Beat the January blues this weekend with events to get you thinking, get you cheering in the stands and get you creatively inspired.
Friday, Jan. 23
PHILOSOPHER'S CAFE
Are there times when you follow your heart instead of your head, or that either has led you astray? Explore these questions and more at the free Philosopher's Cafe at the PoMo Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from noon to 1:30 p.m.
SPELLING BEE
Sharpen your pencils, it's time for the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., PoMo). The hit musical runs tonight and Jan. 24. Tickets are $12/$10 at the school or by calling 604-461-8679.
WE HEART HOCKEY
Show the local teams some love and cheer them on to home-ice wins. Tonight, the Coquitlam Express take on the Vernon Vipers at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). And on Saturday night, the Port Moody Panthers face off against the Ridge Meadows Flames at 7:45 p.m. at the PoMo Arena (300 Ioco Rd.).
Saturday, Jan. 24
TOONIE TIME
Get the kids going on Valentine's cards at the PoCo Heritage and Cultural Society's event at Heritage at Leigh Square (150-2248 McAllister St., PoCo) for kids aged eight to 12, where they'll make cards and learn about the origins of Valentine's Day. Contact 604-927-8403 or [email protected] for more information.
Sunday, Jan. 25
FARMERS MARKET
Make it a market morning by heading over to the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for made-in-B.C. products, produce, crafts and baked goods. Visit www.makebakegrow.com for more information.
SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
Gear up for the 2015 softball season by registering your children at the Coquitlam Minor Softball Association event today from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The CMSA opened up its registration last year to include players from Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra and the group is hoping for even more players this year. Visit www.coquitlamsoftball.com for more information. The Coquitlam-Moody Minor Baseball Association is also registering players now; visit www.cmmba.com for details (kids born in 2010 play for free).
EMERGING TALENT
Prepare to be blown away at the depth and breadth of artistic talent among the Tri-Cities' Grade 12 art students. The Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) hosts the 18th annual Emerging Talent exhibition, featuring a collection of 2-D and 3-D juried works, as well as the Emerging Talent 4 Festival, featuring 10 original short films. The opening reception is today from 2 to 5 p.m. and the exhibit is on until Feb. 14. Visit www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca for more information.
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