With fall starting to creep in to what seemed like an endless summer (especially for the kids!) it's a great weekend to try something new.
Friday, Sept. 19
PRO-D DAY?
This was supposed to have been the first Pro-D day of the school year but now looks to be the last day of kids' extended summer. If you're looking for ways to keep your young ones busy the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo) is offering a free screening of The Lego Movie from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) kids in kindergarten to Grade 5 can take part in pop art-themed arts camps running from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. To register, call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
FILM FEST
St. Andrew's United Church (2318 St. Johns St., PoMo) hosts a social justice evening starting at 7:30 p.m. called Creating a Better World, featuring three videos about what people are doing to make the world a better place, followed by a discussion. Call 604-939-5513 for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Walk for shin
Join in the first annual Walk for Shin, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of Shin Noh, and raise awareness for Alzheimer's and the citizen Silver Alert program. The event begins at 9 a.m. at Eagle Ridge United Church (2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam) and the one-hour walk starts at 9:45 a.m. Visit www.shin-noh.ca for more info.
GIRLS' HOCKEY
Got a girl who's keen to try sending slap shots to the back of the net? Head to the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a free "try hockey" event from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The free event is open to kids and teens who are welcome to bring their friends and their own gear or try out the free equipment and skates at the rink. No experience is necessary and certified coaches will be on hand to lead games and drills. Visit www.tcpreds.com for more info.
FUNNY STRIPPERS
It's not what you think - it's the Comic Strippers, and they're at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) tonight to show off their (above the waist) "farmers' tans," and deliver some seriously funny material. The group of improv wizards and online stars (think Vancouver TheatreSports League and Convos With My 2 Year Old) are on the stage at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35/$30/$15 at 604-927-6555 or evergreenculturalcentre.ca. The show is open to anyone aged 19 and up.
PAINT (AND SIP) AT PALETTE
Unleash your inner artist, nosh on yummy tapas and sip a glass of wine at Place des Arts' Palette event at 7:30 p.m. The relaxed vibe will get your creative side going and the conversation flowing for an out-of-the-ordinary evening out. Tickets to Palette at PdA (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) are $25/person or $40/two people, available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/772402 or at 604-664-1636. Visit www.placedesarts.ca for more information.
Sunday, Sept. 21
TREE DAYS
TD Tree Days will be greening up the Tri-Cities and is inviting everyone to join in the horticultural fun. They'll be at Marguerite Park (1480 Marguerite St., Coquitlam) today from 9 a.m. to noon to plant more than 400 trees and shrubs, so grab your family and friends for this hands-on gig. Visit www.tdtreedays.com for more information and to register as a volunteer.
WALK, RUN & ROLL FOR RETT
The whole family can get in on this fundraising drive for Rett Syndrome and the families affected by it. Participants of all ages and abilities can choose the 3-km or 5-km route starting from Minnekhada middle (1390 Laurier Ave., PoCo) at 11 a.m. Register at the event or at www.rettbc.ca. Lunch will be provided by Joey Coquitlam.
FIND YOUR BLISS
Take part in a free outdoor yoga class (hatha, all levels) at Lions Park (2300 Lions Way, PoCo) and enjoy music by DJ Flip Out and Chersea. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with yoga at 11 a.m. The first 100 guests will also get a free goody bag loaded with sunglasses, lip balm and more. Visit www.blisswellness.ca for more info.
TREE TOUR
Celebrate National Forest Week at the Tri-Cities' best-known collection of trees. The Riverview Horticultural Centre Society is offering an arborist-led tree tour at 1 p.m. from the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. Visit www.rhcs.org for a map.
