With the holidays over it's time to settle in to 2012; good thing there are plenty of ways to keep the family busy this weekend.
TODAY: Friday, Jan. 6
PHOTO FIND
The exhibit by the Kovan Photo Club wraps up tomorrow at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) so be sure to drop by to check out the stunning work.
KIDS' NIGHT
If you have a child aged seven to 10 years old, sign them up for the skate, movie and pizza night at the Port Coquitlam recreation complex (2150 Wilson Ave.). The fun event runs from 7 to 10 p.m. and costs $15. Kids must be pre-registered by calling 604-927-PLAY.
Saturday, Jan. 7
GET ZEN
Still feeling the hustle and bustle of the holidays? Time to relax, and ease into the New Year with a more zen vibe. The tai chi beginner class from 10 a.m. to noon at Como Lake United Church (535 Marmont St., Coquitlam) should help. Check 604-681-6609 or www.taoist.org/vancouver for info.
BRING BOTTLES
Two Scout groups are holding bottle drives today: the 1st Port Moody Scout Group is collecting in the area between Heritage Mountain Boulevard, Panorama Boulevard and Noons Creek Drive (or you can make a donation by returning bottles and cans to the Coquitlam Return-it Depot at 554 Barnet Hwy.); the 10th Coquitlam Scouts will be near Walton elementary. Call Wendy at 604-944-7665 for details.
OH THOSE RUSSIANS
It may be time to get rid of the Christmas tree, but that doesn't mean the holidays are over. Do as the Russians do and celebrate (another) Christmas at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). There will be a kids' theatre production called Buratino (the Russian's Pinocchio), an art exhibition and craft fair, photos with Father Frost and a full buffet with all the Russian favourites as well as music, carols and dance numbers from noon to 6 p.m.
LAND ART
Check out artist Chris Mackenzie at work at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) as he uses local natural material to make a piece of land art. The photographer (not to mention a PhD lecturer of sociology and criminology at UBC) will be outside creating the piece from noon to 4 p.m. Visit www.chrismackenzie.com for more information.
TREE CHIPPING
It's tough letting go of the Christmas tree, but this weekend's tree chipping events are a good reason to get it done:
PORT MOODY
The Port Moody #1 fire hall (200 Ioco Rd.) between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. today and tomorrow (Sunday) with hot chocolate and vehicle vacuuming for a $5 minimum donation.
PORT COQUITLAM
Port Coquitlam fire hall #1 (1725 Broadway St.) for a $5 donation to the B.C. Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund (or have it picked up for $10), today and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 604-927-5405 for details.
Art Knapp Plantland & Florists (1300 Dominion Ave.), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a $5 donation to juvenile diabetes research.
COQUITLAM
Friends of Mundy Park Heritage Society, today and Sunday (free) at Hillcrest Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Kinsmen Club, Town Centre Stadium parking lot today and tomorrow for 1st Kinsmen Scout group and at Centennial secondary Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Centennial secondary music department.
Scouts Francophones de Maillardville at Canadian Tire (1200 Sequin Dr.), 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
ANMORE
The 1st Anmore Scouts offer a by-donation tree pick-up service today and Sunday. Call 604-461-3012 or email [email protected] for information.
Sunday, Jan. 8
ART DAY
There are new exhibits up at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) and the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) that are worth checking out. At Place des Arts, ceramicist Kwai Sang Wong shows a collection of teapots and wall pieces while Rachael Ashe's Transforming the Book offers two-dimensional assemblage altered book collages. Karin Vengshoel explores outer space in Expansions, a collection of paintings based on images captured by high-powered telescopes. PMAC offers work by artists Maegan Elise (mixed media drawings based on the recent Japan earthquake), Chris Mackenzie (photography and land art), Rosemary Burden (abstract drawings) and Angela Gooliaff (cabinet of curiosity).
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