There's hockey, live music, community events, swimming and rumour of an important football game this Sunday, so get ready for a weekend of good times.
Friday, Jan. 30
MINNEKHADA ROCKS
Terry Fox secondary music teacher Steve Sainas has tapped his talented music friends - including Shaun Verreault, lead singer and guitarist for Wide Mouth Mason, Pat Steward and Doug Elliott of the Odds and Brickhouse's Darryl Havers - for a rocking show to raise money for new musical instruments at Minnekhada middle school. Tickets for the Youth Must Rock show at the Terry Fox Theatre (1260 Riverwood Gate, PoCo) are $10 at the door or at www.terryfoxtheatre.org.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Catch a hockey game and help out the local food bank at the Coquitlam Express game tonight. The home team is taking on the Surrey Eagles at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) and is accepting donations of cash and food. Admission is by donation ($10/adult $5/child). Visit www.coquitlamexpress.ca for information.
Saturday, Jan. 31
CALLING ALL BURQUITLAMITES
Be part of shaping the future in your neighbourhood by attending an information session on the Evergreen Line and the changes it will mean for the Burquitlam-Lougheed area. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mountain View elementary (740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam). Visit www.coquitlam.ca/blnp for details and to fill out the survey.
DANCING 4 CHANGE
Be part of an evening of great entertainment and help raise money for an important cause at the Dancing 4 a Change: An Evening of Song & Dance event at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., PoMo). The second annual fundraiser will feature Truly Tina, as well as several local singers and dancers, appetizers, wine and prizes. The event raises awareness about the sexual exploitation and trafficking of women, children and youth and supports education and rehabilitation programs. Tickets are $37.50, available at www.inlettheatre.ca. Visit dancing4achange.org for info.
Sunday, Feb. 1
BET ON A BLIND DATE
Hook up with a blind date - without the awkward conversation. From today through Feb. 14 the Port Moody Library is inviting readers to go on a blind date with a book, and take a chance on an unknown author or genre. The book remains a mystery until it's borrowed and, when you return it, include the "rate your date" bookmark to let the library know if it was "a dud, just a friend or true love."
FARMERS MARKET
Drop by the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market at the recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be inspired by the fresh, seasonal produce, cheeses and baked goods. Visit www.makebakegrow.com.
FANCY A SWIM?
Close out the weekend with a few invigorating laps, a splash with the kids or a leisurely soak in the hot tub. The Westminster Savings free swim at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
