Friday, Sept. 4
WORLD MUSIC
Expand your musical horizons at Global Sounds, a new music series showcasing an eclectic range of musical genres at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., PoMo) throughout September. Tonight’s show features The Devon Wells Trio (Appalachian/bluegrass), a tribute to the banjo’s fantastic sound. Enjoy great acoustic music in this intimate setting; tickets are $12 and doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m. Seating is limited. Visit www.gallerybistroportmoody.com for details.
Saturday, Sept. 5
iNSPIRATION GARDEN
Winter may be coming but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep the garden growing. Not sure how? That’s where the Inspiration Garden (Guildford Way at Pipeline Road) comes in, with an information session on fall and winter organic vegetable gardening. Learn all the tricks of the growing trade from skilled gardeners from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Cost is $10; register at signmeup.coquitlam.ca and quote bar code 533557.
INSPIRED ART
With iffy weather expected this weekend it’s a perfect time to haunt the local art galleries to see what’s new. At the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Sq., PoCo) Judith Fairwood showcases a series of paintings of artists at work, striving to interpret their body language and direction of gaze, while artist Venus Soberanes displays vivid piece in Colours of Dream. At the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. Johns St.) the exhibit Messengers combines works by art healers Marianne Phillips, Nancy Cramer, Paddi McGrath and Anna Milton while artists Katherine Nielsen and Carlyn Yandle teamed up for the Inheritance show. Finally, painter André J. Prevost looks at aboriginal art in a series called Journeying with the Totems.
Sunday, Sept. 6
TAKE A HIKE
Experienced hikers can trek along the Lindsay Lake Loop in a guided hike with Burke Mountain Naturalists member Steve Chapman (also a Coquitlam Search and Rescue volunteer). The hike starts from the equestrian parking lot at Buntzen Lake and heads up the Halvor Lunden Trail to the upper reaches of Eagle Mountain. Participants should be ready for the 1,100 metres of ascent and a 15-km trek, made worthwhile by the spectacular viewpoints. The hike runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register at 604-927-4FUN and quote barcode 536163. Cost is $8.
LAST SPLASH
Say sayonara to summer at the last pool party of the season at Westhill Pool (203 Westhill Pl., PoMo) from 1 to 5 p.m. Regular admission rates apply. Visit www.portmoody.ca for more information.
CREATIVE CAFE
Tap into your family’s creative side when theanother of its Creative Café Sundays, where participants of all ages can enjoy hands-on activities and learn about the park’s natural and cultural history. Meet at the Minnekhada Regional Park lodge from 1 to 4 p.m., and visit www.minnekhada.ca for more information.
SWIM IN
Swim a few laps, sit in the sauna or grab the whole family for a fun dip at the Westminster Savings free swims, running at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo), 1 to 3 p.m. or at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) from 7 to 9 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 7
LABOUR DAY
Enjoy this holiday Monday — you’ve earned it, and with the school year kicking off tomorrow you’re going to need the extra bit of rest and relaxation before the hectic mornings, lunch-packing and homework scrambles begin. Try getting out for one last bike ride, a stroll through the park or hunker down to squeeze one last summer day out of the back yard.
