Friday, Oct. 4
FRESH FOOD
Load up on veggies and meats at the Port Moody Farmers' Market, which runs 3 to 7 p.m. outside of the PoMo recreation complex (100 Newport Dr.). This month, market organizers have partnered with the Share Family and Community Services food bank and $7 will get you a hot meal. Dinner is served up starting at 4 p.m. The market closes on Oct. 25. Visit makebakegrow.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
ABC Let's Act presents The Social Media Connection, a follow-up production to The Bullying Games, written by Mandy Tulloch. Shows runs tonight at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 1:30 and 7 p.m. as well as Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). Tickets at $18/$14 are available by calling 604-505-4576 or at the door.
MAKE IT EXPRESS
Cheer on the Coquitlam Express junior 'A' hockey club as it battles Chilliwack at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
SKATE, MOVIE, PIZZA
Kids aged seven to 12 can lace up their skates, watch a movie and eat pizza at the Port Coquitlam recreation centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 7 to 10 p.m. Pre-registration at $15 is required by calling 604-927-PLAY.
TOUR KICKOFF
The Faceplants launch their tour with an all-ages show at Port Moody's Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr.) with guest bands GreenTree and Chase Your Words at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Visit Facebook.com/TheFaceplants.
Saturday, Oct. 5
FOREST AIR
Stroll through rain forests, marshes and over granite knolls - and spot migrating birds - at Minnekhada regional park (off Oliver Road) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fee is $5.50 for adults and $3.35 for youth/seniors. Preregistration is required via metrovancouveronline.org or by calling 604-432-6359 and quote barcode 5223. Visit metrovancouver.org.
SALSA BABY
Dance the night away at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) as the Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts its monthly salsa and Latin dance class at 7:30 p.m. The party runs until midnight in the facility's rehearsal space. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call 604-725-4654 or email [email protected].
HOCKEY TALK
Port Moody's junior 'B' hockey team, the Panthers, goes head to head with Ridge Meadows at the PoMo recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 7:45 p.m. Visit portmoodypanthers.com.
Sunday, Oct. 6
YUM YUM
The Coquitlam Farmers' Market wraps up on Oct. 27 so enjoy the local food and homebaked goods and entertainment from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion, off Poirier Street. Visit makebakegrow.com.
START 'EM UP
The 35th annual Vancouver Toy Run to the PNE kicks off from the parking lot at the Coquitlam Centre mall (2929 Barnet Hwy.) at 10 a.m. As an entry fee, motorcyclists are asked to bring a new toy, wrapped in plastic, or a cash donation to help the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau. Stuffed animals are not accepted; however, sports-related or educational gifts for teens are most welcome. Visit bccom-bc.com.
SPOOKY
Head over to Ioco's lawn bowling green (corner of Ioco Road and 1st Avenue) for the old township's annual Ghost Town Day festival from noon to 4 p.m. The free event will include entertainment from the Metro Vancouver Firefighters' Band as well as line dancers and bluegrass music from Five on a String and a barbershop quartet called Antique Gold. As well, there will be pony rides, a balloon twister and a magician, displays, crafts and skits about Port Moody's history by Rebel Haunt Theatre.
HERITAGE TOUR
Walk the grounds of Coquitlam's 100-year-old Riverview Hospital with the Burke Mountain Naturalists and the Riverview Horticulture Centre Society, which is hosting its last guided tour of the year. The visit starts at 1 p.m. at the upper entrance of the Henry Esson Young building. Visit rhcs.org.
BLESS THE PETS
St. Clare of Assisi Parish (1320 Johnson St., Coquitlam) will host a blessing of the animals from 2 to 3 p.m. All pets - except for snakes - are welcome to be part of tradition dating back to the times of St. Francis in the 12th century. Donations of cash, and pet food and gear (e.g., collars, leashes and old towels) will be given to a local animal shelter. Call 604-941-4800 or email [email protected].
PENNY WHISTLE
Blackthorn musician Michelle Carlisle teaches the penny whistle to youth (aged eight to 15) and older participants in two sessions at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The afternoon class is by registration by calling 604-664-1636 or visiting placedesarts.ca.
