Friday, April 3
BURKE BUNNIES
Get a jump start on the bunny fun at the annual Easter egg hunt on Burke Mountain. This year the festivities return to Galloway Park in staggered starts to give different age groups their best shot at chocolate goodies (all 30,000 of them), and there will be live music, fire fighters and food trucks. Registration begins at 10 a.m. with the first hunt at 11 a.m. for the infant to four-year-olds and at 11:30 a.m. for ages five to eight and up; participation is by donation (suggested $5/family) to raise money for the Tri-City Transitions women's shelter.
Saturday, April 4
RUN/WALK WITH TERRY FOX
Before his 1980 Marathon of Hope, Terry Fox trained every single day for more than a year to get into tip top shape, often running the same 10-mile route two or three times in one day. Today marks the first Terry Fox Training Run, an opportunity to run the same 10-mile (16-km) route in Fox's footsteps. The run kicks off at 7:30 a.m. from Westwood elementary and winds through PoCo, Coquitlam out to Port Moody and back again but, if you're not feeling up for a big run, find a spot along the way to cheer the runners on (believe me, we'll need it). Following the run is a community walk event at about 9:30 a.m., as well as a dedication ceremony to unveil the permanent signs that are being installed along the route. The walk follows two short routes suitable for all ages. For more information on the event, or to donate or purchase a commemorative t-shirt, visit www.terryfoxtrainingrun.com.
HUNT & RACE
The College Park Community Association hosts an Easter Egg Hunt with an Amazing Race twist, kicking off at 10:15 a.m. at Westhill Park (200 Westhill Pl., PoMo). The event is free for members (non-members can sign up at the hunt for $20/family for the year). Visit www.college-park.ca for more info.
EASTER ARTS
Hop over to Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2248 McAllister Ave., PoCo) for an afternoon of Easter fun for the whole family from 1 to 3 p.m. Kids can dye eggs, enjoy a puppet performance, musical improv, scavenger hunt and festive art creations to help them find hidden Easter treats. The event is a popular one and pre-registration is recommended at www.experienceit.ca or 604-927-7529. Cost is $11/child (10 and under) and parent participation is required.
ECO EASTER
The Colony Farm Park Association hosts an eco-Easter event from 10 a.m. to noon at Colony Farm Regional Park. The free event will offer a hunt for tots aged three to five and activities like basket crafting, storytelling and more. Also in Coquitlam today, the Place Maillardville community centre (1200 Cartier Ave.) invites kids aged eight and under to join them for an Easter egg hunt and activities from noon to 3 p.m. Cost is $6/child and pre-registration is required at 604-933-6166 or [email protected].
NEW ART
Get inspired at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr., PoMo), where a new art exhibit by Patti Munro will be on display this month. Munro knew from an early age that she wanted to be an artist, and got her start drawing characters from Dr. Seuss books. These days, she works in acrylic, oil, pen and ink, adding found objects to make her works come to life. Visit www.ltsapinata.com for more information.
DANCING SHOES
Feel the Latin beat at the Hot Salsa Dance Zone's weekly dance party at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The doors open at 7:30 p.m. for a cha-cha lesson, followed by a "spicy" dance party featuring authentic Latin music for you to bust out your best salsa, merengue, bachata and cha-cha moves. Tickets are $10/$8, visit www.hotsalsadancezone.com for more information.
GALA FUNDRAISER
The Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity hosts its fourth annual gala night at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam) to continue supporting its mission - supporting families who have suffered the loss of a loved one. The event includes a catered dinner, bar service, live and silent auction, prize draws and outstanding live entertainment from Duo San Samaara, a contortion and aerial act. Enjoy music from a professional DJ and mug it up in the photo booth, and don't forget to bring a mask for this year's masquerade theme. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is on at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $44.80 at [email protected] or by calling 604-723-6889 or 604-339-6658. Get more information at www.crccs.ca.
Sunday, April 5
HISTORICAL HUNT
Always a community favourite, the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.) will be hopping with little ones dashing and darting around in their search for marbles (to be turned in for chocolate eggs) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a magic show, music, dog dancing - yes, dog dancing, with Joyce Johnstone and her border collies Skye and Twinkle Toes - and more. Admission is $5 (cash only), and proceeds benefit the Port Moody Heritage Society. Visit www.portmoodymuseum.org for more information.
FREE DIP
Looking for a way to work off all that Easter chocolate? Pull on your swimsuit and splash into the pool at the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a Westminster Savings free swim from 7 to 9 p.m.
