More than 100 people volunteer for programs in Port Coquitlam and the city wants you to help thank them for a job well done.
Nominations are open for the 2016 PoCo Volunteer Recognition Awards to honour citizens who have made a difference in one of seven categories:
• Arts, Heritage and Cultural Awareness;
• Caring and Safety; Environmental Protection and Enhancement;
• Sports and Recreation;
• Youth Programs; U21 (youth under age 21);
• and Lifetime Volunteer.
Visit portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer by March 8. The winners will be announced on April 14 at the PoCo recreation complex during National Volunteer Week.
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GRANTS
Port Coquitlam community groups can apply for grants to help them serve the city’s residents.
The PoCo Community Foundation (PCCF) 2016 granting cycle includes two grant opportunities and a new bursary.
Last year, $17,625 was awarded to six applicants. This year, the foundation is introducing a new grant and a new bursary: the Performing Arts-Based Community Grant, open to performing arts organizations in the Tri-Cities; and the Performing Arts Bursary, awarded to two individuals pursuing a performing arts program in an accredited post-secondary institution.
To learn more about the foundation’s grant program or for an application, visit www.pocofoundation.com.
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GAMES?
Coquitlam is offering a number of free programs for residents 55 years and older ahead of this fall’s 55+ BC Games.
The games will be held in Coquitlam from Sept. 20 to 24 and the city’s “Try-It” sessions include:
• Saturday, Jan. 30 and Feb. 6: badminton at Centennial activity centre (570 Poirier St.), 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.;
• Tuesday, Feb. 2: pickleball at the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St.), noon to 1 p.m.;
• Tuesday, Feb. 9: darts at Glen Pine rec centre (1200 Glen Pine Crt.), 12:45 to 2:40 p.m.
These introductory sessions will teach game basics, rules and techniques. More “Try-It” sessions will be held throughout the year.
Visit www.coquitlam.ca/55PlusBCGames or call 604-927-6940 for more information and to register.
