In the Community

You can register your tree before Nov. 17 to take part in the second annual Port Coquitlam Christmas Festival, and to be added to the Guide to Christmas in PoCo.

It's important to take care of the people who are important to us. And you can visit Port Moody Public Library on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. to learn how to create a plan to distribute assets, during life or upon death.

Former students of a late Riverside secondary school teacher will host a fundraiser Friday in Port Coquitlam.

You can feed your brain and learn about feeding your body by attending a Philosopher's Café next week at Port Moody Public Library. Drop in at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 for an interactive debate moderated by SFU faculty member Tony Leyland.

Seniors can spread some Yuletide cheer by listening to Christmas stories, singing carols, drinking some tea and enjoying the holiday spirit next month at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam. The Seniors Christmas Tea Party is scheduled for 2 to 3 p.

Dementia Café, a new drop-in program at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion, is an opportunity for those with early stage dementia to socialize in a casual and supportive environment.

Beat the ho-hum weather with a burst of creativity - check out an art opening, help raise some money, maybe even pick up a Christmas gift - and soak up art, not rain. Friday, Nov.

THAT'S CORRECT Two corrections officers at the North Fraser Pretrial Centre in Port Coquitlam received exemplary service awards from the provincial government this week.

You can register your tree before Nov. 17 to take part in the second annual Port Coquitlam Christmas Festival, and to be added to the Guide to Christmas in PoCo.

Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries partnered with The Tri-City News to present the Scary Story Contest, which asked Tri-City young people from 11 to 18 years of age to write a terrifying tale in time for Halloween.