In the Community

Are you a professional cook or chef who is community oriented, charismatic and good with people in a social atmosphere? Tri-Cities Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers (a non-profit social enterprise) is putting together a list of experienced cooks/chefs

School's out soon but kids can keep reading all summer long with the Summer Reading Club available at the Port Moody and the Coquitlam Public Library.

A dangerous and invasive plant known for growing up to 15 feet tall can now be disposed of in the city of Coquitlam's green bins for the current - and future - curbside pick-up program.

Friday, June 6 BOOK BLOWOUT Bargain hunters and bookworms can sift through thousands of gently used books for sale at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) today from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Coquitlam mom is learning to love food - and her body - again after an eight-week challenge to live better, eat healthier and learn about fitness and nutrition.

SUPER VOLUNTEER A Port Coquitlam resident was one of six British Columbians to be given a Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer award last week.

To celebrate the 19th anniversary of the creation of Pinecone-Burke Provincial Park, the Burke Mountain Naturalists will host a free guided hike on Burke Mountain on Sunday, June 8.

Friday, May 30 CENTURY OLD Coquitlam's Glen elementary - where Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox once went to school - will mark its 100th year with a reunion for alumni, teachers and staff from 5 to 9 p.m. The school is at 3064 Glen Dr.

CROSSROADS CASH Bayshore Home Health Burnaby recently donated $1,629 to the Port Moody-based Crossroads Hospice Society - money raised through pledges, a dinner and corporate contribution to Hike for Hospice.

Coquitlam's Place des Arts will host a special Day of the Arts next Wednesday for students in kindergarten to Grade 5 during the teachers' strike in SD43. The Maillardville centre will run its program on May 28 from 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.