In the Community

A group concerned about the health of foods with genetically engineered ingredients will be hosting a presentation for Tri-City residents on Nov. 21 at the David Lam campus of Douglas College.

Families whose children have diverse learning needs will be interested in an upcoming presentation on parent advocacy. Cathie Camley, advocate for children with learning differences, will present on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 2-3:30 p.m.

A group concerned about the health of foods with genetically-engineered ingredients will be hosting a presentation for Tri-City residents at the David Lam campus of Douglas College in Coquitlam on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Friday, Nov. 8 PRO-D DAY Lace up your skates and snap on your helmet for a Pro-D Day skate at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost is $2. Visit portmoody.ca.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE Joan Rusby 's painting Reflections was given the People's Choice award at last weekend's Port Moody Art Association fall show and sale.

Two Coquitlam schools are passing the mid-century mark with celebrations. On Thursday, Miller Park elementary school celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community celebration and on Friday, Nov.

The Tri-Cities Better at Home helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks, thereby helping them maintain their independence and stay connected with their community.

Share Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting a free education series running through the new year. The program offers important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem or for those concerned about their use.

On the eve of the release of the latest Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire , all sorts of challenges will test teens' skill and cunning at Terry Fox Library - and the strongest will win prizes. The Hunger Games Teen Challenge runs from 4 to 5 p.m.

TODAY: Friday, Nov. 1 ECC LANDING Tickets for the Arts Club Theatre On Tour's presentation of Boeing-Boeing went fast in Coquitlam but a last-minute show was added for 4 p.m. today at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).