In the Community

Middle school kids in the Tri-Cities now have their own book club at Port Moody Public Library, a great chance to meet other people who love reading as much as they do.

"Minnekhada middle," Marko Marconato said when asked in August what school he would be attending in September. "No, you won't!" replied the Port Coquitlam boy's mother, Paula, with a bewildered look. "You're in Grade 9.

Port Moody is hosting a free personal safety fair this Saturday featuring activities for the entire family. Staying safe while having fun is the theme of the event, which takes place in the parking lot behind Port Moody city hall between 11 a.m.

Wondering what to do with the kids on their first two pro-D days of the new school year? They can join professional artists and instructors at Coquitlam's Evergreen Cultural Centre for three educational and fun programs for kids (as well as two new p

One of the largest Treefests ever is shaping up for this Saturday, Sept. 14 and organizers hope the Riverview grounds will be ship shape for walks, tours, crafts and a history bus tour.

arents of children with autism say School District 43 didn't give them a fair hearing when it declined their proposal for new training requirements for special education assistants (SEAs).

Find out how you can get more involved in your school by attending an orientation evening for parent advisory councils organized by the District 43 Parent Advisory Council. PAC 101 will be held Sept. 25 from 7 to 9 p.m.

Support the Douglas College Foundation and aid for students by attending the Oktoberfest, A Class Act event on Friday, Oct 18 at the David Lam Coquitlam campus.

A new website for pregnant moms is being hailed as an excellent resource for families to find out more about resources and information for preparing for a healthy pregnancy. Fraser Health's Best Beginnings website at bestbeginnings.fraserhealth.

The Moody Centre Community Association is celebrating Port Moody's centennial year with a free picnic this weekend. On Sept. 14, the event will be held from 3 to 7 p.m.