In the Community

Two years ago Clyde Nakashima sustained brain damage in a devastating car accident and was in a coma for six weeks. The doctors had almost given up on him. He wasn't responsive. He couldn't speak.

ROLE MODELS Riverside secondary students Sora Andrews, Jane Seo and Kiana Brambleby were among the students who strutted the catwalk at the Port Coquitlam school last week as part of a fundraiser for the multicultural leadership program and Japanese

Welcome the month of June this weekend and let the countdown to summer fun begin.

There's an action-packed weekend in store for the Tri-Cities, loaded with entertainment, family fun and a wine tasting. All you have to do is get out and enjoy it. TODAY: Friday, May 24 MACKIN'S BACK And it's better than ever.

Baby's First Two Years is a free drop-in program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months.

BLINDED BY SCIENCE Two Tri-City science whizzes have returned home from a national fair with hardware, cash and university tuition.

Items that are no longer useful to you can still do some good for others at next month's Community Volunteer Services for Seniors garage sale.

Don't turn your back on the hungry. That's the hope of the four Tri-City Rotary clubs and Share Family and Community Services as they launch the Generous Hearts food drive this weekend.

A seminar later this month at a Coquitlam seniors' facility will offer plenty of food for thought. Jennifer Messina, a registered dietician and nutritionist, will host a seminar on "mindful eating" on Friday, May 31 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Game on, Tri-City street hockey fans: Coquitlam Centre is playing host to Canada's largest street hockey competition June 8 to 9.