In the Community

A longtime volunteer in Port Coquitlam was honoured this week for a lifetime of giving. On Tuesday, Mayor Greg Moore presented Thelka Wright with the Lifetime Volunteer accolade for her nearly 50 years of community service.

This weekend offers up ballet, barbecue, a Blue Dot and a bounty of farm-fresh goodness all you have to do is dive in (starting with that free swim, of course).

A campaign to expand the Port Moody Arts Centre got a boost this month when a credit union handed over $5,000.

Parents and caregivers have an opportunity to learn more about programs available for families and children during the Tri-Cities Healthy Kids Fair later this month.

Students from Minnekhada Middle School will have the opportunity to dip their feet in the pool and run through rugged trails.

EASTER FLOWERS Parishioners with St. Joseph Catholic Church spread some spring cheer to residents of Eagle Ridge Manor in Port Moody last week as part of the church's 22nd annual Easter flower distribution project.

A popular Metro Vancouver family hiking group will be back up and running for the summer and fall.

A little money will go a long way for the Port Coquitlam Heritage Society, which will be using newly acquired grant money to hire its first ever employee - part-time.

It looks out of place behind the Port Moody Station Museum next to the Murray Street overpass, where cars pass by and rarely slow down to take a look at the hard work below.

The Royal Canadian Legion, Port Coquitlam Branch 133 will be offering bursaries to students in the Tri-Cities. Applicants must be children or grandchildren of ex-military service personnel and their total family income cannot exceed $60,000 per year.