In the Community

Friday, Feb. 27 PLAY BALL Itching to hit the ball field and take a few swings? Slo-pitch season is fast approaching, with PoCo slo-pitch registration starting today (and running to March 9) for eight teams in each of four divisions.

What does the 21st century look like for schools? Southside Family of Schools Parent Education in Port Coquitlam is hosting a meeting tomorrow (Feb. 26) featuring a discussion of the role of technology in School District 43.

Nominations are sought to recognize Tri-City businesses, individuals and groups that make a difference in young children's lives.

The Tri-City News is a finalist in a provincial journalism competition for its ongoing campaign to aid the rebuilding of Mossom Creek Hatchery.

I AM SOMEONE Sunday's Walk 2Talk in support of the I Am Someone Let's End Bullying Society and a new 2Talk texting program for troubled youth drew about 400 people to Port Coquitlam.

Share Alcohol and Drug Program is offering its free weekly education series running through May 6.

Place Maillardville is hosting a number of guest speakers for its Baby's First Two Years series. Those sessions run on Fridays through March 27, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Coquitlam French rec centre, located at 1200 Cartier Ave.

Get fit and help out local youth - that's the goal of a fundraiser organized by Twist Fitness and Conditioning in Port Coquitlam in support of Tri-Cities youth. On the last Saturday of every month, starting at 8:30 a.m.

The Tri-Cities is home to dozens of schools, parks, community centres, multi-service agencies and specialized services but finding them isn't always easy.

A Port Moody resident is planning to put on some work gloves, buckle up a tool belt and hoist a hammer for a new initiative called Habitat for Humanity Women Build.