In the Community

It's a busy weekend ahead, with plenty of art show openings, Spanish-inspired music, a walk for a cause and a fundraising pub night. How to fit it all in? Friday, Feb. 20 PUB NIGHT Say no more.

CREDIT UNION $ Special Olympics BC programs in the Tri-Cities will share a $10,000 credit union donation with six other Metro municipalities.

If a Tri-City student hands you a free coffee or a cookie, don't be shocked - just say, "Thanks.

Riverside secondary Earth Science 11 students Jaymee Lynn and Anna Doodson - with retired science teacher Erica Williams - hold fossils that will be part of a public display next week at the Port Coquitlam high school. The Feb.

The Charlene Reaveley Children's Charity Society is hosting its third annual Family Movie Day this weekend to raise funds for the organization.

It's been a long haul, but we've finally made it to the first long weekend since Christmas, which happens to be packed with loads of family-friendly activities. Friday, Feb.

MUST ROCK! The Access to Music Foundation, a B.C. program that helps with music education in public schools, handed over about $1,000 worth of instruments at last Friday's Youth Must Rock fundraiser at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox secondary.

There's hockey, live music, community events, swimming and rumour of an important football game this Sunday, so get ready for a weekend of good times. Friday, Jan.

TAKE A HIKE The annual Walk for Memories in support of the Alzheimer Society of B.C. was held Sunday in Port Coquitlam. The city was one of 24 communities across the province taking part in the Investors Group-sponsored fundraiser.

Gardeners are learning tricks and techniques for improving their backyard plots thanks to a new program funded by a grant from Vancity.