In the Community

Students in teacher Jon Hamlin's TV and Film class at Pinetree secondary school are putting their talents and passion together to create compelling videos that promote special causes.

Avia Employment Services will present an information session Feb. 6, 2 to 3 p.m. at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library about the free services available to eligible job seekers in their employment centres.

This spring, you can make a difference for your Tri-City shorelines. The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup, a national conservation initiative of the Vancouver Aquarium and WWF, is seeking school, Scout and youth groups in B.C.

Do your children want to take a lead role in Port Coquitlam's 90th annual May Day celebrations? If so, they had better act quickly. The City of Port Coquitlam is accepting applications for the traditional May Day Royal Party until Monday, Feb. 4.

TODAY: Friday, Feb. 1 TOP TALENT Get a glimpse at the Tri-Cities' outstanding young art talent at the Emerging Talent XVI show, featuring works by Grade 12 students from throughout School District 43.

To celebrate British Columbia's first-ever Family Day holiday, Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture is offering several events and activities for the whole family: Family Fit and Frolic Run on Monday, Feb.

JAZZY NIGHT Bluesmoke jazzed up a dark, dreary winter night last week to play at the Port Moody Arts Centre for its first annual Chase Away the January Blues event. PMAC society spokesperson Jillian Hull said more than 70 people turned up at the Jan.

Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture has partnered with the Fraser Health Authority to offer fitness programs for those living with heart conditions or other health issues.

Festival du Bois is one of the Tri-Cities' biggest annual events, attracting crowds to Maillardville for a celebration of Coquitlam's French Canadian heritage. And it takes a large, dedicated team to make it happen.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the closed doors of a Freemasons lodge room? Would you like to learn something about the world's oldest fraternal organization and its secrets? If you've answered yes to either of these questions, you may wa