In the Community

Promoting literacy is the goal of a fun day of activities at Coquitlam Centre Wednesday, Jan. 30. Marking five years of Family Play and Learn activities at the mall, the event will offer fun.

L ooks like we've traded all that fog for the typical winter drizzle. No matter, there are plenty of fun ways to keep the family entertained - indoors - this weekend. Friday, Jan.

Tri-City job seekers can check out the BC Jobs Fair tomorrow (Thursday) in Port Moody, where employers from more than a dozen companies will be on hand to chat with potential candidates.

The District Parent Advisory Council for School District 43 will be holding its annual general meeting next Wednesday and a last-minute addition has been made to the agenda to appeal to parents.

Two students from Coquitlam's Scott Creek middle school will have their art works displayed at Port Moody Public Library as part of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest.

Port Moody young people who want to add their own creative spin to the city's centennial celebrations have just a couple of weeks left to enter the Youth Poet Laureate contest.

People over the age of 50 are invited to Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion to get the information necessary to set goals and make the move to healthier eating in 2013. Join Jenn Messina, a registered clinical dietician, on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 1:30 p.m.

School District 43 is piloting a new education program in which coming up with a question is as important as knowing the answer - and so far, the students seem to be loving it.

Looks like there's a good chance the sun will be shining this weekend, a perfect opportunity to spend some time in the great outdoors with family and friends, or take in some of the great art exhibits that are on display. TODAY: Friday, Jan.

Preparing for dementia is an important step for family caregivers and those living with the health issue. To help them get on their way, the Alzheimer Society of BC will offer a free tele-workshop, Understanding Dementia, Jan. 31.