In the Community

The gym walls have been decorated, costumes made and the songs rehearsed for weeks but by today, Friday, the last Christmas concert in Sandra Chan's 34-year teaching career will be over. Is she happy about it? Not by a long shot.

If all the jingle bells have you feeling a little jangly, there are more than a few ways to calm the pre-Christmas stress this weekend, from free family swim and skate times to great local hockey, a sci-fi musical and a short film event. Friday, Dec.

As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is printing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.

If your organization can help Port Moody, the Port Moody Foundation may be able to help you.

REDS HELP OUT The Coquitlam Reds were at Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver this month to help the homeless. The elite baseball players shared lunches and distributed coats and scarves as part of their Gift of Warmth project.

Thinking of making a New Year's resolution that will make a difference to someone else? Donating blood might just earn you karma points for 2015.

One year after a devastating fire claimed a fish hatchery run by Centennial secondary school students and the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society, a new building is rising from the ashes in Port Moody.

Shopping local is getting a promotional boost, thanks to the B.C. government. The province's agricultural ministry is expanding the Buy Local program with an additional $2 million to help B.C.

Are you hungry for an early Christmas dinner? Dogwood Pavilion, a Coquitlam recreation centre for people 50 years of age and older, is hosting a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings tonight (Friday) from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Dec. 12 FOR THE KIDS Haven't got your Christmas tree yet? Buy a fresh one at Eagle Ridge United Church (2813 Glen Dr., Coquitlam) this weekend from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.