In the Community

Hey kids, do you love to read? Are you in Grades 5 to 7? Port Moody Public Library's kids book club is the place for you.

Last week's wet, dreary weather couldn't dampen the mood outside Eagle Ridge United Church. With the scent of pine trees in the air, volunteers at Aunt Leah's Christmas Tree Lot, located at the Coquitlam church, can't help but smile.

As the pastor at Riverside Community Church, Gord Demchuk is always looking for ways to connect with the wider community. So when the position of voluntary chaplain for the Coquitlam RCMP became available, he jumped at the chance.

Local kids can sign up now for the sixth annual Tri-Cities Spelling Bee, which will be held in February in Port Moody. School District 43 students in Grades 4 and 5 can register in person at Port Moody Library to compete in the Feb.

The deadline for Tri-City people in need to register for Share Family and Community Services' holiday food hampers and Christmas toy program is Friday (although there are further opportunities after Dec. 14 - see below).

It will be an evening of info, food and the fun as the Burke Mountain Naturalists (BMN) hold a silent auction at their annual general meeting Dec. 11.

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

Embrace the holiday spirit and fill your weekend with family-friendly Christmas outings, carols, crafts and, of course, food. TODAY: Friday, Dec. 7 TURKEY LURKEY Get a head start on Christmas eating at Glen Pine Pavilion's (1200 Glen Pine Crt.

Many people have an ugly secret hidden in their closet. Now, you can reveal yours with pride for a cause. The 11th annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Party takes place Dec.

The Port Moody Foundation is kicking off its 2013 granting cycle with a call for applications.