In the Community

ATTENTION! Air cadets with the Port Moody Phoenix 754 squadron got a look-over during an annual ceremonial review last week at Dr. Charles Best secondary in Coquitlam. FSgt.

Friday, June 20 SWIM FOR FREE Enjoy a plunge in the City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) starting at 7 p.m., courtesy of Westminster Savings credit union. Call 604-927-6999.

In response to the plannedBC Teachers' Federation strike next week, Evergreen Cultural Centre is offering day-long camps for kids 6-11, June 17 to 26.The camps will run 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. daily, with optional aftercare available 3-5 p.m.

TRUCKIN' HOME Three men with companies based in the Tri-Cities are on the 2014-'15 board of directors for the BC Trucking Association.

Friday, June 13 SMURF'TASTIC Youth aged seven to 12 can have a dip in the pool, watch The Smurfs 2 and snack on pizza at Port Coquitlam's Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 604-927-7529 or visit experienceit.

How do you like your parks and open spaces? That's the question the city of Port Moody is asking residents as it reviews its Parks and Recreation Master Plan. On Thursday, June 12, the city is hosting an open house on the topic from 6-8 p.m.

Story time is heading to the great outdoors this summer, thanks to the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee. This year, programs will run in local parks from July 7 to Aug. 13, featuring stories, puppets and crafts.

A non-profit group that started in the Tri-Cities and helps grant the wishes of terminally ill children will see its fundraiser go nationwide this year.

The city of Coquitlam is offering up activities for students who are expected to be out of school this Friday, June 13, due to the province-wide rolling teacher strike.

Coquitlam's Place des Arts is again opening its doors to kids during the teachers' rotating strike. On Friday, the Maillardville arts hub will offer two blocks for kindergarten to Grade 2 and one block for students in grades 3 to 5.