In the Community

The love and companionship of a cat is priceless, but from Thursday, Aug. 23 to Saturday, Aug. 25, adopters can choose an adult cat from any BC SPCA location around the province - and name their own adoption fee.

British Columbia parents are now able to register the birth of their newborn child online, with the launch of a new birth registration system. Registration creates a permanent legal record of a birth and every B.C.

Load up your car, minivan or pick-up truck with items you no longer need and head for Glen Pine Pavilion. The Coquitlam seniors recreation facility is hosting a neighbourhood swap meet on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LET'S DANCE Keely Knutson, Raelyn Metcalfe, Devan Genereux, Ashton Mitzel, Emilly Loski,Sarah Jeffery and Maia Cervellin from Port Coquitlam's K&S Dance Productions will start rehearsals this month to prepare for the upcoming World Dance Champion

With so many great events on the calendar the toughest part of this hot and sunny weekend will be deciding just what to do. FRIDAY, AUG.

Music, food and social justice - you can find it all on Sunday at Port Coquitlam's Lions Park at the Tri-City Amnesty International group's annual summer barbecue.

Registration is open for a big charity event next month for animal lovers. You can sign up now for the 2012 Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk and, according to an SPCA press release, "become a pawesome supporter" of the group.

NEW TITLE A Coquitlam realtor has been named vice chairman of the Real Estate Council of BC.

W ith summer heating up, so is the social calendar. There's plenty happening to keep the whole family entertained; all you have to do is get out and explore all the Tri-Cities has to offer. Friday, Aug.

Looking for a place to offload your soon-to-be-discontinued pennies? Douglas College has teamed up with Coast Capital Savings on a penny drive to raise money for student aid.