In the Community

Do you know someone who has made a difference in improving the lives of young children and their families in the Tri-Cities? The Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development Committee wants to hear from you.

Naturalist, author and educator Anne Murray will present a slideshow describing her recent eco-tour to central Mongolia at Tuesday's meeting of the Burke Mountain Naturalists.

Friday, March 7 FUN FOR YOUTH Kids aged seven to 12 can swim then watch Free Birds and eat pizza at a city of Port Coquitlam fun night at the Hyde Creek recreation complex (1379 Laurier St.) from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Tri-Cities non-profit groups wanting a piece of Coquitlam's casino cash can attend one of two workshops next month to learn how to apply for a Spirit grant.

Glen Pine Pavilion will host a tribute to Sweden's famed pop stars next month.

Friday, Feb. 28 NO FUN FRIDAY Kids aged seven to 10 can join the city of Port Coquitlam's "tongue-in-cheek" No Fun Friday, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.).

NEW GIG The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce plans to have a bigger voice at business conventions with the hiring of its first policy advisor.

You can enjoy the benefits of the sea breeze and the forest air on Saturday with a fresh air hike at Belcarra Regional Park. A Metro Vancouver park interpreter will lead a walk from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. along the Admiralty Trail to Burns Point.

A celebration of life will be held March 2 for longtime Tri-Cities community activist Anita Van Ginkel, who died recently.

Friday, Feb. 21 SKATE, SWIM ALL THAT JAZZ The PoMo ArtsFest officially kicks off with a gala reception at 7 p.m.