In the Community

A group calling itself the Story Telling Elders is seeking new members to participate in a program of story-telling, art and cultural activities in School District 43's Strong Start programs.

A new-format church that's more like a talk show than a sermon is reaching out to young people in the Tri-Cities.

Down-sizing and de-cluttering in preparation for a move to a seniors facility or small apartment from a home can be traumatic.

Groups supporting children and families experiencing dyslexia will be airing the Sundance-winning film The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia as a fundraiser and information night.

Sun and clouds are in the forecast this weekend - but not rain - so take a hike on the numerous trails in the Tri-Cities or tour the art centres. And don't forget to cheer on our minor ice hockey teams. Friday, Jan.

O CANADA! Some 1,300 Tri-City students last week got a lesson in Canadian history and the country's two official languages.

People like to play with language, create new words and worry about the decay of the language afterwards.

CROSSROADS CASH Port Moody's Crossroads Hospice saw a number of recent donations during the Christmas holidays including $21,362 from the New Westminster Police, money swung in from an annual golf tournament in memory of police sergeant Keith Logan;

Friday, Jan. 17 TREE CHIP Haven't got rid of your live Christmas tree yet? Art Knapp Plantland and Florist (1300 Dominion Ave., Port Coquitlam) is chipping trees daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Jan. 24.

Port Coquitlam's Leigh Square Community Arts Village is offering its "Leighsure Time" drop-In programs - arts experiences for all ages, free or low cost for PoCo residents.