In the Community

If your child is having difficulty with reading or writing, or if they just need a bit of extra practice and motivation, Port Moody Library Book Buddies can help.

Share Alcohol and Drug Program is hosting a free education series running through the end of the month. The program has important information for those who have an alcohol or drug problem or for those concerned about their use.

O CANADA! The Canucks' "Mr. O Canada" - aka Mark Donnelly - sang the national anthem at the Coquitlam Express game versus the Cowichan Capitals last week for its special Canucks Alumni night, a fundraiser for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Friday, Jan. 10 BOOKWORMS Adults learning English as a second language can upgrade their reading skills at a book club offered by Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library at 2 p.m. Visit the library at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. or call 604-927-7999.

Friday, Jan. 3 MONEY FOR DIABETES Until Jan. 24, Art Knapp Plantland (1300 Dominion Ave.

LOTTERY WIN A Port Coquitlam father-of-four brought home more Christmas cheer this week when he won $1 million. Vicente Tanquerido, 47, took one of the five guaranteed million dollar jackpot prizes in the Lotto 6/49 Super Draw.

It's been two months since Djiba Camara returned from his long-awaited trip home to Guinea but the Coquitlam man is already planning to return to Africa - this time with more gifts to help his former countrymen improve their lives.

Coquitlam Parks, Recreation and Culture is offering daily camps over the holiday break for kids ages three to 14 years. Camps run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Dec. 27, 30 and 31 as well as Jan. 2 and 3.

The Coquitlam Foundation will be giving out a variety of grants to community groups in 2014.

Friday, Dec. 20 LANTERN MAKING Decorate a winter solstice lantern with artist Joyelle Brandt from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Port Moody Arts Centre (2425 St. John's St.). The all-ages event is by donation. Call 604-931-2008. And, on Sunday at 4 p.m.