In the Community

Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you interested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace? Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) and Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library are hosting a session next Tuesday on Skills Connect for Immigrants.

Got a computer or technology question that leaves you feeling frustrated? You can get one-on-one help from teen volunteers this summer at Port Moody Public Library . Drop in to PMPL's Parklane room any Thursday between 2:30 and 4 p.m.

Kids can have fun at Coquitlam Centre mall next Wednesday when they imagine, play and learn through stories, songs, crafts and more. Parents and children can join Tri-City Librarians on the ground level of the mall on June 27 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Geoff Goodship's grandmother didn't much like the house that was built for her at 2717 Clarke St. in Port Moody. She came from a wealthy family in England, where she'd grown up in a sprawling home complete with servants.

Coquitlam's Inspiration Garden is in its first flush of beauty thanks to the weather and gardeners can learn a lot from the demonstration plot, located in Town Centre Park. A few upcoming programs are available with pre-registration.

The Family Resource Centre, working in co-operation with School District 43, still has space available in its multi-sensory literacy tutoring camps this summer. The camps run in July and three- and four-week camps are available.

On the main wall in her living room, Coquitlam photographer Amy Lee has several pictures of her, her husband and their daughter - all snapped by other people.

T he weather may look a bit sketchy this weekend, but don't let it keep you from enjoying plenty of family fun events this weekend. Friday, June 15 FUN FRIDAY It's a fun fair kind of day at Moody elementary (2717 St. Johns St.

Realtors Jill Oudil, president of the Burnaby/New Westminster/Tri-City division of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, Ray Harris, REBGV vice-president, and Josh Bath were among the "arrestees" who had to use their contacts to call for help -

Sign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Port Moody Public Library and join over 90,000 kids province-wide who will improve their reading skills this summer. Registration is underway.