In the Community

THAT'S UGLY! More than 300 people donned their ugly sweaters last week for the first Lafarge Lake run to raise cash for the Now That's Ugly Society, benefitting the Children's Wish Foundation.

Friday, Nov. 29 CRAFT FAIR Handmade wares from 120 crafters around B.C. will be sold this weekend at the 33rd annual Coquitlam Christmas craft fair at the Poirier community centre (624 Poirier St.). The event runs today from 5 to 9 p.m.

'Tis the season for fun for kids at Coquitlam's Pinetree community centre. From Dec. 6 to 20, Pinetree is offering Holi-Daze Fridays, a program for children ages eight to 12 years. This program runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

Coquitlam bowlers have a cause that's right up their alley. From Dec. 1 to Jan. 31, Coquitlam Bowl will join 45 bowling centres across the province taking part in B.C. Bowls for Kids.

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is partnering with the Ugly Sweater Guys at its Christmas luncheon next Wednesday to raise funds for the Children's Wish Foundation. Held at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on Dec.

A holiday campaign has taken wing to ensure no one's cupboards are bare over the holiday season.

One of the first major food drives of the holiday season will be taking place beginning this weekend when Tri-City Rotary cubs join forces for the Generous Hearts Food Drive.

Got a baby? Got questions? Baby's First 2 Years is a free drop-in program for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies newborn to 24 months.

A large crowd is expected tomorrow to celebrate the life and legacy of Jacques-André Larrivée, a popular French Immersion teacher at Riverside secondary.

Students at Pitt River middle school believe in the power of a toonie to make a difference to people a half a world away and they want Port Coquitlam residents to share their dream.