In the Community

Two Coquitlam schools are passing the mid-century mark with celebrations. On Thursday, Miller Park elementary school celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community celebration and on Friday, Nov.

The Tri-Cities Better at Home helps seniors with simple day-to-day tasks, thereby helping them maintain their independence and stay connected with their community.

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

On the eve of the release of the latest Hunger Games movie, Catching Fire , all sorts of challenges will test teens' skill and cunning at Terry Fox Library - and the strongest will win prizes. The Hunger Games Teen Challenge runs from 4 to 5 p.m.

TODAY: Friday, Nov. 1 ECC LANDING Tickets for the Arts Club Theatre On Tour's presentation of Boeing-Boeing went fast in Coquitlam but a last-minute show was added for 4 p.m. today at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam).

EXTRA CREDIT Seven Tri-City students will share $20,000 from Coast Capital Savings to further their education.

Here is one of the winners of the 2013 Scary Story Contest organized by Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries and sponsored by The Tri-City News. 3RD PLACE, 15-18 years Untitled By Miranda Wallace, 16, Coquitlam It's been seven hours.

Here is one of the winners of the 2013 Scary Story Contest organized by Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries and sponsored by The Tri-City News.

Here is one of the winners of the 2013 Scary Story Contest organized by Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries and sponsored by The Tri-City News.

Here is one of the winners of the 2013 Scary Story Contest organized by Coquitlam and Port Moody public libraries and sponsored by The Tri-City News. 2ND PLACE, 11-14 years Alone By Sydney Lynn, 14, Coquitlam You take in a shaky breath. In. Out.