In the Community

A recently formed society is hosting a fundraiser this Sunday that aims to increase awareness of a neurodevelopmental disorder that primarily afflicts girls.

Friday, Oct. 18 WOODSHOW Coquitlam's KMS Tools (110 Woolridge St.) hosts its 7th annual woodshow this weekend, featuring the work of artisans such as canoe builders, carvers and turners.

QUACK, QUACK Coquitlam resident and SFU professor Gary Mauser , president of the Barnet Rifle Club, joined Les Bogdan , director of regional operations with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), which recently completed the rebuild of the Pitt-Addington Mana

A group that looks out for young people. A ranch that hosts kids with special needs. A society that delivers meals to those who need them. These are among the recipients of the Port Moody Foundation's 2013 grants.

On a cool, crisp fall day, when the leaves on the trees in Mountain View's school courtyard were the colour of ripe pears and ready to drop, some Grade 3 and 4 students scampered through a concrete breezeway on their way into class.

I magine a group of strangers sitting around a campfire, listening and watching, silent and unmoving, as you spin a terrifying tale, knitting its loathsome strands together one by one as the firelight flickers about your face.

Children are always testing their boundaries and it's up to parents to deal with the situations as they arise. But what is the best way to discipline and what does the word even mean? Those questions and more will be answered on Nov.

The Port Moody Farmer's Market is wrapping up the summer season with a fundraiser. Every Friday in October, the market is serving a hot dinner to market attendees, with proceeds going to the Share Family and Community Services food bank.

Volunteerism is alive and well in the Tri-Cities and an event next Saturday will make it easier for people to find out how to connect with agencies needing help.

Trick or treat time is just around the corner and Coquitlam has some spooky fun to offer.