In the Community

During his 30 years with the RCMP, Lyle Litzenberger's writing experience was limited to court affidavits and search warrant documents.

Are you ready to blast off? Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? You can find out at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library, which is hosting its Astronaut Book Camp next week.

Friday, July 19 FRESH GRUB See what the vendors have to offer for fresh, seasonal produce, baked goods, meats and seafoods - as well as arts and crafts - in front of the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.

HANEN HELP CKNW Orphans' Fund has granted $25,000 to the Tri-City-based Share society to provide Hanen programs to families with children that have speech and language delays.

On July 31, Coquitlam's Centennial Rose Garden will be the venue for Performance on the Patio featuring the Armi Grano Jazz Trio.

Most newly minted high school graduates might take the summer off to catch their breath. Not Port Moody's Saskia Vaisey. Instead, the 19-year-old Gleneagle secondary alum will embark on a 2,200-km journey from Vancouver to Inuvik, N.W.T.

Saturday, July 20 is the last day to register for Coquitlam Public Library's Summer Reading Club, Up, Up and Away! Kids can read for seven weeks over the summer and qualify for a reading medal.

Share Family and Community Services' Alcohol and Drug Program has just two sessions left in its free education series - including one tonight (Wednesday). The program runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Share (2615 Clarke St.

Kids Cottage Day Care is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a carnival next week on the Riverview Hospital grounds in Coquitlam The event, rain or shine, is planned for Sunday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

TODAY: Friday, July 12 LEGO BLOCKS Take the kids to the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.), which has a futuristic Lego exhibit on until Sept. 15.