In the Community

SPARK PLUG BC Hydro staff were in Coquitlam to promote power savings at the women's Whitecaps game last weekend. Lucas Van Laethenu joined community outreach rep Chris Dinsdale, who taught about the need to unplug unused electronics.

A day-long fundraiser for the Coquitlam-Sunrise Rotary was cancelled this week. The club had planned to run the Amazing Race next month but club spokesperson Chris Wilson said not enough teams had registered by the May 23 deadline.

A children's clothing and toy sale this weekend will help a local girl and other sick kids. The sale goes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 2 at 1843 Chalmers Ave. in Port Coquitlam.

The lush trails of the Tri-Cities that snake through forests and border rivers will be celebrated this Sunday for International Trails Day.

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 week on Skills Connect for Immigrants.

Baby's First Year, at Coquitlam's Place Maillardville community centre, is designed for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies up to 12 months of age.

Tri-City anglers looking to learn a few skills can take part in the Learn to Fish program starting this month. Two classes will be offered in Coquitlam at Como and Lafarge lakes every alternate Thursday evening between 6 and 8 p.m.

Car buffs are invited to a special Weekend of Wheels this weekend to help raise funds for important Centennial secondary school projects.

From a morning walk to a zumba night, an afternoon tea to a wine tasting and concerts, fundraisers and food drives in between, there is truly no shortage of things to do this weekend.

Libraries aren't just about books anymore. Throughout the Tri-Cities, libraries have long loaned CDs and DVDs, and more recently have branched out into e-readers.