In the Community

A charity car wash and barbecue will take place in Coquitlam this weekend, with proceeds going to an organization looking to build homes in an impoverished village in Ecuador.

ICBC will be conducting a presentation in Coquitlam that will teach seniors how to drive safely and retain their license after they reach age 80.

Just as baseball season was getting underway, rookie player Riley Reimer injured his ankle, and sadly, has been sidelined for spring camp.

A retired fireman is aiming to raise one million dollars to support burn survivors through the sales of his fire-safety guide.

Nomination forms are still being accepted for a handful of position for the District Parent Advisory Council ahead of the groups annual general meeting at the end of this month.

Sports psychologist Roger Friesen will be conducting a presentation for the Coquitlam RCMP Junior Mounties Police Academy today (Wednesday, May 15).

The Coquitlam RCMP will be sponsoring two local athletes when participants from across B.C. gather to celebrate the 2013 Special Olympics Summer Games in Langley.

PDA HONOURS Longtime Coquitlam resident Fern Bouvier was honoured last Saturday for his work with Place des Arts. The Maillardville facility that he help to found marked its 40th anniversary at an awards gala.

It's a weekend full of May Day festivities and outdoor activities, so keep your fingers crossed the beautiful sunny weather continues.

You can stock up on summer reads at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library on Saturday.