In the Community

Coquitlam's Pinetree community centre is hosting a day camp - a pro-D day camp, that is - on Monday. Parents can drop off children six to 10 years of age at the centre for a camp that runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Tri-Cities' biggest fundraiser of the year takes place Tuesday, Nov. 22 when Coquitlam Centre mall unwraps Christmas with its charitable night of shopping benefiting local groups and Share Family and Community Services.

This isn't your average cuppa but an ancient ritual. Chado Urasenke Tankokai Vancouver Association will host a Japanese tea ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion. From 10 a.m.

The chair of New View Society says the opening of a new clubhouse and 10-bed residence for people with mental illness has been "magical" and he can't wait to welcome people to the community wellness centre at 2050 Mary Hill Rd.

Starting next Thursday, Nov.

Green team Maillard middle school's Green Team has been actively involved in promoting litterless lunches and, recently, was congratulated for its efforts by New Westminster-Coquitlam NDP MP Fin Donnelly and interim federal Opposition leader Nicole T

Students at Port Moody's Heritage Woods secondary school lost their locks Nov. 3 during the first ever Kuts 4 Kids.

Melanie Stokes, a visual arts teacher at Coquitlam's Gleneagle secondary school, and three of her top students will be guest speakers during next week's general meeting of the Canadian Federation of University Women-Coquitlam.

Registration has begun for people who need a little extra help this holiday season. Share Family and Community Services is taking names of individuals and families living in the Tri-Cities that need a Christmas hamper and toys.

The return of the rainy season may mean grey skies for some but it also heralds the return of the salmon to local creeks and streams.