In the Community

From the Harlem Shake to Gangnam Style, dance videos influence people across cultures, countries and generations. And a Port Moody mom thinks dance can be used to stop human trafficking.

Port Coquitlam residents can get first-hand advice about reducing waste by following and interacting with contestants in the city's Waste-Loss Challenge contest.

The Salute to Senior Service awards is accepting nominations for the Tri-City's most outstanding senior volunteers.

FOR THE KIDS A Coquitlam-based charity that held its spring sale of used sporting goods last weekend is hailing the fundraiser as a success.

With all the rain we've had this week we've got our fingers crossed for a bit of sun to enjoy a nature walk or a Riverview tree tour. And if it's more rain, well, there's the film festival, a magic show and plenty more to keep everyone busy.

The Teen Advisory Group, which helps plan and develop teen-oriented programs at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill Road), is looking for members.

A collaboration between Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation and Crossroads Hospice Society is encouraging Tri-Cities residents to get out and "Bike and Hike for Your Community" this spring.

A Gleneagle secondary cooking apprentice is off to the provincials after whipping up a gold medal dish at a regional skills competition last week.

Nominations are sought for the annual Champions for Young Children award presented by the Tri-Cities Early Childhood Development Committee.

A Riverside secondary student has taken one of the top prizes in an ICBC road safety contest.