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There's an app for that

Want to learn how to draw in the anime style, or create your own manga? Well, thanks to a young Coquitlam resident, there's an app for that.

THINGS TO DO: Sweet (and dry) sipping

Now that all the ghosts and goblins are packed away, it's time to indulge in some true winter treats like live music, original art and an evening of wine sipping. FRIDAY, NOV. 2 RED SERGE CLASSIC The top girls' volleyball teams from throughout B.C.

SCARY STORY: Fisher of Men (2nd place, 11-14 years)

SCARY STORY CONTEST 11-14 YEARS CATEGORY SECOND PLACE Fisher of Men By Theresa Olsen, 13, Coquitlam The stories of strange disappearances and horrifying monsters had hung like an ominous cloud over Hangman's Lagoon since before Sarah's grandparents'

SCARY STORY: Escape (3rd place, 11-14 years)

SCARY STORY CONTEST 11-14 YEARS CATEGORY THIRD PLACE Escape By Hanna Hofer, 14, Coquitlam My heart beat erratically as I sprinted down the cold, eerie hallway and away from the grotesque monster that screamed down the hallway as it pursued its prey:

SCARY STORY: Too Much Time (hon. mention, 15-18 years)

SCARY STORY CONTEST 15-18 YEARS CATEGORY HONOURABLE MENTION Too Much Time By Anna-Maria Angelis, 17, Coquitlam It's a strange feeling, knowing that you're about to die.

SCARY STORY: Written by Death (1st place, 11-14 years)

SCARY STORY CONTEST 11-14 YEARS CATEGORY FIRST PLACE Written by Death By Cassandra Williams , 12, Port Coquitlam "Nothing compares to a quiet evening alone." The Paramore lyrics coursed through her mind as the poison spread through her veins.

People 50+ can Zumba at Dogwood Pavilion

Zumba, a popular form of exercise that fuses Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves, is coming to Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion starting next week. Starting Nov. 6, people 50 and older can exercise every Tuesday and Thursday until Dec.

Donate a coat through West 49 drive

With the cold weather approaching, it's time to bundle up. But for many struggling families, buying winter wear is not in the budget. That's why the retailer West 49 is holding its annual Coats for Kids drive.

Parents, learn about babies at Place Maillardville

If you have a baby, you know there's plenty to learn. That's where Baby's First Year comes in.

SCARY STORY: Post-Mortem Depression (3rd, 15-18 years)

SCARY STORY CONTEST 15-18 YEARS CATEGORY THIRD PLACE Post-Mortem Depression By Kiara Grant, 15, Coquitlam When I first died, I was like an attention seeking toddler with ADHD.