In the Community

Just because fall is in full swing - complete with cool days and wet weather - doesn't mean you can't enjoy the great outdoors. Metro Vancouver Parks is hosting a fresh air hike Saturday at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam.

Are you 19 years or older, who is looking to practise speaking French in a relaxed, social, and adult-oriented environment? Do you need to speak French at work? Do you want to be able to help your child with their French language learning? You might

Port Moody capped off its Small Business Week celebrations with the seventh annual Spike Business Awards presentation Thursday night.

They didn't have a time machine, but students at James Park elementary school in Port Coquitlam travelled 100 years in the space of a few minutes Monday.

On Monday, Oct. 22, you can celebrate Library Month by taking the Drop Everything and Read challenge at Port Moody Public Library. Kids and adults who read for 20 minutes at PMPL will receive a kiss - a chocolate kiss.

You can connect with other books lovers at Terry Fox Library's Coffee Mug Club. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; the next meeting is on Oct. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m.; new members are welcome.

People over 50 years of age can improve their fitness as well as their posture and flexibility by learning to belly dance at Dogwood Pavilion. The belly dancing classes are offered at Dogwood on six consecutive Wednesdays, starting Oct. 24.

They say it's due to rain again this weekend, but with so many great events happening this weekend - most of them indoors - the whole family will be having fun and staying dry. TODAY: Friday, Oct.

Can you frighten with words? Coquitlam Public Library and Port Moody Public Library, as well as The Tri-City News , are presenting their annual prizes in the annual Scary Story Contest in time for Halloween.

TOP DEALER Tom Ramsay of Meridian RV in Port Coquitlam has been recognized for his community contributions and business. Ramsay recently accepted the 20th annual Canadian Dealer of the Year accolade.