In the Community

Calling all kids: Port Moody Public Library is launching a new library card just for children and librarians need your help in choosing the best design.

It's said that the third week of July is prime holiday time but if you're sticking close to home, make a stay-cation of the weekend at these great events here in your own back yard.

As the temperature rises, so do the risks for your pet. That's the message from the BC SPCA as it ramps up efforts to raise awareness about the hazards and consequences - some potentially fatal - when mixing hot summer weather and animals.

You can take a walk and aid a cause next month in Coquitlam. The second annual Tri-Cities Walk for ALS is set for Saturday, Aug. 11 at Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park. This fun-filled event will kick off at 10 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.

Are you a young, emerging artist looking for encouragement and financial support? Port Moody Arts Centre is taking applications for the 2013 Kwi Am Choi Scholarship to enable young artists to exhibit and promote their work at the arts centre.

If you are 12 years or younger and a book-lover, Coquitlam Public Library wants to hear from you.

Now that the weather is warmer, what are your plans to keep your kids active? A study by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute shows that children in Canada do not get enough physical activity on a daily basis, according to the Canada

Two sessions are remaining in Share Alcohol and Drug Program's education series this month.

Port Coquitlam green thumb enthusiasts have until today (July 13) to nominate their favourite garden for the Pride of PoCo Garden Awards.

With all this warm-weather sunshine it's tempting to just kick back in the back yard, but this line-up of family fun activities offers plenty of reasons to explore the Tri-Cities this weekend.