In the Community

The lush trails of the Tri-Cities that snake through forests and border rivers will be celebrated this Sunday for International Trails Day.

Are you a newcomer to Canada? Are you interested in connecting your skills to the Canadian workplace? Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSBC) and Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library are hosting a session next week on Skills Connect for Immigrants.

Baby's First Year, at Coquitlam's Place Maillardville community centre, is designed for expectant parents as well as parents, grandparents and/or guardians and their babies up to 12 months of age.

Tri-City anglers looking to learn a few skills can take part in the Learn to Fish program starting this month. Two classes will be offered in Coquitlam at Como and Lafarge lakes every alternate Thursday evening between 6 and 8 p.m.

Car buffs are invited to a special Weekend of Wheels this weekend to help raise funds for important Centennial secondary school projects.

From a morning walk to a zumba night, an afternoon tea to a wine tasting and concerts, fundraisers and food drives in between, there is truly no shortage of things to do this weekend.

Libraries aren't just about books anymore. Throughout the Tri-Cities, libraries have long loaned CDs and DVDs, and more recently have branched out into e-readers.

The Coquitlam Foundation , which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, will distribute more than $56,000 in grants, scholarships and bursaries next Tuesday at its annual awards night.

Polish music, food, songs and dance will be celebrated in Port Coquitlam this weekend as the city hosts Polish Culture and Heritage Day.

For the hundreds of dedicated Tri-City commuters already cycling to their jobs each day, Bike to Work Week will do little to change their routes or routines.