In the Community

Join the First Annual Tri-Cities Walk for ALS and help support research into the cause of and cure for ALS and to support patient services provided by the ALS Society of B.C.

A Tri-City resident will be cycling 200 kms in support of lung research this fall. Russell Enair of Port Coquitlam will be participating in the BC Lung Association's annual Bicycle Trek for Life and Breath for his 12th year.

STUDENT HELP Port Moody Rotarians recently handed over $10,000 to the Douglas College Foundation to help students in caring programs like nursing, therapeutic recreation and community social services.

Last June, before classes ended for the summer, volunteers with the Coquitlam Youth Council stood in high school lobbies, handed out flyers and talked to students with the aim to bolster membership for the 2010/'11 year.

The gardeners at the Colony Farm Community Gardens in Coquitlam is inviting the public for a guided tour this Sunday, July 24 at 3 p.m. This is a chance to see what organic vegetables look like before they reach your plate.

Kids aged 5 to 10 are invited to celebrate this year's Summer Reading Club theme of "Savour Each Word" by growing their very own edible plant.

Tri-City residents got to experience a music festival without leaving home this past weekend during the 7th annual Blue Mountain Music Festival.

This weekend offers tons of free things to do in the Tri-Cities including music, food, dance, art shows and walking tours. Friday, July 15 FRIDAY FARMERS' Market The Coquitlam Farmers Market hosts another Friday Market from 4 to 8 p.m.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

Volunteers are needed at the Noons Creek Hatchery for several projects over the coming months. On Monday, July 18 and Tuesday, July 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.volunteers will help with fin clipping.