In the Community

The dress is snow white with long, flowing sleeves gathered at the wrists, and is made with chiffon, so it is lightweight in the warmth of spring.

Mackin House Museum in Coquitlam is on the lookout for a number of volunteers.

Friends of a single mom from Port Coquitlam who's battling brain cancer are rallying to help her beat the disease.

The Society for Community Development is again hosting the Spirit of Community Awards in September and nominations for the honours are being accepted.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary is once again offering an education bursary of $1,000 to a student living in the Tri-Cities. This bursary is available to any student who is planning to pursue a post-secondary education in health care.

If you don't count the two hours for his one and only cross-border shopping excursion, this will be Owen Lewis' first international trip. And what a journey he's taking.

Are you an immigrant who wants to learn to: reduce your banking costs; build a credit history; gain control over your financial future; and grow your money? Money Skills for Immigrants is offered by Tri-City Transitions and is designed for participan

Dogwood Pavilion will be the site of a colourful event next week. Teresa Rehman, adult services librarian with Coquitlam Public Library, will talk about Holi, the Indian Festival of Colours, at Dogwood on Tuesday, March 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library is offering its free Reading Buddies program this spring for young readers in Grades 1 to 3. This program is a great way for children who would like to be better readers, to have fun and get extra practice.

Get set for a musical evening March 25 at Glen Pine Pavilion. On that day, the Coquitlam rec facility for people 50 and older will be hosting a performance by Pancho and Sal, who offer a unique blend of original, traditional and modern music.