In the Community

Want to learn the basics of using a computer or find your way around the internet? Need to open a free email account? Choose an afternoon or evening computer class that fits your schedule.

It's been a tough week slogging through the snow. Unwind this weekend at some unique arts events, help out a good cause or just check out a good game of hockey. Friday, Jan.

Some books available for loan at Douglas College have feelings and, right now, they are excited, nervous and curious. That's because they're human books being "loaned out" at the Health and Literacy Living Library, set for Feb.

You can celebrate Scotland's Bard this week at Coquitlam's Dogwood Pavilion. Dogwood is hosting a Robbie Burns luncheon Friday, Jan. 20, a traditional meal that includes a roast beef, traditional haggis and "neeps" (turnips), and more.

The Port Moody Foundation is kicking off its 2012 granting cycle.

Coquitlam's Place Maillardville is offering parents and guardians of children in their first year of life an opportunity to learn from guest speakers and to benefit from the support, conversation and validation offered in a comfortable and relaxed en

Children's fiction has changed since most current adults were kids. Join author Lois Peterson on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Port Moody Public Library for an overview of fiction for children and youth from birth to 18 years.

Efforts by the Interna-tional Education department to promote understanding of Chinese language and culture and build ties with China has resulted in the granting of a prestigious designation to School District 43.

Glen Pine Pavilion is hosting a four-week History of B.C. Illustrated discussion with Brian McConnell starting later this month.

You can visit Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library for an informal and uplifting evening with authors Michelle Rickaby and Glenda Standeven on Jan. 24. Their book Choosing to Smile tells the life stories of three friends who "happened" to have cancer.