In the Community

Hope Lutheran Christian School at 3151 York St. in Port Coquitlam is hosting its annual Bethlehem Walk this week. Wednesday, Dec. 14, and tomorrow, Dec.

Share Family and Community Services still needs toys and food for this year's Christmas campaign. Here are some fun ways to get involved and give: Through Dec.

HISTORY WINNERS Eden Nzeyimana , a student at Port Coquitlam's Riverside secondary school, and Jeffrey Tso , a student at Burnaby North secondary, both scored top marks and are the recipients of the 2011 Begbie Canadian History Contest.

Children are often the focus at Christmas but local seniors can use a gift and a lift at this time of year, too. That's why the Home Instead Senior Care network has launched its annual Be a Santa to a Senior campaign.

A variety of issues face those who care for seniors - from dementia and medical concerns to legal problems. That's why Community Volunteer Services for Seniors (CVSS) is hosting a Caregivers Connections information session in the new year.

Preparing a holiday meal for an average size family can be a daunting task for even the most experienced cook. Not for Elaine Stead.

Aunt Leah's Place , a charity that provides housing and support for aboriginal teen moms and foster kids, is raising funds for programs by selling Christmas trees at lots in the Tri-Cities and throughout the Lower Mainland.

Can you spell victory? The sixth annual Tri-Cities Spelling Bee will be held in February and registration starts now.

It's tea time this weekend and next at the Port Moody Station Museum . On consecutive Sundays, Dec. 11 and 18, the museum's classic 1921 rail car, the Venosta, will host Holiday Tea on the Train from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

You can help local kids and the environment at a fundraiser this weekend in Coquitlam. Place Maillardville community centre is hosting its last community recycling fundraiser of 2011 on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.