In the Community

Amnesty International supporters hope the combination of music, sunshine and social justice will help them raise money for human rights. Tri-City Amnesty members are hosting a barbecue Sunday, Aug.

The Canadian Red Cross' health equipment loan program (HELP) depot in Port Coquitlam is in need of more volunteers. The HELP program is a short-term lending program that provides medical equipment to individuals on a by-donation basis.

Coquitlam's Inspiration Garden at Pipeline Road and Guildford Way in Town Centre Park runs workshops, seminars and hosts special events throughout the growing season from March through till October Several children's programs are planned but kids und

If you're always up for a lively, thoughtful discussion, plan to be at the Gathering Place on Sept. 19. That's when Port Coquitlam's Leigh Square Community Arts Village and Simon Fraser University host the latest instalment of Philosophers' Cafe.

Port Coquitlam dogs can have their moment in the spotlight next Thursday during Doggie Days at the PoCo Farmers Market. On Aug.

The summer vacation is nearly over and it is time to start thinking about school. Going back to school can be stressful but Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) can help ease the transition for students with free programs and services.

The Tri-Cities has tons of fun planned for the whole family this weekend, from music to art, film to flapjacks. So grab your skateboard or your washboard and get out there and enjoy. Friday, Aug.

Animal lovers in the Tri-Cities are urged to get moving to help a furry friend. Registration is open for the annual Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk, held each fall to raise funds for homeless and abused animals in B.C.

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 on Skills Connect for Immigrants.

Walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21.