In the Community

The May Day Festival is here and with it comes a new month of arts and cultural events around the Tri-Cities.

You can treat your mom to a special brunch and some outdoors activity next week. Sasamat Outdoor Centre is hosting a Mother's Day brunch on May 8. Cost is $20 per person for adults and children over five years (children under five eat for free).

A non-profit group whose mandate is to take care of Coquitlam's Como Creek watershed is on a new path after being stuck in the mud for two years.

Bears will continue to move into the Tri-Cities in greater numbers unless efforts are made to crack down on attractants that make the suburbs a giant fast-food drive-through for the hungry omnivores.

Spring brings spring cleaning and parents can benefit. Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services is hosting its annual spring children's swap meet on Sunday, May 15 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Poirier community centre and in the Centennial Pavilion.

Are you in a bear activity area? The cities of Port Coquitlam and Port Moody have identified bear activity areas, where tougher garbage storage rules apply for both businesses and residences.

Warmer weather will act like an oven for kitchen waste and what smells horrid to humans smells like dinner to a bear.

The Coquitlam Inspiration Garden will be hosting a composting workshop this weekend and next with Spring Gillard, a composting expert. On Sunday, May 1 (10 to 11 a.m.) and Saturday, May 7 (2 to 3 p.m.).

Baby's First Year at Coquitlam's Place Maillardville community centre boasts a line-up of expert guest speakers for its free drop-in program for moms, dads and grandparents with babies up to 12 months of age.

Do you have an interest and/or experience in raising a food garden? Do you feel comfortable working with school-age kids? If so, then become an Inspiration Garden volunteer and mentor.