Living

T he last Sunday in September has been designated World Rivers Day for the last 10 years. But the history of Rivers Day goes much further back in B.C.

PORT MOODY Read banned books for Culture Days: Tomorrow (Saturday) from noon to 5 p.m., join PMPL libraries to participate in a rebellious read-a-thon of banned books as part of Port Moody's Culture Days.

"People who love to eat are always the best people" - Julia Child D o you have a passion for food? Or are you just stumped about what to make for dinner tonight? Well, I have a mouth-watering mix of cook books for you to peruse.

W hen leafing through our local newspapers, it's hard not to come across stories about community spirit. There are neighbourhood festivals, shoreline clean-ups, memorial bench programs, to name only a handful.

COQUITLAM New library cards: Library cards with Coquitlam Public Library's new logo are available and come with a key tag. You can replace your current card for free through Sept. 30; after this date, a replacement card will cost $2.

E ver wonder what the world will look like in 50 years? In dystopian fiction, authors let their imaginations roam down dark paths as they write about future societies in which things have gone terribly wrong for humanity.

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

I t's September and most of us have school on the brain. University students are back in class but kindergarten to Grade 12 students - more than 500,000 of them - are at loose ends while public schools are closed.

S eptember is here so it's time to celebrate Farmers Appreciation Week. Sept. 8 to 15 is set aside so we can thank the people who bring us all that amazing food.

T his wonderful warm weather has taken its toll on much of our summer colour, hanging baskets and containers, so now's the time to renew for the next season.