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COQUITLAM Philosophers' Café is a series of informal public discussions in libraries, cafés and restaurants throughout Metro Vancouver.

T he provincial government has posted a 115-page draft Heritage Conservation Plan for the Riverview Hospital site for review (see www.riverviewvalues.info) and recently hosted two public open houses to solicit feedback.

N ormally, I don't associate watching TV with reading. Imagine, then, my surprise when I began to notice books appearing on Mad Men .

In the Tri-Cities, there are many groups for seniors with focuses ranging from advocacy to activity. Below are some listings from The Tri-City News ' Community Calendar . Silver Chord Choir, for those over 50, meets Mondays, 3-5 p.m.

Got a computer or technology question that leaves you feeling frustrated? Adults can get one-on-one help from teen volunteers at Port Moody Public Library. You can drop in to the library's ParkLane room any Friday through Nov. 30 from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Are you ready to rock? Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion will host the Brick Yard Band Friday, Oct. 12 from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m., featuring the songs of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty and CCR. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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.

The road to fitness can be long and bumpy but a personal trainer can be a useful tool when it comes to battling workout boredom, squashing excuses and staying motivated.

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.

A n early sign of the emergence of any great civilization is evidence of the development of agriculture and the domestication of wild plants to feed a burgeoning population.