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Y ou may have already discovered this reality: when it comes to gardening gifts, passionate gardeners are very particular, so here are some suggestions that you might find helpful. There are so many great gardening books available today.

COQUITLAM Christmas concert: Get into the spirit of Christmas at the City Centre branch with the Emanuel Romanian Baptist Church Choir on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 7 to 8 p.m.

F or those who enjoy a good read through the life journeys of a well-known, seasoned pop music artist, this fall has seen several great ones, including: Anyone Who Had a Heart: My Life in Music by Burt Bacharach is a whimsical and highly detailed aut

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries COQUITLAM Philosophers' Cafe - Reality: What is real and what is not? How do we live in the same world with different realities?

W ith plans seemingly underway for Canada to greatly increase its exports of fossil fuels, it might be reassuring to some people that our premier wants B.C. to have the cleanest liquefied natural gas facilities in the world.

TERRY FOX Christmas Tea and Trivia: Join librarians at Fox for an afternoon tea and share your fond memories of past Christmases in a festively decorated environment on Friday, Dec. 5 from 2 to 3 p.m.

A t any given time, approximately 1,000 children are in need of adoption in British Columbia. In all of Canada, the number is closer to 20,000, and in the United States, it is approximately 100,000.

W inter flowering heathers are an outstanding source of colour in the Lower Mainland. The loss of all our lovely fall foliage often makes November seem far more bleak than other winter months.

I n response to community concerns, Port Moody council has now approved a slightly revised draft official community plan (OCP), which will be the subject of public input at a town hall meeting on Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre.

COQUITLAM Mouse skills: If you need to learn how to use a computer mouse, this is the class for you. Librarians will go over the proper way to move the mouse, click, scroll, and more using exercises designed to teach and improve these skills.