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A lthough the rush of kids reading the Harry Potter series has waned, many parents still ask me what I would recommend for children who loved Harry's adventures and would like to read something similar - not to mention the new crop of eight- to 10-ye

I 've been reading a variety of things lately and so I decided to use "No Theme" as my theme. I hope you find one (or more) of the following titles interesting: Where'd You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple is a quirky and fun tale.

Dementia often brings about changes in behaviour and communication, which can dramatically affect family caregivers. That's why the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. is running its free Family Caregiver Series in Coquitlam in June.

COQUITLAM Facebook contest: CPL is running a Facebook contest until May 31 - all you have to do is "like" the library on Facebook to win. CPL is giving away $20 gift cards to five lucky people.

Items that are no longer useful to you can still do some good for others at next month's Community Volunteer Services for Seniors garage sale.

Welcome back to another summer market season. I am so excited to be here once again talking about the local food scene. Food is my passion and I truly hope this column will reflect that.

Coquitlam Glen Pine and Dogwood seniors centres' slow-pitch ball clubs are looking for men age 55+ and women 50+ who are interested in reliving their childhood dreams.

The majority of older Canadians are unaware of the costs associated with long-term care and few are financially prepared to cover expenses, according to a Leger Marketing poll of Canadians aged 60 plus, conducted on behalf of The Canadian Life and He

Dogwood Pavilion will be hosting Coquitlam's energy manager, Trevor Billy, on Thursday, May 23 at 10 a.m., when he will share his experiences and the adventure of building a sustainable cabin on Texada Island and living off the grid.

I 'll stick my neck out and say that a good percentage of all the hanging baskets that look good when first put up will be somewhat less than gorgeous by early summer. The problem is that many folks aren't really sure how to care for them.