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Painting and drawing lessons are not the only classes offered at Place des Arts. Pottery is also an important part of the adult visual arts program and there are many classes to choose from.

If you're looking to lend a hand this fall, check out the items below, taken from the Volunteers listings of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar. (And if you see information here that needs to be updated, email changes to [email protected].

Mackin House Museum recently hosted 50 visiting Japanese students who are in Canada developing their English language skills.

As students prepare to go back to school, many of them will carry cell phones, iPads, iPods, laptops and other electronic devices everywhere from their homes to their classrooms.

Starting Saturday, Sept. 10, a new session of Mundy Mudthudders' informal walking group will be held Saturday mornings.

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.

Everyone needs a little help and below are listings taken from the Support Groups category of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar: Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., St. Andrews Church, 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody.

The garden giants of spring colour are giving way to their smaller cousins that actually repeat their performance year after year and leave a very soft footprint of dying and unsightly foliage.

Are you interested in having a lot of fun while developing communication and leadership skills? The new RP2 Toastmaster Club in Port Moody is looking for members interested in developing their public speaking abilities and learning to think quickly o

Children of all ages and musical skill level are invited to participate in the Place des Arts group music classes this fall in Coquitlam.