Living

The Alzheimer Society of BC is calling on local residents to take part in British Columbia's largest Coffee Break on Sept. 15.

As community services librarian, I am delighted when shut-in patrons, who are visually and often physically challenged, tell me how much they enjoy the books I choose for them.

The Noons Creek Hatchery is always a busy place and the people who run it are looking for some helping hands. Operated by the Port Moody Ecological Society, the hatchery needs volunteers on weekdays for an hour or more to help with operations.

You can discover the pleasure of reading with your baby at Port Coquitlam's Terry Fox Library with Babytime for children up to 12 months and their caregivers. The program will run on Fridays, Sept. 16 to Oct. 7, 10:15 to 10:40 a.m.

Walk to find a cure and prevent kidney disease during the Walk for Life around Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam Sunday, Aug. 21.

The Canadian Red Cross' health equipment loan program (HELP) depot in Port Coquitlam is in need of more volunteers. Volunteer support is critical in order to continue to loan health equipment to those in need.

Any woman who has experienced abuse needs a little help and Tri-City Transitions is providing that with a support group. Learning to Be the Best I Can Be is an ongoing peer support group for women who have experienced abuse or family conflict.

The following programs are available for Coquitlam youth: Youth Basketball Get ready for some basketball action in this casual drop-in. Brush up on your skills, learn new ones or join a game of pick up. This program is on Mondays from 5:45-7:45 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.

August is the only time of year to plant an easy-to-grow giant crocus that blooms a few weeks later - in September. Fall blooming colchicums go by the name of 'Autumn Crocus', although they are not really a crocus at all.