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YOUR HISTORY: Looms help PoCo kids weave past, present & future

T he recording of our history is usually thought of in terms of the written or spoken word - the narrative. While storytelling is certainly a way history comes alive for us, it isn't always this way.

SENIORS: Jazz trio to play at Glen Pine May 25

In the mood for some jazz? Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion will be presenting the Larry Volen Trio, a jazz trio with saxophone, guitar and acoustic bass on Friday, May 25 from 5:45 to 9:30 p.m.

SENIORS: Glen Pine swap meet May 26 in Coquitlam

One person's junk is another person's treasure. You can load your junk into the trunk of your car or pick-up truck and head to Coquitlam's Glen Pine Pavilion on Saturday, May 26 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SENIORS: Check out these Tri-Cities seniors' groups

Following are listings taken from the Seniors section of The Tri-City News ' Community Calendar : New Age Seniors bingo every Friday, 1 p.m., Mike Butler Room, Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam; consists of 15 games (5 cents per card).

BOOKS PLUS: Language help & Hunger Games fodder at Tri-City libraries

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.

MINTER: A little care goes a long way with hanging baskets

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.

MARKET FRESH: New column will highlight best of local markets

M y name is Karen Curtis and I have been the Lemonade Lady at the Coquitlam Farmers Market for 10 years. The market is a huge passion of mine and I can't wait to share it with you.

A GOOD READ: Common things can be uncommonly interesting

Do you ever wonder about the common things we use all the time? Where did they come from? Who first thought of cooking food or manners, or marriage, or any number of other things we take for granted? Many of these fascinating tidbits can be found in

WELLNESS: Play it safe when walking or running, say physios

British Columbians love to run and walk, and both are both great ways to keep fit.

WELLNESS: Plenty of support in the Tri-Cities

Looking for a little support to get or stay healthy? Below are listings taken from the Support Groups category of The Tri-City News' Community Calendar : Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer o