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Moss moss and more moss! It is in lawns everywhere this year, spreading vigourously and choking out those poor lawn grasses. In spite of all the tons of lime and moss control applied, it seems to get worse.

Even though we had only about a week of real winter weather, I am ready for spring. And so, I notice, are the plants as I can see their green tips emerging from the ground through the decomposing leaves that have protected them from winter frosts.

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.

This time of year can be one of the best times for stargazers to observe the night sky. The air has less moisture, making the skies seem clearer, and the nights are still long.

A round this time of year, millions of Canadians are leafing through seed catalogues or browsing through seed racks in garden centres.

E very year, the third Monday of February is designated Heritage Day in Canada. It also marks the start of Heritage Week in B.C. and communities throughout the province celebrate, with Heritage BC setting the theme. This year's theme is "Energy in B.

TERRY FOX Coffee Mug Club: Connect with other books lovers at the Terry Fox Library. The club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month; the next meeting is Feb. 22, 7 to 8:30 p.m., and new members are welcome.

Let's get ready to rumble! Every March, students from Tri-City middle schools face off in an epic battle of book-based trivia. More than 100 student teams compete to see who knows the most about six teen titles chosen by local teacher librarians.

The city of Port Coquitlam will hold the Wilson Centre Health and Resource Fair this month, an event that will focus on staying healthy as you age.

Glen Pine Live at Glen Pine Pavilion , the Coquitlam recreation facility for people 50 and older, presents The Driftsmen on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. for an enjoyable evening of music and dancing with.