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SENIORS: Jewelry wirework and bead weaving at Dogwood

Feeling creative? thinking about making Christmas gifts for family or friends? Dogwood Pavilion is offering a new jewelry making class this fall, beginning Monday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m. and running for four weeks.

SENIORS: Shred those valuable papers and learn about scams

Seniors are urged to clean up for fall and bring their excess paper to Glen Pine Pavilion tomorrow (Saturday) for shredding.

MINTER: Brighten up your gardens and containers

As the fall fades into the shorter, darker, wetter and cooler days of winter, we're all looking to add some brighteners to our gardens and containers.

YOUR HISTORY: Those old, scary traditions

What was Halloween like in 1909? Answering that question is the challenge we face in developing an authentic heritage Halloween program for Mackin House this year.

BOOKS PLUS: Parents, kids and fun

Books Plus runs in The Tri-City News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities' three libraries. COQUITLAM Parent-Child Mother Goose program in Cantonese: This free program runs on Mondays, Oct. 17 to Dec. 5, 10:30 a.m.

A GOOD READ: Jamie Ford's 'Hotel' a beautiful story of culture clash

Irecently picked up a copy of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet on the recommendation of a friend. I read the book and am I ever glad I did. This is one of those stories you wish would continue after you've finished the last page.

GOLDS: Some perspective on Colony Farm plan

Colony Farm has been a topic in the news recently, including in a number of letters to the editor of this newspaper.

BOOKS PLUS: Small engines, large sculptures and travel

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: Do you want your garden 'ablaze' with foliage?

The foliage colour of our garden ornamentals should be simply outstanding every fall. While many gardens will be ablaze with a foliage bonanza, many others are missing this important seasonal event.

YOUR HISTORY: Angels keep on trucking in PoCo

Port Coquitlam Heritage Society's new display theme, Guardian Angels, opened Wednesday at city hall, the Archives and the display centre on Mary Hill Road.