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Irish Country author in PoCo

IRISH AUTHOR The author of the Irish Country series will read from and talk about his best-selling work at the Terry Fox Library next month. Patrick Taylor will be at the Port Coquitlam library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) on Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m.

IRISH AUTHOR

The author of the Irish Country series will read from and talk about his best-selling work at the Terry Fox Library next month.

Patrick Taylor will be at the Port Coquitlam library (2470 Mary Hill Rd.) on Monday, April 4 at 7 p.m. To book a spot, call 604-927-7999.

EASTER AT PDA

Sign up by Monday for the annual Easter "eggstravaganza" at Coquitlam's Place des Arts.

The themed Family Day will happen on Sunday, April 3 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Maillardville facility (1120 Brunette Ave.) and reservations are recommended for the popular annual event.

This year's festivities begins with a tour of the current exhibits by artists Joy Kirkwood and Rose Eysmond.

As well, there will be all-ages drop-in workshops to make Easter animals from egg cartons or bunny envelopes to send Easter greetings to friends and family.

Admission is by donation. To register, call 604-664-1636.

HELP WANTED

Organizers with Coquitlam's museum are looking for volunteers to help out.

Mackin House Museum (located in Heritage Square, beside Place des Arts) needs guides to lead tours through historic parts of Maillardville on one Saturday a month from 1:30 to 4 p.m.; bilingualism (French and English) is an asset but not required.

And an office support administrator is needed for two afternoons a week.

Training will be provided. Call 604-516-6151.

TO THE MARKET

Artists and artisans are needed to display their work in the upcoming Art at the Market in Port Coquitlam.

The deadline for potters, jewellers, painters, photographers and other craftspeople to submit their applications is May 16, with the event running during the third annual PoCo Farmers' Market on Thursday, June 30 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (2253 Leigh Square).

Art at the Market is a themed day during the farmers' market, which attracts more than 500 people, said city spokesperson Yvonne Chui.

To apply, call 604-467-7433.