Those blue trees at Port Moody city hall? They're going to stay that way a bit longer.
Sure, there've been a few complaints about the colour, city spokesperson Leslyn Johnson said. But, overall, "most of the feedback has been favourable. We still hear residents commenting on how much the love the way the trees look."
The temporary, bio-degradable colourant was sprayed on the trees seven months ago as part of a public art project by Konstantin Dimopoulos of Australia, who created similar installations in Richmond and West Vancouver.
Johnson said city parks staff have looked at the trees recently, "and report that they are showing no signs of stress from the colourant. The leaves on those trees are as healthy as those on the trees that don't have any colourant on them," she said, adding, "currently, we have no plans to remove the colourant."
AT FIRST SIGHT
A Coquitlam actress is launching Surrey Little Theatre's season opener tomorrow (Thursday).
Emily Wilson plays Fay Goldman in At First Sight, a comedy written by Annie Pié about two generations of siblings and a mysterious love interest who turns their world upside down.
Directed by June Ainsworth, the show runs Oct. 27 to Nov. 26 at the theatre (7027 184th St., Surrey) at 8 p.m., with Sunday matinees on Nov. 6 and 13.
For tickets at $15, call 604-576-8451 or email [email protected].
SPOOKY SHOW
Music teacher and kids' entertainer Yurgen Ilaender - aka Mr. I - will treat children aged two and up to a Halloween show in Coquitlam - the day before they go out for candy.
The event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30 at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) and includes Mr. I's Slightly Spooky Songs and Stories. Costumes are optional.
Tickets at $7 can be bought by calling 604-664-1636.
FOR GABY
An Irvine elementary teacher has penned a collection of poems.
And partial proceeds from Lisa Sahli Graham's book will support the Gaby Davis Foundation, a charity that helps families who are going through financial difficulties because they are caring for children with cancer. Published by Good Dog Designs, Life Lines can be bought online at blurb.com.
Meanwhile, the foundation will host its third annual movie night to raise money for the non-profit group.
Finding Nemo will be screened on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam River elementary (4250 Shaughnessy St., in the River Springs neighbourhood). Tickets are available in advance by calling 604-464-GABY.
AD CONTEST
Tri-City high school students with a creative flair are being asked to design road safety ads with ICBC.
The Insurance Corp. of BC recently launched its Your Ad Here contest, which aims to spread messages to young people to slow down while driving.
The competition closes Jan. 9, 2012. Visit icbc.com/youradhere.
