Pictures of scenic views, parks, festivals, active living and landmarks in Port Coquitlam continue to be sought for the city’s 2016 calendar.
A dozen photos will be picked for the city’s 9” by 12” glossy calendar as well as for other civic publications and the online gallery; photo credit will be given. To upload photos, send horizontal photos in a jpeg or tiff format (at least 300 dpi, 13 wide by 10 deep, or at least 2 MB) to portcoquitlam.ca/photos.
ARTIST CALL
Visual artists have a bit more time to apply to be part of the city of Port Moody’s inaugural Day of Arts celebration.
Last week, the municipality extended the deadline to Sunday, Sept. 13 to allow more visual artists to sign up for the event, which will happen Sept. 26 at PoMo city hall from noon to 5 p.m. The festivities coincide with Culture Days, an annual focus on the fine arts nationwide.
Among the Tri-City artists registered for the Day of Arts include sculptor Ati Ahkami, drawer Tracey Costescu and the Caufield School of Dance. Food and beverage vendors will also offer tasty treats. Go to portmoody.ca.
READING BUD
Pupils in kindergarten to Grade 3 looking for a bit more help with their reading can join Port Coquitlam’s Reading Buddies.
Young students are paired with a teen volunteer to help them practise their literacy skills. The free program starts Sept. 22 at the Terry Fox Library and runs each Tuesday from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. until Oct. 27. To apply, pick up a form at the library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo) .
Meanwhile, Tri-City residents whose English is not their first language can join a free conversation group at the library on Thursdays. The meeting is co-sponsored by Share and runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
