Already thinking about spring break?
Coquitlam’s Place des Arts will open its registration lines on Monday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m. for camps and intensives in mid-March.
Kids in kindergarten to Grade 5 can sign up for the Spring Break Camp from March 13 to 17 while students in grades 6 to 9 can be part of the half-day intensives over the two-week period.
Among the intensives offered include drawing and painting, ceramic or animal sculptures and pottery. Call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
GROUP SHOW
The opening reception for the new Port Coquitlam art group show is next Thursday at Leigh Square Community Arts Village.
The event in the Michael Wright Art Gallery runs from 7 to 9 p.m. and includes displays from local painters, photographers and fibre artists. The exhibit closes Feb. 13.
FINE ARTS NIGHT
Students at a Coquitlam high school will transform their gym for a fine arts night this month.
Young musicians, artists and thespians at Dr. Charles Best secondary (2525 Como Lake. Ave.) will show their talent at the annual Evening of the Arts on Tuesday, Jan. 17, starting at 7 p.m.
Coffee and tea will be available by donation.
READING BUDS
Tri-City teens needing to log in some volunteer hours can sign up to help little ones read.
Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library is looking for students in grades 8 to 12 to mentor kids as they grasp their literacy skills.
The next round of Reading Buddies runs on Tuesdays from Jan. 17 to Feb. 21 from 4 to 4:45 p.m. To register for the program, pick up an application form at the library (2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam). Call 604-927-7999 or visit fvrl.ca.
