Looking to keep your kids busy during the teachers' strike?
Actor and singer Jennifer Pielak is offering improv camps for Tri-City kids aged eight to 16. The next week-long session is from Sept. 22 to 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $275. Sign up at kidsandteensimprov.tumblr.com.
Meanwhile, Place des Arts has its first Day of the Arts camp of the season, running Friday, Sept. 19 - what was supposed to be Pro-D Day for students.
Classes will run at the Maillardville centre as five blocks, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Kids in kindergarten to Grade 5 can take part in the pop art-themed day. To register, call 604-664-1636 or visit placedesarts.ca.
MAXWELL ON SHOW
A Port Coquitlam art association will host its first public demonstration since the summer break.
On Wednesday, Sept. 24, Art Focus will welcome painter and graphic artist Denise Maxwell for a talk and show in the Outlet at the Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside PoCo city hall). The free event runs from 7 to 9 p.m.
