My TriCities Winter 2019

LOCAL ARTS SCENE

FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

WINTER 2019

LOCAL MARKETS

SPORTING EVENTS

RECREATION FACILITIES

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BE AWARE AND GET PREPARED Coquitlam’s Winter Wise program kicks into gear each winter to minimize the impact of snow, ice, storms and colder temperatures. While the City works to keep roads safe and reduce service disruptions, residents are encouraged to do their part by clearing sidewalks and catch basins, parking off-street to allow for plowing, and being prepared for extended power failures or impassable roads.

Go to coquitlam.ca/winterwise for tips and information.

PROGRAM GUIDE Coquitlam’s Program Guide has a full listing and detailed descriptions of all our recreation programs — typical classes like swimming and fitness plus interesting offerings like Family Kickboxing, Nature Play & LLearn earn and Designing a Boar d Game to name a ffew. ew.

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Coquitlam’s favourite winter event is here again! Take in thousands of dazzling lights and displays at Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park starting Saturday, Nov. 30 for the Kick-off Event & Fire Show (6 - 8 p.m.) including food truck service (5 - 9 p.m.). Enjoy the lights from dusk until 11 p.m. nightly until Sunday, Jan. 19 and join the Park Spark team for pop-up events throughout the season.

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Take a tour of the Tri-Cities. There’s plenty of lights to view as you find your way around local neighbourhoods this holiday season.

elcome to the Winter 2019 edition of The Tri-City News’ My Tri-Cities magazine.

Just as The Tri-City News is proud to be a trusted and valued part of a vibrant and growing community — as we’ve been for more than 30 years — we’re also thrilled to bring you this guide to everything you’ve ever wanted to do here.

Are you looking for a place to enjoy the winter time? My Tri-Cities has it. Want to find an amazing restaurant? We’ve got those. Do you like community festivals and events? There’s a full roster on these pages.

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My Tri-Cities also features arts and cultural happenings in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody along with a variety of parks and recreation facilities and activities, plus many sporting events.

Whatever you love to do — and whatever you love about this community — My Tri-Cities has something for you. So get out into Your Tri-Cities and explore what our community has to offer.

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NOVEMBER NOV. 21 Actor Charles Ross tackles a romantic classic in his show, One Man Pride and Prejudice, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m.

NOV. 22 Port Coquitlam’s annual Winter in the City celebrations kick off at Leigh Square (next to PoCo city hall) this weekend with the Winter Artisan market.

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NOV. 23 Take the kids to the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) where the free, drop-in activity — inspired by the exhibition Beyond the Page — will run from 1 to 4 p.m. A gallery tour is at 2:30 p.m. (and 3:30 p.m. in Korean). Create a book illustrated with watercolour crayons and pens. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca WINTER 2019 | MY TRI-CITIES | 7

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NOV. 23 Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler host their weekly Salsa dance party in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; a beginners’ dance class is at 8 p.m. Admission is $10. ❱ hotsalsadancezone.com NOV. 24 Shoppers can stop by the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market 10 - 2 p.m. for local BC produce, artisan crafts, and delicious baked goods.

Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.). There is no market on Dec 29. ❱ makebakegrow.com/port-moody-winterfarmers-market NOV. 24 Teens ages 13 to 17 can tour Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) and make a craft or two during Teen Day, organized by the Youth Arts Council, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Registration is encouraged. ❱ placedesarts.ca NOV 24 Glen Pine Old Fashioned Christmas Bazaar at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam).

Enjoy handmade items for everyone on your shopping list. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NOV. 27 Wintersong is the title of the Bergmanns’ piano recital with tenor Benjamin Butterfield, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 10:30 a.m. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca NOV. 28 Dufflebag Theatre brings its version of A Christmas Carol to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a family show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca NOV. 29 Celebrate the music of composer Ludwig van Beethoven on the 250th anniversary of his birth, with the Beethoven Trio — aka Andrew Sords (violin), Luke Severn (cello) and Cheryl Duvall (piano) — at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The concert is at 8 p.m. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca NOV. 30 Roll beeswax candles and make crafts that celebrate the light during the season of short days and long nights. Learn about Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and winter solstice in Celebrations of Light, happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Registration is required. Admission is by donation. ❱ coquitlamheritage.ca

NOV 30 Lights at Lafarge opening weekend. Kickoff event and fire show 6-8 p.m. Join the largest free winter lights display in the Lower Mainland, with hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights.

Food truck service 5 - 9 p.m. ❱ Coquitlam.ca/lights NOV. 30 Holiday Cheer at the Pier. Kick off the holiday season at this free outdoor event at the Pier in Rocky Point Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy for Port Moody Fire Rescue toy drive! ❱ portmoody.ca

DECEMBER DEC. 1 Rockin’ Holiday Craft Market at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ❱ hardrockcasinovancouver.com DEC. 4 PoCo Genealogy meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) to discuss researching family trees. Admission is $2.

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DEC. 5 Christmas Luncheon at Dogwood Pavilion (19+) Join members from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. for a traditional turkey meal and Christmas music with a local school choir. ❱ coquitlam.ca/dogwood DEC. 6 Start the holiday celebrations at pARTy@ PdA: Festive Felting, happening from 7 to 9 p.m. at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The cost is $26 per person or $42 for two people. Open to adults only.

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DEC. 6 Christmas Movie Night at the Michael Wright Art Gallery (2253 Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam) 6 - 8 p.m. The Muppet Christmas Carol will be shown. Free admission. ❱ portcoquitlam.ca DEC. 6 Drop by the Poirier Forum (618 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for the 39th Annual Christmas Craft Fair. Find unique gifts and indulge in delectable edibles. Adults $4, seniors $2 and kids are free.

4 p.m. to 9 p.m. The fair continues on Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ❱ coquitlamcrafts.com

DEC. 7 Decorate sugar cookies, listen to holiday songs and sip hot chocolate in the parlour at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from noon to 1 p.m. The event is good for families with children ages three and up. Registration is required. The cost is $4 per child. Meanwhile, from 1:30 to 3 p.m., is a Christmas chocolate making session for adults. Registration is required. ❱ coquitlamheritage.ca DEC. 7 Christmas Time Around the World is the name of the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble’s concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca

DEC. 6 Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Andrew Allen brings his band to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a Christmas extravaganza at 7 p.m.

DEC. 7 Create art with natural materials — feathers, wood and nuts — from 1 to 3 p.m. at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam). Admission is $5 per person.

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DEC. 7 Les Échos du Pacifique host their annual celebration of the Christmas season, Chantons Noël. The choir will sing carols in French, English and Latin at St. Laurence Anglican Church (825 St. Laurence St., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at the door are $15/$10. No cost for kids under 12. ❱ lesechosdupacifique.info WINTER 2019 | MY TRI-CITIES | 11

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DEC. 8 Coquitlam Heritage Society’s annual holiday mosaic, Reflections, is from 2 to 5 p.m. at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) featuring carol singing, heritage craft making, baking and hot chocolate.

Tour the Home Front: WWII exhibit as well.

Admission is by donation. The all-ages festivities are also next door at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.). ❱ coquitlamheritage.ca DEC. 8 The Coquitlam-based Coastal Sound Music Academy has two concerts today at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam): The 3 p.m. show features Con Brio, Con Vita, Boychoir, Con Bella and the Coastal Sound Children’s Choir with A Touch of Brass quintet; the 7 p.m. performance is by DeCoro, Coastal Sound Youth Choir and the Coastal Sound Children’s Choir with A Touch of Brass quintet. Tickets are $23/$18/$15. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca

DEC. 8 Celebrate the holidays with the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St., Port Moody) by climbing aboard our 1920s passenger train car, the Venosta, while it is decorated for the season. Enjoy tea, hot chocolate, and delicious baked foods while listening to Christmas music. Registration is required. ❱ portmoodymuseum.org DEC. 9 Reminisce about the old times and share stories with a small group at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ❱ pocoheritage.org DEC. 10 Follow Sarah, Payne and Pelly as they wait out a winter storm in The Double Axe Murders, a show based on true events and steeped in Newfoundland folklore. The play

by Rusticate Theatre is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. with more shows from Dec. 11 to 14. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca

DEC. 11 Librarians from the Coquitlam Public Library entertain with Christmas tales in the parlour of Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. during P.J. Storytime for kids. Registration is required. ❱ coquitlamheritage.ca DEC. 12 Pearl S. Buck’s 1931 classic, The Good Earth, will be discussed at the book club at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 2 to 4 p.m. Registration is required. ❱ coquitlamheritage.ca DEC. 13 The Port Moody Film Society screens Nine Queens in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 plus a $5 society membership. ❱ pmfilm.ca DEC. 13 Dogwood Christmas Dinner (19+) (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Full Christmas dinner and entertainment from Choral Connections. Tables assigned at registration. ❱ coquitlam.ca/dogwood WINTER 2019 | MY TRI-CITIES | 13

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DEC. 13 Celebrate the holidays with friends at Kyle Centre (125 Kyle St., Port Moody) complete with a traditional turkey lunch and entertainment. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

DEC. 14 Narnia the Musical presented by Theatrix Youtheatre at 3:00 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam). Entry by donation.

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DEC. 14 Wartime Christmas traditions — such as holiday recipes and crafts — will be explored in a workshop at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) for ages 16 and up. The cost is $30 per person. Registration is required.

DEC. 14 Drop by the Christmas Farmers Market featuring products that are made, baked, grown or raised in BC at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

❱ coquitlamheritage.ca DEC. 14 Drop into the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1 to 4 p.m. for the free Westminster Savings Family Day. Gallery tours are at 2:30 p.m. (English) and 3:30 p.m. (Korean). ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca

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DEC. 15 The Buzz Brass quintet lands at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for a Christmas concert at 7:30 p.m. The ensemble has played around the world including at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Meet in Beijing Arts Festival and Chamber Music America in New York. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca DEC. 16 Bring your laptop — or a pen and paper — to the Heritage Writers’ Group meeting from 10:30 a.m. to noon at PoCo Heritage (1502248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam). ❱ pocoheritage.org

DEC. 14 Join the CUTIE Circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs. Everyone is welcome.

2 - 4 pm (CUTIE stands for Coquitlam Ukulele Tiny Instrument Enthusiasts Circle) ❱ www.fvrl.bc.ca

DEC. 17 Join Terry Clark for the conclusion of the cross-Canada CP Rail Holiday Train. Behind Port Moody Rec Complex (300 Ioco Road) at 5:20 p.m. and at the Port Coquitlam West Coast Express Station at 7 p.m. Food bank donations accepted. The Holiday Train has now raised more than $15.8 million and collected 4.5 million pounds of food since its inaugural journey back in 1999. ❱ cpr.ca/holiday-train/schedule-canada WINTER 2019 | MY TRI-CITIES | 15

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DEC. 18 Gather around the radio — just as families did during the wartime — to hear Patrick Stewart read the Charles Dickens’ classic tale, A Christmas Carol, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Make sure to tour Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to see its exhibit Home Front: WWII. Registration is encouraged. ❱ coquitlamheritage.ca DEC. 19 Ballet Victoria returns to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) to perform the Tchaikovsky classic, The Nutcracker, at 7 p.m. The show repeats Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca DEC. 19 Glen Pine Christmas Luncheon (19+) Celebrate early with a traditional turkey meal followed by dessert and entertainment from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt., Coquitlam). ❱ coquitlam.ca/glenpine

DEC. 20 Stop by and catch the Coquitlam Skating Club’s Christmas Recital at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). ❱ skatecoquitlam.com DEC. 22 Enjoy the Christmas night market at Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) 5:30 p.m to 8:30 p.m.

Free admission. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca DEC. 24 Christmas Eve Skate (all ages) Celebrate Christmas Eve with a skate for the entire family at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) 1 to 3 p.m.

DEC. 31 Coquitlam musicians Reg Quiring (viola) and his wife Rosemary O’Connor (piano) are back at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for their 12th annual New Year’s Eve recital, featuring classical music. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca

JANUARY JAN. 1 Take a dip in the Port Moody Inlet for the annual Penguin Plunge at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody).

Admission is $5 or $10 for a family of four.

The swim is at 1 p.m. and is a fundraiser for the Pleasantside Community Association. ❱ portmoody.ca

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JAN. 10 Three new exhibits open at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam): An Interactive Exhibition of Plant-Based Visual Art (photography and sculpture by Collaborative Alchemy); Happiness is a thing called (watercolours and water media

by Tammy Pilon); and The Influencer (oil painting by Alex Sandvoss). A reception is from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. ❱ placedesarts.ca JAN. 16 The Coquitlam theatre company Stage 43 mounts The Lion in the Winter, a modernday classic about sibling rivalry, adultery and dungeons. The show runs Jan. 16 to 18 and Jan. 22 to 25 at 8 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), and Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. ❱ evergreenculturalcentre.ca JAN. 18 Honour Scotland’s Bard, Robbie Burns, by tucking into a traditional feast and listening to Blackthorn’s Celtic music at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 6 to 9 p.m. The supper and concert are $41 while the concert only is $21/$15.

JAN. 19 Place des Arts’ music students perform in a public recital from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Maillardville facility (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam).

JAN. 26 Trio Voronezh play Russian folk instruments in a classical, folk and modern music concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m.

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JAN. 25 Support the world-class SFU Pipe Band at its annual Robbie Burns fundraiser dinner and silent auction, happening from 6 to 11:30 p.m. at the Executive Plaza Hotel (405 North Rd., Coquitlam). Tickets are $80, with dinner served at 7 p.m.

JAN. 28 The Arts Club Theatre Company brings Morris Panych’s The Shoplifters to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. with repeat performances from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1.

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JAN. 26 Gather up the clan and drop by Family Day at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to immerse in art. Tour the galleries and create your own masterpieces in a variety of all-ages, drop-in activities based on the subject matter and/or mediums of the exhibitions, from 2 to 4 p.m.

Registration is encouraged. ❱ placedesarts.ca

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We will be having a BBQ from 1:30p-3:00 before the game as well.

PORT MOODY PANTHERS JUNIOR HOCKEY CLUB All home games at Port Moody Recreation Complex 300 Ioco Rd. NOV 9 I 7:45pm vs Richmond Sockeyes NOV 16 I 7:45pm vs North Vancouver Wolf Pack NOV 30 I 7:45 pm vs Grandview Steelers

DEC 3 I 8:00 pm vs Mission City Outlaws DEC 14 I 7:45 pm vs Aldergrove Kodiaks DEC 21 I 7:45pm vs Langley Trappers JAN 11 I 7:45pm vs Richmond Sockeyes JAN 18 I 7:45pm vs Mission City Outlaws JAN 25 I 7:45pm vs Delta JAN 28 I 8pm vs White Rock Whalers

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4 TICKETS TO A COQUITLAM EXPRESS GAME OF YOUR CHOICE Email: contest@tricitynews.com before December 31/19

COQUITLAM EXPRESS All games at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam NOV 16 I 7pm

vs Vernon

NOV 20 I 7:15pm

vs Penticton

NOV 22 I 7pm

DEC 8 I 7:15 vs Wenatchee DEC 18 I 12pm

vs Prince George

DEC 29 I 7:15pm vs Chilliwack

JAN 12 I 3pm vs Langley JAN 15 I 7:15pm

vs Surrey

vs Surrey

vs Surrey

NOV 24 I 3pm

JAN 19 I 3:00pm vs Cowichan Valley

NOV 29 I 7pm vs Chilliwack

JAN 22 I 12pm vs Prince George

DEC 1 I 3pm vs Nanaimo

JAN 24 I 7pm vs Chilliwack

DEC 6 I 7pm

JAN 31 I 7pm vs Langley

vs Trail

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YOUR ORIGINAL NEIGHBORHOOD PIZZA PLACE

THANK YOU FOR VOTING US YOUR FAVOURITE PIZZA PLACE IN BOTH COQUITLAM AND POCO! We celebrate 50 Years as a small business chain in the Lower Mainland.

When you have a business you have the opportunity and privilege to become a part of the community - and what a thrill itʼs been!

To the generations of families and customers we have been serving, we thank you for making us your pizza place.

Coquitlam - established 1975

PoCo - established 1996

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Here Comes Santa Claus...

SANTA

ARRIVES AT COQUITLAM CENTRE ON WED. NOV 20TH

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WATCH FOR SANTA PHOTOS WITH YOUR DOG & CAT AFTER-HOURS ON MON. NOV. 25 AND TUES. NOV. 26 - check website for details

ELF SCHOOL

AT SANTALAND IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

SKATE WITH SANTA AT PORT COQUITLAM COMMUNITY CENTRE Come skate with Santa and his helpers and enjoy free hot chocolate and holiday treats.

(2150 Wilson Ave.) SUNDAY DEC 16, 2019 1:15 to 3:45 p.m.

Regular admission SATURDAY STORY TIME WITH SANTA Come for stories, songs and rhymes. Our very special guest, Santa, will read a book and stay for photos!

City Centre Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) SATURDAY DECEMBER 14 10:30 – 11 a.m.

Registration: Drop-in

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