JUNE

Joy Of Jigging

Celebrate Indigenous History Month with a Joy of Jigging workshop at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The Metis-inspired movement session with Jeanette Kotowich explores the dance’s relationship with the fiddle music. Participants will learn the basic and fancy steps. The class is from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Monday, June 19

Raven Spirit Dance

Confluenceis the name of a dance that intertwines perspectives, histories and bodies that speaks to the resilience of Indigenous women. Produced by Raven Spirit Dance, the 7 p.m. show features Michelle Olson, Starr Muranko, Jeanette Kotowich, Emily Solstice Tait and Port Moody’s own Tasha Faye Evans.

TICKETS: evergreenculturalcentre.ca

MAY DAYS

World Music

ScotFestBC introduces a new component for its weekend event at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) in Coquitlam: a world music festival The free event features a fusion of sounds and sights from steel drums to bhangra. Check out the Main Stage with Kvitka Ukrainian kicking off the day with a 11:15 a.m. performance DJ Paul Manocha lights up the Heritage Stage starting at noon while, on the Big Tent Stage, Robin Layne and the Rhythm Makers begin the entertainment at 1 p.m. Wander the site to see what’s in the Workshop Tent and in The Meadow

MORE: scotfestbc.com

It’s the last week to see the May Day Centennial Exhibit by the PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. The show, in honour of the festival’s 100th year this month, is at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) and at city hall (2580 Shaughnessy St.).

MORE: portcoquitlam.ca

Tuesday, June 20

Heritage Detectives

Join Port Coquitlam historian and photographer Bryan Ness at PoCo Heritage (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam) for a dive into the city’s past. His talk is from 10 a.m. to noon.

MORE: pocoheritage.org

Lax Action

See the Coquitlam Adanacs Seniors A Lacrosse team battle the Langley Thunder at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$10/$5.

MORE: wlaadanacs.com

Wednesday, June 21

First Nations Day

Join the First Nations members from Tsleil Waututh, Musqueam, Kwikwetlem and Kwantlen for a Coast Salish house post blessing ceremony and feast on National Indigenous Peoples Day See the first three house posts carved for the InthePresenceofAncestorsproject raised at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). The event will feature Shane Point, Ronnie Dean Harris, Children of Takaya, Xwelmexw Shxwexwo:s and M’Girls, as well as entertainment, a community art project by PoMoArts and a book sale by Kinder Books. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and a meal kit (plate and eating utensils). The celebration, in partnership with the Port Moody Ecological Society, is from 6 to 9 p.m and is free; however, tickets are required via eventbrite.ca.

REGISTER: noonscreek.org

Thursday, June 22

Voicestory Live

The charity Low Entropy presents VoiceStory Live, a show that gives people a chance to tell their authentic stories of facing fears, overcoming adversity and experiencing adventures. The production at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) starts at 6:30 p.m.

MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Friday, June 23

HAPPY HOUR

Curator Katherine Dennis hosts a “happy hour” at the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 4 to 6 p.m. Artist Jonathan Alfaro, who is exhibiting Transmissionsat the gallery, will talk about his group ’ s series. There is no cost to attend. The cash bar is open until 6 p.m. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca

AM GOLD

Enjoy the retro hits performed by AM Gold at Music in the Square The all-ages bash at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) starts at 7 p.m. There is no cost for admission and no registration is required

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Legion Music

Dance the night away with Braidwood at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.). The music is on from 7 to 11 p.m. and the band also plays on Saturday night when there is no cover charge for non-members.

MORE: rclegion263.ca

Saturday, June 24

Original Artwork

Members of the Coquitlam Art Club show and sell their original paintings and mixed media in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). The summer sale is on today from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and June 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free and door prizes will be given out. There will also be live demonstrations from member artists

MORE: coquitlamartclub.ca

Check Mate

Learn new strategies at the Chess Club, a drop-in program in the Nancy Bennett Room at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.). All ages and skill levels are welcome; however, it’s recommended that participants have the basic knowledge of the game The event runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

MORE: coqlibrary.ca

Aloha

Take a “trip” to Hawaii with the Spirit of the Pacific Cultural Society and HālauHulaKaʻUhaneO KaPākīpika as they present TheSpiritofAloha at the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.). Tickets are $15 (or $20 at the door) to see the Hawaiian dancing and music. The show begins at 3 p.m.

TICKETS: eventbrite ca

Vintage Jazz Club

The rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) will transform into a speakeasy for the Vintage Jazz Club performance, on from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Musicians Bonnie Northgraves, James Dekker and Marcus Abramzik perform

TICKETS: evergreenculturalcentre.ca

Radio Gaga

Coquitlam’s Amateur Radio Club joins the New Westminster, Burnaby and VECTOR clubs for the biggest amateur radio field event of the year The ARRL Field Day emergency communications training and exercises happen from Saturday at 11 a.m. to Sunday at 2 p.m. at Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave., Coquitlam).

MORE: ve7scc.org

Afghan Fete

Immerse yourself in colours and a great multicultural vibe at the ADOV Eid summer festival at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The Afghan Diaspora of Vancouver hosts the day-long celebration with a bazaar, live music, carnival games and food trucks.

INSTAGRAM: @adovsociety

Sunday, June 25

WOOF, MEOW

Take your animal to Bosley’s (108-1301 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam) for a pet appreciation party from 11 a.m. to 5 p m. There will be games, giveaways, door prizes, samples and treats; proceeds will support two non-profit organizations helping pets find forever homes.

MORE: 604-526-0671

RUN/WALK/BEER

Tinhouse Brewing (550 Sherling Pl., Port Coquitlam) launches its first of three 5-km walk/ runs today at 11:30 a.m. For $5, you have entry to all three events plus be entered for a draw The walk/runs start and finish at the brewery; it is a fundraiser for the SHARE Society.

TICKETS: tinhousebrewing.ca

Smokin Hops

Bring your appetite to the John B Neighbourhood Pub (1000 Austin Ave., Coquitlam) for its second annual Smokin Hops, a feast in partnership with Yellow Dog Brewing Co and Steamworks Brewing Co The cost is $50 for the food and entertainment, which begins at 4 p.m. Buy your ticket on the website or in person at the pub

MORE: johnbpub.com

Outdoor Salsa Party

The Salsa Dance Zone hosts its third annual Lafarge Park Fiesta at the Town Centre Park Community Plaza (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring a dance partner and groove to the Latin beats with Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler in the outdoor setting. A Salsa, bachata and merengue lesson will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. There is no cost.

MORE: salsadancezone.com/events

Tuesday, June 27

LAX ACTION

See the Coquitlam Adanacs Seniors A Lacrosse team battle the Maple Ridge Burrards at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15/$10/$5.

MORE: wlaadanacs.co

Wednesday, June 28

SUMMER PJS

Kids ages three to eight can jump into their pyjamas for Summer PJ Storytime with librarians from the Coquitlam Public Library in one of the city’s oldest homes. Hear stories, sing songs and enjoy some treats for free at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave , Coquitlam) from 7 to 8 p m.

MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca

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Thousands of species of flora and fauna including bugs, birds, mosses, fish and bats were identified in a two-day Bioblitz in the Mossom Creek Hatchery watershed on the weekend.

Dozens of participants learned more about local wildlife in the event organized by Mossom Creek Hatchery, with the support of Telus, VanCity and the City of Port Moody

The Bioblitz took place in the forests and along the waterfront from the hatchery all the way down to the estuary and out into deep water.

It also included the surrounding area west over to the Ioco townsite

During the weekend activity June 2 and June 3, as many as 385 unique species were found based on 1,359 observations, with the number expected to grow over the next several days.

The first Bioblitz was held in 2017 to provide a baseline, which can lead to more research and better planning for the region

Among the experts for the weekend’s event was Dr.

Matthew Mitchell and his team of UBC grad students, who did a Friday night bat mist netting to look for bats with white nose syndrome

A Success

The event was considered a broad success and will add to knowledge of the area, organizers said.

“The 2023 Bioblitz marks another milestone in our community’s commitment to environmental stewardship. It was so inspiring to see the collaboration and engagement of volunteers, students, and experts who joined forces to document the diversity of the Mossom Creek watershed. This new snapshot will add to the previous Bioblitz that catalogued over 377 species in 2017,” stated Tracy Green

(2023 volunteer).

“The 2023 Bioblitz was a huge success thanks to more than 60 enthusiastic participants and the hard work of the planning team and the many Mossom volunteers,” stated Kevin Ryan, the president of the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society.

“We received financial support from the Telus

Community Foundation, VanCity Pinetree Branch in Coquitlam, and the City of Port Moody. We received generous professional guidance from Bailey Environmental Consulting The results will build on our current knowledge of the watershed and are an important benchmark for healthy riparian areas in our community.”