What's On! Port Coquitlam July/August 2019

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Contents: Access Networking

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Book Review

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Budget Blinds

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Castle Park

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City of Port Coquitlam

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Crossword

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Cultus Lake

Port Coquitlam Thanks to our readers for continuing to support our vision of connecting the community with resources, non profits and businesses.

Back page

Eagle Ridge Auxiliary Thrift shop Events Calendar

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Farmers Market

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Franchise Page

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Fraser Health – Early Psychosis

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Healing Soul Hypnosis

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Kids Activities (Poco Dots)

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Lions Club PublisherAndersen Barker & Co Owners Angela Andersen Email: angela@whatsonpoco.ca Leah Barker Email: leah@whatsonpoco.ca Sales / Social Media / Event listing Cecilia Maggiore Email: cece@whatsonpoco.ca Content Manager Angela Andersen Contributing Writer Jennifer Pownall Email: write@jenniferpownallauthor.com Editors Leah Barker & Jennifer Pownall Distribution/Photos Jim Andersen Email: info@whatsonpoco.ca

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Mirror Finish Details

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New View

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Photo Page – Were you captured???

Port Coquitlam Arts Council

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Port Coquitlam BIA

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Puzzle solutions

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Ron McKinnon – Making life more affordable

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Soup Kitchen

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Sudoku

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Summer Safety

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Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce

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Tri-Cities Pride Society

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Tri-City Printing

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TCMG

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What’s On at the Library?

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Wilson Pharmacy

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Word Search

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The information provided in this magazine is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.

We welcome your article submissions. To make this a great community resource we encourage all to submit articles and non profit profiles relating to our community. Please note that all submissions will be edited and formatted. For information on the specific requirements please email Angela or Leah.

Where Can I Get My Copy?

Visit www.whatsonpoco.ca/locations for a complete list of our pick up locations. If you would like to see What’s On! Port Coquitlam in your business, please contact us at angela@whatsonpoco.ca To view this issue online, please visit www.whatsonpoco.ca.

What’s On! Port Coquitlam is published under licence from Blueberry Publications by Andersen Barker and Company.

Disclaimer: While we strive to provide the most up-to-date information on events and activities in Port Coquitlam, etc, all details of the events and activities are subject to change. We recommend that you contact the organizer directly to confirm details and avoid potential disappointment. The published material, adverts, editorials and all other content are published in good faith. Any opinions or claims expressed or made in any article or advert is the opinion/claim of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of What’s On! Magazine. All rights reserved and nothing can, partially or in whole, be reprinted or reproduced without a written consent. What’s On! magazines are individually owned, operated and published under license from Blueberry Publications.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.

July July 1, 2019

Happy Canada Day! Canada Day 8:00am-11:00pm Castle Park, Citadel Heights 2252 Castle Crescent Celebrate Canada Day. Enjoy a pancake breakfast and fishing derby at Lions Park from 8:00 am until 11:00 am then head to Castle Park for entertainment, a kids’ zone, firefighters’ salmon BBQ and fireworks finale. Opening ceremonies at Castle Park begin at noon followed by cake and fun activities for the whole family.

July 2, 2019 Property Taxes and Utilities Due Payable at Port Coquitlam City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Port Coquitlam Gates Park 2300 Reeve Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in story time and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

July 3,2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

July 4, 2019 Farmers Market - Art At the Market 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small

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businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability, and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

July5, 2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

Cinema Under the Stars 9:00pm Gates Park 2300 Reeve Street Start your weekend off with an forgettable Friday night experience at Cinema Under the Stars! Leigh Square will showcase recent movies on our enormous, 26-foot tall silver screen at Sun Valley and Gates parks. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, round up some friends or bring the whole family to our outdoor movie nights. In event of rain, movie will be moved to

the next available Friday. Movie subject to change so check for updates on the city website or call 604.927.8400 for confirmation.

Please note that some movies are not appropriate for small children.

Status updates will be noted on the Leigh Square Community Art Village Facebook page.

July 6, 2019 Remember the Food Bank Breakfast 9:00 – 11:00am Shaughnessy Pop up Park Join SHARE Family & Community Services and the Downtown PoCo BIA as they kick off SHARE’s annual Remember the Food Bank Campaign with a Pancake Breakfast.

Stop by the PoCo Pop-up Park on Shaughnessy St in Port Coquitlam and support individuals and families in your community.

It’s delicious for the entire family!

Music in the Park 1:00-4:00pm Lions Park 2300 Lions Way This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm.

Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

July 9,2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Port Coquitlam Gates Park 2253 Leigh Square The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

The Great Gordini 2:00-2:45pm Port Coquitlam Leigh Square Bandshell 2253 Leigh Square Join the Great Gordini and his assistant Otto the Skunky Munky for a show filled with magic tricks, wacky fun and a lot of opportunities to participate. Can you figure out the magic? Imagine the possibilities!

Council Meeting 6pm City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy St Port Coquitlam City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding August (when no meetings are scheduled) and December (when only one meeting is scheduled). Regular meetings are open to the public and are held at 6 pm in the Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall, 2580 Shaughnessy Street.

Off The Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Community Arts Village 2253 Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art” musicians improve and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced.

New Musicians and listeners are welcome. Please Call 604-7893456.

July 10, 2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

LEGO Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd We have the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Kids ages 5 to 10, drop in.

To advertise e-mail info@whatsonpoco.ca

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. July 11, 2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Farmers Market - Dog Day 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability, and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

Off The Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Community Arts Village 2253 Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art” musicians improve and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced.

New Musicians and listeners are welcome. Please Call 604-7893456.

PoCo Grand Prix 4-11:30pm Downtown PoCo SCHEDULE OVERVIEW Free bike valet: 4-11:30 pm Kids’ Zone: 4:30-7:30 pm

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Biz Expo: 4:30-8:30 pm Food and beverage garden: 4:3010 pm Bike races: 4:30-10 pm VIP Experience: 4:30-10 pm Entertainment Zone: 4:30-11 pm Kids’ Race 5:15-6:05 pm July 12, 2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

July 13, 2019 Storytime 11:00-11:30 am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Port Coquitlam Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

2248 McAllister Avenue Join us on one of our walking tours to learn more about city all around you! Tours include a downtown history tour, a Secret Life of Trees nature tour, a downtown art and mural tour, a Port Coquitlam’s Historical Continuum tour along

the Coquitlam River, and heritage home tours on the North and South side of Port Coquitlam.

Sacred Healing Circle 6:30-8:00pm 2559 Shaughnessy Street Upstairs Sadhana Yoga & Sound Are you ready to embark on a voyage into the divinity of who you really are?

To become grounded in and claim your infinite womb power?

To uncover the magnificence of your deepest desires.

It’s your time to shine!

It’s your time to connect.

If you felt a BIG YES to the questions above, I invite you to become a part of this beautiful sacred healing circle.

We will dive into the heart Join Cece for this magical healing circle.

Soul investment $20 What to Bring: Journal & pen Water Comfy clothes Whatever crystal or item you feel called to charge at circle.

An offering to Mother Earth that represents love Be sure to register! https://sadhanayogaandsound.ca/ or Mindheartsoul888@gmail.com July 15, 2019 Heritage Writers’ Group 10:30am–12pm PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

July 16, 2019 Speech and Language Drop-in Clinic 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 3B1 10-11:30am Drop in and talk with one of the Health Unit and Speech-Language Pathologists for 5-10 minutes. Your child will receive a brief screening of his or her communications skills. You will receive help for

your child & speech and language development.

Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Port Coquitlam Gates Park The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Port Coquitlam Lions Club 7:00 – 9:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0B9, Canada The Port Coquitlam Lions Club meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month To create inspired Lions Leadership so others may succeed” To strengthen our local and globle communities through service and fellowship fulfilling the Lions motto, “WE SERVE” July 17, 2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

July 18, 2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

To advertise e-mail info@whatsonpoco.ca

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FEATURE MEMBER

Squish Juicery

Squish Juicery is a locally owned and operated cold-pressed juicery that opened to the Tri-Cities community in December 2018. We offer a wide variety of cold-pressed juices, our own in house made almond mylks, smoothies, smoothie bowls and carry a great variety of other products.

What is your favourite thing about what you do?

We are passionate about providing an enjoyable juicing experience while focusing on lifestyle balance and creating healthy habits, not restrictions. Our goal is to create products that have a balanced flavour profile so that your juicing journey is not only healthy but also delicious.

What are your most popular products?

Our juices! We have a few top sellers right now, our juice “The Intern” which is a combination of Apple, Kale, Spinach, Carrot, Lemon & Ginger. Our “The Vacation” which has Pineapple, Apple, Pear, Lemon & Mint in it and our “Homerun” which is Beet, Carrot, Apple, Lemon & Ginger.

What is the best-kept secret about your products/services?

Our location! We might be a little tough to find the first time but is well worth the trek! We’re located at #180B - 2099 Lougheed Hwy in Port Coquitlam. Enter off Flint St! What do you love about living and working in the Tri-Cities?

We live in Port Moody and love being a part of the Tri-Cities community. Jessica has been a resident of the Tri-Cities for over 32 years and Callan has lived in Port Moody for over 20 years.

This connection to our community makes us both so proud to not only live here but to have opened our first store here.

Tell us about your proudest moment.

Our proudest moment would have to be when we opened our doors. It took us 3 years to get here, from our beginning idea to opening our doors. It has been an incredible journey. We would also say the first City of Port Moody Car Free Day that we participated in 3 years ago. We set up our booth with samples to see how receptive the community would be to having a cold-pressed juicery and we were blown away. We had a line up from the moment our booth opened at 12pm right through til 7pm. It was the most magical day!

Jessica Clark & Callan Morrison, Owner’s & Co-Founders Squish Juicery 604-469-6929 orders@squishjuicery.com www.squishjuicery.com

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER AT WWW.TRICITIESCHAMBER.COM

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. SFU’s Philosophers’ Café 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam A series of informal public discussions in the heart of our communities. Since 1998, this award-winning program has engaged the interests of scholars, seniors, students, philosophers, and non-philosophers through stimulating dialogue and the passionate exchange of ideas.

Drop in.

Access Tri-Cities 11:15-1:15 Samz Neighbourhood Pub 2342 Elgin Avenue Port Coquitlam Access Tri-Cities is a fairly new, nine months, networking group for businesses owners and entrepreneurs who believe in fostering human relationships in order to be able to refer them to others. This group has had some incredible success in referring each other to friends, relatives and their own network. Some great cooperative partnerships have been fostered through this group.

Farmers Market - BBQ and Chili Cook-off 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen-week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

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July 19, 2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd “Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers.

Cinema Under the Stars 9:00pm Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton Street Start your weekend off with an unforgettable Friday night experience at Cinema Under the Stars! Leigh Square will showcase recent movies on our enormous, 26-foot tall silver screen at Sun Valley and Gates parks. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, round up some friends or bring the whole family to our outdoor movie nights. In event of rain, movie will be moved to the next available Friday. Movie subject to change so check for updates on the city website or call 604.927.8400 for confirmation. Please note that some movies are not appropriate for small children. Status updates will be noted on the Leigh Square Community Art Village Facebook page.

July 20, 2019 Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

Creating Art with Nature PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

$5/person Join us in creating some beautiful works of art with bits from nature!

Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

July 23, 2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Port Coquitlam Gates Park 2300 Reeve Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Tiffany Stone 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Leigh Square Bandshell 2253 Leigh Square Puppets, poetry and props – Imagine the possibilities! Join poet Tiffany Stone for poems and rhymes about flaming flamingos, baaaad animals and rainbow colored clothes. There will be rhythm and rhyme and plenty of time for everyone to participate in the fun with words.

Ukulele Jam 7-8:30pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle.

Off The Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Community Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art” musicians improve and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced.

New Musicians and listeners are welcome. Please Call 604-7893456.

Lincoln Toastmasters 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre 1379 Laurier Avenue Meetings are located upstairs in Room #3 of Hyde Creek Community Centre, on Tuesdays 7:30-9:30pm [except the first Tuesday of the month]. Guests are welcome to attend.

July 24, 2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

July 25, 2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

To advertise e-mail info@whatsonpoco.ca

The City of Port Coquitlam produces Update pages to inform the community about City news, services and opportunities to get involved. Watch this page in future issues of What's On Magazine.

Don’t be a

BEAR TARGET One meal from a garbage cart or fruit tree is enough to bring a bear back again and again. Secure attractants to keep your neighbourhood safe and avoid a $150 fine.

Be here July 12! Join thousands downtown for the fourth annual PoCo Grand Prix presented by Dominon Lending Centres, featuring pro cycling, free entertainment and family fun. pocograndprix.ca

beetle mania A healthy lawn is the best defence against the European Chafer beetle. Reclaim your lawn:

Photo by Scott Roberts

• Prevent infestations: • Dethatch, aerate, overseed and fertilize in the spring.

• Keep grass at least 6 cm high and leave clippings on the lawn to act as mulch.

• Monitor your lawn: Look for torn-up grass and turned-over sod caused by birds and animals digging for beetle larvae.

• Control infestations: Apply nematodes in summer.

Go to portcoquitlam.ca/chaferbeetle for more information and videos.

Join us Monday July 1st to celebrate our national holiday with a full day of culture, arts, music and festivities.

Lions Park - 8-11 am Castle Park - Noon - Dusk

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ways to get prepared

Take a free EP course A great way to start!

Sign up for Sept. 14 or Nov. 23.

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Be ready to grab ’n’ go Pack up the necessities and have them ready to go at a moment’s notice.

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Get your home ready Do you have what you need to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours?

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Learn more about these and other topics: portcoquitlam.ca/ep or 604.927.5466.

Pay monthly for taxes and utilities

Property taxes are due July 2, but did you know you can pay for next year’s taxes and/or utilities in easy monthly installments through the City’s prepayment plan? There is no administrative fee. Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/prepayment.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Farmers Market Multicultural Fest 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability, and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

LEIGH SQUARE WRITERS GROUP 6:30-8pm 2253 Leigh Square Discuss writing projects and share feedback on your scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. You are encouraged to purchase a Friends of Leigh Square annual membership, $20 Adult, $10 Senior/Youth. Visit experienceit.ca to purchase your membership. For more information on FLSS visit pocoarts.ca, @ pocoarts on Facebook, or email pocoarts@gmail.com An Evening at the Museum PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a special evening at the museum to learn more about Port Coquitlam! Refreshments will be served.

July 26, 2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd “Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for

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babies AND caregivers.

Stay after the program to meet and socialize.”

interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Tri-Cities Pride Society 6:30-9:00pm Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam Mix and mingle with complimentary refreshments and hear from our panel of three influential LGBTQ2+ speakers.

Visit trcitiespride.ca to learn more!

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July 27, 2019 New View Society’s Annual BBQ 2 pm Lions Park, 2300 Lions Way July 30,2019 WORLD FRIENDSHIP DAY Terrific Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities. This drop in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Port Coquitlam Gates Park 2300 Reeve Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in story time and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in. *In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

July 31,2019 Storytime 10:15 am – 10:45 am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy

August 1,2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton Street The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Farmers Market Flowers and Books 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability, and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen-week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

August 2,2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

Cinema Under the Stars 8:45pm Gates Park 2300 Reeve Street Start your weekend off with an unforgettable Friday night experience at Cinema Under the Stars! Leigh Square will showcase recent movies on our enormous, 26-foot tall silver screen at Sun Valley and Gates parks. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, round up some friends or bring the whole family to our outdoor movie nights. In event of rain, movie will be moved to the next available Friday. Movie subject to change so check for updates on the city website or call 604.927.8400 for confirmation. Please note that some movies are not appropriate for small children. Status updates will be noted on the Leigh Square Community Art Village Facebook page.

August 3,2019 Tri-City Wordsmiths 2-4:30PM Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Increase your knowledge and skill in the literary arts with the Tri-City Wordsmiths. Visit www. tri-citywordsmiths.ca for more information and monthly topics.

To register for an upcoming event, please contact the library.

Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

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SUDOKU The Port Coquitlam Lions Club me meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month (Except for Summer months)

July meeting is July 16 & August is Aug 13 At the Port Coquitlam Legion #133 2675, Shaughnessy Street Please join us in our goal To strengthen our local & global communities through service & fellowship

fulfilling the Lions motto, "WE SERVE"

COMPASSION | EDUCATION | UNDERSTANDING | SUPPORT

TCMG acknowledges our work is done within the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territory of the Kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), Qiqéyt (Key-Kayt) and Coast Salish Nations.

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MOMS STRONG!

JOIN US #TCMG Tri Cities Moms Group tcmg@tricitiesmomsgroup.ca

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In order to better assist our community, the TriCities Moms Group is becoming a Non-Profit Society! If you would like to contribute, please contact us.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Creating Art with Nature PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $5/person Join us in creating some beautiful works of art with bits from nature!

Using paint and some feathers, wood, pinecones, nuts, and leaves, you and your family can create some amazing nature-based artwork.

August 5, 2019 Ron McKinnon’s Annual Summer Social 11:30am - 1:30pm Lions Park, 2300 Lions Way August 6,2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 – 11:00am Port Coquitlam Gates Park, 2300, Reeve Street, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1X7, CA The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in story time and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in. *In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Karima Essa 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Port Coquitlam Leigh Square Bandshell, 2253 Leigh Square Be a Bollywood star! Experience the magic and joy of dance and storytelling as Karima Essa performs Bollywood dance. Learn traditional dance moves with Karima – imagine the possibilities!

Presented by the Terry Fox Library.

Off the Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Community Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art” musicians improve and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced.

New Musicians and listeners are welcome. Please Call 604-7893456.

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August 7,2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

August 8,2019 Stories Galore and More 10:00 am – 11:00 am Sun Valley Park 3700 Hamilton St The Tri-Cities Literacy Committee together with Terry Fox Library is offering an outdoor family literacy event in Lions Park this summer.

Aimed at newborn babies to sixyear-olds, children will participate in storytime and arts and crafts.

Based on different themes every week. Drop in.*In heavy rain program will be moved to Terry Fox Library.

Farmers Market Summer Celebration 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen-week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

August 9,2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for

PORT COQUITLAM FARMERS MARKET Every Thursday from June 6 to October 10, 2019, 3pm to 7pm Leigh Square, Port Coquitlam DATE THEME July 4 Art At the Market July 11 Dog Day July 18 BBQ and Chili Cook-off July 25 Multicultural Fest Aug 1 Flowers and Books Aug 8 Summer Celebration Aug 15 Great Zucchini Race Aug 22 Blueberry Muffin Contest Aug 29 Corn Roast and Youth Fair Sept 5 Farmers Appreciation Day Check website for full Market dates

babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

August 10,2019 Storytime 11:00-11:30am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians

from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

Heritage Walking Tour PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives, 2248 McAllister Ave 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Join us on one of our walking tours to learn more about city all around you! Tours include a downtown history tour, a Secret Life of Trees nature tour, a downtown art and mural tour, a Port Coquitlam’s Historical Continuum tour along the Coquitlam River, and heritage home tours on the North and South side of Port Coquitlam.

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How can I protect my home when I travel?

Summer Safety

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Make your home visible from the street so criminals have nowhere to hide.

Create the illusion of occupancy when you’re away by making sure mail is picked up, the yard is maintained and lights are on timers.

Get to know your neighbours. Knowing who belongs in your building and your neighbourhood is a great way to protect yourself.

Do not post travel plans on social media.

Have a safe and happy Canada Day! Port Coquitlam Community Police Stations Downtown 2581 Mary Hill Road Phone: 604-927-2383

Northside 3312 Coast Meridian Road Phone: 604-927-5172

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MAKING LIFE MORE AFFORDABLE Since 2015, I have worked hard to put more money back in the pockets of hard working families in Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam. Because of the middle class tax cut and the Canada Child Benefit, a typical middle class family of four will receive, on average, about $2000 more this year.

Each and every month 12,000 Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam families receive, on average, $500 in tax-free Canada Child Benefits. That’s over $6-million going into to our local economy and supporting local families every month.

The Canada Child Benefit helps nine out of ten families, and has lifted 300,000 children out of poverty. That’s Real Change that will positively impact Canada for generations to come.

Housing affordability is a top priority for me. The federal government is investing millions of dollars to create, renovate, and provide subsidies to 585 housing units in our community right here in Coquitlam-Port Coquitlam.

We are also improving on the quality of life of our seniors. We enhanced the Canada Pension Plan, lowered the age of eligibility for Old Age Security benefits from 67 back to 65, and increased the Guaranteed Income Supplement by nearly $1,000 a year for our most vulnerable seniors, which has lifted over 57,000 seniors out of poverty.

I welcome your comments and ideas, please contact my office to set up a meeting!

JOIN ME THIS SUMMER Canada Day - Lafarge Lake and Citadel Park July 11 - Neighbourhood Nights at Victoria Park July 12 - PoCo Grand Prix August 5 - Join me for my Annual Summer Social at Lions Park August 10 - Kaleidoscope Arts Festival August 20 - Lacrosse National Tournament

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NEW VIEW SOCIETY

Coming together to raise MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS No matter the definition for mental health that comes to your mind, we are all touched by mental illness, whether it be a family member, a neighbour, a friend, or yourself. So how can we, as members of our community, allies of individuals experiencing mental illness, and supporters of everyone around us, make a difference and allow a sense of acceptance, togetherness, and belonging for everyone?

One place that we can start is with New View Society. A non-profit organization that focuses on the growth and recovery of individuals living with mental illness, New View Society’s goals and values focus on supporting one’s right to live, work, learn, and be part of the community.

However, not a lot of people know about New View Society, nor that we are just up the road from downtown Port Coquitlam.

This year, you can join us in raising mental health awareness by participating in our second annual Jersey Challenge and by attending our BBQ. The Jersey Challenge was started last year by a wonderful individual in the Tri-Cities community, Jimmy Whitlock. Jimmy wanted to create an

initiative for raising awareness around mental wellness through the circulation of bright green jerseys in the community. Keep your eye out for the jerseys next time you’re out and about, and who knows, maybe you’ll be nominated participate in the challenge! Regardless, you can donate at https://ca.gofundme.com/a-newview-of-mental-wellness. This challenge will continue up until July 27th – the cheque will be presented at our annual Family BBQ. Please join us at Lion’s Park from 2pm on Saturday July 27th for our annual BBQ. There you will meet our members, enjoy free food, and play fun games. Both of these events hold a lot of significance to the goals of New View Society, and through getting involved, you can help continue the conversation around mental health!

New View Society is focused on promoting the growth and recovery of its members in safe, positive environments of acceptance, wellness, and community. The truth is, these foundations are not just limited to New View, but also to everyone who is touched by mental illness. This is why we want to spread our arms out to more of the community, because our vision is “Community Health through Mental Health”.

By Jennifer Pownall

When the Community Kitchen at St. Catherine’s Anglican Church was started in early 2002, few realized the importance that it would come to hold in Port Coquitlam.

Even those at city hall did not initially see the need many had for a hot meal and a welcoming space, but a small number of dedicated parishioners were determined to see the project beyond its first tentative steps.

Bernie Poitras was one such volunteer.

By the autumn of the inaugural year, it was clear the value of the program outweighed any doubts.

And with the passing of two of the founding members, and the renaming of the program for one of them to ‘Paul’s Place Community Kitchen’, Bernie stepped up to take over its operations. For over sixteen years now, he has been in charge of a myriad of duties to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Bernie has helped develop a culture of caring and investment

at Paul’s Place. His meticulous attention to timing, food preparation, and cleaning is clear. He is familiar with every aspect of the kitchen and the good work that it does, and if asked he can offer fine details on the precise order in which everything is laid out on the tables and when, or exact specifications regarding soup ingredients and the way the finished product is to be stored for sale at a later date.

It seems clear the program has been as important to Bernie as he has been to it.

Paul’s Place Community Kitchen has been fortunate in the many partnerships it has forged over the years. Share Food Bank donates things such as buns, pies, and vegetables and they use the space to hand out parcels to families in need. The Tzu Chi Buddhist Charity Group runs the kitchen on the first and fourth Wednesday of every month. Bernie has overseen

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many collaborations, including the involvement of Trinity United Church and Soo Sung Presbyterian Church, and he has helped facilitate a number of lasting community relationships, the most important of which is with all of the program’s wonderful volunteers.

This year, Bernie Poitras is stepping down as the soup kitchen organizer. For over a decade and a half he has been at the helm of this important community fixture. Certainly, things won’t be the same without Bernie in charge. But because of his example, Paul’s Place will undoubtedly go on serving the needs of Port Coquitlam, one loving spoonful at a time.

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. August 13,2019 Port Coquitlam Lions Club 7:00 – 9:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 2675 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 0B9, Canada The Port Coquitlam Lions Club meet the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month To create inspired Lions Leadership so others may succeed” To strengthen our local and global communities through service and fellowship fulfilling the Lions motto, “WE SERVE” August 14,2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

LEGO Club 3:30-4:30pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd We have the LEGO, you bring your imagination! Kids ages 5 to 10, drop in.

August 15,2019 Farmers Market Great Zucchini Race 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen-week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

SFU’s Philosophers’ Café 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill

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Rd, Port Coquitlam A series of informal public discussions in the heart of our communities. Since 1998, this award-winning program has engaged the interests of scholars, seniors, students, philosophers, and non-philosophers through stimulating dialogue and the passionate exchange of ideas.

Drop in.

August 16,2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

August 17,2019 Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

Downtown PoCo Car Cruise 6:00 – 7:30pm Downtown port coquitlam Open to all Vehicles PreRegistration Only Location: Downtown Port Coquitlam http:// pococarshow.ca/cruise/ August 18,2019 Poco Car Show 10:00am – 6:00pm Downtown Port Coquitlam Since its beginnings in a parking lot on the corner of Shaughnessy Street and Lougheed Highway in 2005, to the amazing crowd of 70,000-plus spectators on hand in

2016, the Metro Ford Downtown PoCo Car Show has seen amazing growth and popularity. This year we anticipate larger crowds and more than 500 vehicles on display. There is also continuous entertainment throughout the day on the main stage, a beer gardens, model car building workshop and a huge children’s entertainment area for kids of all ages. http:// pococarshow.ca/about-us/ August 19,2019 Heritage Writers’ Group 10:30am–12pm PoCo Heritage, 150-2248 McAllister Ave Start capturing your life story for family and posterity! No preparation required; just bring a pen and paper, or your laptop.

August 20,2019 Off The Grid 7-9pm Leigh Square Community Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Square Creating “Instant Sonic Art” musicians improve and react spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced.

New Musicians and listeners are welcome. Please Call 604-7893456.

August 21,2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

August 22,2019 Farmers Market Blueberry Muffin Contest 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards

making downtown a destination.

A thirteen-week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

August 23,2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

August 24,2019 Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

August 27,2019 Terrific Tuesdays 10:00 am – 11:30 am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd, Port Coquitlam Have some fun at the library and make your Tuesday terrific! Join library staff on the last Tuesday of each month for crafts and other fun activities. This drop in program is for teens and adults with developmental challenges and their caregivers.

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Western Sky Books

Port Coquitlam’s Brand New Used Bookstore

Reading for Family Summertime Fun…

Here are some recommendations to get you started.

We have thousands of books to choose from.

Kids of all ages and family reading:

by Tamara Gorin

In the summer, everyone wants to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY. But it is still really easy to get caught up in either busyness or boredom, and that goes for little kids and big kids alike. While we have lots of social events and planned adventures to pack in on sunny summer days, some unstructured time to explore forests, riversides, beaches, and our own gardens and neighbourhoods is really valuable too.

Reading and play go hand in hand: our brains and our bodies are happier for it. Let’s encourage everybody to use their bodies and their imagination!

A family outing once a month to gather stacks of used books from Western Sky Books and the local libraries is a great way for everyone to choose their reading material while hanging out together on a slower paced day. And there is no judgement here: ‘adult’ books have a ‘summer’ or ‘beach reads’ category for a reason. There is nothing wrong with a light adventure, a love story, a stack of Archie or Simpsons comics, a spy novel or western, or some scrumptious historical fiction. In space. With vampires.

After all, the point is to enjoy ourselves, and each other.

Here’s a fun activity: when you finish your book (always return library books to the library!) put a note in it with your first name, the month you read it, and a sentence or two explaining why you liked it. Then leave it behind on a park bench, in a Little Library, at the resort lobby, or even on the bus. You can, of course, also bring your gently used volumes in to Western Sky Books or any used bookstore for credit, which will reduce the cost of your next stack of reading goodies.

So Tri-Cities: let’s READ, READ, READ this summer! p.s.: You can order audiobooks through Western Sky Books! Please see the website for details.

Two YA picks:

And our Adult Non-Fiction pick:

Burke and Widgeon: A History, Volume One – Lyle Litzenberger. Lyle and Melissa will sell copies at local markets this summer. You can also find copies at Western Sky Books in store and online.

Canada Reads books at Western Sky Books www.westernskybooks.com.

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Dream and discover endless possibilities all summer when you join FVRL’s Summer Reading Club (SRC) 2019. There is a club for everyone! We have reading records, contests, prizes and special events for all ages. Sign up begins June 3. Visit www.fvrl.ca for more information.

KIDS Great Gordini

Karima Essa

Stories Galore and More

Tiffany Stone

SRC Medal Ceremony

TEENS

Tuesday, July 9, 2 pm – 2:45 pm at Leigh Square Bandshell Join the Great Gordini and his assistant Otto the Skunky Munky for a show filled with magic tricks, wacky fun and a lot of opportunities to participate. Can you figure out the magic?

Imagine the possibilities!

Tuesday, July 23, 2 pm – 2:45 pm at Leigh Square Bandshell Puppets, poetry and props – imagine the possibilities! Join poet Tiffany Stone for poems and rhymes about flaming flamingos, baaaad animals and rainbow coloured clothes. There will be rhythm and rhyme and plenty of time for everyone to participate in the fun with words.

Tuesday, August 6, 2 pm – 2:45 pm at Leigh Square Bandshell Be a Bollywood star! Experience the magic and joy of dance and storytelling as Karima Essa performs Bollywood dance. Learn traditional dance moves with Karima. Imagine the possibilities!

Wednesday, August 28, 6 pm – 7:30 pm at Leigh Square Bandshell Norden the Magician, 6 pm – 6:45 pm Medal Ceremony, 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Celebrate a summer of reading. Norden will have you laughing until your sides hurt! Come see why Norden has won Children’s Magician of the Year over 10 times.

Tuesdays, 10 am – 11 am at Gates Park Thursdays, 10 am – 11 am at Sun Valley Park July 2 – August 8 Visit your local park this summer for puppets, stories, crafts and lots of fun! Presented by the Terry Fox Library and the Tri-Cities Literacy Committee.

Virtual Reality: Teen SRC Party

Thursday, August 29, 2 pm – 4 pm SRC is winding down! Come experience the thrill of virtual reality at the Teen SRC party and let the real world wash away. Real snacks will be served. This program is intended for ages 12 to 18. All teens under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

EVERYONE New Library Coming Soon

Terry Fox Library will be moving into your new library over the summer. Please check our website for the latest information on events, closure dates and where you can find us out in the community, www.fvrl.ca.

TERRY FOX LIBRARY 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam | 604-927-7999

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Do Do you you know know what what a a

Rubber-Nosed Rubber-Nosed Swamp Swamp Donkey Donkey is? is?

Owen Carlsen, in third grade at Castle Park Owen Carlsen, in third grade at Castle Park Elementary School, recently published his first Elementary School, recently published his first book about this very subject. The story is about book about this very subject. The story is about the adventures of a moose, also known as a Rubberthe adventures of a moose, also known as a RubberNosed Swamp Donkey, who encounters different Nosed Swamp Donkey, who encounters different Canadian animals that make fun of his name. With Canadian animals that make fun of his name. With his confidence lost, he goes on a journey where he his confidence lost, he goes on a journey where he eventually learns that his individuality is actually eventually learns that his individuality is actually his strength. The beautiful illustrations in this his strength. The beautiful illustrations in this story were created by fifth grade student Kiana story were created by fifth grade student Kiana Hrabinsky.

Hrabinsky.

How did you get the idea to write a story about a How did you get the idea to write a story about a Rubber-Nosed Swamp Donkey?

Rubber-Nosed Swamp Donkey?

Owen: When I was reading a book about cool facts.

Owen: When I was reading a book about cool facts.

Did you know a moose is called a Rubber-Nosed Did you know a moose is called a Rubber-Nosed Swamp Donkey in the Yukon?

Swamp Donkey in the Yukon?

How long did it take you to write this story?

How long did it take you to write this story?

Owen: I started writing it in December 2018 and I Owen: I started writing it in December 2018 and I finished writing it in early January 2019. finished writing it in early January 2019.

What made you choose these particular animals What made you choose these particular animals for the story? for the story?

Owen: I thought those animals would be good Owen: I thought those animals would be good because they live in the Yukon. It seemed like those because they live in the Yukon. It seemed like those animals would have that kind of personality. For animals would have that kind of personality. For example, the raven is kind of mischievous. example, the raven is kind of mischievous.

Which author inspires you?

Which author inspires you?

Owen: J.K. Rowling is pretty good. I like the Harry Owen: J.K. Rowling is pretty good. I like the Harry Potter series.

Potter series.

How did you do the pictures, Kiana?

How did you do the pictures, Kiana?

Kiana: Well, I used pencil crayons and I looked up Kiana: Well, I used pencil crayons and I looked up pictures of different Canadian animals online and pictures of different Canadian animals online and tried to copy them. I also fine-lined the animals so tried to copy them. I also fine-lined the animals so that they could stand out more. that they could stand out more.

What illustrator/artist inspires you?

What illustrator/artist inspires you?

Kiana: I like to look at works by artists like Van Gogh.

Kiana: I like to look at works by artists like Van Gogh.

What advice would you give to other students What advice would you give to other students who are interested in writing their own story? who are interested in writing their own story?

Owen: Read lots of books first and then see what type Owen: Read lots of books first and then see what type of book you want to write. Think about if you want of book you want to write. Think about if you want to write a picture book, chapter book, or non-fiction to write a picture book, chapter book, or non-fiction book. Then brainstorm and think about all your ideas book. Then brainstorm and think about all your ideas before you start writing. before you start writing.

Kiana: Be creative and always look for new ideas that Kiana: Be creative and always look for new ideas that your story could be about. your story could be about.

Owen: There is a story everywhere. You just have to Owen: There is a story everywhere. You just have to look around and use your imagination. look around and use your imagination.

What are your plans for the profits from the sale What are your plans for the profits from the sale of your book? of your book?

Kiana: The proceeds of the sale of this book will go Kiana: The proceeds of the sale of this book will go to the Castle Park Elementary Learning Garden. Our to the Castle Park Elementary Learning Garden. Our school is raising money to make a beautiful space for school is raising money to make a beautiful space for our students to learn about nature and the importance our students to learn about nature and the importance of taking care of the environment. of taking care of the environment.

Owen: It will also be a space for people in our Owen: It will also be a space for people in our community to gather in the evenings and on community to gather in the evenings and on weekends, where parents can hang out and kids can weekends, where parents can hang out and kids can play together. play together.

Where can people buy a copy of your book?

Where can people buy a copy of your book?

Kiana: This book is available for sale at Western Sky Kiana: This book is available for sale at Western Sky Books in Port Coquitlam Books in Port Coquitlam http://www.westernskybooks.com/ http://www.westernskybooks.com/

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Ukulele Jam 7-8:30pm Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd All “uked” up and no place to jam? All levels of experience are welcome at our fun and relaxed ukulele circle.

August 28,2019 Storytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

SRC is winding down! Come experience the thrill of virtual reality at the Teen SRC party and let the real world wash away. Real snacks will be served. This program is intended for ages 12 to 18. All teens under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

An Evening at the Museum PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

Join us for a special evening at the museum to learn more about Port Coquitlam! Refreshments will be served.

SRC Medal Ceremony 6-7:30pm Leigh Square Bandshell, 2253 Leigh Square Norden the Magician, 6 pm – 6:45 pm Medal Ceremony, 6:45 pm – 7:30 pm Celebrate a summer of reading. Norden will have you laughing until your sides hurt!

Come see why Norden has won Children’s Magician of the Year over 10 times.

August 30,2019 Babytime 10:15-10:45am Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd Make language fun! Start early with Babytime. Help your baby develop speech and language skills - enjoy bouncing, singing and rhyming with stories. Babytime is a fun, social bonding activity for babies AND caregivers. You can spend time after the program to meet and socialize.

August 29,2019 Farmers Market Corn Roast and Youth Fair 3-7pm 2253 Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen-week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

August 31,2019 Music in the Park 1:00 – 4:00pm Weekly on Saturday, until Sep 1, 2019 Lions Park 2300 Lions Way, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C, Canada This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm. Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

Virtual Reality: Teen SRC Party 2-4pm Please contact Terry Fox Library for location.

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ONGOING EVENTS FOR JULY/AUGUST 2019 ROTARY CLUB OF PORT COQUITLAM Thursday 4:15-5:30pm Wilson Seniors Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave LINCOLN TOASTMASTERS Tuesday [except the first Tuesday of the month] 7:30-9:30pm Hyde Creek Community Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave., Room #3 “Guests are welcome to attend.

For more info: http://lincoln. toastmastersclubs.org/ “ POCO YOUTH CREW (PYC) Tuesday 4-5:30pm Leigh Square, 2253 Leigh Square Work with the Youth leadership team to create positive changes in the community. Volunteer hours available. Snacks provided.

THE YOUTH GROUP Friday 4-6pm Rec. Complex (Wilson Lounge) “Join other LGBTQ2+ youth as we take part in movie nights, art activities and community leadership opportunity. We welcome everyone and snacks are provided!”

HYDE AWAY YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE Mon-Thurs 5-9pm Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. For $10, youth can purchase a Youth Access Card and take advantage of FREE recreational opportunities and discounts on registered programs.

HYDE AWAY YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTRE Fri-Sat 5-10pm Hyde Creek, 1379 Laurier Ave. For $10, youth can purchase a Youth Access Card and take

advantage of FREE recreational opportunities and discounts on registered programs.

BINGO - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturdays 12:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Saturday Bingo is an Open House Event. The first game begins at 1 pm and the event consists of 10 games. The winner of each game wins a steak, and the final game offers you a chance to win a $25 Safeway Gift Certificate when won within a limited numbers of balls.

MUSIC BINGO - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 Fridays 6:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Our Saturday Bingo is an Open House Event. The first game begins at 1 pm and the event consists of 10 games. The winner of each game wins a steak, and the final game offers you a chance to win a $25 Safeway Gift Certificate when won within a limited numbers of balls.

DROP-IN-DARTS - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Monday 7:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy S “Have fun at our weekly drop in Darts!

Please Note: No drop in darts on Statutory Holidays...”

CRIB - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 “New comers welcome, bring a partner. or we can find you one.

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POKER - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Wednesday 7-10pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 “Have fun at our weekly drop in poker!

Please Note: No drop in darts on Statutory Holiday” MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Tuesday 4pm Friday 4:30pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St “Enter our Meat Draw event every Tuesday and Friday!

Please Note: No Meat Draw on Statutory Holidays... “ MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 3:30-5:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St 4 pkgs of meat to be won. Draws happen every 1/2 hour for a total of 5 Draws SUPER MEAT DRAW - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Saturday 5:30-5:45pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St This Super Draw is weekly meat draw extravaganza of the week - some examples are BBQ day of Steak and Ribs, Prime Roasts total value is $45 - $50 ASSORTED GAMES - ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 133 Thursday 1:30-3:00pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St Assorted games HYDE AWAY JAM NIGHT Monday 4-5:00pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Do you play an instrument? Do standup comedy? In a band? Come to the Hyde away youth centre Monday nights and show off your talent with stage lighting and food!

POCO YOUTH CREW (11-18 yrs) Tuesday 4-5:00pm Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave Work together to make positive change in your community while developing your leadership skills.

Help create community and global legacy projects and get volunteer hours for graduation. Snacks included. Contact 604-927-7962 for additional info.

CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW Friday 3-6:00pm Arms Pub, 3261 Coast Meridian Rd “Each Friday The Arms Pub in Port Coquitlam hosts a Meat Draw to help raise funds for Crossroads Hospice Society. Please drop by and support this worthy cause.

For more information call 604-9450606 or info@crossroadshospice. org” THE ROYAL PURPLE MEAT DRAW Thursday 4:30- 5:30pm Arms Pub, Prairie and Coast Meridian, Poco.

“The Royal Purple Meat draw every Thursday at the Arms Pub”

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HERITAGE DETECTIVES Tuesday 10am-12pm PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Join our resident local historian Bryan Ness in a weekly exploration of different aspects of Port Coquitlam’s heritage and history!

The Books of Life and Other Curiosities | Venus Soberanes Monday-Friday Museum Hours Port Coquitlam Venus Soberanes’ series of whimsical art-object assemblages, books and shadow boxes inspired by themes of impermanence, memory, consciousness and dreams are installed in the glass display cabinets of the gallery.

A visual artist, expressive arts therapist, jeweler, experimental filmmaker, published author and shamanic dreamer, Soberanes has exhibited visual art works, film and video pieces in international film festivals, as well as solo and group shows.

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PoCo Dots Activities for Kids

By Jennifer Pownall

Canada Day

is just around the corner and with it comes the chance to explore some of its symbols. Collect a number of red and white items in a large, shallow bin – things like toy cars, a plastic Slinky, cookie cutters, pieces of ribbon, clothes pegs, bottle caps, or even confetti. Add in other items that are associated with Canada such as loonies or toonies, a flag, a toy moose or beaver, an empty maple syrup container, a miniature inuksuk, a mitten, maple leaves, or a small hockey stick. Set the bin out for sensory exploration as it is, or add water or dry rice for an extra element of play. Just be sure to leave out the poutine!

On July 30th, celebrate

World Friendship Day

August is

by gathering your friends to participate in this silly, yet sensational activity... explode a watermelon!

Start by laying down a clean tarp outside and placing a watermelon at the center. Remember safety is key, so an adult should be supervising the entire time.

Hand out safety glasses to each participant and have 500-600 standard elastic bands at the ready.

Take turns, or work collaboratively, to stretch the elastics, one at a time, around the horizontal middle of the melon. It will take a while, but eventually the pressure from the bands will split the fruit in half in a most spectacular way. Bonus: somewhere amid the sticky bits of watermelon you will find the explosion caused the rubber bands to come together to form one large ball. Don’t forget to eat up your mess!

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National Blueberry month

and that means delicious fun! Get the clan together and make an adventure out of visiting a berry farm and picking to your hearts’ content. After you have that sweet fruit secured, head to the kitchen to create something with it. Find recipes for muffins, scones, or a pie and bake as a family. Experiment with drying the berries whole or as fruit leather in the oven or with a dehydrator. Or make your own ice cream by combining 1 cup of half and half, 2 Tb sugar, and 1/2 tsp vanilla in a sandwich-sized, resealable plastic bag. Place the entire unit into a 1 gallon, resealable bag containing 4 cups of ice and 1/3 cup of rock salt, seal everything well, and take turns shaking it for a total of approximately five minutes. Top your homemade ice cream with those blue gems for a berry tasty treat!

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The store is run entirely by volunteers from the area and collects all their items by donation from local citizens. It specializes in gently-loved clothes, movies, and home décor fitting all kinds of styles, and it allows old items to be recycled for a new use.

Since its inception, the thrift shop has been able to raise over ONE MILLION DOLLARS to allow the Eagle Ridge Hospital to buy more equipment, thereby helping many people in the Tri Cities.

This small store aims to continue building its impact by offering a community space for people to repurpose items and be involved in positive change!

What is TravelRx? AVAILABLE AT WILSON PHARMACY

TravelRx provides travel medicine services for patients.

All your travel needs (immunizations, medications, supplies) can be taken care of in a convenient one stop shop. We at Wilson Pharmacy Provide the most comprehensive, accessible, and cost-effective service for the Tricities Community.

We carry all travel vaccinations in stock (including yellow fever) and available for administration 6 days a week to minimize delays and save you from making multiple trips. Patients can receive service on a drop in basis and can accommodate last minute travellers with our Rapid Access Program. We even do home visits for

clients with mobility issues and group vaccinations.

No consultation fee if the patient has a prescription from their primary care provider. If the patient has extended medical, we can bill their insurance directly for the cost of vaccinations and medications. Patients should call ahead if they require additional consultation to minimize wait time at clinic.

We can work with your doctor to recommend prescriptions that are essential to your travel health needs. Talk to our Pharmacist about your travel itinerary today!

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WHAT’S ON! PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS CALENDAR SUBMIT YOUR PORT COQUITLAM EVENTS TO INFO@WHATSONPOCO.CA. EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED AND ONLINE EVENTS CALENDAR (SEE: WWW.WHATSONPORTCOQUITLAM.CA), AND ALSO PROMOTED ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER. PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEE EVENTS WEBSITE FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. FARMERS MARKET Thursday 3-7pm Leigh Square The Farmers Market promotes awareness and appreciation for farm fresh produce, local eating which supports the economy and increase the capacity of small businesses (farmers and artisans) and non-profit organizations in the community. The Market enhances community participation and livability, and contributes towards making downtown a destination.

A thirteen week pilot market was held in 2009 and proved to be a resounding success. Now in its tenth year, the Market is held every Thursday from June to midOctober, from 3pm to 7pm in Leigh Square in the Community Arts Village by City Hall.

MUSIC IN THE PARK Saturdays 1:00-4:00pm Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) Jul 6 – Aug 31 This year enjoy the summer with an afternoon performance in Lions Park every Saturday from 1-4pm.

Music in the Park features the finest professional musicians from across Metro Vancouver, playing a variety of genres. All ages welcome. This event is FREE and Rain or Shine.

ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE The Leigh Square Artist in Residence program is a selfdirected residency offering artists time and opportunity to create, experiment and develop work, with dedicated studio time and in the context of a creative environment. In exchange for studio space, artists facilitate public workshops and outreach programs for the local community as part of their residency. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare for information on the current Artist in Residence, or to apply.

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Summer Artist-in-Residence | Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo Residency Term: June 3 - August 31, 2019 Using drawing as a vehicle for storytelling, Osvaldo Ramirez Castillo’s ongoing body of work is a constant revision of historical, cultural and personal experience. Osvaldo is concerned with issues of collective memory, historical trauma and transnational identity within a global context, explored through the possibilities of narrative. His art practice is an intuitive construction of memory as a form of personal myth-making that casts political expressions, voices modes of resistance, and most recently speaks to a process of reconstruction and reconciliation.

COMMUNITY ART EXHIBITIONS The Michael Wright Art Gallery (MWAG), and Outlet Gallery at Leigh Square feature a rotating program of exhibitions by local and regional artists. Operating as a gallery and community art hub, the exhibitions advance knowledge, appreciation and understanding of the visual arts by integrating art into community life and contributing significantly to the cultural landscape of Port Coquitlam. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ leighsquare for more information on current and upcoming exhibitions.

Outlet Gallery Imaginings II: A Collection of Port Coquitlam Student Artwork | Terry Fox, Riverside, and CABE Secondary Schools May 1 – July 30, 2019 Ideas and possibilities are the result of imagination. The mental work of the imagination is fundamental to creating, making, and learning. This act elevates thoughts from the mundane to the fantastic. The Imaginings Exhibition highlights the breadth, depth and possibilities of ideas made by local students of Terry Fox Secondary, Riverside Secondary, and CABE Secondary schools

Collaborative Alchemy by Phyllis Schwartz, Edward Peck, and Pierre Leichner August 1 - October 28, 2019 Phyllis Schwartz, Pierre Leichner and Edward Peck are artists whose practice contemplates the full cycle of natural growth and transitions that are in an ever-changing state.

They use plant-based materials to create works of art that speak to issues of permanence and impermanence. They are choreographers and arrangers who have manipulated natural materials into compositions that challenge the viewer to contemplate time, form, and the ephemeral.

Michael Wright Art Gallery Imaginings II: A Collection of Port Coquitlam Student Artwork | Terry Fox, Riverside, and CABE Secondary Schools May 1 – July 30, 2019 Ideas and possibilities are the result of imagination. The mental work of the imagination is fundamental to creating, making, and learning. This act elevates thoughts from the mundane to the fantastic. The Imaginings Exhibition highlights the breadth, depth and possibilities of ideas made by local students of Terry Fox Secondary, Riverside Secondary, and CABE Secondary schools String Theory by Pepe Hidalgo August 1 - October 28, 2019 Spanish painter Pepe Hidalgo shares his surreal series of works that question the mechanics of reality, creating a world of dreamlike possibilities. For the past 17 years, Pepe has made paintings with dots, points, and bubbles.

Little by little his work has evolved into distorted, disproportionate forms, but he is always trying to respect the rules of harmony, volume, color and perspective.

Pepe’s style is narrative in the figurative and abstract genre. His figurative is not related to realism, it is created from his imagination, and his memory of sensation of reality.

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The Power of Art to Change our Youths Lives.

Around the world, there are programs and proof of the benefits of the Arts in the development of the young mind. Art helps to improve not only creativity, it also enhances social skills, develops self-esteem, reduces stress, increases self-confidence and makes more resilient adults.

Art offers an answer, but we need your help.

The Port Coquitlam Arts Council (FLSS) wants to bring a Free Poco Senior Youth Art Drop-in Session to Port Coquitlam.

Free for Poco Youth 13 – 18 years of age.

We have secured space with the City of Poco, but we need your help with the funding to run the program for a year.

The Program will focus on many disciplines of Art, featuring guest artists and the development of an annual public community art project.

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We can offer tax donation receipts for any donation over $25 upon request.

If you wish to know more about the program or find out how you can support the Arts in Port Coquitlam do not hesitate to reach out to us at any time pocoarts@gmail.com For more information go to www.pocoartscouncil.ca

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