What's On! Port Coquitlam Jan/Feb 2016

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Rotary Club’s 11th Birthday! WILSON CENTRE HEALTHY LIVING FAIR Give Her Wings Gala I AM SOMEONE CROSSROADS COFFEEHOUSE

1st Annual Port Coquitlam Community Support Awards Check out page 19 to learn about these new awards from What’s On! Port Coquitlam and the Rotary Club of Port CoquitlamCentennial. Nominate a deserving business today!

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Contents:

Business Directory

Rotary – 7 Healthy Living Fair -10 Tree Festival -12 The Age of Love - 13 Give Her Wings Gala – 13 Kids Page - 14 Terry Fox Library – 15 I AM SOMEONE – 16 Mayor’s Corner – 17 Recipe Page – 18 Community Support Awards – 19 Photos Page – 20 Artist Feature – 21 Franchise Page – 24 Student Profile – 25 Distribution List – 28 PoCo Heritage – 31 Crossroads Coffeehouse – 32

Barrie Seaton – Cover Evergreen Cultural Centre – 2 4 Cats – 5 City Page - 9 EWaves Toning & Wellness – 11 PoCo Insurance – 11 PoCo Entrepreneurs - 11 On Track Dental – 13 Capture Studios – 31

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JANUARY CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW January 1st 3:00PM – 6:00PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road R.I.P.P.E.D. Workout - 12063 Resistance.Interval.Power.Plyometrics. Endurance.Diet January 2nd 8:15AM – 9:15AM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue. Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca Tree Chipping January 2nd 9:00AM – 4:00PM #1 Fire Hall, 1725 Broadway Street Minimum donation of $5 for BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund Group Weight Room Orientation 12330 January 2nd 11:30AM – 12:30PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue. Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca Tree Chipping January 3rd 9:00AM – 4:00PM #1 Fire Hall, 1725 Broadway Street Minimum donation of $5 for BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund FREE Swim! January 3rd 1:00PM - 3:00PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Foundations English Classes January 5th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Storytime January 6th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Pyjama Storytime January 6th 6:45PM – 7:15PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Children are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie. ZUMBA - 12040 January 6th 7:05PM – 8:05PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca R.I.P.P.E.D. Workout - 12052 Resistance.Interval.Power.Plyometrics. Endurance.Diet January 7th 8:15AM – 9:15AM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca English Practice Group January 7th 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in. Foundations English Classes January 7th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road ZUMBA - 12041 January 7th 7:05PM – 8:05PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca

Group Weight Room Orientation 12331 January 9th 11:30AM – 12:30PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca Babytime January 11th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Adult Colouring Club January 11th 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments provided. Council Meeting January 11th 7:00PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street For meeting agenda please see the webpage, http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/ City_Government/Council_Meetings.htm Foundations English Classes January 12th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed January 12th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Volunteer as a reading buddy to a child in Grades K to 3 to help them improve their reading skills. Reading Buddies January 12th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Parents, if you have a son or daughter in Kindergarten to Grade 3 who would like to be a better reader, this is a great way to get extra reading practice!

Zumbathon January 4th 7:00PM – 8:30PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Call 604-927-7946 R.I.P.P.E.D. Workout - 12050 Resistance.Interval.Power.Plyometrics. Endurance.Diet January 5th 8:15AM – 9:15AM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca

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Reading Buddies January 14th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Storytime January 15th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW January 15th 3:00PM – 6:00PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road Storytime January 16th 11:00AM – 11:30AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Babytime January 18th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Adult Colouring Club January 18th 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments provided. Rhymes of Times – Morning People and Nocturnals January 19th 10:30AM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Foundations English Classes January 19th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed January 19th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies January 19th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime January 8th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Babytime January 4th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed January 14th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Adult Learner Book Club January 8th 2:30PM – 3:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime January 13th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Teen Advisory Group January 19th 7:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW January 8th 3:00PM – 6:00PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Shades of Green January 8th 7:00PM - 10:00PM The Gathering Place - 1100 - 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door. PiYo - 11969

New Members Tea January 13th 2:00PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Call 604-927-7970 for more info

Storytime January 20th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Dynamic combination of Pilates and Yoga January 9th 10:45AM – 11:45AM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Free to attend Register today at 604-927-7946 or www.experienceit.ca

LEGO Club (5-12 years) January 13th 3:30PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road English Practice Group January 14th 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

English Practice Group January 21st 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Practice English in a friendly, social situation. Presented in partnership with SHARE Family and Community Services. Drop in.

Foundations English Classes January 14th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

General Meeting January 21st 1:00PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue

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January Continued Foundations English Classes January 21st 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed January 21st 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies January 21st 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime January 22nd 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW January 22nd 3:00PM – 6:00PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Professor Douglas Fraser January 22nd 7:00PM - 10:00PM The Gathering Place - 1100 - 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door. Babytime January 25th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road NEW! Heritage Writers Group January 25th 10:30PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue This is not a genealogy group, but about how to capture your stories of you. Bring a pen, paper, or your laptop and let’s get started! Adult Colouring Club January 25th 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments provided. World Films January 25th 6:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Family Literacy Day January 27th 3:45PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road All are welcome. Coffee Mug Book Club January 27th 7:00PM – 8:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road New members are welcome to join. Watercolor Demonstration by Artist Yuki Goodman January 27th 7:00PM – 9:00PM The Outlet in Leigh Square - 1100-2248 McAllister Avenue Art Focus Artists’ Association hosts monthly free demos and is open to the community. For more information visit www. myartclub.com/art.focus English Practice Group January 28th 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in. Foundations English Classes January 28th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed January 28th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies January 28th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road An Evening at the Museum January 28th 7:00PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue A Nomad Settles Down At Last: Larry Jacobsen, author and PoCo Heritage member, tells his story of growing up in the BC interior and Alberta. Storytime January 29th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY MEAT DRAW January 29th 3:00PM – 6:00PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road

FEBRUARY

Foundations English Classes January 25th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime January 27th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

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Foundations English Classes February 2nd 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed February 2nd 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies February 2nd 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Adult Learner Book Club February 1st 2PM – 3PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Sunday Coffee Concert February 7th 2PM – 4PM Terry Fox Theatre - 1260 Riverwood Gate For more info: 604-927-PLAY (7529) BC Family Day – Drop In PlayTime February 8th 1PM – 3PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre – 1379 Laurier Ave. For families with children 10 yrs and younger – FREE! Rhymes of Times – Trips Near and Far February 8th 10:30AM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Dig out your vacation photos and bring them along to share as we reminisce about our vacations, good and bad.

Storytime February 3rd 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Foundations English Classes February 9th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Pyjama Storytime February 3rd 6:45PM – 7:15PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Children are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie.

Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed February 9th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

English Practice Group February 4th 10:30AM – 12PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in. Chinese New Year Luncheon (50+) February 4th 12:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue For more info: 604-927-7935 Foundations English Classes February 4th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed February 4th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies February 4th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime February 5th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Babytime February 1st 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

FREE Swim! February 7th 1PM - 3PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Courtesy of Westminster Savings.

Off The Grid February 2nd 7PM – 9PM 2253 Leigh Square Experience the creation of “Instant Sonic Art.” Free admission. For more info: 604-789-3456. http:// www.myspace.com/otgensemble

Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw February 5th 3PM – 6PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road

Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers ers Needed January 25th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies January 25th 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

World Films February 1st 6PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Tri-City Wordsmiths February 6th 2PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Everyone is welcome. Contact pandorabee@gmail.com for more information.

To advertise call 778 886 9452 or e-mail whatsonpoco@live.com

Reading Buddies February 9th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Council Meeting February 9th 7PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street For meeting agenda please see the webpage, http://www.portcoquitlam.ca/ City_Government/Council_Meetings.htm Storytime February 10th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road LEGO Club (5-12 years) February 10th 3:30PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road English Practice Group February 11th 10:30AM – 12PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in. Foundations English Classes February 11th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed February 11th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies February 11th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Storytime February 12th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Introduce kids to the love of books and language with Storytime!

Port Coquit lam Centennial

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Come help us celebrate the Port Coquitlam Rotary club’s 11th birthday in Las Vegas style at Giggle Dam

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When: February 28th 2016 Doors Open 4pm Floor Show & Mingle 5pm Dinner 6pm Show 7pm 7p pm

Where: Giggle Dam 2616 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam

$60 incl. taxes

4pm F d i i E Fundraising Eventt tto support t th the For Kids Sake Program from Tri-City Transitions Society 5pm 6pm 7pm

The For Kids Sake program offers after-school activeties for children aged 6 to 12 focused on helping them develop healthy relationships, build stronger support networks with class mates, decrease disruptive behaviours, and increase their socialization skills. The program runs from 3 to 5 pm at an elementary school in SD#43.

For ticket information call Barrie Seaton 604.945.6627 or Ron Goyette 604.512.4398 Whats On! • www.whatsonportcoquitlam.ca

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Weekly Events Roots Opening Reception – International Year of the Forest and Spirit Week Festival February 12th 2PM age Leigh Square Community Arts Village 2253 Leigh Square uto, Featuring Vicki Allesia, Pat de Couto, owska, Amanda Maxwell, Urszula Petrykowska, erie Sarah Ronald, Cathy Rycroft, Valerie Simons and guest artists. More info: 604.927.8400 Salina Cheng Music Academy – Annual Recital February 12th 12:15PM and 2PM Terry Fox Theatre - 1260 Riverwood Gate More info: 604.468.9403 Adult Learner Book Club February 12th 2:30PM – 3:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw February 12th 3PM – 6PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Chapter 11 February 12th 7:00PM - 10:00PM The Gathering Place - 1100 - 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door. Hyde Creek Hatchery & Education Centre Open House February 13th – 10AM – 2PM Hyde Creek Hatchery – 3636 Coast Meridian Road FREE

Valentine / Spirit Skate February 13th – 12:45 – 4PM Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex – 2150 Wilson Avenue Dress in red and join us for skating activities and special treats! Donations of Canadian Tire money accepted for the Canadian Tire Jumpstart program, FREE admission and rentals. Sunday Coffee Concert – Felice Women’s Choir February 13th – 1:30PM Terry Fox Theatre - 1260 Riverwood Gate More info: 604.927.8440 Spirit Festival Songwriting Workshop February 13th - 3:30PM-4:30PM Terry Fox Theatre - 1260 Riverwood Gate FREE. Everyone welcome. More info: 604.927.8440

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General Meeting February 18th 1PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Guest speaker Rebecca Bishop from the Vancouver Heritage Foundation discusses Benjamin Moore’s True Colours heritage paint palette and early paint technology from Vancouver’s early years. Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed February 18th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Babytime February 15th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Reading Buddies February 18th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

NEW! Heritage Writers Group February 15th 10:30PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue

Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed February 16th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies February 16th 4PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Community Dinner February 16th 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Hosted by Wilson Centre and Youth Services. Enjoy lasagna, Caesar salad, roll, dessert and a beverage. Tickets $6/EA; $3 for children under 6. Purchase tickets at any Parks and Rec facility. For more info: 604-927-7935 Off The Grid February 16th 7PM – 9PM 2253 Leigh Square Experience the creation of “Instant Sonic Art.” Free admission. For more info: 604-789-3456. http:// www.myspace.com/otgensemble Teen Advisory Group February 16th 7PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

English Practice Group February 25th 10:30AM – 12PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in. Foundations English Classes February 25th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Storytime February 26th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

World Films February 15th 6PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Foundations English Classes February 16th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Watercolor Demonstration by Artist Karen Holland February 24th 7PM – 9PM The Outlet in Leigh Square - 1100-2248 McAllister Avenue Art Focus Artists’ Association hosts monthly free demos and is open to the community. For more information visit www. myartclub.com/art.focus

Storytime February 19th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Kids’ Movie Matinee February 19th 1:30PM – 3:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Call to find out what’s playing. Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw February 19th 3PM – 6PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road

Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw February 26th 3PM – 6PM Arms Pub – 3261 Meridian Road Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse presents Mad for Joy February 26th 7:00PM - 10:00PM The Gathering Place - 1100 - 2253 Leigh Square $5 admission at the door. Wild McLean Boys of Kamloops February 27th 2PM – 4PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Join popular BC historian John Mitchell for an exciting presentation about BC’s early beginnings

Storytime February 20th 11AM – 11:30AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Babytime February 22nd 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road World Films February 22nd 6PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Foundations English Classes February 23rd 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Storytime February 24th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime February 17th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road English Practice Group February 18th 10:30AM – 12PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in. Foundations English Classes February 18th 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Babytime February 29th 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Coffee Mug Book Club February 24th 7PM – 8PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road New members are welcome to join.

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World Films February 29th 6PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

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3rd Annual PoCo Heritage Christmas Tree Festival Once again the Annual PoCo Heritage Christmas Tree Festival was a smashing success! s! y This was the third year that PoCo Heritage has organized this event and it was very utt popular this year with 80+ businesses and community groups participating throughout s.. the city and a large number of residents viewing the trees and voting for their favourites. y Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this fun, family community HYHQW /RRNLQJ IRUZDUG WR QH[W \HDU·V WUHHV

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We recently interviewed Erin Moore, Executive Director of I AM SOMEONE, about the society, their recent annual online auction and how they are helping youth being bullied in the Lower Mainland. 1. How did I AM SOMEONE come about? I AM SOMEONE was formed in 2012 by community leaders in Port Coquitlam following the tragic suicides of a number of local youth. 2. How did the online auction start? How many years has it been going? Last year the Coquitlam Centre marketing department put on the online auction with all the proceeds going to the I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying Society. This year, due to time constraints and too many events going on at the same time, Coquitlam Centre offered to be a major sponsor and the I AM SOMEONE Society hosted the event. This is the second year we have done this. 3. Was it successful this year? How much money was raised? The Ultimate Online Auction was a huge success again this year matching the same amount of funds raised last year . . . . $20,000. 4. Where does the money go? This past year, in partnership with bc211, I AM SOMEONE now delivers the texting service from Whistler to Hope, 7 days a week, 8am – 11pm and it is I AM SOMEONE’S goal and responsibility to market the service so youth know about the texting service. 5. Who were some of the businesses/sponsors? Coquitlam Centre, Dominion Lending Centres, Tri-City News, Westwood Printing, Tower Graphics and Jolly Roger Creative – amazing sponsors!

is extremely generous with her time and talent and offered to take on this project for us last year and this year offered to work closely with her contacts to help make this event a success.

We are looking for sustainable funding and strategic partners who want to work with I AM SOMEONE to promote this new service to youth. Our goal is to ensure all 7. What is I AM SOMEONE hoping to youth know about this free service. accomplish? What are your goals? The next goal will be to offer this service The I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying throughout all of British Columbia and Society, together with bc211, have across Canada. Working with bc211 we partnered to offer youth in the Lower have an opportunity in 2015/16 to achieve Mainland with an innovative texting tool this goal. It will be vital to the success to that links youth with the resources they need, how and when they want it. Research find a national partner with the same goals of helping our youth. in Canada tells us that youth today send on average 3400 text messages a month. Youth experiencing issues with bullying may 8. Do you have any other events other than the online auction? be scared and not know what to do. By sending an anonymous text message, they I AM SOMEONE will be doing something unique and special around Pink Shirt Day can access non-judgmental professional in February 2016. As we roll out our media support, as well as options, information, and referrals to services in their community campaign in the New Year be sure to be that can help. It is that simple to get help – watching for unique events that will help get our message out to teens and adults just txt ‘211’ 2TALK to someone. about texting 211. I AM SOMEONE is developing and 9. Anything else you would like to implementing a targeted marketing share? I AM SOMEONE Ending Bullying campaign through traditional and social Society is made up of dedicated individuals media outlets to promote the youth texting who have big hearts and volunteer their service. bc211 provides monthly reporting time to make a difference in young on key performance indicators which people’s lives. We need help spreading the demonstrates a need for the service. The message: Are you or someone you top call drivers know feeling bullied, feel sad, alone, afraid? – txt ‘211’ 2TALK to someone. This very simple act can save a young life by a single text message.

6. How did Coquitlam Centre come on board? We are honoured to have Deborah Stetz, Marketing Director at Coquitlam Centre, be one of our Board of Directors with I AM SOMEONE. She

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are feeling alone, bullying, sadness and grief.

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featuring Erin Moore 1. What do you enjoy the most about being g married to the May yor? Greg is the same ‘guy’ at h ho ome m as he e is in his i work life fe e. He He is fu fun to to be with th h, charismatic, charming, han an nds d om me an and a pe and pers rsson who ho ca arres es ab bo out outt mak kin ing ga difference in pe p op ple le’ss lives es. I ju ust st love hi h m so o muc uch h!! h

2. I know w the Mayor is a busy person. How do you make tiime for fa amily? Fa Family iss my numbe berr one priority ty.. Greg and d I do a br bris isk k wa alk k eve very y mo orrn niing g for one ho our u with our dog Molly. We use this tim ime to ca attch tch up w wiith h ea ac ch ot othe her her and d pl plan out our day as a family. We spend d a lot of ti time me e commu om o mmu mun nica nica ni ati t ng g an nd d sh har aring. g. We all love to text each other me mess ssag ss sag ages e thr h ou ugh ghou out ou ut th the da day, jus day, ust to check in ch n.

3. Did you gro ow up in PoCo too? ? Yes, I was born an nd raised in Port Coquitl tlam tl am. am m I we went nt to Irrvi vine ne n e Ele eme ment ntar nt ary, ar y,, the en George Pearkes Jr Secondary, which is now Minnek khada Mid id ddl dle e Sc cho hool o , and ol then PoCo High School before it changed its name to Terry Fo Foxx Hi High gh School. Greg and I met working together for the City of Port Coquitlam in the Youth department.

4. What is your favourite thing/place in Port Coquitlam? I love the outdoors, exercising and participating in outdoor recreation so I would have to say that the amazing trails Port Coquitlam offers and the safety and sense of community y that I feel is my y favourite.

5. How important is it to you to be an involved member of your community? I have always enjoyed participating and volunteering in my community. By getting involved I get to meet people, make a difference, and learn about the diversity our community has to offer. Volunteering intrinsically motivates me to be a better person and be a giving person.

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hat’s On! Port Coquitlam and the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam-Centennial would like to acknowledge all the good work Port Coquitlam businesses do for our community. We know that there are many businesses dedicated to giving back to the community that supports them and we would like them to be recognized. So how does your business support community initiatives, charitable programs and causes? Do you and your employees volunteer your time? Initiate fundraisers? Support community events? Let us know and your business could win one year of free advertising in What’s On! Port Coquitlam! Don’t have a business of your own but know of one that ȴWV WKH DERYH FULWHULD" 7KHQ \RX FDQ QRPLQDWH WKHP as well. We will do a draw for all people who submit their business or a business they know to win a gift basket full of goodies from local businesses. Winners will be honored at the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Anniversary Dinner on February 28, 2016 DW WKH *LJJOH 'DP 'LQQHU 7KHDWUH Please email your detailed submissions to info@whatsonpoco.ca. Please be sure to include the following information in your email: • Your name & contact information • Name of business being nominated • How the business is supporting Port Coquitlam Nominated business must be based in Port Coquitlam. Home-based business are eligible to be nominated as well. All submissions must be received by February 10, 2016. Winners will be announced on February 20, 2016.

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Take a photo of yourself holding the January / February issue of What’s On! Magazine and get in print and on-line! Going on vacation? Don’t forget to take your current copy of What’s On! Port Coquitlam with you and snap a picture for us. We want to see where in the world What’s On will travel to! E-mail your photos to info@whatsonpoco.ca Sam In, Branch Manager RBC Fremont Village

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Kathleen Williams PoCo Insurance

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Focus on Markus Fahrner Local Artist & Graphic Designer Walking along the streets of Port Coquitlam, if you look up, you can see the various banners which Markus has been creating for the past three years. If you have ever been to Summer in the City, you have seen his posters and program guides. Markus currently owns his own letterpress print shop with a 1910 Colt Armoury Printing Press, an historical unique North American letterpress which makes an impression directly in the paper, making the print a tactile experience.

arkus Fahrner is an artist/graphic designer with 15 years’ experience living in Port Moody with his family and they consider this one of the best moves they ever made. The Tri-Cities has become their home.

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He currently involved in the Port Moody Station Museum trench project and enjoys giving guided tours to local school groups and talks related to history. He was delighted to be able to contribute to the BC/Yukon Command Military Service Recognition Book by doing their layout. If you are in need of a graphic designer to make your ideas RU EXVLQHVV VWDQG RXW IURP WKH à RRG RI LPDJHV DURXQG XV Markus would be happy to hear from you. Markus’ design experience ranges from packaging design DQG FUHDWLQJ DQG OD\LQJ RXW SRVWHUV à \HUV DQG ERRNV

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Organizing 101 Cathy Minler

A New Year always symbolizes a new start to me and that means getting rid of all the old junk that we no longer need but, for some reason, have hung onto and stored for months. It also means cleaning up the house and getting cupboards, closets and files in order so we can start this brand new year off on the right foot.

TOSS, DONATE, SELL. Those are the only categories you need and everything will fall into one of them. Place every item from that room into these piles. Only the KEEP items will go back into the room. The TOSS items can go to the dump or you can call a junk removal company, the DONATE items can go to Value Village or a charity and the SELL items go on craigslist or into a garage sale.

Luckily I’m a very organized person and love to organize and downsize, so I don’t have a lot to do each year. But for those that don’t find organizing a fun way to spend a weekend, here are some tips to get you started and make the task seem less overwhelming.

4. Not sure what to get rid of? If you haven’t used it or looked at it in the last year then you don’t need it. Exception: family/childhood mementoes. Taxes paperwork – keep these for 7 years then shred. (Note: make sure you shred any paperwork that has any personal information on it.)

1. Break it down – break your home down into sections, most likely room by room, and make a list of what you want to accomplish in each room. Then break it down again by picking one task in one room to work on. That is the only task you need to think about.

5. Once the room is empty make sure to give it a good clean and even a fresh coat of paint if it needs it or if you feel up to it!

2. Once you’ve chosen your task, set aside a time that you will work on it and then set a timer for whatever amount of time works for you, even if it’s just 5 minutes. Then focus solely on that task for that time. Once the timer rings, you’re done. Repeat this until all the tasks you want to accomplish in each room are done. 3. If you are sorting items in a room, then find a space where you can sort everything into piles: KEEP,

6. When you return the items to the room, make sure you they are put back in an orderly way so you know where to find them. Get some banker boxes from the office stationary store and write on the front exactly what’s in them. Get some files for your bills, etc too. (These are much cheaper at the dollar store.) Remember that clutter not only creates mess and chaos in your home, it creates chaos in your life too. It costs you time, money and energy. Are you willing to pay that price for some stuff that you don’t even need?

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Student Feature Each issue we are featuring a youth in Port Coquitlam that is doing great things in their community. This issue we’re putting the focus on Terra Pinheiro, an honour roll grade 12 student at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School. Terra is a hardworking, dependable student, very enthusiastic with a love for working with others. She enjoys being challenged and trying new things and meeting new people. She has maintained first class honours (+80%) since grade eight. Volunteering in Port Coquitlam is very important to Terra as demonstrated through her numerous volunteer experience. Terra currently spends her volunteer time helping kids learn how to swim at Hyde Creek Rec Centre, knitting hats and scarves at her school for those in need and reading scripture to the kids at St. Luke’s Parish. She also volunteers at The Door is Open in the downtown eastside in Vancouver where she helps with meal preparation and socializing with the guests. Education is also very important to Terra as evidenced through the honours and awards she has received in recent years: • Grade Seven – Religion Award - highest mark in the class • Grade Nine – Music Award – one of the 3 highest marks in the class • Continuously on First Class Honour Roll since Grade Eight • Selected by Port Coquitlam Rotary Club to represent our city at the Democracy in Youth Conference 2015 in Victory BC Terra is definitely a youth making a difference at Archbishop Carney and in her community of Port Coquitlam. Whats On! • www.whatsonportcoquitlam.ca

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Did You Know? New Year’s Trivia! Here are some facts and trivia about New Year’s that you may or may not know already. • The first New Year was celebrated 4,000 years by the ancient Babylonians

• In Ancient Rome the New Year began on March 1st

• In Sydney, Australia over 1 million people line the harbour to watch the fireworks

• The top 10 resolutions are usually to lose weight, eat more healthily, exercise more, stop smoking, stick to a budget, save money, get more organized, be more patient, find a better job • The New Year’s Eve Ball was first and to just be a better person dropped in Times Square in 1907 over all after there was a fireworks ban • Approximately 1 million people • The only times the New Year’s gather in Times Square each Even Ball was not dropped was New Year’s Eve in 1942 and 1943 due to wartime restrictions • Julius Caesar made January the 1st day of the year back • In Italy, people wear red in 46B.C. but England and its underwear on New Year’s Day to American colonies didn’t do the bring good luck all year long same until 1752 • The top three places to celebrate New Year’s are Las Vegas, Disneyworld and New York City

Did You Know? Valentine’s Day Trivia! Here are some facts and trivia about Valentines Day that you may or may not know already. • There are a number of theories about the origin of Valentine’s Day, but the most popular dates back to the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 A.D. Claudius didn’t want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, Valentine was jailed and then executed by order of the Emperor on Feb. 14. While in jail, he wrote a love note to the jailor’s daughter, signing it, “From your Valentine”

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• In 1537, England’s King Henry VII officially declared Feb. 14th St. Valentine’s Day • Richard Cadbury produced the first box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day in the late 1800s

• Teachers receive the most Valentine’s Day cards, followed by children, mothers, wives, sweethearts and pets • Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Denmark and Italy.

• 73 percent of people who buy flowers for Valentine’s Day are men, while only 27 percent are women • Red roses are considered the flower of love because the color red stands for strong romantic feelings

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Winter Pet Safety Even though we might not get the cold, snowy winter weather like the rest of the country, we do still get some not-so-nice weather which can affect our furry family members. Here are some tips to keep your pets happy and healthy during the winter months: 1. Be sure to clean their paws after being outside for a walk as the salt used to melt snow/ice can irritate their paws causing them to lick them and ingest the salt. 2. Watch out for antifreeze at this time of year. Dogs and cats are very attracted to the sweet taste of it but a mere tablespoon can kill a small cat or dog. 3. Thump the hood of your vehicle before starting it up on especially cold

mornings. Cats will climb their water source has inside to keep warm not become frozen. It from the engine. A quick might not be frozen solid thump on the hood will but if the top is ice then scare them out before they can’t access the you start up. water below. 4. Don’t transport your dog in the back of your truck. 6. Also make sure any Icy roads increase the outdoor pets have easy accident rates at this access to warm shelter time of year and your away from the wind. They dog could get severely may have a fur coat but injured or killed if they they can still get cold. get thrown out during an accident. 7. If your dog will tolerate it, get them a sweater or 5. If your pet is an outdoor jacket to wear during the pet, make sure to colder months to help regularly check that keep them warm and dry.

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EVENTS Rhymes of Times - January Morning People and Nocturnals: How did your internal clock impact your life story? We want to hear all about it. 19th @ 10:30AM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

General Meeting - January 21st @ 1:00PM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives NEW! Heritage Writers Group - January 25th @ 10:30AM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives This is not a genealogy group, but about how to capture your stories of you. Each of us has a unique story and this group will help you to get started writing yours. Bring a pen, paper, or your laptop and let’s get started.

Monthly HR Committee Meeting - January 26th @12:00PM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives

An Evening at the Museum - January 28th @ 7:00PM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives A Nomad Settles Down At Last: Larry Jacobsen, author and PoCo Heritage member, tells his story of growing up in the BC interior and Alberta. Rhymes of Times - February 8th @ 10:30AM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Trips Near and Far: Dig out your vacation photos and bring them along to share as we reminisce about our vacations, good and bad. NEW! Heritage Writers Group - February 15th @ 10:30AM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives This is not a genealogy group, but about how to capture your stories of you. Each of us has a unique story and this group will help you to get started writing yours. Bring a pen, paper, or your laptop and let’s get started! General Meeting - February 18th @ 1:00PM PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives Guest speaker Rebecca Bishop from the Vancouver Heritage Foundation discusses Benjamin Moore's True Colours heritage paint palette and early paint technology from Vancouver's early years.

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