What's On! Port Coquitlam March April 2016

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Port Coquitlam

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Saturday May 7, 2016 at 10.30 am in downtown Port Coquitlam

The Rotary Wheel will lead the Rotary May Day Parade again in 2016

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What’s On! Port Coquitlam Team Cathy Minler info@whatsonpoco.ca

Angela Andersen angela@whatsonpoco.ca

Leah Barker leah@whatsonpoco.ca Office:

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Contents:

Business Directory

Art Focus – 29 Author Feature: Jaime Windle – 12 Centennial Community Garden – 27 City Page – 9 Community Ventures - 21 Cover Photo Contest – 16 & 17 Crossroads Coffeehouse – 32 Distribution List – 28 Events Calendar – 4, 6, 7 & 8 Franchise Page – 24 Kids Page – 22 Mayor’s Corner – 25 New View Society - 23 Photos Page – 18 Recipe – 20 Rotary May Day Parade – 2 & 5 Stories of Inspiration – 30 Terry Fox Library – 10 Tri-Cities Rotaract – 31

4 Cats – 13 & 29 Barrie Seaton – 19 Credit Counselling Society – 14 Evergreen Cultural Centre – 15 On Track Dental – 21 PoCo Insurance – 21 Tri-City Baby & Family Show – 11 Tri-City Wedding Show – 11

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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.

MARCH Foundations English Classes March 1st, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Storytime March 2nd, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Youth and Seniors’ Dinner Night March 2nd, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

Pyjama Storytime March 2nd, 6:45PM – 7:15PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Felice Women’s Choir March 3rd, 10:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The public is Free to watch the practice, to participate contact Mr. Kim at 604.949.1486 Stroke Art Club March 3rd, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE English Practice Group March 3rd, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Storytime March 9th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

The Homework Club March 4th, 5-7PM The Gathering Place – 2248 McAllister Ave District 43 and homeschooling students are invited to free tutoring and mentoring for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. FREE

LEGO Club March 9th, 3:30PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We have the LEGO®, you bring your imagination! LEGO® club is a fun time for kids ages 5 to 12.

FREE Emergency Prep Training March 5th, 9AM – 1PM #1 Firehall 604.927.5461 or www.portcoquitlam. ca/ep Cutie Circle Ukulele Workshop Series for Beginners March 5th, 1:30-3:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE FREE Swim!

March 6th, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue Courtesy of Westminster Savings.

17th Annual Sunday Coffee Concerts – Karen Flamenco’s “Carmen” March 6th, 2-4PM Terry Fox Theatre – 1260 Riverwood Gate Adults- $12.00; Seniors - $10.00; Students - $6.00; Children 12 & Under – Free Register for tickets: 604.927.PLAY (7529) or www.experienceit.ca.

Babytime March 7th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

The Singing Project March 3rd, 1:00-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

Adult Colouring Club March 7th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Just bring your colourful imagination!

Foundations English Classes March 3rd, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Foundations English Classes March 8th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam March 3rd, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue

Pre-Arranging Your Final Wishes March 8th, 7:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road When a loved one passes away, many families find themselves unprepared to deal with the costs and decisions that come at this difficult time. Learn how you can prepare your family.

Leigh Square Writers Group March 3rd, 6:30-8PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE to drop in and try out.

Storytime March 4th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub

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March 4th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road

Toastmasters March 8th, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills

Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night March 9th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

Felice Women’s Choir March 10th, 10:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The public is Free to watch the practice, to participate contact Mr. Kim at 604.949.1486 English Practice Group March 10th, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Stroke Art Club March 10th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE Foundations English Classes March 10th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road The Singing Project March 10th, 1:00-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam March 10th, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Smart Growth Committee March 10th, 5PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street Storytime March 11th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Adult Learner Book Club March 11th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub March 11th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road The Homework Club March 11th, 5-7PM The Gathering Place – 2248 McAllister

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

Ave District 43 and homeschooling students are invited to free tutoring and mentoring for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies. FREE The Youth Music Project March 11th, 6-9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE Cutie Circle Ukulele Workshop Series for Beginners March 12th, 1:30-3:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE SD43 Spring Break March 14 – 24 March 14 – 24 Child and Youth Day Camp Info: www.experienceit.ca or 604.927.

PLAY Rhymes of Times – Baby Chicks and Easter Bunnies March 14th 10:30AM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue The Ta Daa Lady March 15th, 10:30AM – 11:15AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road This spring break, come to your library for an interactive musical show like no other!

Foundations English Classes March 15th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Teen Advisory Group March 15th, 7:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) helps to plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services.

Toastmasters March 15th, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills Teen Movie Afternoon – Flashback Edition March 16th, 2:00PM – 4:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We will be showing Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (rated PG-13)! Popcorn included!

Transportation Solutions & Public Works Committee March 16th, 4-6PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night March 16th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

Port Coquitlam Centennial Sponsorship Opportunities Give back to the community and support social issues and programs in Port Coquitlam by becoming a sponsor of The 2016 Rotary May Day Parade

Choose one of the sponsor benefit packages detailed below: Primary Rotary Club Sponsor • The Most prestigious and prominent exposure in the Parade with your logo • Acknowledgement on all Club activities in 2016, including 11th Anniversary Dinner; Rotary Day/Open House; all Fundraising events; and other events/activitiesSaturday May • Recognition in the Rotary Dictionary 4 Life program where a Rotary Dictionary is placed in the home of every grade 4 child in Port Coquitlam

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

• The next most prominent exposure in activities and advertising pre and post pre and post Parade with logo

• Fourth tier exposure in activities and advertising pre and post pre and post Parade with logo

• Custom designed banner for your vehicle in Parade

• Link from the Parade website to your company’s website

Total Sponsorship Package Cost 7, 2016 at 10.30 am in downtown Port Coquitlam $750.00 • Prominent location near the front of the Parade, after the Primary Sponsors

• Link from the Parade website to your company’s website • Up to 2 tickets to the Mayor’s breakfast on the morning of the Parade

• Exposure in Rotary Canopy at all volunteer & community events

• Up to 2 seats on the PARADE VIP Reviewing Stand

• Most Prominent exposure in activities and advertising pre and post Parade

Total Sponsorship Package Cost

• Custom designed banner for your vehicle in Parade

$2,000.00

• Prominent location near the front of the Parade • Link from the Parade website to your company’s website • Up to 4 tickets to the Mayor’s breakfast on the morning of the Parade • Up to 4 seats on the PARADE VIP Reviewing Stand

Bronze Sponsor • Fifth tier exposure in activities and advertising pre and post pre and post Parade with logo • Link from the Parade website to your company’s website

Total Sponsorship Package Cost

$500.00

Gold Sponsor • Third tier exposure in activities and advertising pre and post pre and post Parade with logo • Prominent location near the front of the Parade • Link from the Parade website to your company’s website

Contact the Rotary MayDay Parade Organizers Today!

• Up to 2 seats on the PARADE VIP Reviewing Stand

Total Sponsorship sponsorship@ Package Cost Total Sponsorship The Rotary Wheel will lead theCost Rotary May Day Parade again in 2016 rotarymayday.ca Package

$5,000.00

$1,000.00 Whats On! • www.whatsonportcoquitlam.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.

March Continued Felice Women’s Choir March 17th, 10:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The public is Free to watch the practice, to participate contact Mr. Kim at 604.949.1486 English Practice Group March 17th, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Stroke Art Club March 17th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE Foundations English Classes March 17th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road St. Patricks Day Lunch March 17th 12:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Come out and get in the Irish spirit with the Penk O’Donnell Irish Dancers! Fee: $13/$15 The Singing Project March 17th, 1:00-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE General Meeting March 17th 1:00PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Healthy Community Committee Meeting March 17th 4:00PM The Gathering Place - #200 – 2253 Leigh Square Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam March 17th, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Leigh Square Writers Group March 17th, 6:30-8PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE to drop in and try out.

Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub March 18th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road Storytime March 19th, 11:00AM – 11:30AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Earth Hour March 19th, 8:30-9:30PM Take a stand against climate change.

Turn off your lights from 8:30-9:30 pm.

Info:portcoquitlam.ca/earthhour

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The Fourth Annual Tri-City Wedding Show March 20th, 11AM-4PM Executive Plaza Hotel – 405 North Road, Coquitlam All proceeds to benefit the SHARE Society. Guest Tickets are $10 online or $12 at the door.

Bride & Groom Tickets are FREE! www. tricityweddings.ca 17th Annual Sunday Coffee Concerts – Rumba Calzada March 20th, 2-4PM Terry Fox Theatre – 1260 Riverwood Gate Adults- $12.00; Seniors - $10.00; Students - $6.00; Children 12 & Under – Free Register for tickets: 604.927.PLAY (7529) or www.experienceit.ca.

Heritage Writers’ Group March 21st 10:30AM 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 writing!

Foundations English Classes March 22nd, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Toastmasters March 22nd, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills Spring Break Puppet Show March 23rd, 3:45PM – 4:15PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Coffee Mug Book Club March 23rd, 7:00PM – 8:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night March 23rd, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

FREE Art Demo with Art Focus March 23rd, 7PM – 9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Felice Women’s Choir March 24th, 10:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The public is Free to watch the practice, to participate contact Mr. Kim at 604.949.1486 English Practice Group March 24th, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Stroke Art Club March 24th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE Foundations English Classes March 24th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

English Practice Group March 31st, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Stroke Art Club March 31st, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE

The Singing Project March 24th, 1:00-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

Foundations English Classes March 31st, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam March 24th, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue

The Singing Project March 31st, 1:00-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

An Evening at the Museum March 24th 7:00PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub March 25th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road Easter Arts Carnival (0-12 Yrs) March 26th, 1:00 - 3:00PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Preregister online at www.experienceit. ca or call 604.927.7529.

Fee: $11/child Foundations English Classes March 29th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Council Meeting March 29th, 7PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street British Columbia: Graced by Nature’s Palette March 29th, 7:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Join painter and photographer Frank Townsley, author of the new book British Columbia: Graced by Nature’s Palette.

Toastmasters March 29th, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night March 30th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

Storytime March 30th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

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

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam March 31st, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Smart Growth Committee March 31st, 5PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street

Evergreen Cultural Centre Events Sursaut Dance: BOO! Kids Show Sunday, March 6, 2pm Trent Arterberry: Think Bigg Tuesday, March 15, 11am & 2pm The Purple Pirate Show Wednesday, March 16, 11am & 2pm Instant Improv for Kids Show Thursday, March 17, 11am & 2pm Wonderheads: The Middle of Everywhere Sunday, March 10, 2pm

APRIL Storytime April 1st, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub April 1st, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road Kids Only Swap & Shop April 2nd, 9:00AM – 12:00PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre – 1379 Laurier Ave Table Rentals for $20 or Business Table $25 - Registration starts January 25, 2016 604.927.7946, In person or book online.

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.

April Continued Tri-City Wordsmiths April 2nd, 2:00PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Everyone is welcome.

Contactpandorabee@gmail.com for more information.

FREE Swim!

April 3rd, 1:00PM - 3:00PM Hyde Creek Rec Centre - 1379 Laurier Avenue. Courtesy of Westminster Savings.

work including scripts, poetry, novels, short stories, comics, and lyrics. FREE to drop in and try out.

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

Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam April 14th, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue

Art Exhibition - Druh Ireland April 7th - April 27th, 2016 Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Opening Reception: April 7th, 7-9pm

Off The Grid April 12th, 7-9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave. Musicians perform compositions and freely improvised pieces with an emphasis on listening and reacting spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced. For more information, call 604-789-3456. FREE

Smart Growth Committee April 14th, 5PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street

Babytime April 4th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Adult Colouring Club April 4th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Just bring your colourful imagination!

Storytime April 8th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Adult Learner Book Club. April 8th, 2:30PM – 3:30PM. Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Foundations English Classes The Grateful Executor April 5th, 6:30 - 8PM Terry Fox Library - 2470 Mary Hill Road Having a will does not mean your estate is prepared! Registration is appreciated.

Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub April 8th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM. The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian. Road

Storytime April 6th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Pyjama Storytime April 6th, 6:45PM – 7:15PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night April 6th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

English Practice Group April 7th, 10:30AM – 12:00PM. Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road. Drop in.

Stroke Art Club April 7th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE Foundations English Classes April 7th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road The Singing Project April 7th, 1-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam April 7th, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Leigh Square Writers Group April 7th, 6:30-8PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Socialize with local writers, discuss projects and share feedback on written

Toastmasters April 12th, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills Storytime April 13th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road New Members Tea April 13th, 2PM. Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue. 604.927.7970

Cutie Circle Ukulele Workshop Series for Beginners. April 9th, 1:30-3:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave. FREE The 1st Annual Tri-City Baby & Family Show April 10th, 11AM-4PM. Hard Rock Casino Vancouver – 2080 United Blvd, Coquitlam. For Info and Tickets visit TriCityBaby.com. Tickets are $5 for Adults. Kids are FREE! Babytime April 11th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Rhymes of Times – Work, Work, Work April 11th, 10:30AM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Adult Colouring Club April 11th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Just bring your colourful imagination!

Philosopher’s Café April 11th, 7-9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave. Philosopher’s Café is a FREE program to discuss burning issues of the day. www.sfu.ca/ philosopherscafe

Kids’ Movie Matinee April 15th, 1:30PM – 3:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Call to find out what’s playing.

Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub April 15th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM. The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road The Youth Music Project April 15th, 7-9:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave. FREE Storytime April 15th, 11:00AM – 11:30AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Crossroads Coffeehouse – Kat Wahamaa April 8th, 7-10PM. Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Admission: $5 Teen Art Afternoon April 9th, 1:30PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Learn some easy and fun watercolour techniques and create a beautiful work of art with artist Carla Dearman.

Storytime April 15th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Cutie Circle Ukulele Workshop Series for Beginners April 16th, 1:30-3:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave. FREE LEGO Club April 13th, 3:30PM – 4:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We have the LEGO®, you bring your imagination! LEGO® club is a fun time for kids ages 5 to 12.

Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night April 13th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

English Practice Group April 14th, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Stroke Art Club April 14th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE Volunteer Luncheon April 14th, 12:30PM. Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue (50+) Foundations English Classes April 14th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road The Singing Project.

April 14th, 1-2:30PM. Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

Babytime April 18th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Heritage Writers’ Group April 18th 10:30AM 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 writing!

Adult Colouring Club April 18th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Just bring your colourful imagination!

Foundations English Classes April 19th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Teen Advisory Group April 19th, 7:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road The Teen Advisory Group (TAG) helps to plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services.

Toastmasters April 19th, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs. Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills Storytime April 20th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

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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.

April Continued Transportation Solutions & Public Works Committee April 20th, 4-6PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night April 20th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

Teen Advisory Group April 20th, 7:00PM – 8:30PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Join Dr. Patricia Tallman, author of The Restore-Our-Planet Diet: Food Choices, Our Environment, and Our Health, for this special event in celebration of Earth Day!

Crossroads Coffeehouse – Aaron Connaughton April 22nd, 7-10PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Admission: $5 City-Wide Garage Sale April 23rd, 9:00AM – 1:00PM Go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/ garagesale to be listed on the City website. Sign up by April 13 for free advertising in the paper.

Cutie Circle Ukulele Workshop Series for Beginners April 23rd, 1:30-3:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

English Practice Group April 21st, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

The Singing Project April 21st, 1-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society Annual General Meeting April 21st 1:00PM PoCo Heritage - 2248 McAllister Avenue Healthy Community Committee Meeting April 21st, 4:00PM The Gathering Place - #200 – 2253 Leigh Square Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam April 21st, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue

Storytime April 22nd, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub April 22nd, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road

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Toastmasters April 26th, 7:30PM – 9:30PM Hyde Creek – 1379 Laurier Avenue Room #3 – upstairs Take part in our fun meetings and gain public speaking skills Storytime April 27th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Youth and Senior’s Dinner Night April 27th, 5:30PM – 6:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Youth and Senior’s volunteer together to make home cooked meals. Come and enjoy a full meal ($2 youth/$5 adult).

Stroke Art Club April 21st, 11:30AM-12:30PM lage – Leigh Square Community Arts Village 2248 McAllister Ave hose The Stroke Art Club is open to those rested in living life after a stroke and interested EE expressing their artistic side. FREE Foundations English Classes April 21st, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road

Off The Grid April 26th, 7-9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Musicians perform compositions and freely improvised pieces with an emphasis on listening and reacting spontaneously to other players and the overall sound that is produced. For more information, call 604-789-3456. FREE

Smart Growth Committee April 28th, 5PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam April 28th, 4:15PM – 5:30PM Wilson Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue

Storytime April 29th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Crossroads Hospice Society Meat Draw @ The Arms Pub April 29th, 3:00PM – 6:00PM The Arms Pub – 3261 Coast Meridian Road May Day Opening Ceremony April 29th, 7:30PM PoCo Rec Centre – 2150 Wilson Avenue Portcoquitlam.ca/mayday

Babytime April 25th, 10:15AM – 10:45AM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Adult Colouring Club April 25th, 2:00PM – 3:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road We’ll provide the colouring pages, pencil crayons and refreshments. Just bring your colourful imagination!

Council Meeting April 25th, 7PM City Hall – 2580 Shaughnessy Street Foundations English Classes April 26th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Reading Buddies – Teen Volunteers Needed April 26th, 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Teens in Grades 8 to 12 are invited to volunteer as a reading buddy to a child in Grades K to 3 to help them improve their reading skills.

Reading Buddies April 26th, 4:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Your child will have a chance to read with one of our teen volunteers.

Ukulele Jam April 26th, 7:00PM – 4:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Join us for a fun and relaxed evening with fellow uke enthusiasts.

Coffee Mug Book Club April 27th, 7:00PM – 8:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Art Focus Workshops and Events – Artist Demonstrations April 27th, 7-9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Demo by Denise Maxwell - Oil

Art Focus Reception April 29th, 7-9PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave PoCo Garden Club Plant Sale April 30th, 9AM-2PM Trinity United Church – 2211 Prairie Avenue

English Practice Group April 28th, 10:30AM – 12:00PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road Drop in.

Stroke Art Club April 28th, 11:30AM-12:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave The Stroke Art Club is open to those living life after a stroke and interested in expressing their artistic side. FREE Foundations English Classes April 28th, 12:30PM – 3:45PM Terry Fox Library – 2470 Mary Hill Road The Singing Project April 28th, 1-2:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

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Art Focus Spring Show April 30th, 11AM-4PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave Cutie Circle Ukulele Workshop Series for Beginners April 30th, 1:30-3:30PM Leigh Square Community Arts Village – 2248 McAllister Ave FREE

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ADULTS

TEENS

KIDS - continued

Pre-arranging Your Final Wishes

Teen Advisory Group (TAG)

Storytime

Tuesday, Mar 8, 7 pm – 8:30 pm When a loved one passes away, many families find themselves unprepared to deal with the costs and decisions. Join Funeral Cemetery Advisors Clement Carreiro and Fred Margel to learn how you can prepare your family so as to reduce the burden, pressure and costs of arranging a funeral, cremation or burial.

Registration is appreciated.

Tuesdays, Mar 15, Apr 19, 7 pm – 8 pm TAG helps to plan and develop teen-oriented programs and services, volunteer as reading buddies and help with other library events.

The meetings are fun and always include snacks! Registration is required.

Wednesdays, Mar 9, 30 – Apr 27, 10:15 – 10:45 am Fridays, Mar 11, Apr 1 – 29, 10:15 am – 10:45 am Saturdays, Mar 19, Apr 16, 11 am– 11:30 am Introduce kids to the love of books and language! Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes, and more.

Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

Fridays, Mar 11, Apr 8, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Make new friends, read interesting books and practice English in a fun environment.

Adults upgrading their reading skills or learning English are welcome to join.

Registration is appreciated.

Wednesday, March 16, 2 pm – 4 pm Are you ready for a blast from the past? Come to the library for an awesome 80’s movie. We will be showing Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, the classic film starring Matthew Broderick about a street wise kid who decides to take a day off from school and break a few rules (rated PG-13). Popcorn included!

Coffee Mug Book Club

Teen Art Afternoon

Adult Learner Book Club

Wednesdays, Mar 23, Apr 27, 7 pm – 8 pm New members are welcome to join this informal book discussion group.

The Grateful Executor Tuesday, Apr 5, 6:30 pm – 8 pm Having a will does not mean your estate is prepared! Join us to learn how to make things easier for your family and our executor. This workshop covers very important topics such as probate, powers of attorney, cremation or burial pre-planning, and living wills. Registration is appreciated.

The Restore Our Planet Diet Wednesday, Apr 20, 7 pm – 8:30 pm Join Dr. Patricia Tallman, author of The Restore-Our-Planet Diet: Food Choices, Our Environment, and Our Health, for this special event in celebration of Earth day!

You’ll learn about a diet that mitigates climate change and conserves water, while also preventing disease and optimizing athletic performance. Dr. Tallman’s book will be available for purchase at this event.

Registration is appreciated.

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Teen Movie Afternoon – Flashback Edition

Saturday, Apr 9, 1:30 pm – 3 pm Do you love to paint or are you interested in learning? Come to the library to learn some easy and fun watercolour techniques and create a beautiful work of art with artist Carla Dearman. Registration is appreciated.

KIDS Pyjama Storytime Wednesdays, Mar 2, Apr 6, 6:45 pm – 7:15 pm Tuck into a story! Children and caregivers will be entertained with stories, songs, rhymes, and more. Kids are encouraged to wear their pyjamas and bring their favourite stuffie.

Storytime prepares children to learn to read.

LEGO® Club Wednesdays, Mar 9, Apr 13, 3:30 – 4:30 pm We have the LEGO®, you bring your imagination! Come play create, and experiment.

LEGO® Club is a fun afternoon program for kids ages 5 to 10.

The Ta Daa Lady Tuesday, Mar 15, 10:30 am – 11:15 am This spring break, come to the library for an interactive musical show like no other! The Ta Daa Lady is a gentle, fun-loving soul who will delight families as she clowns, dances and mimes her way through all sorts of crazy antics with her lovable puppet Stumpy.

Spring Break Puppet Show Wednesday, Mar 23, 3:45 pm – 4:15 pm Spring is springing and there’s laughter in the air! Puppeteer Elspeth Bowers will perform a program of stories, songs, and a puppet show that will tickle your funny bone.

Kids’ Movie Matinee Friday, Apr 15, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Looking for some fun on your day off?

Come to the library for a fantastic family film! Call to find out what’s playing.

Babytime Mondays, Mar 7, Apr 4 – 25, 10:15 – 10:45 am 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. Everyone is welcome.

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

TERRY FOX LIBRARY 2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam 604-927-7999 Mon – Thu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am – 9 pm Fri, Sat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 am – 5 pm Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 pm – 5 pm

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Presenting Port Coquitlam Author

– Jaime Windle Jaime Windle is a stay-at-home mother of two young children who love to blow kisses. tŚĞŶ ŚĞƌ ĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌ ǁĂƐ ƐƚĂƌƟ ŶŐ ƉƌĞͲƐĐŚŽŽů͕ ƐŚĞ ǁĂƐ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ Ă ŚĂƌĚ Ɵ ŵĞ ĂĚũƵƐƟ ŶŐ ƚŽ ďĞŝŶŐ ĚƌŽƉƉĞĚ Žī ĂŶĚ ůĞŌ Ăƚ ƐĐŚŽŽů͘ ^Ž ĞĂĐŚ ĚĂLJ ǁŚĞŶ ƐŚĞ ůĞŌ ͕ :ĂŝŵĞ ƐƚĂƌƚĞĚ ďůŽǁŝŶŐ ŚĞƌ Ă ŬŝƐƐ͘ ^ŚĞ ƚŽůĚ ŚĞƌ ĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌ ƚŽ ŐƌĂď ƚŚĞ ŬŝƐƐ ĂŶĚ ƉƵƚ ŝƚ ŽŶ ŚĞƌ ĐŚĞĞŬ ƚŽ ƌĞŵŝŶĚ ŚĞƌ ƚŚĂƚ ŵŽŵŵLJ ǁŽƵůĚ ďĞ ďĂĐŬ ƐŽŽŶ ƚŽ ƉŝĐŬ ŚĞƌ ƵƉ͘ dŚĞ ŬŝƐƐ ƐƚĂƌƚĞĚ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ :ĂŝŵĞ͛Ɛ ĚĂƵŐŚƚĞƌ ƌĞůĂdž ĂŶĚ ƐŵŽŽƚŚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ƚƌĂŶƐŝƟ ŽŶ ƚŽ ƐĐŚŽŽů͘ Ƶƚ :ĂŝŵĞ ǁĂŶƚĞĚ ƚŽ ƐĞĞ ŝĨ ƚŚĞƌĞ ǁĞƌĞ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƚŚŝŶŐƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŵŝŐŚƚ͕ ƚŽŽ͘ ^ŚĞ ƐĞĂƌĐŚĞĚ ƚŚĞ ŝŶƚĞƌŶĞƚ ĂŶĚ ďŽŽŬƐƚŽƌĞƐ͕ ďƵƚ͕ ǁŚŝůĞ ƐŚĞ ĨŽƵŶĚ ůŽƚƐ ŽĨ ŬƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƚŽƌŝĞƐ ĨŽƌ ŽůĚĞƌ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ was nothing for a child as young as her daughter. dŚĞŶ ŽŶĞ ƌĂŝŶLJ ĚĂLJ͕ :ĂŝŵĞ ĂŶĚ ŚĞƌ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ǁĞƌĞ ďĞŝŶŐ ƐŝůůLJ͕ ŵĂŬŝŶŐ ƵƉ ǁŽƌĚƐ ĨŽƌ ƐŽŶŐƐ͘ :ĂŝŵĞ ƐƚĂƌƚĞĚ ƌŚLJŵŝŶŐ ǁŽƌĚƐ ĂďŽƵƚ ďůŽǁŝŶŐ Ă ŬŝƐƐ͘ ŽƚŚ ŚĞƌ ĐŚŝůĚƌĞŶ ůŽǀĞĚ ƚŚĞ song. This gave Jaime the idea to turn her song about blowing kisses into a book. :ĂŝŵĞ ůŝǀĞƐ ŝŶ WŽƌƚ ŽƋƵŝƚůĂŵ͘ dŚŝƐ ŝƐ ŚĞƌ Į ƌƐƚ Ŭ͘ dŽ ƐĞƚ ƵƉ ĂŶ ŝŶƚĞƌǀŝĞǁ͕ ƌĞĂĚŝŶŐ͕ ƐŝŐŶŝŶŐ͕ Žƌ ĨŽƌ ŝŶĨŽƌͲ ŵĂƟ ŽŶ ƌĞŐĂƌĚŝŶŐ Blowing Kisses ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ :ĂŝŵĞ Windle at JWkidsbooks@gmail.com. ůŽǁŝŶŐ <ŝƐƐĞƐ ŝƐ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌĨĞĐƚ Ŭ ĨŽƌ ĂŶLJ ƉƌĞƐĐŚŽŽůĞƌƐ ĞŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ ŝŶƚŽ ƐĐŚŽŽů Žƌ ŝƚ ĂůƐŽ ŵĂŬĞƐ Ă ŐƌĞĂƚ ŐŝŌ ĨŽƌ Ă ďĂďLJ ƐŚŽǁĞƌ͕ ďŝƌƚŚĚĂLJ Žƌ ũƵƐƚ ďĞĐĂƵƐĞ͘

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Fun Facts!

Here are some facts and trivia about St. Patrick’s Day that you may or may not know already.

• St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland.

• The New York City St. Patrick’s Day parade is one of the largest in the world. It’s been going since 1762!

• A traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal in Ireland is corned beef and cabbage.

• In traditional Irish folk lore, there are no female leprechauns.

• If you hear ‘Erin go Braugh’ on St. Patrick’s Day, it means • Chicago dumps 40 tonnes of ‘Ireland Forever’. green dye into the Chicago River every year on St. Patrick’s Day. • A 2012 estimate pegged the This tradition started in 1962. total amount spent on beer on St. Patrick’s Day around the • According to Irish legend, St. world at $245 million!

Patrick used the shamrock as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he first introduced Christianity to Ireland.

More than ever, Canadians are feeling the pressure of carrying more debt. For some, the prospect of getting out of debt seems impossible, so they look for help.

Open the paper, listen to the radio, watch TV or search the internet, there are lots of places to get help. Once you’ve decided to ask for help, however, make sure you understand what is involved.

For a lot of people, the most important issue (aside from getting out of debt) is privacy – they don’t want anyone knowing they need help. If the debt situation is serious enough, your creditors already know. Aside from that, where you get help from matters.

A call to the Credit Counselling Society is confidential and our help is free, non-judgmental, and effective.

We’ll help you explore all your options and help you create a realistic plan to get out of debt and get your finances back on track.

Give us a call today.

All you’ve got to lose is your debt.

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Non-profit credit counselling is one of the only options that is completely private. Only you, your counsellor and your creditors will know. Other options are legal processes that leave a permanent public record on a searchable database.

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Barrie Seaton The Real Estate Professional Barrie entered the real estate industry in 1995 following a successful career in corporate management working at the manufacturing level with such companies as Nissan Canada, BMW Canada and General Motors.

Barrie is a proud member of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s Medallion Club that recognizes the top 10% of Realtors on the Lower Mainland.

His Belief He believes it is very important to ensure that everyone who works in his industry adhere to an elevated level of ethics and honesty in their dealings with the public. He has twice served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Tri-City, Burnaby, New Westminster division, and has also volunteered for the Professional Conduct, MedalůŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ 'ŽǀĞƌŶŵĞŶƚ ZĞůĂƟ ŽŶƐ ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĞƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŽĂƌĚ͘

The Award In 2005 he received the Realtors Care Award for his work ĂŶĚ ĨƵŶĚƌĂŝƐŝŶŐ ĂĐƟ ǀŝƟ ĞƐ ŝŶ ŚŝƐ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ͘ /Ŷ ϮϬϬϵ͕ ĂƌƌŝĞ ƐĞƌǀĞĚ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ WƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ ŽĨ dŚĞ dƌŝͲ ŝƟ ĞƐ ŚĂŵďĞƌ ŽĨ ŽŵŵĞƌĐĞ ĂŌ Ğƌ ŚĂǀŝŶŐ ƐĞƌǀĞĚ ĂƐ Ă ŽĂƌĚ member for about 8 years. He is now a member of the Ambassador team of the Chamber. In 2005 he received the “Chamber Member of the Year” award.

Giving back to Community Barrie believes that it is very important to give back to the community where he lives and he demonstrates this ƉŚŝůŽƐŽƉŚLJ ďLJ ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌŝŶŐ ŚŝƐ Ɵ ŵĞ ĂŶĚ ĞdžƉĞƌƟ ƐĞ ǁŝƚŚ Ă ŶƵŵďĞƌ ŽĨ Ěŝī ĞƌĞŶƚ ŽƌŐĂŶŝƐĂƟ ŽŶƐ͘

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that city’s Board of Variance for the last 7 years. He was the President of the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam in 2000 and the Charter President of the Rotary Club of Port Coquitlam Centennial that was chartered in 2005. He ĐŽŶƟ ŶƵĞƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚĞ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ ZŽƚĂƌLJ ĂĐƟ ǀŝƟ ĞƐ ƚŽ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŚŽ ĂƌĞ ůĞƐƐ ĨŽƌƚƵŶĂƚĞ ďŽƚŚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ dƌŝͲ ŝƟ ĞƐ ĂƌĞĂ and around the world.

A Mentor He enjoys helping people become more successful in business and their life, and was a long term member of the Douglas College Self Employment Local Review ComŵŝƩ ĞĞ͕ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĞŶ ĂŶ ŝŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŽƌ ŽŶ ŵĂŶLJ ŽĐĐĂƐŝŽŶƐ with the Junior Achievement Program in Secondary and Elementary Schools.

In 2007 he had his head shaved to raise funds for the dĞƌƌLJ &Ždž &ŽƵŶĚĂƟ ŽŶ

A New Feather in his Hat ĂƌƌŝĞ ǁĂƐ ƌĞĐĞŶƚůLJ ĂƐŬĞĚ ƚŽ ƚĂŬĞ ƚŚĞ ƉŽƐŝƟ ŽŶ ŽĨ ŝƌĞĐƚŽƌ of Protocol on the volunteer board of 55+ Games that will be held in Coquitlam in September 2016.

ŽŵŵŝƩ ĞĚ ƚŽ ͞DĂƌƌŝĂŐĞ DĂĚĞ ŝŶ ,ĞĂǀĞŶ͟ Barrie has been married for 46 years, has lived in Toronto, KƩ ĂǁĂ ĂŶĚ ĂůŐĂƌLJ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ ƌĞƐŝĚĞĚ ŝŶ ŽƋƵŝƚůĂŵ ĨŽƌ ϮϮ years. tŚĞŶ ŚĞ ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ďƵƐLJ͕ ĂƌƌŝĞ ŝƐ ĨŽƵŶĚ ƐƉĞŶĚŝŶŐ Ɵ ŵĞ ŝŶ ŚŝƐ motor home, Nascar racing, watching some sports on TV and reading – the side of Barrie that we never get to see!

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Raspberry & Pistachio Victoria Sponge Cake

Serves 4-6 Â&#x2021; Prep time less than 30 mins Â&#x2021; Cooking timee 30 mins to 1 hour

Ingredients Cake

Filling

Knob of butter, melted 1 1/8 cup / 220g super fine sugar 1 cup / 220g butter, + extra for greasing 4 free-range eggs, beaten 1/2 cup salted chopped pistachio nuts 1 3/4 cup / 220g self-raising flour 1 tsp vanilla extract

6 tbsp strawberry or raspberry aspberry jam berries or a carton of fresh rasberries 500ml/1 pint whipped cream

Decorate Fresh rasberries, chopped pistachio nuts, whipped cream

Method Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5.

Grease and line two 23cm/9in cake tins with the melted butter.

Line the bottom of the two cake tins with a circle of greaseproof paper.

Inn a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, using an eelectric whisk or a wooden spoon. Beat well to get lots of air into the mixture (this should take a couple of minutes). Beat in the eggs one at a time and the (thi vanilla extract. Add a tablespoon of flour if the mixture curdles. Fold in the flour van and then the pistachio nuts (leave some for decorating). Pour the mixture equally between the two cake tins. Place in the oven and bake for about 20 minutes, or bet until the cakes spring back when pressed gently with a finger and are pale golden in unt colour. Remove from the oven and take them out of the tins after about 5-10 co m minutes. Place them on a wire rack to cool completely (for about half an hour). Spread the sponge with the jam or fresh raspberries and whipped cream, then carefully sandwich together. Decorate the top with whipped cream, a sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dot with fresh raspberries.

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World Travels 1. You travelled to a number of places throughout the world this year for business and personal. What would you say was your favourite place to visit? Why? I love Paris, the people, culture and history make Paris a magical place. I am also impressed with how the City of Paris is taking a leadership role in the world on creating a liveable city that is reducing its impact on the environment.

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2. Had you ever been to any of these locations before?

I’ve never been to Vietnam before, it was a wonderful experience to learn about a new culture.

3. What did you learn from these other cultures that could benefit Port Coquitlam?

I am always learning from my travels, I take pictures, read and learn how others run their cities. One common theme in Europe and Asia is the way people get around and engage. In North America we have built our cities around the automobile, we need to learn how to make our neighbourhoods focus on people and people movement.

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4. You travelled to Vietnam for a personal trip. Why did you choose this country to visit? Had you always wanted to travel there?

This wasn’t something we were planning, friends invited us to join them on a tour, it seemed like an opportunity we couldn’t pass up. Erin and I had an amazing time, the people in Vietnam were so happy and friendly.

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5. Your trip to London was related to transit. Did you learn anything from their transit systems that we could implement over here?

The governance of Transport for London is unique, the greater London region elects one Mayor. This allows the Mayor to set a direction and the public gets to hold the Mayor responsible. Speaking with staff from Transport for London, they spoke about how Mayor Johnson has inspired the staff and citizens to cycle and walk more, this also included investing into this infrastructure.

6. How was it travelling to Paris so soon after the terrible tragedy they had just experienced?

This was an emotional experience, we were able to visit the makeshift monument. It was an honour to say a prayer for the families of the victims and the people of Paris.

7. What was your favourite memory of all the trips?

When we were in Vietnam in their capital city of Hanoi, there were millions of scooters and pedestrians.

Although it looked like chaos, it worked.

8.Any trips planned for 2016?

We are looking forward to our first visit to China in the Spring, then in the Fall we will be going to Bogota, Columbia.

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Centennial Community Garden is seventy-two organic vegetable garden plots

Centennial Community Garden is seventy-two organic vegetable garden plots maintained by seventy gardeners of the Centennial Community Garden Society, and their families, on a third of an acre of City of Port Coquitlam land bounding the south end of Central Park. With its third season beginning this spring, Centennial Community Garden was built by society members, community and business volunteers, and with the generous contributions from the city, businesses, and community organizations such as the Rotary Club.

Society members earn the privilege of operating a plot through good standing.

This includes residency in the City of Port Coquitlam, a nominal annual fee, a minimum number of volunteer hours in the maintenance of the garden’s non-plot areas, actively gardening their plots during the cultivation period, and operating their plots respecting their neighbouring gardeners and the garden as a whole.

Centennial Community Garden’s first mission is to promote and encourage gardening.

However, the resulting garden, built from community contributions, demands a responsibility on the society to return otherr ttangibles to the community.

• Food Bank: In its first two seasons the garden has averaged some 500 pounds of produce contributed to the local food bank. This is accomplished from the harvest of two plots, maintained by garden members and dedicated specifically to the food bank, and from contributions from member plots.

In our second season the Centennial Community Garden broken new ground for contributions to the food bank with the cultivation of herbs. Efforts will be made in the coming seasons to increase contributions by maximizing production and contribution from individual member plots.

• Sustainability: Wherever possible, reusing and recycling materials, composting, and responsible water use.

• Promoting Community: Nestled in the heart of the condominiums and townhouses of central Port Coquitlam, the garden offers the opportunity to foster engagement between local residents that are gardeners, and convert a disused area into a valued enhancement for neighbouring buildings and park users.

• Promoting Community Gardens: The experience the garden has learned from getting started, building, and operation,, ccan be a valued contribution ooking ok g to launch a co to other g groups looking community n their area. ea ea. garden in

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AN IMPORTANT FOCUS FOR ART FOCUS ARTISTS’ ASSOCIATION Art Focus traditionally participates in various community activities and enthusiastically agreed to respond to an invitation by ArtsConnect to be part of a special exhibition honoring Riverview.

Twenty-seven members put their skills to canvas and painted images of the beautiful landscape, arboretum trees and heritage buildings that are found at the Riverview Hospital lands. The artists’ thoughts and impressions were recorded on 3 of the panels as well. The canvasses were then assembled into cubes to form 3 towers having swivel plates between the cubes permitting them to rotate.

This collaborative project, which forms part of “Riverview: Our Iconic Landscape” is on display at the Pendulum Gallery on West Georgia St. In Vancouver until March 5, 2016.

Art Focus members are now preparing for a Spring Art Show, to be held on April 29, April 30 and May 1st to coincide with PoCo’s May Day Festival.

The Art Show will feature original works in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed

media, etc.

Art Focus Artists’ Association is hosting a Demo by mixed media artist and Art Instructor Kristin Kimmel on March 23rd, and on April 27th AF Demo features wellknown professional local artist Sue Cowan.

All Demos are 7-9pm, at The Outlet in Leigh Square, downtown Port Coquitlam.

Art Focus welcomes all artists at any OHYHO RI SURÀ FLHQF\ 0HPEHUV PHHW WKUHH Wednesday evenings a month, for workshops, business meetings and Demos. AF Demos are always free and open to the community.

For more info: WEBSITE: myartclub.com/art.focus FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ pocoartfocus Contact: Sheila Dwyer - President 604-939-5642 Lindsay Watson - Membership 604- 941-5717 www.myartclub.com/art.focus sheilamdwyer@gmail.com

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Stories of

Inspiration

Previous Speakers: “I am Choosing to Smile” - Glenda Standeven March 24, 2016 “Never Give Up and Live Life to the Fullest” - Sandra Horton

Never Give Up! Sandra J. Horton is a well respected Senior Sales Professional with over 25 years of experience working in the Healthcare sector. Sandra holds her Master’s degree from Royal Roads University. She has conducted research in the areas of continuity of care, diabetes, and is a Certified Self-Management Leader.

Upcoming Speakers (Subject to Change)

“My Struggle to Overcome Childhood Abuse and My Discovery of the Power of Loving” - Phil Be’er April 28, 2016 “My Battles with Cancer” Analyn Purcell May 26, 2016

Sandra has lived through both physical and emotional abuse, as well as being a victim of harassment and having had to live through a mental health challenge, has made her the person and leader that she is today.

Her personal vision is to find opportunities to share this journey and help women and men find strength and to move forward.

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Presented by:

Introducing the Rotary Inspirational Speaker Series for Spring 2016

Thursday 24th March Wilson Seniors Centre 2150 Wilson Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC 4pm to 5:30pm Only $5.00

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

We are a service and networking club for young adults in the Tri-Cities. Anyone aged 18-30 who is interested in making a difference locally and globally is welcome.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm in Room A2050 of Douglas College (David Lam Campus).

West Coast Story Benefit Concert: We are having another benefit concert on March 3rd, once again in support of Jaaja Barb's Home of Angels. It will be at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody. Doors open at 7pm. Earlier this year, we sent backpacks and Christmas gifts to Barb's Home of Angels.

For tickets: emailinfo@tricitiesrotaract.org

RYLA: This year’s RYLA is taking place from Thursday, May 12 to Sunday, May 15. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience for both experienced and emerging leaders in the community. If you are (or know of) any 18-30 year olds in the area who would benefit from this experience,

please email ryla5050@gmail.com.

Dodgeball Tournament: This June, we are having a dodgeball tournament to raise funds for a local charity. Last year, we raised over $1100 for Tri-Cities KidSport! Details to come.