Friday, June 9
COUNTRY FUN FAIR
Take the family to Hazel Trembath elementary (1278 Confederation Dr., Port Coquitlam) between 4 and 8 p.m. for its annual Country Fun Fair, the PAC's biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy the bouncy castles, cake walks, pie contests, carnival games, pony rides and food. Visit htpac.com.
GRAND PRIX
Henri-Georges Clouzot's The Wages of Fear rolls at 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) courtesy of the Port Moody Film Society. The French flick scooped the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival in 1953. Entry is $5 for society members (annual membership of $5 is available at the door). Visit pmfilm.ca.
ROMANI
There's a gypsy party featuring Parno Drom happening at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody). Tuck into a meal before the concert, which begins at 8 p.m. Tickets at $30 (including dinner) are available by calling 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.
Saturday, June 10
DAISY DAY
Take a walk around the Austin Heights neighbourhood and support the merchants at the 7th annual Daisy Day, a celebration hosted by the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association that's sponsored in part by The Tri-City News. The event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1000 Austin Ave., Coquitlam (next to Rona), and includes a free pancake breakfast, kids' activities, food and prizes. Visit austinheights.ca.
SHRED IT
Say goodbye to your unwanted legal documents by having them shredded at a fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Port Moody. The event, supported in part by The Tri-City News, runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.). The shred is by donation.
ART, PICS, ROSES
Looking to fill your home or office walls? The Coquitlam Art Club will sell original works in the Centennial Pavilion at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) today and Saturday. As well, the seniors' centre photography club will offer its images during an annual show in the pavilion. And, on Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 to 3 p.m., the Fraser Pacific Rose Society will have its yearly exhibit of roses. Admission is $3.50 at the door. Visit fprosesociety.org.
GREEN THUMBS
Slip on your old jeans, study shoes and gloves to remove invasive plant species at Coquitlam's Minnekhada regional park. Meet association leaders at the Quarry Road parking lot at 9:30 a.m. for the three-hour pull. Don't forget your water bottle! Email Chloe Hartley at volunteers@minnekhada.ca.
BENEFIT CONCERT
Young musicians with the Coquitlam Youth Orchestra wrap up their year with three shows to support the Canadian Red Cross' Africa Drought Appeal. The juniors head on stage at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at noon while the senior band starts at 1:15 p.m.; the intermediates play at 2:45 p.m. Tickets for Harmony Against Hunger are available by coquitlamyouthorchestra.wordpress.com or by calling the Evergreen box office at 604-927-6555. Donations to the appeal fund are also accepted and tax receipts will be issued.
HEALING ARTS
Educators and healers will be at White Lotus Divine Healing (2607 St. Johns Street, Port Moody) from noon to 5 p.m. to mark the business' one-year anniversary. Call 604-937-5540 or visit whitelotusdivinehealing.ca.
TRENCH TALKS
The first of three interactive talks in the 24 Hour Trench series begins at 4 p.m. at the Port Moody Station Museum (2734 Murray St.). Learn how solders in the First World War cooked, slept and socialized while in action. The second talk is Aug. 19 while the third is Sept. 16. Call 604-939-1648 or visit portmoodymuseum.org.
ON FIRE!
Hear musicians with the Coquitlam-based Pacific Wind Symphonic Ensemble (PSWE) set the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) alight with classical pieces around the fire theme. The final concert of the season, at 8 p.m., will include compositions by Rossano Galante, Percy Grainger and Morten Lauridsen. Call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
MERENGUE
Learn how to dance merengue style in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts its weekly party for $10 per person. No partner or experience is needed. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
Sunday, June 11
FIRST GODDESS
Lace up your runners — and slip on your tutu — for the inaugural Port Coquitlam Goddess Run, happening at the Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier St.) from 9 a.m. to noon. Walkers and runners of every level are encouraged to take part and raise money for the BC Cancer Foundation. Routes of 5- and 10-k are available. Entry is $55. Visit goddessrun.ca to register.
MAKE IT, BAKE IT
Load up on fresh produce from Metro Vancouver growers and vendors at the Poirier Street farmers' market, run by the Coquitlam Farmers Market Society. The market runs in the parking lot at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.
GREYHOUND TREK
If you own a greyhound dog, be sure to join the Great Global Greyhound Walk at 11 a.m. in the green space opposite the washrooms by the main parking lot at Colony Farm regional park in Coquitlam. The 4k walk will be followed by a picnic lunch. Visit greatglobalgreyhoundwalk.co.uk.
PARADE, PICNIC
Kids can bring their teddy bear for the annual Grande Parade, starting at 10 a.m. from Burlington Drive (by city hall) and winding up to Coquitlam Town Centre Park via Pinetree Way. And, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., check out the teddy bear picnic with its storytellers, puppet shows and entertainers. Admission is free. Visit festivalcoquitlam.ca (see map below).
TREE TOUR
Have a volunteer from the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society lead you on a tree walk of the Coquitlam hospital arboretum — one of the oldest in the province. Meet at 1 p.m. at the uphill entrance of the Henry Esson Young (H.E.Y.) building (on your right on Kalmia Drive). Call 604-290-9910 or visit rhcs.org.
SHOW YOUR PRIDE
Travel across the country through song at a Canada 150 choral concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Coastal Sound Music Academy's The Wild In You: O Canada! features works by Canadian composers such as Stephen Hatfield, Jeff Enns and Thomas Bell. Tickets are $20/$15/$10 via the Evergreen box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
jcleugh@tricitynews.com
