TODAY: Friday, April 8
SUPERHEROES
Kids of all ages are invited to create their own comic book story and characters at Koko's Activity Centre (3210 St. Johns St., Port Moody). The cost for the drop-in varies from $5 to $10, from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information call Koko's at 604-469-3357 or visit kokos.ca.
Home expo
The Tri-City Spring Home Expo is on this weekend, showcasing over 180 exhibits and vendors at the Port Moody Recreation Centre (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody). Back for its 9th year, the home expo runs Friday 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 p.m., and Sunday 10 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call the rec centre at 604-469-4565.
Comedy in Coquitlam
Enjoy a night of food, comedy and improv with Port Coquitlam's own table23 comedy troupe at the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The homegrown sketch comedy group has been slaying audiences in the Tri-Cities for over a decade and now has a regular showing on Wednesdays at PoCo's Second Storey Theatre. Tonight's event begins with doors at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 and the show at 7. Registration is required and tickets are $25 for Dogwood members. $31 for non-members. For more information, call 604-927-6098.
Saturday, April 9
Bottle drive
The Fifth Coquitlam Scouting Group is holding a fundraising bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Coquitlam Scout Hall (1000 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Donations of all liquor and beer bottles, cans and tetra packs are appreciated and pick-up is available by calling Rose at 604-469-7118.
RAW BEAUTY
The Vancouver Raw Food School is hosting a workshop from 2 to 4:30 p.m. near the intersection of Chilko Drive and Mariner Way in Coquitlam. This week's workshop, "Eating for Beauty," explores the benefits of a raw food diet on improving the look of skin and hair and in boosting vitality. On the workshop menu will be a coconut ceviche. fruit juices, chocolate and a papaya face mask. Cost of the workshop is $69 plus tax. For more information including the address of the event, call 604-942-4407.
CELABRIT!
Calling all Brits! The Royal Society of St. George wants to see you - Irish, Scottish, and Welsh included - at the society's annual lunch from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam). The informal event will feature typical British fare with vegetarian options available. Tickets are $14 and reservations are required. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact Peter at 604-931-5120 or Linda at [email protected].
MAILLARDVILLE TOUR
Join a local historian for a Maillardville Heritage Walk around the largest francophone community west of the Rockies. The tour begins at 1:30 p.m. at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The tour is guided in both French and English and will feature stories behind the historic buildings and tea and coffee following the 30- to 40-minute walk. To register call 604-516-6151.
Sunday, April 10
Walk for M.S.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada is holding its annual Tri-Cities Walk for MS today around Port Moody's Rocky Point Park. The event is a key fundraiser for the society which raises money and awareness for MS research and treatment. The walk starts at the park at 8 a.m. and runs until 11 a.m. For information on the walk including how to get sponsored, call 778-285-4619.
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