Friday, Feb. 26
LOVE IS FOREVER
Learn about the history of Valentine’s Day — and how it is celebrated around the world — at a Coquitlam Heritage Society broadcast via its Facebook page. The free talk runs from noon to 1 p.m.; no registration is required. Visit coquitlamheritage.ca.
TASTE OF THE TRI-CITIES
Help eateries in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody get through their slow season by dining in or taking out food from one of the 50 restaurants, pubs and cafés participating in the inaugural Taste of the Tri-Cities. Organized by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Tri-Local collective, the campaign includes special orders (not found on menus) and discounts, until until March 19. Visit tasteofthetricities.com.
Saturday, Feb. 27
YOUR MOVE
Kids and teens can hone their chess skills with the Coquitlam Public Library, which hosts its monthly meeting via Zoom from 2 to 3 p.m. Players will get a lesson, quiz and an online game. The recommended age is eight to 18. Visit coqlibrary.ca.
SWEET FEBRUARY
The Tri-Cities United Group — made up of realtor Renata Steele and ParentTalk Podcast — is teaming up with the United Way of the Lower Mainland to support its Local Love Food Hub, which provides groceries, food hampers, prepared meals and essential items to people in financial need. The group’s Sweet February event at 6 p.m. via Zoom (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86942391596) is family-friendly and includes fun activities to mark Valentine’s and Random Acts of Kindness, and prizes. Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/261322901781710/?ref=share for more details.
Sunday, Feb. 28
FARMERS FIELDS
Stroll through the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, a weekly event held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays in the south parking lot of the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). Visit makebakegrow.com.
