Friday, May 21
KOREAN WAR
Coquitlam resident Frank Smyth talks about his experiences in the Korean War — and answers questions — during a Heritage Live! online presentation by the Coquitlam Heritage Society, which currently has its 38th Parallel exhibit at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library to mark the 71st year since the war. His free talk is from noon to 1 p.m. Go to coquitlamheritage.ca to sign up for the Zoom link.
PUBLIC WORKS
Do you know the people who collect your trash, ensure clean water comes out of your taps and repair roads? During National Public Works Week, May 16 to 22, give a high five to the city and village staff who provide these essential services. The theme for this year’s dedicated week is Stronger Together. To learn more about the week, visit npww.apwa.net.
Saturday, May 22
CHESS MATCH
Kids ages eight to 18 can brush up on their chess skills with the Coquitlam Public Library, which hosts an online club from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Presented with the Library Champions Project, the session will include a lesson, short quiz, a question and answer period and a game. To register, visit coqlibrary.ca.
Sunday, May 23
HONEY FILES
Check out The Honey Files, an original play of monologues penned by the students of the Coquitlam Youth Theatre at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts. Launched this month under the direction of Seamus Fera, the video performances touch on topics such as mental health, technology and peer support. Visit placedesarts.ca/the-honey-files.
MARKET TIME
More than 50 vendors will be at the parking lot next to the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, running from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Physical distancing and mask wearing protocols are in effect. Visit makebakegrow.com.
