Wednesday, Jan 1
Penguin Plunge
The Pleasantside Community Association and Crossroads Hospice Society are joining forces to put on the annual Penguin Plunge swim at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. with the mad dash down the boat ramp into the water scheduled for 1 p.m. Firefighters will tend a large bonfire and hot beverages as well as snacks will be available for purchase. Cost is $5 per participant.
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Thursday, Jan. 2
Family crafts
Head over to the Port Moody Public Library inside city hall (100 Newport Dr.), which has several activities for the family today, including morning crafts at 9:30 a.m.; Make a Pokémon Terrarium at 1:30 p.m.; and origami at 2 and 3:30 p.m.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
Friday, Jan. 3
Family crafts
Visit the Port Moody Public Library inside city hall (100 Newport Dr.), which has several activities for the family today, including morning crafts at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Paint by Numbers at noon; and origami at 2 and 3:30 p.m.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
PoCo hockey
Don your Port Coquitlam Trailblazers jersey for a 7 p.m. game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) versus the North Vancouver Wolf Pack.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Saturday, Jan. 4
Scouts drive
The 9th Port Coquitlam Scouts will host a bottle drive to raise money for operations and camping activities next year. Take your empty bottles and cans to Birchland Elementary School (1331 Fraser Ave., Port Coquitlam) between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
MORE: facebook.com/groups/292883027870768/
Coquitlam tree chip
Bring your Christmas tree in for chipping at a fundraiser hosted by the Coquitlam Kin. Its 37th annual drive-through event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lot A of Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) and is by donation. Empty bottle donations are also accepted.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
PoCo tree chip
Haul your Christmas tree to the City of Port Coquitlam’s Firehall No. 1 (1725 Broadway St.) where, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., firefighters will turn decorated-free trees until mulch and chips. The cost of the drop-off is a minimum $10 donation to the Port Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society. PoCo residents can also request a pick-up from their home, for a minimum $20 donation, for disposal.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo tree chip
Port Moody firefighters will chip undecorated Christmas trees at a drive-through fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Inlet Centre fire hall (150 Newport Dr., Port Moody). The cost is a minimum $5 donation; coffee and hot chocolate will be served to patrons. For pick-up service, email [email protected].
MORE: portmoody.ca
Recycle it
Port Moody residents can drop off gift wrapping paper, boxes, Styrofoam, packaging and plastic film from the holidays at the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) for the city’s annual Centralized Recycling Day, on from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Styrofoam and plastic film must be bagged separately, and ribbons, bows, foil gift wrap, glass and household garbage are banned.
MORE: portmoody.ca
Best bottle drive
Bring your empty bottles and cans from the holidays to Dr. Charles Best Secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the school's after-grad fundraiser. Have your refundables in clear blue bags for donation. Alternatively, drop them off at a bottle refund depot using the kiosk code 604-561-2152.
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Repair café
Don’t throw out your torn clothing or broken toaster. Instead, bring your broken household items to the City of Port Coquitlam’s monthly Repair Café where, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., volunteers will fix small items at the public works yard (1737 Broadway St.). Donations are welcome.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
Salsa moves
Join Coquitlam’s Salsa Dance Zone for a beginners dance class at 8 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) then party to the Latin beats from 9 p.m. to midnight. Parking is free. Admission is $15 at the door. The event is suitable for ages 19 and older.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, Jan. 5
Coquitlam tree chip
Bring your Christmas tree in for chipping at a fundraiser hosted by the Coquitlam Kin. Its 37th annual drive-through event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lot A of Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) and is by donation. Empty bottle donations are also accepted.
MORE: coquitlam.ca
PoCo tree chip
Haul your Christmas tree to the City of Port Coquitlam’s Firehall No. 1 (1725 Broadway St.) where, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., firefighters will turn decorated-free trees until mulch and chips. The cost of the drop-off is a minimum $10 donation to the Port Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society. PoCo residents can also request a pick-up from their home, for a minimum $20 donation, for disposal.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca
PoMo tree chip
Port Moody firefighters will chip undecorated Christmas trees at a drive-through fundraiser for the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Inlet Centre fire hall (150 Newport Dr., Port Moody). The cost is a minimum $5 donation; coffee and hot chocolate will be served to patrons. For pick-up service, email [email protected].
MORE: portmoody.ca
Game day
Catch a home hockey game between the Port Moody Panthers and the Mission City Outlaws at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 6:15 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Monday, Jan. 6
Game day
Catch a home hockey game between the Port Moody Panthers and the Grandview Steelers at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody at 7:15 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Friendship bracelets
Kids ages eight to 12 can relive the excitement of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour coming to Vancouver in December and make friendship bracelets together at the Port Moody Public Library (100 Newport Dr.) from 4 to 5 p.m.
REGISTER: portmoodylibrary.ca
Board games
Drop in to the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) from 6 to 8 p.m. for an adult board game night. The social event is in partnership with Mind Games.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Family history
Trace your family history with the PoCo Genealogy Group, which meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave., Port Coquitlam).
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Friday, Jan. 10
PoCo hockey
Don your Port Coquitlam Trailblazers jersey for a 7 p.m. game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) versus the Abbotsford Pilots.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Movie night
Grab a seat in the Inlet Theatre inside Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr.) to see Anatomy of a Fall, a flick screened by the Port Moody Film Society. Tickets are $5 (cash or cheque) plus $5 society membership for the year. The movie rolls at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: pmfilm.ca
Crossroads tunes
Enjoy the music and company at the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse — and support the Tri-City hospice — at its first show of 2025. The Sidewalk Cellist and John Bowman are lined up to perform at Leigh Square (2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam) starting at 7:30 p.m.
MORE: facebook.com/CrossroadsHospiceCoffeehouse
Have a laugh
Grab a seat at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) to see the Jokers Canada lineup of standup comedians including Niki Mohrdar, Ray Morrison and Neil Webb. The show starts at 8 p.m.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
Saturday, Jan. 11
Board games
Drop in to the City Centre library branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for a board game afternoon. The social event is suitable for ages eight and up. No experience or registration are needed.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Puppets
SNAFU Theatre brings Epidermis Circus: The Weirdest Puppet Show You’ve Ever Seen to the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. Described as a “spicy puppet cabaret,” the 14+ show is performed by Ingrid Hansen, a puppeteer for Fraggle Rock.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Salsa moves
Join Coquitlam’s Salsa Dance Zone for a beginners dance class at 8 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) then party to the Latin beats from 9 p.m. to midnight. Parking is free. Admission is $15 at the door. The event is suitable for ages 19 and older.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, Jan. 12
Fresh food
Tour the Port Moody Farmers Market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to chat with the vendor and pick up some fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods and other wares. The market is in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Hockey at the Palace
Root on the Coquitlam Express as they meet the Langley Rivermen on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 3 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Game day
Catch a home hockey game between the Port Moody Panthers and the Richmond Sockeyes at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 6:15 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
PoCo hockey
Don your Port Coquitlam Trailblazers jersey for a 7 p.m. game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) versus the Ridge Meadows Flames.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Monday, Jan. 13
Rhymes of Times
Talk about Port Coquitlam’s history with volunteers at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave.) during its Rhymes of Times session from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event is free and led by Julie Schmidt. No registration is required.
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Heritage detectives
Explore Port Coquitlam’s history and heritage at a free workshop hosted by local historian Bryan Ness. The event from 10 a.m. to noon takes place at PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives (150-2248 McAllister Ave.).
MORE: pocoheritage.org
Naloxone training
Do you know how to use a naloxone kit on someone who has overdosed? Get training with NaloxHome at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Thursday, Jan. 16
Healthy shoulders
Learn how to avoid shoulder pain with Launch Rehab in a presentation at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way). The presentation is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and is suitable for adults.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Jan. 17
Exhibition tour
Drop in to the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 12:30 p.m. as Evergreen staff talk about the latest exhibition: Ruth Beer: Seep | Swell. The event is free.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Art’s birthday
Yoko Ono is the inspiration behind this year’s birthday for ART, a party hosted by PoMoArts from 3 to 8 p.m. at its facility (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody). Participants will use broken pottery pieces to make a mosaic on a clay slab as part of the BREAKisMAKE celebration. Tickets are $10.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
Emerging Talent
Celebrate the opening of Emerging Talent 27, an annual exhibit at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave.) by Grade 12 art students in School District 43. Also opening are Invisibles y desechables (Invisibles and Disposables): Temporary Foreign Workers’ life and rituals (photography and installation by Carlos Colín and Luz Rosas); and Becoming (mixed media on wood panel by Yuan Wen). The reception is at 7 p.m.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
PoCo hockey
Don your Port Coquitlam Trailblazers jersey for a 7 p.m. game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) versus the Mission City Outlaws.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Saturday, Jan. 18
Happy new year
Meet Jessica Yue during a Coquitlam Heritage celebration for the Year of the Snake, at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from noon to 3 p.m. Hear stories from Yuto Books staff and learn how to make traditional new year’s snacks at home.
MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
Chess club
Find a new friend to play chess with at the Coquitlam Public Library’s chess club. Matches take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St.). All ages and skill levels are welcome.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Robbie Burns
Tap your toes to the Scottish ballads by Robbie Burns in honour of the late poet’s birthday. The Celtic band Blackthorn will be joined by a piper and the Highland dance company the Wee Drams for the annual performance at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $26/$21.
MORE: placedesarts.ca
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Have a laugh
Grab a seat at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) to see the Jokers Canada lineup of standup comedians including Niki Mohrdar, Ray Morrison and Neil Webb. The show starts at 8 p.m.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
Have a laugh
Grab a seat at the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr.) to see the Jokers Canada lineup of standup comedians including Byron Bertram, Syd Bosel, Greta Lin and Ty Boissonnault. The show starts at 7 p.m.
MORE: Eventbrite.ca
Salsa moves
Join Coquitlam’s Salsa Dance Zone for a beginners dance class at 8 p.m. at Site B Brewing (3012 Murray St., Port Moody) then party to the Latin beats from 9 p.m. to midnight. Parking is free. Admission is $15 at the door. The event is suitable for ages 19 and older.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, Jan. 19
Fresh food
Tour the Port Moody Farmers Market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to chat with the vendor and pick up some fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods and other wares. The market is in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 3 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Game day
Catch a home hockey game between the Port Moody Panthers and the White Rock Whalers at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody at 6:15 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Tuesday, Jan. 21
New job
Looking for a new career in the new year? Prepare for job interviews with WorkBC Centre, which hosts a virtual workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in partnership with the Coquitlam Public Library.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Dungeons and Dragons
Dungeon master Minuette talks about the basics of the game Dungeons and Dragons at a 16+ presentation at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from 6 to 8 p.m. Beginners are welcome to attend.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 22
Indigenous artist
Join Indigenous artist Christine Mackenzie at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) for a presentation called Steps Forward at 6:30 p.m. Participants can create an artwork based on the conversations about decolonization.
REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, Jan. 23
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Jan. 24
Hockey at the Palace
Root on the Coquitlam Express as they meet the Chilliwack Chiefs on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
PoCo hockey
Don your Port Coquitlam Trailblazers jersey for a 7 p.m. game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) versus the Grandview Steelers.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Saturday, Jan. 25
Year of the Snake
Drop in to the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) from noon to 3 p.m. for the Lunar New Year party. Held in partnership with the YMCA Child Care Resource Referral and the Golden Maple Culture and Arts Association, the event includes crafts and cultural activities in English, Korean and Mandarin, for all ages.
MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Hockey at the Palace
Root on the Coquitlam Express as they meet the Surrey Eagles on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m.
MORE: coquitlamexpress.ca
Live music
Big Hank Lionhart and the Smokin’ Hot Toasters play Port Moody as part of the Inlet Theatre Music Series at city hall (100 Newport Dr.). Organized by Bill Sample and Darlene Cooper, the R&B, swing and blues show starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre.
MORE: portmoodymusic.com
Sherlock Holmes
Enter the world of detective Sherlock Holmes in Baskerville, the second offering of the season by the Stage 43 Theatrical Society. Directed by Dale Kelly and written by Ken Ludwig, the play at 7:30 p.m. sees five actors portray more than 40 characters. Tickets are $30/$25.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Asian tunes
Catch Michelle Kwan on a Chinese guzheng instrument in a performance with Bushido, a Japanese folk-inspired duo, at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 8 p.m. The hour-long show is part of the facility’s Rehearsal Hall Sessions.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Salsa moves
Join Coquitlam’s Salsa Dance Zone for a beginners dance class at 8 p.m. at St. Clare’s Hall (2888 Delahaye Dr.) then party to the Latin beats from 9 p.m. to midnight. Parking is free. Admission is $15 at the door. The event is suitable for ages 19 and older.
MORE: salsadancezone.com
Sunday, Jan. 26
Fresh food
Tour the Port Moody Farmers Market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to chat with the vendor and pick up some fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods and other wares. The market is in the parking lot of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.).
MORE: makebakegrow.com
Game day
Catch a home hockey game between the Port Moody Panthers and the Coastal Tsunami at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 6:15 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Roots singer
Alberta-based musician T. Buckley is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) for an acoustic show with his trio to play original and cover tunes and to tell stories at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $41/$37/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Monday, Jan. 27
Game day
Catch a home hockey game between the Port Moody Panthers and the Chilliwack Jets at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) at 7:15 p.m.
MORE: portmoodypanthers.com
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Arts Club
Someone Like You is the latest production by the Arts Club on Tour, which mounts its play at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. The show by Christine Quintana centres on romantic love. Tickets are $52/$44/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Wednesday, Jan. 29
Chamber of Commerce
If you’re a business leader, find out what the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has to offer at its open house from 11 a.m. to noon. The event takes place at the Chamber office (205-2773 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam).
REGISTER: business.tricitieschamber.com
Arts Club
Someone Like You is the latest production by the Arts Club on Tour, which mounts its play at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. The show by Christine Quintana centres on romantic love. Tickets are $52/$44/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Thursday, Jan. 30
Arts Club
Someone Like You is the latest production by the Arts Club on Tour, which mounts its play at the Evergreen Cultural Centre n Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. The show by Christine Quintana centres on romantic love. Tickets are $52/$44/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
Friday, Jan. 31
Lunar new year
The Qing Ensemble will perform a fusion of Canadian and Chinese music at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) at 7 p.m. to mark Lunar New Year. The group is made up of Bruce Bai, Dailin Hsieh and Lan Tung. Tickets at $36.75 include a glass of wine from Peller Estates and snacks.
MORE: pomoarts.ca
PoCo hockey
Don your Port Coquitlam Trailblazers jersey for a 7 p.m. game at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) versus the Delta Ice Hawks.
MORE: pocohockey.ca
Arts Club
Someone Like You is the latest production by the Arts Club on Tour, which mounts its play at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam (1205 Pinetree Way) at 7:30 p.m. The show by Christine Quintana centres on romantic love. Tickets are $52/$44/$16.
MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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