FRIDAY, OCT. 30

City Centre Aquatic Complex offers a cure to Friday boredom with a Halloween swamp swim from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. Admission is $2 and kids must have student identification. Evening features a haunted waterslide, mat walk, zipline and horror movies on the big screen. Information: 604-927-6985.

Place Maillardville hosts a free drop-in program for moms of babies from newborns to 12 months, with a focus this week on dental health with Linda Moon. The program will run from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the centre, 1200 Cartier Ave. in Coquitlam. Information: 604-933-6166 or www.placemaillardville.ca.

Terry Fox Library offers a Lights Out Night at the Library for kids between 10 and 13 years, featuring code cracking, ancient wonders and mystery solving, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Prizes available, and program is limited to 30 teens. Information: 604-927-7999.

Coquitlam parks and leisure offers a spooktacular family event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Poirier Community Centre. Creepy arts and crafts, spooky activities and ghoulish dinner are included in $6 admission for adults and $5 for kids. Swimming at Chimo Pool will go from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and is included. Limited drop-ins at the door. Information: 604-927-6046.

SUCCESS presents a workshop on university entrance requirements for students and parents who speak Korean from 12:30 to 3 p.m. in the Poirier Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Program is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Info: Stella at 778-936-5900.

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537.

The Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to meet at the Port Moody Social Recreation Centre next to City Hall. Registration: Craig at 604-949-2274.

Port Moody Public Library and SHARE Family and Community Services Society hosts a free English practice group for informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the ParkLane Room. Information: Julie Sutherland at 604-936-3900, Local 185.

SATURDAY, OCT. 31

Place Maillardville welcomes all ghosts and ghouls as the centre offers Halloween-themed games, crafts, songs and stories. The bilingual event requires costumes. Admission is $5 per child. For more information, call 604-933-6166 or www.placemaillardville.ca.

Mackin House Museum is open for visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of its heritage celebrations evoking

the spirit of Halloween 100 years ago. Spooky tours will be held at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. The museum is located at 1116 Brunette Ave. For information, call 604-516-6151.

St. Andrew's United Church is set to host its annual fall bazaar from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Homemade baked goods and crafts will be available, and lunch can be purchased for $5. All welcome.

Watershed Wise Program holds a stream cleanup at 10 a.m. along the west side of Como Creek, upstream of Woolridge Avenue. Volunteers will plant trees, and are encouraged to bring shovels, gloves and appropriate clothing. Info: 604-939-0523 or www.watershedwise.ca.

SUNDAY, NOV. 1

Pleasantside Community Association annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Old Orchard Hall. All members and Pleasantside neighbours are welcome.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary hosts the third-annual Catch the Rhythm concert at 2 p.m. at Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. Performances include B.C. Girls Choir, the Sluyter Jazz Duo, Port Moody Community Concert Band and Port Moody String Orchestra. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the hospital Gift Shop. Information: 604-569-1285.

Coquitlam Art Club meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Annual membership $10; experienced and novice artists welcome. Information: Soni at 604-469-8712.

Pacific Crest Clinic offers an inaugural craft fair open house featuring items by local artisans and businesses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2620 St. George St. in Port Moody. Information: pomomama.googlepages.com.

MONDAY, NOV. 2

Hang Tough Arthritis Community Group meets at 1 p.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier Branch of the Coquitlam Public Library, 575 Poirier St. Doris Robinson of Dufferin Care Centre will present on the three levels of assisted living. A bake sale will also be held.

Dogwood Pavilion offers a journey back in time with the slideshow by Cyril R. Littlebury (1898 to 1936), hosted by Dudley Booth, who acquired more than 1,000 negatives and photographs of the Vancouver photographer's work and restored them. A photo display will also be available between 10 a.m. and noon. Admission is $3.50 and registration is required. Information: 604-927-6098.

Terry Fox Library screens African Queen as part of the I Dream of Africa art exhibit starting at 6:30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. Admission is free and popcorn provided. Information: 604-927-7999.

TUESDAY, NOV. 3

Coquitlam Prostate Cancer Support and Awareness meets at 7 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre. All those with prostate problems are welcome to share concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. Information: Norm at 604-936-8703 or Ken at 604-936-2998.

Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities committee, meets at 7 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. New members welcome. Information: John Seinen at 604-469-0361.

Ladies Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. in the Chris Weston Room of Branch No. 133. Information: 604-941-7536.

Dogwood Pavilion hosts a Dialogue and Discourse, formerly a Philosopher's Caf?, at 9:45 a.m. on secularism, humanism and capitalism. Moderator Jim McArthur will lead the discussion. Admission is $7, with discounts for members. Information: 604-927-6098.

Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. in the Parklane Room of the hospital. All those interested are welcome to attend. Information: Gift Shop at 604-461-2022, Ext. 2907.

Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.lincolntm.com or Ken at 778-786-2533.

Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Games follow reasonably priced soup and sandwich lunch prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Information: 604-469-4561.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 4

Friends of Coquitlam Public Library meets at 2 p.m. in the boardroom of the Poirier Branch, 575 Poirier St. This is a change of date. Information: 604-937-4130.

Ministry of Transportation public consultation meeting on the Evergreen Line preliminary design from 6 to 9 p.m. at PoCo Inn and Suites, 1545 Lougheed Hwy. Information: www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca.

Kiddies Korner Preschool hosts an education night with Raj Dhasi on anger management for parents and preschoolers at 7 p.m. at Trinity United Church, 2211 Prairie Ave. in Port Coquitlam. Admission is $5 at the door. IN formation: info@kkp.ca or 604-941-4919.

Hyde Creek Education Centre and Hatchery monthly meeting at 7:15 p.m. at the centre, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in Port Coquitlam. Members discuss preserving salmon stocks, watershed protection and providing education to schools and the public. Information: 604-461-3474 or www.hydecreek.org.

Port Moody Public Library hosts a seminar on separation and divorce at 7 p.m. with family lawyer and mediator Katherine Fraser. With cuts to Legal Aid, more people try to represent themselves during proceedings. Fraser will cover resources available to do it yourself, free mediation and options relating to legal counsel.

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meet at 1 p.m. in the McDonald Cartier Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Membership is $10 per year. For more information, call Roy at 604-939-0303.

Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058.

THURSDAY, NOV. 5

Burquitlam Community Association hosts an all-candidates meeting for the New Westminster-Coquitlam byelection from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gymnasium of Banting Middle School.

Vancity Shaughnessy Station Community Branch hosts an evening for non-profit organizations from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 2850 Shaughnessy St. Credit union staff will offer expertise to help non-profits, and participants can connect, learn and share ideas on what works best in their organization.

FRIDAY, NOV. 6

Art Focus Artist Association annual show and sale opening reception from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Leigh Square Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam. Original artworks range in media from miniatures, watercolours, oils, acrylics, cards and drawings.

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 weekly social bingo at 1 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion. There are 15 games, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine at 604-937-7537.

The Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free weekly walking group for the bereaved from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Participants are asked to meet at the Port Moody Social Recreation Centre next to City Hall. Registration: Craig at 604-949-2274.

Port Moody Public Library and SHARE Family and Community Services Society hosts a free English practice group for informal language practice from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the ParkLane Room. Information: Julie Sutherland at 604-936-3900, Local 185.

SATURDAY, NOV. 7

Al-Anon Family Group celebrates its 13th anniversary with an open meeting at noon in Room 203 at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. at King Albert Avenue. Information: 604-688-1716.

Port Moody Arts Centre teams up with West Coast Wine Education to offer Fall Festival: The Best of B.C. Wines Uncorked from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Port Moody City Hall Galleria, 100 Newport Dr. The evening will feature live jazz, wine tasting, light snacks and cheeses. Tickets are $40. Information: www.bcuncorked.ca or 604-931-2008.

5th Coquitlam Scouts bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Scouts Hall, at the corner of Porter Street and Winslow Avenue. Pickup available providing you call ahead. Information: Paul at 604-941-8568 or Rose at 604-469-7118.

Terry Fox Secondary craft fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school, 1260 Riverwood Gt., to raise funds for its after-grad celebrations. Crafters' wares, concession and bake sale will be offered. Information: 604-941-9845.

Coquitlam Public Library hosts a free, drop-in French conversation group from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the City Centre Branch at City Hall. Group will run until Dec. 12, and is designed to help beginner French speakers a friendly place to learn French words and expressions.

Art Focus Artist Association annual show and sale opening reception from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Leigh Square Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam. Original artworks range in media from miniatures, watercolours, oils, acrylics, cards and drawings.

SUNDAY, NOV. 7

Art Focus Artist Association annual show and sale opening reception from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Leigh Square Arts Village, 2253 Leigh Sq. in Port Coquitlam. Original artworks range in media from miniatures, watercolours, oils, acrylics, cards and drawings.

ONGOING

Scouts francophones is looking for leaders. This fulfilling volunteer position includes opportunities for personal growth, adventure, travel and practicum hours. Information: Monique at 604-936-3624.

Special Olympics B.C., Coquitlam branch, needs volunteers to help run sporting programs and events. Information: 604-644-8439.

Suite E LifeDrawing Group meets each Tuesday night until June from 6:50 to 9:50 at the Joseph Howe Room of the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Coquitlam. Information: www.myartclub.com or Myda at 604-469-1911.

SUCCESS is looking for volunteers for its host program, which helps new immigrants adapt to Canadian society. Information: Shirley at 604-936-5900.

Terry Fox Library hosts free story times for children ages two to six and their families at different times throughout the week each month at 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Information: 604-927-7999.

Toastmasters' Crystal Clear Speakers meet every second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at 1111 Austin Ave. in Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: 604-941-0191.

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) invites new members to experience friendly group support for weight loss. There are a number of chapters in the Tri-Cities area. Information: Gail at 604-941-8699 or www.tops.org.

TRICEPS (Tri-Cities Early Psychosis Support) non-profit support group, which provides help and education to parents, spouses and siblings of individuals diagnosed with psychosis, meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Parklane Room of Eagle Ridge Hospital from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tri-Cities Caregivers' Support Group meets the second and fourth Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: Mildred at 604-469-1640.

Tri-City Family Place offers a drop-in program for parents and caregivers of children under six years, open Tuesdays to Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 2062 Manning Ave. Info: 604-945-0048.

Tri-City Men's Resource Centre hosts the Dads Make a Difference drop-in program every Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 2062 Manning Ave. in PoCo. The drop-in is free and kids are welcome. Information: Patricia at 604-908-6345 or www.tcmrc.net.

Tri-City Newcomers Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All women, not just those who are new to the area, are welcome to attend. Information: Wendy at 604-468-2423 or tricities_newcomers@yahoo.ca.

Tri-City Singles Social Club offers people 40 and older a chance to get together and enjoy activities like walking, theatre, dining, biking, bowling, kayaking, weekend trips and more. Membership is $15 per year, and group meets on the fourth Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Moody Legion Branch 119, 2513 Clarke St. Information: 604-472-0016 or tricityclub@gmail.com.

Tri-City Women's Resource Society offers an empowering mothers parenting group at various times throughout the year. Participation in the educational group is free, and child care and transportation subsidies are available. Info: 604-941-7111, Ext. 106.

Unattached Singles 50-65 meets weekly for walks and activities throughout Burnaby to Mission. Membership is free. Information: us5065@hotmail.com or 604-460-6524.

Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition, Tri-Cities committee, meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Information: John at 604-469-0361.

Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter needs volunteers for its 24-hour rape crisis line and shelter for battered women. Free training provided. Information: 604-872-8212.

Westcoast Harmony Chorus is seeking energetic, motivated women who love to sing. Attend a Wednesday night rehearsal to hear this award-winning, four-part harmony chorus with members from all over the Lower Mainland. Information: 604-596-6735.

Wild West Cancan Dancers, registered as Golden Spike Days Cancan Dancers Society, is accepting new members, including dancers, non-dancers and anyone in between. Information: www.wildwestcancan.ca.

Women Helping Others (WHO) meets from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. Widows and single women over 50 welcome. Information: 604-464-2058.

Al-Anon meets Mondays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at noon at Como Lake United Church, 535 Marmont St. Another chapter meets Wednesday nights from 8 to 9 p.m. in the basement of St. Andrew's Church, 2318 St. Johns St. in Port Moody. Info: 604-688-1716 or 604-461-6991.

Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts caregiver support groups for those grappling with the debilitating disease. The Coquitlam group meets the last Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m., and the Port Coquitlam group meets the second Thursday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m. A Chinese-speaking support group is held the first Thursday of the month from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, call 604-298-0711.

Barnet Sailing Co-operative welcomes new members, be they land-lubbers or old salts. Members sail the waters of Burrard Inlet, Desolation Sound, the Gulf Islands, Howe Sound and Straight of Georgia. Info: www.barnetsailing.bc.ca or Scott at 604-255-4590.

Cameron Centre hosts free, drop-in English conversation classes for intermediate to advanced level speakers, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. each Wednesday at 9523 Cameron St. Info: Sarah at 604-630-9236.

Central Coquitlam Pensioners Branch 108 meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the Centennial Room at Dogwood Pavilion. Meetings feature speakers on topics of interest to members. Membership is $10 per year. Information: Roy Hartman at 604-939-0303. Group also holds a social bingo in the Mike Butler Room of Dogwood Pavilion each Friday at 1 p.m. There are 15 games. The cost is five cents per card per game, and pots range from $5 to $25. New players welcome. Information: Catherine Clout at 604-937-7537.

City of Coquitlam leisure and parks is looking for volunteers who are fluent in both English and either Cantonese, Mandarin or Korean, who could also teach basic computer skills. For more information, call Laurie at 604-927-6963.

Como Lake Quilters meets Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at Como Lake United Church. The informal group meets to work on individual projects and share talents. Visitors and prospective members welcome. Info: Joy at 604-466-9992 or Jo-Ann at 604-941-4869.

Connexus BNI meets regularly in Coquitlam, and has openings for new members. Information: 778-242-0957.

Coquitlam Area Gogos meets monthly to find ways to help African grandmothers raising AIDS orphans. You do not have to be a grandmother to join. Information: Bev at 778-216-0499.

Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club is looking for new members to take part at the lanes behind Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St. Information: Ann at 604-939-8976.

Council of Senior Citizens Organizations is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Information: Ernie Bayer at 604-576-9734 or ecbayer@shaw.ca.

Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays from 10:30 to noon. Group meets at the Port Moody Social Recreation Centre. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Beach. Newcomers can register by calling Craig Matsu-Pissot at 604-949-2274.

Debtors Anonymous meets regularly to offer hope and recovery to debtors, compulsive spenders and under-earners. Information: 604-878-3328 or www.debtorsanonymous.org.

Developmental Disabilities Association offers free pickup of gently used houseware items, including dishes, toys and books. Cloth items can be dropped off in bins. Furniture, dishes and clothes are accepted at donation stations. Info: 604-273-4332.

Fraser Pacific Rose Society meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month at Dogwood Pavilion. Info: 604-931-5120.

Kyle Centre offers drop-in bridge for all skill levels from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Soup and sandwich lunch follows, prepared by Community Integration Services Society, which supports adults with disabilities. Info: 604-469-4561.

Lincoln Toastmasters meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave. in Port Coquitlam. New members welcome. Information: www.lincolntm.com or Ken at 778-786-2533.

Maillardville Community Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at ABC Country Restaurant at Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse Street. Information: 604-464-1808.

Maillardville Residents' Association meets the first Wednesday of each month at Place Maillardville, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. Information: 604-931-5650.

MOSAIC kindness club needs host volunteers to help newcomers adjust to Canadian life. Commitment is for two hours a week for 13 weeks. For more information, call 604-254-9626.

Nar-Anon support group for those affected by a loved one's addiction meets Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Lions Hall, 12479 Harris Rd. in Pitt Meadows. Information: Cheryl at 604-465-0872.

North Fraser Alzheimer Resource Centre offers monthly caregiver support groups in Coquitlam and PoCo. Info: 604-298-0780.

Parents Without Partners is an non-profit, non-sectarian organization devoted to the interests of single parents and their children. Single parents who are separated, divorced, widowed or never married are eligible to join. Orientation meetings for new members are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Poirier Community Centre, 630 Poirier St. Information: 604-945-2407.

Pinetree Friendship Circle, for women of all ages, invites new members for free activities at Pinetree Community Centre, 1260 Pinetree Way, every Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 4. Information: catnut2@excite.com.

Pocomo Hiking Club meets Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. for hikes throughout the Lower Mainland. Information: pocomohiking@hotmail.com.

PoCoMo Youth Services Society is looking for youths between 12 and 18 who want to make a difference in the community. Information: Jerome Bouvier at 604-251-6449 or jerome@jeromeinspires.com.

Poirier Youth Centre offers youth between 11 and 18 a place to hang out, downstairs from the Poirier Community Centre. Ping pong, Internet, music and PlayStation 2 available. Drop-in is free. Information: 604-933-6035.

Port Coquitlam Community Band meets Wednesday evenings at Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary, 1335 Dominion Ave. New members and all levels are welcome. Information: 604-785-9672 or dsmaxwell@hotmail.com.

Port Coquitlam Stroke Recovery Club meets Mondays at 11:30 a.m. at Wilson Centre. Those who have had a stroke, and their caregivers, are welcome. Information: 604-942-2334.

Recreation Unlimited Volleyball Club offers weekly recreational volleyball on Wednesdays from 8 to 10 p.m. at Hillcrest Middle, 2161 Regan Ave. in Coquitlam. Beginners are welcome, and the club also organizes hikes, movie nights and dinners. Information: Gary at 604-469-6389 or gary4now@shaw.ca.

Rocky Point Toastmasters meets Mondays at 7:15 p.m. at Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Dr. Information: 604-506-1037.

SARA Society (Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous) offers teen and adult support programs, literature and public education in the Lower Mainland. Information: 604-584-2626, sarasociety@telus.net or www.sarasociety.net.

Sasamat Outdoor Centre is looking for entertainers for its adult lunch and dinner programs. Those interested are asked to submit a website or MySpace address to linda@sasamat.org, or call 604-939-2268.

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