Sailing into September in the Tri-Cities

Fall is in the air. Can you feel it? I’m pretty sure I can. School is starting on Tuesday and summer is winding to a close. Here’s how you can soak up the last gasp of the season. What: Lantern Making Workshop When: Thursday, September 2 from 12:30-2:30pm Where: Henderson Place Mall [map] The skinny: Make a lantern at this free workshop, and enter the lantern contest as part of the Mid-Autumn... [Read more]

Giggle Dam Cruise with the Cast

The Giggle Dam Theatre will be hosting a cruise in May 2011, and they want you to join them for the wine, laughs, and fun. The Giggle Dam in Port Coquitlam has been bringing their unique brand of comedy dinner theatre to the Tricities since 2001. If you haven’t had the pleasure of taking in dinner and the show at the Giggle Dam, you are missing out on some of the best fun you’ll find anywhere.... [Read more]

Adventure Playground in Coquitlam?

On August 4 the Tri-City News reported that Coquitlam Council was looking at the possibility of bringing an adventure playground to the city. The city believes the opportunity provides additional recreational opportunities to the community, supports economic development through eco-tourism and may lead to enhanced services for citizens. The proposed park would use 5 acres of forest, incorporating... [Read more]

Late August in the Tri-Cities

The last week of August is upon us, and summer is slowly winding down. But the fun isn’t! Read on to find out what’s happening in the V3H this week. What: Port Coquitlam Southside Heritage Walk When: Thursday, August 26 at 6pm Where: Meet at Terry Fox Library [map] The skinny: Take a rain or shine tour of heritage buildings on Port Coquitlam’s Southside. More info: 604.942.7611 or... [Read more]

Place des Arts holding Ensembles Auditions

Do you know a young musician looking to step up their game? Place des Arts’ Saxophone Ensemble, and String Quartet are holding auditions for new members at the beginning of September. Ensembles develop players’ musical and technical skills while providing performance opportunities in a variety of settings. Participants meet new people and develop community connections through local performances. The... [Read more]

West Coast Wine Education VIP Wine Tour

West Coast Wine Education is the brain child of wine expert John Gerum. The company was created in 2004 from a desire to help the general public become more educated consumers in the world of wine. John worked in fine dining and luxury hotel management for 20 years. His focus on wine education led him to obtain an Advanced Wine Certificate more than a decade ago, and he has been granted membership... [Read more]

The Evergreen Line and Western Port Moody

The Evergreen Line is currently undergoing its environmental assessment. Once that is complete, the route will be finalized and a contractor will be selected, and construction is slated to begin in early 2011. The scheduled completion is in 2014. After years of broken promises, it looks like we will finally get rapid transit in the Northeast sector. Speaking purely for myself, I am very happy to see... [Read more]

Movies, Minnekhada and More

This is another busy week here in the V3H. Summer may be in slow decline, but the pace of events is holding strong. Read on to find out what’s happening here in our back yard! What: Summertime Concert at Dogwood Pavilion When: Thursday, August 19 from 7-9:15pm Where: Dogwood Pavilion [map] The skinny: Dogwood Pavilion presents “Guys and Dolls” – a male/female duo playing everyone... [Read more]

Coquitlam Crunch Challenge

Coquitlam resident Alexander Bell can’t stop climbing the Coquitlam Crunch, and on Sunday, August 29th, he’s going to be climbing it as many times as he can in one day for a good cause. Bell is teaming up with the Coquitlam Foundation to raise funds and awareness for initiatives that embrace diversity in our community. Five times up the Crunch would be a minimum and ten times would probably... [Read more]

Mid-August in the Tri-Cities

August is almost half over, can you believe it? I know I can’t. I also know that there is still plenty of summer fun to be had. Read on to find out more. What: Port Coquitlam Southside Heritage Walk When: Thursday, August 12 at 10am Where: Meet at Terry Fox Library [map] The skinny: Take a rain or shine tour of heritage buildings on Port Coquitlam’s Southside. More info: 604.942.7611... [Read more]

Korean Heritage Day Festival 2010

One of the highlights of the Coquitlam Festival circuit takes place this weekend. The 2010 version of the Korean Heritage Day Festival takes place this Saturday, August 14th. The site is open from 10am to 6pm at Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Avenue). The food will once again be fantastic, with Korean vendors serving up traditional favourites. The theme of this 9th annual festival is “Harmony.”... [Read more]

Cooking Classes at Eden West

The other day I found myself at Eden West in downtown Port Moody, on the hunt for a cherry pitter. Because it is cherry season, and I love cherries, but pits are the pits. Plus, my toddler swallowed a couple, and apparently they are mildly toxic. Luckily, the source who’d sent me to Eden West was on her game, and I found my pitter. It works like a charm, I am happy to say. Eden West was founded... [Read more]

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