Christmas 2011 is now but a memory. And with that behind us, we can focus on the next big event: New Year’s Eve. 2012 is almost here, and you don’t need to head downtown for a little bit of fun as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Here are some local… [Continue Reading]
Season’s Greetings from TheV3H
December 23, 2011 by 1 Comment
Christmas is almost here, as my six-year-old reminds me daily. Every morning she rips another ring off the paper chain she brought home from school on December 1, meaning we’re one day closer to the Big Event. As the chain gets shorter, her excitement level gets higher. Her three-year-old brother’s does, too. They are so… [Continue Reading]
Links – Evergreen Line Construction Starts in January
December 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Since this is the week of Christmas, there isn’t a lot happening as far as events go. So instead of running the events post, let’s do some links! January 2012 brings the beginning of Evergreen Line construction. They’ll begin by putting in the ducting and trenches for the power lines. It’s really actually finally happening… [Continue Reading]
Christmas Lights in the Tri-Cities 2011
December 19, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Our family loves holiday lights. And with most of them running until the end of the month, there’s still plenty of time to take a driving tour to check out all the great light displays here in the Tri-Cities. So get ready to round up the kids, fill your thermos with hot cocoa, and crank… [Continue Reading]
CP Holiday Train 2011 in Port Moody
December 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
North America’s longest-running rolling food bank fundraiser is underway, making the trek across Canada. It started on November 25 in Quebec, and it wraps up on December 17 right here in the Tri-Cities. The festivities will take place at Queens Street Plaza in Port Moody [map], starting at 4:00pm on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Santa… [Continue Reading]
Links – Tri-Cities Christmas Fun and Bikes in Coquitlam
December 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We’re getting to that point in the holiday season when some of us are already partied out, the festive fistfights over a mall parking spot pick up, and it’s really really dark out. But luckily, some of us out there are still bringing the holiday cheer. We always take the opportunity to link to ourselves,… [Continue Reading]
What’s Up in the Tri-Cities: Christmas Events Galore
December 14, 2011 by Leave a Comment
We’re getting even closer to Christmas and there are lots of events in the Tri-Cities for you and your family to celebrate the holiday season at. A variety of events this week – Santa sailing on a ship (say that three times fast), wine and cheese salon, Bethlehem walk, lantern festival and a few performing… [Continue Reading]
Lantern Festival to Celebrate Solstice in Port Moody
December 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Joyelle Brandt and Melanie Montgomery wanted to attend a Solstice celebration, but they didn’t want to drive all the way into downtown Vancouver. And who can blame them? For them, the solution was obvious: bring the celebration to Port Moody. In response the local moms are organizing the upcoming Solstice Celebration Lantern Festival, which will… [Continue Reading]
Holiday Wine and Cheese Tasting in Port Moody
December 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Nothing helps you get into the holiday spirit faster than some holiday spirits, and our friends at West Coast Wine Education are holding an event that combines both. Their Holiday Wine and Cheese Tasting is happening on Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 7:00 – 9:00pm at the Port Moody Arts Centre [map]. Get ready for… [Continue Reading]
Links – Port Moody Inauguration and ranting about recreation
December 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Last night I joined a full house at Port Moody City Hall for the inauguration of the newly elected council. After the swearing in, tribute was paid to the outgoing councillors and Joe Trasolini. New Mayor Mike Clay told a great story about Joe asking some kids on bikes why they weren’t using the skateboard… [Continue Reading]
