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12th Annual Curves Food Drive
It's the 12th Annual Curves Food Drive and Curves is out to collect
millions of pounds of food for local area food banks. In the current tough
economy, many food banks are struggling to keep up, and there's never been
a
greater need. We can make this year our biggest donation ever. If you're a
member, bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries during the month of March
and give back to the community. If you have friends that aren't Curves
members yet, make sure they know about our special offer right now.
Non-members can bring in a bag of non-perishable groceries between March
1st-13th and we'll wave their Service Fee. That's right - a $0 Service Fee!
Working out with a friend helps both you and her. If you have any questions,
give us a call.
McAllister Ave, Port Coquitlam - 604-944-1303
Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam - 604-472-1025
Austin Ave, Coquitlam - 604-931-1631
Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam - 604-468-8755
Spring Street, Port Moody - 604-461-3300
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CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM
MEDIA RELEASE
New overpass will connect a community
Port Coquitlam, BC – MARCH 3, 2010… Two halves will become whole when the Coast Meridian Overpass opens Sunday, providing the third – and most effective – link between north and south Port Coquitlam.
The four-lane cable-stayed bridge spanning the Canadian Pacific Railway yards will be much more than a transportation route that allows vehicles, drivers and cyclists to travel throughout the community more easily.
It will also be a symbolic bridge between two areas of Port Coquitlam that, for generations, have defined themselves by which side of the CPR yards they are on.
“You could look at it as knitting together the community. There’s always been a gap between the north and south sides – we even have two town centres,” said Cllr. Sherry Caroll, who chairs the City’s Transportation Solutions & Operations Committee. “This will mark a place in Port Coquitlam’s history, when the two sides of our community came together.”
The grand opening celebration for the CMO on March 6 from 10 a.m. to noon has already brought together the community – and generations.
As soon as word of the event started to spread, 13-year-old Dylan Lewis, a Grade 7 student at Kwayhquitlum Middle School, set up a Facebook page to promote the north vs. south street hockey game between James Park and Kilmer Elementary and the pick-up street hockey games that will take place at mid-span during the ceremony. Lewis and a Grade 8 student from his school, Keenan Kerswell, have volunteered to host the street hockey games Saturday.
The event will also bring together long-time residents from the north and south sides of the community. The north side’s Fern Rooney (née Routley) and the south side’s Dorothy Mackenzie (née Hutchinson) were both born in 1922 and attended James Park and Central schools together as children.
Rooney, daughter of former PoCo Trailblazer and City Councillor Harold Routley, married and had three daughters, and is now a great, great grandmother. She will participate in the CMO grand opening along with her old schoolmate Mackenzie, who had two children and started Harken Towing with her husband Ken in 1948. Mackenzie still lives on the same Argue Street property and has five grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The difficulties travelling between north and south Port Coquitlam pre-date the women; discussions about an overpass crossing the Canadian Pacific Railway yards date back to 1913. Other local historical tidbits will be presented at the grand opening by the Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society, whose display will link the past with the present.
Cllr. Carroll pointed out that the name of the overpass also has ties to local history – its namesake, the Coast Meridian, is the meridian of longitude identified by the Corps of Royal Engineers in the mid-1800s when they were surveying the area for future development. The Coast Meridian served as a guideline for future roadways that brought communities together, much like the CMO will do.
“I’m also happy that the CMO will allow us to link not just by car, but by transit and bicycle and walking. It will bring us together in a lot of different ways,” Cllr. Carroll added.
Fittingly, Saturday’s event begins with a symbolic linking of north and south, with a parade from both ends to the mid-point of the 580-metre-long structure. After coming together at mid-span, event-goers can watch or participate in street hockey games, enjoy live music, view displays and watch the official ceremony and ribbon-cutting. Tim Horton’s will be providing coffee to the first 400 people on the bridge deck.
Due to limited parking and concerns for the environment, people are urged to walk, bus, cycle or carpool to the event.
Complete details about the event and getting there are posted at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cmo.
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CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
Take our emergency preparedness courses and get prepared
The tragic situation in Haiti has everyone thinking about major disasters.
Are you and your family prepared to survive on your own for three days if
an earthquake or other disaster strikes close to home?
The City of Port Coquitlam helps local residents get prepared for major emergencies
– which could include a power outage, severe storm, flood or earthquake
–
with ongoing free community training courses, neighbourhood preparedness planning
and online resources at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ep.
Personal preparedness is a key component of the City’s Emergency Preparedness
program. The more individuals can take care of themselves for 72 hours after
a major emergency,
the more the City’s resources can be directed to restoring services.
Free Emergency Preparedness Courses ... Residents can sign up now for the next round of free community courses in March, including:
· Personal Family Preparedness – March 16
· Rapid Damage Assessment – March 18
· Basic Fire Suppression – March 23
· Light Urban Search and Rescue – March 25
All courses start at 7 p.m. and are offered at the #1 Fire Hall at 1725 Broadway Street. The same courses will also be offered again in May, September and November.
Participants leave the classes with a new perspective and take-away materials
to help them on their preparedness journey.
“This was an excellent session; it really gives you a better understanding
of what you need to do,” one Personal Family Preparedness participant
noted.
Another wrote: “I’m going straight home to finish off my emergency
kit. I have been motivated tonight!”
Participants also enjoy the hands-on components, such as going through the
demonstration house and using a fire extinguisher.
“The practical part of the course was very awesome and super fun,”
wrote one Basic Fire Suppression participant.
More information about the free courses is available at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ep. To register, call 604.927.5466. Get Prepared – and Win!
Local residents have an even greater incentive to get prepared in 2010,
thanks to a contest in the 2010 Waste Collection Schedule and Calendar of
Community Events.
Residents who complete the 26 emergency preparedness tips listed throughout
the calendar will be eligible to win a prize valued at $100 to assist them
in their preparedness planning. Prizes will include an individual
Starter Grab ’n Go bag or Pet Grab ’n Go bag with pet first aid
kit. Contest details are at www.portcoquiltam.ca/ep.
Emergency preparedness tips and information – including a list of items to include in kits for your home, car and office – can be found at www.portcoquitlam.ca/ep .
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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a lay-led patient education
program offered in communities throughout British Columbia. Participants are
adults experiencing chronic health conditions
(e.g., hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes,
…etc), their family members, friends and caregivers. The program provides
information and teaches practical skills on managing chronic health problems.
Most importantly, the CDSMP gives people the confidence and motivation they
need to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition.
If you are not already aware of our evidence-based programs, they are supported
by the BC Ministry of Health Services which allows them to be provided throughout
the province for free.
Our website offers background information on this and other self-management
programs available at http://www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp/
Kyle Centre (Chronic Disease)
125 Kyle Street, Port Moody, BC
Register: Call 604-940-1273 or email selfmanagement@eastlink.ca
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French speaking ?
Looking for a job?
Aide ? la recherche d'emploi en fran?ais ? Coquitlam!
Every Thursday at 10:30am, starting on November 26th,
942B Brunette Ave
Please RSVP
Tel:: 604-515-7070
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Transformational Tutoring
Personal & individualized tutoring services which strengthens & equips
the ESL learner in specific areas where he or she feels they are lacking:
speaking & conversation skills,
reading, writing, listening & understanding. Special services include:
providing assistance with preparation for English proficiency tests &
interviews, guidance in community & Canadian cultural life,
learning specialized & occupational vocabulary or idioms, and real community
experiences to allow the learner to practice the English language.
First session is offered FREE of charge.
Lisa Allen Transformation Tutoring 604-464-1093
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Little Pho Huang Tung
Small restaurant Big Menu full of delightful food.
My wife and I ate with some friends at this little known restaurant @ Schoolhouse
and Lougheed the other day and what a pleasant surprise!
The food is really good! Family owned Vietnamese cuisine, central
and inexpensive. Check it out!
Editors coment: Also one of our TriCityEvents Businesses ... click here.
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Otto F. Landauer Photographs — Now Online
The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia is pleased to announce
that 4,000 never-before-seen photographs by
Otto F. Landauer, from the Leonard Frank Photos Studio fonds, are now available
online.
The Leonard Frank Studio fonds is a collection of 39,000 photographs and
2 meters of textual records originating from
the Leonard Frank Photos Studio and ranging in date from 1880-1983. This collection
was donated to the
Jewish Historical Society of British Columbia in 1985 by Barbara Landauer,
the wife of Otto F. Landauer
who owned and managed the studio from 1945 until his death in 1980.
The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia began a large-scale digitization
project in
September 2008 with support from the Irving K. Barber BC Digitization Program.
The online content includes images taken by Otto F. Landauer, who captured
the changing landscape
of British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, from 1945 to his death in 1980.
Landauer is particularly
well known for his photographs of bridge building in BC’s Lower Mainland.
He was the first photographer on scene to document the Second Narrows Bridge
Collapse on June 17, 1958. Many of these images will be on display in the
upcoming exhibition
Vancouver: Bridging its History 1895-1980, opening May 6, 2009 at the Jewish
Museum and Archives of British Columbia.
The photographs from this collection are available online through the Canadian
Heritage Information Network’s portal,
Artefacts Canada. Viewers may also access these images through the Virtual
Museum of Canada.
The Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia has also launched a Flickr
site featuring images from
this collection. Visitors are encouraged to view a slideshow of these unique
and fascinating photographs. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jewishmuseum/sets/72157615949598142/show/
To view the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia’s images
through the
Virtual Museum of Canada, visit: http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/index_flashFT.html
and type
‘Jewish Museum’ in the search box.
To view these images in Artefacts Canada’s database, visit: http://artefactscanada.chin.gc.ca:8015/Webtop/CHINApps/artefacts/ws/human/user/www/SearchForm?currLang=English
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Volunteer Docents Needed
The Port Moody Station Museum is currently looking for volunteer Education Program Docents to teach members of the public about the rich history of Port Moody. As a docent, you will work with groups of 10-30 people to deliver hands-on educational programs that promote critical thinking. We offer programs for elementary and secondary students, community youth groups, preschools, ESL schools and seniors’ organizations. The majority of groups who visit the museum are within the ages of 6-12 years old. Most programs are 90 minutes in length and are offered Monday to Friday in the morning or afternoon. To learn more about our programs visit www.vcn.bc.ca/pmmuseum.
Contact our Programs Coordinator, Rebecca Clarke at 604-939-1648
or programs.pmmuseum@telus.net
for more information.
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Legion Senior development open to non-members is NOW RENTING
RJ Kent, the Residences, a Legion Senior development open to non-members
is NOW RENTING! Be one of the first
to move into our brand new 1 bedroom suites. The all-inclusive monthly lease
includes 2 meals daily, snacks,
weekly housekeeping and flat laundry service. These private suites range from
486 sqft to 614 sqft with
rent starting at $2300/month or $1237 with approved subsidy.
This is exceptional retirement living at the heart of downtown Port Coquitlam
with the POCO Trail as your backyard!
For a personal tour visit us at 2675 Shaughnessy St, or call 778-285-5554.
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Book your next function at the Port Coquitlam Legion Branch
133!
Meeting/Entertaining Room Charges:
Entertainment Lounge $325 Capacity 90 persons sit down
Auxiliary Lounge (Cadets) $425 Capacity 100 persons sit down
Fireside Lounge $75 Capacity 14 persons sit down or meeting
Chris Weston Lounge $100 Capacity 54 persons sit down or 70 theatre style
Branch 133 Members' family events 75% of stated rate.
Branch 133 Member Funeral/Celebration of Life reception- no room charge.
On site food and beverage service available. Requests must be made and approved
for food
and beverages to be brought onto Legion premises.
To make a booking call 604-942-8911 Port Coquitlam Legion Branch 133
2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam
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First Class Travel in Como Lake Village Supports your Team or Group.
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FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN – BECOME A BIG BROTHER!!
Feel like a kid again – Become a Big Brother in your community! We are
currently looking for male volunteers in the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam,
Port Coquitlam and Port Moody) who are 18 years of age or older. Spend 2-4
fun hours a week as a positive role model for a boy in your community.
CALL 604.876.2447 ext. 236 or VISIT www.bigbrothersvancouver.com TODAY.
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Kidzinfo Online Community
www.kidzinfo.com
is a new directory for businesses, parents and children interested in products,
services and events for children and parents. Free to join!
Googol Learning is offering a new workshop in the Lower Mainland
Building Environmental Awareness in the Community
Discuss ways your group can enhance environmental education among its members
and the community.
We will explore how you can take part in community programs or create your
own projects.
Many creative initiatives will be explored as well as ways to encourage participation.
Find out more about other educational workshops http://www.googolpower.com/content/workshops
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Spiros Greek Taverna - Great Food, Great Experience!
I really have to hand it to the staff, (especially the Chef)
at Spiros in Coquitlam, my wife and I have had many a good meal there
and for a good deal less money than some restaurants we have frequented.
I just wanted to pass this on to everyone and suggest you check it out for your selves!
Click Here to see their Details
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SOME DAY
Hi Everyone,
If you have a moment please listen to my newest song, SOME DAY
co-written with my band-mates. We will be performing this song and
others on November 30th at a STOP THE RAIN BANDAID BENEFIT concert in
Coquitlam at Northside Church, 1460 Landsdowne 6:30 pm. Food and
beverages will be sold. Tickets available at the door.
Every dollar goes toward charity.
Thanks guys,
Greg Reid
http://ca.youtube.com/user/coquitlamgreg
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Spoken Word Toastmasters
Spoken Word Toastmasters is a new Toastmasters club offering its members
a fun and encouraging way to improve communication
and leadership skills. Meeting each Thursday evening at 7:00pm, Royal Oak
Community Church, 7175 Royal Oak Ave. Burnaby.
Guests and visitors welcome.
For more info on Spoken Word contact Bernie at 604-521-7240 email thelonepostman@yahoo.ca
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Canadian Cancer Society is now Recruiting
Interested in assisting with the fight against cancer in your community?
The
local Tri-Cities unit of the Canadian Cancer Society is now recruiting for
the
following two exciting volunteer positions:
. Unit Volunteer Resources Leader: coordinate volunteer recruitment,
intake and recognition. You must enjoy networking and meeting new people,
have
exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. A background in HR or
volunteer coordination would be an asset. The time commitment is 4 - 8 hr/wk
over a minimum one year term.
. Volunteer Drivers: If you enjoy meeting new people, love driving and
have a clean drivers abstract, consider applying as a volunteer driver. Min.
4
hrs/wk, with a one year minimum commitment.
Want to learn more? Find us at cancer.ca,
or contact Caragh Goudie at cgoudie@bc.cancer.ca
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Dads Make A Difference
The Tri-City Men's Resource Centre is hosting the Dads Make A Difference drop-in
program every Wednesday evening
from 6:30pm - 9:00pm at 2062 Manning Ave, Port Coquitlam. The drop-in is free
and kids are welcome.
For more information visit: www.tcmrc.net
or call Patricia at 604-908-6345.
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FOSTER FAMILY INFORMATION SESSION
The Ministry of Children and Family Development in the Tri-City areas is urgently in need of skilled foster parents, especially for sibling groups and youth in your community. Foster parents provide temporary, safe and loving care of children while their own families are experiencing crisis. Many children-in-care come from backgrounds of abuse and neglect and as a result they can often exhibit difficult behaviours.
Fostering is challenging, demanding, and rewarding. It requires strong parenting skills, patience and a commitment to the children placed in your home.
If this interests you and your family, please contact the Residential
Resources Office at 604 527-1248
and request an invitation to the next available Information Session.
For other communities please call 1-800-663-9999
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Tri-City Men's Resource Centre is looking for volunteers.
If you would like to be a founding member of a unique resource centre providing
quality,
timely services to men and their families, here is your opportunity.
Please call Patricia at (604) 908-6345
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Need employees ...
Molly Maid is growing again.
The leader in the home cleanig industry has positions open in the TriCity
area.
We offer attractive working conditions, excellent hours and competative wages.
email: rykert_int@yahoo.ca
Tel:: 604-469-2015
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"Tri Cities Chapter of Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition"
meets the first Wednesday of every month, in the City Center branch
of the Coquitlam Library. The VACC campaigns to change the circumstances that
currently discourage bicycle use: poor or non-existent cycling facilities
and lack of appropriate education for both cyclists and motorists. We do this
by providing informed input and consultation on cycling issues to municipal,
provincial, and federal politicians and government staff, and by offering
advocacy support and education to groups and individuals in the Lower Mainland."
Our website is : http://www.vacc.bc.ca/tricities/index.htm
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New Website For Local Parents
www.kidsinbc.ca
Kids in BC is a new website created for parents
to connect with other local parents
to discuss issues relating to kids,
or even if you arejust looking for other parents to chat with.
- Information
- Classifieds
- Meeting other local parents
- Chat forum
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SINGERS WANTED FOR FRENCH CHOIR!
Do you enjoy singing? Would you like to practice your French in a welcoming francophone community choir?
If so, we invite you to audition for Les Échos du Pacifique, a choir made up of francophones and francophiles of all ages and all levels of musical proficiency! Under the direction of Jean-Charles Côté, we are currently recruiting new singers in all voices to begin our 31st season. New male voices are especially welcome!
For more information, contact Celine at 604-764-2808 or visit our website at www.lesechosdupacifique.com.
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Free MP3 Downloads from Tri-City Christian Band Remnant Gathering
Visit us for free music downloads at... http://www.remnantsongs.com
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Artists in the Park
is a unique partnership between the City of Port Moody and artists.
The program is intended to enhance your park
visit through the presence of artists at work. We hope that this project also
encourages visitors to attend the local art galleries in Port Moody. Artists
are encouraged to attend parks during park hours (7am to 10pm) any day of
the week. Demonstrations and sales by the artists are permitted. For a complete
list of artists or how to participate please contact Elizabeth Keurvorst,
Manager Cultural Services via email elizabeth@cityofthearts.ca
or by calling 604-469-4524. The City of Port Moody is committed to providing
opportunitiesfor arists. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
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Active Seniors Wanted
Men (55+) and Women (50+)
Enjoy a fun, social activity Slo-Pitch.
Join the Wilson Senior Centre Recreational Slo-Pitch team.
Practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Games on Thursday starting in April through June.
Please contact Dave Hammer or Marg Scott at 604-468-8596.
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Business and Professional Women's Clubs of British Columbia & Yukon
Our Mission Statement:
To improve the economic, employment and social
conditions of women by lobbying for
changes in law at both provincial and national levels.
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Hi, I am sure that everyone in the TRI CITY
area has relatives that have never been to the lower mainland.
Why not give them the following web address so that they can see what all
the fuss is about
and why so many people choose to live in our beautiful area. Hundreds of beautiful
photos
of our parks beaches and our city are all here for you and your relatives
and oversea associates
to view and share. And yes we are always looking for people to contribute
photographs
and stories about our major neighbor, Vancouver
visit www.eyeseavancouver.com
- Vancouver's Visual City Guide
Thanks
Glenn J Page
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