FRIDAY, OCT. 19

Baha'i Community of Port Coquitlam hosts a free public concert commemorating "the birth of the Bab," from 7: 30 to 9 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at Wilson Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave. in PoCo. The program is family friendly, and children of all ages are welcome. Australian singer and composer Shadi Toloui-Wallace will perform. Mingling, with coffee, tea and other refreshments, to follow. Info: 778-285-3349.

Vickie Ayers opens her annual haunted house to the public, at 443 Draycott St. in Coquitlam (near Austin Avenue and Mundy Road). The family-friendly haunted house, which runs through Halloween, is open nightly from 6: 30 to 9 p.m. Donations will be accepted to support Variety - The Children's Charity of B.C. Ayers has raised more than $250,000 over the years through bottle drives, the haunted house and other fundraisers.

Saint Catherine's Anglican Church and Art Focus Artists' Association host a wine-and-cheese preview to their community art show, from 7 to 9 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. at Shaughnessy Street (same location as Trinity United Church) in Port Coquitlam. Admission to the preview is $15 per person, which includes refreshments and a glass of wine. Admission to the Saturday showing is free. Call the church at 604-942-9812 for tickets to the preview.

SUCCESS hosts Curling 101, a free workshop aimed at helping new immigrants adapt to Canadian culture, starting at 6: 45 p.m. in Room 2 of the Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, 633 Poirier St. in Coquitlam. A slide show will run from 6: 45 to 7: 45 p.m., followed by a game demonstration. A free trial game is planned for Oct. 27. To register, contact SUCCESS at 604-468-6000 or cctricities@ success.bc.ca.

Coquitlam Family Chiropractic hosts a free screening of The Greater Good, a documentary about families adversely affected by vaccines, from 7 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody.

Edda West of the Vaccination Risk Awareness Network will conduct a Q and A session via Skype after the screening. Seating is limited, so those interested in attending are asked to arrive 10 to 15 minutes before the movie starts.

Tri-City Singles Social Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion, 2513 Clark St. in Port Moody. The club provides an opportunity for single men and women over 40 to meet new friends and enjoy activities such as dining, theatre, walking and travel. Membership is $20 a year. Info: Louise at 604-941-8897, Darline at 604-466-0017 or tricityclub@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20

Saint Catherine's Anglican Church and Art Focus Artists' Association host a community art show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 2211 Prairie Ave. at Shaughnessy Street (same location as Trinity United Church) in Port Coquitlam. Admission is free.

Hot Salsa Dance Zone hosts a salsa and Latin dance night from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way in Coquitlam. Free salsa, bachata and merengue lessons start at 7: 30 p.m. No partner nor experience needed. First timers and singles are welcome. Admission is $10 at the door, and free parking is available. Info: www.hotsalsadancezone.com, 604-725-4654 or 604-808-2311.

Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library meet at 10: 30 a.m. in the Nancy Bennett Room of the library's Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. New members welcome. Info: 604937-4130.

Blue Mountain Quilters' Guild hosts Decade of Quilts: A Quilt Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Montgomery Middle School, 1900 Edgewood Ave. in Coquitlam. More than 100 quilts will be on display, and the event will also include a tea room, vendors and a members' boutique. Admission is $5. Info: 604-941-5945.

Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School hosts what organizers are calling "the biggest indoor garage sale fundraiser in the Tri-Cities area," from 8: 30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1335 Dominion Ave. in PoCo. Highlights include a silent auction, food concessions and the now-famous homemade bake sale. Admission is $3 at the door. Only cash payments (not credit or debit) will be accepted.

Gaby Davis Foundation hosts Girlfriends' Night Out, an evening of fashion, shopping, wine and appetizers held in partnership with My Girlfriend's Closet, at the River Springs Rec Centre (1950 Lodge Ave. in Coquitlam). All proceeds from ticket sales and 20 per cent of all clothing sales will go to help families affected by childhood cancer. Contact the Gaby Davis Foundation at 604-464-GABY (4229) for tickets before the event, since they will not be sold at the door. Tickets cost $20 each.

SUNDAY, OCT. 21

Archbishop Carney Regional Secondary School hosts what organizers are calling "the biggest indoor garage sale fundraiser in the Tri-Cities area," from 9: 30 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. at 1335 Dominion Ave. in PoCo. Highlights include a silent auction, food concessions and the now-famous homemade bake sale. Admission is $3 at the door. Only cash payments (not credit or debit) will be accepted).

Blue Mountain Quilters' Guild hosts Decade of Quilts: A Quilt Show, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Montgomery Middle School, 1900 Edgewood Ave. in Coquitlam. More than 100 quilts will be on display, and the event will also include a tea room, vendors and a members' boutique. Admission is $5. Info: 604-941-5945 or www.bluemountainquiltersguild.ca.

MONDAY, OCT. 22

Port Moody Public Library hosts the Drop Everything and Read! challenge. Eligible reading must take place in the library, at 100 Newport Dr., between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. Kids and adults can read anything they like for 20 minutes, then collect a chocolate kiss from the library's information or checkout desks. Info: 604469-4577.

TUESDAY, OCT. 23

Terry Fox Library hosts Ancestry.com genealogical expert Chris Longley, who will discuss techniques and tricks to help you navigate your way through this free database and become better acquainted with your family tree, or perhaps the history of your surname. The event runs from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Call the library at 604927-7999 to reserve a spot at this free event.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 24

Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society hosts an evening with Kati Ackerman of Vancouver Spooks Paranormal Investigations, at the display centre, 2571 Mary Hill Rd. (adjacent to the community policing office). Kids aged nine to 12 years are invited to meet Kati between 6 and 7: 30 p.m., or 7: 30 and 9 p.m. Bring a flashlight and your favourite ghost story.

Costumes are optional. The cost is $2 per person. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, e-mail pocoheritage1@gmail. com (include your contact information in the e-mail).

THURSDAY, OCT. 25

Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society hosts an evening with Kati Ackerman of Vancouver Spooks Paranormal Investigations, at the display centre, 2571 Mary Hill Rd.

(adjacent to the community policing office). Teens aged 13 to 16 are invited to join Kati between 6 and 8: 30 p.m. for a special ghost-hunting adventure. Kati will demonstrate some of the equipment used in EVP (electronic voice phenomena). Bring a flashlight and a digital recording device, if you have one. The cost is $2 per person. Space is limited, so registration is required. To register, e-mail pocoheritage1@gmail.com (include your contact information in the e-mail). The adventure will begin at the heritage display centre before moving to the Giggle Dam Dinner Theatre.

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