WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts a small stamp auction, starting at 7 p.m. at the Poirier Community Centre (McGee Rm., 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Auction begins at 8 p.m. Info: www.stampclub. ca or 604-941-9306.

SHARE Family & Community Services Society hosts an alcohol and drug education session 7 to 8: 30 p.m. on the second floor of 2615 Clarke St., in Port Moody. This week's session is 'Use, misuse, abuse - how people become addicted.' This weekly series is designed for those with an alcohol or drug problem and those affected by others' use. This is a drop-in program. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, JAN. 10

The SFU Philosophers Café presents a discussion on "What is the impact of young adults choosing to live with their parents and delay marriage/children?" This is a free event, hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.), starting at 7 p.m. Info: www.philosopherscafe.net.

Port Moody Power & Sail Squadron is offering a Boating Basics Course (PCOC) on Jan. 10 and 17 for adults and children 12 years of age and older. Info: 604-516-6072 or lmeisl@telus.net.

FRIDAY, JAN. 11

Tri-Cities Caregivers' Support Group meets the second and fourth Friday of the month, 10 to 11: 30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam); the fourth Monday of every month at two facilities - 10 to 11: 30 a.m., at the Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam), and 2 to 3: 30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Ct., Coquitlam); and the first Monday of each month, 1 to 2: 30 p.m. at the Wilson Community Ctr. (2150 Wilson Ave., Port Coquitlam). Info: Karen at 778789-1496.

SATURDAY, JAN. 12

Friends of the Coquitlam Public Library Society meet 10: 30 a.m., Room 3 at the new City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). New members welcome. Info: 604-937-4130.

SUNDAY, JAN. 13

The 1st Port Coquitlam Scout Group is having a bottle drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Kilmer Elementary (1575 Knappen St., Port Coquitlam). For pick-up, call 604970-2579.

ONGOING

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

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