WEDNESDAY JAN 23

SUCCESS is offering a free workshop on Job Search Resources & Skill Connect, 10 a.m. to noon at the SUCCESS office in Henderson Place, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). This is a free workshop. Register at 604-468-6000 or alice.poon@ success.ca.

St. Andrews United Church presents the program 'The Road of Life... Time to Reflect,' 1 to 2: 30 p.m., 2318 St. Johns St., Port Moody. Led by Rev. Julie Lebrun. All are welcome.

Register at minister@sauc.ca or 604-939-5513.

Maillardville Community Lions Club meets at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at ABC Country Restaurant at Lougheed Highway and Schoolhouse Street. Info: 604464-1808.

Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts Book Night, 7 p.m., beginning with a swap and shop, followed by presentation of books after 8 p.m. in the McGee Room, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-941-9306 or www.stampclub.ca.

SHARE Family & Community Services Society hosts an alcohol and drug education session, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. on the second floor of 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The Jan. 23 session is on "Alcohol - How dependence develops; controlled using; effects on pregnant women." This free session is designed for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, those concerned about their use and people affected by others' use. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Info: 604-936-3900.

THURSDAY, JAN. 24

Port Moody Public Library presents the Baby Sing and Learn program for infants up to 18 months of age, running every Thursday (Jan. 24 to May 30) 10: 30 to 11: 15 a.m. or 2 to 2: 45 p.m., 100 Newport Dr. Infants and caregivers will learn songs, rhymes and stories. This is a free, drop-in program that requires parent/ caregivers participation. Info: www.library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577.

Port Coquitlam hosts The Comic Shop Youth Art Drop-In, 4 to 5: 30 p.m. each Thursday at Leigh Square, 1100-2253 Leigh Sq., Port Coquitlam. Each free session begins with a brief lesson in comic history and technique, followed by free work time. Participants learn techniques that make cartooning a unique art form. For ages 13 to 17.

Port Moody Power & Sail Squadron is offering its Boating Essentials Course, 6: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. at Port Moody Secondary, 300 Albert St. Cost is $250. Register by e-mailing lmeisl@telus.net or 604-5166072.

The National Wellness Foundation presents a free Ear Infection Community Workshop, 7 to 8 p.m. at the Coquitlam Public Library's City Centre branch, 1169 Pinetree Way. Guest speaker is Dr. Gil Desaulniers. To reserve a spot, call 778-355-3533 or e-mail national wellnessport moody@gmail.

The Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society hosts PoCo Heritage Remembers When, 7 p.m. at the Community Archives in the Outlet, 2100-2253 Leigh Square. Info: 604-927-8403 or www.pocoheritage.org.

SATURDAY, JAN. 26

Terry Fox Library presents Grow-A-Reader prenatal story-time, 10: 30 to 11: 30 a.m., 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Stories and rhymes to share with little ones on the way. Expectant mothers and families welcome. Info: 604-9277999.

Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Business Excellence Awards Gala, Jan. 26, at the Red Robinson Theatre. Tickets are $125 plus GST. RSVP at www. tricitieschamber.com, or call 604-464-2716.

SUNDAY, JAN. 27

Tri-Cities Investors Group Walk for Memories starts at 1 p.m. (registration between noon and 1 p.m.) at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. The six-kilometre fundraising walk along the Shoreline Trail is in support of those individuals and families living with dementia. Funds raised support the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Info: 778-938-2046.

MONDAY, JAN. 28

SUCCESS is offering an Improve Your Employment Skills workshop, 10 a.m. to noon at the SUCCESS Service Centre in Henderson Place, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). This is a free workshop. Register: 604-4686000 or alice.poon@success. bc.ca.

Mood Disorders Association of BC (Coquitlam) hosts a support group every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6: 50 p.m. at the Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, 560 Sydney Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Anne at 604-941-4721 or Mood Disorders Association of BC office at 604-873-0103.

TUESDAY, JAN. 29

Port Moody Public Library presents their Twilight Tales storytime, for kids up to six years of age and their parents and guardians. Children are encouraged to come in paja-mas for relaxing stories and songs to end a busy day, 6: 30 to 7 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, 100 Newport Dr. This is a free, drop-in program; parental/guardian participation required. Info: 604-469-4577.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30

SHARE Family & Community Services Society hosts an alcohol and drug education session, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. on the second floor of 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The Jan. 30 session is on "Cocaine and crystal meth - the struggle to recover." This free session is designed for those who have an alcohol or drug problem, those concerned about their use and people affected by others' use. This is a drop-in program. No registration required. Info: 604-936-3900.

UPCOMING

Looking to purchase your first home? The Terry Fox Library offers a First-time Buyers Workshop, Feb. 5, 6: 30 to 8: 30 p.m., 2470 Mary Hill Rd., Port Coquitlam. Topics include how to choose a realtor, property types, mortgages and home inspections. Course is open to everyone. Register: 604-927-7999.

ONGOING

Origami Rhythmic Gymnastics Club welcomes all girls to try rhythmic gymnastics in Port Coquitlam.

Info: 604-562-4089 or www. origamirhythmics.com.

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