Coquitlam Remembers

Ideas to Mark Remembrance Day

Join Coquitlam’s Park Spark team and paint a poppy or write a message of remembrance and tie it to a tree along Veteran’s Way as part of a temporary display in Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.) Nov. 1 – 10. Visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark for more info.
 
Looking for ways to honour veterans close to home? Download a printable Poppy Poster to place on your window or somewhere visible to others and gather your household for two minutes of silence on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. to remember those who have fallen in service for the country.
 
Click the link below for more ideas to mark the day.
 
REMEMBRANCE DAY

Winter 2021 Skating and Swimming Program Registration

Important Registration Info

Skating and Swimming

• Sunday, Nov. 7 – Programs are visible online at 8:30 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 9 – Online registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Nov. 10 – Phone-in and in-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

General Fitness and Recreation

• Monday, Nov. 29 – Programs are visible online at 8:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Online registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Thursday, Dec. 2 – Phone-in and in-person registration begins at 8:30 a.m.

 
MORE INFO

Lights at Lafarge Light Brigade

Light Installation

Join the Park Spark Light Brigade team and get involved in Coquitlam’s free outdoor lights display at Town Centre Park. Opportunities are available for individuals and groups to install lights from Nov. 15 – 26.
 
For specific times, locations and details about this opportunity or to find out how to get involved, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.
 
LIGHT BRIGADE

Spotlight on Sport – Talks and Workshops

Sport for Life: Physical Literacy 101 

Join us for an interactive, virtual session on Thursday, Nov. 18 from 5 to 8 p.m. where we will define physical literacy and show you how to integrate its concepts to improve your programs. We will discuss the Physical Literacy Assessment for Youth (PLAY) Tools and demonstrate how these tools can be used to track the development of physical literacy skills.

Click the link below to learn more and register.
 
SPORTS

Getaway Youth Centre

Open Now at Regular Location

We’ve moved – again! The Getaway Youth Centre has moved back to its regular location (620 Poirier St. at the Poirier Community Centre). Come hangout and play video games, pool or just relax with friends.
 
Click the link below for the updated hours of operation and more info.
 
YOUTH CENTRE

Adopt-a-Catch Basin

Volunteer with Friends or Family

We’ve launched an Adopt-a-Catch Basin program to encourage everyone to become stewards for catch basins – also known as storm drains – in their community. These curbside drains help prevent flooding by directing rainwater into the City’s drainage system, which flows directly into local creeks, streams and aquatic habitat.
 
Volunteers may adopt more than one catch basin and are encouraged to assign them fun, creative names. Click the link below for all the details and to locate a catch basin near you.
 
CATCH BASIN

Women’s Only Swims

City Centre Aquatic Complex

Go for a dip at City Centre Aquatic Complex during Women’s Only swim times – upcoming dates are Thursday, Nov. 11, Sunday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 1, 8 – 10 a.m. The entire facility is only open to women and girls with all-female staff on duty during this time; it is open to the general public at 10:30 a.m.
 
SWIMMING

Neighbourhood Small Grant

Deadline Approaching

Do you have an idea to bring people in your community together? Apply before Nov. 15 for a $50 to $100 Neighbourhood Small Grant to bring your project to life. Grants are available to individuals — no experience necessary.
 
Click the link below to learn more and apply.
 
APPLY NOW

Neighbours Helping Neighbours

Volunteer to be a Snow Angel

Snow can be fun for some and a nuisance for others. Lend a helping hand this winter by becoming a Snow Angel and assist those who are unable to clear their City sidewalks. This fun, volunteer opportunity is open to Coquitlam families and residents age 16 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult.
 
Click the link below to learn more and sign up.
 
SNOW ANGELS