Celebrating our Volunteers

Volunteer Week April 24 to 30

 
As we head into National Volunteer Week, we want to acknowledge the many volunteers who support important programs and services throughout our community. To all of Coquitlam’s volunteers—whether you are active right now or not, and whether you volunteer in a formal program or not—never doubt that you are making a difference.
 
If you have some spare time on your hands or you need to fulfill volunteer hours for school, the City has great volunteer opportunities where you can experience the joy and fulfilment of giving back to the community. Visit our website to learn more.
 
VOLUNTEER WEEK

Fitness is for EveryBODY

Tell Us Your Fitness Story

 
What does fitness mean to you? We’re collecting stories about health, wellness and fitness from the community to inspire and celebrate healthy living.
 
Did you experience improvements to your mental health or changes to your energy and strength? Maybe you found a group fitness class that is now a weekly routine. Whatever your experience or story, we want to hear it!
 
Click the link below to read stories, and submit your own.
 
FITNESS IS

Neighbourhood Small Grants

Get Inspired by Neighbours

 
Do you have an idea for a low-cost project that will help make Coquitlam safer, stronger or more connected?

Applications for Neighbourhood Small Grants (NSG) between $50 and $500 will be accepted until April 29. Looking for inspiration? Click the link below to read stories from past winners and see what your neighbours are up to.

LEARN MORE

Sensory-Friendly Drop-in (0 – 5 yrs)

Available at Smiling Creek in Burke Mountain  

 
Families looking for an inclusive drop-in for kids who may have sensory processing challenges or in search of a quieter gym activity can check out Sensory-friendly Drop-in at Smiling Creek Activity Centre on Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. Enjoy gym sports and active play with dimmer lights, soft balls and large movement activities.

Need a quieter space? We also have calming table activities and story time with the Coquitlam Public Library at 6 p.m.

Click the link below and expand the Active Play dropdown to pre-register for an upcoming drop-in time.

FAMILY DROP-IN

Explore Coquitlam’s Tree Canopy

Tree Spree

Coquitlam’s Park Spark and Urban Forestry staff are teaming up to offer some tree-rific walks this spring. Explore Coquitlam’s tree canopy and learn fun facts about all of the amazing types of trees that call Coquitlam home. These activities are free and take place rain or shine.

• Thursday, April 21 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way)

• Thursday, May 5 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Como Lake (700 Gatensbury St.)

 
For more information about this activity and to register, please click the link below to email the Park Spark staff.
 
PARK SPARK

Chafer Beetle Workshop

Learn How to Protect Your Lawn  

 
Join the Park Spark team on Wednesday, April 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. and learn about chafer beetles. Our lawn care expert will share tips to address chafer beetle infestations in lawns. This workshop is offered in both American Sign Language and verbally through ASL interpreters.

For more information and to register for this free activity, click the link below to email the Garden staff.
 
PARK SPARK

Cultural Partner Programming

Place des Arts’ Summer Fun! Art Camps

 
Place des Arts’ Summer Fun! program runs for six weeks, with many exciting week-long options for creative young people. Summer Fun! includes a wide variety of visual and performing arts classes designed to inspire the artist in every child who attends.
 
Offerings include:

• Summer Fun! Half Day Camps for ages 5 – 7, 8 – 12 and 11 – 14: Students can choose from a variety of visual and performing arts classes. Sign up for one camp, or create a full day by signing up for two camps and lunchtime camp care.

• Summer Fun! Day Camps for ages 7 – 10: Each week will have fun and engaging visual and performing arts classes.

 
PLACE DES ARTS

This message is sent on behalf of Claudette Haire, Business Services Manager
Parks, Recreation, Culture and Facilities, City of Coquitlam prcs_info@coquitlam.ca