Summer Skating and Swimming Programs 

Registration Opens April 26 

Mark your calendars! Summer 2023 skating and swimming programs can be viewed online starting April 24. Registration for these programs will open on April 26 at 8:30 a.m. Register online at coquitlam.ca/registration. Phone-in registration is available at 604-927-4386, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except for statutory holidays) and weekends 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In addition to in-person registration at the pools, you can also register for skating and swimming lessons at the Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilion front desks. 

General recreation and fitness programs will be viewable online on May 15, with online, phone-in and in-person registration starting May 17 at 8:30 a.m.

REGISTER

Celebrating Our Volunteers 

Volunteer Week April 16 – 22 

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 16 to 22, we want to thank the many volunteers that support important programs and services throughout the community.

We’ve gathered stories from members of the community. Read Piette’s story: “I signed up to be a volunteer because I needed hours for school but once I completed those hours I liked it so much that I stayed on. I’ve made it a habit to try to volunteer at least once a week. My friend also signed up to be a volunteer, so we often try to plan to volunteer on the same days. I love interacting with the kids, hearing their stories and helping them learn something new.”

To read the other two stories, check out the Volunteer Week feature in the Tri-City News. For more info on our volunteer opportunities, click the link below.

VOLUNTEER

Learn More about Burke Mountain School and Park 

Burke Mountain Open House April 26 

Learn more about plans for a joint middle and high school and park on Burke Mountain at an upcoming information session on Wednesday, April 26 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the gymnasium at Smiling Creek Elementary School (3456 Princeton Ave.)

The information session will feature a brief presentation from the architect at 5:15 p.m., followed by an opportunity to learn more about the project through displays and one-on-one discussions with representatives from both the School District 43 and the City of Coquitlam. Information will be posted at sd43.bc.ca/capitalprojects and coquitlam.ca/parkprojects for those who are unable to attend the session.

LEARN MORE

Celebrating Our Youth 

Youth Week May 1 – 7 

Coquitlam teens can enjoy free games and sports, arts and crafts, wellness activities, a glow dance and more during Youth Week May 1 to 7. 

Dozens of fun, healthy and creative drop-in and registered activities are in store as Coquitlam once again joins communities across B.C. to celebrate the diversity and positive contributions of youth during Youth Week. Programs include Yoga and Zumba 4 Youth, Movie Night, Bubble Ball, Planting with the Park Spark Youth Urban Garden Team, Pre-Teen Glow in the Dark Dance, and more!

Click the link below for all the details and registration links.

YOUTH WEEK

City Nature Challenge 

Coquitlam Events 

The City Nature Challenge is an annual event where Coquitlam competes with communities around the world to gather the most observations about nature, find the most species and engage the most people using the iNaturalist app. 

We will be offerings free activities at the Inspiration Garden. In addition to opportunities to learn and connect with the Bad Seed, Tree Spree and Garden programming teams, participate in composting workshops, Tree Spree walks and tree talks. 

NATURE CHALLENGE

Income Tax Clinics Available 

Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions 

With the income tax return deadline approaching, it’s a great time to schedule your appointment. Income Tax Clinics are available to low-income seniors and residents in Coquitlam, hosted in person at Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions.

If you're interested in signing up, call 604-927-4386 or sign up in person at the front desk of Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) or Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.).

INCOME TAX CLINIC

Garden Workshops 

Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park 

Join Coquitlam’s Park Spark team for exciting garden workshops at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park. Learn gardening basics, including starting from seed, life in the soil, composting, plant lifecycles and the power of pollinators. Create a spring container, hanging basket, herb container or a pollinator planter. Plus, look forward to some wormy workshops!

To register, click the link below and open the Drop In Park Spark dropdown to see available programs, or email garden@coquitlam.ca. 

GARDEN WORKSHOPS

Spotlight on Sport 

We’re Popping Up at Local Events 

Coquitlam’s Spotlight on Sport team will be popping up at tournaments in the coming weeks. Look for the team at the Coquitlam Little League Mackin Yard Invitational on Saturday, May 20 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave.). Stop by the team tent for some great giveaways.

SPOTLIGHT ON SPORT

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta 

Glen Pine Pavilion 

Cinco de Mayo commemorates an unexpected victory for the Mexican army over the French forces on May 5, 1862 and has since evolved to celebrate Mexican heritage and culture. Join us for this colourful celebration on Friday, May 5 from 5:45 – 9:30 p.m. at Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) with live entertainment from Mariachi Tabasko. Menu includes a taco bar, salads and dessert. 

Special thanks to Presenting Partner, Aspira Retirement Living (Astoria and Mayfair Terrace). 

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