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Spirit Week 2009
 On Saturday, February 7, 2009, bring the family down to the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex to join the FREE festivities at the official launch of the 5th annual Spirit of BC Week.
Events will include a community marketplace with lots of family-friendly activities, performances by local multi-cultural groups, a free family skate and an official opening ceremony featuring community VIPs, sport demonstrations and the raising of the Spirit of BC flag.
Event Schedule
9:30am-4pm Marketplace and performances
10-10:40am Magic with the "Great Smartini"
11-1:30am Official kick-off ceremony, including Circus Performers and Sister Says
11:30-4pm Free family activities
3:15-4:45pm Spirit of BC Family Skate
7:15-8:45pm Spirit of BC Family Skate
6-10pm Hockey Night in PoCo
The 5th annual Spirit of BC Week runs from February 6-14, 2009. This year’s celebrations will mark the one-year countdown to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more information vist www.portcoquitlam.ca/spiritweek.
Spirit of BC Week is a 2010 LegaciesNow program in partnership with the Province of British Columbia.
Financial Plan Survey Results
A City of Port Coquitlam survey suggests that most residents are generally satisfied with how their municipal tax dollars are being spent.
Some 220 people took part in an online survey that collected public input on Port Coquitlam’s 2009-2013 Financial Plan, which will set out expenditures and revenues for the next five years. The survey was the City’s most successful public-input vehicle to date on financial planning issues.
Respondents identified transportation as the most important issue facing the community, with 37 responses, followed closely by public safety, with 32 responses. Also high on the list were development and managing growth (25 responses) and homelessness (21), followed by recreation facilities (12) and economic development (10). For full survey results visit our budget section: www.portcoquitlam.ca/budget
Council Community Connections Program
Local groups and organizations now have the opportunity to share, present or perform at a City Council meeting, through the Community Connections program. The program celebrates community pride and reflects our social, cultural, active and creative diversity.
The presentations take place during regular Council meetings, which may be broadcast on Shaw Cable 4. All Port Coquitlam schools, youth groups and all non-profit community groups, associations or activities may apply. For more information or to download an application form visit our website at: www.portcoquitlam.ca/communityconnections.
Spring Inline Hockey Registration
Join our fun, non contact inline hockey program for boys and girls! Emphasis is on skill development and equal opportunities for all! Teams play a one-hour game, once a week.
Inline Hockey: 6-8yrs and 9-11yrs
Sundays, April 5, 19, 26, May 3, 24, 31, June 7, 14
Games played Sundays between 9am and 3pm
Inline Hockey: 12-15yrs
April 17, 24, May 8, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 26
Games played Fridays between 7:30 and 10:30pm
Goaltenders
Free registration; one full time goaltender per team. Register on a first come, first serve basis. Full goalie pads provided/inline skates to be supplied by registrant. To inquire all 604 927-7929.
Mandatory Equipment
Inline skates, CSA approved helmet with full face guard, hockey gloves, jock or jill, elbow pads, shin pads and hockey stick. Team t-shirt included with registration.
Volunteer Coaches
The success of this program depends on parent volunteers. Should you be interested in volunteering as a team coach or assistant coach, you may pick up a Volunteer Application form at any City facility or online at www.portcoquitlam.ca by March 13th. Only those who have cleared this process will have access to the team bench. For more information, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/inlinehockey.
On the calendar:
Friday, Feb. 13 - Pro D Day Camp (7-11 years old)
Friday, Feb. 13 - Pro D Day Camp (11-16 years old)
Saturday, Feb. 14 - Valentine Swim
Sunday, Feb. 08 - Coffee Concert - Dal Richards Orchestra
Sunday, Feb. 22 - Coffee Concert - VOC Soul Gospel Choir
To find out more go to www.portcoquitlam.ca/calendar |
