Category: Community Events
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Faces of the Tri-Cities: A Book That Made Me Appreciate and Love My Community Even More
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Faces of the Tri Cities is an absolute delight of a read – one that exceeded my expectations in so many ways. Co-curated by Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre and Cathy Cena, this book showcases incredible women in our community. While I only kind of know Geneviève and Cathy – we cross paths…
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Back-to-Back Laughs: My Weekend with Jokers Canada Comedy Shows
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I attended my first Jokers Canada comedy show this weekend, and it was an absolute blast! A colleague recommended it, so I checked out the Coquitlam performance at the Evergreen Cultural Center on Friday—and wow, what a fun experience. The concept is fantastic, and the artists were incredibly talented. I…
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Stepping into Empowerment: A Night of Astonishment at The Shoe Project Play at the BMO Theatre
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Last night, I had the privilege of attending The Shoe Project play, presented by the Pacific Immigrant Resources Society (PIRS). As the website promised, the event truly showcased the superpower of stories. Immigrant and refugee women, under the guidance of professional writing and theatre coaches, shared their personal stories, each…
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A Night of Artistic Marvels
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Every year, the Splash Art Auction preview and artist appreciation event at the Pendulum Gallery is a highlight on my calendar. It’s a night filled with exquisite art, fascinating conversations, and a shared love for creativity. However, this year’s event surpassed all expectations, leaving me with an overwhelming urge to…
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A Beautiful Afternoon of Wire Wickets
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When was last time you played croquet? My colleagues and I asked ourselves exactly the same question before heading to the PoCo Community Foundation Annual Croquet tournament last Wednesday. Being pretty competitive by nature, I studied and familiarized myself with the game, as did my colleagues (well … after I sent…