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Bequeathing your keepsakes
Do they even use this line anymore, when every little personality quirk has a name in the big fat book of psychiatric disorders, like OCD and ADHD.
Sun Devils squeezed out of BC title bid
A sixth place finish doesn't do justice of just how close the South Delta Sun Devils came to taking a serious run at their second ever provincial girls soccer championship.
Best, Fox push finalists to brink
The promise of an excellent season didn't fade as much as limped off.
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Hyde Creek Watershed Society meets at 7: 15 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery, 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. in PoCo. Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, learn about the society's projects and tour the hatchery. Info: hcws.info@gmail.com or www.hydecreek.org.
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Achieve Radiance Events & Communications hosts "Glow: A Women's Evening of Change and Celebration" starting at 7 p.m. at 405 North Rd., Coquitlam inside the Executive Plaza Hotel. Tri-Cities women are invited to this gala conference featuring guest speakers Suzette Amaya from Big Brothers Canada, author Lee Johnson and comedian Monique Hurteau. Tickets: $85. For info visit www.achieveradiance.com/glow/coquitlam-2013.
Strong field ready to battle in North Van at high school soccer championships
THE best in B.C. are here for the AAA Girls Soccer B.C. High School Provincials running Thursday to Saturday at North Vancouver's Inter River Park.
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Port Coquitlam Heritage & Cultural Society hosts well-known local gardener Tatiana Kouchnareva, who will discuss heritage tomatoes. Kouchnareva aims to grow and maintain seeds for thousands of open-pollinated vegetable varieties, provide research and share historical information. Her presentation, which starts at 6: 30 p.m. in the Heritage at Leigh Square Museum and Archives, will include tips on growing the tomatoes and other heritage vegetables. Registration is required, and admission is $5 per person. Contact 604-927-8403 or email pocoheritage1@ gmail.com to register.
Sun Devils heading back to provincials
South Delta Sun Devils are headed back to the provincial girls' "AAA" soccer championships for a record 12th consecutive year after their most improbable journey yet.
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SHARE Family & Community Services Society hosts a free drug and alcohol education session, from 7 to 8: 30 p.m. at its offices on the second floor of 2615 Clarke St. in Port Moody. The topic is "Cocaine, crystal meth and marijuana - the struggle to recover, and what long-term recovery looks like." This education series, which runs Wednesdays through July 24, is aimed at those who have an alcohol or drug problem, those concerned about their use, and those affected by the use of others. The format consists of a video, a brief presentation and open discussion. Info: 604-936-3900.
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Tri-City Singles Social Club is a social group for 50-plus singles who are looking to meet new friends and participate in social events such as walking, dancing, dining out, travel, theatre etc. The group meets on the third Friday of the month at the Port Moody Legion, 2513 Clarke St. at 7 p.m. to plan events. Membership is $20 per year and new members are welcome.
Ravens topple Best in semis
A furious start gave way to a clinical-like defensive display by the Terry Fox Ravens girls soccer team.
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Coquitlam's Jisoo Keel kept up the pressure over a three-round CN Future Links Pacific Championship golf tournament in Courtenay, with only one shot separating her and champion Brooke Henderson.
Undefeated seasons come to an early end in playoffs
After going undefeated in the regular season, both of Chilliwack's triple-A high school girls soccer teams were knocked out of the Fraser Valley Championships last week.
