Post on 10-Jul-2020
City of Port MoodyGUIDE TO SUMMER
604.469.4500www.portmoody.ca
SUMMER 2019
Culture, Events & Parks!
CAN’T miss EVENTS!
Community Fair
Sat, June 15, 11am–3pm
Port Moody City Hall 100 Newport Drive
Free
Connect with the people, services, and organizations that make Port Moody an amazing place. We’ll also have a giant inflatable slide, mini train ride, toddler zone, and Science World demos.
portmoody.ca/communityfair
National Indigenous People’s Day – Community Paddle and Feast
Fri, June 21, 6–9:30pm
Rocky Point Park
Free
Ta-ah Amy George and Cultural Leader Charlene Aleck lead a water blessing ceremony for the Burrard Inlet. Share in a community feast, enjoy live entertainment, and see traditional ocean-going canoes from neighbouring First Nations.
noonscreek.org
Golden Spike Days Festival
June 28–July 1
Rocky Point Park
Admission by donation
This long-running festival features fun activities, live entertainment, tasty food, arts and crafts, and a variety of craft beer vendors. Make sure to check out Canadian roots rock reggae band Big Sugar on June 30, presented by the City of Port Moody.
goldenspike.ca
Port Moody Firefighters 42nd Annual Pancake Breakfast
June 29 and 30, 8am–12pm
Inlet Centre Fire Hall 150 Newport Drive
Breakfast by donation
Firefighters are volunteering their time to make breakfast for charity! Money raised goes to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation and Crossroads Hospice.
portmoody.ca or 604.469.7795
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Canada Day Celebration
Mon, July 1, 11am–6pm
Rocky Point Park
Free
Celebrate Canada’s birthday at beautiful Rocky Point Park! Come down for the patriotic ceremony at 1pm, grab a cupcake from Council at 1:30pm, and swing by Pop-Up City Hall until 6pm.
portmoody.ca/canadaday
Port Moody Ribfest
July 19–21, 11am–9pm
Rocky Point Park
Free
This popular community event is presented by Rotary Club of Port Moody, and features three days of delicious BBQ, live music, craft breweries, and family entertainment (including a Kids Zone).
portmoodyribfest.ca
Westhill Family Pool Party
Sun, July 7, 1–4pm
Westhill Pool 203 Westhill Place
$2 a person
Celebrate the start of summer with a family BBQ and some pool time. Games and activities for kids and parents include a magic show and balloon art with Gizmo the Clown, pool challenges, and bouncy castle.
portmoody.ca/recreation
Car-Free Day
Sun, August 18, 12pm–7pm
St. Johns Street
Free
Port Moody’s Car-Free Day is taking over St. Johns Street. We’re closing five blocks and having a huge street celebration, filled with local businesses, musicians, green transportation displays, delicious food, and a family-friendly Brewers Row beer garden.
portmoody.ca/carfreeday
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MUSICSummer Sundays Concerts
Sundays at 2pm
Rocky Point Park
Free
Enjoy free outdoor concerts every Sunday, all summer long
July 7 • Russell Marsland (2pm), The Legendary R&B Allstars (4:30pm)
July 14 • Incognito (2pm), Mr. Boogie-Woogie (4pm)
July 28 • Dawn Permberton
Aug 4 • Mojo Stars (2pm), The Rain City Six Band (4:30pm)
Aug 11 • New Orleans Gumbo with the Al Foreman Band (2pm), R&B Conspiracy (4:30pm)
Aug 18 • R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
Aug 25 • Tom Lavin & The Legendary Powder Blues
Sept 1 • The Hitsville USA Band
summersundays.ca
Summer Music Series – Dinner Concerts
June–August, 6:30pm
Gallery Bistro2411 Clarke Street
$27-$42
Enjoy a delicious set-menu dinner, then take in an intimate concert from a variety of talented acts.
gallerybistroportmoody.com
Wednesday Night Live Music & Arts
Wednesdays, 5pm until sunset, weather permitting
Rocky Point Park (near Pajos)
Free
Listen to live music and see artists at work every Wednesday until September 25. Brought to you by the Rocky Point Eco-Arts Collective.
jpeachygallery.com/rockypointarts
Music at Gallery Bistro
Various dates and times
Gallery Bistro2411 Clarke Street
Free
Jazz Jams • Mondays, 7:30–9:30pm (except holiday Mondays)
Lunch Music Series • Thursdays, 12–1:30pm (by donation)
Open Mic • 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month, 6–9pm
Port Moody Ukulele Club • 2nd Wednesday of the month. Doors 5:30pm, group playing 6:30– 8:30pm.
gallerybistroportmoody.com
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Reading Campout
Thurs, July 11, 6–7:30pm
Outside the Port Moody Public Library, 100 Newport Drive
Free
Camp out at the library! Bring a picnic dinner and enjoy storytimes, fun family activities for all ages, and popsicles under the sky.
library.portmoody.ca
Great Scavenger Hunt
Thurs, July 18, 6–7:30pm
Port Moody Public Library 100 Newport Drive
Free
Is your family a treasure hunting, fact-finding, challenge-destroying team? All ages can join us for this epic scavenger hunt. Families participate together.
Call 604.469.4577 to register.
Featured LIBRARY events
FILMPort Moody Film Society Film Night
July 12, Aug 10, 7:30pm
Inlet Theatre 100 Newport Drive
$5 per show, $5 for 2019 membership (at the door)
July 12 • The Salt of the Earth (Doc/Bio/History, France/Brazil, PG-13)
Aug 10 • Summer Double FeatureThe Lunchbox, 7:30pm (Drama/Romance, India, PG)The Big Sick, 9:15pm (Comedy/Drama/Romance, USA, R)
pmfilm.ca
Free Family Movies presented by the Port Moody Public Library
July 3, 10, 17, 24 , 31 and Aug 7, 2pm
Inlet Theatre 100 Newport Drive
Free
Enjoy family movies together at Inlet Theatre on the big screen. Check the library website for titles. Seating is first come, first served.
library.portmoody.ca
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ARTThe Shuffle – Port Moody Art Walk 2019
Fri, June 21, 4–9pm
Various galleries and artist studios in Port Moody
Free
Start your summer with a self-directed tour of artist studios, galleries and arts activities in Port Moody’s Gallery District. Each venue will have feature artists, exhibitions, activities or live performances.
facebook.com/portmoodyartwalk
Summer at the Port Moody Arts Centre is awesome! Choose from a wide variety of programs, camps, and
workshops, or stop by to see the latest exhibition. Visit them at 2425 St. Johns Street.
Creative People Talking
Second Thursday of each month
Gallery Bistro2411 Clarke Street
Free
Meet with other creative folks, share ideas, collaborate in artistic endeavors, and get help on exploring your artistic potential at these get-togethers.
gallerybistroportmoody.com
Gallery Exhibition – Throwing Cards into the Mix
Runs until Fri, June 28
Gallery Bistro2411 Clarke Street
Free
Throwing Cards into the Mix is a two-part exhibition presenting creative works by members of Creative People Talking. Artists were challenged to use two sizes of playing cards as an inspiration or a canvas. Come see a cross-section of various members work until Friday, June 28.
gallerybistroportmoody.com
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Port Moody Arts Centre –Gallery Reception
Thurs, July 18, 6– 8pm
Port Moody Arts Centre 2425 St Johns Street
Free
This exhibition includes juried paintings by the Garibaldi Art Club, vibrant and illustrative painted spaces by Emile Nunez, and clay sculptures by Amiee Risby
pomoarts.ca
HeritagePoMo Heritage Society AGM and 50th Anniversary Party
Sat, June 15, 5pm
Port Moody Station Museum 2734 Murray Street
Free
Join the Station Museum for an AGM and birthday party to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Port Moody’s Heritage Society.
portmoodymuseum.org
Newfoundland Kitchen Party
Sat, June 22, 5–9pm
Port Moody Station Museum 2734 Murray Street
$50
Experience a traditional East Coast style lobster dinner, without leaving the West Coast! Call 604.939.1648 to buy tickets.
portmoodymuseum.org
Enjoy the Port Moody Station Museum’s many interesting exhibits inside the old railway station, and in the Venosta railcar. Visit them at 2734 Murray Street.
Port Moody Arts Centre –Gallery Reception
Thurs, Aug 22, 6–8pm
Port Moody Arts Centre 2425 St Johns Street
Free
The Port Moody Heritage Society partners with the Arts Centre for a four-week exhibition on artistic upcycling. The Korean Pottery Group also shows porcelain and celadon wares.
pomoarts.ca
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Art Wilkinson Park 400 Block Glencoe Drive
Bert Flinn Park Heritage Mountain Blvd & David Ave
Easthill Park Prince Street at Union Street
Foxwood Park 65 Foxwood Drive
Heritage Mountain Park 125 Ravine Drive
North Shore Community Park 1300 Block David Avenue
Old Orchard Park 600 Block Bentley Road
Pleasantside Park 195 Barber Street
Rocky Point Park 2800 Block Murray Street
Seaview Park 1215 Cecile Drive
Town Centre Park 300 Ioco Road
Westhill Park 203 Westhill Place
Time to get outside! With more than 35% of its land dedicated to green space, Port Moody has a wealth of beautiful parks and trails for everyone to enjoy. Here are a few of our favourites:
PORT MOODY parks
Find a full list of Port Moody parks at portmoody.ca/parks
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ART+ parks
Protect our parks at the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
Sat, Aug 24. Drop-in between 9–11am at the Noons Creek Hatchery (behind 300 Ioco Road) Bring your family down for a morning of community cleanup at Shoreline Park. In 2018, volunteers cleared over 40kg of garbage - let’s hope it’s even less this year. Register online at shorelinecleanup.ca. noonscreek.org.
Paint outdoors this summer
Artists in the Park provides artists an opportunity to demonstrate and sell their work in Port Moody parks, the Port Moody Arts Centre, and the Port Moody Station Museum annually from May to September.
portmoody.ca/artists
Perform outdoors this summer
Sign-up for your busking permit through our Street Performers Program and start entertaining residents and visitors at various Port Moody locations.
portmoody.ca/performers
Design an outdoor bannerParticipate in our StreetArts Community Banner Program by submitting your design for banners that line the streets of Port Moody. The banner theme for 2020 is “Trees”.
portmoody.ca/streetarts
Need financial support for an artistic venture?
Port Moody’s Artist Grant Program provides small amounts of financial assistance for individual artists and arts groups through a simple application and review process. Apply at portmoody.ca/artsassistance
Salmon Sunday at Mossom Creek Hatchery
Every Sunday year round, 11am–1:30pm. Mossom Creek Hatchery (Mossom Creek Drive) Join in work parties to care for the salmon and the watershed or just come to visit and enjoy being in nature. Count on lots of interesting conversation - a great place to bring the kids! mossomcreek.org
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COOLdown
Time to beat the heat? Port Moody has two outdoor pools, and three spray parks:
Rocky Point Pool (604.469.4556)
2800 block Murray Street
Schedule & rates at portmoody.ca/recreation
Westhill Pool (604.469.4556)
203 Westhill Place
Schedule & rates at portmoody.ca/recreation
Rocky Point Park Spray Park
2800 block Murray Street
Free
Ailsa Spray Park
400 block Glencoe Drive
Free
Easthill Spray Park
Prince Street at Union Street
Free
Rocky Point Park is also
home to a public boat launch. The daily launch, retrieval and parking pass per day for 2019 is $20.70 (including GST).
SET to CYCLE?
PoMo Rotary Bike Trials Park2800 Block Murray St.
This urban trials park was opened in 2001, and is tucked under the Moody St. Overpass.
PoMo Rotary SK8 Park2800 Block Murray St.
The park features ramps, rails, stairs, grind edges and tabletops for skateboarders and BMX bikers.
Shoreline Bike PathStart at Rocky Point Park
This popular 3km paved path connects Rocky Point Park to Old Orchard. Perfect for strollers too!
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HOST A Block Party!Have your party on the street, in common spaces of townhouse complexes, in front of apartment buildings, or in nearby parks.
Request a $200 grant to support your event by filling out an application form found at portmoody.ca/blockparty.
Zumba in the Park
Wed, June 19, 7–8pm
Rocky Point Park
Free, advanced registration required. Call 604.469.4556 - this is class #73446
Are you ready to move your body and get your sweat on outside? Join us at Rocky Point Park for this dynamic, fun and rhythmic dance class. Weather permitting.
portmoody.ca/recreation
FREEZumba!
Are you looking to have some fun this summer? Block parties
are a great way to get to know your neighbours, build a sense of neighbourhood, and celebrate being a Port Moody resident.
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