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Community Events September 2009:

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY SOCIETY

SEPTEMBER

September 10 to October 12
Thursday to Monday 10 am to 5 pm*
*except Sundays 11 am to 5 pm

B.C. Rivers Day
Sunday, Sept. 27
The Cannery celebrates B.C.'s rivers with music and activities for the whole family.

OCTOBER

Halloween Tours
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 24 and 25
The highly popular Halloween tours range from kid-friendly to extra spooky.

October 25 & 26
Haunted Cannery Halloween Tours

Pre-booked group tours can be arranged from March through November. Please phone (604) 664-9009 for more information.

Rob Hart, Marketing Co-ordinator, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1, t: 604.664.9134



Looking forward to seeing you all for a exciting and entertaining 2009 Season.
Inquiries please phone 604-664-9006
www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Gulf of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site of Canada

NEW WILD B.C. FISH PRODUCTS
Wild B.C. Frozen LOX-SOCKEYE – 1 lb.$15.00
B.C. Frozen WILD SALMON CANDY – ½lb. $12.00
CANNED
Pacific Oysters
Swimming Scallops
Smoked Sockeye Salmon
Smoke Tuna
Sockeye Salmon
Salmon, Crab & Lobster Paté

Located just inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Glass Doors

John Yap, MLA for Richmond-Steveston, is shown at the unveiling of the Steveston Legacy Project with artist Norm Williams and Mayor Malcolm Brodie. The project received a $200,000 BC150 grant from the provincial government. August 30, 2009.

4TH ANNUAL INDIAN SUMMER ART SHOW

The Community Arts Council of Richmond is pleased to announce it will once again be hosting this annual event at their Artisans’ Galleria in Historic Steveston Village August 19 – September 30th.

Over 70 new works from Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island in 2-D medium will be exhibited. The quality of this years work is exceptional and worth a visit to Historic Steveston to view.

This year will feature a people's choice award certificate for first and second place, and we are pleased that concert violinist Angela Cavadas will be on hand and playing during the reception and over 2/3 of the exhibiting artists will be in attendance to answer questions etc.

You can visit our website www.richmondartscouncil.org for more details and a quick look at some of the work that will be on display, we hope to have special ISAS 09 page set up this week.

The opening reception which will be free to the public, will be held Saturday, August 22nd from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. This reception will give the artists the opportunity to discuss their work with the public, answer questions and perhaps even get ideas for future work. There is no charge for the reception or to view the entries during the show.

We look forward with great anticipation to this, the 4th annual INDIAN SUMMER ART SHOW, at the Artisans’ Galleria, 3651 Moncton Street, Steveston BC, Open Daily 10-5

For more information
Michael Shirley-Manager
Artisans’ Galleria
604-241-2790
www.richmondartscouncil.org

STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE

The Steveston Museum Society would like to remind all Businesses and residents about the services they offer. Buy your stamps through the Steveston Post Office that the Post Office is run by the Society and all proceeds are used to operate the Museum. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSEUM.

MEOW + BARK AVENUE
150-12240 2Nd Ave. Steveston Village
Presents
Bark for Trees

Donate a Tree for your Dog in his or her name
Certificate of donation given by Tree Canada

Trees are desperately needed due to the severe forest fires this year

Trees will be planted in our Canadian Landscape by
Tree Canada

Each Tree is $4.00 donation
Donate as many as you like
September 1st - 30th

Visit our website at www.sosbc.org.

THE RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUX. THRIFT SHOP

Our shop is run entirely by volunteers. Thanks to our customers and generous donations we once again are able to purchase much needed equipment for the Richmond Hospital and provide support to Minoru Residence and Lions Manor.

We are always in need of donations. We take gently used clothing, household goods, books and small pieces of furniture. If you are spring cleaning or down sizing please think of us as the ultimate recycler.

We are open Monday through Saturday, from 10 am to 3 pm. We have an ever-changing stock of gently used clothing and household goods

The store is located in the restored heritage church building, 3731 Chatham Street at the corner of Chatham and Second Ave in Steveston.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF STEVESTON

2009 RICHMOND BC SENIORS GAMES September 16 - 19, 2009 4000 athletes will participate! 29 events all across Richmond, Including in the Oval and at Minoru Park! Steveston will host Bridge, Darts, Horseshoes, and Tennis!

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD

Steveston Folk Guild
3500 Richmond Street, Richmond, BC V7E 2W1
Tel: 604-272-9294 Fax: 604-275-9246
Email: dave@stevestonfolk.org

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEERS AGED 55+

Help Richmond seniors maintain their independence and stay in their homes longer. Interesting volunteer opportunities are available including:

Senior Peer Counselor
Volunteers aged 55+ are trained to help their peers deal
with the unique problems of the senior years.
-18 week training course (3 hrs, 1-2 x week) begins in late April.

Seniors Information & Referral Counselor
Volunteers aged 55+ are trained to provide information to
assist seniors with many different concerns such as housing, applying for government pensions, etc.
-10 week training course (3 hrs, 1 x week) begins in May.

Additional volunteer opportunities are available.
Sign up for training now!
info@volunteerrichmond.ca or 604-279-7020

Volunteer Richmond Information Services
#190 – 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
www.volunteerrichmond.ca

THE RICHMOND CHRISTMAS FUND NEEDS YOU!

Volunteers are desperately needed for the following:

· Driver for toy Pick up

· Data entry for registration

· Office Coordinator

· Hamper Coordinator

· Office Assistant

· Registration and Distribution Assistants

· Special Events Assistants

· And more!

With your help the Richmond Christmas Fund will be able to give assist seniors, children and families with grocery vouchers and new toys..
We will gratefully accept donations of money, gift cards, toys or time! As much or as little as you can give, every little bit counts!

We look forward to hearing from all of you. Please share this information with others who might be interested in helping this worthwhile project. We need all the help we can get!

Registration Details - Help Spread the Word

Do you know of someone who would benefit from our services?

The Richmond Christmas Fund will be accepting registrations beginning Monday November 16 to Saturday November 21 and Monday November 23 to Saturday November 28 during the hours of 10am to 12pm in the Richmond Caring Place. Evening registration will be open Thursday November 19 and Friday November 20 during the hours of 6pm to 8pm in the Richmond Caring Place.

For eligibility information, please call the office for details, 604-279-7035.

STEVESTON COMMUNITY POLICE STATION

4371 Moncton Street Richmond, BC V7E 6M2 Phone: 604-713-2323 Fax: 604-713-2309

New Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week: 9:00am - 5:00pm*
Closed on Statuary Holidays, except July 1st
*Pending Officer Availability

THE STEVESTON FARMER'S AND ARTISAN'S MARKET

To enquire about volunteering or becoming a vendor, please send us an email or call our Market Manager, Paula Morimoto at 604-729-7326.

Market Dates: September 13th & 27th, October 11th, 2009
Time: 10:00AM to 3:00PM - Sunday’s bi-weekly - rain or shine!
Where: Corner of Third Avenue & Moncton Street, Steveston, British Columbia.

Farmer & Prepared Food Vendor Application
Artisan Vendor Application
Commercial Food Vendor Application
Guidelines for Sale of Food at Temporary Food Markets
Application for Permit to operate Temporary Food Booth
Volunteer Application

www.sfam.ca

REGISTRATION FOR SEA CADETS - Boys & Girls 9 to 18.

You can register by attending the following training nights: Navy League - 9-11 yrs Tuesdays 6:30 pm or Sea Cadet 12-18 yrs Wednesdays 6:30pm

7411 River Rd, Richmond - Tel: 604-270-3231

THERE IS NO COST TO JOIN OR PARTICIPATE. SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN INCLUDE SAILING, FIRST AID, MUSIC, PRECISION & RIFLE DRILL, SEAMANSHIP, SURVIVAL SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND SUMMER CAMP. HOME OF THE NATIONAL SEA CADET OF THE YEAR 2009

STEVESTON HARBOUR AUTORITY – http://www.stevestonharbour.com/

Catch of the Day at Fisherman’s Wharf is now online. Consumers can view available seafood daily in the below box. Sellers at the Sales Float, can call in their Catch at (604) 272-5539. (Editor note: Thanks to the newsletter sent to me by www.savvyinsider.ca, I was able to catch this information so people can call or visit them instead of calling me!! – Sue Girling)

THE HEART OF RICHMOND AIDS SOCIETY

Contracting Party: Heart of Richmond AIDS Society
Type of Function 7th annual Dinner/Dance Fundraiser
Date: October 17, 2009
Location: Quilchena Golf and Country Club, Richmond BC

Heart of Richmond AIDS Society
200 - 6411 Buswell St.
Richmond, BC V6Y 2G5 (Map)
Web site: www.heartofrichmond.com
Phone: 604-277-5137
Fax: 604-277-5131
Outreach: 778-883-5137
E-mail: contact@heartofrichmond.com

A non-profit organization that provides one-to-one and group support, counselling and advocacy services to people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as support to their family members, partners, and friends; also provides youth-focused prevention education workshops in a variety of settings in the community.