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Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Richmond, BC

Wednesday, May 31/06 at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 4th Avenue, Richmond, BC (Steveston)

To request free tickets, click on only ONE link below and send us a blank e-mail. You will immediately receive a confimation automatic reply and, if you are successful in your request for tickets, two weeks before the event you will receive another e-mail with your online tickets. Maximum TWO tickets per e-mail address.

Or you can send (include a S.A.S.E.) for free tickets (two maximum) via regular mail to: Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Third Floor, 89 Canterbury Street, Saint John, N.B. E2L 2C7.

On the day of the event you may bring only TWO single items per person but everyone can stay until they get their evaluation(s). Click once below to request your free tickets.

Following are the ticket requests for Richmond on Wednesday, May 31/06 at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 4th Avenue, Richmond, BC (Steveston). If this is not the Roadshow you want to attend, choose from these other cities:

RICHMOND ROADSHOW TICKETS (click on one only):

One Morning (9am) Ticket or One Afternoon (1pm) Ticket or

Two Morning Tickets or Two Afternoon Tickets or

Large Items are items within 20 miles of the venue and requiring a moving truck. Large item owners get two tickets. Please attach photos of your large item to the e-mail and give us all your contact information (phone, etc.) -- or send your information to us via regular mail: Canadian Antiques Roadshow, Third Floor, 89 Canterbury Street, Saint John, N.B. E2L 2C7.

FROM DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER (Approximately 30 km)
Granville Street South to Hwy 99 to Steveston Exit
Steveston Highway West to No. 1 Road
No. 1 Road South to Chatham Street
Chatham Street West to Fourth Avenue
Enter Parking Lot

FROM THE AIRPORT (Approximately 6 kilometers)
Russ Baker Way to No. 2 Road Bridge
No. 2 Road South to Steveston Highway
Steveston Highway West to No. 1 Road
No. 1 Road South to Chatham Street
Chatham Street West to Fourth Avenue
Enter Parking Lot

FROM THE FERRY (Approximately 12 km)
Highway 17 North to Highway 99
Highway 99 North to Steveston Exit
Steveston Highway West to No. 1 Road
No. 1 Road South to Chatham Street
Chatham Street West to Fourth Avenue
Enter parking lot

TRANSIT
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is conveniently located next to public transit. For up to date transit information visit www.translink.bc.ca and go to the Trip Planning section. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is listed as one of their "Landmarks" under "Museums & Galleries".

ALMOST GONE: Remains of Cannery Villages Sat., May 06th 1pm
Artist Florence Debeugny launches her new provoking multi-media presentation of canneries along the coast of BC. Through interviews, music, poetry, sounds, amazing photographs and archival shots, Florence examines canneries and their disappearance from the historical landscape of BC. This project was assisted by the Spirit of BC Arts Fund and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society. Available in the Cannery Boiler House Theatre until October 09th.

There's lot of exciting events lined up from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery this summer.

May 6 - 31
Thursday to Monday 10 am - 5 pm*
June 1 - Sept 4
Daily 10 am - 5 pm *
Sept 7 - Oct 9
Thursday to Monday 10 am - 5 pm*
*except Sundays, which are 11 am- 5 pm only

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

April 8: Pub Night Fundraiser for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society at the Buck & Ear. Just $10 gets you a burger, chips and glass of beer. Call 604-664-9203 for tickets.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site of Canada
Public Programs & Temporary Exhibits 2006
For details call 604.664.9282

CANFISCO: From Sea to Shelf Sat., June 24 , 1pm
Canfisco, Canadian fishing Company is 100 years old! This exhibit examines the marketing psychology behind selling fish – why have label designs changed, what can we learn about history from the marketing methods used and what did Walt Disney have to do with selling fish? Find the answers to all these questions and more. Exhibit runs until October 9th.

Canada Day Sat., July 1
Celebrate Canada's National Day at the Cannery. Complimentary admission. 10-5pm

Parks Day- Strolling Through Steveston's History Sat., July 15, 1– 2:30pm
A team of tour guides will interpret episodes of Steveston's colourful past while taking you to its heritage sites and museums. Tour also offered on Sat. August 12. Please Reserve 664.9009

Fishing the West Coast Photo Display Sept. 4 – Oct. 09
The Fishing the West Coast annual photo exhibit features images from and about people in the fishing industry. Richmond Legion Community Band. (3-4pm Mon., Sept. 4th)

BC Rivers Day- Eternal Return: Homage to the Sockeye Sept. 24 –Oct. 09
Kamloops photographer Donovan Harrison captures the shimmering vibrancy of the salmon run in a series of digital photographic prints.

Haunted Cannery Halloween Tours Sat, Oct.28 and Sun. 29
Experience spooky Cannery ghosts; visit the Cemetery of Departed Canneries in company of Lulu Sweet, the Cannery girls, and more! Please Reserve: 604.664.9009

At the Gulf of Georgia Cannery will be open April 3rd! Come in and check out our great selection of maritime and fishing industry-related gift ideas. April hours are: April 3rd to May 6th 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call Lynn at 604-664-9006 for details

STEVSTON ROTARY - 5th Annual Steveston Seafood & Wine Festival - April 28, 2006.

deadline for orders is Friday, March 31, 2006, proceeds are for Steveston Secondary grad 12 dry after grad. Make cheques payable to Steveston dry after grad thank you for your support delivery date is Saturday, May 13, 2006 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Order forms:

Steveston Water Park, Playground, Budget: $600,000, Work commenced in 2005 with the relocation of the tennis courts, demolition of the tennis wall and re-construction of the lacrosse box. This year, a new water play area will be installed next to the existing children’s playground.

Recreation and Culture – Guide - Production of the Summer 2006 Recreation and Culture Guide is underway. The Summer Guide will be distributed to Safeway’s, Save-On-Foods and community facilities on April 25th, 2006. Online and touch Tone Registration will begin on Tuesday April 25th at 12:01am, followed by Call Centre and In-Person registration during regular hours of operation. Planning for the Fall/Winter 2006/07 Guide will begin in April with Fall registration
scheduled for mid-July

Museum & Heritage Strategy - This Spring, work will begin on developing a Museum and Heritage Strategy. A consultant will be engaged to work with the City and the community through the process. Objectives of the strategy are:
• Understand the current state of museums and heritage in Richmond;
• Increase awareness and understanding of the value of museums and heritage within the community and to raise their profile in Richmond;
• Determine needs within the community and of the various sectors and develop strategies and priorities to meet those needs;
• Determine how museum and heritage opportunities can best be carried out by the City and outline the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders;
• Coordinate and prioritize museum and heritage planning, capital projects and operations within the City, including the need for expanded museum services and space;
• Determine the long term role for the City in the growth and development of Museum and Heritage Services;
• Foster links between groups and sectors;
• Identify opportunities for expanding and attracting new museum and heritage tourism opportunities;
• Ensure efficient use of existing resources; and
• Develop policies for Council consideration. It is anticipated that work will commence in June and be completed next spring.

Spring Food Fair and Open House, May 28th 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come meet our new sensei, get an insight into Shin Buddhism and sample Japanese food. We will be offering tours of our Hondo as well information on our Jodo Shin Shu tradition. For more information call the temple at 604-277-2323

FRASER RIVER PORT AUTHORITY presents the RICHMOND MARITIME FESTIVAL
Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site
August 19 and 20, 10 am - 5 pm
Third annual Richmond Maritime Festival featuring heritage boats, maritime displays, demonstrations and activities both on and of the water. Sponsored by the Fraser River Port Authority, the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board and the Steveston Rotary Club. To participate or for more details phone 604-718-8050.

Garry Point Park, July 22 – 23, 2006,
The British Columbia Kitefliers Association (BCKA) is holding their annual kite flying competition at Garry Point Park. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the best flying with individual, pairs and team events.

Programs at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site
To register, phone 604-276-4300 after Feb 8

Fitness Program
Yoga on the Dock (18 + years)
May 16 - July 4 (5:30 - 6:30pm)
$48/8 sessions

Environment Week Programs
Island City By Bike ( 10+ years) Join a guided bike tour and discover some of Richmond's cycling routes (choice of short and long rides). Pre-ride safety check included with refreshments and raffle prizes at the finish. Presented by the Richmond Community Cycling Committee, the City of Richmond and Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST). For details, contact Joan Caravan at 604-276-4035.
June 4 (9:30 - 3 pm) FREE

Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is offering over 20 FREE Environment Week Programs from mid May to mid June. For a complete listing of all the Environment Week Programs, please refer to the Nature Section of the Spring 2006 Leisure Guide, or visit https://www.richmond.ca/cgi-bin/prp_pgr.exe

Craft Programs
Ocean Plat Mat (16 + years)
Coil rope and make a welcome mat to greet your visitors. All supplies included.
April 8 (9:30 - noon)
$35/1 session

Ocean Plat Wreath (16 + years)
Coil rope and make a wreath then decorate it with a nautical theme. All supplies included.
April 15 (9:30 - noon)
$35/1 session

Seniors' Week Program
Britannia Heritage Shipyard Guided Tour (55+ years)
June 6 ( 1:00 - 2:30 pm)
$3/1 session

MUSICAL EXPRESSIONS “CONCERTS ON THE DOCK”
Concert on the Dock Series - 5 Summer Concerts on the Dock at Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and fun at Richmond’s only outdoor concert on the dock on Jun 17, Jul 8, Jul 29, Aug 19, and Sep 9. Different artists will be featured. Barbeque dinner provided by M & M Meats. Doors open at 6:00 pm, concert begins at 6:30pm. Tickets $10/person in advance or $12 at the door. Concert and dinner tickets $20/person in advance or $24 at the door. Series tickets for 5 concerts $45 in advance or $55 at the door. To purchase tickets, phone 604-276-4300 or 604-718-8050 after April 25. Visit www.richmond.ca for concert information.
Angela Soon -Community Facilities Coordinator, Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, City of Richmond 604-718-8050

The Steveston Folk group offers a mixture of Celtic, Folk and Blues tunes every third Thursday of each month from 8:00-10:00pm in the Murakami Boatworks building, Britannia Heritage Shipyards. Details here: http://www.stevestonfolk.org/index.html

The Steveston Museum Society would like to remind all Businesses and residents about the services they offer. Don’t forget when you are doing your all you’re mailing that you buy your stamps and send your parcels 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.

London Heritage Farm is having a Vintage Clothing and Accessories Exhibit from February 4 to March 26th. Open to the public on Saturdays and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and to groups during the week by reservation. Reservations may be made by phoning 604-271-5220 or emailing londonhf@telus.net

Beginning on February 4, 2006 guests are invited to tour the historic London Farm house and see the display of vintage clothing and accessories set up throughout the house. Enjoy a relaxing tea in the old-fashioned tea room*. Admission is by donation. Tea and goodies - $6.00 per person.

The London Heritage Farm is a 4.6-acre site overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River, offering a park-like setting with lovely flower gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farm equipment, chickens, and comforts such as picnic tables and public washrooms. The 1880's London farm house has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate rural life in Richmond. Six rooms display furniture, accessories, pictures, photographs, clothing, and quilts. The London Heritage Farm is owned by the City of Richmond and operated by the London Heritage Farm Society.

*NOTE: Reservations recommended for tea room. Dates subject to change.
Visit our gift shop offering our own blend of London Lady Tea,
A unique selection of jams & jellies,
Hand-sewn crafts and exclusive London Heritage Farm items
For Reservations or Information, Call 604-271-5220
email: londonhf@telus.net
House and Tea Room Open Sept. to end of June, Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5 pm, closed January
July and August - Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 5pm

If you’re thinking of a little SPRING CLEANING, Treasure Cottage in Steveston will welcome your household surplus to benefit the SOS Children’s Village! Thanks a million for all past donations, and wishing you a very good Spring season.

Barbara High
Store Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Treasure Cottage Thrift Store
(604) 274-8866

SOS Children's Village "Providing foster children with homes and support, enhancing their stability"

Presents the 16th annual "Sockeye Run Car Show and Shine" on Sunday May 28, 2006 10 am to 4 pm at Steveston Community Park - 4111 Moncton St. This popular event attracts many of the finest restored antique, custom, muscle and classic cars in the lower mainland. Vehicle registration is $10. with trophies for the best in show in many categories. Prizes, concession, displays and day long entertainment. For further information please contact Gord Fox at 604-271-3175.

Invites General Public to our Women's Group Meeting. This FREE & Drop-In style meeting takes place every Third Wednesday of each month (except July & August - this month is exception to have it on Tuesday) and we have a different topic for each meeting. It'll be a great opportunity to meet other women, socialize and get knowledge! We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Yoshimi Miyawaki Vanrenen Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, #210 - 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond BC V6Y 3Z5, Tel: 604-279-7160, Fax: 604-279-7168.

Ikebana Art Club (Japanese Flower Arrangement). This group get together on First Wednesday of every month (except August). Next month's meeting will be on Wednesday, April 5, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 294. To join this club, membership fee and flower fee is required. If you would like to join or enquire more information, please contact Yoshimi 604-279-7160 or Vania 604-318-5435.

THE SAFE HARBOUR PROGRAM

Visionary - is part of a vision for a diverse and inclusive province that celebrates strong, healthy and harmonious communities. That vision starts at home - with local businesses and public organizations. Safe Harbour locations are places where differences are welcomed and valued. Safe Harbours are for people who find themselves in situations where they experience discrimination or harassment and briefly need a safe place to which they can turn. Each new Safe Harbour location is part of a growing network of forward-looking businesses and organizations that proudly embrace the richness and diversity of BC’s communities.

Proud Beginnings - The first Safe Harbour project began in Nanaimo in 2004. A wide range of businesses and public organizations signed on to become the first Safe Harbours in British Columbia. Now, dozens of locations proudly display the Safe Harbour window decal, and the Nanaimo Action for Diversity Team has received national recognition from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation for their innovation in developing Safe Harbour.

Safe Harbours Across BC - With support from the BC Anti-Racism and Multiculturalism Program and the Affiliation of Multicultural Societies and Service Agencies of BC, The Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society is refining the Safe Harbour model and resources for use in the City of Richmond.

Safe Harbour Workshop in Richmond - The Safe Harbour Workshop will assist organizations and businesses to create Safe Harbours for the diverse communities and groups who use their services. Those who will attend a Safe Harbour workshop will work or volunteer in a public organization, a business, a place where people congregate, work, play, learn and meet. People participating in the Safe Harbour Workshop will learn that a Safe Harbour is a place that welcomes and values differences. It is a place where differences are embraced and accommodated. It is a place where anyone who is a target of discrimination, harassment or bullying will be assisted and made to feel safe.

The objectives of the workshop are framed around four key questions.

1. In what ways are we different and similar?
2. What does it mean to have an environment that welcomes and values differences?
3. How do we create a place that welcomes and values differences?
4. What is a “Safe Harbour” in our community?
The participants attending the Safe Harbour Workshop will also learn about the key steps in assisting someone who has been the target of discrimination, bullying or harassment. Those steps are:

Everyone Welcome! Next meeting 14 March 2006. Meeting the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Kinsmen Pavilion at the Richmond Nature Park, No. 5 Road and Westminster Highway. Meet local beekeepers, and exchange information about beekeeping, equipment, honey, bee pests and treatments. Phone Chris Kraemer at 604-992-7431 for more details."

Great little gift store in Steveston FOR SALE
Dreamed of owning your own store? In time for summer season and ordering fall product. Excellent location, good lease, huge potential. All fixtures, supplier contacts, branding, customer lists included. This was our dream that you could take to the next level. We must move on due to injury.
$40,000 + inventory or make me an offer… only serious inquiries reply please. Contact huppee@telus.net