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Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston
Community Events March 2006:
GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - Reopening May 2006
Hello from Tiller's Folly! We’re writing to let you know that our live DVD, A Fine Kettle of Fish which was filmed inside the historic Gulf of Georgia Cannery is Steveston, will be airing across Canada on the Knowledge Network.
Premiere: March 2, 2006 at 8:34pm Second Airing: March 14, 2006 at 8pm Third Airing: March 19, 2006 at 10pm
We hope you enjoy the show!
For more information on Tiller’s Folly news, please check out our website. To see videos of the band, please visit Sonic Bids and A Fine Kettle of Fish. MP3s are also available at Sonic Bids and our website.
For a sample of Tiller's Folly, please download our free MP3 of the month. To download the tune please CLICK HERE. You'll also find the lyrics and a brief explanation of the tune there. www.tillersfolly.com
There's lot of exciting events lined up from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
this summer. Our hours for 2006 will be:
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
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.
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
BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD 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.
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
Spring Break Programs
Make a Skimboard Workshop (13 - 17 years)
March 13 - 16 (10 am - noon)
$80/4 sessions
Paint Your Own Skimboard (6+ years)
March 13 and 15 (1 - 3 pm)
$40/2 sessions
Paint Your Own Skimboard (6+ years)
March 14 and 16 (1 - 3 pm)
$40/2 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
Folk Night 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.
STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE 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
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.
For more information please call Trudean Fraser at 604-271-5220 or email londonhr@telus.net. Please visit the website at: London Heritage Farm
*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
SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE Family, Friends and Neighbours!
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"
RICHMOND MULTICULTURAL CONCERNS SOCIETY
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. This Club is held on every First Wednesday of the month (except August). If you are interested in joining this Club or have any questions, please contact us at 604-279-7160 or Vania (she is the teacher) at 604-318-5435.
Pacific Immigrant Resources Society, will hold the LEAD program at the Richmond Caring Place, from March 28 until June 20, 2006. LEAD means Leadership, Education and Development. The goal of LEAD is to assist immigrant women to gain confidence in their ability to participate in an English-speaking Canadian context and to become involved in the community in a way which is meaningful and relevant to them and is a group program of 24 sessions offered two times a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 12:30 – 2:30 P.M. The program includes but not limited to topics such as: Issues Immigrant Women face, Exploring Roles, Skills, Strengths’ Communication Skills and Goals, Exploring Voluntarism, Community Resources and Services, Communication Skills.
Before program starts, we will have an orientation session to explain more about this program. It will be on Tuesday, March 21, 2006, from 12:30pm till 2:30pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 345. Those who are interested to take this program are required to take this orientation session. To register for orientation, please contact Yoshimi at 604-279-7160.
Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society, jointly with WestCoast Domestic Workers' Association, will hold "Employment & Immigration law for Caregivers" workshop at the Richmond Caring Place Room 340 on Saturday, March 25, 2006 from 9:00am till 12:00pm. Guest Speaker for this workshop are:
Deanna Okun-Nachoff, Staff Lawyer, Grace Balbutin, Legal Advocate, West Coast Domestic Workers' Association
The registration is required for this FREE workshop. To register or more information, please contact West Coast Domestic Workers' Association at 604-669-4482 or Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society at 604-279-7160.
Please let your family, friends and clients know about this program. We really appreciate your cooperation.
Thank you and we are looking forward to hearing from you.
RICHMOND BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Everyone Welcome! Next meeting 14 March2006. 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.
FOR RENT
3 bdrm Suite of upper level house in Steveston. Over 1800 sq ft of clean and freshly painted living space plus sun deck and fenced yard. Within walking distance of everything great Steveston has to offer. N/s, good pets negotiable. Available now or April 1. $1650 including utilities. Contact Allana at 604-448- 9468.
Room for rent in popular Steveston Village. Would suit a student. Prefer male. You must be a quiet non-smoker and light drinker only. References/screenings required. Rate depends on number of meals provided. Access to laundry room and small patio. Dogs in household. Phone: 604 – 271- 5961
FOR SALE
Model: Nissan Pathfinder LE, Year: 2000, Engine: Powerful and torquey 3.3L. V6 90% of 200 ft-lb of torque at 1500rpm, Features: Leather interior, sunroof, running board, BOSE sound system, 4x4, power seats, heated front seats, power everything., Special: including ski rack, trailer hitch; 4 NEW Nokian tires, new brakes, new rotors
Kilometre: 143,000 km, PRICE: $17,500, *One owner and no accident. You will love this car if you have driven a rear wheel drive car; fun to drive, great torque, precise handling and it is great on all kind of weather. Great BOSE CD stereo, Quiet and comfortable on long trips!
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