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 any mailing that you buy your stamps and send your parcels through the Steveston Post Office. The Post Office is run by the Society and all proceeds are used to operate the Museum. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MUSEUM.

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

The Statistics are in. Our 2003 season total visitation (between April and October) was 23,245 visitors. Imagine if we were open 12 months a year.

The Cannery will re-open for the season, April 3, 2004. We will present another new exhibit called "Mayday: The Risky Business of Fishing". This exhibit has been developed over the past two years and is the most ambitious project ever undertaken and funded by the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and its partners. The exhibit details Search & Rescue stories told through illustrations and interactive displays. Call 604.664.9134 for more details. Watch here for more exciting information and details.

JOIN US NOW
Become a member and support the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society. Any time that you can spare as a volunteer would be greatly appreciated. A wide variety of volunteer opportunities exist such as: Serving on the Board of Directors, Sitting on a Committee, Conducting tours, Fund-raising, Greeting Visitors, Being an Outreach Ambassador, Working with artefacts and exhibits, Writing for the newsletter, Special events, Assisting in the Gift Shop, Helping with school programs
Sharing computer skills.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: Unlimited free visits to the Site, 20% off at the Cannery Store, "Cannery Currents" newsletter 4 times a year, Invitations to Special Member Events, Voting privileges at the Annual General Meeting, Opportunities to volunteer and last but not least, your membership contributes to the preservation of our West Coast Fishing history
1 yr. Individual $15./yr - 2 yrs. $30. : 1 yr Family $25./yr. - 2 yrs.$50.
Checks please made out to: Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, we also accept MC/Visa, please call.
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7E 3J1 Telephone: (604) 664-9203
Mar 6 - Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Annual General Meeting. All Society new and renewing members (including Corporate) are welcome. 1:30 pm in the main Cannery, Boiler House Theatre. Refreshments, prizes, something for everyone.

With a slumping tourism industry in 2003 we exceeded our 2002 (Tall Ships) visitor stats. 23,245 people can't be wrong!! The Cannery is the leader in, and for, Steveston promotion and tourism. We welcome Steveston businesses to join us in cross promotions of their own with the GOG Society. Become a Corporate Member of the Society, and one of the many privileges of membership is racking your own brochure with us! Corporate Memberships are only $50./ year. Contact: Rob Hart, Marketing Coordinator, 604-664-9134, or rob.hart@pc.gc.ca and ask him how you can get involved in this outstanding, award winning, organization!

CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES

March dates for the Steveston Youth Drop-In are March 11 and 25. Everyone is welcome to drop by the Steveston Community Centre from 3:30-4:30pm to ask questions, get free information, and meet local helpers. For more information, call Lynn or Faye at CHIMO Crisis Services at 604-279-7077.

LONDON HERITAGE FARM - No admissions charge. Our Tea Room is open every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. for tea. Theme teas for March will be the St. Patrick's Day Tea on March 13 & 14 and our Spring Tea on March 20 & 21. For More information contact: Trudean Fraser, Administrator, Phone/fax 604-271-5220, Email: londonhf@telus.net

STEVESTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

WONDERING WHAT 'THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST' IS ALL ABOUT? Wondering what Jesus' life and death means for us today? Is the Bible true? Relevant? Come to Steveston Christian Church and find out! Your questions are welcome! We meet Sundays for a Celebration Service at 10:30am at Lord Byng Elementary School, corner of No. 1 Rd and Georgia St., one block south of Steveston Highway. We invite you to come check out the music and the message. Coffee's on after 10am. Come as you are! For more information, call 604.271.3786.

STEVESTON COMMUNITY SOCIETY and the RICHMOND INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY -The Steveston Community Society, celebrating it's 60th anniversary in 2004, is responsible for programming at the Steveston Community Centre, including preschool, fitness, tennis and special events such as craft fairs, hayrides and breakfast with Santa. The Richmond Industrial and Agricultural Society, fondly called "the Ag." is a society more than 100 years old and is responsible for the Steveston Salmon Festival. Profits from both these societies go towards improvements in our facility and park. Our current goal to raise $300,000 for a children's water play area. Join this vibrant group of volunteers and make a difference in our community.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARDS

The Murukami Boathouse Britannia Heritage Shipyard 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston, Admission $5 at the door.

March 18th 2004 - Steve Palmer at SFG
A man who has done his time in the "trenches", Steve has been playing guitar for 35 years. From the "Waifers" and "Warp Factor" in the early days in Alberta, to life on the road across Canada and the USA. From "dives" to "luxury resorts, to pubs and hotels" this man has done it all. Come hear a guitar player who can switch between flat picking and Travis style finger picking with ease. His first cd "From Here To Nashville" is superb

STEVESTON ACADEMY

"Integrity & Scholarship in Harmony", A K-12 university preparatory school
Future site of permanent campus on Moncton Street in the heart of Steveston Village www.stevestonacademy.ca
Phone (604) 303-7767

SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE

By invitation only... an exclusive opportunity to visit an SOS Children's Village and see how our community helps foster families... mark your calendars for March 11 - SOS' Open House presented by VanCity. www.sos-bc.org

"SOS Children's Village BC and The Community, Giving homes for life Thursday, March 11th, 2004, 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Location 14843 66A Avenue, Admission: Free, donations accepted
Did you know that with the power of the community, SOS Children's Village gives foster children a "house" they can call home? Throughout the province many children are left without families. They're all alone, frightened, facing a brutal world… their parents may have died as a result of an accident. Or their parents are unable to suitably care for them because of extreme poverty, mental disorders or alcohol or drug abuse. SOS Children's Village provides foster children with life skills and family homes for a lifetime.

Come to SOS Children's Village BC's OPEN HOUSE and find out how you can give foster children the chance to be kids again." By invitation only... an exclusive opportunity to see inside an SOS Village and how our community helps foster families... mark your calendars for March 11 - SOS' Open House presented by VanCity.
Susan Polano, Office Administrator, Volunteer Coordinator, SOS Children's Village BC, 604-599-0887, 604-599-0854 Fax
office.sosbc@telus.net, www.sos-bc.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Do you have a few hours to spare once a week, enjoy people, working with a team and having lots of fun? Then please pick up the phone and give us a call!

Treasure Cottage is a thrift store working to support British Columbia's foster children. SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SOCIETY OF BC is part of a world-wide humanitarian organization committed to protecting the increasing number of children who are in need of long-term care. For more information on how you can help, please call Barbara at 604-274-8866

RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located at 3920 Moncton St. in the heart of Steveston.
A Long Service Award Reception will be held on February 25th for hospital staff and auxiliary volunteers. Dr. Jeff Coleman, COO of Richmond Hospital, will hand out the pins. Many ladies who work at the Thrift Shop will be receiving their pins, - Doris Forysth, 40 years of service; Beryl Miller, Olive Tonoski, 35 years of service; Jean Elliott, Joan MacGowan, Muriel Basham, 25 years of service; Anne Cuthill, 20 years of service, Shirley Tate, Bunny Thorton-Trump, 15 years of service and Colleen Kason, 10 years of service. Congratulations to all of them.

2004 DRY AFTER GRAD EVENTS FOR STEVESTON AND R. A. McMATH SECONDARY SHOOL

Parent-chaperoned Dry After Grad parties are being organized at Steveston and R.A. McMath Secondary Schools. These events follow the formal banquets downtown that conclude at midnight on June 30, 2004. Back at the school, from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. the students will enjoy many fun activities such as inflatable sumo wrestling, casino, karaoke and dance with D.J. Theme decorations, door prizes and food are also a big part of the night. Both events are being planned by parent committees and community support is needed. Cash donations are gratefully accepted and receipts will be issued for Income Tax purposes. Donation of prizes (big or small) and refreshments (pizza, chicken wings, sushi, fresh fruit, snacks, beverages) are also welcome.

FUNDRAISING ACTIVIES: R.A. McMath is hosting a Garage Sale on Saturday, March 6 from 9 - 2 p.m. at the Scout Hall (Francis & No. 1 Rd.)
Parent contacts: For McMath: Telly Miller 604-274-0495 RickMVWR@aol.com or Tomoko Thiessen 604-271-9375
For Steveston: Suzi Petersen 604-274-5104 suzi.petersen@telus.net or Carleen Armstrong 604-274-3144
Check: www3.telus.net/dpoon/PAC/ to download Tax Deductible Donation form for Steveston Secondary.
Please help us keep our youth safe during the exciting and emotional time of graduation.