The Steveston Village Community Website

elcome to the Steveston Village Community Website! As the foremost authority on business and tourism in Steveston BC, we provide a wealth of information on enterprises and activities within historic Steveston. Browse around and have fun!

Celebrating 11 years of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

2008 EXHIBIT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
To help celebrate BC’s 150th anniversary, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is mounting an exhibit: Nifty 150: Gears, Nets and GPS, focusing on innovation and invention in the fishing industry. We need researchers to help prepare for this exhibit, as well as those who would be interested in constructing the exhibit. Call Nat at 604-664-9282.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery Store
Opening
Wednesday, April 2nd to May 2nd
Tuesday to Sunday
12 noon to 4:30 pm
NEW MERCHANDISE ARRIVING WEEKLY
Telephone: 604-664-9006
OPENING DAY FOR CANNERY
May 3rd, 2008, 7 Days a Week
10 – 5 Monday to Saturday
11 – 5 Sunday

Opening Day at the Cannery is Saturday, May 3. Join us as we unveil our new exhibit
Nifty 150: Skiffs, Nets and GPS.

Over fifty vendors will come together in the charming waterfront community of Steveston, B.C. for the first annual outdoor Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market. Offering fresh local produce, healthy foods, flowers, plants, and unique works by local artisans, the Market opens weekly on Sundays from 11am- 4pm from May 4 - September 28, 2008. Located in the parking lot of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site*, the Market promises to be a lively and memorable home grown event.

The Richmond Agricultural and Industrial Society which is governed by the Steveston Community Society (SCS) host the Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market. The SCS is also responsible for the 63-year-old Steveston Salmon Festival, Canada’s biggest non-profit Canada Day event, which draw crowds of 75,000. The SCS recognized, and has responded to the strong demand for a Farmers and Artisans Market in Steveston (a community within the city of Richmond, B.C.).

Steveston residents have been seeking healthy and seasonal produce, with the added convenience of being able to shop locally and support Richmond’s farmers. While feeling good about making a smaller carbon footprint, Market goers will also enjoy on site entertainment in a family-friendly setting. It is a great chance to meet with friends and neighbours on a weekly basis.

In addition to Richmond residents, tourists will also enjoy partaking in this event. A visit to the Market can be complemented by a trip down to the fishing docks, dining at one of Steveston’s many fine restaurants, shopping at the local businesses and boutiques, or taking advantage of the boardwalk and other scenic walks, the many heritage sites and parks.

For further information please contact:
Leisa Yee, Co-Chair, Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market 604-880-9936
Email: farmersmarket@stevestoncommunitysociety.com
Website: stevestoncommunitysociety.com

2008 Info

A highlight of the local dining scene, the 7th Annual Steveston Seafood & Wine Festival will be held at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Site in Steveston on Friday, April 25th.

6th Annual Jimmy Ng Memorial Street Hockey Tournament, May 24-25, 2008, 8am to 6pm, Steveston Community Centre (lacrosse box)

For additional information, call Jim Toogood at 604-271-9490 or e-mail JimToogood@shaw.ca.

About the tournament

Groups from all forms of emergency, community service, and business are invited to enter teams in this friendly non-competitive tournament. The Rotary Club of Steveston wishes all participants good luck.

Attendance at this annual tournament is by donation, with proceeds from attendance, player registration, food sales, and prize draws going towards support of local emergency services, and related prevention, and education.

The tournament is held in memory of Constable Jimmy Ng, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on September 15, 2002 while responding to a call when his marked police cruiser was hit by youths who were street racing.

Constable Ng grew up in Richmond, graduated from Matthew McNair High School, and joined the RCMP in 1996. He served his first 5 years in Duncan BC before transferring to Richmond to serve in the community in which he grew up.

Constable Ng was a member of the RCMP Richmond Detachment, C Watch, and an active local volunteer. He was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit No. 7, based in Steveston. As a volunteer member of this team he had taken part in many search and rescue missions.

With affectionate memory of Constable Jimmy Ng we express gratitude, admiration and respect to all of our Police Officers, Firefighters, Coast Guard Personnel, Ambulance Service, and all other emergency personnel who risk their lives on a daily basis for the betterment and safety of all.

For further information, contact: Jim Toogood 604-271-9490 JimToogood@shaw.ca, or Peter Mitchell 604- 277-8882 PeterMitchell@shaw.ca

Open stage 7.30-8.00 pm - Please note changes to format for the ‘Open Stage’’

Due to an unpredictable number of “Open Stage” performers each SFG event, we have decided to limit the open stage performers to a max of three (3) each SFG event. These spots must be confirmed prior to the concert event by emailing dave@stevestonfolk.org

Feature Performer 8.15 pm.
5880 Westwater Drive, Steveston BC

Sweetgrass is Betty Berda and Peter Hiltner. A Vancouver folk/roots acoustic duo playing, yes…”Sweetgrass Music”. Betty is originally from Montreal, and Peter, from New York, South Carolina, then Seattle, found interests together in the same music, and so formed “Sweetgrass”. They are loved for their original writing and presentation style of harmony singing and down to earth style. They will touch you with their music and send you home humming and singing with lyrics of their “Sweetmusic”

Tickets $7 at the door. Doors open at 7 pm Be early as we sell out quickly

dave@stevestonfolk.org
Tel 1-604-272-9294

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.

September – April 2008
“Industry on the Waterfront” exhibit at Britannia
Heritage Shipyard. Britannia, a National Historic Site, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Daily tours are being offered: Tue – Sun @ 11:30am – 4:30pm until the end of September. Starting Oct 1st the tours are being offered only on Sat 10am – 4pm and Sun 12pm – 4pm

Yoga on the Dock - Tuesdays, July 8 - August 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, July 10 - August 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Richmond Maritime Festival - Friday, August 15, 12 noon - 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, August 16 - 17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Britannia Shipyard is the place to be for a celebration of our maritime heritage. With a floating exhibition of boats for your viewing pleasure, this year's festival is expected to be the best yet!!

Maritime displays, boat restoration, maritime demonstrations, ships, food, free kids' activities, live entertainment, maritime music and lots of family fun.

Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive Richmond, BC V7E 6P3 604-718-8050

Mozart Discovers the Clarinet ~ Sunday, April 27 at 3:00pm - Richmond Orchestra perform Mozart's Symphony No. 35, the "Haffner" f. Stephen Robb, clarinet.Richmond Alliance Church

Glorious and Free ~ Saturday, June 7 at 7:30pm An All-Canadian program! Fraserview MB Church

Full details on our website www.roca.ca

We are pleased to announce the reopening of our new Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop

A special grand opening was held Friday March 14th for the volunteers at the Richmond Hospital Thrift Shop. Jeff Coleman, CEO of the Richmond Hospital, Tammie Kruger, Auxiliary President and Mayor Malcolm Brodie were present to cut the ribbon.

If you have been in our new store since it opened, you will notice that things change on a daily basis. We are still in the process of organizing and planning the layout. We have been fortunate in the tremendous volume of donations, so expect new and wonderful goodies every day.

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

New volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in giving back to your community, please call Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.

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

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)

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society would like to invite you to join us for our 17th Annual Fundraising Extravaganza. It will be held on April 3, 2008 at the Palace Banquet Hall at 14431 Knox Way, Richmond BC. RMCS is a non profit organization committed to serving the diverse communities of Richmond for the last 23 years. We do this by providing services for newcomers, and promoting multiculturalism and diversity.

The cost of tickets is $50.00 each or $500.00 for a table of ten. We hope that you and/or representatives from your organization will be able to join us at this evening of multicultural food, fun and entertainment.

Should you have any questions, please contact our Acting Executive Director, Gurrinder Roy or myself at 604 279-7160.
Please also find the Ticket Reservation Form as attached.

The Community Arts Council of Richmond is pleased to announce the opening of the new location of their ARTISAN’S GALLERIA.

Located on Moncton Street between La Tandoor & Cannery Café at 3651 Moncton, it is now in the heart of Steveston. Twice the size of their previous location (the Courtyard Galleria), this new bright space is filled with fabulous work by local and B.C. artists!

They offer paintings in various mediums, pottery, jewellery, hand painted and etched glass ware, home décor, fabric art, cards, metal work and so much more. All at reasonable prices, and all one of a kind. As well they now have some new artists work and are expecting to receive more.

By making a purchase you support these local artists and the Community Arts Council of Richmond. If you just want to drop in to look, you will be amazed at the quality and creativity that is now in one location in Steveston. After a couple of months of hard work and preparation, this Galleria is a first class destination for artists, patrons and the general public.

They are open daily from 10 – 5, and can be reached at 604-241-2790, or visit their website which is www.richmondartscouncil.com

WORKSHOP FOR NON-PROFIT GROUPS
The British Columbia Historical Federation is holding a Financial Workshop for
Non-profit groups, especially those that are operated by volunteers. The workshop’s easy-to-understand approach covers How to make your organization’s goals fit into a workable budget - How to track your budget and create understandable financial statements – Information about directors, liability and event insurance – Charitable tax status and completing government forms.

Talk to learn from the experts/ The all-day workshop is Thursday May 8th in New
Westminster. $70 including lunch. Book now – limited registration. For information and registration, phone Brenda Smith at 604-466-2636 or Ron Hyde 604-277-2627 or check our website www.bchistory.ca

HELP WANTED
LAARA'S VACUUMS, 3981 Moncton St, 604-277-8487
Need part time sales lady, must be flexible in hours. Please contact Laara,

CANNERY STORE - Part time help wanted: We have an opening in the Store for a part time sales associate. Hours of work would be approximately 15 hours a week, largely on weekends. Applicants should have cash-handling experience and enjoy working with the public. Pay is $10.00 per hour. To apply please send your cover letter and resume to:
lynn.green@pc.gc.ca or fax 604-664-9008 by April 11