HERINGERS OLD FASHIONED MEATS

Has everyone seen the new town clock???? Take a look outside Heringers. Many thanks for keeping us 'in time', Chad!!

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

There's so much to discover!
Situated atop wooden pilings over the mighty Fraser River, the Cannery is one of the few remaining 19th century salmon canneries in B.C. In its heyday, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in B.C. Now a dynamic fishing museum, step inside and become immersed in the sights, sounds and stories of the West Coast fishing industry.

Special Events 2004

Seasonal Opening Saturday April 3, 1pm to 5pm
MAYDAY: The Risky Business of Fishing. Grand opening of this exciting exhibit featuring five Search and Rescue stories. Exhibit runs from April 3 to October 29.

GO WILD Art Challenge Available from May on our website
Go Wild goes virtual! This annual art project is now open to all grade 4-7 students in BC. View online original children's art based on salmon fishing, preservation and habitat.

Canada Day July 1:
Celebrate Canada's National Day at the Cannery. Complimentary admission.

Parks Day: Strolling Through Steveston's History Saturday July 17, 1pm to 3pm.
A team of tour guides will interpret episodes of Steveston's colourful past while taking you to its heritages sites and museums.

Cannery Night: Summer Salmon Stomp! Saturday, September 11, 7:30pm to 11:00pm. The Cannery hosts a concert featuring "The Tiller's Folly".

Kid's Cannery Day Monday August 23, 1 - 4pm
Complimentary afternoon admission for Kids World members.

Fishing the West Coast Photo Project Monday Sept 4 - Sunday Oct 17:
Annual photo exhibit opening and family activities on Labour Day (Sept.4). Fishing the West Coast photo display runs through October 17 and features images from and about people in the fishing industry.

BC Rivers Day The Future of the White Sturgeon. Sunday, September 26, 1pm.

Halloween at the Cannery Saturday October 30 and Sunday Oct 31, 11 - 4:30pm. Experience spooky vignettes by Cannery ghosts and our Cemetery of Departed Canneries.

Christmas at the Cannery December weekends.
A display of Christmas trees decorated by Richmond Secondary Schools students, and Gift Shop openings. Visitors vote for their favourite tree.

Hours of operation:
April 3 - May 31
Thursday through Monday, 10am to 5 pm
June 1 - June 30
DAILY, 10 am - 5pm
July 1 - September 6
DAILY, 10 am - 6pm
September 7 to 30
DAILY 10 am to 5 pm
October 1 to 31
Thursday through Monday 10 am to 5pm

Admission rates (GST included) $6.50 adult, $3.25 child, $5 student/senior, $16.25 family. Children under 6 and Gulf of Georgia Cannery members are free. Group rates and bookings are available in advance.

THE GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE OF CANADA
12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
www.pc.gc.ca/gulfofgeorgiacannery

ROTARY CLUB OF STEVESTON

Coming events:
1. Seafood and Wine Festival - Evening of April 30th, held at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. The Rotary Club of Steveston and features wine sampling from approximately 30 BC wineries holds the event. In addition to the wine we will have a selection of seafood and cheese to nibble on. Proceeds from the event will help support local charities, scholarships and causes. Tickets are $35 per person and more information is available at www.stevestonrotary.org

2. Jimmy Ng Memorial Hockey Tournament and Safety Awareness Day. Held at the Steveston Community Lacrosse Box (behind the Community Centre) This will be a two day event held on May 29th and 30th. Several teams composing of the RCMP, Coast Guard Aux., Firefighters, City of Richmond and local business will compete in a road hockey tournament. Proceeds from the event will go towards a Charity chosen by Jimmy Ng's parents. Last year, funds were given to create a legacy scholarship at a local High School. The RCMP, the Steveston Harbour Authority and Rotary Club of Steveston sponsor the event.

STEVESTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Do you need to go deeper this Easter? Many of us feel something is missing... no matter how full our days and lives are. We warmly invite you to come and discover the passion of Christ at
Steveston Christian Church. We meet Sunday mornings at Lord Byng Elementary School on the corner of No. 1 Rd. & Georgia St. for a celebration service at 10:30am. Enjoy inspiring music, a meaningful message and a place where you can be yourself. Coffee is on after 10:00 so come as you are and find out why the Christ has such passion for YOU! Call Pastor Ken at 604.271.3786 or visit us at www.steveston.org

LONDON HERITAGE FARM

Admission by donation. Our Tea Room is open every Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5:00 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.

We will be holding our annual Plant Sale May 1 & 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be selling hanging baskets, annuals, perennials, tomato plants, and herbs.

For More information contact: Trudean Fraser, Administrator, Phone/fax 604-271-5220, Email: londonhf@telus.net

THE RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located at 3920 Monkton St. in the heart of Steveston. We have been in Steveston over 27 years and have raised over $2.3 million dollars for the Richmond Hospital. This money is spent on new equipment for the hospital and to pay for the continuing support of the recreational needs of the residents of the Minoru Residence and Lions Manor.

We have started working on our annual Curio Sale which will be held November 5th and 6th. There is lovely china, crystal, silverware, jewellery, linens, etc. being priced and packaged for our big event. It is the generous support of our loyal customers who make this possible.

STEVESTON LIONS CLUB WEEKLY CAR SALE

Every Sunday starting April 4, 2004
Sellers: Bring your used car to the lot at 7100 Elmbridge Way (next to ICBC) to display for sale. A $10.00 donation is payable to Steveston Lions Club
Buyers: Come to the lot 7:30 am to 4:00 pm to view cars and make deals with the owners.
For further information please call Lion Hugh at 604-271-4725

THE SOGETSU IKEBANA BRANCH

Is going to have a Master teacher visit Steveston on June 27. He will be conducting workshops at the Steveston Buddhist Temple. He will be doing a demonstration in Vancouver on the
26th at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

We will also be having a 'Flowork' in Steveston to coordinate with this celebration of the Master's visit. This is a series of flower works in various establishments around Steveston, i.e. Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE


~ 3RD ANNUAL EVENT ~ DON'T MISS SURREY'S PREMIER WINE TASTING EVENING OF THE YEAR.
Thursday, May 20th, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m., Sheraton Guildford Hotel, 15269 104th Avenue, Surrey, $40 per person, limited tickets available, To reserve your tickets call (604) 599-0887, or e-mail: office.sos-bc@telus.net
Join us for: Live jazz by Paul Choisil -- Appetizers presented by Trevor Thomas, Sheraton's award-winning Executive Chef -- A chance to win tickets for 2 with Air Canada -- Live and Silent Auction
Hosted by: Deborah Hope, News Anchor of Early News BCTV on Global, Shell Busey, Host of the HouseSmart and Home Discovery Shows on CKNW Radio

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

STEVESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

EASTER PARTY 0-9yrs 50 $6.00 per child Sat Apr 10 2004 10:00 am - 11:30 am Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street, Visit the Easter Bunny and look for treats. Parent participation and pre-registration required. Children 0-1 year are free. Rain or shine.

Registration for Steveston Craft Fairs begin Saturday, April 24th at 9:00am
Salmon Festival Thurs. Jul 1
Christmas Craft Fair Sat. Nov.27
If you have never participated in any of our past craft fairs you must be juried. Jurying will be on April 16, 2:00-3:30pm and April 17, 10:30am-12:00pm.
Call 604-718-8080 for more details.

Preschool Registration for the School year 2004-2005 starts Saturday May 1st at 9:00am. Call 604-718-8080 for more details.