Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Community Events January 2006:

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - Reopening May 2006

RICHMOND MULTICULTURAL CONCERNS SOCIETY

Invites you to join “Ikebana Art” Club At 7000 Minoru Boulevard, Richmond Caring Place , Room 345/50, Wednesday, December 7, 2005 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. This will be also an opportunity to: make friends, do networking, *Membership fee is required to join this club. For more information, call 604 - 279 - 7165

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD

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 Holiday 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

The Farm is closed for the month of January. We will open February 5 & 6th from noon till 5:00 p.m. Visit us then for Chinese New Year's Tea.

CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR CRISIS LINE

The Crisis Line is presently looking for volunteers to help provide emotional support to callers who may be experiencing loneliness, grieving, relationship problems, or other types of everyday stresses. We also provide information and referrals to services within our community. We offer extensive training in basic communication skills such as empathic listening and problem solving. If you are looking for a challenge, an opportunity to learn new skills, and give back to your community call us at 604.279.7077 for more information and an application form. Hurry, a new training session starts this January.

“Being a crisis line volunteer has made me more aware of the many different kinds of problems people cope with everyday. Volunteering has given me the opportunity to listen and be there for people who are feeling alone or overwhelmed” - Bryant (volunteer)

RICHMOND BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION

Meeting the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Kinsman 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 Gerhart Pahl 604-272-4696 for more details."

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD CALENDAR

February 16th 2006

LHIANNAN (lee-ann-in)
Once again we welcome Lhiannan to SFG. Lhiannan is a contemporary Celtic/Folk duo consisting of Vocalist Christi Arellano and Guitarist Todd Habekost. Traditional songs of Scotland, Ireland and England are mixed with original Guitar instrumentals for a varied and enjoyable listening experience. Fans of Loreena McKennitt and Guitarist Tony McManus should find themselves right at home at a Lhiannan concert. You will not be disappointed. We had a full house for their performance in 2005. Admission $7 at the door, Show starts at 8pm, Limited seating available.

SPACE FOR RENT

Retail Space for Lease in Steveston, Available Now- Get ready for the spring! 820 sq ft with 14ft ceilings, laminate floors Professionally designed gallery lighting Handicapped washroom Great location with river views Basic rent $ 2050. per month plus operating costs $10,000 plus last months rent to move in. Call Tamaka for details- Wk 604.241.5771 email tfisher@sprint.ca

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Nicely updated 3 bedroom townhome in Edgewater Village, end of Williams on the dyke. Comes fully furnished, dishes, appliances, some food, all linens (Might want to supply your own). No real rules, no damage deposit but must have full cash rent in advance, and absolutely must vacate before January 3 midnight. Make me an offer. Call 604 241 2294

FOR SALE

1977 Old's '98 Regency, 2 door, red GMC metallic finish, white vinyl top, 403 V8, full power package, am/fm radio - 8 track stereo c/w tapes, red velour upholstery. Garage kept and recent Air Care inspection. Asking $3800.00. Call Bruce at 1-604-864-8932

HELP WANTED

Curves Richmond is accepting applications for part time and casual employees. If you are energetic, self-motivated, have an enthusiastic personality and love to work with people fax resume with cover letter to: 604.676.2473. Perfect opportunity for someone returning to the work force. Current CPR required. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.