GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Calendar
Sept. 25 – Aug. 16 – Fishing the West Coast photo display
Oct. 16 –Vancouver Opera presents “Naomi’s Road” a short opera dealing with the Japanese-Canadian internment in WWII.
Oct. 29 & 30 – Spooky Halloween Tours through the Cannery

Stream of Dreams at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Children learn about our streams and rivers as they paint their own salmon and "set it free" alongside the Cannery. Sunday, September 25 from 1 to 4 pm, call 604-664-9009 to register.

Naomi's Road Making its only public appearance in Richmond, Vancouver Opera's production tells the story of a young Japanese-Canadian girl interned during World War II. Based on Joy Kogawa's book, the production runs approximately 45 minutes . Sunday, October 16 at 2 pm. Call 604-664-9009 to register

Rob Hart
Marketing Co-ordinator
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society
12138 Fourth Avenue
Richmond, BC V7E 3J1
t: 604.664.9134

The Cannery Gift Store is “Steveston’s Best Kept Secret”. Located just inside the front glass doors.
The 2006 Steveston Heritage Calendar is now available at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Store, as well as London Farm and the Steveston Museum.

Artist Jo Scott-B once again brings to life some of the village's most significant heritage buildings. New this year are portraits of buildings that have vanished over the years, such as Hiro's Grocery. Get your copy now - they also make great gifts! Cost is $15.00, call 604-664-9006.
Profits of all sales go to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, responsible for operating the Cannery year round.

STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Thank you for sending us the Steveston Community E-Newsletter.
We would appreciate if you could add the following details for this event. RE: Craft Fair Nov. 19(Sat). Please add: Craft Fair Registration for table rentals held on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 am to 12 pm. Date of Craft Fair is Sat., Nov. 19.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD

Jazz on the Dock
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site Doors open at 6:00 pm
Entertainment begins at 6:30 pm
Ruckus and Tony Roberson's Vaqueros
Tickets $5; $8 at the door
For Tickets: 604-276-4300, www.richmond.ca, in person at Britannia Shipyard.

Waterfront Walks
September 13, 2005 Britannia Shipyard National
Historic Site 7:00 - 8:30 pm

Waterfront Walks
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the boardwalk with a guide. Different theme each month. Meet at the Murakami Visitor Centre. Program No. BN33000 To register, phone 604-276-4300, www.richmond.ca, in person at Britannia Shipyard Free

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 your 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.

LONDON HERITAGE FARM

London Farm will be opening for the Summer Season on June 8th. The Farm House, Tea Room and Gift Shop will be open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

THE RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Located at 3920 Moncton St., will have been operating in Steveston 29 years this November. During that time we have raised over 2.5 million dollars for the hospital – for the purchase of much needed equipment and to pay for the continuing support of the recreational needs of the residents of the Minoru Residence and Lions Manor. The Thrift Shop is run ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS.

Our annual Curio Sale will take place November 4th and 5th. We have a wonderful assortment of treasures – china, crystal, knickknacks, silver, brass, linens, etc. Join us and get a head start on your Christmas shopping, or treat yourself to some special thing.

If you have time on your hands and would like to help us help others in our community please phone Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.

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."

MOTHER DAUGHTER WALK

For the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC & Yukon!

Heart diseases and stroke causes nearly half of all female deaths in Canada. On September 25th, 2005, Canada and Steveston come together for the women in our lives. Join us at Garry Point Park in Richmond for a 3k or 5k walk. You can walk with family and friends and even register a team (5+ walkers) for additional perks. This event is fun for all ages!

Pledges raised will go toward vital research. Millions of Canadians will be turning to the research funded by this project and you can be a part of it! Register by calling the Richmond Heart and Stroke office at 604-279-7130 or at www.heartandstroke.ca/walk.

STEVESTON COMMUNITY SOCIETY

Upcoming Events:
Children’s Magic Show
October 29, 2005
An afternoon of fun with John Kaplan be held at Steveston Community Centre 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Tickets on sale at the Steveston Community Centre Front desk $10 per person/$12 at the door.
100% of the proceeds of this event will go to the Steveston Water Park.

Magical Masquerade Ball
October 29, 2005
An magical evening of fun held at the Steveston Community Centre 7:00-12:00 pm.
Tickets are $45 in advance $50.00 at the door Tickets on sale now at the Steveston Community Centre Front desk To reserve a table you must have a group of 8.
This evening features a full buffet dinner, a silent auction, magic of the famous John Kaplan, and an evening of dancing hosted by Jayne Anastacio and her band.
100% of the proceeds of this event will go to the Steveston Water Park.

Open House at Steveston Community Centre November 5, 2005 An opportunity for new and current residents and our local businesses to come for a tour of our facility and get information about services in the Steveston area. Coupon books will be available by donation. Coupon book donations will go to the Steveston Water Park.

Spectacular of Lights
December 9 and 10th, 2005
An evening of hot chocolate, hay rides and festive light displays as our wagon parades you through the beautiful display of lights put on by many Steveston Merchants.
$5.00 per person. Register online, or in person at the Steveston Community Centre.

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD CALENDAR

September 15th
The Westerlies 2005
A group of old friends who formed a folk group. It’s members are Ellen van der Hoeven, of “The Neverly Sisters”, “Dark Willow” and formally “Three Strong Winds”. Brian Robertson, singer songwriter best known for his image laden songs about the West Coast, many of which are found on his cd “Salt chuck Serenade”. Completing the lineup is Paul Gitlitz a multi instrumentalist formally with Charlotte Diamond & “Whiplash”, and a fixture of the Vancouver music scene for many years.
Many of the songs are Brian’s originals about west coast life and times and Paul is a prolific composer of great fiddle tunes. Add Ellen’s great harmonies and leads and you have a group that, like its namesake wind, is bringing fair musical skies to appreciative audiences around this part of the world. You will not be disappointed.

October 20th 2005
STEVE PALMER- SINGER SONGWRITER
Steve Palmer returns for his second appearance at Steveston Folk bringing us more quirky originals and folky favourites from both his new 'Roots and Strings' album and his debut 'From Here to Nashville'. A full house last time, this promises to be a great night of fun and folk. "His deep, soothing, Leonard Cohenesque voice switches pace effortlessly....An aural treat in roots, folk, gospel, and blues- seamlessly moving from genre to genre." (Catherine Litt/Nanaimo News Bulletin)

November 17th, 2005
MADD REGAELE’S MUSE
SFG welcomes Madd Regaele’s Muse back to the Guild. This multilingual, multi-talented group performs 'popular' chansons, madrigals, early folk, ars nova and other ditties from Medieval times to the present, as well as Celtic folk and original music. Two sopranos, plus alto, tenor and bass voices, accompanied by guitar, mandolin, bodhran and recorder add up to a polished performance. If you’ve seen and heard MRM before, you’ll be back for more. If not, you’re in for a musical treat.

February 16th 2005

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.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF STEVESTON'S

Annual Fish Boat Festival at the Steveston Fish Sales Float. On September 23rd and 24th. With a small donation you and your family and friends can tour the many working boats of Steveston Harbour and the Strait of Georgia.

The Rotary Club of Steveston will be participating in the Great Canadian Shoreline cleanup on Tuesday, September 13th. They will be cleaning up the shoreline along the Steveston waterfront from the pier at the foot of No.1 Road and Bayview to the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. Cleanup runs from 7am to 8am.

NEW COMMUMITY PROJECT?

It is proposed that the movers and shakers of the Steveston Community come to the aid of the fledgling, Interscholastic Sailing Association of British Columbia, ISSA-BC, in building a community project for recreational boating/sailing in or near Steveston: and getting Sail Racing Clubs/Teams formed in the schools in or near Steveston. For more information contact:
http://www.highschoolsailingusa.org/
http://www3.telus.net/nwyrc
Jordan J. Dobrikin
2096 E. Pender Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada
V5L 1W9
604-433-2812 jjdwig@telus.net

WORK WANTED

Experienced webmaster looking for a fulltime position will relocate with two-week notice. http://www.webright.net/resume.htm

HELP WANTED

Part-time, only eight hours per week (2 x 4 hr.). Must be experienced with MS WORD and familiar with basic EXCEL and PUBLISHER. Anyone interested should drop off their resume to the Steveston United Church at 3720 Broadway St., Richmond, BC V7E 4Y9 Phone: 604-277-0508

FOR SALE

1996 GMC Suburban SLE, 4wd, ¾ Ton, fully loaded, good tires, fuel efficient Vortex engine, towing package, heavy duty brakes, and dealer maintained. Most comfortable, reliable and the safest vehicle made. $15,500. call 604-275-9452