The Steveston Village Community Website

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Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Strolling Through Steveston's History! The popular walking tour is back.
On July 15 step back in time with costumed tour guides who will bring Steveston's history alive. The tour begins at 1:00 pm inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and continues through Steveston Village to Britannia Shipyard. Approximate finish time is 2:30 pm. Cost is $10 ($8 for Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society and Britannia Shipyard Society members). Call
604-664-9009 to reserve. Tour is repeated August 12.

Canfisco: From Sea To Shelf. Check out our latest exhibit which celebrates Canfisco's 100th anniversary! Step into the retro 1970's kitchen and discover some of the ways Canfisco has marketed their famous Gold Seal salmon over the years. The exhibit runs until October 9.

Nisga'a - Canfisco Charity Salmon BBQ returns to Steveston on August 3.
The event takes place in Fishermens Park in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Come enjoy delicious salmon, First Nations dancing and more. Call 604-664-9009 for more details.

July 1 - Canada Day! Complimentary admission to the site!
Daily 10 am - 5 pm *
Sept 7 - Oct 9
Thursday to Monday 10 am - 5 pm*
*except Sundays, which are 11 am- 5 pm only

Did you know you can buy Parks Canada National Passes at the Cannery? A great idea for those planning a road trip this summer. Just $78 for an Adult or $157 for a Family gets you admission to 27 National Parks and 78 National Historic Sites. Call 604-664-9009 for details

Pre-booked group tours can be arranged from March through November. Please phone (604) 664-9009 for more information.

CANFISCO: From Sea to Shelf Sat., June 24 , 1pm
Canfisco, Canadian fishing Company is 100 years old! This exhibit examines the marketing psychology behind selling fish – why have label designs changed, what can we learn about history from the marketing methods used and what did Walt Disney have to do with selling fish? Find the answers to all these questions and more. Exhibit runs until October 9th.

Canada Day Sat., July 1
Celebrate Canada's National Day at the Cannery. Complimentary admission. 10-5pm

Parks Day- Strolling Through Steveston's History Sat., July 15, 1– 2:30pm
A team of tour guides will interpret episodes of Steveston's colourful past while taking you to its heritage sites and museums. Tour also offered on Sat. August 12. Please Reserve 664.9009

Fishing the West Coast Photo Display Sept. 4 – Oct. 09
The Fishing the West Coast annual photo exhibit features images from and about people in the fishing industry. Richmond Legion Community Band. (3-4pm Mon., Sept. 4th)

BC Rivers Day- Eternal Return: Homage to the Sockeye Sept. 24 –Oct. 09
Kamloops photographer Donovan Harrison captures the shimmering vibrancy of the salmon run in a series of digital photographic prints.

CANNERY STORE - “Steveston’s Best Kept Secret”
Located just inside the big glass doors of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Hot off the press - a new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint has one of John Horton's images on it. It was just recently released and is one of a series of tall ship coins produced by them. The coin is limited to a production of 16,000 and not a circulation coin, but a collector’s coin. It is packaged in an attractive maroon display holder. Purchase one for your collection or for Dad - (Father's day on June 18th!)

Go to the web site listed below and you will be able to see the coin. The sky is a hologram and for those of you who have not seen a hologram coin this is a very stunning coin. And quite large too.

You can order the coin directly from the Canadian Mint, or, better still, support the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society which operates the National Historic Site by purchasing the coin from their gift shop - which is open 7 days a week. Canadian Mint

July 2, 2006 - ( Sunday ) from 6 p.m Obon Dance & Festival * We are having Obon dance practices on Mondays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Everybody is welcome to join us.

FRASER RIVER PORT AUTHORITY presents the RICHMOND MARITIME FESTIVAL
Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site
August 19 and 20, 10 am - 5 pm
Third annual Richmond Maritime Festival featuring heritage boats, maritime displays, demonstrations and activities both on and of the water. Sponsored by the Fraser River Port Authority, the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board and the Steveston Rotary Club. To participate or for more details phone 604-718-8050.

Here is more information on Concerts on the Dock at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site that you can add to the next newsletter:

Saturday, July 8th, Lesismore , A refreshing mix of jazz standards spiced with jump, swing, pop, R&B and a healthy helping of the blues.

Saturday, July 29, RumbaCalzada , Latin explosion featuring original and classic Latin Jazz & Salsa music

Saturday, Aug 19, North by West, Sea shanties and sailor songs In conjunction with the Maritime Festival

Saturday, Sept 9, Tillers Folly , Tiller's Folly performs high-energy acoustic roots music with Pacific Northwest flair.

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD CALENDAR dave@stevestonfolk.org, www.stevestonfolk.org , 604-272-9294 Show time 8:00pm, 3rd Thursday of each month. Tickets $7.00 at the door. Children under 12 free.
Murukami Boathouse, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston BC.

Garry Point Park, July 22 – 23, 2006,
The British Columbia Kitefliers Association (BCKA) is holding their annual kite flying competition at Garry Point Park. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the best flying with individual, pairs and team events.

Invites you, your family & friends and your clients to join our Ikebana Art Club (Japanese Flower Arrangement). This group get together on First Wednesday of every month (except August). This month's meeting will be on Wednesday, June 7, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 294. To join this club, registration, membership fee and flower fee is required. If you would like to register or enquire more information, please contact Yoshimi 604-279-7160 or Vania 604-318-5435.
We are looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Programs at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site To register, phone 604-276-4300

Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is offering over 20 FREE Environment Week Programs from mid May to mid June. For a complete listing of all the Environment Week Programs, please refer to the Nature Section of the Spring 2006 Leisure Guide, or visit https://www.richmond.ca/cgi-bin/prp_pgr.exe

MUSICAL EXPRESSIONS “CONCERTS ON THE DOCK”
Concert on the Dock Series - 5 Summer Concerts on the Dock at Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and fun at Richmond’s only outdoor concert on the dock on Jun 17, Jul 8, Jul 29, Aug 19, and Sep 9. Different artists will be featured. Barbeque dinner provided by M & M Meats. Doors open at 6:00 pm, concert begins at 6:30pm. Tickets $10/person in advance or $12 at the door. Concert and dinner tickets $20/person in advance or $24 at the door. Series tickets for 5 concerts $45 in advance or $55 at the door. To purchase tickets, phone 604-276-4300 or 604-718-8050 after April 25. Visit www.richmond.ca for concert information.

Angela Soon - Community Facilities Coordinator, Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, City of Richmond 604-718-8050

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, Britannia Heritage Shipyards. Details here: http://www.stevestonfolk.org/index.html

Along with the coffee and traditional homemade cookies available at the Steveston Museum during the July 1st Salmon Festival parade, we will be offering barbecued hamburgers for lunch. M&M burgers will be available in the park next to the museum with profits going to the Historical Society. Avoid the crush of people at the community centre, have lunch "downtown" on Canada Day and support your local museum.

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 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.

Open to the public on Saturdays and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and to groups during the week by reservation. Reservations may be made by phoning 604-271-5220 or emailing londonhf@telus.net

Enjoy a relaxing tea in the old-fashioned tea room*. Admission is by donation. Tea and goodies - $6.00 per person.

The London Heritage Farm is a 4.6-acre site overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River, offering a park-like setting with lovely flower gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farm equipment, chickens, and comforts such as picnic tables and public washrooms. The 1880's London farm house has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate rural life in Richmond. Six rooms display furniture, accessories, pictures, photographs, clothing, and quilts. The London Heritage Farm is owned by the City of Richmond and operated by the London Heritage Farm Society.

*NOTE: Reservations recommended for tea room. Dates subject to change.
Visit our gift shop offering our own blend of London Lady Tea,
A unique selection of jams & jellies,
Hand-sewn crafts and exclusive London Heritage Farm items
For Reservations or Information, Call 604-271-5220
email: londonhf@telus.net
House and Tea Room Open Sept. to end of June, Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5 pm, closed January
July and August - Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 5pm

If you’re thinking of a little SUMMER CLEANING, Treasure Cottage in Steveston will welcome your household surplus to benefit the SOS Children’s Village! Thanks a million for all past donations, and wishing you a very good Summer season.

Barbara High, Store Manager/Volunteer Coordinator. Treasure Cottage Thrift Store (604) 274-8866

SOS Children's Village "Providing foster children with homes and support, enhancing their stability"

Everyone Welcome! Next meeting 09 May 2006. Meeting the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Kinsmen 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 Chris Kraemer at 604-992-7431 for more details."

Located at 3920 Moncton St. We will be celebrating our 30th year in Steveston on November 13th. For the first time ever, we will be open on Canada Day from 12 to 3 and to celebrate this occasion we will have a half price sale on all merchandise. We will also hold our “Christmas in July” sale on July 6th, 7th, and 8th. See you there!

My name is Zully Avila, and I'm the Marketing Coordinator for a new 5K Walk / 10K Run that is taking place on the evening of Saturday, July 8th in Vancouver. It's called The Underwear Affair, it’s an event dedicated to uncover cures for cancers below the waist, and is benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.

I was wondering if we would be able to get a link up on your website to our site, www.uncoverthecure.org and if possible put up a small display along with brochures about our event in your centre. We are not for profit, and so any support that you could give, would be greatly appreciated. Please check out our CAUSE, we’d love to have your participation as well, whether it is as a walker, runner, or a volunteer – overall
WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Is holding its annual Walk for Heart Campaign at Garry Point Park on Sunday, September 24, 2006. Bring your family and friends and come join us for this fun-filled family event to raise funds and awareness for heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death among Canadians. For more information or to register, please call (604) 279-7130 or visit us online at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/walk.

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS!
THE CANADIAN COAST GUARD AUXILIARY IN STEVESTON:

Do you enjoy adventure?
Do you have boating experience or are willing to learn?
Are you looking for community involvement in Steveston?
PO Box 107 #9 – 8671 No. 1 Road
Richmond, BC V7C 1V2

Steveston’s Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 7 is gearing up for another busy summer boating season. And, thanks to local supporters, this Coast Guard Auxiliary unit is now better prepared than ever to handle any marine emergencies that come their way.

All Coast Guard Auxiliary units are staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers and provide marine search and rescue services in support of the Canadian Coast Guard. A non-profit organization, the Coast Guard Auxiliary relies heavily on public and corporate donations to provide its crews with the equipment they need to help save lives at sea. Money raised goes directly into search and rescue operations and pays for necessities such as rescue equipment, protective clothing for crews, and fuel and maintenance of their vessel, Auxiliary 7.

Several local businesses have made donations to support Auxiliary 7 and this has given the unit a much-needed boost. Their contributions will go a long way in helping to outfit the crews with the tools they need to perform safely and efficiently. Rescue gear and crew survival suits are some of the more sorely needed items that these donations will help to purchase.

Steveston’s Auxiliary 7 also wishes to remind residents of the community that although the summer months are particularly busy, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is on call 365 days a year and responds to marine emergencies in all kinds of weather and sea conditions. Public donations are always welcome and are necessary to ensure that this valuable service is available when needed.

Those wishing to donate to Auxiliary Unit 7 should visit the Richmond Marine Rescue Society website at www.richmondmarinerescue.ca for information on how and where to donate. Remember, too, that donations are tax deductible and tax receipts will be issued on request.

The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 7 in Steveston wishes to thank the following local businesses for their kind support:

Room for rent in sunny Steveston Village. Good rent -- will be negotiable depending on arrangements -- laundry, chores etc. Prefer quiet, non smoking student. Excellent references required. Contact 604-271-5961 for further information. Contact Sue @ 604-271-5961.

Herring Skiffs/Punts, with and withot motors and with and without Owner/Drivers for a new Tour Boat/Ferry System in and about Steveston and the Lower Reaches of the Fraser River. Boats to have open center hold area that can handle a removeable aluminum grating deck and accomodate twelve (12) to twenty four (24) pedastal seats for passengers. Interested parties to contact. Jordan J. Dobrikin WIGNAW Navigation & Tours 604-433-2812 jjdwig@telus.net

Must have sales experience also a knowledge of sewing and sergers. Also be willing to learn to sell vacuums must be flexible in availability apply to Laara’s vacuums or call 604-277-8487