BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD

An exciting summer with visits by "tall" ships!!

On July 13 to 16, 2004 the City of Richmond will be hosting the Japanese training vessel Kaiwo Maru. Kaiwo Maru is a sister ship to the Nippon Maru which visited Richmond in 2002. She is a 4 masted barque, 361 feet overall, built in 1989 with a crew of 69, 108 cadets and 22 trainees.

From July 26 through August 20, 2004 the City of Richmond will host the Sailing Vessel Concordia at Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site. Concordia is a 3 masted barkentine, 188 feet overall built in 1992. She is dedicated to educating a community of young people, preparing minds, values and ethics for responsible global citizenship in the twenty-first century and home to the renowned "Class Afloat" program.

August 20, 21, 22, 2004 Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site will host Richmond's first Maritime Festival with exhibits, demonstrations, music and activities for the whole family, including heritage boats of all shapes and sizes. Rope making, knot tying, net making and sea shanties will help celebrate Richmond's maritime history. Sailing "ship's boats" to steam tugs will be on display at the docks. Pirates aplenty - grog and victuals for all.

Bryan Klassen
Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site
City of Richmond
Phone 604-718-8044
Fax 604-718-8040
bklassen@city.richmond.bc.ca

THE STEVESTON BUSINESS GROUP

www.stevestonbusiness.com

Future Site of Steveston Business Group Our Goal to have a united voice in the community, business district, government. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at the Steveston Community Center 7pm. We are presently working on a Mandate and Charter. For more information email info@stevestonbusiness.com

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.

The Steveston Museum has completed a history exhibit called "STEVESTON RECOLLECTIONS: HISTORY OF A VILLAGE" which is now available online in the Community Memories program of the Virtual Museum of Canada website. It includes 197 pictures and text in a chronology of Steveston from its beginning to the Tall Ships Festival in 2002. It was done entirely by the local museum volunteers for the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN), an agency of the federal Department of Canadian Heritage. Everything you need to know about the village history at your fingertips. Available online here.

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

"Mayday: The Risky Business of Fishing"
Cannery sees big increase in attendance so far this year. Richmond's largest tourist attraction recorded a big boost in attendance in April, helped by Mayday, its new search and rescue exhibit. April visitation to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was up 29% over last year. The increase in attendance is particularly welcome as this year marks the Tenth Anniversary of the Cannery's opening to the public as a National Historic Site, as well as the 110th anniversary of its construction. Ask about regular and corporate membership benefits, call Rob Hart, 604-664-9134

Planning a trip in Canada this year? Parks Canada national passes are available for sale at the GOG. These passes allow unlimited opportunities to visit national parks or national historic sites across Canada. They are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase. All from just $35 for the national historic site pass, $45 for the national parks pass or $59 for the combined pass. Ask at the Cannery's front desk for details.

ROTARY CLUB OF STEVESTON

www.stevestonrotary.org

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.

LONDON HERITAGE FARM

London Farm tearoom is now open from noon to 5 p.m. instead of 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. We are also having an Art Show on July 11 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. It is the first annual "Fraser River Art Festival at London Heritage Farm". There will also be an Artist's Tea on Saturday, July 10 from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 11 from noon to 7 p.m. The art show will be co-hosted by the Richmond Artist Guild. We will have artists painting, art work for sale, live music, children's hands-on activities, and a piper for the opening ceremonies.

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 RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

Llocated at 3920 Moncton St. Just a reminder that our annual Curio Sale will be held November 5th and 6th. We are already hard at work preparing for this event. Have over 60 boxes of china, crystal, silver, brass, pictures, and nick-knacks, priced and packaged. Some great things to be had.

We are in desperate need of more volunteers to help run our shop. We have 53 volunteers and need at least 10 more. If you can spare some time to help please call Jan Halliday, Manager, Volunteer Resources, at 604-244-5176.

SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE

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