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 Christmas and Holiday 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 NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

CHRISTMAS SHOP OPENINGS, November 29 & 30, December 6 & 7, December 13 & 14, 20 & 21, 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. FIRST TIME EVER Gulf of Georgia Christmas Ornaments, Genuine 24K Gold Finish, GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY CHRISTMAS CARDS Locally Handcrafted, CANADIAN MADE FLEECE VESTS, Beautifully Embroidered GOG Logo, Adjustable Draw cord Bottom, 2 Pockets, GREAT VALUE. Drop in for other unique gifts for holiday giving! How about giving a gift of Membership to The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, ask about our Member benefits. We'll can it for you! Contact: Rob Hart, Marketing Coordinator, 604-664-9134, or rob.hart@pc.gc.ca

MARK YOUR CALENDARS ……SANTA WILL BE ARRIVING AT THE CANNERY ON DECEMBER 13 from 2 - 4 pm.. Call 604-664-9134 for more details.

Net Request…Check your sheds and garages…does anyone have 3 strand, twist cable salmon gillnets, or parts of this netting? A community rug-making project in Sointula is looking for donations of this specific type of netting. Please contact Shelley Bradford at 664-9360 or Shelley.Bradford@ec.gc.ca.

LONDON FARM No admissions charge -come & enjoy, for more information on, events, tours, and hours of operation, etc., call 604-271-5220

Nov 1-2, Nov 7-11, Christmas Craft Fair, 11-5p

Dec. 13 & 14 and Christmas Tea noon - 4pm.

STEVESTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Lord Byng Elementary School, 3711 Georgia St., Richmond, Corner of No.1 Rd. and Georgia St., 2 blocks south of Steveston Hwy.) 10:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE, Coffee on after 10.00. Introduce yourself to someone! CHURCH OFFICE: 29 - 11631 7th Ave., Richmond, BC V7E 5V6, 604-271-3786

www.steveston.org

If you need any help or directions please ask. We are happy to assist you in any way we can.

SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE

9th Annual "Parade of Trees" Fundraiser!
On the evening of November 26, a few hundred guests will vote on their favourite Christmas tree, prizes will be awarded and the winners will be featured in local media. This event helps to create awareness for SOS Children's Village and builds community spirit.

The Parade of Trees Reception on November 26 includes: *Estimated 200 attendees * Complimentary Wine and Cheese * Live Entertainment * Fabulous Prizes * Beautiful Christmas * Wreath Auction.

PS... did you know that you can make an impact in a foster child's life for only $10 a month? Call me today 604.599.0887 and ask me how...Susan Polano, Office Administrator, Volunteer Coordinator, SOS Children's Village BC, 604 599 0887, 604 599 0854 Fax , office.sosbc@telus.net , www.sos-bc.org

SOS Children's Village BC provides foster children with life skills and family homes for a lifetime... we have had a stellar year of helping foster children with the help of people like you. SOS is making a huge impact on their lives by providing stable homes, literacy skills and tools they need to be healthy happy adults. Check out our website for our latest ground breaking news... www.sos-bc.org

We are continuing our fundraising efforts into 2004 and an easy way for people to help is by choosing SOS as their charity of choice on their company United Way campaign card. Simply go to the Agency list, look for "other" and fill out "SOS
Children's Village BC registered charity # 12993 5011 RR 0001"

Thanks so much for your help, and we look forward to helping even more foster children next year!
Treena Innes, Manager of Development and Administration

STEVESTON SECONDARY SCHOOL FOURTH ANNUAL LIVE & SILENT AUCTION

(10440 No. 2 Rd., Richmond), Saturday, November 15, 2003, Adults Only, Doors open at 7 p.m., Entertainment at 8:00 p.m. -- Elvis is coming to the Packer Dome!
Tickets $10 (includes finger foods, soft drinks, coffee/tea), Info/Tickets - Call Donna 604-272-0742
Sponsored by Steveston High School Alumni Association, Steveston Secondary School & the Parent Advisory Council
Funds raised will go towards scholarships, school Wish List equipment & global education.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARDS. MURUKAMI BOATHOUSE

5180 Westwater Drive Steveston BC
November 20th 2003, Granville Airton - Granville's been playing around British Columbia for longer than he cares to remember but only in the last ten years ago has his playing been mainly folk music. He loves songs with humour in them and loves the audience to sing along (he gets quite upset if they don't and marks them on the quality of their singing). Granville's repertoire includes songs by Eric Bogle, Stan Rogers, Bob Bossin, Gordon Lightfoot and many others along with a number of traditional pieces written by that famous composer Anon. and despite a proclivity towards folk, in the last year has added a few swing songs to the list. His song list also includes a few Acapulco (a capella for the persnickety) numbers, a bit of spoken word (largely Monty Python and take offs) and he looks forward to bending your ear when the opportunity presents itself
January 15th 2004 - MaddRegaeles Muse - SFG welcomes MaddRegaeles 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. Featured are two sopranos, alto, tenor and bass voices, accompanied by guitar, mandolin, bodhran and recorder. You will not be disappointed!
Contact : Dave McArthur Tel: 604-272-9294 Admission $5 at the door

UPDATE ON "BUILDING A SAFE, MORE FRIENDLY AND MORE VIBRANT NEIGHBOURHOOD PROJECT"

We would like to thank everyone who came out to the Steveston Community Evenings. The evenings were fun and informative. An update report is now available on the issues that were identified and the initial plan. Please E-mail lsavoie@chimocrisis.com or fjang@chimocrisis.com. for a copy A few ideas that came up that were relevant to the business community include: Setting up a Business Improvement Association, Starting a Mentoring Program between local businesses and local youth, If you are interested in being involved with any of these projects please contact Lynn or Faye at CHIMO Crisis Services (604.279-7077)