GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Calendar
Sept. 25 – Oct. 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

NAOMI'S ROAD - Making its only scheduled 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

GHOSTS OF THE FRASER - HAUNTED HALLOWEEN TOURS AT THE CANNERY - From the murky waters of the river that swirl beneath its floorboards to the dark shadows in its lofty rafters, the 111 year-old Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston is the perfect setting for haunted Halloween tours. Meet such ghostly characters as: Lulu Sweet, the Spirit of the Fraser, Burned Brad, the Bluestone Girl and other West Coast spirits on Saturday, October 29th and Sunday, October 30th. Follow the Grim Greeter through the Cemetery of Departed Canneries. The Cannery offers all sorts of nooks and crannies for these Halloween spirits to hide, expect to be surprised! Haunted History Tours are offered at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00 pm
each day. Reservations are a must, call 604-664-9009.

THE CANNERY GIFT STORE IS “STEVESTON’S BEST KEPT SECRET” - Located just inside the front glass doors. The 2006 Steveston Heritage Calendar (see below) 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 or 604-664-9134. The calendars are available also at the Steveston Museum, London Heritage Farm and the Richmond Cultural Centre.

2006 Steveston Heritage Calendar

Profits of all sales from the Cannery Gift Store go to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, responsible for operating the Cannery year round. Gift Store Christmas hours will be Dec. 3,4,10,11,17, 18 - 10 am to 5 pm and special late-night shopping Dec. 9 from 1 to 9 pm for the Steveston Spectacle of Lights!

STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE

4360 Garry Street, Richmond, B.C. V7E 2V2, Tel: (604)277-2323, Fax : (604) 277-0313
October 16 ( Sun ) 11:00 a.m. - Fall Food Bazaar
November 19 ( Sat ) 10:00 a.m. - Craft Fair

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD

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 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

Will be decorated for Christmas November 5th. November 19, 20, 26 & 27 pet photos with Santa will be taken in Santa's workshop; include the family at no extra charge. December 3 it's Dessert Theatre in London Farm tea room. The Christmas scene from "Little Women" will be presented by the EJS School of Fine Arts. Tickets available soon. This year the Christmas gift shop will include London Farm honey and preserved produce from the Farm's gardens. Spiced crab apples, applesauce, blackberry pie filling and more. All grown at London Farm. Call for our extended Christmas hours.

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.

Just a reminder to everyone that our annual Curio Sale will be held Friday, November 4th and Saturday, November 5th from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM daily. We will be using the entire store. Merchandise will be restocked at 12 noon each day, when we will close for a half-hour lunch break. There are over 200 boxes of treasures to be had – china, glass, silver, brass, jewellery, vintage linen and pictures. Come and support your local hospital and help us to help others in our community

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."

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.

STEVESTON CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Join us for an uplifting Thanksgiving Celebration Service at 10:30am on Sunday, October 9 at Lord Byng Elementary School, with a free Turkey Dinner to follow! Everyone is welcome! Come as you are.

LOCAL RETAIL AND FITNESS COMMUNITY UNITE!!

Lisa Carpenter, Personal Trainer and WNSO Fitness Pro along with Christine Tutt, Master Yoga & Group Exercise Instructor are hosting a fund raising event and would like to extend an invitation to all companies or individuals who would be interested in donating prizes that could be auctioned off or drawn in a raffle. Moneys raised by your donations will go towards the Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Fund.

Planet Woman Fitness in Richmond, under the new ownership of Vincent Remedios has generously offered this fully equipped fitness facility to men, women, members and non members on October 15, 2005 from 10am to 4pm in support of this cause. The days events will include a variety of specialty fitness classes that will be available to the public for a donation to the Canadian Red Cross Katrina Hurricane Relief Fund, Train the Trainers for personal trainers, instructors and their clients (this is a chance for clients to give their trainers payback and put them through their paces), along with prize draws and a silent auction.

We are currently accepting donations of prizes that could be used for draws or auction so this is a great opportunity to promote your business or product while giving to a great cause. We already have confirmation of a Lifestyle Exercise bike ($1500 retail value), massage therapy gift certificates, Healthy Alternative gift package, Planet Woman gym memberships and personal training packages and are hoping to have our prizes grow to really make this a successful event! We are more than happy to take any and all donations of prizes and are happy to display pre-approved promotional material to support your donation.

Any interested parties please contact Lisa Carpenter by Monday October 3, 2005 so we can get you registered for this event and provide you with promotional materials. If you get this information after Oct 3, 2005 and would like to be part of this charity event please contact Lisa ASAP.

Thank you and we look forward to your generous support!

International Walk to School Day

ART CONTEST

The City of Richmond is pleased to collaborate for the third year with the Richmond School District on “iwalk”, International Walk to School Day, on Wednesday, October 5, 2005.

As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to “Getting Richmond Moving” and to further celebrate “iwalk”, Richmond school-aged children are invited to submit poster designs to the Richmond Cultural Centre “iwalk” Art Contest 2005, the theme of which is “How Active Are You?” Support the initiative to increase physical activity by 20% by 2010 and show us how you enjoy being active in Richmond.

Artwork will be juried in four grade categories K-3, 4-7, 8-10, 11-12. Winners will receive a $100 gift certificate for a class at the Richmond Arts Centre, and the school class with the most entries will receive an Urban Packers rental from the Richmond Museum.

Contest entries will be accepted until Wednesday, October 19th at Richmond Cultural Centre, Information Desk, 7700 Minoru Gate.

For rules and selection details, visit your local community facility or check out http://www.richmond.ca/culture/centre/events.htm

Richmond Museum

ISLAND HERITAGE ADVENTURES PROJECT

Using a series of illustrated activity maps adventures are built around local cultural and environmental heritage sites, parks and trails. Participants are guided through hands-on activities that help them appreciate, experience and discover familiar public places in Richmond, with new eyes. An on-line adventure gallery will be created on the museum’s website where participants can contribute their own pictures, writings, discoveries and feedback. The first adventure of the series, entitled Minoru Park - A Journey Through Time, is scheduled to be published on September 30th. Free maps will be available at the Richmond Museum. For more information phone 604 231-6460.

TRY SOMETHING NEW – TAKE 2

Kraft Canada. YTV and the parks and recreation sector in Canada have come together for the second year to deliver a positive message about the importance of physical activity and nutritious eating habits to Canadian children.
This multi-media initiative is designed to encourage kids to:

The new spin for 2005 is to encourage kids to Try Something New with someone else – a friend, neighbour, the dog…whoever!

Join the movement and check it out today at www.trysomethingnew.ca

For more information on Getting Richmond Moving visit www.richmond.ca/parksrec/rmdmoving/about.htm

SOS CHILDREN'S VILLAGES IN USA ARE PREPARING TO TAKE IN HURRICANE VICTIMS

12/09/2005 - Thousands of the families evacuated from the southern disaster areas are being sheltered in different states of the USA. The two SOS Children's Villages, in Lockport/Illinois and Chicago, are also preparing to take in families, and the organisation will also be providing financial assistance to charities.
Richard Pichler, the Secretary-General of SOS-Kinderdorf International, expressed his sympathy, in the name of the entire organisation, to those affected in the states of Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia and Kentucky; "The worldwide SOS Children's Village family is deeply struck by the situation in New Orleans and all other areas ravaged by the hurricane. We will support the relief efforts of the SOS Children's Villages in the USA to the best of our ability, in order to show the children and families in this extremely trying situation that they are not alone."

For days, two SOS Children's Villages in the USA have been preparing themselves to take in groups of siblings and single parents with their children. It is not yet clear when and how many hurricane victims will be sheltered in the SOS Children's Villages. Thousands and thousands of now homeless families will be brought to different states and their accommodation and provision is a huge logistical challenge.

The two SOS Children's Villages are in Lockport, 50 km south west of Chicago, Illinois and in Chicago proper. The third SOS Children's Village in the USA in Coconut Creek, Florida, is ready to collect funds which will be earmarked for evacuated children who come to the Ft. Lauderdale area.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) enquired about the accommodation of families in both SOS Children's Villages in Illinois, and employees are in close contact in order to coordinate the placement of the families. DCFS and SOS Children's Villages will focus on caring for siblings and single parents with children. Tim McCormick, managing director of SOS Children's Villages Illinois, spoke about thousands of evacuated families at Chicago airport. These families are now being registered and will then be sent to different places.

SOS Children's Villages USA has established a fund specifically for families affected by "Katrina". Donations will be forwarded to other charity organisations and facilities, or will be used for the provision and care of the families they shelter. There are strong signs of solidarity in Europe as well, and all donations made to European SOS Children's Village associations will be transferred directly to SOS Children's Villages USA.

Related Links: Website of SOS Children's Villages USA

MOTORHOME RENTAL WANTED

Richmond family looking for motorhome or camper/pickup for November 10 – 20, 2005. Will pay going rate or swap for videography, video editing, VHS videotape to DVD conversion, website updating, business and marketing consultation, or graphic design. Cory Bretz 604-275-4900 cory@heirloomfilms.ca