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Community Events December 2004:
GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
CHRISTMAS AT THE GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY GIFT STORE
Come explore the wide variety of available gifts with a fishing or Steveston flavour. The 2005 Steveston Heritage Calendar is going fast, so make sure to pick up your copy, and some for your friends.
We've got late night shopping this year, come in and have a look. Our hours are: December 4, 5, 10*, 11**, 12, 18 & 19, 10 am to 5 pm, ( * 1 to 9 pm ** 10 to 9pm) Santa Claus arrives at the Cannery December 11 and will be here from 2:30, to at 3 :30 pm. Bring your camera and have your children's picture taken, with Santa - Free! While you're inside, vote on your favourite Christmas tree decorated by local high schools, and bring a donation for the Richmond Food Bank! Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Pub Night Fundraiser - Saturday, February 12 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Just $10 gets you a tasty burger at the Buck & Ear and a beer. Call 604.664.9134 for tickets.
CANADA'S TILLER'S FOLLY RELEASE LIVE CONCERT DVD/CD FILMED AT 2004 FUNDRAISER FOR THE HISTORICAL GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY IN STEVESTON, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver, BC: Tiller's Folly, an international touring acoustic roots music group from Vancouver, BC, has released "A Fine Kettle of Fish," a live concert DVD/CD, in conjunction with Horizon Multimedia. Filmed on location as a fundraiser for the Historical Gulf of Georgia Cannery in September 2004, the Tiller's Folly raises the cannery's rafters with high-energy performances of their best-loved tunes.
Filmed with six cameras and luscious 5.1 surround sound, the DVD brings viewers back to the days of old with the Tiller's Folly's unique storytelling of the highs and lows of the region's history. With the Cannery's historical ambience and the charm and excitement of Celtic dancers, the DVD is as much a visual delight as it is a musical one.
Bonus material in the DVD includes interviews with the band members, behind the scenes footage and stills gallery, excerpts from the 2002 Richmond Tall Ships Festival documentary Beauty of the Sails, featuring the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Britannia Heritage Shipyards, historic archival footage of the "Electric Railway" and "Kettle Valley Railway." and much much more.
The DVD/CD will be available for purchase at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery gift shop on December 4th. For more information, including excerpts from the concert, visit http://www.AFineKettleofFish.ca
STEVESTON: A SPECTACLE OF LIGHTS
The Village’s Brightest Nights
Join the Christmas celebrations December 10th & 11th Brought to you in Partnership
with: The Historic Fishing Village of Steveston will be celebrating Christmas with a twinkling display of lights. Storefronts, houses and boats will be fully decked and shining brightly – creating anenchanting waterfront Christmas scene for all. It all begins Friday, December 10th when Moncton Street is set aglow, followed by the dramatic
lighting of a 40-foot Christmas tree at Fisherman’s Park. Village-wide, merry-makers will
entertain late night shoppers, and children will be thrilled to see Santa arrive by fishing boat
Saturday afternoon.
Join the magic. See the lights. Be a part of Steveston’s Brightest Nights.
Friday, December 10th at 6:00 pm Saturday, December 11th
On December 10 at 6:00p.m. the signal cannery whistle to “light up” the town.
• Opening Ceremonies at Fisherman’s Park
• The lighting of the Village
• Late night shopping and dining throughout the Village
• Live entertainment throughout the Village
• All day shopping and dining throughout the Village
• Santa arrives at 2:00 pm
• Live entertainment throughout the afternoon and
evening
Businesses and Boats within the Village of Steveston can support the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s fundraising effort, “A Celebration of Lights” by purchasing LED lights from the Steveston Rotary Club.
Call Thelma McGolrick 604-312-3209 to order your lights now.
“Please bring a donation for the food bank.”
BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD
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.
Silver Ann Restoration –
Britannia volunteers will be involved in a project to restore the Silver Ann. This 33-foot gill-netter was the last boat constructed on the site in 1969. Volunteers will be needed for all phases of the restoration and operation of the boat. Please call 604-718-8050 to participate in this exciting project. Training will be provided
Skimboard Workshops - Design, build and paint your own skimboard. This simple woodworking project will give you hours of fun playing on the beach and in the waves.
Richmond Maritime Festival Second annual Richmond Maritime Festival featuring heritage boats, maritime displays, demonstrations, activities both on and off the water. Co-sponsored by the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board and the Steveston Rotary Club. August 19-21.
GEOFF PLANT, MLA FOR RICHMOND STEVESTON On December 11, 2004 1:00 - 3:00 pm will be hosting the 8th Annual Holiday Open House at the Constituency Office. Everyone welcome. Please RSVP, 604-241-8452 STEVESTON BUDDHIST TEMPLE CRAFT FAIR
Creative Giftcraft Fair, Sat., Nov. 20. 10am to 4pm. Bigger this year with more tables! Steveston Buddhist Temple, 4360 Garry Street.
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 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.
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. (Click Here)
BRITANIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD NHS
Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site will be hosting a volunteer reception on December 2, 2004 from 6-9PM. Anybody who has volunteered at Britannia in the past year is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Jamie Purves, 604-718-8043 or jpurves@richmond.ca Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site (5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond) on Saturdays/Sundays, 12-4pm.
LONDON HERITAGE FARM
NOTE: Tea Room reservations recommended. Dates subject to change.
Visit our Christmas gift shop offering our own blend of London Lady Tea, a unique selection of jams & jellies, London Farm honey, home-baking, chocolate confections, hand-sewn crafts, china, pet treats, stocking stuffers, greeting cards, and other exclusive London Heritage Farm items created by local artisans. Group teas, tours and shopping available during the week by reservation. For Reservations or Information, phone or fax 604-271-5220, email: londonhf@telus.net
VISA, MASTERCARD AND DEBIT CARD ACCEPTED
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. Next meeting 11 January 2005. Meet local beekeepers, and exchange information about beekeeping, equipment, honey, bee pests and treatments. Phone Gerhart Pahl 604.272.4696 for more details." RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP
Our Curio Sale, which was held Nov. 5th and 6th, was very successful. It was our best effort to date. And I would like to thank everyone who came, saw, and bought all kinds of goodies for themselves or for Christmas presents. We would also like to take this opportunity to wish all of our loyal customers a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued patronage.
CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES
is recruiting volunteers for the crisis line. You are needed! Sign Up Today. Training starts January 19, 2005. As a volunteer, you will listen and provide emotional support to distressed people calling in on the crisis line. Prior to working on the line, you will receive training in communication skills that will enable you to become a better listener. The volunteering work will enrich your life experience. You will become more prepared to face life challenges as they come along. Please come and join our team of dedicated volunteers. All you need is to spare only four hours a week and that is enough to make a big difference to someone’s life. For more information application, please call 604-279-7077 or email: chimo@chimocrisis.com Application form can also be picked up at Chimo Crisis Services at 120-7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond.
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