GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society relies on our members to help operate the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, and to offer innovative and exciting programming. By becoming a CORPORATE MEMBER you help us achieve these goals. Please support Richmond’s most popular destination.

Your membership includes:
· Unlimited free visits to the site (for 2 people at any one time)
· Brochure racking privileges in our lobby ( we had almost 24,000 visitors in 2004)
· 20% off the purchases at the Cannery Store
· “Cannery Currents” newsletter 4 times a year
· An ad once a year in “Cannery Currents”
· 6 invitations to Special Member Events (for 2 people each, on day of event)
· Voting privileges at Annual General Meeting

Corporate membership is only $50 for a full year (tax receipt provided and Certificate to hang in your business). Call Rob at 604.664.9134 for more details or to have an invoice sent, email at: rob.hart@pc.gc.ca Ask about our Regular individual Memberships too!

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

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.

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)

LONDON HERITAGE FARM

London Farm house is closed for the month of January, re-opening on February 5th with a Chinese New Year tea. londonhf@telus.net

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."

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.

FOR SALE
Global Universal Gym, commercial grade, multi-station, new white paint and black upholstry. A business opportunity for a personal trainer or excellent for corporate use - a free employee program negotiable. Must sell or will need to find storage. Call 604-644-5564 for more info. Asking $3000 or OBO.