The Steveston Village Community Website

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Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - Closed for the season but ...

On Friday, December 8 the historic fishing village of Steveston will sparkle with lights as it celebrates the holiday season. At 6:00 pm join the carolling procession at the corner of No. 1 Road and Moncton Street, as it makes it way down the festively decorated main street. The procession will be lead by the Steveston Community Society hayride. At Fisherman's Park, in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, enjoy the seasonal sounds of Christmas carollers. Mayor Malcolm Brodie will light the majestic 40 foot tall Christmas tree.

The fun continues the next day, Saturday December 9, with the arrival of Santa Claus by boat. At 2:00 pm join the crowds gathered to welcome Santa at the public wharf, next to the Bayview pier. Santa will then walk with the children to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery where he will be available for free picture taking, make sure to bring your camera!

These free events are brought to you by local community groups, Tourism Richmond and the Steveston Community Society. For further information call 604-664-9134

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HOURS
December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th to 21st, 10 am to 5 pm
Friday, December 8, 1 pm. to 9 pm, Steveston’s Spectacular Festival of Lights
PARKS CANADA NATIONAL PASSES Give the gift of our country’s heritage: Parks Canada Nation Passes are available and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase at the Cannery Store. Great for gift giving.
Limited quantity of Canada’s first square sterling silver legal tender
$3.00 coin – THE BEAVER
Stocking Stuffers, Hostess Gifts, Children & Adult Books, T-Shirts, Pottery

SANTA CLAUS arrives at the Cannery the afternoon of Saturday, December 9th. Greet Santa as he arrives by boat at the public dock at 2:00 pm and follow him to the Cannery. Bring your camera to take free photos with Santa, and browse for Christmas gifts in the Cannery store.

Rob Hart, Marketing Co-ordinator, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1 t: 604.664.9134

Steveston Buddhist Temple - Creative Craft Fair,

Saturday, Nov. 18. 10 am to 4 pm. Tables still available at $25. Phone June at (604) 277-5077 evenings.

Christmas Craft & Book Fair, small Businesses * Crafts * Silent Auction *
* Annual Scholastic Book Fair *
Where: Lord Byng Elementary School, 3711 Georgia Street, Richmond
When: Thursday December 7, 2006 5pm – 9pm.

Family evening with craft & small business sales, Silent Auction, cookie dough/pie orders, children’s activities and a home baking concession. When: Tuesday November 21 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Manoah Steves Elementary School – 10111 4th Ave., Richmond Cost: $20 per table.
Please call Tracy at 604-241-4366 for more information or to book a table.

Join us for Richmond’s Biggest Craft Fair. Browse over 150 tables of unique handmade gifts.
Sat. Nov.25, 10:00am-4:00pm at Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street., 604-718-8080
Admission by Donation

Well Stroller Strides Steveston has been operating since Feb 21st 2006 and has been quite a success. We now have 3 locations in Richmond and I’m expanding our program to include a learn how to run a 5km clinic starting November 7th to December 12th, Tuesday nights at 7:00 @ Hugh Boyd park. This will be at a cost of $50 for 7 classes and free to all Stroller Stride monthly members. Not sure how much space is available so please edit where need be.

Are you a new mom? Are you looking to get back into shape? Do you want to meet other new moms?

Then....Stroller Strides is your Solution! Stroller Strides classes consist of a Power Walk or jog and body toning exercises using your stroller and your baby. In 60 minutes, you will get a total body workout improving your cardiovascular endurance, your strength and your flexibility. Whether you're a beginner or an expert exerciser, Stroller Strides can provide you with your ideal workout. It's up to you to create the intensity, but we will create the fun!

Stroller Strides is a unique workout that you can do with your baby! Make new friends, get in shape and watch your baby love every moment of it! Baby will love the interaction and the action of Stroller Strides! It's a total workout combining cardio, strength and flexibility using your stroller, your baby and the environment. We turn the outdoors into a total gym!

Classes are for ALL LEVELS of fitness - give it a try, your first class is ALWAYS FREE!!
Richmond Class Schedule:
Monday & Wednesday - 9:30 - Steveston
Tuesday & Thursday - 9:30 - West Richmond Hugh Boyd
Tuesday & Thursday - 11:00 - South Arm
Saturday - 9:00 - Steveston

See the website for more information! http://www.strollerstrides.net/vancouver,
Anne-Louise & Sofia Parry, Stroller Strides Steveston, BC, 800.467.9576, Helping Moms Make Strides In Fitness, Motherhood and Life

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 you’re 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.

Nov 18 & 19 Noon to 5pm Christmas Gift Shop, Tea Room open
Nov 25 & 26 Noon to 5pm Christmas Gift Shop, Tea Room open
Dec 2 & 3 Noon to 5pm Christmas Gift Shop , Tea Room open
Dec 3 TBC Festive Favorites songs by Sharon McIntree-Birrell, in the Tea Room
Dec 7, 8, 9, 10 Noon to 5pm Christmas Gift Shop, Christmas Tea Room
Dec 10 TBC VoiceStream Choir, in the Tea Room
Dec 16 TBC Festive Favorites songs by Sharon McIntree-Birrell, in the Tea Room
Dec 14, 15, 16, 17 Noon to 5pm Christmas Gift Shop, Christmas Tea Room
Dec 21, 22, 23 Noon to 5pm Christmas Gift Shop, Christmas Tea Room
Dec 23 TBC Festive Favorites songs by Sharon McIntree-Birrell, in the Tea Room

*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

Volunteer Richmond Information Services has been in Richmond for over 30 years. We have some upcoming events that we would like to showcase: We realise that space is limited, and I have included more information here for you to take a look at, please include information you see fit for the newsletter and maybe we can talk whether or not it is possible to include a Volunteers Needed section or upcoming agency events. The main events are : Volunteers are stars awards, Richmond Christmas Fund, Letting community members know where to find information through our Information and Referral services, and Volunteers Needed for various programmes.

All information can be found on our website at www.volunteerrichmond.ca or you can call us at (604)279-7020. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us.

Volunteer Richmond Information Services is a non-profit, charitable organization that aims to bring people and services together by providing community information and encouraging volunteerism.

“Volunteers Are Stars” Gala Dinner and Awards - December 6, 2006
Nominate Richmond individuals and groups whose voluntary efforts make Richmond a better place, and join us for a special evening as we celebrate the stars in our community. Nominations are due no later than November 3, 2006.

Richmond Christmas Fund
Volunteer Richmond Information Services understands that not everyone is fortunate. Many families in Richmond live with only the barest of necessities. During the holiday season, financial pressures are particularly tough. Our Richmond Christmas Fund program mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving, through monetary donations and donations of new toys and other gifts for needy families.

Each year, the Fund distributes grocery vouchers to almost 3,000 low-income Richmond residents, over 1,000 children 15 years and younger receive gifts and stocking stuffers, ensuring that no child needs to return to school in January without a wonderful story to tell.

Located at 3920 Moncton St., will have been operating in Steveston 30 years this November. During that time we have raised over 3 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.

Come join us for cake and remembering the years as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary of being in business. On November 13th Monday, many of the Auxiliary past presidents will be on hand to greet customers and hand out cake.

We are in need of volunteers. If you would like to help out at the Thrift Shop and give back to the community please phone Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.

Eventful themed evening after graduation ceremonies; the Grads return to the school for a last fling together as Graduated Grad 12's. Entertainment, food including a chocolate fountain (and how good is that?) and prizes are just part of the evening's funfilled events.
The Parents and McMath Grade 12 students have begun to plan their Dry Grad Celebration for June 2007.

This year we will have 170 students graduation from McMath Secondary; Business owners in Steveston and around Richmond, your participation in the past has helped complete this important project and we hope to have your support this year when we come around once more for our 2007 Grads.

If you think you have nothing to donate here are some ideas to give your thoughts a boost:

- Discontinued merchandise
- New offerings
- The last item on the Shelf
- Prototypes
- Seconds
- Space available
- Subscriptions
- Behind the scenes adventure
- Gift Certificates

We also have an account set up at the TRITES BOTTLE RECYCLE; just tell them it's for the MCMATH DRY GRAD, and you donations will be put in our account. Thanks from all of us at Robert A. McMath Secondary. replys to: mickeyread@shaw.ca

Invites you, your family & friends and your clients to join our Diwali & Eid Joint Celebration on Thursday, November 2, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 340. Diwali is a very popular Sikh and Hindu festival and is also known as “Festival of Lights”. Eid mark the end of a month long fast during the month of Ramadan. If you would like to enquire more information, please contact Yoshimi 604-279-7160. We are looking forward to seeing you on November 2!

Ottawa, October 25, 2006 - Yesterday, Members of Parliament voted in support of rescinding the recent unexpected cuts to MAP, and further that a new Canadian Museums Policy be established as soon as possible. The vote was 146 in favour, 114 against, with the three Opposition parties voting for it, and the government members voting against.

This vote follows Monday's unprecedented three hour debate in the full House of Commons on the need for stable long-term funding for Canada's museums, and a new museums policy — as per the Conservative Party's election commitment — as soon as possible.

Over the past two days, museums have been front and center in the House of Commons. Never before has there been such a debate in the full chamber on the federal role in supporting museums across Canada.

—MP Maka Kotto (BQ): "The Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage and the Standing Committee on Finance have presented successive recommen- dations to previous governments and the current government in favour of new investment in museums. The urgency of having a federal museum policy is supported by the current Government of Quebec, by the provinces and territories of Canada, by the tourist industry, the cities, municipalities and several other entities.In light of this data, the Canadian Museums Association and the Société des musées québécois recently called on the Government of Canada to immediately honour the election promise by the Conservative Party of Canada to implement a new Canadian museum policy with multi-year funding for museums across Canada as soon as possible."

—MP Jim Abbott, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage (CPC), repeated that his government intends to bring in a new policy for museums but needs time to consider the issues. He went on to discuss "third party delivery" of the new programs and the need to raise public support for museums. He stated: "There is a fundamental question that has to be answered. What museum, at what place in Canada, should be getting federal funding, and for what purposes? There is, within museums, the entire issue of the facilities, the building of the facilities. There is the maintenance of the facilities. There is the issue of acquisition and storage of artifacts. There is the staffing issue. What portion of museum costs should be borne by the federal taxpayer and why?"

—MP Charlie Angus, NDP: "What we need in this House is a commitment. We need to tell our cultural arts sector, not only that they are the ones who tell our stories and make of us a nation, but that they are also a serious industry. These museums are a serious player in the creation of jobs. If we go to any small town in Canada and ask people in the town about their tourism strategy, what do they point to? They point to their museum. Every small town knows that culture is what brings in tourists and tourists play a major role in the ability of our smaller communities to survive."

CMA will be meeting with the Honourable Bev Oda, Minister for Canadian Heritage, shortly to present preliminary recommendations for the long awaited museums policy and funding requirements. CMA hopes she will make a commitment to bring this in as early as the next federal budget expected in February or March. CMA encourages members, trustees, volunteers, and all those who support Canada's heritage to talk to MPs, and inform them of their needs.

For the complete transcript of the debate, select media coverage, and reactions to the MAP cuts, visit www.museums.ca

For more information: Monique Horth, Director of Public and Professional Affairs, mhorth@museums.ca 613-567-0099 l225

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