Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Community Events February 2006:

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - Reopening May 2006

The 2006 Steveston Heritage Calendar - there are still a few copies of this beautiful Steveston keepsake left and they're 50% off! Available at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery administration office at 12138 4th Avenue or call 604-664-9203.

There's lot of exciting events lined up from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
this summer. Our hours for 2006 will be:

May 6 - 31
Thursday to Monday 10 am - 5 pm*
June 1 - Sept 4
Daily 10 am - 5 pm *
Sept 7 - Oct 9
Thursday to Monday 10 am - 5 pm*
*except Sundays, which are 11 am- 5 pm only

Pre-booked group tours can be arranged from March through November. Please
phone (604) 664-9009 for more information.

Gulf of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site of Canada
Public Programs & Temporary Exhibits 2006
For details call 604.664.9282

ALMOST GONE: Remains of Cannery Villages Sat., May 06th 1pm
Artist Florence Debeugny launches her new provoking multi-media presentation of canneries along the coast of BC. Through interviews, music, poetry, sounds, amazing photographs and archival shots, Florence examines canneries and their disappearance from the historical landscape of BC. This project was assisted by the Spirit of BC Arts Fund and the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society. Available in the Cannery Boiler House Theatre until October 09th.

CANFISCO: From Sea to Shelf Sat., June 24 , 1pm
Canfisco, Canadian fishing Company is 100 years old! This exhibit examines the marketing psychology behind selling fish – why have label designs changed, what can we learn about history from the marketing methods used and what did Walt Disney have to do with selling fish? Find the answers to all these questions and more. Exhibit runs until October 9th

Canada Day Sat., July 1
Celebrate Canada's National Day at the Cannery. Complimentary admission. 10-5pm

Parks Day- Strolling Through Steveston's History Sat., July 15, 1– 2:30pm
A team of tour guides will interpret episodes of Steveston's colourful past while taking you to its heritage sites and museums. Tour also offered on Sat. August 12. Please Reserve 664.9009

Fishing the West Coast Photo Display Sept. 4 – Oct. 09
The Fishing the West Coast annual photo exhibit features images from and about people in the fishing industry. Richmond Legion Community Band. (3-4pm Mon., Sept. 4th)

BC Rivers Day- Eternal Return: Homage to the Sockeye Sept. 24 –Oct. 09
Kamloops photographer Donovan Harrison captures the shimmering vibrancy of the salmon run in a series of digital photographic prints.

Haunted Cannery Halloween Tours Sat, Oct.28 and Sun. 29
Experience spooky Cannery ghosts; visit the Cemetery of Departed Canneries in company of Lulu Sweet, the Cannery girls, and more! Please Reserve: 604.664.9009

RICHMOND MULTICULTURAL CONCERNS SOCIETY

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society will host Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony on Thursday, January 12, 2006 from 7:00pm at Richmond Caring Place Room 340. This ceremony is open to the general public, we think it will be a great chance for you to know how our Society works for community. If you are interested, please contact me at yoshimi@rmcs.bc.ca or 604-279-7160 for more information.

We are having this Multicultural Women's Group Meeting on Third Wednesday of every month (except July & August). This program is drop-in, free of charge, open to all women in the community. Please let your co-worker or clients know about this program. If you have any question, please call us at 604-279-7160.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARD

FRASER RIVER PORT AUTHORITY presents the RICHMOND MARITIME FESTIVAL
Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site
August 19 and 20, 10 am - 5 pm
Third annual Richmond Maritime Festival featuring heritage boats, maritime displays, demonstrations and activities both on and of the water. Sponsored by the Fraser River Port Authority, the Britannia Heritage Shipyard Advisory Board and the Steveston Rotary Club. To participate or for more details phone 604-718-8050.

Programs at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site
To register, phone 604-276-4300 after Feb 8

Fitness Program
Yoga on the Dock (18 + years)
May 16 - July 4 (5:30 - 6:30pm)
$48/8 sessions

Spring Break Programs
Make a Skimboard Workshop (13 - 17 years)
March 13 - 16 (10 am - noon)
$80/4 sessions

Paint Your Own Skimboard (6+ years)
March 13 and 15 (1 - 3 pm)
$40/2 sessions

Paint Your Own Skimboard (6+ years)
March 14 and 16 (1 - 3 pm)
$40/2 sessions

Environment Week Programs
Island City By Bike ( 10+ years) Join a guided bike tour and discover some of Richmond's cycling routes (choice of short and long rides). Pre-ride safety check included with refreshments and raffle prizes at the finish. Presented by the Richmond Community Cycling Committee, the City of Richmond and Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST). For details, contact Joan Caravan at 604-276-4035.
June 4 (9:30 - 3 pm) FREE

Richmond Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department is offering over 20 FREE Environment Week Programs from mid May to mid June. For a complete listing of all the Environment Week Programs, please refer to the Nature Section of the Spring 2006 Leisure Guide, or visit https://www.richmond.ca/cgi-bin/prp_pgr.exe

Craft Programs
Ocean Plat Mat (16 + years)
Coil rope and make a welcome mat to greet your visitors. All supplies included.
April 8 (9:30 - noon)
$35/1 session

Ocean Plat Wreath (16 + years)
Coil rope and make a wreath then decorate it with a nautical theme. All supplies included.
April 15 (9:30 - noon)
$35/1 session

Seniors' Week Program
Britannia Heritage Shipyard Guided Tour (55+ years)
June 6 ( 1:00 - 2:30 pm)
$3/1 session

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 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.

LONDON HERITAGE FARM

London Heritage Farm is having a Vintage Clothing and Accessories Exhibit from February 4 to March 26th. Open to the public on Saturdays and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and to groups during the week by reservation. Reservations may be made by phoning 604-271-5220 or emailing londonhf@telus.net

Celebrate Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day with Special Teas at London Heritage Farm

On February 4th the London Heritage Farm is celebrating its 2006 opening with a special Tea to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

Beginning on February 4, 2006 guests are invited to tour the historic London Farm house and see the display of vintage clothing and accessories set up throughout the house. Enjoy a relaxing tea in the old-fashioned tea room*. Admission is by donation. Tea and goodies - $6.00 per person.

The Chocolate Valentine's Tea is one of the most scrumptious teas of the year. Seek out chocolate goodies in the tea room and there is plenty of chocolate in the gift shop for that special someone. The Valentine's Day Tea takes place on February 11 & 12, 2006.

The London Heritage Farm is a 4.6-acre site overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River, offering a park-like setting with lovely flower gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farm equipment, chickens, and comforts such as picnic tables and public washrooms.
The 1880's London farm house has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate rural life in Richmond. Six rooms display furniture, accessories, pictures, photographs, clothing, and quilts. The London Heritage Farm is owned by the City of Richmond and operated by the London Heritage Farm Society.

For more information please call Trudean Fraser at 604-271-5220 or email londonhr@telus.net. Please visit the website at: London Heritage Farm

*NOTE: Reservations recommended for tea room. Dates subject to change.
Visit our gift shop offering our own blend of London Lady Tea,
A unique selection of jams & jellies,
Hand-sewn crafts and exclusive London Heritage Farm items
For Reservations or Information, Call 604-271-5220
email: londonhf@telus.net
House and Tea Room Open Sept. to end of June, Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5 pm, closed January
July and August - Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 5pm

CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES NEEDS VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR CRISIS LINE

The Crisis Line is presently looking for volunteers to help provide emotional support to callers who may be experiencing loneliness, grieving, relationship problems, or other types of everyday stresses. We also provide information and referrals to services within our community. We offer extensive training in basic communication skills such as empathic listening and problem solving. If you are looking for a challenge, an opportunity to learn new skills, and give back to your community call us at 604.279.7077 for more information and an application form. Hurry, a new training session starts January.

“Being a crisis line volunteer has made me more aware of the many different kinds of problems people cope with everyday. Volunteering has given me the opportunity to listen and be there for people who are feeling alone or overwhelmed” - Bryant (volunteer)

RICHMOND MULTICULTURAL CONCERNS SOCIETY

Invites General Public to our Women's Group Meeting. This FREE & Drop-In style meeting takes place every Third Wednesday of each month (except July & August - this month is exception to have it on Tuesday) and we have a different topic for each meeting. It'll be a great opportunity to meet other women, socialize and get knowledge! We are looking forward to seeing you at the meeting.
Yoshimi Miyawaki Vanrenen
Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society
#210 - 7000 Minoru Boulevard
Richmond BC V6Y 3Z5
Tel: 604-279-7160
Fax: 604-279-7168

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD CALENDAR

February 16th 2006
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.

WANTED FOR RENT

Working, non-smoking, professional with one Daughter and a couple of very clean, vaccinated (including flea shots) cats, seeks to rent a clean 2-3 bedroom house, townhouse or duplex with a small yard (I don’t mind a bit of gardening) in a quiet, family area on the west side of Richmond (west of Gilbert). Maximum rent $1100.00. Vet certificates for the cats on request. Please contact 604-272-4081 (hm.) 604-596-9325 ext.#.2768 (wk) eng_m@sd36.bc.ca