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Community Events February 2010 :

Photo: T. Nelson

STEVESTON CAN DO IT’S PART FOR HAITI EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS. TO DONATE TO THE CANADIAN RED CROSS GO TO THIS LINK! http://www.redcross.ca/article.asp?id=2933&tid=078

O Zone Hospitality - Single Day Passes Now Available

Experience the 2010 Olympic Winter Games and the largest Celebration site in comfort and style
The City of Richmond is pleased to announce that a limited number of single-day hospitality tickets are now available for purchase for Club O Zone, the hospitality suite at Richmond’s official 2010 Winter Games celebration site.

The single-day hospitality ticket offers an affordable and flexible option for those seeking an exclusive hosting experience in the Richmond O Zone during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Starting at only $99* per ticket, the single day hospitality pass provides access to the O Zone’s Executive Lounge, a heated, hosting venue, providing the best seats in the house for live, headline entertainment on the Main Stage, as well as Winter Games action on the giant video screens. In addition to being the best place to catch all the action, the Executive Lounge provides guests with the following benefits;

Exclusive, premier covered seating with unobstructed views of the Main Stage and the 42 m squared video screens Quality decor and HD Plasma screens
Heated lounge area Cash bar and food service
Private premier washroom facilities Unlimited lounge access while ticket is valid Fully transferable ticket
Complimentary lights snacks Hospitality in the O Zone provides a comprehensive entertainment experience, allowing guests to enjoy all the sights, sounds and entertainment of the 60-acre celebration site in comfort and style.

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis until capacity is reached. To make a purchase, please email opportunities2010@richmond.ca with your request, or call (604) 276-4106.
For more information on the O Zone and further detail on our hosting packages please visit www.richmondozone.ca
* Plus applicable taxes and fees
Check out www.richmondozone.ca for regular updates on Olympic activities around Richmond!

Where is the torch today!
http://www.vancouver2010.com/more-2010-information/olympic-torch-relay/olympic-torch-relay-interactive-map/

For Immediate Release
THE GAMES BEGIN FEB 9 IN VENUE CITY RICHMOND, WITH ARRIVAL OF OLYMPIC FLAME
Richmond, BC – For most of the world, the 2010 Olympic Winter Games begins February 12. Around City Hall and the community centres in Richmond, the Games actually start in the late afternoon on Tuesday, February 9, when the Olympic Flame is driven through the George Massey Tunnel in a convey of vehicles and lands on this island city’s sandy soil.

“For Richmond, the Games essentially begin February 9,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “Everywhere you look, the anticipation and excitement is building.

We’re expecting thousands to turn out for this emotional, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to the see the Olympic Flame in person and celebrate in our City.” Richmond is a Venue City and home of the Richmond Olympic Oval, a signature venue of the 2010 Winter Games, as well as home to the Richmond O Zone, an official celebration site. Once in Richmond, the convoy of vehicles, which include torchbearer shuttles, media vehicles, relay support vehicles and police cruisers, will follow the first of more than 70 Richmond torchbearers as he or she steps out on a 21-kilometre route through the city. Temporary rolling road closures will ensure the safety of the torchbearers and spectators lining the relay route. The crowd will see a new torchbearer carry the flame every 300 metres through the community, and celebrate with their neighbours at brief celebrations scheduled for South, Arm,

The final stage of the torch’s journey through Richmond brings it into Minoru Park and onto the Richmond O Zone main stage, in the midst of two-hour Torch Relay Community Celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. The show includes entertainment from the popular Delhi 2 Dublin, Richmond favourite Shanna Lynn, Danielle Hebert, Freshh and the Richmond Orchestra and Choir. Roving entertainers, including stilt walkers, magicians, jugglers, a Chinese dragon and Taiko drummers will also engage the crowd. The evening culminates with fireworks at 9 p.m. O Zone gates (at Minoru Park) open at 5 p.m.

“Our goal with these celebrations has always been to bring the magic and excitement of the Olympic Spirit home to millions of Canadians no matter where they live and truly make these Canada’s Games,” said John Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC).

Games Start Feb 9
By February 9, the 106-day, 44,000 km Olympic Torch Relay will have visited more than 1,030 communities and places of interest in every province and territory. From Richmond, the torch travels to the North Shore, then spends two days travelling through Vancouver. On February 12, it will enter BC Place during the Opening Ceremony, and with the lighting of the Games cauldron, will signal the start of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.

Street-level route details will be available on the city’s website approximately one week before the Olympic Flame arrives in Richmond.

For more information on the Torch Relay Community Celebration in Richmond, visit www.richmond.ca >discover Richmond>2010 Winter Games. For more information on the Richmond O Zone, visit www.richmondozone.ca and for information on the celebrations planned at the community centres, contact them directly. For more information on the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, visit

RICHMOND 2010 STEVESTON ROTARY OLYMPIC RV PARK — ONLY $50/NIGHT!

Our select RV Accommodation is 10 minutes from the premier 2010 Olympic Winter Games venue — Richmond's Speedskating Oval! Many other 2010 Olympic venues are also a rapid transit ride away. Richmond will be home base for visiting countries, providing free entertainment across the City.
Richmond is the airport gateway to the region, home to the largest Casino in Western Canada, and also offers numerous shopping malls for both North American and International tastes. Richmond is a fusion of European, Chinese, Japanese, and other settlement influences. In 2007 Richmond was named Canada's healthiest city and Richmond residents have the longest life expectancy in the world. For more information: http://www.stevestonrotary.org/RVPark/

A town within a City,
STEVESTON PAINTS THE TOWN RED
To show our support for all Canadian athletes during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games the Canadian Olympic Committee and the City of Richmond is encouraging everyone to “Paint the Town Red” and wear the colours of the Canadian flag. Paint the Town Red is a national program that encourages everyone in the country to display Canadian pride, provide athlete support and engage all communities in the positive Olympic Spirit and energy.

AT THE STEVESTON COMMUNITY CENTRE, the staff, volunteers and the Steveston Community Society have been busily Painting Steveston Red to show their support for Canadian athletes. Even before entering the front doors, the twinkling red lights on the trees lining Moncton grab your attention and the moment you step into the foyer of the Centre, you are surrounded with painted red windows, Canada flags, and Paint the Town Red messages of "Paint Steveston Red", "Get RED-y" and “Red is Best”.

Families and friends of the Steveston community are encouraged to join in by lighting up the neighbourhood with red and white lights on their homes or places of business. Or simply wear red clothes, red fingernails or red hair!

Red water bottles and Paint Steveston Red shirts are available for purchase from the front desk and don't forget to pick up your FREE Canadian flag or tattoo. Let's work together to create a sea of red through the Steveston community!

Matthew Hoekstra photo Richmond Review 01/01/2010

AT STEVESTON MARINE - One Day Painting manager Martin Nichols prepares to spread some red Thursday on the side of Steveston Marine Services building in Steveston. The Richmond painting firm designed the 20-by-40 foot Canadian flag ordered by Steveston Marine owner Jim Anderson. Anderson said he wants to liven up Steveston and show his Canadian pride ahead of the 2010 Games.

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY SOCIETY

Expanded Hours for 2010

To help celebrate the Winter Olympics, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site will open early for the season, on February 1, 2010. We will be open Daily from 10 am to 5 pm until October 31, 2010, so bring your visiting friends and relatives and show off the history of Steveston with a tour through the Cannery.We are always looking for volunteers, if you are interested call us at 604-664-9009, or e-mail gog.info@pc.gc.ca.

Music at the Cannery (Indoors)

February 19: Gabriel Mark Hasselbach is a unique jazz stylist on trumpet, flute, flugelhorn and more.
February 26: Carolyn Mark: bursting with personality, Carolyn plays in a refreshing alternative country style.
We are always looking for volunteers, if you are interested call us at 604-664-9009, or e-mail gog.info@pc.gc.ca.

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

COLOURING COMPETITION AT STEVESTON MUSEUM AND SPLASH TOYS

Grab an entry form from Steveston Museum at 3811 Moncton Street or Splash Toys at 3580 Moncton Street and mail or drop it off at the museum before March 1, 2010.

There are 2 categories: 4 - 5 years and 6 – 8 years. Prizes are: 1st – $25 gift voucher, 2nd - $10 gift voucher and 3 runners up - $5 gift vouchers. All gift vouchers are for Splash Toys.

ontact the Coordinator at Steveston Museum on 604-718-8439 if you have any questions.

BRITANNIA SHIPYARD PRESENTS
5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3

August 20 12:00 - 5:00pm August 21 & 22 10:00am - 5:00pm Location: Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive (At the southfoot of railway Avenue) FREE!

Britannia Shipyard will be open from Feb 1 - 28 from 10 am to 5 pm.
This is the first time we are open 7 days a week in Feb ..... it is just for the Olympics.

RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUXILIARY THRIFT SHOP

We are open Monday through Saturday, from 10 am to 3 pm. We have an ever-changing stock of gently used clothing and household goods.

The store is located in the restored heritage church building, 3731 Chatham Street at the corner of Chatham and Second Ave in Steveston.

New volunteers are always needed. If you are interested, please come into the shop on Monday and ask for Carole or on Friday, ask for Lorna. All our money goes to buying equipment for the Richmond Hospital.

STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE

THINK LOCAL FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY POSTAGE!!
The Steveston Museum Society would like to remind all Businesses and residents about the services they offer. Buy your stamps 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.

STEVESTON COMMUNITY POLICE STATION

4371 Moncton Street Richmond, BC V7E 6M2 Phone: 604-713-2323 Fax: 604-713-2309

New Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week: 9:00am - 5:00pm*
Closed on Statuary Holidays, except July 1st
*Pending Officer Availability

STEVESTON HARBOUR AUTORITY – http://www.stevestonharbour.com/

Catch of the Day at Fisherman’s Wharf is now online. Consumers can view available seafood daily in the below box. Sellers at the Sales Float, can call in their Catch at (604) 272-5539. (Editor note: Thanks to the newsletter sent to me by www.savvyinsider.ca, I was able to catch this information so people can call or visit them instead of calling me!! – Sue Girling)

2ND ANNUAL SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGE RUN 2010!

Bring a friend, or put together your family, organization, business, church, school TEAMS and warm-up for some fun on Sunday, May 30th at the Richmond Olympic Oval Plaza. 5-10 K course for runners; 1K for walkers. Give BC children in foster care a chance to dream by supporting this meaningful event.

Enquire about SOS Run 2010 sponsorships [to be confirmed by March 19] to give your business great exposure while highlighting your commitment to the community at a well attended, high energy and worthwhile event. Pre-register & download sponsor forms at www.sosbcrun.ca

PEDALERS FOR PROSTATE

In 2010 four brave young men from Steveston are cycling an 8000 km route across Canada to help fight prostate cancer. Their target is to raise $25,000 for The Prostate Centre. You can read their story, and how you can help, at www.pedalersforprostate.ca. Wristbands and supporters badges are now available.

DINING OUT FOR LIFE, Thursday, March 25, 2010. Support these local participating restaurants!

 Tapenade Bistro  Correlis  Timmy Kitchen  Shady island  Mandalay  Buck & Ear Pub & Bistro  Charthouse  Steveston seafood house  Dave’s fish and chips  George’s taverna  The Blue canoe  Sockeye Grill

Eat out and make a difference… at one of over 200 DINING OUT FOR LIFE restaurants on Thursday, March 25, 2010. Up to 25% of your food bill will be donated to Friends For Life and A Loving Spoonful to support people living with HIV/AIDS.

It’s the easiest good deed you’ll do this year! For more information, visit www.diningoutforlife.ca

THE RICHMOND ORCHID CLUB is meeting every third Sunday of the month from 1pm - 3pm in the Atrium of the Brighouse Public Library, 100-7700 Minoru Gate. Due to the Olympics the meetings in February, March and April will be held at different location. Please check the web. www.richmondorchidclub.com

Heart & Soul! 2010

The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society is pleased to announce our Eighth Annual Heart & Soul! dinner dance to be held at Quilchena Golf & Country Club, Saturday October 16th, 2010.

To make our event a success we are seeking your support in helping us continue to provide the critical services needed by people in our community who are living with HIV/AIDS. Our support and services focus on Richmond residents, and also spans out to neighbouring communities. As the only non-profit HIV/AIDS organization in Richmond we provide services and education related to HIV/AIDS. Our client support includes crisis intervention, outreach, advocacy, support for healthy living and emotional support. In addition, we present our well received 'HIV 101 Prevention Workshop' to students in the senior secondary schools and to other businesses and organizations throughout Richmond.

Your help with our 8th annual signature fundraising event is greatly appreciated. We are seeking support in the form of gift donations for our silent auction and raffle as well as corporate sponsorship to cover some of the costs of "Heart & Soul! 2010!” If you would like information regarding sponsorship please contact me, Cathy Bond at 604-307-0014 or e-mail our administrator, Matt at admin@heartofrichmond.com. www.heartofrichmond.com