The Steveston Village Community Website

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Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society wishes to thank all the local businesses who donated items for our recent Pub Night fundraiser at the Buck & Ear. The evening was a great success and we couldn't have done it without your support. Thanks also to all those who attended!

Reopening May 6, 2006 ALMOST GONE: Remains of Cannery Villages Sat., May 06th at 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. "Almost Gone" will show in the Cannery's Boiler House Theatre at 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm until October 9th. On opening day we will also have a display of salmon - themed artworks by artists Todd Horton and Aileen Penner.

There's lot of exciting events lined up from the Gulf of Georgia Cannery this summer. Come check them out!

May 6 - 31
Thursday to Monday 10 am - 5 pm*
June 24 - Celebrate Canfisco's 100th Anniversary. Step into our retro kitchen exhibit to explore the variety of ways Canfisco has marketed their canned salmon over the years. The exhibit will run until October 9.
June 1 - Sept 4
July 1 - Canada Day! Complimentary admission to the site!
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

Did you know you can buy Parks Canada National Passes at the Cannery? A great idea for those planning a road trip this summer. Just $78 for an Adult or $157 for a Family gets you admission to 27 National Parks and 78 National Historic Sites. Call 604-664-9009 for details

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

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.

CANNERY STORE
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

Beauty of the Sales, Documentary of a Tall Ships Festival DVD (Steveston) is now on sale for $14.99. This documentary has/is to be broadcasted on "Knowledge Network Television" in British Columbia, Canada. Great gift giving item.

"New" to the Cannery Store "LEAKY FISH". Drop by and see this extraortinary item.

Tall Ship coin from Royal Canadian Mint by our own John Horton

Hot off the press - a new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint has one of John Horton's images on it. It was just recently released and is one of a series of tall ship coins produced by them. The coin is limited to a production of 16,000 and not a circulation coin, but a collector’s coin. It is packaged in an attractive maroon display holder. Purchase one for your collection or for Dad - (Father's day on June 18th!)

Go to the web site listed below and you will be able to see the coin. The sky is a hologram and for those of you who have not seen a hologram coin this is a very stunning coin. And quite large too.

You can order the coin directly from the Canadian Mint, or, better still, support the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society which operates the National Historic Site by purchasing the coin from their gift shop - which is open 7 days a week.

Steveston Water Park, Playground, Budget: $600,000, Work commenced in 2005 with the relocation of the tennis courts, demolition of the tennis wall and re-construction of the lacrosse box. This year, a new water play area will be installed next to the existing children’s playground.

FREE PUBLIC LECTURE ON THE HISTORY OF INDIAN, CHINESE AND JAPANESE BUDDHISM
DATE: June 10TH,2006 Saturday 9:00AM to 3:00PM
GUEST LECTURER: Yasuhiro. Miyakawa Sensei
LOCATION:
Steveston Buddhist Temple
4360 Garry Street
Richmond, B.C.

Please call the Steveston Temple at 604-272-2323 to register.
A Japanese Obento lunch can be pre-ordered for $10.00 when you register..

June 3, 2006 - (Saturday) from 9 am to 1 pm. Collectibles and garage sale at the Steveston Buddhist Temple. Tables for rent at $15 each. Phone contact: Hiroko at (604) 277-6521 up to April 27th, then from May 16 on. On dates not available, please contact Temple at (604) 277-2323.

July 2, 2006 - ( Sunday ) from 6 p.m Obon Dance & Festival * We are having Obon dance practices on Mondays and Fridays at 7:00 p.m. Everybody is welcome to join us.

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.

Here is more information on Concerts on the Dock at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site that you can add to the next newsletter:

Saturday, July 8th, Lesismore , A refreshing mix of jazz standards spiced with jump, swing, pop, R&B and a healthy helping of the blues.

Saturday, July 29, RumbaCalzada , Latin explosion featuring original and classic Latin Jazz & Salsa music

Saturday, Aug 19, North by West, Sea shanties and sailor songs In conjunction with the Maritime Festival

Saturday, Sept 9, Tillers Folly , Tiller's Folly performs high-energy acoustic roots music with Pacific Northwest flair.

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD CALENDAR dave@stevestonfolk.org, www.stevestonfolk.org , 604-272-9294 Show time 8:00pm, 3rd Thursday of each month. Tickets $7.00 at the door. Children under 12 free.
Murukami Boathouse, Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston BC.

June 15th
The Neverly Sisters
The Neverly Sisters, Ellen van der Hoeven and Karen Kelm, perform an eclectic mix of musical genres, from modern and traditional folk, swing and classic country to their own original songs. Ellen's grounding in traditional and contemporary folk music took shape in her many years with the folk trio, Three Strong Winds. Touring coffee houses and folk clubs throughout the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island, she supplied the lyrical top line for the group’s arrangements of songs about love, life, labour, and history. Karen's musical theatre and big band background makes for an unlikely vocal partnership. Her longstanding tenure with Vancouver's Preservation of Swing Band grounds her earthier vocals in jazz standards with a nod to classic country. Reaching back to her high school days when "nobody couldn’t play the guitar", she finds her folk roots and meets Ellen somewhere in the middle.

Garry Point Park, July 22 – 23, 2006,
The British Columbia Kitefliers Association (BCKA) is holding their annual kite flying competition at Garry Point Park. Everyone is welcome to come and watch the best flying with individual, pairs and team events.

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

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

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

MUSICAL EXPRESSIONS “CONCERTS ON THE DOCK”
Concert on the Dock Series - 5 Summer Concerts on the Dock at Britannia Heritage Shipyard
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and fun at Richmond’s only outdoor concert on the dock on Jun 17, Jul 8, Jul 29, Aug 19, and Sep 9. Different artists will be featured. Barbeque dinner provided by M & M Meats. Doors open at 6:00 pm, concert begins at 6:30pm. Tickets $10/person in advance or $12 at the door. Concert and dinner tickets $20/person in advance or $24 at the door. Series tickets for 5 concerts $45 in advance or $55 at the door. To purchase tickets, phone 604-276-4300 or 604-718-8050 after April 25. Visit www.richmond.ca for concert information.

Angela Soon - Community Facilities Coordinator, Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site, City of Richmond 604-718-8050

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, Britannia Heritage Shipyards. Details here: http://www.stevestonfolk.org/index.html

Along with the coffee and traditional homemade cookies available at the Steveston Museum during the July 1st Salmon Festival parade, we will be offering barbecued hamburgers for lunch. M&M burgers will be available in the park next to the museum with profits going to the Historical Society. Avoid the crush of people at the community centre, have lunch "downtown" on Canada Day and support your local museum.

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.

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

Enjoy a relaxing tea in the old-fashioned tea room*. Admission is by donation. Tea and goodies - $6.00 per person.

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.

*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

If you’re thinking of a little SUMMER CLEANING, Treasure Cottage in Steveston will welcome your household surplus to benefit the SOS Children’s Village! Thanks a million for all past donations, and wishing you a very good Summer season.

Barbara High, Store Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Treasure Cottage Thrift Store (604) 274-8866

SOS Children's Village "Providing foster children with homes and support, enhancing their stability"

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.

Ikebana Art Club (Japanese Flower Arrangement). This group get together on First Wednesday of every month (except August). This month's meeting will be on Wednesday, May 3, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 345/50 . To join this club, registration, membership fee and flower fee is required. If you would like to join or enquire more information, please contact Yoshimi 604-279-7160 or Vania 604-318-5435. We are looking forward to seeing you May 3!

Everyone Welcome! Next meeting 09 May 2006. Meeting the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Kinsmen Pavilion at the Richmond Nature Park, No. 5 Road and Westminster Highway. Meet local beekeepers, and exchange information about beekeeping, equipment, honey, bee pests and treatments. Phone Chris Kraemer at 604-992-7431 for more details."

Located at 3920 Moncton St. will celebrate 30 years in Steveston on November 13th this year. We will be serving cake to our loyal customers.

Work has already started on our Annual Curio Sale. This event will take place on November 3rd and 4th. We have already packed up 50 plus boxes of good china, crystal, nick nacks, linens, pictures, etc. Mark it on your calendar!

We will also be holding a 3 day “Christmas in July” sale on the 6th, 7th, 8th of July. Pick up your Christmas decorations and gifts early.

My name is Zully Avila, and I'm the Marketing Coordinator for a new 5K Walk / 10K Run that is taking place on the evening of Saturday, July 8th in Vancouver. It's called The Underwear Affair, it’s an event dedicated to uncover cures for cancers below the waist, and is benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation.

I was wondering if we would be able to get a link up on your website to our site, www.uncoverthecure.org and if possible put up a small display along with brochures about our event in your centre. We are not for profit, and so any support that you could give, would be greatly appreciated. Please check out our CAUSE, we’d love to have your participation as well, whether it is as a walker, runner, or a volunteer – overall
WE NEED YOUR HELP!

is holding its annual Walk for Heart Campaign at Garry Point Park on Sunday, September 24, 2006. Bring your family and friends and come join us for this fun-filled family event to raise funds and awareness for heart disease and stroke, the leading cause of death among Canadians. For more information or to register, please call (604) 279-7130 or visit us online at www.heartandstroke.bc.ca/walk.

The Big Bike will be back in your neighborhood on June 23rd and 24th. The event will to help raise funds for the Heart and Stroke research. We are looking for teams.

Please let me know if you would like more information, would like to participate or if you have any questions. Feel free to contact me via email or phone.

The Heart&Stroke Big Bike is more than just a bike. It’s a ride with a cause. This bike built for 30 will be rolling into your community soon! To participate, call 1-888-HSF-INFO or visit www.heartandstroke.bc.ca

The City of Richmond’s Emergency Management Office is looking for residents of Steveston to participate in our upcoming Emergency Social Services (ESS) functional exercise at Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street on Saturday, June 17, 2006.

The City currently has approximately 150 dedicated ESS volunteers that are being trained to assist individuals and families during a disaster. During a small or large scale emergency, ESS provides emergency food, clothing, lodging services and other basic necessities to people affected by the disaster.

The City’s ESS volunteers will be at Steveston Community Centre practicing their skills during a “mock” disaster. We are looking for people of all ages to come out to play the role of Richmond residents requiring personal assistance and information assistance following an earthquake that has devastated the lower mainland. This mock exercise will be from 10:30am to 1:30pm in the Community Centre’s Multi Purpose Room. Please note that all interested volunteers are asked to arrive at 10:00am in the Tyee Room for a 20 minute briefing session prior to the start of the exercise.

What is expected of you? At the 10:00am briefing session, you will be given instructions on what character you will be portraying and what services you require once the exercise begins. At 10:20am, when the exercise starts, you will be asked to go to the M.P.R. and basically act out your role and follow the instructions from the ESS volunteers. The process should take anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

Refreshments will be served at the exercise and in addition, all volunteers that attend, will be eligible for some great door prizes.

You may register to volunteer by calling the City’s Emergency Management Office at 604-233-3333, email emergencyprograms@richmond.ca, or simply drop by the Community Centre on June 17th.

For further information, please contact Derrick Lim, Emergency Social Services Director at 604-233-3330.