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Community Events November 2009:

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY SOCIETY

Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Gulf of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site of Canada

DECEMBER CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING HOURS

Great Christmas Gifts at Affordable Prices
Located just inside the glass doors of the Cannery
Browsers Welcomed

Located just inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Glass Doors

WESTWIND NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

Westwind neighbours! We are looking for members for the Neighbourhood Watch Program. Please contact
Westwind School or headored@shaw.ca for more information.

Being a member of Neighbourhood Watch is a rewarding experience. Meet your neighbours, get some exercise, and get to know your neighbourhood. Experience the satisfaction of giving something back to the area where you live.

We observe, record and report any unusual activity - we are not expected to act as police officers. If at anytime personal safety or property damage is a concern, the RCMP is called.

Every Friday and Saturday night, volunteers pair up to patrol the Westwind streets and Westwind Elementary School. Since the late eighties, these walkers have been a visible presence in the neighbourhood and have proven to have a deterrent effect on crime.

MURCHISON GIFT SHOP Christmas shopping yet? Our little gift shop carries maritime books, Belgian chocolates, cards, tiles with images of Steveston, glass sea stars and sea horses, unique, handcrafted jewellery and many other treasures for the "hard to buy".

Hours: Saturday, 10 - 4 pm and Sunday, noon - 4 pm
Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive, Richmond (south end of Railway, behind Homma School)

CHRISTMAS AT LONDON HERITAGE FARM Ph: 604-271-5220 6511 Dyke Rd, Richmond

www.londonheritagefarm.ca

With the heritage farmhouse decorated for Christmas,
The London Heritage Farm Society is offering many
special holiday events:

Tea Room, Gift Shop &
Heritage Farmhouse
Saturday & Sunday, 12 noon – 5:00pm

Christmas Teas
Sat. Nov. 14 to Sun Dec 20
Sat & Sun only, 12 noon – 5:00pm

Live Entertainment
in the Tea Room
Sun. Dec. 5, 12 and 19, 3:00 – 4:00pm

Also: Rentals for Private Events and Group Bookings for Tea. Please note that the farmhouse is closed Dec 21/09-Feb 6/10

Treasure Cottage Thrift Store located at 3800 Moncton Street in the heart of Steveston is in need of mature volunteers willing to donate 4 hours a week to assist us in sorting, pricing and merchandising incoming donations. All net proceeds directly support the SOS Children’s Village BC (www.sosbc.org)

Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sundays from 11:30 to 4:00

Volunteering is a great way to support and give back to your community and great for your resume as well!! We are a group of dedicated volunteers who love to laugh and socialize while we work. Please call Barb at 604-274-8866 for more information.

Come and shop for amazing bargains, check out our daily specials or drop off your gently used adult clothing, books and household items.

We can now offer to pick up small articles of furniture only for a small fee and space permitting.

Visit our website at www.sosbc.org.
"Nothing in the world is more important than to care for a child".

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.

THE RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUX. 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.

Our annual Curio Sale will happen Friday November 6 and Saturday November 7.The hours will be from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm each day. We have a wonderful assortment of treasures – china, crystal, knickknacks, jewelry, silver, linens, etc. Join us and get a head start on your Christmas shopping, or treat yourself to some special item.

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 welcome. If you are interested in giving back to your community, please call Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.

THE RICHMOND CHRISTMAS FUND NEEDS YOU!

Volunteers are desperately needed for the following:

· Driver for toy Pick up

· Data entry for registration

· Office Coordinator

· Hamper Coordinator

· Office Assistant

· Registration and Distribution Assistants

· Special Events Assistants

· And more!

With your help the Richmond Christmas Fund will be able to give assist seniors, children and families with grocery vouchers and new toys..
We will gratefully accept donations of money, gift cards, toys or time! As much or as little as you can give, every little bit counts!

We look forward to hearing from all of you. Please share this information with others who might be interested in helping this worthwhile project. We need all the help we can get!

Registration Details - Help Spread the Word

Do you know of someone who would benefit from our services?

The Richmond Christmas Fund will be accepting registrations beginning Monday November 16 to Saturday November 21 and Monday November 23 to Saturday November 28 during the hours of 10am to 12pm in the Richmond Caring Place. Evening registration will be open Thursday November 19 and Friday November 20 during the hours of 6pm to 8pm in the Richmond Caring Place.

For eligibility information, please call the office for details, 604-279-7035.

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

REGISTRATION FOR SEA CADETS - Boys & Girls 9 to 18.

You can register by attending the following training nights: Navy League - 9-11 yrs Tuesdays 6:30 pm or Sea Cadet 12-18 yrs Wednesdays 6:30pm

7411 River Rd, Richmond - Tel: 604-270-3231

THERE IS NO COST TO JOIN OR PARTICIPATE. SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN INCLUDE SAILING, FIRST AID, MUSIC, PRECISION & RIFLE DRILL, SEAMANSHIP, SURVIVAL SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND SUMMER CAMP. HOME OF THE NATIONAL SEA CADET OF THE YEAR 2009

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)