The Steveston Village Community Website

elcome to the Steveston Village Community Website! As the foremost authority on business and tourism in Steveston BC, we provide a wealth of information on enterprises and activities within historic Steveston. Browse around and have fun!

Celebrating 10 year of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

CONGRATULATIONS!!! The winner of the ad from the Richmond Review was Brenda from the GENTLEMANS CHAIR barber shop

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

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY SOCIETY - CALL FOR NEW DIRECTORS
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society is currently seeking new Board members for two-year terms. In 2004 the Society celebrated 10 years of operating the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, owned by Parks Canada.. The Administration Building is open year round with 6 full time staff, which increases to 20 during our open season. As we continue to grow, our need for experienced leaders in the field of Marketing, Finance, Accounting and Fundraising is ever increasing. We are seeking dynamic, forward thinking people who are interested in working closely to “preserve and present the history of Canada’s West Coast fishing industry”. The current volunteer Board of Directors is very active in policymaking and governance of the Cannery. Successful applicants will be expected to participate in committee meetings of their choice as well as attend regular monthly board meetings. Previous Board or community work experience not necessary, but an asset. Please submit your letter of interest and resume by fax or email to: Sue Girling, Immediate Past Chair, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society. 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, B.C. V7E 3J1 or
email: sunor@steveston.bc.ca fax: 604-664-9008

STROLLER STRIDES ~ STROLLER FITNESS CLASSES IN STEVESTON ~

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 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!

Monday & Wednesday - meet on the NE corner of Moncton & No 1Rd at 11:00am
Saturdays @ 9:00am
Tuesday & Thursday – meet on SE corner of Francis & No 1Rd (Hugh Boyd) at 9:30am
Tuesday & Thursday – meet at South Arm Park @ 11:00am
We are also conducting a learn to run 5km clinic on Tuesday nights at 7:00.

See the website for more information! http://www.strollerstrides.net/vancouver, or contact me directly at Anne-Louise Parry (604) 880-1142
Anne-Louise 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. 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 Museum and Heritage Services would like to invite a representative(s) from your organization to attend an event to formally announcement the Richmond Museum’s receipt of $106,853 from the Department of Canadian Heritage for the creation of a website documenting the history, development and impact of BC Packers upon our community.
When: January 11, 2007 at 11:00 am.
Where: Richmond Museum (Cultural Centre)
Background Information:
The Richmond Museum and Heritage Services is creating an online exhibition that documents the history of BC Packers Ltd. through the voices of its workers. This project explores the development and impact of BC Packers Ltd. upon the region’s culturally diverse communities. Utilizing oral, visual and textual resources, the stories of the First Nations, Japanese, Chinese, Indo-Canadian and European workers are presented as one story. The project is being supported by numerous community partners including the City of Richmond Archives, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and School District No.38.
When complete, this project will provide a fun, educational and interactive website through which people can learn and experience life in a West Coast fishing and canning community. By working with the local school board and various repositories in the city, province and country, this project will provide a meaningful experience for users.
Contact for this event: Jennifer Breckon jbreckon@richmond.ca, 604-231-6461

Is seeking volunteers for its Crisis Line. Learn effective communication skills, give back to your community, make a difference. Training starts mid-January. Call 604-279-7077 for more information.

Check out an Alpha course introductory night on Tuesday, January 23 at Emmanuel Christian Community, 10351 No. 1 Rd. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm with a video to follow. Call 604-562-8401 to let us know you’re coming. No charge and no obligation. Come as you are!

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