The Steveston Village Community Website

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Celebrating 11 years of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap and Richmond East MLA Linda Reid presented $5,000 for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society's multi-media exhibit with EarthArts, Salmon Return. Also pictured are Barbara McLean (2010 Legacies Now), Shannon Harvey (EarthArts), and Marie Fenwick (Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society). December 16, 2008.

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$5,000 FOR MULTI-MEDIA EXHIBIT
AT GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY SOCIETY
Vancouver, B.C. (Dec. 15, 2008): 2010 Legacies Now, in partnership with the Province of B.C., is investing $5,000 through its Innovations program to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society to produce an exhibit with Vancouver-based arts organization EarthArts. The multimedia exhibit called Salmon Return will showcase our reliance upon salmon from an emotional, ecological and artistic perspective. It will include video, sculpture and performance and is scheduled for May 2009.

“The Salmon Return project will present visitors with an insight into new forms of artistic expression and imagery, and to an alternative viewpoint in understanding fishery ecological interactions,” said Natalie McHaffie, public programs manager with the Cannery Society. 2010 Legacies Now and the Province encourage and support creative activities through programs like Innovations, which helps arts, cultural and heritage organizations create new opportunities for community members to participate in arts and cultural activities. This year, 22 organizations in nine B.C. communities will share close to $205,000 in Innovations funds. “This will be a great addition to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society,” said Richmond-
Steveston MLA John Yap. “Educating visitors about our historic connection to the salmon fishery will really enhance the experience of visitors.” Lori Baxter, Director of Arts for 2010 Legacies Now, added: “Innovations supports a wide range of works that break new ground for arts organizations and audiences. Many of the projects receiving support will involve experimentation with the creative process, new technology and interactions across disciplines.” Today’s announcement brings the Innovations program’s overall investment in the arts since 2005 to more than $1.6 million. 2010 Legacies Now is committed to increasing community engagement in creative activities, improving the arts and culture sector’s economic base and organizational capacity, and strengthening the sector’s ability to achieve artistic excellence. 2010 Legacies Now is a not-for-profit society that works in partnership with community organizations, non-government organizations, the private sector and all levels of government to develop sustainable legacies in sport and recreation, physical activity, arts, literacy, accessibility and volunteerism. 2010 Legacies Now actively assists communities in discovering and creating inclusive social and economic opportunities leading up to, and beyond, the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. For more information, please visit www.2010LegaciesNow.com.

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The Steveston Buddhist Temple is pleased to announce the speaking engagement of Rev. Patricia Usuki of the San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple in California on Saturday, January 17th at 2:00 pm. On Sunday, January 18th at 10:30 am, she will deliver the keynote address at the Goshoki Hoonko, the Memorial Service for the founder, Shinran Shonin.

Rev. Usuki, educated at the Universities of Toronto and Ottawa, has an illustrious carrer including work with the Federal Government as special assistant to former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. Included in her many accomplishments, Rev. Usuki is the author of the book, Currents of Change: American Buddhist Women Speak Out on Jodo Shinshu.

Please join us in welcoming one of the most sought after speakers on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism in North America.

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 COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL OF RICHMOND is a non-profit arts organization, dedicated to supporting the arts, artists and artisans in Richmond. They have been doing this for over 30 years.

They run the ARTISANS’ GALLERIA on Moncton Street in Steveston. The Galleria is filled with fabulous work by their artist members. For more information on the Arts Council go to their website which is:
www.richmondartscouncil.org.

The ARTISANS’ GALLERIA will be changing its hours of operation from January through March. Effective January 1, 2009 it will be closed on Mondays.
It will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 – 5. Please make a note of this as well as making an effort to stop in to the Galleria to view the items for sale, which are of unbeatable quality and price.
As a non profit group, they depend upon the public for support to keep operating, and becoming a member or making a purchase is a great way to show your support of the arts in Richmond.

The folks at the COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL OF RICHMOND and the ARTISANS’ GALLERIA, would like to thank everyone who supported them during this past year and wish one and all a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!

“CHANCE TO DREAM 5-10 K Walk/Run/Cycle Event” for BC children in foster care. SOS Children’s Village BC provides homes and support for BC children

in care, enhancing their stability, heir hopes and dreams. We serve drug addicted babies; provide literacy support, therapy, recreation, cultural enhancement, life-skills and transition to independence; we support foster parents through education and respite. www.sosbc.org

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2009 – Admission by Donation
Location: Richmond’s West Dyke ~ Garry Point to Terra Nova
Time: Registration: 10 a.m.
Walk Begins: 11:00 a.m.

Family fun for young and old. Everyone can participate in the special WALK IN THE PARK, around Garry Point, for those preferring a shorter distance. Entertainment, refreshments, prize draws!

We encourage everyone to collect WALK SPONSORSHIPS!
The Planning Committee is seeking:

The Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop would like to thank our customers and donors for their support throughout the year. Our store will be opening Monday January 5, 2009, with a new stock of clothes and goodies for you. 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.

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

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)