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

GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE - May 5: Join us for the Cannery's official exhibit opening for the 2007 summer season.

Here is the Winner of the Valentine’s Day Love Letter Contest at the Cannery for your enjoyment!!
To Coral, My Dearest Valen-tide:

I have been harbouring these thoughts for awhile, so I can’t kelp but to write this letter to you right now. It is quite urchin-t! I am not writing it for the halibut - I am quite sincere. My dear, I am hoping that you will accept my love – hook, line, and sinker – and get aboard.

You are my sole mate. When I first met you, our conversation spawned these feelings, and my love for you was berthed. This love has not taper-ed. Every time that I sea you, I feel eel over my love for you, and I say, “Oh My Cod!” I otter know better, but when it comes time to say something to you, I get all em-ocean-al…. Then, I clam up and flounder. I even try being more flam-buoyant, but I usually can just say, “Hello,” and wave. However, in this letter, I am going to be more Pacific. I am just going to be Strait with you…I will stop acting like a pool.

Coral, I think about you endlessly - I am not sure that I am still seine. While I am a man, I have been acting like a school buoy. I am not just feeding you a line, and I am not trying to orca-strate anything. However, I am hoping that we can spend chum time together very soon.

This letter is an invitation. I know that you enjoy music and movies, so I want to roll out the red carp-et for you. Therefore, to get to know you better, I am inviting you to the theatre with me to see the new flick, Dream-gills - starring Buoy-ence’ Knowles. I think that we will have a whale of a time together, so I am hope-ling that you will say, “Yes.” In fact, I am perch-ed on the edge of my reef, anticipating your reply.

I love you de-fin-tively. I will scale any mountain for you, and I promise to be tide-and-true to you. Please give me a ray of hope! But if you must decline, you will still have my love and friend-ship and will never be considered anemone.

April 14 - Pub Night Fundraiser for the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society Join us on Saturday, April 14 for our annual Pub Night Fundraiser, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Buck & Ear. Tickets are just $10 and you'll get a tasty burger, chips and frosty glass of beer. There will be a 50/50 draw and silent auction to help raise money for our continued operation of the Cannery. Call 604-664-9203 for tickets.

Come check out the newly expanded Cannery Store just inside the front doors of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site. We're opening April
4 and our Spring hours are:
Tuesday through Sundays 11:30 am to 4:30 pm, plus we're open Easter Monday, April 9!

DO YOU ENJOY MEETING PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD? Are you proud of your community, and would like to share this with others? If you answered yes, why not volunteer at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site!
The non-profit society that runs the Cannery is looking for enthusiastic people to help deliver tours, programming and assist in our gift shop. If you would like to help, call Rob at 604.664.9134 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

Will be hosting an open house event on March 6th, featuring a free cancer prevention presentation for everyone in the community. We would greatly appreciate if you could put the following announcement in the Community calendar.

Canadian Cancer Society Open House – Celebrating 13 years in Richmond, CCS invites you to visit the office Mar. 6 between 6-8pm. Join us for a free presentation on cancer prevention. Located at 285-7000 Minoru Blvd. RSVP by Feb.26: 604-279-7150.

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.

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society will offer Evening English Conversation Class for Intermediate Level from March 1 until the end of May. This class will be on every Thursday afternoon (6:00pm - 8:00pm). The fee is $40 ($35 material fee and $5 membership if you are not member yet).
If you would like more information or registration, please contact Yoshimi at 604-279-7160 / yoshimi@rmcs.bc.ca or visit our office at:
Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society
210-7000 Minoru Boulevard
Richmond BC V6Y 3Z5
We are open from Monday to Thursday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, but those who won't be able to come to register during the day, we'll open until 6pm on Thursday, March 1. Please note that space are limited and will be given "first come first serve" basis.

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society would like to invite all cultural groups to join us for our "Celebrating Multiculturalism" Event on Saturday, March 10, 2007 at the Richmond Centre Mall.

It is our goal to provide an opportunity to share cultures and diversity in our community as well as improve cross-cultural understanding. We plan to do this by having the Opening Ceremony, followed by our Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony, multicultural entertainment and displays for the remainder of the day. If you would like to inquire more information, please feel free to contact me at yoshimi@rmcs.bc.ca or 604-279-7160.

Richmond Multicultural Concerns Society invites you, your family & friends and your clients to join our Ikebana Art Club (Japanese Flower Arrangement). Next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 7, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Richmond Caring Place Room 345/50. If you would like to enquire more information, please contact Vania 604-318-5435 or Yoshimi 604-279-7160.

BRITANNIA HERITAGE SHIPYARDS - SPRING PROGRAMS To register, phone 604-276-4300

Kayaking Presentation
Rod Tait (Orca Boats), a builder of wooden kayaks and canoes, has an informative slide presentation and demonstration on how to build your own canoe or kayak. For a sneak preview, visit www.orcaboats.ca
BN23200 Tuesday, May 15 (7 - 8 pm)
$5/person (16+yrs)

Asian Elements of Britannia Guided Walk (FREE)
Learn the stories behind the Murakami House and Boatworks, Richmond Boatworks, Chinese Bunkhouse, and the Japanese Duplex buildings at Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site.
BN23000 Tuesday, May 22 (7 - 8 pm) - English
BN23100 Tuesday, May 22 (7 - 8 pm) - Cantonese
All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Island City by Bike (FREE!!)
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.
BN25000 Sunday, June 3 (9:30 - 2:30 pm)
10+yrs (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Laughter Yoga - Summer Solstice
Welcome the longest day of the year in this outdoor Hatha and Laughter Yoga workshop. All levels welcome. Laughter Yoga Coach, Allan O'Meara will partner with Yoga Instructor, Margie Hardy for an evening of fabulous yoga fun. Light refreshments provided. Please bring a mug for yoga tea.
BN24300 Wednesday, June 20 (6:30 - 9 pm)
$20/1 session (18+yrs)

Britannia Heritage Shipyard Guided Tour
The twelve buildings at Britannia Heritage Shipyard National Historic Site tell many stories about the Chinese, European, First Nations and Japanese workers at the Britannia Cannery and Shipyard.
BN27000 Friday, June 8 (1 - 2:30 pm)
$3/1 session (55+yrs)

Being Green with Science World - Aberdeen Centre (FREE)
Join Science World staff for hands-on activities and challenges. Explore some keys concerns our planet faces every day. Discuss questions about the environment and discover some of the small things we can do to help.
BN25100 Sunday, May 6 (1:30-4:30 pm)
BN25150 Sunday, May 27 (1:30-4:30 pm)
All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

SUMMER PROGRAMS
Richmond Maritime Festival (FREE!!)
Maritime fun for the whole family. Featuring boats for your viewing pleasure, maritime displays, demonstrations, activities on the off the water. Volunteers are needed to help plan this fun event or help during the event. Phone Angela Soon at (604) 718-8037 to find out how much fun it is to volunteer at Britannia Shipyard.
Friday, August 17 (12 - 4 pm)
Saturday and Sunday, August 18 and 19 (10 am - 4 pm)
All Ages

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.

Volunteer Richmond Information Services will launch Volunteer Richmond! on February 1, 2007. Volunteer Richmond! is a new online volunteer opportunities database developed by Volunteers Now, a division of 2010 Legacies Now. It’s now the one-stop spot for finding volunteer opportunities in Richmond. Check it out at www.volunteerrichmond.ca.

To advertise your volunteer positions on Volunteer Richmond! phone 604-279-7020 or email info@volunteerrichmond.ca.

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
Click HERE for a map of the location.

March 15th

Rosemary Campbell & Craig McGregor

Come and hear some great guitar. This duo offers a fine selection of swing standards, Latin gems and original tunes, featuring Rosemary's smooth vocals and solid rhythm playing and Craig’s virtuosic guitar solos. Both veteran jazzes', Rosemary is the director of the Moveable Music School and the BC Swing Workshop. Craig is well-known for his sense of humour and musical versatility and is at home in many musical genres. Bring your voices, this music is irresistible!

Located at 3920 Moncton St., raises money for the hospital – for the purchase of much needed equipment and to pay for the continuing support of the recreational needs of the residents of the Minoru Residence and Lions Manor. The Thrift Shop is run ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS.

Each day new and interesting items come into the store, thanks to the generous donations from the people of Richmond. One never knows what treasures await our customers.

We are in need of volunteers. If you would like to help out at the Thrift Shop and give back to the community please phone Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176. Our Curio Sale for the will be on Nov.2, 3 & 4th, 2007.

Spring Garage Sale at, 4360 Garry Street on Saturday, April 14. 9:00 am to 1 pm, $15 rental per table. Phone Hiroko at (604) 277-6521 before March 18 or email: aprilyoshihara@yahoo.com

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

Our “Wine and Seafood Festival” is looking for donations for our silent auction or loud auction. this event is our major fund raiser for the year and appreciate all the help we can get. This event is at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site and is on April 27, 6:00 to 10:00 pm approx. cost per person is $50. tickets available through Bob Butterworth at Elves Embroidery (in Steveston).

Runs Tuesday nights at Emmanuel Christian Community, 10351 No. 1 Rd. Come and explore the meaning of life! Call Karla at 604-562-8401 for more details.

Still has several spots open for the New Warrior Training Adventure to be held March 9 – 11, 2007 on Vancouver Island.
This 48 hour men’s initiatory experience could be your jumping off point to creating a whole new life for yourself. Would being part of a worldwide brotherhood of 30,000 men who support and challenge each other to heal and live well help you on your journey? $650 CDN includes food, accommodation and training. Call Cory Bretz at 604-275-4900 for more information and visit www.mkp.org/vancouver.

If you love Steveston and like meeting exciting new entrepreneurs and supporting your local community groups this may be for you. I’m ready to retire with my husband after 24 years in business in Steveston. You can own your own business at home in Steveston. Only serious enquiries please. http://www.steveston.bc.ca/contact.html

FOR SALE
1. Walker – Sears, heavy duty with seat and 2 baskets, Maroon, adjustable, like new, ($429) $350.

2. SuperPole, for easy access in and out of bed, secures to floor and ceiling. ($375.US) $200.00 http://www.rehabmart.com/product/47.htm Contact: sunor@steveston.bc.ca or 604-275-9452

Limited edition, signed prints by :
- Richard Sloan - Triple Threat #255/1200 framed w/cert. $600.00 obo
- Seerey-Lester - The Gathering - Gray Wolves $250.00 obo
- Canyon Creek #436/950 framed w/cert. $800.00 obo
- Winter Rendezvous - Coyotes $200.00 obo
- Gry Falcon - Icy Outcrop #739/950 framed $300.00 obo
- Morning Mist - Snowy Owl #692/950 framed $350.00 obo
- Morning Mist - Snowy Owl #693/950 $250.00 obo
- Cottonwood Gold - Baltimore Oriole $150.00 obo
- Cool Retreat - Lynx #781/950 $200.00 obo
- Close Encounter - Bobcat #613/950 $200.00 obo
- Sue Coleman - Heron #288/350
- Liz Lesperance - Winging Westward #704/790 framed $900.00 obo
- R. S. Parker - Whitetail and Wolves A.P. #41/56 $ 300.00 obo
- Icy Creek - Mink #95/950 $150.00 obo
- Morning On The Lagoon - Mute Swan #835/950 $250.00 obo

- Leonette Ford - Shallow Bay at Sucia #72/500 framed $200.00 obo
- Robert Bateman - Descending Shadows #7826/8659 framed w/cert. $700.00 obo
- Cardinal in Apple Tree #1795/12,183 framed $300.00 obo
- Path of the Panther #490/1950 framed w/cert $1200.00 obo
- Path of the Panther #496/1950 w/cert $900.00 obo
Pick up or local delivery available. Call Ken @ 604 271-4462 for viewing appointments