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 11 years of service to the Historic Village of Steveston

2008 EXHIBIT OPENS MAY 3
To help celebrate BC’s 150th anniversary, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is mounting an exhibit: Nifty 150: Gears, Nets and GPS, focusing on innovation and invention in the fishing industry. Come BY

It is our great pleasure to once again open the “nets” to the Cannery Shore for another season. We look forward to seeing familiar faces, as well as many new ones. As always, you can find a fantastic selection of unusual gifts and souvenirs - including canned salmon, jewelry, hard to come by books, First Nations crafts, as well as children’s toys. Looking for a truly unique item? Choose from our wide variety of original art and Canadian made products, which can easily fit into a suitcase! Just a reminder that all Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society members receive 20% off most gift shop purchases. Our friendly staff members Lynne, Tish, Elizabeth and Lynn are here to welcome both shoppers and browsers alike. Come on in!

FREE fishermen’s tape rule with a $25.00 purchase (before members discount & taxes) while supplies last.

Open 7 days a week starting May 3rd
10:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Saturday
11:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday

Join the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market for it’s Grand Opening on Sunday May 4th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site*. The ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. with opening remarks and the inaugural tossing of the salmon to commemorate the opening of Steveston’s new market.

A weekly community celebration of food, culture and heritage, market day promises to be a lively and memorable home grown event. Opening day activities include; live music and entertainment including performances by German Kids Richmond; children’s activities; and a celebration with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in honour of their 2008 opening.

Enjoy a stroll through the market while you shop locally and eat seasonally. Save time to visit the fishing docks, dine at one of historic Steveston’s many fine restaurants, shop at the local businesses and boutiques, or take advantage of the boardwalk and other scenic walks, the many heritage sites and parks.

Calling all foodies! The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market is excited to introduce Chef in the Market, a weekly event which will take place each Sunday at noon beginning May 11th. Each week a professional chef will present a half hour cooking demonstration in the Market’s outdoor kitchen. Market goers will have a unique opportunity to watch chefs work with seasonal foods available from vendors at the market.

Chef Ian Lai, an instructor at the Northwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver and the founding director for the Terra Nova Schoolyard Society, a non-profit organization that engages elementary school children with the earth and agriculture at large, will be the first Chef in the Market on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 11th. Chef Lai will be the Market’s resident chef and will be cooking approximately twice a month from May through September.

Upcoming chefs this market season include Diane and Doug Clement (authors of the just released Start Fresh!), Nathan Hyam (author of New Thai Cuisine), Executive Chef Ken Iaci (Papi’s Ristorante) and Tahera Rawji (author of Simply Indian and soon to be released Simply More Indian), with many more chefs soon to be announced!

A weekly community celebration of food, culture and heritage, each market day promises to be a lively and memorable home grown event. The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market runs from May 4 through to September 28, every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia National Historic Site’s parking lot.

For further information please contact:
Leisa Yee, Co-Chair, Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market 604-880-9936
Email: farmersmarket@stevestoncommunitysociety.com
Website: stevestoncommunitysociety.com

For additional information, call Jim Toogood at 604-271-9490 or e-mail JimToogood@shaw.ca.

Groups from all forms of emergency, community service, and business are invited to enter teams in this friendly non-competitive tournament. The Rotary Club of Steveston wishes all participants good luck.

Attendance at this annual tournament is by donation, with proceeds from attendance, player registration, food sales, and prize draws going towards support of local emergency services, and related prevention, and education.

The tournament is held in memory of Constable Jimmy Ng, who was tragically killed in the line of duty on September 15, 2002 while responding to a call when his marked police cruiser was hit by youths who were street racing.

Constable Ng grew up in Richmond, graduated from Matthew McNair High School, and joined the RCMP in 1996. He served his first 5 years in Duncan BC before transferring to Richmond to serve in the community in which he grew up.

Constable Ng was a member of the RCMP Richmond Detachment, C Watch, and an active local volunteer. He was also a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit No. 7, based in Steveston. As a volunteer member of this team he had taken part in many search and rescue missions.

With affectionate memory of Constable Jimmy Ng we express gratitude, admiration and respect to all of our Police Officers, Firefighters, Coast Guard Personnel, Ambulance Service, and all other emergency personnel who risk their lives on a daily basis for the betterment and safety of all.

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.

Relive Christopher Columbus' Bold Adventure !
The Niña, a replica 15th century caravel redonda, is considered the most authentic replica ship sailing today... http://www.thenina.com/

This elegant ship will make her voyage to Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site where she will be available for school tours from June 9 - 13, 2008. Your students will tour the Niña and relive Columbus' exciting journey of exploration to the New World!

The Niña was Christopher Columbus favourite ship, the one he very nearly died on in 1493, upon which he ultimately logged more than 40,000 km (25,000 miles).

Built in Brazil by the Columbus Foundation, ship-makers built this tribute to Columbus using the same kind of tools and techniques the original ship's builders would have used. In December 1991, the Niña left Brazil and sailed to Costa Rica on a 6,400 km (4,000 mile) unescorted maiden voyage to take part in the filming of the movie 1492, starring Gerard Dépardieu as Columbus. Since then, the ship has visited over 300 ports sailing out of her home port of Grand Caymen.

School Group Bookings . Take advantage of this rare opportunity. Book your tour today!

Tours are 1 hour long. Contact Brooke Lees at 604-718-8043 or blees@richmond.ca. Students: $3, Parents: $5, Teachers: $0

Public Tours: The public is also invited to tour the ship.
Fees: Students: $3, Seniors: $4, Adults: $5
Britannia Shipyard, National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
Richmond, BC, V7E 6P3
604-718-8050
britannia@richmond.ca
www.richmond.ca

Yoga on the Dock - Tuesdays, July 8 - August 26, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Thursday, July 10 - August 28, 5:30 - 6:30 pm

Summer Concerts at Britannia -July 5, 19, August 2, 16, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
May 1 – Sept 30, “Industry on the Waterfront”

Britannia, a National Historic Site, is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Shipyard and surrounding buildings as an active wooden boat centre and waterfront park. Tours are being offered: Tuesday through Sunday 10am - 6pm.
Britannia Heritage Shipyard
5180 Westwater Drive, Steveston
604-718-8050

Maritime displays, boat restoration, maritime demonstrations, ships, food, free kids' activities, live entertainment, maritime music and lots of family fun.

Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Drive Richmond, BC V7E 6P3 604-718-8050

Richmond Maritime Festival - Friday, August 15, 12 noon - 5:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday, August 16 - 17, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Britannia Shipyard is the place to be for a celebration of our maritime heritage. With a floating exhibition of boats for your viewing pleasure, this year's festival is expected to be the best yet!!

Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Curio Sale Nov. 7 th & 8 th 9:30-3:30 at 3731 Chatham St.

If you need any more info please contact me at 604-272-2666 or vbergen@telus.net

The Community Arts Council of Richmond is please to announce that their ARTISANS' GALLERIA is now open!

At a pre-opening ceremony in late March, the ribbon was cut by City of Richmond Councilor Sue Halsey-Brandt , who declared a bright new future for The Community Arts Council of Richmond and by extension, its members, artists and the public who will benefit from a Galleria of this caliber

This wonderful, new, bright space is located on Moncton Street, in the heart of Steveston. It is nestled between the Cannery Café and La Tandoor restaurants, on the north side of the street.

Double the size of their old location, it is filled with works of art, including pottery from 10 different potters, paintings, prints and photographs from over 20 artists, fabric, metal, glass, wood, jewellery, decorative painting, cards and more, from over 25 various artist members.

All work is juried and almost all are one of kind, so the stock is always changing. When a piece is sold, it will be replaced with something that may be similar or completely different. So if you see something you love, don't hesitate, as it could be gone the next time you stop in.

This Galleria is part of the mandate of the Community Arts Council of Richmond , a not for profit charity, which has been supporting local artists for over 25 years. The larger space allows for an increase in the number of artists that are able to have a place to sell their creative endeavors and yet the prices are very reasonable for this quality of work.

As a non-profit charity, they cannot survive without the support of the community and their patrons. So the next time you need a gift for a special occasion, or even yourself, take a visit to the Artisan's Galleria and be amazed at the talented artists in our own area and also the rest of BC.

The Artisans' Galleria is open daily from 10 �5 at 3651 Moncton Street, Steveston BC V7E 3A5, 604-241-2790. For more information visit their website which is www.richmondartscouncil.com

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)

The British Columbia Historical Federation is holding a Financial Workshop for

Non-profit groups, especially those that are operated by volunteers. The workshop's easy-to-understand approach covers How to make your organization's goals fit into a workable budget - How to track your budget and create understandable financial statements � Information about directors, liability and event insurance � Charitable tax status and completing government forms.

Talk to learn from the experts/ The all-day workshop is Thursday May 8 th in New Westminster. $70 including lunch. Book now � limited registration. For information and registration, phone Brenda Smith at 604-466-2636 or Ron Hyde 604-277-2627 or check our website www.bchistory.ca

HELP WANTED
LAARA'S VACUUMS, 3981 Moncton St, 604-277-8487
Need part time sales lady, must be flexible in hours. Please contact Laara,

BARE BAICS LINGERIE We are looking for a new a mature woman who will be trained in expert bra fitting. Call Sandy for more information. Only serious inquiries please. 604-271-7120

STEVESTON RESTAURANT GROUP INC. is proud to be opening its first restaurant, Blue Canoe , on the Steveston waterfront, in May 2008. Blue Canoe is poised to become Steveston's newest hot spot. Located right on the Bayview pier, the restaurant offers an unparalleled view of the river. The newly renovated space will have a 92-seat upscale-casual style restaurant & lounge as well as a seasonal 100-seat patio space.

Blue Canoe will be the employer of choice, offering a fun and exciting place to work with excellent communication, organization and innovation. Blue Canoe will offer only the freshest, local food available. Seafood, chops, and great share plates will be the focus of the menu. The restaurant will have a diverse wine list, an exclusive selection of local beers as well as a unique offering of hand-crafted cocktails.

Blue Canoe is currently recruiting for cooks, prep cooks, dishwashers, servers, bartenders, hosts/hostesses, bussers and food runners.

Please e-mail or fax to 604-271-5404, or apply in person with resume at #140 � 3866 Bayview Street.

H2O HAIR & NAIL CO. WANTS YOU!
Are you a stylist with a passion for colour?
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Jennifer is going on maternity leave
and we need you to help our clients
meet their needs with
colours, highlights and trendy styles.
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with 2 positions available.
email resume at; marleneath2o@gmail.com
or call me, 604 241 5593 ask for Marlene
Visit our web site; www.h2ohairnail.com

We are looking for seasonal part time and full time employees who are team players, are highly motivated, energetic and well organized for our two Richmond and Vancouver locations. We can offer flexible shifts which will meet a variety of different peoples needs.

Duties include customer service, shipping and receiving plant material. You must be in good physical condition, capable of lifting and a valid drivers license is an asset.