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

OPEN FOR THE SEASON – What’s A Float Exhibition - What's Afloat: Boats on the Fraser River a fascinating new exhibit opening at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site on May 2. If you've ever wondered about the myriad of different boats on the river, and what they all do, this exhibit will answer your questions! Visitors will also have a chance to buy the boat spotter's guide that goes along with the Exhibit. In addition the Cannery will be alive this summer as Joe Kovacs, along with interpreters and volunteers, builds an all-wood lapstrake skiff.

This is a summer long, major project that will introduce our visitors to traditional techniques that were used in Steveston’s wooden fish boat building industry. This is a great project to volunteer on and learn/demonstrate your wood working skills.

Salmon Return May 2 to 31. Inspired by the life cycle of the salmon and the massive structure of the Gulf of Georgia, "Salmon Return" finds new niches for art throughout the Cannery. EarthArts is a collective collaborative of local professional artists dedicated to developing artwork that speaks to the human/nature relationship. Each EarthArts member has a significant background as a professional artist creating innovative work.

Rob Hart, Marketing Co-ordinator, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond, BC V7E 3J1, t: 604.664.9134

Fridays in July and August: Music at the Cannery

Looking forward to seeing you all for a exciting and entertaining 2009 Season.
Inquiries please phone 604-664-9006
www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

The Britannia Shipyard National Historical Site has expanded with exciting new exhibits. Join us in telling the stories of people from around the world who lived and worked right here.

Set Off on an Adventure!
Be active in the community and meet people from beyond the Seven Seas. Be part of history as you tell it. Learn the fascinating stories of Britannia and guide visitors around the shipyard.

Our Volunteers are Our Heart and Soul! Learn about your amazing local history. Be close to nature on this stunning historic waterfront site. Best of all take advantage of very special volunteer privileges while having fun and making friends.
Interested?
Contact Angela today on 604-718-8050

We hope you’ll join us to view the 2009 spring and summer fashions over a light lunch with a silent auction fundraiser. Attendees will receive a 10% off coupon for Jet-Lag. Tickets available at Jet-Lag Travel Fashion Boutique, cash or cheque please. Space is limited so please call now to reserve 604-277-3331.

7th Annual Jimmy Ng Memorial Hockey Tournament
by the Rotary Club of Steveston-Richmond Charitable Society,
and partners 8 AM - 5 PM, May 30, 31 at the Steveston Lacrosse Box.
More info at http://www.stevestonrotary.org/projects/jimmyng.htm

2009 RICHMOND BC SENIORS GAMES
September 16 - 19, 2009
4000 athletes will participate!
29 events all across Richmond,
Including in the Oval and at Minoru Park!
Steveston will host Bridge, Darts, Horseshoes, and Tennis!
Great opportunities also exist for Sponsors,
Spectators and Volunteers to enjoy these games .
For information call 604 718-8010
www.bcseniorsgames2009.ca

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, more than 1400 McDonald's restaurants across Canada will celebrate McHappy Day 2009. We would like to invite you to join us.

McHappy Day is a very special day at McDonald's, as it is part of an exciting effort to raise funds in support of Canadian children in need. This year, on May 6th, one dollar from the sale of every McMuffin, Happy Meal and Big Mac sandwich will be donated to Richmond hospital Foundation To help make the emergency area a little less scary for Children.

STEVESTON FOLK GUILD

Mike Silver May 21st.
We have the pleasure of welcoming Mike Silver from the UK as our feature performer this evening. This is Mike’s first trip to Canada, and SFG is fortunate to be able to showcase Mike’s music. Mike has been a session musician for big names such as Chris de Burgh and Ralph McTell among others. He lives in Cornwall and has been successfully writing and playing music for more than 30 years. He particularly likes songs of longing, love and loss with haunting melodies and heart stopping lyrics, although in his music he also addresses every day issues. His warm and inviting voice is the perfect counterpoint to his remarkable guitar playing. Mike has 15 albums to his credit, and his latest “Heaven in Mind” is fantastic. Songs like “Midnight Train” and the poignant “Wrong Side of Midnight” will thrill you. All in all, Mike is a musician’s musician and you are in for a rare treat, so please welcome …. Mike Silver.
Tom Rawson June 18th
The Guild welcomes Seattle based folksinger and storyteller Tom Rawson.
Tom is a veteran of the folk festival circuit, and travels all over the Northwest with his humorous stories, user friendly songs,. His acoustic folk philosophy is guaranteed to leave you smiling. Armed with long-necked banjo and other weapons of mass delight, Tom will have you singing along in no time. Tune up your vocal chords; you'll need 'em, and you won’t be disappointed
Redboot Quartet July 16th.
You may have already heard their sweet sounds. Four skilled musicians fuse their eclectic backgrounds to produce a fiery blend of smoky Gypsy cabaret. Fierce original compositions test their capabilities. This four-piece boldly scorches its own sultry signature on classics like "Blue Drag". The result is a sensuous blend of dramatic gypsy and swinging jazz laced with a unique Balkan influence. They are as riveting to watch as they are to listen to. Each of the four players is a dedicated, accomplished musician with a quick ear, a passionate heart and a fire in the belly. Each brings a unique perspective to this union. But there is also a feisty side here, perhaps a tribute to the music they play...

Steveston Folk Guild
3500 Richmond Street, Richmond, BC V7E 2W1
Tel: 604-272-9294 Fax: 604-275-9246
Email: dave@stevestonfolk.org

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.

Enjoy this FREE opportunity to explore many of Richmond's arts, cultural and heritage facilities over the DOORS OPEN weekend. Celebrate Richmond's past, present and future featuring 40 sites.
In Steveston:
Gulf Of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site - 12138 4th Avenue
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
Situated atop wooden pilings over the mighty Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is one of the few remaining 19th century salmon canneries in BC. In its heyday, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery was the largest building of its kind and the leading producer of canned salmon in the province. Now a dynamic fi shing museum, step inside and become immersed in the sights, sounds and stories of the West Coast fi shing industry.
Artisan’s Galleria
3651 Moncton Street
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 5 pm
A wide selection of art, pottery, jewellery, fabric arts, decorative painting, glassware, cards and photography will be displayed in the Galleria’s larger and brighter space.
Steveston Museum
3811 Moncton Street
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Originally the area’s first bank, Steveston Museum’s “general store” display includes a full service working post office. Visitors can send a postcard for free, compliments of Tourism Richmond. Take this opportunity to tour and learn about the colourful history of Steveston village as well as fishing and canning industries and other occupations within the community. During Doors Open, folk and Celtic music b the Steveston Folk Guild will be performed in the park surrounding the museum.
Adrienne Moore Fine Art Studio
3171 Chatham Street
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Adrienne Moore works in water media oil and mixed media and she is a signature member of the Federation of Canadian Artists and the North West Watercolour Society. Adrienne’s work has been accepted in many international exhibitions and is in private collections all over the world.
Rita McArthur Fine Art Home Studio
3500 Richmond Street
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
Artist Rita McArthur lives in Steveston, and many of her watercolour and acrylic paintings are of local scenes around her home studio, as well as Finn Slough.
Steveston Interurban Tram
Steveston Park, No. 1 Road & Moncton Street
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
This rail car was built in St. Louis Missouri by the St. Louis Car Company in 1913. She was purchased by the British Columbia Electric Railway Company to carry passengers from Vancouver to Steveston until February of 1958. Since 1995, the tram has been located in Steveston Park, on the track originally placed in 1902 by Canadian Pacific Railway.
Britannia Shipyard National Historic Site
5180 Westwater Drive
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm
The Britannia Heritage Shipyard is an authentic representation of a once thriving multicultural
community of canneries, boatyards and residences and stores. City staff and dedicated volunteers work together to preserve and restore the shipyard and surrounding buildings. Ensure your visit includes attending the opening of the much anticipated “How We Live” exhibits and a tour of the oldest shipyard buildings in BC. The Steveston Maritime Ship Modellers will also host a display in the Murakami Boat Works.

Doors Open brochures are available for pick up at any City of Richmond facility or a copy can be downloaded from www.richmond.ca/doorsopen.
For more information, visit the website or call 604-247-8300.

Its just about time to Spring Clean and when you do please think of Treasure Cottage (3800 Moncton Street) while you are sorting through your gently used ADULT clothing, household items, novels etc
All net proceeds support SOS Children’s Village BC

Volunteer Applications are most welcome, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities from Window Dressing to Marketing and of course assisting our dedicated team in sorting, pricing and selling our merchandise. For more information please call Barb at 274-8866 or visit our website at www.sosbc.org.

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 30, 2009 – Free Admission
Location: Richmond Olympic Oval Plaza & Middle Arm Dyke
Time: Registration: 9 a.m.
Walk Begins: 10:20 a.m.

Family fun for young and old. Those preferring a shorter distance can participate in the 1K Family Walk. Entertainment, refreshments, prize draws!

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

9000 British Columbia children and youth are in foster care; children who have lost their biological
families undergo life-shattering upheaval affecting their health, education and well-being.

These young people deserve and need the concern, love and support of the community if they are to take their rightful place in society.

SOS Children’s Village BC www.sosbc.org is fully engaged in the health, well-being, education and successful transition to independence of BC children and youth in care.

We invite the City of Richmond to support and participate in the SOS Children’s Village 5 – 10k Run and 1k Family Walk, giving kids the chance to dream, on Saturday, May 30th at 9 a.m. at Richmond’s beautiful Olympic Oval Plaza.

We invite all families, elected representatives, all City and School Board personnel, all First Responders and community groups to support this worthwhile endeavour for our most vulnerable young people. Enter as an individual or a team and collect donations and pledges for this cause.

Visit www.sosbcrun.ca to learn more about the first SOS Children’s Village Run and Family Walk to raise awareness and funds to support the work of SOS Children’s Village BC, and the children and youth they support. Prize draw for pre-registration.

Senior Peer Counselor
Volunteers aged 55+ are trained to help their peers deal
with the unique problems of the senior years.
-18 week training course (3 hrs, 1-2 x week) begins in late April.

Seniors Information & Referral Counselor
Volunteers aged 55+ are trained to provide information to
assist seniors with many different concerns such as housing, applying for government pensions, etc.
-10 week training course (3 hrs, 1 x week) begins in May.

Additional volunteer opportunities are available.
Sign up for training now!
info@volunteerrichmond.ca or 604-279-7020

Volunteer Richmond Information Services
#190 – 7000 Minoru Blvd.
Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
www.volunteerrichmond.ca

Main Events
6:30am - 10:00am - Pancake Breakfast
9:30am - Kid's Bicycle Parade
10:00am - noon - Canada Day Parade
10:00am - 4:00pm - Japanese Cultural Displays
10:00am - 5:00pm - Art Show, Children's Festival, Craft Fair, Trade Show, Community Food Fair, Community Information Tables, Steveston RCMP Child ID Station
11:00am until sold out - Salmon Barbecue
11:00am - 7:00pm - Carnival and Midway
12:00pm - 5:00pm - Horticulture Show, Youth Rock Fest, Skateboard Competition
1:00pm - 4:00pm - Belt Sander Drag Races
Main Stage Events
12:30pm - Opening Ceremonies
2009 Entertainment schedule to be announced late Spring.
Contacting Steveston Salmon Festival.
Enquiries regarding the Salmon Festival should be directed to: Janice Froese - Executive Director
Steveston Community Society/Salmon Festival
4111 Moncton Street, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V7E 3A8
Email: admin@stevestonsalmonfest.ca
Telephone: 604-718-8094
Fax: 604-718-8096

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

THE STEVESTON FARMER'S AND ARTISAN'S MARKET
will open May 24 and operate bi-weekly until October 11 from 10am to 3pm for a total of 11 markets this year. It is relocating to the area around Fisherman's Park at 3rd and Moncton. There will be more vendors, lots of new exciting events and activities planned, the return of Chef in the Market, and many of our vendors from last year are returning as well. Come out and celebrate our sophomore season opener on May 24th!

The Market will be open from 10am to 3pm rain or shine. To enquire about volunteering or becoming a vendor, please send us an email or call 604-718-8013.

(www.kigoos.com) in the Steveston Villager.
June 6 and 7, 2009 is the Kigoos 50th Annual Icebreaker Swim Meet Competition at the Steveston Outdoor Pool from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. both days.
July 8th , Wednesday is the Kigoos Junior Development Swim Meet from 4 p.m. - 8 or 9 p.m. at the Steveston Outdoor Pool.
We are celebrating 50 years in Richmond. The Kigoos Summer Swim Club will be celebrating with an Alumni Swim Meet on July 4th from 4:30 - 6:30 at Steveston Outdoor Pool. Followed by an Anniversary Dinner on July 4th from at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. A Golf Tournament on July 5th at Langara Golf Course.

Woofstock!
A Festival & Fundraiser for Dogs
June 20, 2008 1 Pm – 4 Pm
Learn How to Groom your Pet - 1:00 PM
Learn How to train your dog - 1:30 PM
Join in the Fun—Pre-Register your Pooch
Puppy & Pooch Pageant - 2:00 PM
Enter your dog—get details*
Win Prizes!
Dancing with the Dogs - 3:00 PM
Demo from DOGSMART
A fundraiser for:

Join in the Fun! Prizes Galore! Including:
1 Dog Grooming
1 Day Doggy Day Care
1 Night Doggy Sleepover
Go! Natural Gift packs
Lots of Treats & much more!

Register your Dog at Meow +Bark Avenue
150-12240 2nd Ave.
meowbarkave@shaw.ca

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)

Thursday, June 25th
2 Shows
Luncheon: 1.30 - 3:30 pm
Wine & Appetizers: 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
at the Steveston Community Centre
Fashions will be provided by:
Treasures Boutique, Jet-Lag Travel Boutique,
Seas on Shore;
Stepin-Out Shoes; Buttons & Soles &
Meow & Bark Avenue
Tickets $12.00 Available at Treasures Boutique
12240 Second Avenue (604) 275-7119

Contracting Party: Heart of Richmond AIDS Society
Type of Function 7th annual Dinner/Dance Fundraiser
Date: October 17, 2009
Location: Quilchena Golf and Country Club, Richmond BC

Heart of Richmond AIDS Society
200 - 6411 Buswell St.
Richmond, BC V6Y 2G5 (Map)
Web site: www.heartofrichmond.com
Phone: 604-277-5137
Fax: 604-277-5131
Outreach: 778-883-5137
E-mail: contact@heartofrichmond.com

A non-profit organization that provides one-to-one and group support, counselling and advocacy services to people living with HIV/AIDS, as well as support to their family members, partners, and friends; also provides youth-focused prevention education workshops in a variety of settings in the community.

Our shop is run entirely by volunteers. Thanks to our customers and generous donations we once again are able to purchase much needed equipment for the Richmond Hospital and provide support to Minoru Residence and Lions Manor.

We are always in need of donations. We take gently used clothing, household goods, books and small pieces of furniture. If you are spring cleaning or down sizing please think of us as the ultimate recycler.
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

The store is located in the restored heritage church building, 3731 Chatham Street at the corner of Chatham and Second Ave in Steveston.

Present the 3rd annual, OUT OF THE WOODWORK exhibition, which runs until May 19th. This year’s exhibition features wood pieces created from Ecofriendly wood only. Some of the pieces, while small, are very intricate and take many hours and even days to complete, there are also some very large pieces in the window made from tree stumps as well as many other creative works.

They are also participating in the DOORS OPEN event, which is held all over Richmond May 2 & 3rd from 10 – 4 each day. This event evolved out of the former Artists Among Us and this year is being held at 40 different locations.

Both of these events are a wonderful opportunity to view unique one of a kind works of art and be tempted to treat you or someone special to something “special”. The Community Arts Council of Richmond is also planning several other exhibitions in the next few months to be held at the Galleria and new work is arriving weekly from their artist members. This is the best place in Steveston to find top quality, reasonably priced work by local artists.

The Community Arts Council of Richmond has been supporting the arts and local artists for over 25years. By becoming a member you will help them to continue in this endeavor. Membership fees are pro-rated for the year and with a membership you will receive a 10% discount off any purchases as well as be informed and have an opportunity to become involved in all upcoming events. To join, please stop by the Artisans’ Galleria or go to their website, which is
www.richmondartscouncil.org to download an application form and get further information.

The Artisans’ Galleria is open daily and is located at 3651 Moncton St. in Steveston, 604-241-2790 for
more information.