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
Community Events July 2008:
Steveston Farmers Market, Sundays at 11:00 am
GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
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
Gulf of Georgia Cannery Store
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
The BC SPCA would like to invite you and your business to become a sponsor for the 2008 Paws for a Cause ….. Walk for the Animals campaign in Richmond, the largest fundraising event for animals in British Columbia.
Event Background:
- Over 10,000 participants province-wide;
- 200 volunteers;
- Two VIP Launch events held in June in Vancouver and Victoria;
- The program spans over four months, June through September;
- Funds raised through Paws for a Cause stay in local BC communities to help animals in need.
Our 2008 goal is to raise $850,000 provincially. Campaign Background: The event has become a day to celebrate all animals including domestic, farm and wild animals. The media attention that our campaign has received this year was unprecedented which further promotes animal welfare awareness.
The funds raised through the Paws for a Cause walk for the animals go directly towards emergency veterinary care, sheltering, rehabilitation, cruelty investigations, education and advocacy.
We hope that you would be proud to support this important provincial campaign. We are very excited about this opportunity and are confident that our partnership will be truly mutually beneficial.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Acme Wou
Manager
BC SPCA
Education & Adoption Centre (Richmond)
7791 Steveston Highway
Richmond, British Columbia
1st Annual - STEVESTON FARMERS AND ARTISANS MARKET
Located at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada, parking lot.
A weekly community celebration of food, culture and heritage
What's cooking at the
Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market?
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
Media contact : Sarah Gordon , Publicist stevestonmarketmedia@gmail.com
STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE
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.
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CHIMO CRISIS SERVICES 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. |
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
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!!
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
THE RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUX. THRIFT SHOP
The store is located in the restored heritage church
building, 3731 Chatham Street at the corner of Chatham
and Second Ave in Steveston.
We are now open Sundays from 12 noon to 3pm
inconjunction with the Sunday Farmers Market in
Steveston. We hope you will drop in to see the variety of
clothes and household goods available.
New volunteers are always welcome. If you are
interested in giving back to your community, please call
Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.  Offering parents application guidelines for Child Care Subsidy
You are low-income family with children who need to be looked after! You may be eligible for this government subsidy!
For more information and application forms. Date: May 30, 2008, Time: 2- 4
Address: Room: 294 – 7000 Minoru BLVD, Richmond, BC.
(In the corner of Granville St)
All of our services are free of charge
(604) 279 - 7160
STEVESTON COMMUNITY POLICE STATION
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4371 Moncton Street
Richmond, BC V7E 6M2
Phone: 604-713-2323
Fax: 604-713-2309 |
New Hours of Operation:
Open 7 days a week: 9:00am - 5:00pm*
Closed on Statuary Holidays, except July 1st
*Pending Officer Availability
STEVESTON HARBOUR AUTORITY – http://www.stevestonharbour.com/home.html
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 3rd ANNUAL TEE CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT.
Hi everyone….mark your calendars! We have chosen the date for THE 3 RD ANNUAL TEE CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 18, 2008 at Country Meadows Golf Club in Richmond After raising over $6000 for Touchstone Family Association in 2007 we are hoping to reach the $10,000 mark this year.
After listening to your positive feedback we have again dedicated our fundraising to Touchstone Family Association. Please visit their web site at www.touchfam.ca to learn more about all they do.
To save your spot, reply to this email to pre-register as an individual or with friends. Registration and details will follow but we do want to give our supporters from the past the opportunity to play as we are anticipating a sold out event this year. Remember this is a fun tournament for all levels of golfer.
Some new opportunities will be available for sponsorship in this year's Tee Cup.
Eighteen $300 hole sponsorships are available as well as the putting contest sponsor. This allows sponsors the opportunity to include their information or product in the goodie bags or at the place settings, run an activity or tasting at their hole, and receive signage highlighting their company on their hole. We will provide a $100 discount on sponsorship if you also register a foursome.
So
* Mark your calendars
* Pre-register by replying your interest
* Pass on the information to your friends and colleagues so we can get them more info and registration
* Request more sponsor information or pass on our info to potential sponsors
* Think about how much fun you will be having.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Donna Janet Chris Linda Vivian
Women Making a Difference
Donna Price
Janet Clouston
Christine Campbell
Linda Macmillan
Vivian Smith
The Community Arts Council of Richmond invites you to visit the new ARTISANS GALLERIA. It is located on Moncton St. between the La Tandoor and Cannery Café on the north side of the street. Double the size of the 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.
By making a purchase at the Artisans Galleria you are supporting both the non-profit Community Arts Council and local artists as well as purchasing a one of a kind, touched by hand, work of art.
This location will also be host to the 3rd annual INDIAN SUMMER ART SHOW which takes place from August 19 – September 30th. This exhibition will feature juried art in all media from all over the Province. There is no charge to come in to view this well attended exhibition.
Further information on any of these items is available on their website which is www.richmondartscouncil.com. The ARTISANS GALLERIA is open daily from 10 –5 and you can call 604-241-2790 just to make sure.
FOR RENT
STEVESTON AREA - Small office for rent June 1, 2008 to January 15, 2009. $225.00 month including parking. Call 1-866-864-8934.
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