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

PHANTOMS OF THE FRASER: One of Richmond's best Halloween events is back!
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery will be the site of scary Halloween Tours on Saturday, October 28 and Sunday October 29 at 1:00, 2:30 and 4:00pm. The whole family will thrill to these haunted history tours featuring the ghosts of Lulu Sweet, the Bluestone Girl and more. In addition there will be an extra-spooky tour on October 28 at 5:30 pm (not suitable for young children).
Reservations are required, as these tours sell out fast! Call 604-664-9031 to book!

RAFFLE TICKETS!!! Last chance to buy your Steveston Community Raffle Tickets at the Cannery Store. Lots of great prizes, including a carved wooden decoy by Ted Yesaki and a golf trip for two to Powell River. Draw date is October 14 Call Lynn at 604-664-9006.

Christmas at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Store
“Stevestons Best Kept Secret”

Presently Open: September 5th – October 9 Thursday – Saturday 10 – 5, Sunday 11 - 5
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 11 – 4

Support the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society by buying a Salmon Festival Lottery Ticket
Just $2 for one, or $5 for three gets you the chance to win: Golf Trip for two to Powell River on Pacific Coastal Airlines, original painting by Raymond Chow, carved wooden duck and many many other prizes.
DRAW DATE OCTOBER 14TH (TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE CANNERY STORE

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING HOURS
December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th to 21st,
10 am to 5 pm
SANTA CLAUS arrival at the Cannery afternoon of December 9th
Friday, December 8, 1 pm. to 9 pm, Steveston’s Spectacular Festival of Lights
PARKS CANADA NATIONAL PASSES
Give the gift of our country’s heritage: Parks Canada Nation Passes are available and valid for 12 months from the date of purchase at the Cannery Store. Great for gift giving.
Limited quantity of Canada’s first square sterling silver legal tender $3.00 coin – THE BEAVER
Donavan Harrison’s digital photography capturing the shimmering vibrancy of spawning salmon. Prints available in Cannery Store
Stocking Stuffers
Hostess Gifts
Children & Adult Books
T-Shirts
Pottery

Hot off the press - a new coin from the Royal Canadian Mint has one of John Horton's images on it. It was just recently released and is one of a series of tall ship coins produced by them. The coin is limited to a production of 16,000 and not a circulation coin, but a collector’s coin. It is packaged in an attractive maroon display holder. Purchase one for your collection.

Go to the web site listed below and you will be able to see the coin. The sky is a hologram and for those of you who have not seen a hologram coin this is a very stunning coin. And quite large too.

You can order the coin directly from the Canadian Mint, or, better still, support the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society which operates the National Historic Site by purchasing the coin from their gift shop - which is open 7 days a week.

Fall Hours
Oct. 9 - Oct. 27 : Daily 11 am - 4 pm
Oct. 28 & 29 : 10 am - 5 pm

Holiday Season Hours
December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 to 21 :
10 am - 5 pm
Friday, December 8 :
1 pm - 9 pm.

4360 Garry Street, Sunday, Oct. 22. 12 noon to 2 pm.
Udon (Japanese noodles) Udon $5.50, Chow mein $3.50, Teriyaki chicken, chowmein and rice $6.50, Sushi plate $5, California roll $3.25, Manju $4.50, Cash only No presale tickets, cash only * Our minister will invite you to the temple for the "Open House". Please enjoy this rare opportunity ! ** Please come early as we sell out quickly.

CRAFT FAIR, (same location), Saturday, Nov. 18. 10 am to 4 pm. Tables still available at $25. Phone June at (604) 277-5077 evenings.

Christmas Craft & Book Fair, small Businesses * Crafts * Silent Auction *
* Annual Scholastic Book Fair *
Where: Lord Byng Elementary School, 3711 Georgia Street, Richmond
When: Thursday December 7, 2006 5pm – 9pm, Cost: $25.00 per table For more info or to book your table,
Call Ruth at 604 272 0394

Presentation, Workshop & Exhibition, A shared reflection on our place within the city of Richmond, Celebrate Family Week at the Richmond Museum

What are our stories and how are we to trace our histories and identity in this place called Richmond?

Richmond is both a geographic site and a home to many families. The focus of this event is to begin a process of community involvement through the sharing of our sense of place in Richmond as new and/or long term immigrants.

The Presentation
A highlight of the event will be a presentation from the UBC Rich Gate Project - eight Richmond families who share stories of how they have made Richmond their home. The Rich Gate Project documents the research journey of these families as they connect artistically to Richmond.

The Workshop
The public are invited to bring to the event their own family photos - particularly, photos that situate them within the city of Richmond from current to more historical times. Starting with these images, we will share further stories of Richmond as home and begin building a community display as part of a Postcards From Home Exhibit. At the event workshop families are invited to create their own postcards, by photocopying their photos and using other image-making techniques, and to write a story to share with the public on the back of the card.

The Exhibit
All cards and stories will be displayed in the Cultural Centre Rotunda Gallery during Heritage Week and throughout February 2007 in an exhibit entitled Postcards From Home.
Free family program! All ages welcome!

This program is made possible through the support of the City of Richmond, Richmond Museum Society, Richmond Children First and UBC Faculty of Education.

Peter Harris, Cultural Programmer, Richmond Museum & Heritage Services
7700 Minoru Gate V6Y 1R9, Ph: 604-231-6460, Fax: 604-231-6423, Email: pharris@richmond.ca

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! She 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

The Steveston Museum Society would like to remind all Businesses and residents about the services they offer. Don’t forget when you are doing your all you’re mailing that you buy your stamps and send your parcels 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.

Open to the public on Saturdays and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. and to groups during the week by reservation. Reservations may be made by phoning 604-271-5220 or emailing londonhf@telus.net

Enjoy a relaxing tea in the old-fashioned tea room*. Admission is by donation. Tea and goodies - $6.00 per person.

The London Heritage Farm is a 4.6-acre site overlooking the south arm of the Fraser River, offering a park-like setting with lovely flower gardens, the restored Spragg family barn, old farm equipment, chickens, and comforts such as picnic tables and public washrooms. The 1880's London farm house has been fully restored and furnished to illustrate rural life in Richmond. Six rooms display furniture, accessories, pictures, photographs, clothing, and quilts. The London Heritage Farm is owned by the City of Richmond and operated by the London Heritage Farm Society.

*NOTE: Reservations recommended for tea room. Dates subject to change.
Visit our gift shop offering our own blend of London Lady Tea,
A unique selection of jams & jellies,
Hand-sewn crafts and exclusive London Heritage Farm items
For Reservations or Information, Call 604-271-5220
email: londonhf@telus.net
House and Tea Room Open Sept. to end of June, Saturday & Sunday Noon - 5 pm, closed January
July and August - Wed. - Sun. 10 am - 5pm

Volunteer Richmond Information Services has been in Richmond for over 30 years. We have some upcoming events that we would like to showcase: We realise that space is limited, and I have included more information here for you to take a look at, please include information you see fit for the newsletter and maybe we can talk whether or not it is possible to include a Volunteers Needed section or upcoming agency events. The main events are : Volunteers are stars awards, Richmond Christmas Fund, Letting community members know where to find information through our Information and Referral services, and Volunteers Needed for various programmes.

All information can be found on our website at www.volunteerrichmond.ca or you can call us at (604)279-7020. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us.

Volunteer Richmond Information Services is a non-profit, charitable organization that aims to bring people and services together by providing community information and encouraging volunteerism.

“Volunteers Are Stars” Gala Dinner and Awards - December 6, 2006
Nominate Richmond individuals and groups whose voluntary efforts make Richmond a better place, and join us for a special evening as we celebrate the stars in our community. Nominations are due no later than November 3, 2006.

Richmond Christmas Fund
Volunteer Richmond Information Services understands that not everyone is fortunate. Many families in Richmond live with only the barest of necessities. During the holiday season, financial pressures are particularly tough. Our Richmond Christmas Fund program mobilizes the community’s spirit of giving, through monetary donations and donations of new toys and other gifts for needy families.

Each year, the Fund distributes grocery vouchers to almost 3,000 low-income Richmond residents, over 1,000 children 15 years and younger receive gifts and stocking stuffers, ensuring that no child needs to return to school in January without a wonderful story to tell.

Information & Referral
Finding information and services can be frustrating; VRIS has staff and volunteers helping connect people with services. We distribute a wide variety of free brochures, pamphlets and guides through our office in the Richmond Caring Place and the Customer Care booth in Richmond Centre Mall.
You can access our Richmond Community Services Directory which contains information on services available to Richmond residents such as; counselling, health, housing, employment, education, recreation, sports, culture, etc. http://www.yourlibrary.ca/volunteerdb.cfm

Our “Ask Me” volunteers are stationed at Richmond Centre Mall behind customer care, answering questions and providing information about the community.

Volunteer Centre
Volunteer Richmond Information Services builds capacity in the Richmond non-profit sector by providing training opportunities for managers of volunteers, board members and direct service volunteers. Visit our website for upcoming trainings and workshops.

Volunteers Needed
ASK ME - Stationed at Richmond Centre next to the Customer Care booth and identifiable in their bright blue vests, Ask Me volunteers are a great source of information. They promote our city by giving tourists information on Richmond hotels, activities and attractions.

Agency Ambassadors - If you are passionate about volunteering and love public speaking, consider joining our agency ambassador program. We are looking for volunteers to give presentations about volunteering, community services and our agency to various community groups.

Seniors Shopping Program - Shop-by-Phone
For seniors and others who cannot get out to shop for their own groceries, volunteers fill orders placed over the phone. This much-needed service operates several mornings each week.

Group Shopping -Volunteers assist Richmond Health Services Continuing Health clients with weekly shopping for groceries and personal items at a local mall. Having coffee or lunch together completes the outing.

Child Care Resource and Referral
Resource Centre staff make over 5000 referrals to child care facilities each year, linking families with care centres, and responding to hundreds of general inquiries through the Family Information Line. Child Care Providers can borrow resources, activity boxes, start-up equipment and other materials for use with children in their programs.

Seniors Programs
Volunteer Richmond Information Services has various seniors programs such as Shopping Programs, Seniors Information and Referral and Senior Peer Counselling.

Leadership Richmond

Thanks to support from Coast Capital Savings, Volunteer Richmond Information Services is expanding its successful Leadership Now program into Leadership Richmond. Leadership Richmond includes four modules: Youth Now is designed to harness the leadership potential found in our community by training young adults, who are high school graduates and under the age of 26, to serve as board members for local non-profit organizations. It also provides an opportunity for non profit organizations to strengthen their boards through the infusion of younger community leaders.
Third Age Leadership will help volunteer organizations benefit from the skills and experience of adults 50+.
Enterprise Leadership will promote corporate volunteering and the transfer of business skills to the public sector.
Community Leadership will promote volunteerism and build community capacity through volunteer management training, workshops and information services.

Jocelyn Wong, Manager, Information & Referral Services
Volunteer Richmond Information Services, 190 - 7000 Minoru Blvd. Richmond, BC V6Y 3AZ5, Phone: (604)279-7033 Fax:(604)279-7038 www.volunteerrichmond.ca

Located at 3920 Moncton St., will have been operating in Steveston 30 years this November. During that time we have raised over 3 million dollars 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.

Our annual Curio Sale will take place November 3rd and 4th. We have a wonderful assortment of treasures – china, crystal, knickknacks, silver, brass, linens, etc. Join us and get a head start on your Christmas shopping, or treat yourself to some special item.

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.

Everyone Welcome! Next meeting 10 Oct 06. Meeting the second Tuesday of every month, except July and August, at 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Kinsman Pavilion at the Richmond Nature Park, No. 5 Road and Westminster Highway, Richmond. Meet local beekeepers, and exchange information about beekeeping, equipment, honey, bee pests and treatments. Phone Chris Kraemer at 604-992-7431 for more details.

The Parents and McMath Grade 12 students have begun to plan their Dry Grad Celebration for June 2007.
Eventful themed evening after graduation ceremonies; the Grads return to the school for a last fling together as Graduated Grad 12's. Entertainment, food including a chocolate fountain (and how good is that?) and prizes are just part of the evening's funfilled events.

This year we will have 170 students graduation from McMath Secondary; Business owners in Steveston and around Richmond, your participation in the past has helped complete this important project and we hope to have your support this year when we come around once more for our 2007 Grads.

If you think you have nothing to donate here are some ideas to give your thoughts a boost:

- Discontinued merchandise
- New offerings
- The last item on the Shelf
- Prototypes
- Seconds
- Space available
- Subscriptions
- Behind the scenes adventure
- Gift Certificates

We also have an account set up at the TRITES BOTTLE RECYCLE; just tell them it's for the MCMATH DRY GRAD, and you donations will be put in our account.

Thanks from all of us at Robert A. McMath Secondary. replys to: mickeyread@shaw.ca