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Community Events October 2009:
GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY SOCIETY
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Where will you find such ghostly characters as Lulu Sweet, the Bloody Butcher, Crispy Carl and the Bluestone Girl? Inside the 114 year-old Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site in Steveston on Saturday, October 24th, Sunday, October 25th and Saturday, October 31st! The lofty rafters and echoing hallways of the Cannery offer a multitude of shadowy nooks and crannies for these Halloween spirits to hide, so expect to be surprised! The frightening phantoms of the past will lead you on a spooky yet informative tour of the national historic site. There are tours that will appeal to all age groups. Schedule for the Haunted History Tours is as follows:
October 24
1:00 pm 2:30 and 4:00 pm Traditional Halloween Tours.
5:30 pm A very scary twilight tour (not recommended for young children).
October 25
1:00 pm 2:30 and 4:00 pm Traditional Halloween Tours.
5:30 pm A very scary twilight tour (not recommended for young children).
October 31
1:00 pm A not-so-scary tour for young children
2:30 and 4:00 pm Traditional Halloween Tours.
5:30 pm A very scary twilight tour (not recommended for young children).
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Tour space is limited, please call (604) 664-9009 to reserve.
The Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site of Canada is operated by the non-profit Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, on behalf of Parks Canada. Location: 12138 Fourth Avenue, Richmond (Steveston Village). Admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors $7.50, Children $4.50, under 6 years free. Family Admission: $22.00. Free parking is available. 
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
National Historic Site of Canada
DECEMBER CHRISTMAS
SHOPPING HOURS
Friday, Dec. 4th
(Late Night Shopping)
Friday, Dec. 11th, 18th
Saturdays, Dec. 5th,, 12th, 19th
Sundays, Dec. 6th, 13th, 20th |
12:00 am – 8:00 pm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
12:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Great Christmas Gifts at Affordable Prices
Located just inside the glass doors of the Cannery
Browsers Welcomed
Located just inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Glass Doors STEVESTON MUSEUM AND POST OFFICE
THINK LOCAL FOR ALL YOUR HOLIDAY POSTAGE!!
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.
Treasure Cottage Thrift Store located at 3800 Moncton Street in the heart of Steveston is in need of mature volunteers willing to donate 4 hours a week to assist us in sorting, pricing and merchandising incoming donations. All net proceeds directly support the SOS Children’s Village BC (www.sosbc.org)
Store hours are Monday through Saturday from 10:00 to 4:00 and Sundays from 11:30 to 4:00
Volunteering is a great way to support and give back to your community and great for your resume as well!! We are a group of dedicated volunteers who love to laugh and socialize while we work. Please call Barb at 604-274-8866 for more information.
Come and shop for amazing bargains, check out our daily specials or drop off your gently used adult clothing, books and household items.
We can now offer to pick up small articles of furniture only for a small fee and space permitting.
Visit our website at www.sosbc.org.
"Nothing in the world is more important than to care for a child".
THE RICHMOND HOSPITAL AUX. THRIFT SHOP
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. Come October we will
have a wide variety of Halloween costumes and related
items available.
Our annual Curio sale will happen Friday November 6 and Saturday November 7.
The store is located in the restored heritage church building, 3731 Chatham Street at the corner of Chatham and Second Ave in Steveston.
New volunteers are always welcome. If you are interested in giving back to your community, please call Jan Halliday at 604-244-5176.
EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEERS AGED 55+
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Help Richmond seniors maintain their independence and stay in their homes longer. Interesting volunteer opportunities are available including: |
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
THE RICHMOND CHRISTMAS FUND NEEDS YOU!
Volunteers are desperately needed for the following:
· Driver for toy Pick up
· Data entry for registration
· Office Coordinator
· Hamper Coordinator
· Office Assistant
· Registration and Distribution Assistants
· Special Events Assistants
· And more!
With your help the Richmond Christmas Fund will be able to give assist seniors, children and families with grocery vouchers and new toys..
We will gratefully accept donations of money, gift cards, toys or time! As much or as little as you can give, every little bit counts!
We look forward to hearing from all of you. Please share this information with others who might be interested in helping this worthwhile project. We need all the help we can get!
Registration Details - Help Spread the Word Do you know of someone who would benefit from our services?
The Richmond Christmas Fund will be accepting registrations beginning Monday November 16 to Saturday November 21 and Monday November 23 to Saturday November 28 during the hours of 10am to 12pm in the Richmond Caring Place. Evening registration will be open Thursday November 19 and Friday November 20 during the hours of 6pm to 8pm in the Richmond Caring Place.
For eligibility information, please call the office for details, 604-279-7035.
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
REGISTRATION FOR SEA CADETS - Boys & Girls 9 to 18.
You can register by attending the following training nights: Navy League - 9-11 yrs Tuesdays 6:30 pm or Sea Cadet 12-18 yrs Wednesdays 6:30pm
7411 River Rd, Richmond - Tel: 604-270-3231
THERE IS NO COST TO JOIN OR PARTICIPATE. SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN INCLUDE SAILING, FIRST AID, MUSIC, PRECISION & RIFLE DRILL, SEAMANSHIP, SURVIVAL SKILLS, LEADERSHIP AND SUMMER CAMP. HOME OF THE NATIONAL SEA CADET OF THE YEAR 2009
STEVESTON HARBOUR AUTORITY – http://www.stevestonharbour.com/
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 HEART OF RICHMOND AIDS SOCIETY 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.
FOR SALE
AUGUST FORSTER UPRIGHT PIANO - $6000
Size 57” long x 41.5 high x 21.5 deep, Black Lacquer, hardly used, beautiful condition. Comfortable bench. Has been dust covered for the past 8 years. Beautiful sounding and tuned. Asking $6000. Rare and hard to find. http://www.august-foerster.de . We also can take MasterCard, Visa, or Amex.
Contact: lake-woman@hotmail.com
Each August Förster instrument consists of more that 12,000 parts combined by skilled craftsmen into a masterpiece of highest precision. It takes thousands of steps, secrets learned over generations and many months to build an instrument of such an outstanding style and quality. The name August Förster stands for quality and individuality. Every single part is furnished with love to the detail. The parts are then assembled to create a unique and individual piece of art. The tone as well as the design are superior to assembly line production.
Awards
Förster pianos have won many awards for quality and tone, including the "Verleihung der Goldmedaille für den Rokokoflügel" in 1987.In The Piano Book by Larry Fine, the German-made August Förster piano receives the highest possible rating in the areas of performance, quality control, and confidence (Fine’s term for general durability). In his "Group 1: Highest Quality Performance Pianos" category, Fine ranks the modern August Förster piano as superior to such internationally respected instruments as C. Bechstein, Fazioli, Grotrian, and Steinway & Sons. In addition, Fine praises the modern Förster piano for its "remarkable bass," and also comments on a particular "responsiveness" of the Renner action when observed in the Förster application
In Popular Culture - An August Förster piano was seen by audiences worldwide as the featured instrument in the movie, "The Pianist."
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