THE STEVESTON VILLAGER BUSINESS DIRECTORY

THE COMPUTER TUTOR - If I can't fix it, it ain't broke!

Ken is a local computer technician who has been serving the friendly folks of Steveston since 2000. Relying on word of mouth recommendations, his clientele has steadily grown in the last 8 years. Whether you need an upgrade, a complete installation, or any other form of assistance, THE COMPUTER TUTOR can definitely get you going! Seniors enjoy a substantial discount at just $30.00 per hour. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Please call Ken at 604 271-4462 or Email Ken at thecomputertutor@telus.net

Yap Announces - NEWS RELEASE
Visit John's website at: www.johnyapmla.bc.ca

I would like to announce the opening of my campaign office and invite you to the official Grand Opening on Sunday, February 22nd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. Please take the time to drop by and visit with your community neighbours and provide me with your feedback and ideas about our community and the provincial government, as we work towards the next provincial election on May 12th. Our office is located at 3866 Bayview Street, Unit #310, above the Charthouse Restaurant on the Steveston waterfront. I look forward to seeing you. If you have any questions, please call our office at 778-297-1948 or email john.yap@bcliberals.com.

MIKE'S TAX SERVICE

We would like to wish all of our Richmond clients a very Happy New Year! Our office will reopen on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 and our business hours will be: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Tuesday to Friday and 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday. We are closed Sunday and Monday. Our office location is the same at: Ste. 218, 3580 Moncton Street, Steveston. Our phone number after February 10th is (604)273-3702.

We are a full service tax preparation/efile firm and welcome new clients. For further information, please call our Toll Free line at: 1-866-864-8934.

VANCOUVER PADDLEWHEELER -

(604) 525-4465
(604) 525-5944, 1-877-825-1302
info@vancouverpaddlewheeler.com
http://www.vancouverpaddlewheeler.com/
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WE'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2009 (WHO ISN'T), WITH OUR 20TH ANNIVERSARY AND NEW WESTMINSTER CELEBRATING IT'S 150TH BIRTHDAY (NEW WESTMINSTER WAS THE CAPITAL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA FROM 1859 - 1866).

We’re adding some new specialty cruises to our schedule including St. Patrick's Day, Easter Sunday Brunch and we'll be travelling to Harrison Hot Springs this year again. Harrison Hot Springs is celebrating it's 60th anniversary of it's incorporation.

We've also made some changes to our regularly scheduled cruises as well, now all cruises have meals included and we're going to make them extra special to celebrate our anniversary.

You may want to check out our web site for more pictures and our full schedule for this year.

THE STEVESTON HOTEL

We have lunch specials starting at $6.95 Monday - Fridays, bands and DJ's on the weekends, Karaoke on Thursday nights 9-1, Prime Rib Dinner on Fri & Sat....

102 - 3811 Chatham St., Tel/Fax 604-241-0933

Chocolate Teaser & Tea Leaves Readings Tuesday, February 24th, 6:30-7:30pm, Raintree Spa

NEW

We’re opening a photo studio February 1st, right in Steveston Village! Presenting The Lighthouse Photographic Studio Portrait & Wedding Photography Grand Opening February 1st #110, 12031 First Avenue Steveston Village

PMC Wireless
www.pmcwireless.com
Web technology that works
Richmond, BC, Canada
w+1(604) 248 4343 m+1(604) 762 6921
paul.magnus@pmcwireless.com

FUSION FITNESS STUDIO

specializes in exercising using the Pilates reformer, cadilac, wanda chair and the barrel. we also have circuit Pilates classes so you can add some cardio to your Pilates. My goal at fusion fitness is to build up your strength by building your muscle mass, gain flexibility that you loose as you get older or keep the flexibility that you have when you are young . Stretching also is a big part of Pilates with a bit of a difference strength stretching. u will gain a very strong core but also the rest of your body will be strong from your fingers down to your toes. did i mention i like to have fun to.
604-275-1110 www.fusionfitnessstudio.com

DAPHNE MARLATT JUST RELEASED: an intriguing CD of spoken word and music
Daphne Marlatt reads passages from STEVESTON with music by Robert Minden & Carla Hallett
Listen to a world of splendid acoustic sound: multiphonic waterphones, musical saws, blown bottles, floating bowls and voice as you enter a fascinating aural universe encompassing the lyrical intensity of Daphne Marlatt’s poetry.
Like Light Off Water
order CD or MP3 at: LostSound.com
otterbay@LostSound.com
“Like Light Off Water is a new kind of soundscape, the musical score of 3 psyches collaborating on what is certainly one of the great poems of the recent past.”Craig Tapping, Department of English, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, Canada

We’re thankful at H2O HAIR & NAIL CO. This past year has seen wonderful changes in our salon. Jennifer has a beautiful baby girl over 6 months old now and very healthy. Look for Jen’s return in May or June.

We have a NEW LOOK at H2O. Renovations have been completed and we’re very pleased with the outcome.

We also have a much larger selection of Fashion Jewellery.

New services we’ve added; Authentic Japanese Straightening. Call us for a free consultation.
You’ll love the results!

We thank all of you who have been with us these Many years and look forward to new clients
experiencing our hair and nail services.
Wishing you a healthy and happy NEW YEAR! from all of us at H2O HAIR & NAIL CO.
Marlene, Julia, Anna Tina, Sharon, Simon
and Jennifer.

230-12240 Second Ave, Richmond ( Steveston)
604 241 5593, www.h2ohairnail.com
Open Tuesday to Saturday

NEUENDESIGN I would like to introduce my Company, NeuenDesign. NeuenDesign provides Real Estate, Interior Design and Renovation Consultation to Buyers, Sellers and Realtors. We offer a variety of services under this umbrella. See service section of my web page. For this introduction and newsletter submission I will focus on our Ready, Stage, Sell service (however would like it known all services provided, so readers are aware). It is offered at a modest $149 ( includes Staging and accessorizing (using your own items), room re-purposing, PLUS cleaning and de-cluttering.) and is just a super VALUE for the service. The basis of the price and offering is for homes under 1500sq’, for homes larger than that we would have to provide a quote.

JOHN B. BEATTY will be among a talented group of Richmond Artists who will be showing their paintings for sale at the Richmond Olympic Oval February 14th, 12-9 and February 15th, 12-7 as part of the Richmond Winter Festival.

If more information is required, feel free to contact by e-mail.
Ciao. John

JAZZERCISE - (604) 813-3990
It Shows (Cardio – Strength – Stretch)
When you love your workout, the results come easy.
That’s why Jazzercise blends aerobics, yoga, pilates, and kick-boxing movements into fun dance routines set to fresh music.
All fitness levels welcome – Start anytime – Your FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES ARE FREE!

South Arm United Church Gym (corner of No. 3 Road & Steveston Highway)

• Mon/Wed 5:30pm
• Tue/Thu 6:00pm
• Sat 9:00am

Contact Janice (604) 813-3990 : trifjan@shaw.ca

THE BEATMERCHANT Hi Folks, SUMMER'S COMING SOON! The Beatmerchant in association with the Gulf of Georgia Cannery and the Steveston Folk Club will be putting on nine open air music shows this summer at the Cannery on their open wooden deck with seating for 150 people.

The music series is called 'MUSIC AT THE CANNERY' and will start in July and run every Saturday evening at 6:30 pm until the end of August 2009.

Details of artists who will be appearing and dates to follow

Frankie Neilson
Beatmerchant CDs, DVDs & Records
12240 2nd Ave @ Bayview
604 204 0044
email: frankie@beatmerchant.com

SIGNING START - www.signingstart.com

Baby and Children's Sign Language Instructor
Sign Language Programs to enrich the Family
Join with me to give your child- A "Signing Start"
signingstart@dccnet.com
604-940-2785

BARGAINS!
On Fall & Winter & Select Summer Goods
Up to 60 % off
Clearance continues until stock is gone.
Jet-Lag Travel Fashion Boutique
12031 2nd Ave., Richmond, B.C. V7E 3L6
Tel (604) 277-3331
jet-lagtravelfashion.com
Jet-lagtravelfashion@shaw.ca

We Carry:
* Baggallini Bags, * One Sole Shoes, * Ezze Wear,
* FDJ Jeans, * Hemp, * Bamboo, * Travel Accessories, *Formal Wear
February Tab Bra Clinic
Saturday, February 14th, 12 – 5 pm.
Call Jet-Lag Travel Fashion Boutique at 604-277-3331 for an appointment.
Drop-ins also welcomed on a first come basis.
Open 7 days a week:
Mon – Fri 10:30-5
Sat 10-5:30
Sun 12:30-4:30

Chatham Speech and Language Services Unit #110 – 3671 Chatham Street Richmond, BC V7E 2Z1

Phone: 604-271-7523 E-mail: dmilsom@shaw.ca
Website: www.speechandlanguageservice.com

SPRING BREAK CAMPS! at THE ARTS CONNECTION

Choose from a wide variety of spring break camps—part time or full day. Exciting themes including: Mamma Mia (musical theatre), The Enchanted Forest (mural on canvas), Multi-Arts (dance, vocal group and visual arts), and Cool Science for Curious Kids (daycare camp). Download off our website (www.theartsconnection.ca) or call us at 604-241-0141

Something special for your sweetheart? CELEBRATIONS at The Arts Connection - 12191 First Avenue - Steveston Village, can create a great balloon bouquet with our great selection of mylar and latex Valentine's balloons.

Call in your order for pickup on February 14th (604-241-0141), email in your order at info@theartsconnection.ca or drop by and see us in person.

Kid’s Party Supplies! “Celebrations” at The Arts Connection’s First Avenue location has the largest selection of children’s licensed theme based party products in Vancouver and Richmond! All supplies are on sale with discounts from 10 – 40.

Themes include Backyardigans, Hannah Montana, Wall-E-, Miss Spider, Shrek, Mickey Mouse, Thomas the Train, Pirate and many, many more! Check out our website at www.theartsconnection.ca or visit us Mon-Thurs (9am-7pm), Fri (9am-5pm) and Sat (9am-1pm).

Paddington Station Preschool Open House The Arts Connection’s award-winning preschool, Paddington Station Finearts Preschool, will hold an OPEN HOUSE at both its locations for parents interested in placement for their child in September 09.

Our teachers will be available to answer questions regarding the program. Please feel free to invite friends and aquaintances.

Main Preschool Location: 12191 First Avenue Preschool only at this location – 3 and 4 yr olds Saturday, February 21 3:00 – 5:00 pm

Childcare Location: #1 – 12494 No. 2 Road
This program is a daycare program that includes a structured preschool program in the mornings. Flexible programming available—choice of days and half days/full days. Ages 2.5 to 5 yr olds

Sunday, February 22 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Juried Richmond Student Art Competition and Exhibition

The Community Arts Council of Richmond invites Richmond High School students from ages 13-18 to participate in our upcoming juried Student Art Exhibition from March 1-15, 2009. Work will be accepted in two age categories (13-15 yrs and 16-18 yrs) and in the categories of two-dimensional art, three-dimensional art, and photography.

Prizes will be awarded to the first and second place winners selected in each category at the Opening Reception. All secondary school teachers (public and private) in Richmond have received submission packages as submissions must be provided by teachers and will not be accepted directly from students. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 5:00 pm. Students attending secondary schools in Vancouver (public or private) may register, provided that they are Richmond residents. Submission guidelines and other information available at www.richmondartscouncil.org

RE-DREAMING THE SECOND HALF OF LIFAN INTRODUCTION TO RE-DREAMING THE SECOND HALF OF LIFE WITH PENNY ALLPORT (Note: Cross culturally 36 is the turning point of the Second Half of Life!)

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Raintree Wellness Spa, No. 2 Road, Steveston, $10 minimum donation to Richmond Women's Resource Centre. Call to pre-register at 604 274 4426.
Discover the Eight Gates of Initiation in The Second Half of Life (adapted from the work of Cross Cultural Anthropologist, Angeles Arrien)
Track your life’s journey, make meaning from the threads unraveled and re-weave them into an integrated and embodied life you can call your own.
Explore themes of changing identity, answering the call of creative longings, relationships as spiritual practice, legacy making, sensuality and the changing body, integrity and authenticity.

Receive the wisdom gifts of tending your life as if it really mattered.

This workshop offers a sneak-peak into Penny's Re-Dreaming The Second Half of Life 10 month Journey (once a month Thursday evening or Tuesday morning gatherings) Classes offered in Steveston and Wilson Creek, Sunshine Coast.

For more information contact Penny at:
Tel: 604-803-4607
Email: pennyallport@gmail.com
www.pennyallport.com

Homemade gourmet burgers from the grill!

Check out our
JUMBO PRAWNS / GRILLED PORK BURGERS
Starting Feb 09

105-3800 Bayview St. @ Steveston Landing 604-275-5224

PACIFIC design FURNITURE

105 - 12417 No.2 Rd. Richmond, B.C. V7E 6H6 Tel: (604) 204-0700 Fax: (604) 204-0754 pacificdesign@telus.net www.pacificdesign.ca CUSTOM MANUFACTURING & INTERIORS FURNISHING

Enjoy hundreds of dollars of product FREE!
PRINCESS HOUSE OFFERS
the best hostess rewards
and customer specials.
Invite us in and see
what everybody is talking about.

Princess House Canada
Your Home, Your Life, Your way

Call Lawson 604 603 9827
to book your party today

BUTTONS & SOLES - Children’s Shoe & Clothing Boutique

Inventory Clearance Sale
30% off on all Winter Boots
50% off all Winter Coats
25-50% off selected clothing
Plus………
Purchase 1st item at regular price, receive 2nd item (equal or lesser value) at 50% off regular price (exceptions apply)

“For the ones we love so much”

STEPIN’ OUT Shoes & Accessories Boutique Inventory Clearance Sale Selected Boots & Shoes 50% off

Plus….. plus……
Purchase 1st item at regular price, receive 2nd item (equal or lesser value) at 50% off regular price (exceptions apply)

See the beginning of our new spring arrivals
“Shoes & Friends….you can never have too many”

ALASKA CRUISETOURS with
incredible fares, free upgrades, and more!

Celebrate Alaska's 50th anniversary with our new Alaska Wilderness Sale! Extraordinary savings on our newest cruisetours from Seattle - including the flight - Experience all the glaciers, mountains and wildlife you've always wanted to see.

CRUISETOUR FARES roundtrip from Seattle*
11 nights - Balcony from $1,299 - Mini-Suite from $1,599
12 nights - Balcony from $1,399 - Mini-Suite from $1,699

*Highlights include:
 7-day Alaska cruise including Glacier Bay
 4- or 5-day tour to Denali National Park and Mt. McKinley wilderness lodges
 Same-day rail service between wilderness lodges and the ship
 Free stateroom upgrades and incredibly low fares
 Airfare included between Seattle and Anchorage

For your free brochure!
Call Steveston Travel Consultant
Chris Boecker 604.338.9211
www.TravelBoecker.com
Expert Travel Planning for Families & Single Parents