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3 Things to do this weekend in Richmond

Korean Orchestra: Saturday, Sept. 9 String Ensemble Angelorum is a performing orchestra from South Korea that includes young musicians with and without special needs.
Korean Orchestra
String Ensemble Angelorum is a performing orchestra from South Korea that includes young musicians with and without special needs. iIt will perform at Richmond's Fraserview Church Saturday night. Tickets are by donation. Photo submitted

Korean Orchestra: Saturday, Sept. 9

String Ensemble Angelorum is a performing orchestra from South Korea that includes young musicians with and without special needs.

It is guided by a simple but noble mission: to make the world a better place through music. Since 2015, this group has inspired and entertained thousands, playing to sold out shows across South Korea.

Now, as part of its tour in British Columbia hosted by Inclusion BC, the orchestra will perform at Richmond's Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis Drive, at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Tickest are by donation at the door. More information can be found at InclusionBC's website.

Parkinson’s Superwalk: Saturday, Sept. 9

Parkinson SuperWalk is the most important awareness and fundraising event for Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC). This year’s goal is to attract over 2,400 walkers and raise at least $460,000 in B.C.

Proceeds will go to research and essential services to the 13,300 individuals and their families who live with Parkinson’s in the province.

The event is free and open to everyone. Registration begins at Minoru Arenas at 1 p.m., and the walk will end at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, check SuperWalkBC's website.

Forever Young 8K: Sunday, Sept. 10

This Sunday is Canada's Grandparents Day.

Senior walkers and runners (over 55) are welcome to join an eight-kilometre walk/run starting from the Richmond Olympic Oval Olympic Riverside Plaza.

This event celebrates active seniors, setting an example to encourage all seniors to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Registration is open on ForeverYoung8k.ca for a $50 free if registrating on Sept. 8 and 60$ for registration on the day of race.

This is a non-profit event and all proceeds will go to the Dream On Seniors Wish Foundation.