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Wednesday Want to update your job search tools? A free workshop on LinkedIn and the Job Search takes place Oct. 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Brighouse Branch of Richmond Public Library .

Wednesday

Want to update your job search tools? A free workshop on LinkedIn and the Job Search takes place Oct. 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Brighouse Branch of Richmond Public Library. Participants will learn how to make an online profile on LinkedIn, one of the world’s largest occupational networking sites, and use it for every part of their job search. This workshop presented by Geoff Frost, an employment counsellor at Avia Employment Services, is part of a monthly “Help Wanted” series to help job seekers navigate the Canadian job market. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413, or register online at: yourlibrary.ca/events.

Friday

Come celebrate National Science and Technology Weekat the annual Science Bash at the Brighouse Branch of Richmond Public Library. This free, drop in event from 1 - 4 p.m. will include interactive displays, fun experiments and hands-on, family-friendly activities. Children will be able to learn about space, nature and scientific processes from groups such as UBC Let’s Talk Science, Parks Canada, SFU Science in Action and the Royal Astronomical Society.

Saturday

Follow a trail of jack-o’-lanterns to discover what goes bump in the night at the Richmond Nature Park. Meet the creatures that make Halloween fun and a little bit scary! An adult must accompany children. This event is for all ages. Saturday Oct. 25 and Sunday Oct. 26, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 per family.

 

Take a free, 15-minute tour of historical buildings that were home to Britannia Heritage Shipyards’ multiethnic workers and hear tales of Halloween traditions. Tour dates: Saturday Oct. 25 and Sunday Oct. 26, from 1 - 4 p.m. Britannia Heritage Shipyards is located at 5180 Westwater Dr.

Upcoming

Richmond Public Library, in partnership with Vancouver Coastal Health, is offering free programs in English and Mandarin on the risks of hypertension, or high blood pressure, and how to decrease the risks. The programs will be offered in a four-part series, in English and Mandarin, and will be held in the Community Place room at the Brighouse (Main) Branch Library, 7700 Minoru Gate. Registration is required. Participants can register for one session or all four. For more information or to register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, go to www.yourlibrary.ca/events, or call 604-231-6413.

Ongoing

Scarecrows are invading Steveston Village. But don’t panic, it’s just the Steveston Merchants Association’s (SMA) 5th Annual Steveston Scarecrow Crawlwhere cleverly themed scarecrows, often reflecting the personality of participating businesses, will be displayed Oct. 1 to 31. So, be sure to bring your camera and pose with the guardians who lurk outside businesses and in store windows. And vote for your favourite scarecrow by visiting the Steveston Scarecrow Crawl Facebook page.

Volunteers

The Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop, which helps raise funds for hospital equipment, seniors and patients in our community, is looking for volunteers for a variety of positions. If you are reliable and have three hours a week to spare please contact (Ms.) Christy Sandhu at 604-675-2590 Ext 21857 or email christy.sandhu@vch.ca.

If you have some spare time and would like to volunteer your services to the community, the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary has a couple of options. First, the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop, which helps raise funds for hospital equipment, patients and seniors in our community, is looking for volunteers for a variety of three to four-hour shifts. Experience with retail sales/cash an asset. Second, the Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Lottery Booth, which helps raise funds for hospital equipment, patients and seniors in our community, is looking for volunteers for a variety of shifts. Experience with retail sales/cash an asset.  BC Lottery training will be provided. Contact (Ms.) Terry Krahn at 604-278-9711 Ext. 4731 or terry.krahn@vch.ca for either of these positions.