Local Arts

SATURDAY Michael Schratter is coming home. After cycling nearly 40,000 km around the world to raise awareness of mental health issues, the elementary school teacher and advocate will complete his worldwide trek on Saturday, Nov.

Steveston is preparing to welcome the Christmas season with a community display of lights, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, and the arrival of Santa. On Saturday Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

The search is on for the heroes who saved passengers from the flaming fuselage of Flight 204.

Mary's Wedding illustrates the true human cost of war

In a bid to address concerns over a lack of police presence, a city centre community RCMP office is being readied in Richmond.

Richmond will pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who served their country during war times Friday, Nov. 11. The city expects more than 800 participants and marching bands to take part in the commemorations.

Ongoing until Dec. 8 Solo Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings by Japanese Artist Naoki Totsuka 10 gorgeous paintings by watercolour artist Naoki Totsuka is on display until Dec. 8.

FRIDAY CDI Richmond hosts a Nursing Fair, offering free blood pressure and blood glucose testing, on Friday, Oct. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. at 180-4351 No. 3 Rd. RSVP at 6042790003. SATURDAY The Heart & Soul 2011 Dinner Dance happens Saturday, Oct.

WEDNESDAY The Richmond Garden Club presents Brian Minter, speaking about Keeping Your Garden Alive in Winter, on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Minoru Pavilion, 7191 Granville Ave. Nonmembers are welcome by donation.

It was the roaring twenties.