The AC Pionairs Club of Richmond has its next meeting scheduled on Feb. 20 at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way in Richmond, BC, at 10 a.m.
Richmond Public Library is partnering with Richmond Addiction Services Society (RASS) to offer a two-hour program called "Substance Abuse and the Family" on Feb. 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brighouse (Main) Branch library, 7700 Minoru Gate. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary. ca/progs. Participants will not only get to know the impacts that substance use has on families in general, but will walk away with a better understanding of the importance of personal as well as parental boundaries. The speaker will also discuss the impacts of youth drug use on families and how parents can create dialogue and open up conversation rather than continuously find themselves in conflict with their children.
Seed stock loss. Is it important? Seedy Saturday is designed to explain the situation by looking at how vital seeds are for the continued well-being of our communities. The event on March 1 at the Thompson Community Centre (5151 Granville Ave.) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A wide variety of seed, tree, berry, native plant, composting and mushroom vendors will be available. Visitors can bring their own seeds to exchange and trade. For more information visit richmondfoodsecurity. org/6th-annual-seedy-saturday/.
Car lovers can help give cancer fundraisers a boost at the River Rock Casino Resort on March 1. That's where more than 150 exotic cars enthusiasts will be driving their prized luxury cars through South West Marine Drive to Spanish Banks all to raise awareness and funds for organizer Marko Radovic's Ride to Conquer Cancer efforts. More information can be found on the open Facebook group "Drive to Conquer Cancer - DCC".
