FRIDAY
The 11th Annual Steveston Seafood & Wine Festival happens Friday, May 4 from 7 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Historic Site, 12138 4th Ave. Tickets are $65 and include appetizers and more than 100 bottles of different wines. Silent and live auctions. For more information, visit www. stevestonrotary.org or call 604-277-1131. You can also purchase tickets from any Steveston Rotary Club member.
SATURDAY
Kids Only Swap Meet happens on Saturday May 5. The East Richmond Community Association and Cambie Community Centre will host the meet at 12800 Cambie Rd. New and gently used items will be on sale including clothing, toys and books. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All funds help support centre programming. Contact: 604-233-8399.
SUNDAY
10th Anniversary Hike for Hospice happens Sunday May 6 at 9 a.m. at Garry Point Park. Bring your family and join us for a great hike along Richmond's beautiful west dyke. Registration by donation. For more information call 604-279-7140.
Moms Unite Swap Meet happens Sunday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd. Free admission. Tables are $15. Call 6047188060 for more information.
Local Volkssport club is hosting a non-competitive 5K/10K walk in Terra Nova on Sunday, May 6, starting at 10 am. Free for new participants. For more information, call Verni at 604-682-8390.
TUESDAY
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month through to June, at the Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No 2 Rd, Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome. For more information, call Pat McKendrick at 604-271-6065 or Mary James 604-277-5977.
WEDNESDAY
Volunteer Richmond Information Services (VRIS), Seniors Community Support Services is accepting registration for the first Caregivers Education and Support series to be conducted in Cantonese. A caregiver is anyone who provides unpaid care and support for an adult (55 plus) living in Richmond. The first of five once-a-week Caregiver Education and Support sessions begins Wednesday, May 2 from 1: 30 to 3: 30 p.m. at South Arm Community Centre. Topics include stress management, navigating the health care system, and more. This program is free, but there are limited spots available. Caregivers are advised to register early by contacting Peggy Tang at 604-279-7030 or ptang@ volunteerrichmond.ca.
Richmond Artists' Guild meets second Wednesday of the month, at 6: 30 p.m. at Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Visit www.richmondartistsguild.com or call 604-241-1120.
