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Winter Wonderland Skate: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15, 16 and 17:
At various times throughout the weekend, get along to Minoru Arenas, 7551 Minoru Gate to skate to festive music (pictured right) surrounded by thousands of sparkling lights, real snowbanks, decorated holiday trees and more. Regular admission rates apply. Group rates for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 604-448-5366, email [email protected] or go online to: Richmond.ca/Arenas.
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Annual Toy Drive in Memory of Victor Ghirra: Saturday, Dec. 16:
From 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. get along to Riverside Hall, 14500 River Rd. to donate an unwrapped, new toy to help charities such as: BC Children’s Hospital; the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau; Canuck Place; the Richmond Christmas Fund and underprivelaged Richmond schoolkids.
This is the 11th year of the toy drive, which was started to carry on the work of the late Victor “Secret Santa” Ghirra who, along with his friend, used to fill his car full of new toys and take the lot down to BC Children’s Hospital to make an anonymous donation before Christmas.
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Longest Night: Saturday, Dec. 16:
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy, celebrate the Longest Night. Entry by donation. Create lanterns to light up the night sky, write your wishes on paper to then toss in the fire to set them free. Enjoy face painting, seasonal crafts and roasting marshmallows. There’s also the new Jingle Bell craft market.
