In the Community

See Thunder from Down Under When: Friday, April 12, 8 p.m. Australia’s all-male erotic dance group, Thunder from Down Under, performs at the River Rock Casino Friday.

There will be therapy dogs and bubble tea.

The rain held off Sunday afternoon, making for a lovely Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival in Garry Point Park. Steveston village was packed with people going to look at the 255 akebono trees in full bloom.

A gathering devoted to European swordsmanship and martial arts is coming to the Richmond Oval this weekend. Richmond is host to the Vancouver International Swordplay Symposium from April 5 to 7, which will feature lectures and swordplay workshops.

This Saturday will be a very proud day for all Richmondites of Ukrainian descent. For the Ukrainian Community Society of Ivan Franko will be hosting its 80 th anniversary celebration at its Francis Road base, close to Railway Avenue.

Richmondites curious about plans to enhance the London/Steveston Park are invited to an open house later this month. On April 13 from 12 to 4 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Richmond is hosting a table tennis tournament for people who are 50 years or older to raise funds for outdoor table tennis tables in Richmond’s parks.

The Richmond branch of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (RCMSAR) hosted a fundraiser and annual safety check, along with the Royal City Yacht Club at Imperial Landing last week.

An autism job fair is being hosted in Richmond next week, featuring more than 17 of Canada’s top employers. On Monday, April 8, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Pacific Autism Family Network, 3688 Cessna Drive, the Spectrum Works event will take place.

Following our feature on Richmond's tattoo artists making their mark in the city, the News asked community members what they think of getting inked. Q: Do you have any tattoos? Cade Kran Tattoo artist "Yes, I do. My dad's a tattoo artist.