In the Community

Steveston’s Garry Point Park is home to 255 cherry blossom trees.

If you’re looking for something seedy to do this Saturday, then Thompson Community Centre is just the place for you. The 10 th Seedy Saturday event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with 16 vendors and between 200 and 300 people expected to attend.

Vancouver Coastal Health has warned Richmondites over the past week to make sure their measles vaccinations are up to date after people infected with the virus visited several public spaces in the city.

Dozens of Richmondites braved the freezing temperatures Saturday for the Coldest Night of the Year charity walk, raising money to help Richmond’s homeless, hungry and less fortunate.

Richmond-based Aspac Developments celebrated the Year of the Pig by raising money for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation.

Some of Alice Wong's constituents received 2019 calendars in February.

Are you a Pokémon game lover? Then Richmond has the perfect place for you. The Pokémon Trainers' Gym at Richmond Public Library Cambie branch offers a place every Friday for students to train and battle their “Pokémons” with peers after school.

The mayor and council of Richmond are asking residents to wear pink on Feb 27 to show support for eradicating bullying. Feb. 27 is ERASE Bullying Day – ERASE stands for “Expect Respect and a Safe Education.

The annual walk raises money to help people who are “hungry, hurting or homeless.”

The sixth annual Rose's Angels event took place at the Richmond Jewish Day School last Sunday, where 70 volunteers took the time out of their long weekend to help create 1,200 care packages for local non-profit organizations.