In the Community

Richmond Dodgeball League is hosting a “newbie” drop-in session tonight at Garden City elementary from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The session is intended for novice dodgeball players or anyone who is curious about the sport.

Public are welcome to attend the free concert at 6:30 p.m. on July 15 at Richmond Emmanuel Church

Donations have been pouring in to build a new playground at tiny Grauer elementary.

The 2018 Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) scholarship winners have been awarded, with 47 students receiving a total of $27,650.

The Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) policy was passed by the Richmond Board of Education in a 6-1 decision on June 27

Make a splash (while the sun is still out) at one of Richmond’s outdoor pools that are now open. Both the South Arm and Steveston outdoor pools are open until Sept. 3.

The 2018 Richmond Community Foundation (RCF) scholarship winners have been awarded, with 47 students receiving a total of $27,650.

Just in time to enjoy those warm, summer nights, Richmond will see a new park opening this month. On July 19, a celebration is scheduled to mark the opening of Aberdeen Park – a new city-run greenspace near Aberdeen Centre.

From top left, clockwise: Paul Arden, retied handyman: I love Canada, I love English Bay. I guess because I’m polite and nice. You know, typical politeness; I always say ‘sorry,’ even if someone else steps on my foot.

Honeymoon Suite, a Canadian hard rock band with more than 30 years of history, is ready to shake the stage at Easthope Avenue at the Steveston Salmon Festival.