Thursday
The Zombies 50th Anniversary Tour with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone and special guests Strawbs Accoustic is coming to the River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 1855985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
The Richmond Gogos present their second Annual Gala Evening- Hand in Hand with African Grandmothers, in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmother to Grandmother Campaign that assists AIDS victims and the grandmothers who are raising AIDS orphans in sub-Saharan Africa. The Gala will take place on Thursday, Oct. 13 from 5: 30 to 9: 30 p.m. at the Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way. You will enjoy a wonderful meal, entertainment, a marketplace that includes our own crafts, Kazuri jewellery made in Africa, children's baskets and a live auction. Tickets are $40. Please come and bring your friends! Call 604-275-9536 or email laurisw@shaw.ca to purchase tickets, or for further information on this event.
Every Thursday night is Bingo at St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Alban's Rd. Come and join an evening of fun and lots of exciting prizes, while supporting programs such as community outreach, youth program, hospital visitations and seniors outreach. Make it a date every Thursday. For more information, call 604-277-3213. Must be 19 years or older to play.
Upcoming
The next Single's Mingle in Steveston takes place on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. sharp at the Charthouse Restaurant, #200-3866 Bayview St. For ages 40 to 60. Tickets are $30 per person and include one drink and appetizers. (You must register in advance indicating your age range). For more information or to register, email info@ harmonymillermanagement.com.
On Saturday, Oct. 15 the Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) is hosting its signature annual fundraiser, Western Roundup at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel, 7311 Westminster Hwy. There will be a buffet dinner, raflle, 50-50 draws, western and country line dance performance. Join in to live music with Five-anda-Half Cowboys Band. Tickets are $65 or $600 for a table of 10. ($20 tax receipt per ticket). For more information or to purchase tickets, call 604-232-2404 or visit www.rcdrichmond.org.
Every Christmas, the Richmond Christmas Fund distributes grocery vouchers to more than 2,000 low-income local residents and provides nearly 1,000 children under 15 with toys, books, and gift cards. The Christmas Fund is a program that depends on community support. Volunteer opportunities are available as toy room assistants, registration assistants, after school toy sorters, gift wrappers, and more. People of all ages are invited to volunteer, though those under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Training will take place in late October and early November. To apply for a volunteer position with the Richmond Christmas Fund, visit www.volunteerrichmond.ca or call 604-279-7020.
