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FRIDAY The Music at the Cannery series presents Hang-Ten Hangmen Friday, Aug. 5 at 6: 30 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave. Admission by donation. For more information, visit The Beat Merchant at www. beatmerchant.

FRIDAY

The Music at the Cannery series presents Hang-Ten Hangmen Friday, Aug. 5 at 6: 30 p.m. at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave. Admission by donation. For more information, visit The Beat Merchant at www. beatmerchant.com or the Steveston Folk Guild at www.stevestonfolk.net.

SATURDAY

If you are a new immigrant to Canada and age over 55, we would like to invite you to attend our S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Seniors Multicultural Potluck on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Richmond Caring Place, #345 - 7000 Minoru Blvd. You will have the opportunity to share your immigration story and experience with other newcomers and meet some new friends. Children between four to 12 years old are welcome for free. Please bring a specialty dish from your culture to share with us in the potluck. Fee: $2/adult (this fee will be refunded if you bring a dish for the potluck).

Richmond Chinese Evangelical Free Church (RCEFC) will be hosting a Charity Market on Saturday, Aug. 6. The Charity Market is a oneday free event taking place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RCEFC, 8040 No. 5 Rd. The day will feature booths offering treats, unique used goods, and games. There will be a hockey superskills contest and a photo booth as well.

SUNDAY

The Richmond Nature Park presents a Blueberry Sale and Tea on Sunday, Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 11851 Westminster Hwy. The blueberries are ripe and ready to enjoy. Free. For more information, call 604-276-4300.

TUESDAY

The Pacific Woodworkers Guild members meet on the third Tuesday of each month (except July and August). New members and guests are always welcome! They meet at 11060 No. 2 Rd. Come watch the presentations, get involved in the discussions and enjoy the refreshments.

THURSDAY

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 Leading Edge Toastmasters Club invites everyone to overcome their fear of public speaking on Friday, August 12 from 7: 30 to 9: 00 p.m. at Brighouse Park Pavilion by the Caring Place, 7840 Granville Ave. No RSVP required. For more information, call Irene at 604-274-3794 or email at tinyurl.com/leadingedgetm.