Skip to content

Around Town

THURSDAY Every Thursday night is Bingo at St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Alban's Rd.

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. +

SATURDAY

The Friends of the Richmond Public Library hosts their semiannual mini book sale at the Brighouse branch on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10: 30 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m.

This is a fiction book sale only. Help the environment and bring your own reusable bag.

SUNDAY

The Runner Girl Speaker Series presents Running Nutrition on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 11: 30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. with Christine Blanchette at the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd. All presentations are free and open to men, however, registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call 6047188060.

Join the Children's Organ Transplant Society for its 1st Annual Walk & Fun Run on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Richmond Oval Plaza on the Fraser River. You can stroll, walk or run the 2k or 5k non-competitive route to raise awareness and funds to support families and children who have been given a second chance at life.

Registration is $10/child up to 18 years old and $20/adult. To register, visit www.childrensots.org.

MONDAY

Join the Canadian Federation of University Women of Richmond on Monday, Sept. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Nature Park. Find out more about CFUWRichmond and their activities. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call Claire at 604-241-4542 or email [email protected].

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.

Richmond Golden Rods & Reels Society presents its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Japanese Cultural Centre in Steveston. Anyone interested in fishing is invited to attend. For more infor-mation, call Mr. Kelly at 604-274-2218.

WEDNESDAY

Power to Parent offers a DVD course and discussion group facilitated by Christine Boecker called Parent-Child Relationship: The Vital Connection for eight Wednesday evening sessions beginning Sept. 28 from 6: 16-8: 30 p.m. in the boardroom of Touchstone Family Association, 1206411 Buswell St. Cost per person is $180 for all sessions. To register, call Boecker at 604-338-9211 or email at travelb@shaw.