Wednesday
Accomplished violinist Peter Fisher will be performing Wednesday, June 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Rosewood Manor, 6260 Blundell Rd. at Gilmore Gardens. For more information, visit Fisher's website at www.peterfisher.eu.
On Wednesday June 13, Richmond Support Group for the Visually Impaired will host the CNIB SHOP in the Steveston Community Centre (JapaneseCanadian Cultural Centre) between 10 a.m. and noon. Everyone will be welcome to browse and shop. CNIB shop has countless items specifically manufactured for people with less than 20/20 vision. Come and check out the many items for sale, both for personal and household use. Coffee will be served.
Richmond Artists' Guild is holding its last meeting before the summer break Wednesday June 13 at 6: 30 p.m. in the Art Room at Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. For more information, visit www.richmondartistsguild. com or Jennifer Taylor at 604-241-1120.
Thursday
Residents of Richmond are invited to attend a free Information Network Event being held on Thursday, June 14 from 7: 30 to 9 p.m. at the River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd.
Hereditary hemochromatosis sufferers, their family and friends, and those who suspect they may have iron overload are encouraged to come out and learn more about the disorder and meet others. Advanced registration is required. To register, call the Canadian Hemochromatosis Society at 604-279-7135 or register online at www.toomuchiron.ca.
Tuesday
Richmond Public Library is hosting a presentation by Dr. Michael Levykh, PhD on a new breakthrough therapy for autistic children called Affective Speech Remediation on Tuesday, June 19 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the second floor program room at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register for this mini workshop, visit any branch of Richmond Public Library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www. yourlibrary.ca/whatson. cfm.
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. at 6 p.m. Come watch the presentations, get involved in the discussions and enjoy the refreshments. For more information, visit http: // pwwg.ca.
The Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month through to June, at the Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No 2 Rd. Family members, friends and caregivers also welcome. Enjoy a social gathering with new and old friends. For more information, call Pat McKendrick at 6042716065 or Mary James 604-277-5977.
UPCOMING
The public is invited to come and view a private succulent cactus garden on Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 123 Woodhead Rd.
Join the Richmond Women's Resource Centre for an afternoon of great fun and trivia on Saturday, June 23 at Richmond Caring Place, room 340, 7000 Minoru Blvd, from 1: 30 to 4 p.m. Refreshments and prizes are included in the $20 general admission. Trivia players will be seated in teams of four. To register for Tea & Trivia, please call RWRC at 604-279-7060 or drop by the office at 110-7000 Minoru Blvd.
The Richmond Legion Community Band, under the direction of Bob Mullett, will be putting on a series of free one hour summer concerts. The next one is on Monday June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Steveston Park at the corner of No.1 Road and Moncton Street.
