Friday
Gateway Theatre holds its 28th Annual Christmas Concert on Friday, Nov. 22 at 8 p.m. The concert celebrates 40 years of playing music in Richmond and includes guests Vancouver Thunderbird Chorus. Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors/students. For more information, visit www.gatewaytheatre.com.
Saturday
The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra will put on a performance to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan this Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Richmond Cultural Centre at 2 p.m. All proceeds will go to the Canadian Red Cross. The show is by donation and features music by Vivaldi.
The Richmond Walk for Love takes place on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9-11 a.m. to raise money for the Philippines. The walk is organized by Coun. Chak Au and MP Alice Wong. It starts at the Thompson Community Centre and makes its way along the trail on Railway Avenue to Williams Road and back. Those who can't make it, can donate by writing a cheque to Rose Charities and mailing it to Wong's office.
The Cross-Cultural Temple Tour will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Richmond Public Library, Steveston Branch, 4111 Moncton St. It includes a lunch for $39 and a visit to a Sikh temple, Hindu temple, Muslim mosque, Buddhist temple and a Jewish synagogue. It's for all ages. Call Multicultural Ministries at 604-897-4224.
Sunday
Love Without Borders is a free fundraising concert for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan at Aberdeen Centre on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 1-4 p.m. It's organized by the Fairchild Media and various other media. All money goes to the Canadian Red Cross.
Monday
The Richmond Chinese Community Society will host a Super Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Relief Fundraising Dinner on
Monday, Nov. 25 at 6 p.m. (dinner at 7 p.m.) at Continental Seafood Restaurant, 105-11700 Cambie Rd. Tickets are $50. All proceeds go to World Vision, Lions Clubs International Foundation and Canadian Red Cross.
Tuesday
The Richmond Public Library will be offering Kids' Book Club meetings at the Brighouse (Main) branch. The first club (ages 7-8) takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 26 from 4-4:45 p.m. The second club (ages 9-12) takes place on Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 4-4:45 p.m. Registration is required. Books will be provided. For more information, call 604-231-6412 or visit www.yourlibrary.ca/progs.
Wednesday
The Richmond Public Library, the Bayit and Vancouver Kollel will offer a free Family Hanukkah Party on Wednesday, Nov. 27 from 6-7 p.m. at the Brighouse Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any branch, call 604-231-6413, or visit www.yourlibrary.ca/progs.
