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Thursday The Richmond Nature Park presents Concert in the Park with Hailey Morgan, a singer and piano player, on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. at 11851 Westminster Hwy.

Thursday

The Richmond Nature Park presents Concert in the Park with Hailey Morgan, a singer and piano player, on Thursday, Aug. 4 from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. at 11851 Westminster Hwy. Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy live music in the wildlife garden in the park. The event is for all ages. Free.

For more information, call 604-276-4300.

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.

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, come to the 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).

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. The event is free. The park also presents Ponies in the Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., for ages four to 12. Tickets can be purchased starting August 7 at the Nature Park. Rides last around 15 to 20 minutes and cost $7.50 a ride. A parent or guardian must stay with the children throughout the event. For more information, call 604-276-4300.

Upcoming

The Leading Edge Toastmasters Club invites everyone to overcome their fear of public speaking on Friday, Aug. 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.