1. Free movie morning, Saturday Oct. 22: Who doesn’t like a trip to the movies? And when it’s free, can you say no?
Cineplex Entertainment is expecting a large rush Saturday when it offers a morning of free movies at its theatres across the country, including Richmond’s SilverCity Riverport Cinemas location. It’s billed as Cineplex Community Day, which treats guests to a selection of family-friendly movies with all proceeds from donations and select concession sales supporting WE, the movie theatre chain’s national charitable partner that brings people together and gives them the tools to change the world. The film line-up includes recently released popular movies such as The Good Dinosaur, Inside Out, Zootopia, The Finest Hours and The Jungle Book. Those attending will also get a break on concessions with popcorn, soft drinks and certain candy items priced at $2 each. Theatres will also be selling ME to WE Cineplex “Change Bracelets’ for $2, which feature a motivational statement to inspire youth to create positive change. All proceeds from select concession and bracelet sales will benefit WE. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m., movies will begin between 9 and 10 a.m. all locations will return to regular programming in the afternoon.
2. Wild Things at Richmond Nature Park: Sunday, Oct. 23:
The summer has The Wild Things event at the Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Hwy.) on Oct 23 from 5:30 – 8;30 p.m. features mischievous raccoons, a friendly bear, chatty crows and their forest friends as they emerge from the bog to greet visitors as they walk along a trail lined with hundreds of jack-o-lanterns. Join us for some spooky fun, face painting, storytelling and pumpkin carnival games. Wild Things is a Halloween-inspired event and is suitable for all ages, but an adult must accompany children. Admission is free for those two years and younger, $2 for children three to 12 years, $3 for adults. Proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society’s nature education programs.
3. Bronze opportunity: Sunday, Oct. 23:
Get bronzed in latest Branscombe House art workshop on Oct. 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m as artist-in-residence Rhonda Weppler invites community members to participate in the making of a small bronze sculpture that is anticipated to become a permanent artwork installed near Branscombe House (4900 Steveston Highway). The sculpture, titled The Gathering, will take the form of a picnic basket overflowing with life-sized sculptures of small pieces of food. Space is limited and pre-registration is required by calling 604-276-4300 or via email to: Richmond.ca/Register.
