Local Arts

When listing romantic composers, one would be hard-pressed not to include the Russians Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov, Prokofiev, to name a few.

until Feb. 26 Carolina de la Cajiga, Post-Modern Glyphs As part of the Richmond Art Gallery's outreach to the community, the gallery displays artworks by local artists at the Richmond City Hall Galleria every six weeks.

WEDNESDAY The Broadmoor Baptist Church is holding German language lessons for beginners on Wednesdays until March 6 at 8140 Saunders Rd. For more information, call 778-574-3810 or email ebai64@hotmail.com.

Friday Donating blood can save lives. According to Canadian Blood Services, approximately every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood.

WEDNESDAY enRICHed Speakers Toastmasters Club will begin meeting again Jan. 9, 2013 and on Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. in Meeting Room M.1.003 on the main floor of Richmond City Hall. Guests attend for free.

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Compiled by the Richmond Arts Coalition JAN. 1 - JAN. 13 Rufus Lin Gallery exhibition On now until Jan. 13 is a solo exhibition of watercolour paintings by Naoki Totsuka, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 4155811 Cooney Rd.

When I have to have treats in the house for the masses during the holiday season, or need to have a snack to serve unexpected guests, there are some go-to recipes I use that are quick, easy, generous and make me seem like a superstar hostess.

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Friday Richmond Public Library and Literacy Richmond are partnering with Kwantlen Polytechnic University to offer a program for parents wanting to gain workplace skills.