Local Arts

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.

WEDNESDAY The Richmond Garden Club meets on the fourth Wednesday at 7: 30 p.m. at the Minoru Sports Pavilion, 7191 Granville Ave. All novice and experienced gardeners are welcome as our guests. For more information, call Gary at 604278-8159.

FRIDAY Big River and The Zone is joining forces to raise awareness and donations for the Richmond Food Bank Society. Donations can be brought to The Zone or Big River Brew Pub, 14200 Entertainment Blvd.

Friday Chapters Richport will be hosting its second Local Authors Night on Friday, Dec. 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. The night will feature local author Linda Svendsen, who released her latest book, Sussex Drive.