Local Arts

UNTIL DEC. 9 Solo Exhibition of Watercolor paintings by Naoki Totsuka The theme of the exhibition is "the charm of Japanese style buildings through my eyes as a Japanese person.

SATURDAY The Girl Guides Annual Christmas Event happens Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Minoru Pavilion, 7191 Granville Rd. Come and enjoy some great home baking and a silent auction, as well as crafts, treasures and more.

"The hills are alive with the sound of music.

SATURDAY St. Edward's Church 10111 Bird Rd. is having a Christmas Tea on Saturday Nov. 26 from 2 - 4 p.m. Tickets are $7. There will be home baking and crafts. For more information, call 6042731335.

SATURDAY Richmond Faith Fellowship, 11960 Montego St. invites everyone to an upcoming presentation with Simone Lis, vice president of the Better Business Bureau on Top Scams in B.C. on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 1 p.m.

Robert Friedland's new work darker than his book of short stories

SATURDAY Michael Schratter is coming home. After cycling nearly 40,000 km around the world to raise awareness of mental health issues, the elementary school teacher and advocate will complete his worldwide trek on Saturday, Nov.

Steveston is preparing to welcome the Christmas season with a community display of lights, music, horse-drawn carriage rides, carolers, and the arrival of Santa. On Saturday Dec. 3 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.

The search is on for the heroes who saved passengers from the flaming fuselage of Flight 204.

Mary's Wedding illustrates the true human cost of war