Local Arts

Ongoing until Dec. 8 Solo Exhibition of Watercolor Paintings by Japanese Artist Naoki Totsuka 10 gorgeous paintings by watercolour artist Naoki Totsuka is on display until Dec. 8.

FRIDAY CDI Richmond hosts a Nursing Fair, offering free blood pressure and blood glucose testing, on Friday, Oct. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. at 180-4351 No. 3 Rd. RSVP at 6042790003. SATURDAY The Heart & Soul 2011 Dinner Dance happens Saturday, Oct.

WEDNESDAY The Richmond Garden Club presents Brian Minter, speaking about Keeping Your Garden Alive in Winter, on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Minoru Pavilion, 7191 Granville Ave. Nonmembers are welcome by donation.

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SATURDAY On Saturday, Oct. 15 at 8 a.m. the Ride for Refuge rolls into Richmond. It is part of a North American movement of people riding bikes to raise funds for those who are displaced, vulnerable and exploited.

Thursday The Zombies 50th Anniversary Tour with Rod Argent and Colin Blunstone and special guests Strawbs Accoustic is coming to the River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 River Rd. on Thursday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m.

THURSDAY Third Age Learning at Kwantlen (TALK) presents a Philosophers' Café Thursday, Oct. 6 at 11: 30 a.m. at the Steveston Hotel Cafeteria at 12111 Third Ave. Topic: What Should be the Role of the Monarchy in Canada? More information at www.

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UNTIL OCT. 30 Crossing Over, Why Cloud the Whites The exhibition brings together several large format canvases by Landon Mackenzie from two recent series called Neurocity and The Structures.

THURSDAY Every Thursday night is Bingo at St. Paul Parish, 8251 St. Alban's Rd.