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 604-278-8159.
During Invisible Awareness Week, the Richmond Centre for Disability presents We Are Visible Even After Dark, on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ralph Fisher Auditorium, Richmond Hospital, 7000 Westminster Hwy. Tickets are $8. There are many more events and workshops happening all week. For more information, call 604-232-2404 or visit www. rcdruichmond.org.
FRIDAY
The Cambie Branch of Richmond Public Library is holding a free, drop-in program called "Let's Read Together" for parents, caregivers, and preschool age children who want to learn English. The program takes place from 10: 30 a.m. to noon on Fridays from Sept. 14 to Nov. 30 at the branch at No. 5 Road and Cambie. For more information, contact Genevieve Valleau at 604-273-2223 or genevieve.valleau@ yourlibrary.ca.
SATURDAY
The Lower Mainland Green Team will be in Richmond on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9: 45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Terra Nova Farm. Details can be found on the team's Meetup page at www. meetup.com/thelowermainland-green-team. You can contact the team . at [email protected].
The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup happens from Saturday, Sept. 15 to 23 on Iona Beach, between 9: 30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The cleanup is Canada's largest direct action conservation program. Shuttle buses will be running between the beach and Templeton Station, but there's limited parking on site. For more information, contact Linda Nishida at 604-659-3777 or linda. [email protected], or visit www.shorelinecleanup.ca.
A Milestone celebration of 50 years of Canadian Diabetes Association, Kids Camp at the Richmond Oval on Saturday, Sept. 15 featuring Dr Hunt the founder and Dr Dan Metzger of Children's Hospital. Food, fun, games, meet and greet friends, parents, grandparents, medical staff and camp alumni. For more information, visit www.campk50.ca or call 604-732-1331 ext 231.
The 53rd Annual Country Fair happens Saturday, Sept. 15 from 9: 39 a.m. to 3: 30 p.m. at South Arm Church, on the corner of No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway. Besides the biggest garage sale ever, there are hayrides, carnival games, crafts, face painting, food and a cake walk, as well as entertainment and more. Free admission and parking.
Single's Mingle in Steveston's next event happens on Saturday, Sept. 15 at 7: 30 p.m. at the Charthouse Restaurant in Steveston. This is for those between the ages of 40 to 60. Tickets are $30/person and include one glass of wine or beer and appetizers. It's a great way to meet new friends, networking or to perhaps meet that special some one. You must preregister at www.harmony millermanagement,com.
SUNDAY
Do you love orchids and want to meet other people who are wild about orchids, too? Then join the Richmond Orchid Club which will meet on Sunday, Sept. 16 from 1: 30-4 p.m. in the Kids' Place Program Room at the Brighouse (Main) Branch of Richmond Public Library, located at 7700 Minoru Gate. New members are always welcome. The membership fee is $25 per calendar year. You can register in person at the meetings, or via the registration form on the club's website at www.richmondorchidclub. com.
TUESDAY
Richmond Rental Connect will launch its new housing registry with a free workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The project aims to connect landlords and homeowners with tenants seeking safe and affordable housing. The workshop takes place at South Arm United Church, 11051 Steveston Hwy, from 6: 30 to 9 p.m. For more information, or to RSVP (by Sept. 16), contact 604205-4700 or [email protected].
UPCOMING
Iona Beach Regional Park will host a Harvest Moon Campfire on Friday, Sept. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. Hear stories, sing songs, roast marshmallows and create your own autumn rituals to greet the change of seasons, all next to a cozy camp-fire. The event is all ages and free. Registration is required. For more information, contact 6044326359 or visit the events calendar at www.metrovancouver.org.
A Community Acupuncture to End Hunger happens on Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the CommuniQi Acupuncture Clinic, #110-8291 Ackroyd Rd. Acupuncture on a sliding scale from $20 to $40 with 50 per cent of the proceeds going to the Richmond Food Bank. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 604803-8462 or visit www. CommuniQiAcupuncture. com.
Join Chef Karen Dar Woon for hands-on food preservation workshops. Using donated fruit and vegetables, participants will make jams, pickles, chutneys and salsas. Registration is $5 per workshop, subsidies are available. Bring a paring knife, peeler, kitchen knife, and cutting board, wear close-toed shoes, and have hair tied back. Items made at each session will be donated to the Richmond Food Bank, or be sold to raise funds for The Sharing Farm Society. A limited number of drop-in spaces are available for drop-in fee of $5 can be paid at the door. Registration is limited to 12 per workshop. Visit www.rfss.ca/canning.
