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, running now to Nov. 30 at the branch at No. 5 Road and Cambie. For more information, call Genevieve Valleau at 604-273-2223 or genev-ieve.valleau@yourlibrary. ca.
Come celebrate Science and Technology Week at Richmond Public Library's sixth annual Science Bash on Friday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Witness "hair-raising" science experiments and make candy DNA models. Learn about bugs, plants and animals. Take part in quizzes and games, and much more. The event takes place at the Brighouse (Main) Branch, 7700 Minoru Gate. For more information, call 604-231-6413.
Open Conversations: The Art Practices of Carole Condé and Karl Beveridge is an exhibit at Richmond Art Gallery until Nov. 10. The artists define their photo-based art practice around the facilitation of dialogue among diverse communities and networks. For more information, call 604-247-8300 or visit www.richmondartgallery.org.
SATURDAY
The Richmond Public Library (RPL) presents a free seminar on Literary Activities of Early Chinese Immigrants with professor Emeritus Laifong Leung. She will discuss the findings of her research on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 2: 30 to 4: 30 p.m. in Cantonese (#761) and on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in English (#762) at the Brighouse branch of the RPL, 7700 Minoru Gate. To register, visit any local branch of the library, call 604-231-6413 or register online at www.yourlibrary. ca/programs/adult_prog. cfm.
On Saturday, Oct. 20 the Richmond Centre for Disability (RCD) will be holding its signature annual fundraiser at the River Rock Casino Resort. This year's Gala "Viva Las Vegas - A Tribute to Elvis" highlights a performance by world renowned Elvis tribute artist Darren Lee, dance to live music, games of chance and a Las Vegas style buffet. Tickets are $88 or $800 for a table of 10 ($20 tax receipt per ticket). For more information, visit rcdrichmond. org/NewsAndEvents/ Gala2012/Gala2012.php or call 604-232-2404.
BUST IT UP FOR BREAST CANCER happens Saturday, Oct. 20 at South Arm United Church. Never tried a boot camp? Yoga? Pilates with a Reformer? Tai Chi? Jazzercise? Well here's your chance to try out any one or all workout styles and help raise money for breast cancer. The event starts at 9: 30 a.m. and is by donation. For more information, call Janice at 604-813-3990 or visit www.cbcf.org/ bustitup.
TUESDAY
Richmond Hospice Association Library is open Tuesdays from 2 to 5 p.m. at The Caring Place, suite 310-7000 Minoru Blvd. Come and meet the librarian and see the resources for bereavement support. For more information, call Pat at 604-279-7141.
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.
