Saturday
The Hamilton Community Centre hosts Brunch with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10:15-11:45 a.m. at the community centre, 5140 Smith Dr. The event includes brunch, activities, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Space is limited, so register at the community centre. Tickets are $9 per person and a parent needs to attend. For more information, call 604-718-8055.
The Thompson Community Association hosts Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 5151 Granville Ave. Tickets are $10 per child, $6 per adult and includes breakfast, a child gift, crafts and entertainment. Space is limited. Call 604-238-8422 to register or visit www.richmond. ca/thompson.
Looking for something to do on the weekends? Come enjoy an afternoon movie and coffee social on the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd., Seniors Lounge. Bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Richmond Food Bank. No cost or registration required. For show titles, call South Arm at 604-718-8060.
Sunday
Lingyen Mountain Temple, 10060 No. 5 Rd., is holding a food drive for the Richmond Food Bank on Sunday, Dec. 15. Bring a vegetarian, non-perishable food item anytime between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come enjoy light refreshments and holiday cheer, while helping families in need.
Storyteller Justyn Rees and singer/guitar player Russ Rosen form Christmas Tales and will retell the story of the first Christmas in a funny, non-traditional way at Broadmoor Baptist Church, 8140 Saunders Rd., on Sunday, Dec. 15 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Gregory Popovich, Las Vegas star, brings his Comedy Pet Theatre to the River Rock Casino on Sunday, Dec. 15, as part of his North American tour. Popovich, a world champion juggler, trains cats dogs, parrots and mice in one humourous show with skits and tricks. Show starts at 5:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35.
Richmond Youth Honour Choir holds its annual Festive Holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 15 at Peace Mennonite Church, 11571 Daniels Rd. from 7-8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for youth/seniors. The concert includes both secular and sacred music. For more information, visit www.ryhc.org or call 604-723-4040.
Tuesday
Minoru Place Activity Centre (Seniors Centre) hosts its Christmas Sing-A-Long for Seniors on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 3-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the event costs $3 plus tax. Event is for those 55 and over. For more information, call 604-238-8450.
