Saturday, Feb. 24: 10 a.m.
Walk Richmond at South Arm Park
Discover this park up close with its beautiful trees and greenery and sports amenities that include soccer fields, baseball diamonds, basketball and tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. Meeting spot: The basketball court to the west of the South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road.
Saturday, Feb. 24: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Dragon Dance at Parker Place Mall
Richmond Parker Place mall has a variety of free events for Lunar New Year, the Year of Dog. Celebrate Lunar New Year with a traditional dragon dance and Year of the Dog stage performances. Traditional Chinese treats will also be served! The dragon dance will be at 1 p.m., and the Year of the Dog stage performance is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Visit www.parkerplace.com for more information.
Saturday, Feb. 24: 6 p.m.
Chinese New Year Buffet and Celebration at Steveston Club
Come join Second World War veterans from the pacific unit at a Chinese buffet to celebrate Year of the Dog. The buffet will run from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and there will be entertainment from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Come join in at the Army, Navy and Air Forces Unit 284 at 105-11900 No. 1 Rd.
Sunday, Feb. 25: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cannery Farmers’ Market at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Continuing the tradition of the Steveston winter farmers’ market as a local attraction and a gathering place for our neighbouring community, the Cannery Farmers’ Market provides an opportunity for local food producers and artisans to showcase their products, which follow the “Make it, Bake it, Grow it, Catch it” philosophy. Only approved products that are made, baked, grown, raised, caught or harvested by B.C. vendors can be sold.
Sunday, Feb. 25: 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A Wedding Affair at the River Rock Casino
Over 50 unique wedding vendors will be present at this boutique wedding show. Visitors can enter to win one of 50 door prizes and show specials and one bride will win a grand prize valued at $10,000. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information, visit www.aweddingaffair.ca.
Sunday, Feb. 25 to March 3: library hours
Freedom to Read Week at the Richmond Public Libraries
This annual event is celebrated by libraries across Canada. Each year, the Richmond Public Library highlights the importance of freedom of information and the rights of individuals to choose what they want to read, view and listen to. The library also raises awareness on the issues surrounding censorship and its effects. Throughout the week, libraries will celebrate with displays of banned and challenged books at its branches. For information about the national celebrations, visit www.freedomtoread.ca.
