Saturday, March 10: 9:30 am to 11 a.m.
Impacts of the B.C. budget at South Arm Community Centre
Join Richmond MLAs Teresa Wat, Jas Johal, John Yap and Linda Reid as they discuss the specific impacts of the provincial budget on Richmond. Feel free to email specific questions ahead of time and RSVP to [email protected].
Saturday, March 10: 10 a.m.
Walk Richmond (dog friendly) at McDonald Beach.
Join in for this dog friendly walk at McDonald Beach. Pass along the North Arm of the Fraser River on this serene walk on Sea Island that is a pleasure for airplane and bird-watching enthusiasts. Meeting spot: North end of McDonald Road at the McDonald Beach parking lot.
Saturday, March 10: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Community Fair for Karalyn at Whiteside Elementary School
Raise funds to help Karalyn and her family as she recovers from brain cancer. Most classes at Whiteside will make crafts to sell, and we have multiple Whiteside family businesses donating or renting tables to raise money for Karalyn. Hot dogs, bubble tea, pizza and more! All funds raised will go to Karalyn's family.
Saturday, March 10: 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free tax clinic at Richmond Public Library (Brighouse Branch)
With the tax season officially open, the Richmond Public Library and Family Christian Fellowship are offering free income tax clinics for low income families. To qualify for this free service, individuals must have a maximum income of $30,000 and a couple must have a maximum income of $40,000 plus $2,500 per child. Sessions are 45 minutes per person and couples must sign up for one time slot each. To register, call 604-231-6413 or visit the Brighouse Branch.
Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Exotic reptile show at Richmond Nature Park
Meet snakes, lizards and geckos at the Exotic Reptile Show, presented by the West Coast Society for the Protection and Conservation of Reptiles. Admission is by donation. Proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society’s environmental education programs.
Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
British teacakes tea at the London Heritage Farm
Join in for a British afternoon tea with a live pianist this weekend! Menu includes London lady tea, scones and home-baked goods for $14. Visit londonheritagefarm.ca for more information.
Saturday, March 10: 7:30 p.m to 9:30 p.m.
A Taste of B.C. with Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association
Experience a taste of the patriotic, sentimental and magnificent when the Chilliwack Symphony Chorus joins the Richmond Chorus at Fraserview MB Church in a program of music that celebrates the composers and arrangers of British Columbia. Visit www.roca.ca for details.
Sunday, March 11: 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.
Wednesday, March 14: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Everything you wanted to know about anxiety at Richmond Hospital
What is anxiety? What are the symptoms? What are the different types? At this free event in the Ralph Fisher Auditorium at Richmond Hospital, learn skills and strategies to help you manage anxiety. Gabriela Ionita, PhD, RCC, is currently a Professor at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and works with children, young adults and families at two private practices: Leap Clinic in Vancouver and Apex Clinical Services in North Vancouver.
