Steveston Insider - Oct 2010

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The first issue of Steveston Kids magazine was published exactly three years ago, so welcome to the three year anniversary issue! The style has been updated and I’m excited to introduce a more grown up name “Steveston Insider”, with Steveston Kids remaining as an integral part of the magazine and continuing to be a resource for families and fun in Steveston.

As part of the anniversary issue, I have included photos of magazine covers from past issues. I look back at the local kids on the covers and the baby announcements and love seeing how much they have all grown. It gives me a sense of accomplishment seeing the

history of the businesses, the people and the events documented, and the feedback from the merchants that now have a place to let the community know who they are and how to support them. A special thanks to professional photographer, Sandra Steier, who creates the amazing photos every issue.

Wishing everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and spooktacular Halloween!

“Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise… then you will discover the fullness of your life.”

Carolynne Palla, Publisher, PALLA MEDIA

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Steveston Insider Magazine is published six times per year (February, April, June, August, October, and December) by Carolynne Palla, PALLA MEDIA. Distribution by Canada Post to Steveston homes and businesses. Go online to www.stevestoninsider.com for a directory of local businesses where you can easily find your favourite restaurant, sports activity, preschool, music and dance lessons, hair salon, dentist, or coffee shop. Keep informed of local events by following our twitter, blog, and calendar. Support your local Steveston businesses. Let Steveston Insider promote your business. Contact Carolynne Palla by email at [email protected] or by telephone 604-812-5658. Mailing address is 11839 Dunford Road, Richmond BC, V7E 3M6.

Cover: Sophie (7) & Matthew (9) Gibala, and Kage Palla (7, scarecrow) in the pumpkin patch at The Village Garden in Steveston. Read full story on p.12.www.sandrasteier.com

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Note from Publisherby Carolynne Palla

Fall is fantastic as it kicks off three months of feasting and family time!

October is when we know summer is over and we put away our tank tops and sandals. Golf lessons get cancelled, the lawn mower gets tarped, and the patio table and umbrella get stored at the side of the house under shelter. The rain sets in, the air is crisp and cool, and the first strong wind blows the vibrant coloured foliage from the trees. We get the family together for the annual Thanksgiving dinner. Canucks start playing hockey again. We drive down Steveston Highway watching carefully for the growth of the pumpkins in the farm fields. The kids start asking what costume they should make as we slowing dip into the miniature chocolate bars we so cleverly bought early for Halloween. By early November, daylight saving time starts and we turn the clock back one hour as the days get shorter and colder. Remembrance Day is observed, and Christmas is already in the air. December 1 brings the winter issue of Steveston Insider Magazine and a new season to celebrate.

Although we spend more time indoors, there is so much to take notice of outdoors. I love to take my camera as I walk along the boardwalk in the early morning. I photograph spiders in their webs sparkling in the dawn’s early light, fog sitting low as the sun starts rising behind the Copper Sky condos, mist lifting off the old pilings in the water, Herons silently standing at the water’s edge by the haunted looking Britannia Shipyard, the colourful leaves that blow about, and the odd nocturnal raccoon in a black mask and ringed tail scuffling from out of the bush across my path. There are always empty beer cans strewn about the scenic spots reminding us that the teenagers are out naughtily enjoying the evening prior. A fish boat chugs along the river with a few seagulls tagging along as the fishermen stand on deck in their brightly coloured raingear puffing on a cigarette. Sometimes a dredger boat is stationed in the river. Friendly regulars are out walking their dogs and always say good morning and are genuinely happy to be out it fresh air, near the water’s edge.

So what is happening in the community? As a volunteer Director on the Board for the Steveston Merchants Association, we are busy planning fun events! You have probably noticed the new scarecrows throughout the village, including the scarecrow on the cover on the magazine! This event “Steveston Scarecrow Crawl” will be a fun new fall event in the Steveston to lead us into Halloween. Make sure you check out all the store windows and watch for the winners with the best scarecrows in the next issue!

We are busy preparing for Christmas already. Mark the date of Sunday, November 28 for Christmas in Steveston Village. It is a magical Steveston-style Christmas with Santa arriving by boat, walking to the cannery escorted by uniformed RCMP to the delight of children who line up to have a photo with him, old-fashioned horse carriage rides around the village where we wave to our fellow storekeepers in decorated stores while listening to Christmas music, and lighting of the grand Sequoia tree. It was the biggest and best crowd ever last year so we are looking forward to this year’s event.



What is Lacquer Beauty Bar? A one-stop shop that incorporates three beauty services – manicure and pedicure, hair blow-dried, and facial. No need to go to three different places - hair salon, nail bar, and spa. Ideal for bridal parties, girl’s night out, grads, or just some personal pampering time. Great place for girlfriends to catch up while maintaining beauty.

When did you open? We opened July 31, 2010. Why Steveston? I visited many areas in the lower mainland but I chose Steveston. I lived in Richmond from ages 10-26 and visited Steveston often. Many of my family members worked at the hospital, airport and are teachers in the area.

What is your history? The concept of the Beauty Bar was lacking in the Steveston area, and many other areas, based on the market research I did. During this time I would eat, breathe and walk the Steveston Village and was so inspired by the beautiful women of all ages who filled the village streets and the very fit and groomed men.

How did you get into business? I come from a real estate and automotive background so the hustle starting each day with nothing and working hard to make a successful day is what I am made up of and what drives me. I come from an Indo-Fijian background and the women care deeply about beauty maintenance. I have been my customer for many years going to one place for nails another for thread, wax and facials then another for a blow dry...very time consuming and money consuming. I wanted one stop that was affordable, hygienic and chic and to my surprise there was nothing around.

What makes your store unique? Lacquer does not compete with the spas and hair salons in the area. Lacquer Beauty Bar is where where you come often to maintain your beauty, the day-to-day things. I felt that my passion for the services and products I offer and the passion from my staff would bring to life my dream to have this venue. It took every ounce of guts I had, and every penny to start this business, and I know in my mind and heart that it will be a success.

What do you like about Steveston? Steveston to me has so many memories, from field trips to the park, to first dates, to showing off the area, to visiting family and friends.

Family? I moved to Steveston last September with my fiancé and it has been amazing. Steveston is a very healthy environment and I hope to enjoy all the amenities available for fitness, health and fun. Until we opened, I worked 50 hours in the automobile business and another 50 planning the business. What a treat to come home to an amazing rock of a man and the supportive community of Steveston.

I must say I feel blessed by the customers who grace my door everyday and pat me on the back. A new business owner can only be so lucky to be surrounded by such a loving community. I was hoping to have a soft opening in August so we could get our rhythm going, but we have been very busy, a great problem to have, but it made us have to get through kinks much faster. Our grand opening will be at the end of September when we can invite all the customers who have visited us so far.

Lacquer Beauty Bar, 110-3900 Moncton Street, Steveston. 604-275-7575www.lacquerbeautybar.com

Lacquer Beauty BarAn Interview with Angela Reddy



Tell me about the farm: The Village Garden is located at 11280 No. 2 Road. We grow over 25 different varieties of pumpkins, mini pumpkins, and gourds, which we sell from our property. We invite local schools and preschools for field trips.

How long have you owned the farm? The farm has been in Rick’s family since the early 1960’s. Rick’s father emigrated from Poland after the Second World War and bought the land as an investment. Originally the main crops were raspberries and strawberries.

When did you come to Steveston? We moved here from a subdivision in Ladner when Matthew was 2 1/2 and Sophie was six months old. We love the fact that they have an acre and a half of backyard.

What do the kids like best? The kids love the amount of open space just outside their door and the freedom that comes with it. They love to plant, weed and take care of the pumpkin patch. Matthew loves the machinery involved in farming and it has been an obsession of his since he was three.

Do you work on the farm? Most of the work is done by the family but at harvest time, we are fortunate enough to have many friends who love to lend a hand. Our children’s friends also help out in many ways, from picking pumpkins to parking cars.

Is the farm year round? In May we prepare the field for planting. Early June the pumpkins and gourds are planted, all by hand. Once sprouting, they are manually weeded and nurtured. On the areas of farm that are not planted with pumpkins, we plant cereal crops to help enhance the soil’s nutrients. Everything that we grow, we grow as organically as possible.

Tell me a story: A couple of years ago, in early October, we sold over 100 pumpkins (of various sizes) to the production company of “The Bionic Woman”. It was a great start to our season.

Favourite time? Halloween! The bright orange colours and different shapes seem to make people happy. Everyone loves pumpkins. Sophie loves dressing up and a couple of years ago, she spent the entire two weeks before Halloween dressed as a Dalmatian dog.

What do you like about Steveston? Aside from the obvious beauty and the heritage of the area, we love the people and amazing friendships that we have made since moving here. We live in the house that Rick grew up in and his 84 year old mother still lives next door and is still farming. She grows potatoes and cabbage and sells from her garage. Dale’s mother lives around the corner at the Austin Harris Residence.

What do you want people to know? We are a small neighbourhood pumpkin patch, and want to stay that way. Many teachers bring their classes here and comment that they like our friendly, relaxed, neighbourly atmosphere. We are open to the public daily beginning mid to late September in time for Thanksgiving for either u-pick or ready picked washed gourds and pumpkins. We also sell small straw bales, corn stalks and winter squash.

The Cover StoryInterview by Carolynne Palla

Rick (father) & Dale (mother) Gibala, Matthew (9) & Sophie (7).



One of my favourite holidays of the year, Thanksgiving, is almost upon us. This is one of the only holidays that does not come with the trappings of gift giving. It is a day designated purely for giving thanks. The gift of Thanksgiving is taking the time to be grateful and celebrate the harvest. It is a time to be with friends and family. It is also a time to think of others who are less fortunate, and to do a good turn by giving back to your community, whether it is by donating to the Food Bank or helping serve a meal at a soup kitchen.

Living in an agricultural heartland, I give thanks for the crops and our dedicated farmers who work the land in what really is a labour of love. I enjoy visiting local farms to select vegetables, which grace the Thanksgiving table. Although turkey is in the spotlight, I believe vegetables truly make the meal. In fact, vegetables are so much at the heart of the production that the main player in the traditional Thanksgiving dessert is a vegetable.

Each year I eagerly pull out my mum’s maple pumpkin pie recipe. It has been a family tradition ever since we arrived in North America and discovered pumpkin pie, which was not a part of New Zealand’s food culture. Mum quickly learned about North American holidays, especially ones that involved gourmet cooking and entertaining. In the spirit of a true pioneer, or at the very least, a Kiwi trying hard to adapt to life in Canada, mum would tap the maple trees in our front yard in Ontario and make her own maple syrup. My brother and I would run in and out of the house in late winter to collect the buckets of sap, which mum would boil in a gigantic pot, and stir with loving care with a huge wooden spoon. The house would fill with the loveliest quintessential Canadian smell. When Thanksgiving arrived, mum would pull out a jar of the delicious homemade syrup, to add to her pumpkin pie.

Every year when I make pumpkin pie, I think about my mum and miss her dearly, and when I taste the pie, memories come flooding back. Through the addition of the magic ingredients of maple syrup, orange rind and pecans, it is as close as I can come to time travelling back to mum’s Thanksgiving dinner table.

Thanksgiving is a time to pass the torch. As my daughters grow older, they are learning family traditions that perhaps they will one day share with their families. It is a time to teach the secret of pastry making. It is a time to dress up in honour of a special night. It is a time to pitch in and help to prepare the meal, set the table, carve the turkey, and give thanks for our good fortune. It is a time of stories and laughter. It is a time to waddle to the couch after the meal and feel so content that it is not possible to imagine eating a meal that will ever top this one.

I feel extremely grateful for this day.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Sarah Gordon is a professional publicist, a Steveston Shop owner (along with her husband David), the mother of two children, a Board member and Marketing Chair of the Steveston Merchants Association, a Brownie Leader and a proud Stevestonite.

Harvesting Memoriesby Sarah Gordon


Talking to the CoachBy Dave Gillis

This September you will find me on the sidelines again and like so many others out there, I will give up spare time in the hope to instill values, development, and a love for the game while insuring fun is had by all. This year will be special for me, as this will be my 25th year of coaching one organized sport or another. I have so many great memories over the years and learned so much, but there is one thing I wanted to share particularly as we head into another season, because I get asked this question several times a year. Parents want to know how to approach their kid’s coach or otherwise deal with a perceived problem involving the kid or the coach. Sometimes the problem is just with the one kid and the coach, other times it involves several kids. The major concern seems to be how to discuss this problem with the coach without creating problems.

Hopefully your kid’s coach held a pre-season meeting with the team and parents to review his or her coaching philosophy and methods. This information should help you understand why your kid’s coaches are doing many of the things they are doing.

Occasionally, issues or questions arise during the season that you might feel need to be addressed by the coach. The most common issue is your kid not getting enough playing time, then coaches playing their own, less skilled kids ahead of other more skilled kids on the team, players being subjected to too much pressure, coaches who cannot or do not teach the skills needed to play the sport, and coaches who make promises to kids but fail to follow through on these.

What should you do when you see a problem? First determine if it is a real problem. Your kid may be the best indicator of this so get their perspective. Remember, they may be reluctant to talk about it because they are afraid of what might happen if you talk to the coach. Attend a few practices to observe what is actually going on. The problem might not be with the coach, it might be your kid. However, if you believe that there is a problem, then you should talk to him or her.

If the problem involves more than your kid, the parents of the other kids should be included in the discussions with the coach. Make an appointment to meet with the coach, but not at practices or games. Explain the problem to the coach and ask for the coach’s perspective on the situation. Listen carefully to the coach’s response. Discuss any differences between your perspective and the coach’s viewpoint. Try to come to an agreement about how the problem will be resolved.

If you and the coach are unable to resolve the problem, you may have to take the problem to the league or organization’s administrator. In any of these meetings you must control your emotions and maintain a positive approach. You are trying to improve the youth sports experience for your kid and the rest of the team too.

One important reminder as a coach I would like to leave you is one that is often forgotten; most times the only difference between you and the coach is that he or she volunteered their time. They are dads and moms just like you, so ask yourself the question, if you were in their shoes how would you want to be approached on a sensitive subject?

Dave Gillis is the co-ordinator of Sport and Instructional Programming for the University of BC in the Department of Athletics and Recreation and a coach of soccer, softball, football, and hockey in both Richmond and Vancouver. For over 25 years Dave has been working with adults, youth and children in health, fitness and sport as both a professionally certified coach and master level trainer with IDEA, the International Association of Health and Fitness.


The scarecrow on the magazine cover is me with my friends from Westwind School, Sophie & Matthew. I had a black wig on, but Sandra the photographer said it was better with my straw-looking hair. And did you see the crow on my shoulder? The scarecrow is to help promote the Steveston Merchants Association event called the Steveston Scarecrow Crawl. But that will not be my only costume this Halloween. My mom and I start shopping for costumes in August. Our favourite place to shop is Value Village in Richmond and this year they have more accessories and costumes than we have ever seen. We have tote boxes full of costumes, and every year my mom invites the neighbours over for a dress-up party. By the first week of September we have at least two costumes ready, one for the cover and one for trick or treat. But I also like a separate one for school and for dance classes. I really want to be a scary zombie this year.

The days leading up to Halloween are fun. Our class walks to the pumpkin patch and we play in the field and bring home a pumpkin. We have pumpkin carving at school and they turn out the lights in the gym and display the pumpkins with lights in them. It looks really cool and I like being creative with my pumpkin. The day before Halloween, I go out trick-or-treating in the village with my costume on. Sandra Steier, my mom’s photographer, takes pictures of everyone and we invite older girls to come with us to judge the best business to trick or treat at so prizes can be awarded. I don’t qualify for the costume contest because it is my mom’s contest, but I still like to go to Brechin Maclean’s studio and get a photo taken on October 30. I helped my mom pick the winners and the prizes. Last year, the coolest thing was Chef Annie’s zombie cake at Chocolate Lover Cakes. This year she is making a Dracula cake!

We love going to the Cannery for the haunted tours. The first year I went, I cried so much that I had to leave, it was the cookie fingers that freaked me out. I’m not scared any more, but the fake fish guts creep me out.

On Halloween night, we first celebrate my mom’s birthday, then my dad takes me out trick-or-treating with all the neighbours while my mom and grandma stay home, drink wine and hand out treats. I love showing off my costume to the people that open the doors. My dream treat would be a full-size chocolate bar! Oh yes, Halloween is the sweetest event! Happy Halloween.

What’s Up Kage?



It was two years ago when the old building on the corner of Moncton Street and No. 1 Road was waiting to be torn down and we had Men in Kilts come out and help string Christmas lights up to make the corner more festive for Christmas. We felt sentimental about losing a bit of history on the corner but hopeful of something new to show off the entry to Steveston Village. It was a long wait for the Mukai Building to finally be complete and it seemed that many businesses that were set to lease the spaces had to move on and let go.

It was with great anticipation to see the opening of the first store, Lacquer Beauty Bar. The signboard went up outside and we peered in to see the most amazing store – high ceilings, big windows allowing natural light to stream in, white leather upholstered seating, red pillows, and modern design. What was this place? Then I started hearing good things about the woman named Angela who owned this busi-ness. I had to find out for myself. I arranged to have Sandra Steier take her photo first. When we visited her, it was hard to get her away from her many walk-in customers. She is a beautiful woman that clearly is well-liked and seemed to be very determined going about this busy new business! Read my interview with the lovely Angela Reddy on page 8.

Welcome to the other new tenants: Nicola Gillam opened a brand new clothing boutique called Violet Hill Fashion Boutique, 108-12211 No. 1 Road. Odile Gagne moved her store, A Monkey Tree Emporium, from First Avenue to this new location at 105-3900 Moncton Street. The stores are beautiful. Apparently a new coffee shop is moving into the corner space. If you haven’t visited, you really must!

Mukai Building


Share the magic of the holiday season in Steveston Village with businesses decked in holiday style, the arrival of Santa, horse-drawn carriage rides, and the festive lighting of the tree in Fisherman’s Park!

SANTA’S ARRIVAL

Watch Santa arrive by boat at Fisherman’s Wharf in true nautical style, aboard a Vancouver Whale Watching boat, to the delight of waiting families. Enjoy music by the Fraser Valley Fiddlers as Santa pulls in. Uniformed RCMP will escort Santa to the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. 1:00 p.m. Location: Fisherman’s Wharf

PHOTO WITH SANTA

Bring your camera for a great photo opportunity! 1:15-4:00 p.m.Location: Inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Santa will be delighted to have children sit on his lap, tell him their Christmas wishes and have a photo taken. Children receive a small gift from Santa. The Christmas Gift Shop inside the Cannery will be open for business.

7th Annual Christmas in Steveston VillageJoin us on Sunday, November 28

TREE LIGHTING

Watch the grand Seqoia tree magically light with a turn of the giant candy cane! 4:50 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gather in Fisherman’s Park at 4:50 pm for the official lighting of the tree at 5pm. As the sun sets, the village lights up!

BEST DECORATED BUSINESS

Merchants will participate by decorating their shops in holiday style for the judging of the Best Decorated Business, as well as adding special incentives for customers and passersby. Unique gift choices abound.

The best decorated business will win prizes from The Richmond Review and Steveston Insider!

OLD FASHIONED HORSE-DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES

By Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours 1:30 - 5:30 pmLocation: Bayview St. (near First Ave)

Bring the family and transport them back in time with an old-fashioned horse & carriage ride operated by Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours through historic Steveston while listening to your favourite Christmas music!

Rides are by donation (suggested $5) with all proceeds going to Richmond Christmas Fund.

Pick up and drop off is in on Bayview Street every 20 minutes. Each rider receives a chocolate treat!

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Minato Hair Design180-3900 Steveston Hwy604-271-1100

Natalia’s Spa125-3800 Chatham Street604-204-0333

Papillon Spa180-12420 No. 1 Road604-271-7717 Radiant Tanning Salon110-3591 Chatham Street604-295-6410www.radianttanning.com Raintree Day Spa125-13020 No. 2 Road604-274-4426www.raintreedayspa.com Rebecca’s Nails110-12051 Second Avenue778-297-6587

Remark Hair Design130-3591 Chatham Street604-271-4247www.remarkhair.com

Salon Six230-3791 Bayview Street604-204-0564

Shades Individual Design Ltd.155-3900 Steveston Hwy604-274-2224www.shades-design.com

Ship N Shore Hair Studio105-12031 First Avenue604-272-4822

Steveston Barbers120-3880 Chatham Street604-277-7815www.stevestonbarbers.com

Steveston Hair Company115-3631 Chatham Street604-999-2155

Tao Day Spa115-3900 Bayview Street604-277-9821www.taodayspa.com

Unicutters Hair Design Ltd.130-3800 Chatham Street604-272-4247

Health Services

Always There For YouHome Support Services Inc.100-12031 Second Avenue604-271-4427www.atfy.ca

Healing River Acupuncture Centre (ad p. 17)105-3571 Chatham Street604-277-5550www.healingriveracupuncture.ca

Neuro Network Inc.110-3880 Chatham Street604-271-7170www.neuronetworkinc.com Pangaea Clinic120-12011 Second AvenueTel 604-275-0163www.pannaturopathic.com

Past Tense Massage Therapy210-12251 No. 1 Road604-272-9995www.pasttense.ca Dr Colin Plotkin ConsultingMecial & Health Travel Insurance120-3591 Chatham Street604-241-0733www.plotkinconsulting.com

Satori Intergrative Health Centre12004 No. 1 Road604-274-7224www.satoriintegrativehealth.com

Speech & Language Services110 - 3671 Chatham Street604-271-7523www.speechandlanguageservice.com

Steveston Massage Therapy Clinic140 - 12000 First Avenue604-272-2747

Steveston Medical Group204-3811 Moncton Street604-277-7166

Steveston Village Physiotherapy102-3811 Chatham Street604-241-0933

Turning Point Wellness Centre110-3571 Chatham Road604-275-4641 www.turningpointwellnesscentre.com

Dental Services

Bayview Dental (ad p. 25)170-12420 No. 1 RoadTel 604-277-2483www.bayviewdental.ca

Chompers Family Dental108-6033 London Road604-284-5005www.chompersdental.com

Dentist Rocky Gale Inc.3951 Steveston Hwy604-274-9988

Harmony Dental Studio3700 Moncton Street604-277-2223www.harmonydentalstudio.com

Dr Rho Kee & Dr Sarah Harland, 3951 Steveston Hwy604-274-6121

Dr Bob Jamieson3951 Steveston Hwy604-277-1223

Dentist Marguerite Lu280-3651 Moncton Street604-271-3007

Moncton Dental (ad p. 19)120-3511 Moncton StreetTel 604-277-3515www.monctondental.com

Steveston Smiles (ad p. 14)Dr Doug Nielsen & Dr Michele Nielsen3851 Steveston HwyTel 604-277-1131www.stevestonsmiles.com

Farms for Thanksgiving & Halloween

G J Farm11300 No 4 Road, Richmond

J.D. Farms24726 52nd Avenue, Langley

Naturally raised turkeysalso available at Heringers

J S Nature Farms11500 McKenzie Road, Richmond

New Moon Acres Too12260 No. 2 Road, Richmond

Richmond Country Farms12900 Steveston Hwy Richmond

The Village Garden11280 No. 2 Road, Richmond

W & A Farms17771 Westminster Hwy, Richmond

Hair Stylists, Salons, Barbers & Spas

A-Styles Hair Salon130-3500 Moncton Street604-277-4883

Allan’s Golden Scissors3740 Chatham Street604-644-7506

Amy’s Hair Salon7-3891 Chatham Street604-277-8229 Arrz 2 120-3571 Chatham Street604-272-0041 Ask Hair Studio Ltd150-3900 Bayview Street604-241-8600 www.askhairstudio.com

B & D Spa Inc.240-3791 Bayview Street604-304-9005www.bndspa.com

Cool Secret Spa Laser Clinic240-12240 Second Avenue604-803-5359www.coolsecretspa.com

Goegan Spa (ad p. 7)135-6231 London Road604-241-4556www.goeganspa.com

H2O Hair & Nail Co. (ad p. 10)230-12240 Second Avenue604-241-5593www.h2ohairnail.com

Hair by Lenny115-3631 Chatham Street604.241.1755

Inter Beaute Hair Salon105-3800 Chatham Street604-275-7708

Lacquer Beauty Bar110-3900 Moncton Street 604-275-7575www.lacquerbeautybar.com

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October 2010 Calendar of Events

01-05 Splash Toy Sale

02 Kids Only Swap Meet, Thompson Community Centre, 9-11:30am

03 Moms Unite Swap Meet, South Arm Community Centre, 10-1

03 Swap Meet, Steveston Community Centre, 10-2

08-31 Stanley Park Ghost Train

09 Canucks hockey season starts

10 Cranberry Sale Fundraiser, Richmond Nature Park

10 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, Third & Chatham St, 10-4

11 Thanksgiving Day, No School, Statutory Holiday

17 Steveston Scarecrow Hayday, Steveston Village, 1-3

21 Lantern Festival, West Richmond Community Centre, 6:30-8:30pm

22 No School, Provincial PSA Day

23 Wild Things, Richmond Nature Park, 5:30-8:30pm, pre-register

27 Pumpkin Carving – Kids, Steveston Community Centre, 4-6pm, pre-register

27-31 Terror Hall 2, East Richmond Community Hall, 6-9:30pm

29 Preteen Pumpkin Carving Contest, Thompson Community Centre, 6-8pm

29 Halloween Funhouse – Preteens, West Richmond Community Centre, 6-8:30pm

30 Creatures of Halloween, Richmond Nature Park, 2-3pm, pre-register

30 Halloween Party – Kids, Steveston Community Centre, 1-3:30, pre-register

30 Steveston Village Merchants Association Trick or Treat, 1-3

30-31 Halloween Tours, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 1-6:30pm

30 Steveston Kids Costume Contest. Entry and photos at Brechin Maclean studios, 1-3

30 Pet Halloween Party, Meow + Bark Avenue, 1-4

31 Halloween

31 City Fireworks Festival, Minoru Park, 6:30-8:30pm

31 Fireworks, West Richmond Community Centre, 7:45pm

31 Fireworks, South Arm Community Centre, 8:15pm

November 2010

03 Take Our Kids to Work Day, Grade 9’s

03 Steveston Kids Costume Contest photo submission deadline

05 Advertising Deadline for Christmas issue of Steveston Insider Magazine

07 Daylight Saving Time ends, turn clock back one hour

07 Kids Only Swap Meet, West Richmond Community Centre, 10-12:30

11 Remembrance Day

11 Remembrance Day Cenotaph Ceremonies & Parade, Richmond City Hall

11 Remembrance Day Kite Fly, Garry Point Park

13 Christmas Craft Fair, South Arm Community Centre, 10-4

20 London Farm Christmas Gift Shop opens for the Christmas season

26 No School, SD#38

27 Steveston Christmas Craft Fair, Steveston Community Centre, 10-4

27 & 28 Pet photos with Santa, Meow + Bark Ave

28 Christmas in Steveston Village, Santa arrives, horse carriage rides, tree lighting

Go online to: www.stevestoninsider.com/events-calendar.php

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