Sprinkling rules now in effect
Water conservation rules are now in effect in an effort to stretch the region’s limited water supply.
From June 1 to Sept. 30, water restriction measures will be in effect throughout the Greater Vancouver Regional District, including the City of Richmond.
Lawn sprinkling is permitted as follows:
• Even-numbered street addresses may water their lawns on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Odd-numbered addresses may water Thursdays and Sundays from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Violating the restrictions can result in a $75 fine. An exception permit for new lawns is available for a $30 fee at the information counter at Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Rd.).
For more information, call 604-276-4355 or visit the GVRD’s website at www.gvrd.bc.ca
Olympic fund gets go-ahead
An Olympic opportunity fund will help Richmond capitalize on the excitement and opportunities of the 2010 Winter Games, Richmond’s mayor said.
“I think that we have to start to visualize what it’s going to mean to have an Olympic venue in our city,” said Malcolm Brodie. “And as soon as we can visualize it we can start to budget for it.”
Last week, council approved a new Olympic fund to pay for celebrations, festivals and special events leading up to the Olympics. No money will be committed to the fund until staff develop a plan, which Brodie said will help the city create its vision for the Games.
Jardine headlines Musical Expressions
Cherelle Jardine and 99 South will be performing at the next Musical Expressions Showcase at Richmond Cultural Centre.
The concert starts this Saturday at 8 p.m.
99 South features Jeff Laing on alto saxophone and vocals, Bree Laing on keyboards and Chris Biasutti on bass guitar. They present classics ranging from Van Morrison’s “Brown Eyed Girl” to Ray Charles ’ “Georgia on my Mind” as well as popular songs by groups such as Coldplay.
Cherelle Jardine is the organizer of Musical Expressions and fittingly closes out the local showcase’s season at the cultural centre. The singer/
songwriter/guitarist has released three CDs (Born Naked, Something Good Is Happening and Born Naked).
Head Traffic, her fourth CD, will be released on June 30. She recorded the album, which promises to be an eclectic group of songs ranging in emotion and topic, in Toronto at Blue Rodeo’s Woodshed Studio. Members of that Canadian band appear on four songs.
As for Musical Expressions, the monthly showcase of local talent moves to Britannia Shipyards (5180 Westwater Dr.) for the summer. The line-up is Megan Fanning as well as the Harris Van Berkel Trio on July 2, The Higgens on Aug. 6 and Ruckus on Sept. 3. These shows are from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
For more information, call 604-306-0632 or see www.cherellejardine.com.
River Rock to bring out the stars
River Rock Casino Resort has announced its line-up for its new 1,000-seat theatre slated to open this fall.
Canadian-born singer Paul Anka will open the venue with a two-night engagement beginning Sept. 16.
Other acts confirmed for the fall include KC & the Sunshine Band (Sept. 20), soft rockers Air Supply (Sept. 23), Guess Who lead vocalist Burton Cummings (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1), impersonator André-Philippe Gagnon (Oct. 20-22), ’80s rockers Loverboy (Oct. 28-29), the Village People (Oct. 31) and comedian Joan Rivers (Nov. 16).
Tickets go on sale June 10 and are available through Ticketmaster.
Exhibition features young artists
Richmond Montessori Children’s House preschool students will be selling their artwork to raise money for a young boy at the Families for Children orphanage in Dacca, Bangladesh.
The goal is for the school’s 73 students to learn they can make a difference in the world. All are welcome at the school (12151 Shell Rd.) from 3:30 to 6 p.m. for the art exhibition.
The art of face reading
By the words of Master Lam Chun, if you can read faces, you will be good at making friends and selecting good employees.
On Sunday, June 5, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Chun will be appearing at the Brighouse branch of the Richmond public library to give an adults-only seminar on physiognomy. During the talk, he will pick several participants to have their faces read.
While the seminar will be in Cantonese, an English interpreter will be present.
Tickets for the seminar were first made available last weekend at the information desk on the main floor.
Participants must present their library card to register and pick up a ticket. Only one ticket will be given out per library card.
“Master Lam Chun has studied physiognomy for over 30 years. He has read the faces of countless numbers of people with a high degree of accuracy,” said Wendy Jang, co-ordinator of multilingual services.
Fishing derby
The Vancouver Marina is holding its first annual fishing derby this Saturday with partial proceeds going to the Weekend to End Breast Cancer and The Strait of Georgia Marine Rescue Society.
Fishermen must put their lines in the water in search of the biggest salmon no earlier than 5 a.m. with the weigh-in no later than 7 p.m.
To register or for info, see www.vancouvermarina.com/fishing_derby.htm or call 604-278-3300.
New road rules
A new city bylaw aims to eliminate the negative effects of roadway upheaval by requiring full-lane width restoration whenever roads are torn open.
Previously, only the demolished asphalt surface was repaired.
But the new roadway restoration regulation, which took effect June 1, is designed to eliminate or at least mitigate the downside of the previous approach.
The old way of doing things led to reduced pavement life expectancy, increased repairs costs and vibration complaints from the public.
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