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1997 Sound Stage
A display of the latest in specialty audio, video, home theatre, custom installation, system integration and more, including a live performance by Gaye Delorme, at Delta Pacific Resort & Conference Centre, 10251 St. Edwards Dr., Sept. 27-28 (admission at the door). Info: 620-6620.
St. Paul's First Annual Book Bazaar
Oct. 4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Book tables by calling Elaine at 273-5368. Food, bake sale, kids' games. hourly draws and more.
Kids Only swap meet
At West Richmond community centre, Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 9180 No. 1 Road. New and used clothing, toys and more.
Family Holiday Series
Richmond Art Gallery hosts hands-on festive fun: Halloween Costumes, Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m.; Mask-Making, Oct. 18, 1-4 p.m.; Handmade Greeting Cards, Nov. 29, 1-4 p.m.; Festive Decorations, Tree and Home (TBA). Info: 231-6455.
Spirit of the Salmon Swim
the Musqueam Indian band will host a public breakfast at MacDonald Beach in Richmond on Sept. 28 from 7 a.m. to noon, featuring traditional native foods to mark the beginning of Fin Donnelly's 30-kilometre swim from the park to Creekside Park in False Creek on B.C. Rivers Day, Sept. 28.
HERITAGE FUN DAY
A tour around Steveston's heritage sites, Sept. 28, 1-5 p.m. for all ages, hosted by Steveston community centre. Info: 277-6812; walk-in registration begins Sept. 10, 7 p.m.
Thursday Night Bingo
At St. Paul's, 8251 St. Alban's Rd., 6:30 p.m. bonanza call.
Gulf of Georgia Cannery
Radio family workshop for families with kids ages 8-12, Oct. 5; Underwater archeology family workshop, in celebration of B.C. River's Day, Sept. 28, 1:30-4 p.m.; speaker series on the West Coast, in the Boiler House Theatre, with Howard Robins of the Artificial Reef Society of B.C., Oct. 8, 7 p.m.; Rick Blacklaws talks on 'The cultural importance of the Fraser River in B.C.'s historic development" in the Boiler House Theatre (RSVP at 664-9009); Museum Murder Mystery, Sept. 27, 1-4 p.m., an afternoon of fund as you solve a murder mystery; Barns: The Vanishing Landmarks bus tour, Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m.; Futuristic Fashions Part 1, Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m., for families, design your own futuristic costume for Halloween. To register/info for any of these programs, call 664-9009, or drop by the cannery at 12138 Fourth Ave.
RICHMOND MUSEUM
Programs: Museum Murder Mystery Night, Sept. 27, 1-4 p.m.; Barns: THe Vanishing Landmarks Bust Tour, Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m.; Futuristic Fashions- Part I, design your own futuristic costume for Halloween (for individuals and families), Oct. 5, 1-5 p.m. Pre-registration/info for all programs: 321-6457.
Word On the Street
Award-winning Richmond travel writer and author Kim Herdman will read at the annual book and magazine fair at Library Square in Vancouver Sunday Sept. 28. Her reading takes place at noon. The fair is part of a nation-wide celebration joining Halifax and Toronto in a day of readings. Info: 684-8266.
Strange Sites slide show
With artist/author/photographer Jim Christy, at the Richmond Art Gallery on uncommon homes and gardens of the Northwest, Oct. 7, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Britannia Heritage Shipyard Programs
Autumn River Cruise, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 1-3 p.m. Workshop registration/general info: 241-9453.
Composting workshops
Offered by the City of Richmond at the recycling depot, 5555 Lynas Lane: Sept. 27, 11 a.m.: worm composting, indoors or outside; recycling workshop; tour of the compost garden and recycling depot, Sept. 28, 11 a.m. Info: 244-1253.
Steveston Buddhist Church fall food bazaar
4360 Garry St., Oct. 19, 11 .m. to 2 p.m. All welcome.
2nd Annual Walk for Breast Health Awareness
Oct. 26, Minoru park, starting at Family Place. Registration: 8 a.m.; walk: 9 a.m. Prizes, refreshments, entertainment by Dr. Strange Love.
Richmond Nature Park
Take a guided tour of Shady Island on Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is required. Tickets/info: 273-7015. Drop in for stories, trivia and live animals at the park.
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