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B.C. Fuchsia and Begonia Society
Annual flower show and competition, July 25, 1-6 p.m. and July 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Floral hall, Van Dusen Botanical Gardens, Vancouver. Info: 926-9214.
Beach Volleyball Tournament
Aug. 2, 11 a.m., part of Tsawwassen Sun Festival, Centennial Beach. Info: Diana 943-0502.
Brewster's Backyard Blues Picnic
Featuring 5 blues bands, beer garden, barbecue and children's activities, July 25, 1-9:30 p.m., 1379 Gulf Rd., Point Roberts. Info/tickets: 360-945-4545.
Cannery Day '98
Highlights the contributions of the Finnish Canadian community to the West Coast fishing industry, includes salmon cooking demos and samplings, theatre performances, exhibits, children's activities, Aug. 2, 12-5 p.m., Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 Fourth Ave. Steveston. Info: 664-9009.
City Centre Community Association programs
Participate in White Crane kung fu and lion dancing classes. Association is located at 140-8279 Saba Rd. Info: 214-7716.
Craft Fair
Crafters wanted, event part of MultiFest, Aug. 9, 12:30-5 p.m., King George Park at No. 5 Rd. and Cambie. Info: Carol Ryan 273-3394.
Delta Museum and Archives programs
Stroll through the Victorian period rooms of this turn-of-the-century Tudor-style pioneer home, discover artifacts, displays, or book a heritage tour by calling 946-9322; Tsawwassen Sun Festival: Aug. 3, 11 a.m., those interested in riding bikes as part of the Delta Museum and Archives parade entry are invited to register at the museum before July 29; Heritage Walking Tour and Afternoon Tea, Aug. 1, 1-2:30 p.m.; Make A Bicycle Ornament, July 25, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (free to Kidsummer members with buttons). Delta Museum and Archives is located at 4858 Delta St., Ladner. Hours: Tuesdays to Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Info: 946-9322.
Delta Parks and Recreation Programs
Outdoor pool: open daily 1:30-3:30 p.m., adult circuit swim Tues.-Fri. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., until Aug. 14; Friday adventure tours: supervised trips to The Zone/Watermania July 24, Splashdown Park July 31, Stardust Roller Rink/Walli's World Aug. 14. Info: 946-3300.
Delta Recycling Society Programs
Water gardens: Patricia Reith shows you what you need to know about xeroscaping, July 25, 10 a.m. All programs take place at Delta Recycling Society's Compost Demonstration Garden, 7046 Brown St. in Delta. Pre-registration and Info: 946-9828.
Delta Sunshine Singles Society Dance
Beach party, live music by Cloud Nine, July 31, 8 p.m.; Anniversary dance, live music by Kris Munday, Aug. 7, 8 p.m.; Dance the first Fri. of every month, 8 p.m. Sunbury Hall, 10409 Dunlop St., N. Delta. Info: 502-9981 or Pat 590-8210.
Delta Western Jamboree
Dinner, dancing and live entertainment, July 25, 6 p.m., Greystone Stables at 6087-64th St. in Delta, presented by the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Info: 946-4232.
Horticultural Show
Hosted by the Richmond Garden Club, Aug. 8, 1-5 p.m. and Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Richmond Arena, 7551 Minoru Gate, featuring flowers, vegetables, hanging baskets, baking, home canning, flower arrangements, displays, books and a tea room. Official opening by Brian Minter, Aug. 8, 2 p.m. Entries from the public welcome. Info: Rob at 277-8663 or Bonnie at 271-6487.
Kung Fu competition
presented by Aberdeen Centre in cooperation with Master Wu and his Taekwondo Club, July 26, 1-5 p.m., partial proceeds to the Canadian Council of the Blind. Aberdeen Centre, 4151 Hazelbridge Way. Info: 278-8721.
London Heritage Farm
Family Farm Days and Craft Fair, Aug. 9, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., interested crafters contact Dolores for jurying Info; Farmhouse opened for touring weekends and holidays noon-4 p.m. Stop for tea and sample home baking. New gift shop features jams, jellies and original hand-crafted items at 6511 Dyke Rd. Info: 271-5220.
Nature Walk
Explore the ecology of the Fraser River Delta with a parks interpreter, July 28, 7-8:30 p.m., Deas Island Regional Park (off 62B St.), Delta. Info: 432-6350.
Richmond Arts Centre program
New Directions in Print Making: Sept. 12-13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., or Sept. 12-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; registration now on. Richmond Arts Centre is located at 7700 Minoru Gate. Info: 231-6440.
Richmond Chinese Community Society Programs
Chinese calligraphy class, to Aug. 20, 1-2:30 p.m.; Chinese brush painting, to Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; Info on these and other programs: 270-7222.
Richmond Museum
Guided cycling tours, retrace early history and discover natural features of Finn Slough, Woodward's Landing and London Farm, July 26 weather permitting, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., pre-registration required. Info: 231-6457.
Richmond Nature Park programs
Westcoast wildlife: learn about the variety and diversity of B.C. wildlife, presented by Northwest Wildlife Preservation Society, July 25, 2-3 p.m.; Campfire at McDonald Beach: search for bats, owls and other night creatures, listen to stories around the fire, July 27, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Info: 273-7015.
Sandcastle Competition
Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., part of Tsawwassen Sun Festival, Centennial Beach. Info: Diana 943-0502.
Sunset Paddle
Spend the evening paddling in Cannery Channel, Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. Pre-register at Britannia Heritage Shipyard, 718-1200. The program runs until the end of September.
Thursday Night Bingo
Weekly at St. Paul's, 8251 St. Alban's Rd., 6:30 p.m. bonanza call.
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