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Art Show and Sale
Original paintings by Richmond Artist Guild members, to Nov. 8, Richmond Centre Mall.
Author Reading
Marilyn Bowering, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. Pre-registration required. Richmond Public Library, 7700 Minoru Gate. Registration/info: 231-6405.
Bazaars
Crafts, baking, sewing, knitting, tea room and more, Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sacred Heart, 3900 Arthur Drive, Ladner; Raffle, crafts, home baking and more, hosted by Fraserview Intermediate Care Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 9580 Williams Rd.; Tea, home baking, crafts, raffle and more, Nov. 28, 2-4 p.m., St. Edward's Church hall, 10111 Bird Rd.; Silent auction, crafts, food, baked goods, white elephant sale, fun for kids, Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Steveston United Church, Broadway St. at 2nd Ave., Steveston.
Canada Remembers
Take a look at Canada's contribution to the war effort with this 3 part series by the National Film Board: Part 2 - The Liberators, Nov. 10, 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Part 3 - Endings and Beginnings, Nov. 17, 12:30-1:30 p.m., accompany the Canadian soldiers from the shores of Normandy, up the coast of France into Belgium and Holland. Richmond Museum, 7700 Minoru Gate. Info: 231-6457.
Caribbean Night Dance
Enjoy a Caribbean dinner and dance, door prizes and limbo contest, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.-1 a.m., United Way fundraiser, Thompson community centre, 5151 Granville Ave. Tickets: 272-5338.
Craft Fairs/Auctions
Live and silent auction: R.C. Palmer high school, Nov. 5, doors open at 6 p.m. Info: 668-6288; Christmas craft fair: Nov. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Thompson community centre, 5151 Granville Ave. Info: 272-5338; Fall fair: Nov. 7, Bethany's Baptist Church, 22680 Westminster Hwy. Info: 519-0123. Artisan Crafts: christmas craft fair, Nov. 7-8 and Dec. 19-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Floral hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. Info: 878-9274; Christmas gift sale: Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m., 4071 Francis Rd.; Auction: Nov. 13, 7 p.m. at Henry Anderson school, 9460 Alberta Rd. Crafts, services gifts and more. All welcome; Christmas craft fair: Nov. 14-15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., South Arm community centre, 8880 Williams Rd. Info: 277-1157; Vancouver Craft Market: Nov. 14-15 and Dec. 5-6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Floral hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. Info: 878-9274; Christmas craft fair: C.E. London School, Nov. 20-21, 10331 Gilbert Rd. Tables available: Joy 943-0067. Info: 668-6668; Tea and craft sale: Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Richmond Presbyterian Church, 7111 No. 2 Rd. Info: 274-7904 or 271-7105; Creative gift craft fair: Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Steveston Buddhist Church, 4360 Garry St., Richmond. Info: 277-2323; Christmas craft fair: Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Cambie community centre, No. 5 Rd. and Cambie. Tables available: 273-3394;
da Vinci Exhibit
Family Bus Tour: Nov. 7, leaves Richmond Art Gallery at 7:30 a.m., returns 7:30 p.m., pre-registration required. Info: 231-6440.
Delta Museum and Archives
Coast Salish Art - The Artist's Experience: Karl Morgan and Remo Williams will demonstrate the art of carving and drawing in traditional Salish style, Nov. 7, 1-2:30 p.m., pre-registration required; The Development and Nature of Aboriginal Art on the Southern Coast of B.C.: archaeologist Alan McMillan discusses the evolution of Aboriginal art from prehistoric times to present, Nov. 14, 1-2:30 p.m., pre-registration required; Picture Your Pet: donate a photo of you and your pet to the archives, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; 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; Hours: Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sundays, 2-4 p.m. Delta Museum and Archives, 4858 Delta St. in Ladner. Info: 946-9322.
Family Ho-down
Learn to line dance, see demos, enjoy food and games, Nov. 14, 6-8:30 p.m., Steveston community centre. Info: 277-6812.
Jewish Book Fair
Celebrate Jewish book month with a writer's festival, author readings, workshops and book signings, Nov. 7-11, opening night celebrations Nov. 7 at Norman Rothstein Theatre. Info/tickets: 257-5111.
London Heritage Farm
Christmas craft fair: pottery, woodcrafts, gourmet foods and collectibles are displayed throughout the house, to Nov. 15, Sat.-Wed. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Thurs. & Fri. until 8 p.m.; Farmhouse open 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.
Murder Mystery Evening
Murder on the Luritania: dress in period style, enjoy fine food, adventure and fun, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Info: 231-6457
Nature Walk
Marvelous Mushrooms: discover the important role of fungi in the ecosystem on this walk with a naturalist, Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m., Ladner Marsh Park, Ferry Rd., Ladner.
Richmond Nature Park
Bird Feeders: build your own bird feeder, families 4+ years, Sat. & Sun to Dec. 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; The Owls of B.C.: learn facts and folklore about owls, and search for the Park's resident owls, Nov. 7, 7-8 p.m.; Mushroom Show: sample fungal delicacies, join a mushroom exploration or make fungart, presented by the Vancouver Mycological Society, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Info on all programs: 273-7015.
Thrift Sale
New-to-you clothing, hardware, small appliances, white elephant table, Nov. 13 from 6-8 p.m., Nov. 14 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Augustine's Anglican Church, parish hall, 71st and Hudson St., Vancouver.
Thursday Night Bingo
Weekly at St. Paul's, 8251 St. Alban's Rd., 6:30 p.m. bonanza call.
Travelogue
Desert Adventures: Russell Jennings shows slides and discusses his travels in Peru, Morocco, Sudan, Mali, Egypt, Iran & India, Nov. 12, 1:30-3 p.m., Richmond Library and Cultural Centre. Info: Agnes 275-0736 or May 276-2209.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Watercolors West Art Show and Sale: Nov. 28-29, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Floral hall; Cedar Lecture Series: Greenways and public ways in the City of Gardens, Moura Quayle, Dec. 1, 8 p.m.; Festival of Lights: enjoy the lighted garden at night, Dec. 11-Jan. 3, 5-9:30 p.m. VanDusen Botanical Garden, 5251 Oak St. Info: 878-9274;
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