FRIDAY
The Music at the Cannery Summer Series presents Micheal Hart on Friday, July 13 at 6: 30 p.m. The series runs for nine shows in July and August, at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 12138 4th Ave. in Steveston Village. Rain or Shine ~ The show goes on. Open air shows, so bring a sweater, it can get chilly.
SATURDAY
The Steveston Rotary Club is hosting a free BBQ for Seniors on Saturday, July 14 at 1 p.m. at the Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton St. Register by calling Peter Mitchell at 604-277-8882. Transportation available.
The Multicultural Helping House Society presents Kick-Off Program on Health and Wellness on Saturday, July 14 from 10: 30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m. at #250-5726 Minoru Blvd. Free admission. RSVP to Marilou at 604828-9856 or Maria at 604879-3277 ext. 257. Open to youth and adults. There will be a Zumba gold dance instructor and a certified laughter wellness instructor.
The Steveston Buddhist Temple presents its Obon Day Festival, celebrating forefathers and ancestors, on Saturday (4 p.m.) and Sunday (10: 30 a.m.), July 14 and 15 at the temple, 4360 Garry St. There will be music, dancing, and food for everyone and games for children.
UPCOMING
This summer the East Richmond Community Association and Cambie Community Centre will be hosting its third annual Summer Fun Nights series. This free event runs Tuesday nights, July 31 and Aug. 7, 14, 21 from 5: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. at King George Park Gathering Place at No. 5 and Cambie roads. Featuring musical performances, fundraising BBQ, face painting, giant bubble blowing, free Yoga in the Park, a robotics demonstration and other activities. July 31 is The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show featuring Brian "Elvis" Simpson and Eli Williams. The bands play from 6: 30 to 7: 30 p.m. except July 31 from 6: 30 to 8 p.m. To open the series, blanket-toting residents of all ages can enjoy an Outdoor Movie Night, The Muppet Movie, on Tuesday, July 31 with the movie beginning at 8: 30 p.m.
Television show host Jerry Springer will be taking on the hosting duties of The Price Is Right Live, which returns to the River Rock Casino Resort from July 12-21. Tickets available at all Ticketmaster outlets or charge-by-phone 1-855-985-5000 or order online at www. ticketmaster.ca. Ages 19 years and over. For more information, visit www. riverrock.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
Parents! The Zone Bowling Centre would like to invite the youth to be rewarded for working hard in school. Students in Grades 1 to 12 get one free game a week until Aug. 31. Valid Monday to Friday from open to 6p.m. Our bowling counter staff will set you up with your student game pass.
Celebrating summer at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) any Friday from now to Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Take-Off Fridays. Lots of free samples. Check out live DJs and tons of free entertainment, including live acrobats, local musicians, and artists, a caricaturist, a balloonist, popular air side demonstrations and more. Kids will have a blast meeting YVR mascots, dancing to music, and getting their faces painted.
The addition of activities in the USA Departures area means there's even more to see and do if you're travelling to the U.S. Check out airfield action up close with telescopes, discover Sea Island through an interactive model and learn all sorts of interesting facts about YVR, the history of flight in B.C. and all things aviation-related. Take advantage of a special Take-Off Fridays parking rate of $5 for up to four hours in any of YVR's lots - parking at the airport has never been easier. Or, begin your family adventure on the Canada Line and get to the airport in 26 minutes or less.
Richmond Night Market Volunteer. Integration Youth Services Society (IYSS) is seeking volunteers who are interested in helping out with a Breaking World Record fundraiser at the Richmond Night Market. The fundraiser will take place every weekend (Friday to Sunday) starting in June. Shifts are four hours long with breaks in between. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Volunteers must possess leadership, show professionalism and commitment. It is mandatory to attend a brief orientation prior to taking a shift. Email Tina Tsai (IYSS Volunteer Director) at [email protected] or call/ text (604)-773-2955.
