1. Remembrance Day service: Friday Nov. 11:
The public is invited to the Remembrance Day service held at the Cenotaph on the east side of Richmond City Hall (6911 No. 3 Road). For those not able to attend, the service will be streamed online at Richmond.ca. To access the live webcast, click on the Remembrance Day Ceremonies link under the news tab on the home page.
The ceremonies will also be simulcast into city hall council chambers. Everyone is welcome inside but space is limited. First seating preference will be given to those who may not be able to stand outside for the duration of the service.
A military parade will start marching at 10:20 a.m., the official ceremonies at the city hall cenotaph will begin at 10:40 a.m. and there will be two minutes of silence at 11:00 a.m., which will be followed by wreath-laying.
Following the service, a free public reception will be held inside the city hall galleria.
2. South Arm Christmas Craft Fair: Sunday Nov. 12:
You know that Christmas is just around the corner when the local craft sales begin. And out of the blocks first is the event Saturday at South Arm Community Centre (8880 Williams Road) from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. More than 90 vendors will be on site with hand-made and home-made items for sale. This is a great opportunity to get your Christmas shopping done and also be a part of a fun and festive event. For more information, call 604-238-8060.
3. Gem and mineral show: Sunday Nov. 13:
Learn about turning raw metal and rough stone into polished works of art at the Gem and Mineral Show from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Richmond Nature Park (11851 Westminster Hwy.). Through presentations from members of the Richmond Gem and Mineral Society visitors will see first-hand the process of the age-old practices of silversmithing, soapstone carving and lapidary (polishing stones). Other displays include collections and works created by society members along with various rocks and fossils used in lapidary such as agate, jasper, amber, ammolite and quartz. Also, have a chance to play the rock identification game to win prizes and magnify micro-mounts to view minute crystals. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Richmond Nature Park Society’s educational programs.
