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Publisher’s Note 2012 is underway and businesses are catching up from their holiday year-end rush, and planning how to make this year even better. As I write this, we are having our first snowfall of the season. February’s events include Valentine’s Day, Eating Together week, Family Day and Pink Shirt Day. March brings Daylight Saving Time, spring break, family vacations, St Patrick’s Day (which is best celebrated at O’Hare’s GastroPub) and Earth Hour. On this month’s cover, photographer Sandra Steier captured Steveston’s own Grace Campbell shopping along No. 1 Road. Read more about Grace on page 6. Writer Sarah Gordon gives us an inside look at Vince Morlet, owner of the award-winning Tapenade Bistro, and introduces us to the coolest new business owner in the village, Ryan Halter, and his assistant Jesse Strong, of Steveston Tattoo Company.

Our sports feature is about a 12-year-old girl named Sydney who plays a multitude of sports, including field hockey. A reminder that it is time to register for spring and summer sports. The Steveston Merchants Association is busy planning the budget for the new fiscal year, welcoming new businesses and organizing the annual Easter Egg Hunt. There is still plenty of filming happening in the village and we are thrilled to have the crew of the hit show Once Upon A Time here in “Storybrooke”! I encourage you to refer to the Steveston Insider directory and shop locally for Valentine’s Day. The village has sweets, greeting cards, jewellery, flowers, lingerie, spas, gifts, wine, and great dining. Show the love!

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Steveston Insider Magazine is published 6 times per year (February, April, June, August, October, and December) by Carolynne Palla, PALLA MEDIA. Distribution by Canada Post to Steveston homes and businesses. Go online to www.stevestoninsider.com for the most up-todate information on events and businesses. Carolynne Palla is an active volunteer in Steveston and is a Director on the Board of the Steveston Merchants Association.

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Cover Story: Grace Campbell written by Sarah Gordon photos by Sandra Steier

In the spring of 2010 Campbell was invited to join Sean Lawson’s team at Steveston Real Estate. She trained as a receptionist at the No 1 Road office, and quickly assumed the position of office manager in December 2010. Working at Steveston Real Estate is the most exciting opportunity that she has been presented with and Campbell loves her job. She is dedicated to their clients, and feels fortunate to have gained eight new friendships with her hard working colleagues. Grace Campbell’s face is recognizable to many Stevestonites. She is strikingly beautiful and has an exuberant personality to match. As this month’s Steveston Insider cover model she is partaking in two of her favourite Steveston activities, shopping and drinking coffee. Like the John Mellencamp song, Campbell was born and raised in a small town (Steveston) and intends to spend her days here. Who could blame her? Campbell attended McRoberts Secondary, and was in French Immersion from Kindergarten through Grade 12. As a lifetime Stevestonite, she feels very fortunate to be living and working in this special area of Richmond. A highlight of her day is running into people she knows while strolling through the village. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant customers enjoyed stellar service from Campbell where she worked from its opening day for two years. She is grateful for the wealth of product knowledge that she garnered from owner Jim Van der Tas. She had the opportunity to manage the floor for a year, and received Tourism Richmond's Extra Mile Service Award, and forged some fabulous relationships with locals and visitors alike. 6

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Last year Campbell applied to UBC's Sauder School of Business. She was accepted into the Real Estate Division and has begun the first steps toward her Diploma in Urban Land Economics which can be divided into real estate development, appraisal, management or sales, and prepares individuals to be involved in numerous facets of real estate. She is currently in her second of twelve semesters and finds it fascinating. Campbell’s favourite Steveston dining hangouts are Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant and Gudrun, and she enjoys shopping at many Steveston businesses during her lunch hour. She likes wandering around the Britannia Shipyard area; however she has very little free time these days between working full-time and attending school. Although Steveston has many fans, it is fair to say that Campbell is one of the most enthusiastic Stevestonites around. There was a time, not too long ago, when young people wanted to make the break to the city after finishing high school. It is refreshing to see that today Steveston is a place where many people, like Campbell, want to stay, and can forge extremely successful careers… in a small town! Feb-Mar 2012 • www.StevestonInsider.com

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My Bubby

by Sarah Gordon

“Black and white kittens to good home. $10” This tiny newspaper ad caught my eye when I was searching for a kitten after having tragically lost my young orange cat to an accident. Although I wasn’t entirely sure the time was right, my brother and sisterin-law convinced me that it might help to have a new life fill the void. I also took into consideration the well being of my other cat, Ella, who I thought might be lonely without her companion, Sam (cleverly named by my witty mum who thought Sam n’ Ella would be a perfect combo), so I decided to follow their advice. After a brief telephone interview with the kittens’ owners, who established that I had the makings of a good pet owner, I set off to check out a male kitten. When I arrived there were only two kittens left, and the one who captured my heart had tiny chewed off whiskers, courtesy of his siblings. He also had a dear little face with unique markings, and a stubby tail which would always be a source of conversation when people met him. When the owners told me that he was their granddaughter’s favourite, I happily handed over my $10, knowing that children have their radar set for the pick of the litter. This kitten became my dear companion. I named him Zachary, but I quickly gave him the nickname Bubby which stuck. Bubby was a tiny fellow, just old enough to leave his mother, so on his first night in his new home I nestled him on a cushioned chair beside my bed, only to discover that in the night he had climbed up to lay on my pillow. That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship. We slept side by side for sixteen years. 8

Those who knew Bubby understood that he was at the top of the totem pole in our house. My family joked that they always fell below Bubby in the pecking order. Going away for a holiday for more than a week was next to impossible, not because Bubby wasn’t being cared for with TLC by friends, but because I could not stand being away from him for any length of time. Bubby was a dog-like cat, with undying loyalty to me. He was a burrowing cat, and could often be found deep under blankets. He loved to fetch, and Q-Tips were his personal favourite, as they fit perfectly in his mouth, like a cat sized bone. He was a gentle soul with a social nature. He loved visitors and would often come to the door to greet people. He thrived on routine, and was a reliable clock; he would come to find me at the same time each night to remind me that it was time for us to head off to bed. Many of my Steveston Insider articles were written with the assistance of Bubby perched on my desk, sitting inconveniently in front of my keyboard, where I would contort myself to dodge his body. And yes, I loved every minute of it. I am writing this article without Bubby by my side. In late November a sudden illness took Bubby away and left behind a hole in my heart. I know that in time a new life will enter our house, and bring us joy, but not yet, perhaps in the spring which is a natural time of rebirth, but for now no cat can take his place. Throughout Bubby’s life I often proclaimed that buying him was the best $10 I ever spent. The memories that he left us with are priceless.

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Steveston Tattoo Company written by Sarah Gordon

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Steveston Tattoo Company promises the brightest colours for their works of art. The shop itself is a vibrant and eclectic masterpiece with its warm mustard coloured walls, dark gray wainscoting, an ornate chandelier, a mounted deer head wearing a crown, Balinese masks, antique cabinetry, not to mention an array of wall art. It is easy to imagine shrinking the richness and warmth of the décor down to the size of a tattoo. Steveston Tattoo Company is the new kid in town; having opened for business in December. Owner, Ryan Halter, aka “Mr. Halter”, and his right-hand man, Jesse Strong, met four years ago when Halter tattooed Strong. They are pleased by the warm reception they have received as people stroll into the shop and welcome them to the village. Halter was aware that Steveston was lacking a tattoo shop, and decided to establish his business in this safe and friendly community. He notes that the lack of security bars on Steveston business windows is a refreshing change. Halter, who is originally from Kindersley, 10

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Saskatchewan, has lived in B.C. for nine years. He has always had a love of art and drawing. Prior to being a tattoo artist he was involved in construction and painting. In 1997 he apprenticed at a tattoo shop in Lethbridge, Alberta. Before opening Steveston Tattoo Company, he worked at Dutchman Tattoos in Burnaby for eight years and tips his hat to mentor, John “the Dutchman”, a well respected tattoo artist. Strong has been a tattoo enthusiast for as long as he can remember. On his twentieth birth he began an apprenticeship which he finished with Vinnie Ruocco at New World Tattoo in Surrey, an opportunity for which he is grateful. Getting your first tattoo is a big deal. There are many decisions involved including selecting the artwork, where you will position it, and of course, the long term commitment to place “permanent jewellery” on your skin. Celebrities have made getting inked extremely fashionable, and have helped take away the stigma of tattoos. Although the possibility of removal exists, (remember Angelina Jolie’s long gone “Billy Bob”?), Feb-Mar 2012 • www.StevestonInsider.com

Steveston Tattoo Company recommends researching your tattoo artwork well, and staying open minded when you choose to proceed. Halter and Strong take great pride in their artistry. They will work with you and take into consideration the magnitude of the image, and consider the longevity of the tattoo choice. In the City of Richmond you must be age eighteen to get a tattoo, and Steveston Tattoo Company will not tattoo anyone younger. Although we shared a joke about the stereotypical drunken sailor who staggers into the tattoo shop, Steveston Tattoo Company will not tattoo anyone under the influence. The shop is as clean as a whistle. They use disposable gloves, single use needles, and the use of autoclave equipment for sterilization. They follow all of the hygienic procedures required by Coastal Health to run a professional and reputable shop. Halter and Strong are a very warm and entertaining team, and their goal is to make you feel comfortable, whether it is your first, or one of many tattoos. Their diverse clientele ranges from long term customers who are building their collection, who Halter describes as an interesting and fun crowd, to housewives and lawyers. They have tattooed all walks of life; to date their oldest client was a 72-year-old grandmother.

and is a devoted father and husband. He has three children, ages one, ten and sixteen. He and his family hope to move to the Steveston area soon as the commute from his home is proving to be time consuming. His family enjoys visiting the village and the proximity to the water appeals to him. Both Halter and Strong like the feel of small town Steveston, which is what attracts so many of us here. Philanthropy is extremely important to Steveston Tattoo Company. In December they donated $20 from every tattoo towards Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Covenant House. This year they intend to continue giving back to the community. Welcome to the village, Steveston Tattoo Company, and thank you for injecting some extra colour into our lives! www.stevestontattooco.com 110-12020 First Avenue 604-284-5030

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She Shoots, She Scores written by Sarah Gordon

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Sydney is an extremely active grade seven student who is a fitness role model for girls. While many of her sports are seasonal, in a calendar year she is involved in ice hockey (Richmond Ravens), field hockey (Richmond Girls Field Hockey Association), soccer, Air Attack volleyball, school basketball and track and field. Previously she also had softball, hip hop dance and gymnastics in her activity mix. Sydney recommends that girls get involved in sports as it is fun to be part of a team and provides an opportunity to make new friends. Our community offers a terrific selection of sports and it is easy to find something appealing. House teams can be a fun entry point. You don't have to start when you are young, and you don't have to be good at your chosen sport before you start. The coaches will instruct you and help make you successful. For example, it was only last year that Sydney started playing ice hockey, and until that time she had only a little skating experience. If you are looking for a spring activity, Sydney recommends the Richmond Girls Field Hockey (RGFH) season which is starting in April and runs through June. Registration for new members takes place on February 8th with details available on their website. Finding a balance between school and sport is important, and making sure that she achieves 12

strong marks is important to Sydney and her parents. Knowing when to let things go is also part of the balancing act. She has had to drop some of her sports to accommodate her schoolwork, and has faced choosing between activities as she can’t fit them all into her busy schedule. Ice hockey is currently Sydney’s favourite sport. She loves the feeling of gliding along the ice and trying out different shots on goal. An observation from Sydney: people think hockey is cold, but it really is not, soccer is much colder! In her down time, Sydney likes to spend with her friends and take her dog for walks. She likes reading, and occasionally watches television; however she prefers to play outside with her friends. In September Sydney will be going to high school and feels confident that she will know many kids thanks to her athletic involvement in the community. She intends to try out for volleyball, field hockey and soccer, however, she anticipates fiercer competition lies ahead as high school teams span a wider age range. It seems very likely that Sydney will achieve anything that she desires. She is an inspiration for girls everywhere to get active, even if you only introduce one sport into your life.

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Tapenade Bistro

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Tapenade Bistro celebrated its ninth anniversary in January, a milestone indeed in the ever changing world of restaurants. Tapenade Bistro has achieved what so many restaurants strive to be recognized for; their award-winning food, excellent wines and outstanding service.

restaurant management in Vancouver, Brazil and France. In that time he also earned a degree in Political Science and a Diploma in Hospitality. He changed career paths briefly when he went into recruiting and head hunting, but returned in 2002 as a restaurateur and Tapenade Bistro was born.

In the early days, owner Vince Morlet had a vision that his restaurant would be an urban style bistro. Over time he realized that honouring what they do best is key, to be a neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Steveston village featuring French and Mediterranean inspired West Coast fare. Their "simple, yet elegant" cuisine showcases the natural beauty of local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients in an appropriate and sumptuous manner. Morlet’s charm and warmth is inextricably linked to the ambience of Tapenade Bistro as he circulates the restaurant floor to welcome his customers.

Morlet’s paternal grandfather ran a café/ delicatessen in Paris’s 20th arrondissement. Although Morlet never met his grandfather, he grew up seeing the enchanting black and white photographs of his grandfather’s Parisian establishment.

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evolving, subject to availability of seafood) and Black Olive Tapenade (which is absolutely delicious). Other popular items which appear year round include Beef Short Rib, Beet Salad and Linguine Boscaiola. Keeping the menu both seasonal and local is of utmost importance; therefore you will see a large portion of the menu change according to availability. Recently appointed as Head Chef, Justin Cheung, will introduce his first menu in April. As part of their commitment to sustainability, Tapenade Bistro supports local suppliers, and local farms including Terra Nova Farm. They also take part in Vancouver Aquarium’s Ocean Wise sustainable seafood program which works directly with restaurants, markets, food services and suppliers to assist them in making ocean-friendly buying decisions. Each winter Tapenade Bistro partners with local wineries to present their Winemakers Dinner Series. These special evenings pair six wines with six courses, and shine the spotlight on reputed B.C. winemakers who are present to discuss their wines. Next up is Poplar Grove on April 4th and La Frenz on April 25th, both from the Naramata Bench. These dinners always sell out, so be sure to book quickly. Tapenade Bistro has many long term staff who Morlet refers to as the “Tapenade family”. Like so many business owners, Morlet spends many long days behind the scenes as he takes care of administrative work, meeting with vendors, promoting and marketing the restaurant, and he is on the restaurant floor during dining hours. Morlet and his wife Juliana, who is a business analyst, have two sons, ages two and seven. On his time off, Morlet enjoys checking out Vancouver’s restaurant scene. Having spent 27 years of his life in Steveston he feels akin to the fishing village and believes the greatest things about Steveston are its size, the people, and the village’s unique position in the Lower Mainland.

YVR’s Golf for Kids annual fundraiser which assists children’s charities including Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. As snowflakes are gently falling outside my window, I can think of no finer place to be than in a warm Mediterranean environment eating a bowl of Bouillabaisse. Tapenade Bistro is yet another reason to not have to leave Steveston; it’s all here, well maybe not the Mediterranean heat, quite yet! www.tapenade.ca 3711 Bayview Street 604-275-5188

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Saturday, April 7th 1:00 - 3:00 pm presents the

6th Annual Steveston Village

Easter Egg Hunt Bring the kids to the village for some Easter fun! Remember to bring a basket to collect treats from participating businesses. Discover what other EGG-CITING events await you!

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Have a Heart - Donate to Help Build New Extension for Richmond BC SPCA Education Center Donate to Happy Valentine Photo Session by Pet Talk Photography Date: Time: Location:

February 5th 12:00- 4:00pm Meow + Bark Avenue 3820 Moncton Street

Suggested minimum donation $15. One day only! All proceed go to Richmond BC SPCA. Richmond BC SPCA Education Centre needs to expand their facility so they can help more animals in need. Help us help them!

Happy Valentine’s Day! For supporting our cause every dog gets a FREE BANDANA

2011 FESTIVAL OF TREES AT THE GULF OF GEORGIA CANNERY The votes are in and first place goes to Prickly Pear Garden Centre for decorating an extraordinary tree for the Festival of Trees this holiday season. Congratulations! 163 visitors voted for their favourite trees. Of those votes, 42 placed Prickly Pear’s tree in first place, coming in second was Pajo’s Fish and Chips with 18 votes, and Nurse Next Door and Goegan Spa tied for third place with 16 votes each. For those who supported the Gulf of Georgia Cannery tree, they placed 4th, with 15 votes. A big thank to all the merchants who decorated a tree for the Festival this year; a lot of hard work, dedication, and holiday spirit went into each and every one. For those of you who visited and voted, your participation is much appreciated! ~ Gulf of Georgia Cannery in partnership with Steveston Merchants Association Brian & Patti, owners of Prickly Pear

Thank you participating businesses: A Monkey Tree Bell’s Bake Shop Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant Goegan Spa Gulf of Georgia Cannery Nurse Next Door 24

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NEW BOOK!

The Sockeye Special: The Story of the Steveston Tram and early Lulu Island written by Ron Hyde

The book relates how the tram was an integral part of transportation from the farmlands of Lulu Island getting into Vancouver. The tram brought thousands of passengers from Vancouver, New Westminster and Steveston to the Minoru Racetrack where, in addition to exciting horse races, six aeronautical firsts took place at the track between 1910 and 1914. Stories of the Steveston Opera House, the opening of the fishing season, the Richmond dairy industry who shipped their milk to Vancouver on the tram and had their milk cans returned at the end of the day filled with spring waster as Richmond could not have wells. A fascinating look at the BC Electric’s partnership with the people, the canneries, industry, entertainment and life on Lulu Island. The book contains eighty-two historic photographs and images. The Sockeye Special sells for $15 (plus $5 if the order is to be mailed). In Richmond, the book is available at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Gift Shop, London Heritage Farm Gift Shop, Steveston Book Store, Black Bond Books in Lansdowne and Ladner Shopping Centres.

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Seafair MHA has built a reputation for running one of the best minor hockey programs in the province, utilizing some of the best hockey people in the business. We do all this, while offering some of the lowest registration rates around. What is everyone saying about Seafair ? Great Association •Past PCAHA Association of the Year •Fastest growing minor hockey association in the province over the past 5 years Great Program •Provides program for players from ages 4 – 20 years old •Regularly scheduled ice times •All teams receive professional instruction and support (included in registration fees) •We also offer a variety of specialty skills instructions/classes Great Coaching/Instruction •Director of Hockey Operations: Ex-NHL Washington Capitals player – Yogi Svejkovsky •Director of Player Development: NHL Skating Coach for Toronto Maple Leafs – Derek Popke

Come and join the Seafair family – we’d love to have you! For registration information for the 2012-2013 season contact Tina O’Connor 604-271-3702 or visit our website

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SHOP STEVESTON Support your community

Proud Members of Steveston Merchants Association: A Monkey Tree Bare Basics Lingerie Bliss Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant Dave’s Fish & Chips Dr Gale D Rocky Harmony Dental Jet-Lag Travel & Fashion Boutique O’Hares GastroPub & Liquor Store Oris Consulting Corp Pajo’s Pharmasave Pieces Pierside Deli Prickly Pear Garden Centre Riverside Mortgage Group Safe & Sound Security Sinfully The Best Sockeye City Grill Splash Toy Shop Steveston Insider / Palla Media Steveston Real Estate Sales Sweet Lulu’s Costume Co. Tapenade Bistro Violet Hill Fashion Boutique Wealthsmart

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SHOP - RETAIL Clothing | Shoes | Accessories Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St 778-297-7379 stevestonvillagematernity.com

Stepin’ Out Shoes 3991 Moncton St 604-304-0602 stepinoutshoes.com

From Seeds to Fashion 150-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-3676

Treasures Boutique 140-12240 Second Ave 604-275-7119

Steve’s Board Shop

Jet Lag Travel Boutique 110-12031 Second Ave 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com

Violet Hill Boutique 108-12211 No. 1 Rd 604-274-3563 violethillclothing.ca

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150-12240 Second Ave 778-297-7675 stevesboardshop.com

Gifts | Specialty | Decor A Monkey Tree 105-3900 Moncton St 604-448-9234 amonkeytree.com Beat Merchant 160-12240 Second Ave 604-204-0044 beatmerchant.com Beau Monde 117-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7969

Bliss (ad p. 3)

105-12231 First Ave 604-351-0843 blissgifts.net Cannery Store 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9006 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Hearts 12115 First Ave 604-304-3537

Prickly Pear Garden Ctr 12311 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4717 pricklypear.ca

Juvelisto 120-3500 Moncton St 604-241-7376

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Seas on Shore 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822

Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St 604-271-5330 barebasicslingerie.com

Serendipity’s Backyard 120-12031 First Ave 604-275-1683 serendipitysbackyard.ca

London Farm Gift Shop 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonheritagefarm.ca Lofty Living Furniture Co. 110-12031 First Ave 604-271-5638 loftylivinghome.com Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St 604-275-0558

Serenity Home Decor 170-3580 Moncton St 604-241-3055 serenityhomedecor.com Shooting Star Souvenir 119-3800 Bayview St 604-271-2717

Splash Toy Shop (ad p. 9)

140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234

Nikaido Gifts 150-3580 Moncton St 604-275-0262

The Spotted Frog 110-12480 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4663 thespottedfrog.ca

Dam Good Soap 604-240-9921 damgoodsoap.com

Pieces

Benjamin Moore 150-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-271-2027

Crafts N More 3471 Moncton St 604-272-3824

Laara’s Vacuums 3981 Moncton St 604-277-8487 laarasvacuums.com

Elves Embroidery 12111 First Ave 604-275-8191

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Specialty Stores paintstore.benjaminmoore.com

Budget Appliance Centre 3831 Moncton St 604-271-8891 budgetappliance.com

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SHOP - RETAIL Specialty Stores

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Nikka Fishing & Marine 3551 Moncton St 604-271-6332 nikka.ca

Rod’s Building Supplies 3471 Moncton St 604-277-1191 rodsbs.com

Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604

Phoenix Art Workshop 3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860 phoenixartworkshop.com

Steveston Pharmacy 101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820 The Medicine Shoppe 11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777 Village Bikes 3891 Moncton St 604-274-3865

Steveston Bicycle 105-6111 London Rd 604-271-5544

Wool & Wicker 120-12051 Second Ave 604-275-1239 woolandwicker.com

Steveston Hardware 3560 Moncton St 604-277-7031

Thrift |Antiques | Consignment Couture Consignment 3806 Moncton St 778-297-7080 coutureconsignment.ca Daisies Boutique 12131 First Ave 604-271-9402

Gerry’s Books 102-12071 First Ave 604-272-6601

Steveston General Store 101-12071 First Ave 604-272-5272

Kidsupply Clothing Co. 140-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-271-6415

SOS Treasure Cottage 3800 Moncton St 604-274-8866

Richmond Hospital Aux. 3731 Chatham St 604-271-1551

FOOD | DRINK Bakery | Deli | Specialty

A Cake Wish 604-276-8475 acakewish.net

Guzenhite 160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-204-0777

Bell’s Bake Shop 110-12211 First Ave 604-284-5152 bellsbakeshop.com

Heidi’s Cookie Creations Pavel’s Food Store

Candy Dish 120-3911 Moncton St 604-277-6866

Heringers 190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-274-6328

Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646

Mary’s British Home Store 4-3740 Chatham St 604-274-2261

Damien’s Belgian Waffles 2-2891 Chatham St 604-304-2884

Mary’s Italian Ice Cream 120-12240 Second Ave 604-277-8210

Sarah’s Original & Old Fashioned Ice Cream 110-3500 Moncton St 604-204-2600

Diplomat Bakery 110-6111 London Rd 604-241-9134

Original Pure Water 115-3571 Chatham St 604-277-7873 originalpurewatershoppe.ca

Seaside Marketing 45-12411 Trites Rd 604-329-2484 seasidemarketing.ca

Outpost Mini Donut Co. 110-12240 Second Ave 604-448-0005 5-3740 Chatham St 604-271-3635

Steveston (ad p. 16) 604-270-2709 heidiscookiecreations.ca

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Picture Your Cake 604-318-7856 pictureyourcake.com Romania Country Bread 3680 Moncton St 604-304-0170

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FOOD | DRINK Bakery | Deli | Specialty Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd 604-271-3656

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13-3993 Chatham St 604-272-2655 sinfullythebest.com Screamers Soft Serve Third Ave at Bayview 604-364-8740 screamerssoftserve.ca South Harbour Fish 159-12420 No 1 Rd 604-277-3008

Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Moncton St 604-272-8850 stevestonpurewater.ca

Steveston Fish Shoppe 100-3420 Moncton St 604-277-3135

The Market at Papi’s 12251 No. 1 Rd (courtyard) 604-277-7444 stevestonmarket.com

Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746

The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave 604-271-8865

Coffee | Tea Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St 604-204-0288 starbucks.ca

Bean & Beyond Cafe 12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2687 Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-8700 blenz.com

Timothy’s Espresso Bar 104-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7547

Steveston Coffee Co. 110-3511 Moncton St (ad p. 15)

Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St 604-284-5126 rocanini.com

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Waves Coffee 12231 First Ave 604-448-9283 wavescoffee.ca

604-275-1983

Grocery | Market | Convenience 7-Eleven 110-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-271-9817

Minato Food Mart 105-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-271-7732

7-Eleven 10991 No. 1 Rd 604-271-1811

Nirvana Organics 120-6231 London Rd 604-272-0115

Super Grocer 12051 No. 1 Rd 604-271-2722 supergrocer.ca Veggie King 100-12420 No. 1 Rd 604- 274-8816

Golden Apple Farm Market 4-3891 Chatham St 604-448-9918

Liquor O’Hare’s Liquor Store (ad p. 5)

5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-2305 ohares.ca

Steveston Winemakers 3851 Moncton St 604-275-9463 stevestonwinemakers.com

Shady Island Liquor Store 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com Steveston Hotel Liquor Store 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.com

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FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes

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Alegria Cafe 12151 First Ave 604-274-1215 Big Bite Pizzeria 130-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404

Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant (ad p. 7)

140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com Buck & Ear Bar & Grill 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 stevestonhotel.com Caesars Bar & Grill 3880 Steveston Hwy 604-274-1268 Charthouse Restaurant 200-3866 Bayview St 604-271-7001 charthouserestaurant.ca Cimona Cafe 210-3791 Bayview St 604-275-3753 cimona.com Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com Dave’s Fish & Chips 3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555 davesfishandchips.com George’s Taverna 130-3760 Moncton St 604-275-5502 georgestaverna.com Gudrun Tasting Room 150-3500 Moncton St 604-272-1991 gudrun.ca Hog Shack 3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264 hogshack.ca

Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150 ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca Kari House 130-3900 Bayview St 604-275-5274 karihouse.com

Pajo’s - Steveston Wharf 604-272-1588 pajos.com Pajo’s - Garry Point Park 604-204-0767 pajos.com Panago Pizza 103-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-310-0001

Kashu Sushi & Grill 130-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-204-0023

Pat’s Galley 110-3900 Bayview St 604-277-1812

Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St 604-277-5626

PierSide Deli 115-3800 Bayview St 604-448-0071 piersidedeli.com

Kiwami Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St 604-284-5253 La Tandoor 120-3651 Moncton St 604-2040077

Pizza Factory 120-12020 First Ave 604-233-7777 pizzafactoryrichmond.ca

Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123 littlemexicocantina.com

Shady Island Seafood 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com

Mama’s Pizza 10-3891 Chatham St 604-271-6400

Sockeye City Grill 108-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4347 sockeyecity.com

Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse 140-3900 Bayview St 604-628-2500 mandalaysteakhouse.com McDonald’s Restaurant 110-12420 No 1 Rd 604-272-3034 mcdonalds.ca No. 1 Diner 12251 No. 1 Rd 604-275-8355 dinerone.com

O’Hares GastroPub (ad p. 5)

5031 Steveston Hwy 604-277-2305 ohares.ca Paesano’s 250-12240 Second Ave 604-270-9252 paesanos.ca

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Steveston Cannery Cafe 3711 Moncton St 604-272-1222 Steveston Pizza Co. 100-3400 Moncton St 604-204-0777 stevestonpizza.com Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St 604-271-5252 stevestonseafoodhouse.com Subway 3-3740 Chatham St 604-274-8850 subway.com

Tapenade Bistro (ad p. 14, article p. 18, 19)

3711 Bayview St 604-275-5188 tapenade.ca

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FOOD | DRINK Restaurants | Cafes ... con’t The Village Burgery 105-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6710

Timmy Kitchen 100-3791 Bayview St 604-275-1112 timmykitchen.com

Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067

Zen Fine Chinese Cuisine 120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-272-2777 zencuisine.ca

SERVICES Dental Bayview Dental

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Chatham Dental Centre 211-3740 Chatham St 604-271-5622 chathamdental.ca

Steveston Dental Care 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9988 stevestondentalcare.com

Chompers Family Dental 108-6033 London Rd 604-284-5005 chompersdental.com

Steveston Smiles

170-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2483 bayviewdental.ca

Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St 604-277-2223 harmonydentalstudio.com

120-3511 Moncton St 604-277-3515 monctondental.com

(ad p. 16)

Dr Bob Jamieson 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1223

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The Crab King 3540 Bayview St thecrabking.com

Dr Rho Kee & Dr Sarah Harland 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121

Dr Doug & Michele Nielsen 3851 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1131 stevestonsmiles.com

Financial Cheyna Conder Ltd. Chartered Accountant 604-277-4260 conderaccounting.com

FS Financial Strategies 110-3880 Chatham St 604-241-8887 fsfinancialstrategies.ca

Chris Pughe

G & F Financial Group 3471 Chatham St 604-271-5911 gffg.com

(ad p. 17)

Complete Mortgage 604-760-1446 Coast Capital 3960 Chatham St 604-288-3403 coastcapitalsavings.com

M.J. Bayers, CGA

Dundee Wealth 100-3688 Chatham St 604-277-1835 dundeewealth.com

Mike’s Tax Service 218-3580 Moncton St 1-866-864-8934

Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St 604-231-7621 edwardjones.com

(ad p. 16)

Steveston 604-671-4791

Nielsen & Co. CGA 150-12000 First Ave 604-275-3244 RBC Royal Bank 3740 Moncton St 604-668-4355 rbc.com

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Riverside Mortgage Group (ad p. 15)

118-6033 London Rd 604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca Seigneuret & Company CGA Accountants 210-3911 Moncton St 604-266-0212 seigneuret.com Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St 604-275-0070 richmondnotary.ca

WealthSmart Financial 3251 Chatham St (ad p. 23)

604-241-4357 www.wealthsmart.ca

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SERVICES Fitness

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Focus Pilates 103-6033 London Rd 604-551-6593 focuspilates.ca

Jazzercise Richmond

Fusion Fitness 310-12211 First Ave 604-275-1110 fusionfitnessstudio.com

Lulu Family Fitness

Gemini Fitness Inc. 115-3800 Chatham St 604-304-9119

(ad p. 17)

604-813-3990 jazzercise.com

Steveston Village Yoga 12151 First Ave 604-943-3221

Studio 108 Yoga (ad p. 14)

130-3900 Steveston Hwy studio108.ca

(ad p. 16)

604-880-1142 lulufamilyfitness.ca

The Pilates Group 200 - 13040 No. 2 Rd 778-895-4148 thepilatesgroup.net

Steveston Gym 180-13040 No. 2 Rd 604-275-3609 stevestongym.com

Hair Salons | Barber A-Styles Hair Salon 130-3500 Moncton St 604-277-4883

Gentleman’s Chair 110-3400 Moncton St 604-304-3253

Alen’s Golden Scissors 6-3740 Chatham St 604-644-7506

Hair by Lenny 115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755

Amy’s Hair & Beauty 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229

Natalia’s Spa 125-3800 Chatham St, 604-204-0333

Arrz 2 120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041

Remark Hair Design 130-3591 Chatham St 604-271-4247 remarkhair.com

Ask Hair Studio Ltd 150-3900 Bayview St 604-241-8600

Shades Individual Design 155-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-2224 shades-design.com Ship N Shore Hair Studio 105-12031 First Ave 604-272-4822 Steveston Barbers 120-3880 Chatham St 604-277-7815 stevestonbarbers.com Steveston Hair 115-3631 Chatham St 604-999-2155

Health | Medical 12th House Healing Arts 270-3580 Moncton St 604-271-4325 12th-househealingarts.ca

Life Labs 104-3811 Chatham Rd 604-271-1712 lifelabs.com

Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

Always There For You 106-12031 Second Ave 604-271-4427 atfy.ca

Nurse Next Door 120-12000 First Ave 604-644-5524 nursenextdoor.com

Satori Integrative Health 12004 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7224 satoriintegrativehealth.com Steveston Chiropractic 140-12000 First Ave 604-275-9776 stevestonchiropractic.com

Pangaea Clinic 120-12011 Second Ave 604-275-0163 speechandlanguageservice.com pannaturopathic.com Chatham Speech & Language 110-3671 Chatham St 604-271-7523

Healing River Acupuncture Centre (ad p. 15)

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Past Tense Massage Therapy 210-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-9995 pasttense.ca

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SERVICES Health | Medical Turning Point Wellness 110-3571 Chatham St 604-275-4641

West Richmond Massage Therapy & Rehab Clinic 268-3580 Moncton St turningpointwellnesscentre.com 604-284-5095 westrichmondmassage.com

Kids 4Cats Arts Studio 110-12031 First Ave 778-297-4244 4cats.com/steveston

Renaissance Kids

Lil Divas Fitness 778-322-7174 lildivasfitness.com

(ad p. 3)

Little Maples Preschool & Afterschool Care (ad p. 17)

7671 Alouette Dr 604-512-1611 littlemaples.ca

Renaissance Baby, Junior Kindergarten and Pre-school Renaissance Academy Full-day Kindergarten

The Arts Connection Music, dance, art 170-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-241-0141 theartsconnection.org

1 - 12491 No 2 Rd 604-241-0826 theartsconnection.org

Tiny Tots Playhouse 604-629-3603 tinytotsplayhouse.com

Stagecoach Theatre

With Our Own Two Hands 3-3871 Moncton St 778-882-3165 withourowntwohands.ca

(ad p. 13)

4071 Francis Rd 604-537-3669 stagecoachschools.ca Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545

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Steveston Village Physio 102-3811 Chatham St 604-241-0933 stevestonphysiotherapy.ca

World of Music & Arts 140-6231 London Rd 604-809-5730 worldofmusicandarts.com

Pets Doggy Six Grooming 165–3900 Steveston Hwy 604-271-2525 Little Paws Animal Clinic 130-12011 2nd Ave 604-241-7387 littlepawsvet.com

SPCA Richmond 7791 Steveston Hwy 604-277-3100 spca.bc.ca

Steveston Vet Hospital 150-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9938 infovet.ca/stevestonvet

Spas, etc B & D Spa Inc. 240-3791 Bayview St 604-304-9005 bndspa.com

Lacquer Beauty Bar 110-3900 Moncton St 604-275-7575 lacquerbeautybar.com

Cool Secret Spa 115-13020 No. 2 Road 604-803-5359 coolsecretspa.com

Papillon Spa 180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-271-7717

Goegan Spa (ad p. 23)

135-6231 London Rd 604-241-4556 goeganspa.com

Radiant Tanning Salon 110-3591 Chatham St 604-295-6410 radianttanning.com Raintree Day Spa 125-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-274-4426 raintreedayspa.com

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Rebecca Nail Spa 12031 Second Ave 778-297-6587 Sashay Day Spa & Hair Salon 240-12240 Second Ave 604-277-3205 sashaydayspa.com Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178 Tao Day Spa 115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821 taodayspa.com • www.StevestonInsider.com

SERVICES Specialty

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Acme Rental Centre 3-3891 Chatham St 604-271-3014 acmerentalcentre.com

Mardon Insurance 145-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9971 mardoninsurance.ca

Steveston Bottle Depot 2-12320 Trites Rd 604-241-9177 encorpinc.com

Auto Wizard Mechanical 12340B Trites Rd 604-274-0443

Oris Consulting Corp. 12235 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4657 orisconsulting.ca

Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave 604-274-9825 stevestonmarineservices.com

Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700

Steveston Painting

Brechin Maclean Photography (ad p. 14)

200-3580 Moncton St 604-277-5787 brechinmaclean.ca Clayton Perry Photography Steveston

claytonperryphotography.com

Design by Fire

(ad p. 4)

Pilgrim Painting (ad p. 14) 604-722-7087 pilgrimpainting.com

RE/MAX Select Realty Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad on back cover)

(ad p. 25)

604-329-1430 stevestonhouses-condos.com vancouversbestlistings.com

Jeffersons Dry Cleaners 110 – 3800 Chatham St 604-271-8223

Richard Keevil & John Skapski Law Offices 2nd Flr, 3711 Moncton St 604-204-0050

604-831-9206 designbyfire.ca

John Yap, MLA 115–4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452 johnyapmla.bc.ca Kim’s Electronics 210-12220 Second Ave 604-275-5885

Sandra Steier Photography (ad p. 25) 604-277-7437 sandrasteier.com

Seafair Service Centre Napa Autopro (ad p. 17)

604-818-0733 stevestonpainting.com Steveston Passages 604-720-0841 stevestonpassages.ca Steveston Real Estate 12235 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7326 stevestonrealestate.com

Steveston Tattoo Company (article p. 10-11) 110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5030 stevestontattooco.com Stripe Graphics Ltd. 604-271-5542 stripegraphics.com Sweet Lulu’s Costume Co. 778-397-3777

Lordco Parts Ltd. 1-3740 Chatham St 604-272-7870

4011 Francis Rd 604-277-3620 seafairservice.com

Total Package Computers 100-6111 London Rd 604-241-4000 totalpackage.ca

NuHaus (ad p. 14)

Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St 604-204-0415

X L Clean Coin Laundry 110-3900 Steveston Hwy 604-272-1225

Britannia Shipyard 5180 Westwater Dr 604-718-8050 richmond.ca

London Heritage Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonheritagefarm.ca

Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

Steveston Eco Tours Ltd 12551 No 1 Rd, Bldg 43

Design & Build Homes 604-760-4294

Attractions

Steveston Seabreeze Adv.

604-377-5964 (ad p. 13) stevestonecotours.com

604-272-7200 stevestonseabreeze.com

Steveston Museum/Post Office

Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com

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Steveston Water Taxi 604-720-0841 stevestonwatertaxi.ca

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COMMUNITY LINKS

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 Steveston Community Police 4371 Moncton St Non-emerg: 604-713-2323

Steveston Comm. Society

Steveston Harbour Authority

Steveston Farmers Market sfam.ca

Steveston Merchants Association

stevestoncommunitysociety.com stevestonharbour.com

(ad p. 28)

Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emer: 604-278-5131 richmond.ca

exploresteveston.com Tourism Richmond tourismrichmond.com

SPORTS LINKS Basketball

Richmond Youth Basketball rybl.net Drive Basketball drivebasketball.com

Bicycle

Richmond Minor Football raidersfootball.ca Richmond Pitch & Putt Golf richmond.ca

Richmond Youth Soccer richmondsoccer.com

Bowling

TSS Academy at Sportstown tssacademy.com

Curling

Gymnastics Cartwheels Inc.

Richmond Curling Club richmondcurling.com

Field Sports

(ad p. 27)

seafairhockey.com

Martial Arts

Kendo stevestonkendo.ca

Richmond Rugby richmondrugby.ca

Atlantis Programs Pedalheads Bike Camps atlantisprograms.com

The Zone Bowling zbowl.com

Seafair Minor Hockey

Paradigm Shift Martial Arts jointhesparadigmshift.com Shinka Martial Arts shinka.ca Steveston Judo stevestonjudo.com

(ad p. 39)

Swimming

145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-275-0020 cartwheels.ca

BC Water Polo bcwaterpolo.com Richmond Kigoos kigoos.com

Richmond Boys Fastball rbfa.ca

Panther Cheer Athletics panthercheerathletics.com

Richmond City Baseball richmondcitybaseball.com

Richmond Gymnastics Club richmondgymnastics.com

Richmond Girls Softball rgsa.ca

Hockey

VPW Synchronized Swimming vpw.bc.ca

Richmond Cosom Hockey rcfha.org

Skating

Richmond Cricket Club richmondcricketclub.ca Richmond Girls Field Hockey rfhc.ca Richmond Girls Soccer richmondgirlssoccer.com Richmond Kajaks Track & Field kajaks.org Richmond Lacrosse richmondlacrosse.com

Richmond Ball Hockey rbha.ca

Richmond Ravens Female Hockey richmondravenshockey.ca

Richmond Rapids Swim Club richmondrapids.com

Connaught Skating Club connaughtsc.com Richmond Arenas richmond.ca

Richmond Minor Hockey richmondminorhockey.com

Richmond Ringette richmondringette.com

Richmond Sockeyes richmondsockeyes.com

Richmond Rockets Speed Skating richmondrockets.ca

Richmond Youth Roller Hockey ryrhl.com

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February 2012

Steveston Insider Calendar

Feb 2 Feb 4-5 Feb 5

Groundhog Day Chinese New Year Tea, 12-5pm, London Heritage Farm, www.londonheritagefarm.ca Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market, 10am - 3pm, indoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, www.sfam.ca Feb 5 Valentine’s Day Pet Photo Session for BC SPCA, 12-4pm, Meow + Bark Ave Feb 11 Westwind Elementary School Parent Dance Eating Together - Lunch, 11:30am-1:30pm, Terra Nova Rural Park. Must pre-register. Feb 11 Feb 11-12 Valentine Tea, 12-5pm, London Heritage Farm. www.londonheritagefarm.ca Hockey Day in Canada by Scotiabank, Richmond Oval, 10:30am-10pm. Feb 11 www.richmondoval.ca Feb 14 Valentine’s Day Feb 16 Family Day Feb 16 Steveston Community Society Annual General Meeting, 7pm, Steveston Community Centre. www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com SD#38 no school Feb 17 Feb 19 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market, 10am - 3pm, indoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, www.sfam.ca Feb 19-25 Eating Together week. www.eatingtogether.ca Feb 26 Eating Together - Dinner, 5:30-7:30pm at Steveston Community Centre. Pre-register. Feb 29 Pink Shirt Day, Anti-bullying awareness

March 2012 Mar 4

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market, 10am - 3pm, indoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, www.sfam.ca Mar 8 Culture Club: Diversity Talent Show Finale, Gateway Theatre. www.iamrichmond.ca Mar 9 Last day of school before Spring Break Mar 12-25 Spring Break, no school, SD#38 Mar 11 Daylight Saving Time, spring ahead one hour Mar 16-18 National Karate Championship, Richmond Oval Mar 17 St Patrick’s Day Mar 17 St Patrick’s Day party at O’Hare’s GastroPub. www.ohares.ca Mar 17-18 St Patrick’s Day Tea, 12-5pm, London Heritage Farm. www.londonheritagefarm.ca Mar 18 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market, 10am - 3pm, indoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, www.sfam.ca Mar 24 Kids Only Swap Meet, 10am-1pm at Steveston Community Centre Mar 26 Back to School Mar 31 Earth Hour 8:30-9:30pm

Upcoming Apr 1 April Fool’s Day Apr 1 & 15 Steveston Farmers & Artisans Winter Market, 10am - 3pm, indoors at Gulf of Georgia Cannery, www.sfam.ca Apr 6 Good Friday, no school SD#38 Apr 7 Steveston Village Easter Egg Hunt, 1-3pm Apr 7 Easter Egg-Citement for 1-10 year olds at Steveston Community Centre. Must pre-register. Easter Sunday Apr 8 Apr 9 Easter Monday, no school SD#38 Apr 15 Vancouver Sun Run Apr 22 Earth Day

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WINTER TERM: January 3rd—March 25th 2012

*Enrollment ongoing based on availability, fees pro-rated.

KIDS ON THE MOVE—Ages: 4-13 years old Spring - Full Day Activity Camp March 12—16th, 2012 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday:

604-275-0020

Gymnastics & 1/2 day Bowling Full day excursion to Science World Gymnastics & 1/2 day at the Richmond Oval Gymnastics & a movie at SilverCity SPRING-A-POLOOZA Day!

Cost: $210/week or $55/day (HST exempt!) Extended hours: 8:00-5:30 available for $10/day

HALF DAY CAMP

March 19-23rd, 2012

Afternoon Only- Daily gymnastics instruction including trampolines, foam pit, arts & crafts, games and snack time* * Peanut-free snack is provided by parents

Tumble Jungle—3 1/2 to KG $119/wk or $28/day 12:30-3:30 Achievement—KG & up $119/wk or $28/day 12:30-3:30

Our certified instructors will entertain your children with gymnastics, games, crafts, a movie and non-stop fun! Includes pizza & juice! Every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month 6:30-10:00pm Ages 4 & up $25, each additional child $20

Free Trial Class

Please call the office to book your Free Trial Class.

Save $10 off Camps, Class fees or Birthday Party booking! New members; not for use with any other discounts

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