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Canada’s senior women’s volleyball team is hosting a Red and White match and barbecue tonight at the Richmond Olympic Oval.
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Things happening in Richmond this weekend July 26-28
Published 1:02 PDT, Thu July 25, 2019
Last Updated: 2:13 PDT, Wed May 12, 2021
This weekend is a big one, filled with tons of activities for couples, friends and family. Get out and have some fun this weekend, Richmond.
This weekend is a big one, filled with tons
of activities for couples, friends and family. Get out and have some fun this
weekend, Richmond.
Richmond Late Night Pick Up Basketball
Who: Basketball lovers
What: A drop-in basketball night at Thompson
Community Centre
When: Saturday, July 27, 8 to 11 p.m.
Where: Thompson Community Centre (5151
Granville Ave.)
Price: Free
Website: https://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Pick-Up-Sports/events/wzmtdryzkbkc/
Team #FugCancer Fundraiser
Who: Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
What: A fundraiser that supports Team
#FugCancer in the Ride to Conquer Cancer bike ride on Aug. 24 and 25. A ticket
gets you a Nando’s BBQ lunch, a beer and a pair of swings at the FugCancer car.
There will also be raffle tickets with prizes and a contest to win one of two
new bikes.
When: Saturday, July 27, 12 to 5 p.m.
Where: Fuggles & Warlock Craftworks
(103-11220 Horseshoe Way)
Price: $20 for a general ticket, $5 for entry
to the bike contest, and $10 for five swings at the Fugging Car
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/367852667450080/
Baby Music Together
Who: My Gym Richmond
What: Fun activities for parents and their
babies. This includes gymnastics, circle time, a bubble storm and more.
When: Sunday, July 28, 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: My Gym Richmond (#9 4751 Shell Rd.)
Price: $15 for members, $20 for non-members
Website: https://allevents.in/richmond/my-gym-richmond-baby-music-together/200017607731720
4th Annual Bodhi Meditation Day
Who: Vancouver Bodhi Meditation Centre
What: A family-oriented fair that focuses on
community, happiness, compassion, environmental awareness and health. The event
includes food trucks, live performances, a buy and sell market, healthy living
seminars, meditation, a photo booth and more.
When: Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Vancouver Bodhi Meditation (7740
Alderbridge Way)
Price: Free
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/4th-annual-bodhi-meditation-day-tickets-65074370193
Community Day
Who: Richmond Capstan Alliance Church
What: An annual non-profit community event
with the goal of instilling love and hospitality back into the community. The
event will include food, bouncy castles, puppet shows, balloon twisting, games,
face painting and plenty of prizes to win.
When: Saturday, July 27, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: Richmond Capstan Alliance Church (3360
Sexsmith Rd).
Price: Free
Website: https://www.kijiji.ca/v-events/richmond-bc/community-day-free-admission/1446929756
Early Childhood Mental Health Program
Who: Richmond Hospital and Richmond Family
Place
What: A program on early childhood mental
health.
When: Saturday, July 27 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: Richmond Family Place (8660 Ash St.)
Price: Free
Women’s National Team Red & White Match
Who: Women’s National Volleyball Team
What: The Canadian senior team’s last match
before they leave for Kaliningrad, Russia for their International Olympic
Qualifying Tournament at the end of July. This inter-squad Red and White Match
and BBQ is the team’s send-off party that will be followed with a meet and
greet. The barbecue will include a beer garden provided by Fuggles &
Warlock Craftworks. There will be on-court audience contests and trivia being
played to win Team Canada swag (signed balls, clothing, and more), and door
raffle prizes.
When: Friday, July 26. Pre-Match barbecue is
at 5:30 p.m. The match starts at 7 p.m. The entire event runs from 5:30 to 10
p.m.
Where: Richmond Olympic Oval (6111 River Rd.)
Price: Youth match pass is $5, youth barbecue
and match pass is $10, adult match pass is $10, and adult barbecue and match
pass is $20 (includes one drink).
Website: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/womens-national-team-red-white-match-tickets-64825636223
PRIDE Drag Showcase
Who: City Centre Community Centre
What: A family-friendly drag race in
celebration of the LGBTQ2S community that features local dancers and
performers.
When: Saturday, July 27, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: City Centre Community Centre (5900
Minoru Blvd.)
Price: Free
Website: https://www.richmond.ca/newsevents/richmondcalendar/EventSearch/Event.aspx?EventID=12367
Richmond Maritime Festival
Who: City of Richmond
What: An annual family festival to celebrate
Steveston’s waterfront heritage. This event includes artisans, exhibitors,
performances and the iconic battle sail.
When: July 27 and 28,11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Britannia Shipyards National Historic
Site (5180 Westwater Dr.)
Price: Free
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