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Happening in Richmond, Feb. 24 to March 3
By Don Fennell
Published 2:33 PST, Mon February 24, 2020
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EVENTS
Summer Employment Opportunity
Applications are now being accepted for the position of environmental programs leader this summer at the Richmond Nature Park. Successful candidates will have an interest in the environment, outdoor education and will enjoy working with children. Apply by March 31 by sending your resume and cover letter to 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond BC, V6X 1B4 or at nature@richmond.ca
Free Income Tax Clinic
Richmond Multicultural Community Services is hosting free income tax clinics for low income families—by appointment only—through May 8 at Richmond Caring Place, 7000 Minoru Blvd. Individuals with less than $35,000 income, and couples with less than $45,000 income. Phone for 604-279-7160 or email info@rmcs.bc.ca
Armchair Travel
Learn travel tips and hear tales of interesting places around the world at this free event for those aged 55-plus March 2 from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. at Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave. Participants are asked to bring a donation for the Richmond Food Bank. Registration is required (barcode #2756837) by calling 604-238-844 or logging online https://www.richmond.ca/parksrec/centres/thompsoncentre/thompson.htm
Hummingbird Homecoming
Learn how to attract birds to your own backyard by understanding what helps them survive. An event for all ages is planned for April 19, from noon to 2 p.m., at Richmond Nature Park,11851 Westminster Hwy.
U16 Western Nationals Swim Meet
Watermania (14300 Entertainment Blvd.) is hosting a U16 Western Nationals Swim Meet April 17 to 19. The event is for youth swimmers aged 13 to 18.
Galleria Photography
Visibility by Ya-Wei Lin is a free exhibition at Richmond City Hall through March 2. The images document the artist’s observation of the urban landscape experienced on a daily basis.
Living Well with Dementia
Every Monday (from 10 a.m. to noon) through March 16, connect and keep active with other seniors experiencing early to mid-stage dementia through brain games, trivia, arts activities and exercise in a safe, social setting at Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave. Caregivers welcome.
Seniors Music Show
Loads of Music offers up favourite melodies from the South Delta senior’s band from 1 to 2 p.m. March 12 at Thompson Community Centre. Registration required.
Acid Reflux Workshop
Discover ways to optimize digestion and prevent heartburn at this free workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Thompson Community Centre. How nutrition and other lifestyle changes can reduce some symptoms will also be explored. Registration required.
MomChoir: It Takes a Village Concert
Spend an evening where parenthood, post-partum and pre-partum are shared through music and storytelling Feb. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd. Held in partnership with Richmond Public Health and Vancouver Coastal Health, the event from youth, adults and seniors features MomChoir, directed by Katy Cadman and Sweet Scarlet, an all-female, award-winning local a cappella ensemble. The cost is $30 per person.
SPORTS
Richmond Rapids Mini Swim Meet
Richmond Rapids Swim Club has several mini swim meets planned between now and June 14 at Watermania, 14300 Entertainment Blvd. All introductory swim meets for preschoolers aged five and under and children aged six to 12, these events are free. For more, contact the Rapids at 604-275-7346.