Steveston Kids - Sept 2010

Steveston Kids

August/September 2010

Steveston’s BEST Resource for Families & Fun

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#145—12417 No 2 Rd Richmond 604-275-0020

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Gymnastics Classes

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PreSchool—18mths to 5 yrs School Aged—5yrs to teen

Birthday Parties School Holiday Camps

604-275-0020

FALL TERM: September 14th—December 19th 2010 *Enrollment ongoing based on availability, fees pro-rated.      

2 hours exclusive use of Cartwheels facility Fantastic Gymnastics Instructors Games & gymnastics on all the fabulous apparatus Party room to host your guests Custom invitations with directions to our facility

Birthday t-shirt for the Birthday Child SATURDAY: 3:00-5:00 & 5:15-7:15 SUNDAY: 11:45-1:45, 2:00-4:00 & 4:15-6:15

Our Promise!

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FUN & PROGRESSIVE CURRICULUM TALENTED, TRAINED STAFF FULLY EQUIPPED FACILITY EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE

Steveston’s BEST Resource for Families & Fun August in Steveston is full of events! Lots of music, farmers markets, outdoor movie night, Family Farm Fun at London Heritage Farm, the inaugural bike race through the village called Steveston Sockeye Spin, the Maritime Festival at Britannia Shipyard with a Dragon Boat Festival and Wild BC Seafood Fest.

Enjoy every August day because before you know it, it will be September and back to school, back to work and back into a schedule.

Carolynne Palla, Publisher, PALLA MEDIA

Run bikes provided

by Village Bikes

Cover Olivia Gomez and Nolan Bloomard on Moncton Street in Steveston.

Photo by Sandra Steier, Official Photographer of Steveston Kids®

Steveston Kids magazine & website is a resource for families that live in Steveston.

The community of Steveston is charming and natural, modern but with small town ambiance and full of amenities and services. Each magazine serves to synergize the people, the businesses, and the natural surroundings.

Go online to stevestonkids.com for a full and updated directory of local events, your favourite restaurants, book stores, hair salons, realtors, shoe stores, and coffee shops. Find special birthday cakes, party locations, and a page full of entertainers. Support your Steveston businesses and have fun exploring everything Steveston has to offer.

Steveston Kids® magazine is published by Carolynne Palla, of PALLA MEDIA, a Steveston resident & mother. Carolynne volunteers on many community associations: Board of Directors of Steveston Merchants Association, Marketing Committee for Halloween & Easter, Steveston Tourism Board, Steveston Salmon Festival—Community Information Tables; Chair of the Spectacle of Lights Committee; and is always giving back to the community, currently a sponsor of Steveston Sockeye Spin and Starry Nights. Steveston Kids magazine is printed six times per year (August 1, October 1, December 1, February 1, April 1, and June 1) and distributed to Steveston homes and businesses by Canada Post. Let Steveston Kids® promote your business! Contact Carolynne Palla by email at info@stevestonkids.com or by telephone at 604.812.5658. Mailing address is 11839 Dunford Rd, Richmond, BC, V7E 3M6.

ADVERTISE IN THE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010 MAGAZINE Deadline for advertising in the next issue is Sept 6. Distribution date is October 1.

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GIRL POWER

by Sarah Gordon

I remember them so clearly. When I was in grade 2, many of the girls in my class would show up once a week wearing their crisp brown dresses with mysterious badges sewn onto their sleeves. Their jaunty brown berets were perched on their heads, and added to their ensemble was the most magical component of all, a gold pixie enrolment pin, which to me was like a glittering diamond, and how did you get one of those pins anyway? The Brownies fascinated me, although I was too shy to join.

However, my interest in anthropology must have been germinating, and to my young eyes, I was witnessing a secret society at work within the Brownie sisterhood!

Back then, Brownies headed off to their meetings after school. Today meetings take place in the early evening to accommodate busy lives, and unless you run into girls selling Girl Guide cookies in the autumn or spring, they are less visible. You may not be aware that the organization is flourishing, and Girl Guides of Canada is the largest organization for girls and women in the country. Girls from ages 5 to 17 are participating in programs for their age range including Sparks, Brownies, Girl Guides, Pathfinders and Rangers.

Although I never did muster up the courage to become a Brownie, I am now a Guider with a Richmond Brownie unit. I believe in giving back to my community and I have a strong desire to make a difference in people’s lives.

I have witnessed both of my daughters blossom in their Girl Guide groups. It is their special place, where they form friendships and have Guiders as role models. Girls are encouraged to develop their own identity and positive relationships with others. They gain confidence by learning skills that they can use in their daily lives, everything from safety and eco-awareness to the importance of healthy choices. They can explore science, the arts, camping and the outdoors, and develop a commitment to their community. Girl Guides is an organization where all of this is possible.

This year Girl Guides is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The organization has managed to stay fresh and exciting for generations of girls. At the end of the summer, registration will take place for the fall. I strongly encourage parents to enrol your daughter. The memories will last a lifetime. Adults often reminisce and proudly tell me that they were once a Brownie. If that is not enough to entice your daughter to join, tell her that our hometown hero, Olympic snowboarder Alexa Loo was a Brownie. Now that is cool!

Website: girlguides.ca 8

Sarah Gordon is a professional publicist, a Steveston shop owner (along with her husband David), the mother of two children, a Board member and Marketing Chair of the Steveston Merchants Association, a Brownie Leader and a proud Stevestonite.

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Summer! Steveston water park, leisurely days with my mom and dad riding my bike along the river, and playing street hockey with my friends.

Summer Camps? I played basketball at the Richmond Oval for a week and had Breanne Watson as my coach—she is a professional basketball player and was an excellent teacher.

I attended a week at Delta Gymnastics to see if I wanted to join their club since I am looking for a more competitive program. I love Delta Gym but my mom said she won’t drive that far. That’s ok, I have been going to Cartwheels since I was 3 years old and have Daniel Braun as my coach, who is a member of the national team and my inspiration.

Next I attended a week long Film and TV Acting camp at Second Avenue Studios where we learned about scripts, characters and improvising.

Vacation? For the last week of July, we head to Vegas. I have been before and know all the fun stuff for kids to do. The 8000 ft long lazy river around the five pools at the MGM is my favourite and of course the dessert buffet at the Wynn Hotel.

Steveston Summer? My mom told me that August is full of events in Steveston that we will go to. We will miss the outdoor movie on August 1st but will go to London Farm on August 8th for Family Farm Fair. I like to ride the pony and pet the farm animals that they bring in. I hope we go into the tea house this year for fresh scones and whip cream! We will try to go to the Salmon Stomp too for the music festival on the same day. The Steveston Sockeye Spin bike race is on August 15th and I will be in the kids event at 11am with my decorated bike. Then on Aug 21st we always go to Britannia Shipyard for the Maritime Festival. I take a friend and we see Salty the seagull mascot and look inside the shipyard building and go on all the cool boats on the dock. Last year I sanded a wooden boat. This year there will be Dragon Boat races in the river.

August? I will play lots of golf in August at Mayfair Lakes with my favourite coach Blair Wilkie, a week of musical theatre at The Arts Connection, drum and piano lessons, and private gymnastics lessons at Cartwheels. Yes, I will find time to play at the beach and at the waterpark with my friends and spend a day at the PNE. I joined the Steveston Library Reading Club so every Wednesday I get a sticker for the books I read.

September? In September, I am excited to start my first competitive dancing hip hop trio with my older friends Josh & Josh. I may hang up my tap shoes for a bit and continue with jazz and musical theatre. School starts September 7 and I am excited to start Grade two and see all my friends at Westwind.

Favourites? My favourite Steveston places right now are: Steve’s Board Shop, Splash, Candy Aisle, Mary’s Icecream, Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant, Starbucks, Village Bikes, the monkey bars at Steveston Community Park, my neighbours driveway for hockey, and the outdoor tennis courts. Favourite new toy is a mini marshmallow bow & arrow from Chirps. Most wanted: skateboard.

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See you around Steveston!

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START/FINISH

The Steveston Community Society is pleased to host the inaugural “Steveston Sockeye Spin” on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Steveston Sockeye Spin is a 0.90 km Criterium cycle race with top men and women riders competing for cash prizes on a fast, picturesque course throughout the Steveston business core.

Party Pit

Come out and watch this exciting bike race. Some bleachers will be set up and the corners equipped with crash pads and lots of excitement!

11:05 am: Kids Parade Meet at Village Bikes at Moncton Street

Steveston Sockeye Spin Event Schedule

See website for details The Racers Party Pit will be located at Fisherman’s Park in front of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. This will be the best place to meet and see the competitors.

We are honoured to have Steve King as the race announcer. Steve is a famous TV commentator for CBC, TSN, CTV, ESPN, Rogers, Sportsnet, and Shaw Cable.

The race circuit is from No. 1 Road west on Moncton Street, south on Third Avenue, east on Bayview Street and north on No. 1 Road.

The start/finish line will be in front of Marine Garage at the corner of Moncton Street & Second Ave. Road closures start at 7am so please make other arrangements to access the village until approximately 2pm.

For full details including registration and sponsorship opportunities, visit:

www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com

PRESENTING PARTNER: City of Richmond

MEDIA PARTNER: The Richmond Review

GOLD: Dave’s Fish & Chips BC Tree Service

07:00 am

Registration & package pickup

07:30 am

Roads closed to vehicle traffic

08:25 am

Warm-up Novice Men

08:30 am

Novice Men

08:50 am

Warm-up - Cat 4 Men

08:55 am

Cat 4 Men’s Race

09:25 am

Warm-up - Cat 3/4 Women

09:30 am

Cat 3/4 Women’s Race

10:00 am

Warm-up Cat 3 Men

10:05 am

Cat 3 Men’s Race

10:45 am

Awards Cat 3/4 Women, Cat 3/4 Men

11:05 am

Kids Event

11:25 am

Warm-up Cat 1/2/3 Women

11:30 am

Cat 1/2/3 Women’s Race

12:15 pm

Warm-up Cat 1/2 Men

12:20 pm

Cat 1/2 Men’s Race

01:10 pm

Awards Cat 1/2/3 Women, Cat 1/2 Men

02:00 pm

Roads open to vehicle traffic SILVER:

Safe & Sound Security Systems Ltd. Cap’s Krusty’s Bicycle Shop Michele Cupit Barb Goodwin

BRONZE: Speed Theory FRIENDS: McDonalds, Blue Canoe, Rod’s Lumber, Budget Appliances University Sprinklers, Steveston Kids

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It’s hard to believe but schools starts back up next month. Before we know it summer will be gone and it will be back to school and back to the soccer and football fields, the martial arts dojo, the running track, the ice rink and the dance studio. But, believe it or not, if you’re little ones are new to sports and activities this year, NOW is the time to be making those all important decisions on how to keep our kids active and healthy, so the big question now is what type of sport best suits

by Dave Gillis my child?

All sports can be categorized as either individual or team and as a coach and professional involved in both categories I often get asked which is better for my child, individual sports or team sports?

Both types of sport have their advantages and disadvantages and there are plenty of reasons for taking up a sport in either class. However, most people find that from an early age, they tend to be drawn towards one or the other. That is not to say that someone who enjoys playing soccer or hockey cannot enjoy swimming, judo or dance, but it does mean that most people have skills that do translate more towards working as an individual or as part of a team.

Individual sports can often be more appealing to people who are new to sport thanks to the ease with which you can start to take part in them. Coaching is provided, times are set and expectations are on you and not a large group of people. The other big advantage of individual sport is that it appeals to people who work better alone because they know that success is entirely dependent on them.

The advantages of team sports are, as would be expected, in many ways the opposite of those for individual sport. One of the biggest draws of team sports is that the responsibility for success is equally shared out between all members of the team.

Another advantage is the community aspect of team sport. This community aspect helps to spur people on, as within a team there is always a sense of camaraderie and teammates tend to encourage one another to achieve their absolute best.

So where does your son or daughter fit in? Well, physical skills, such as being fast or strong, can cross over between both individual and team sports, but it is the social skills such as teamwork and leadership which can determine whether you are a team sport or an individual sport kind of person.

My advice is to try them both. I have two wonderful children and they participate equally in both team and individual sports and receive the benefits of each, but as they participate in more and grow, I find they are starting to enjoy one category of sport more than the other. It is that enjoyment, which determines how much time we, as a family, spend committed to that sport. This is the same deciding factor for many families in whether to take on a team sport or an individual sport as a primary form of healthy activity. But remember, if our end goal is to encourage strong, capable, healthy and confident active children, the only bad choice is not getting involved in either one.

Dave Gillis is the current Co-ordinator of Sport and Instructional Programming for the Department of Athletics and Recreation for the University of BC and has over 25 years experience working with adults, youth and children in health, fitness and sport as both a professionally certified coach and master level trainer with IDEA, the 18 International Association of Health and Fitness.

As a parent, maybe you don‟t know where to start or even begin when you are looking for child care. Maybe you‟ve relied on your friend who‟s been down the early-education-choice path with her kids already, but she is just as unsure as you are. And, let's face it: the parent grapevine is the first to notify you of the next greatest thing, or the one thing you should absolutely not do. So how do you know you are making the right decision?

Child care providers don‟t always make this easier for the family, either. Shortage of spaces means that many parents will just go on a dozen of waitlists, hoping to take the first space that comes up. Sometimes parents are given just hours to accept a space and pay a non-refundable security deposit or risk losing a space.

Moving a child around from school to school should be avoided as much as possible as it disrupts attachment. So doing your research ahead of time is essential. When children are able to build strong and lasting attachments to both caregivers and peers, children are more likely to feel safe to learn and explore – and will have better social, emotional and even cognitive development.

Healthy attachment will help children make friendships, self-calm, and regulate emotions.

One parent recently told me that she had a difficult time asking questions because she was worried it might affect her chances at finding care. Another parents said she just trusted a recommendation. Recommendations are a good place to start, but keep in mind that children are different and will often thrive in different environments. Some children will do well in a highly structured environment, others will need more freedom. Considering the physical environment, structure of the day, time spent indoors and outdoors, length of time participation is expected in teacher-led activities, required or not-required nap…these may all effect your child‟s happiness.

Parents should also consider educational philosophy. For a childcare centre, a philosophy should be the „guiding‟ principle behind how educators teach, make guidance decisions, set up the environment, and chose what experiences to offer and focus on. Just like a good marriage, parents should not register in a childcare centre planning on changing it – but should find a centre that has the same guiding philosophy as they do. Make a list of the five most important things you want to see in your child when they enter kindergarten. Although every parent wants a happy and confident child, the details of what parents believe will lead to happiness are very different. This is where philosophy plays in: every centre philosophy will lead to a different environment that supports specific development and experiences. You want a centre that will fit with what you want your child to experience and learn – otherwise, you will inevitably be unsatisfied You deserve to be a knowledgeable consumer when child-care shopping. This means being very clear and honest with yourself about what you want – and then doing some research. Expect the centre to be transparent: sharing the environment and schedule/ curriculum with you and openly discussing their philosophy, giving examples of how it is implemented. If you are an educated consumer, you will know if you are being fed the “marketing” line, or if there is genuine knowledge, passion and sincerity. Consider what that philosophy will mean when teachers are intervening in social conflict, or at circle time, or at lunchtime. Is it the sort of care that you are looking for?

For more detailed information about looking for child care, including definitions of terms and current legal requirements for child care, go Written by Pamela Wallberg to www.preparedforpreschool.blogspot.com Directress, Alderwood House School 20 BFA, ECE, Infant/Toddler, M.Ed candidate

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DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS

DANCE SUPPLIES

The Arts Connection (ad p. 11)

Beetles Dancewear

125-3900 Steveston Hwy, Steveston Tel 604.241.0141 www.theartsconnection.org

430-9100 Blundell Rd, Richmond Tel 604.277.4528 www.beetlesdancewear.net

Burke Academy

Urban Dance Studio

200-13040 No. 2 Rd, Steveston Tel 604.271.1271 www.burkedance.net

11121 Horseshoe Way, Richmond Tel 604.277.4494 www.urbandanceco.com

Defy Gravity 30-11151 Horseshoe Way, Richmond Tel 604.272.0808 www.defygravitydance.ca

MUSIC The Arts Connection Music School

Gabriela’s Movement Studio (ad p. 21) 4217 Craigflower Dr, Richmond Tel 604.272.0607 www.movementstudio.ca

Gateway Academy 6500 Gilbert Rd, Richmond Tel 604.247.4975 www.gatewaytheatre.com

Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy 1934 Deep Cove Rd, N. Vancouver Tel 604.290.5323 www.eireborn.net

Richmond Academy of Dance 7860 River Rd, Richmond 604.278.7816 www.richmondacademyofdance.com

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 604.718.8080 www.richmond.ca/parksrec

Stewart School of Irish Dance 7140 Miller Rd, Richmond 604.275.3419 www.stewartsschoolofirishdance.com

Tropak Ukrainian Dance Studio 5311 Francis Rd, Richmond 604.767.9877 www.tropak.ca

Urban Dance Studio 11121 Horseshoe Way, Richmond Tel 604.277.4494 www.urbandanceco.com

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160-3900 Steveston Hwy, Steveston Tel 604.241.0141 www.theartsconnection.org

Long & McQuade Musical Instruments 6760 No. 3 Rd, Richmond Tel 604.270.3622 www.long-mcquade.com

Malcom Sings Instrument Repair Clarinet & Saxophone Lessons 11240 Frigate Court, Steveston Tel 604.244.7545

Richmond Music School 11371 No. 3 Rd, Richmond 604.272.5227 www.richmondmusicschool.ca

Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St, Richmond Tel 604.718.8080 www.richmond.ca/parksrec

Steveston Music Centre Ltd 340-12211 First Ave, Steveston 604.271.3545

Tom Lee Music 3631 No. 3 Rd, Richmond Tel 604.273.6661 www.tomleemusic.ca

World of Music & Arts 140-6231 London Rd, Steveston Tel 604.809.5730 www.worldofmusicandarts.com

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Gift Shops in Steveston A Monkey Tree (ad p. 7) 105-3900 Moncton Street, Steveston Tel 604.448.9234 www.amonkeytree.com

Artisans Galleria 130-3651 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 604.241.2790 www.richmondartscouncil.com

Beau Monde Souvenir & Gift Shop 117-3800 Bayview St, Steveston Tel 604.275.7969

Candy Aisle (ad p. 11) 110-12240 Second Ave, Steveston Tel 778.297.7675 www.candyaisle.com

Candy Bouquet 120-3911 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 604.277.6866

Cannery Store at Gulf of Georgia Cannery 12138 Fourth Ave, Steveston Tel 604.664.9006 www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com Canoe Pass Gallery Bayview Pier, Steveston Tel 604.272.0095 www.canoepass.com

Hearts 12115 First Ave, Steveston Tel 604.304.3537

Irish Fancy 110-3866 Bayview St , Steveston Tel 604.272.1101

Thrift, Used, Consignment Shops Couture Consignment (ad p. 27) 3806 Moncton St, Steveston 778.297.7080 www.coutureconsignment.ca Daisies Boutique 12131 First Ave, Steveston 604.271.9402

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Lofty Living Furniture 110-12031 First Ave, Steveston Tel 604.271-LOFT (5638) www.loftylivinghome.com

Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St, Steveston 604.275.0558

Nikaido Gifts 150-3580 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 604.275.0262 Pebblecreek Custom Design Furniture 110-3911 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 778.297.6559 www.pebblecreekdesign.com

Pieces (ad p. 9) 100-3580 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 604.271.1011

Prickly Pear Garden Centre 12311 No. 1 Rd, Steveston Tel 604.241.4717 www.pricklypear.ca

Serendipity's Backyard 120-12031 First Ave, Steveston Tel 604.275.1683 www.serendipitysbackyard.ca

Serenity Home Decor Boutique 170-3580 Moncton St, Steveston Tel 604.241.3055 www.serenityhomedecor.com

Shooting Star Souvenir Shop 119-3800 Bayview Street, Steveston 604.271.2717

The Spotted Frog 110-12480 No. 1 Rd, Steveston Tel 778.297.4663 www.thespottedfrog.ca Kidsupply Clothing Co. 140-12420 No. 1 Rd, Steveston 604.271.6415 Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store 3731 Chatham St, Steveston 604.271.1551 SOS Treasure Cottage 3800 Moncton St, Steveston 604.274.8866

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RESTAURANTS IN STEVESTON PierSide Deli Alegria Cafe

Ichiro Japanese

12151 First Ave 604.274.1215

110-12011 Second Ave Tel 604.277.1150 www.ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca

Big Bite Pizzeria

Kari House

130-12420 No. 1 Rd 778.297.4404

Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant (ad p. 13) 140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 www.bluecanoerestaurant.com

Buck & Ear Bar & Grill Steveston Hotel 12111 Third Ave Tel 604.277.9511 www.stevestonhotel.com

Caesars Bar & Grill 3880 Steveston Hwy 604.274.1268

Charthouse Restaurant 200-3866 Bayview St Tel 604.271.7000 www.charthouse.ca

Cimona Cafe 210-3791 Bayview St Tel 604.275-3753 www.cimona.com

Correli's Restaurant 3900 Bayview St Tel 604.272.7264

Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy Tel 604.277.0646 www.dairyqueen.com

Dave's Fish & Chips 3460 Moncton St Tel 604.271.7555

Dominos Pizza 120-9471 No. 2 Rd 604.275.1133

George's Taverna Moncton St & First Ave Tel 604.275.5502

Gudrun Tasting Room 150-3500 Moncton St Tel 604.272.1991 www.gudrun.ca

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130-3900 Bayview St Tel 604.275.5274 www.karihouse.com

Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St Tel 604.277.5626

3800 Bayview St Tel 604.518.9641 www.piersidedeli.com

Pat's Galley 3900 Bayview St Tel 604.277.1812

Shady Island Seafood 112-3800 Bayview St Tel 604.275.6587

Sockeye City Diner

La Tandoor

108-3800 Bayview St Tel 604.275.4347 www.sockeyecity.com

120-3651 Moncton St Tel 604.204.0077

Steveston Cannery Cafe

Le Nakamura Japanese

3711 Moncton St Tel 604.272.1222

130-12480 No. 1 Rd Tel 604.204.0023

Steveston Pizza Co.

Little Mexico Cantina 3131 Chatham St Tel 604.272.5123 www.littlemexicocantina.com

Mama's Pizza 10-3891 Chatham St Tel 604.271.6400

Mandalay Lounge & Steakhouse 140-3900 Bayview St Tel 604.628.2500 www.mandalaysteakhouse.com

McDonald's Restaurant 110-12420 No 1 Rd Tel 604.272.3034 www.mcdonalds.ca

Papi's Ristorante Italiano 12251 No. 1 Rd Tel 604.275.8355 www.papisrestaurant.com

Paesano's 250-12240 Second Ave 604.270.9252

Pajo's Fish & Chips (ad p. 15) Steveston Wharf Tel 604.272.1588 Garry Pt Park Tel 604.204.0767 www.pajos.com

Panago Pizza 103-6020 Steveston Hwy 604.310.0001

100-3400 Moncton St Tel 604.204.0797 www.stevestonpizza.com

Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St Tel 604.271.5252 www.stevestonseafoodhouse.com

Subway 3-3740 Chatham St Tel 604.274.8850 www.subway.com

Tapenade Bistro (ad p. 25) 3711 Bayview St 604.275.5188 www.tapenade.ca

The Point 100-3131 Chatham St Tel 604.277.7118 www.stevestonpoint.com

Timmy Kitchen 100-3791 Bayview St 604.275.1112 www.timmykitchen.com

Village Burger 105-3800 Bayview St

Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, Tel 604.271.1067

Zen Fine Chinese Cuisine 120-12480 No. 1 Rd Tel 604.272.2777 www.zencuisine.ca

COFFEE

SWEET TREATS

Bean & Beyond

Candy Bouquet

12420 No. 1 Rd 604.277.2687

3911 Moncton St

Candy Aisle (ad p. 11) Blenz

12240 Second Ave

3900 Bayview St 604.272.8700

Chocolate Lovers Cakes 1-3891 Chatham St

Starbucks Coffee

CONVENIENCE, GROCERY, DELI, & SPECIALTY 7-Eleven (at No. 2 Rd) 110-6020 Steveston Hwy 604.271.9817

7-Eleven (at Steveston Hwy) 10991 No. 1 Rd 604.271.1811

4011 Bayview St 604.204.0288

Dairy Queen No. 1 Rd & Steveston Hwy

Golden Apple Farm Market

Steveston Coffee Co. (ad p. 15)

Damien’s Waffles

4-3891 Chatham St 604.448.9918

3511 Moncton St.

Timothy’s Espresso Bar 3800 Bayview St 604.275.7547

Waves Coffee Bayview St & First Ave 604.448.9283

3891 Chatham St

Diplomat Bakery

Heringers

6111 London Rd

190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604.274.6328

Mary’s British Store

Marys British Home Store

3740 Chatham St

Mary’s Italian Gelato

4-3740 Chatham St 604.274.2261

12240 Second Ave

The Market at Papi’s

Buck & Ear Liquor Store

Oasis

12111 Third Ave 604.277.9511 www.stevestonhotel.com

3871 Moncton St

12251 No. 1 Rd 604.277.7444 www.papisrestaurant.com/market

Sara’s Ice Cream

Minato Food Mart

COLD BEER & WINE

3500 Moncton St

O'Hare's Cold Beer & Wine

105-3900 Steveston Hwy 604.271.7732

5031 Steveston Hwy 604.277.2305

Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd

Nirvana Organics

Shady Island Cold Beer & Wine

Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt

120-6231 London Rd 604.272.0115

112-3800 Bayview St 604.275.6587 www.shadyislandseafood.com

LIQUOR STORES BC Liquor Store - Signature 3170-11666 Steveston Hwy, Rmd 604.664.0701 www.bcliquorstores.com

SIP Wines BC VQA Store 1030-11660 Steveston Hwy, Rmd 604.271.9463 www.sipwines.ca

BC Liquor Store 10-8671 No. 1 Rd, Richmond 604.277.4216 www.bcliquorstores.com

3800 Bayview St

Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt

Pavel’s Food Store 5-3740 Chatham St 604.271.3635

PUBS

Super Grocer

Buck & Ear Bar & Grill

12051 No. 1 Rd 604.271.2722 www.supergrocer.ca

12111 Third Ave 604.277.9511 www.stevestonhotel.com

Vegetable King O'Hares Pub 5031 Steveston Hwy (corner of Railway) 604.277.2305

100-12400 No. 1 Rd 604.590.5352

PET FOOD Meow + Bark Avenue 12020 First Ave 604.271.3647

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CALENDAR for AUGUST 2010 Go online to www.stevestonkids.com/Events-Calendar.php 01

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Parking Lot. www.sfam.ca EVERY SECOND SUNDAY: AUGUST 1, 15 ,29. www.sfam.ca

10am-4pm.

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Steveston Starry Nights, Outdoor Movie in the Park. Location TBA (either Garry Point or Steveston park) Admission by donation. Movie title is kept secret. Snacks available.

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Blueberry Sale & Tea. 11-4. Richmond Nature Park. 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond. www.richmond.ca/parksrec/ptc/naturepark/about.htm

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Ponies in the Park. 11-4. Richmond Nature Park. 11851 Westminster Hwy, Richmond. 4-12 yrs old. $7.50 per ride. www.richmond.ca/parksrec/ptc/naturepark/about.htm

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BC Day, Statutory Holiday

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Musical Expressions, Britannia Shipyard, $25. For all ages. Doors open at 6pm, starts at 6:15pm. www.cherellejardeine.com.

06

Concerts in the Park, 1:30 –2:30pm. Steveston Community Park.

06

Music at the Cannery, Gulf of Georgia Cannery, 6:30 pm. Admission by donation. All ages. www.gulfofgeorgia.com. EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT: August 6, 13, 20, 27

06

Take off Fridays at the Airport. If you are travelling out of YVR on Friday, there is a free event 8-4.

Face painting, music, treat. www.yvr.ca EVERY FRIDAY, ENDS AUGUST 20

07

Steveston Museum Summer Music Series, 3811 Moncton St. Free family fun. Bring your lunch, a blanket and enjoy great music and art. Artists exhibit 11-4. Music starts at 12:30pm

07

Family Fun Boxing Event at Shinka Martial Arts, 110-12280 Trites Rd. $10 towards BC Children's Hospital. Games, demos, food, fun, prizes and live POWD boxing.

08

Family Farm Fair, London Heritage Farm, 6511 Dyke Rd. 10-4.Petty zoo, pony rides, face painting, arts, crafts, games, Antiques & Collectibles Fair, community booths, concession, entertainment. Farm house & tea room open. $2 Adults, $1 seniors & teens, 50 cents kids. www.londonheritagefarm.ca

08

Salmon Stomp music festival. Gulf of Georgia Cannery. 12-6:30pm. Free family event.

09

Concerts in the Park 6:30—7:30pm. Steveston Community Park.

13-15

Abbotsford International Airshow. 10-5 at the Abbotsford Airport. www.abbotsfordairshow.com

15

Steveston Sockeye Spin bike race hosted by the Steveston Community Society. A .90 km Criterium cycle race with top men and women riders competing for cash prizes on a fast, picturesque course through the Steveston business core. Start/finish line is at Moncton St & Second Ave. Circuit is west on Moncton St, south on Third Ave, east on Bayview St and north on No. 1 Rd. Roads will be closed from 7am to 2pm. Come out and cheer the racers for this exciting inaugural event! www.stevestoncommunitysociety.com

15

Richmond Olympic Oval 10K Race. Kajaks. Starts at 8:30am. www.kajaks.org

20-22

Richmond Maritime Festival, Britannia Shipyard. Friday 12-5, Sat & Sun 10-5. Free family event.

Maritime exhibits, entertainment, demos, boats on display. www.richmond.ca/britannia

20

Concerts in the Park, 1:30-2:30pm Steveston Community Park.

21

PNE Opens until September 6. www.pne.ca

21-22

2010 Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, Britannia Shipyard. No dragon boat paddling experience required for this event. All instruction for non-experienced teams will take place on Saturday morning, followed by races Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday. Site admission is free to the general public. Prizes awarded include medals, cash, electronics and other great items. Participants and spectators are invited to raise pledges or donate for the Richmond Food Bank. www.dragonboatbc.ca/special-events/steveston-dragon-boat-festival/

22

Car Boot Sale, Steveston Community Centre Parking Lot, rain or shine.

22

Falconry Show, Terra Nova Rural Park, 2431 Westminster Hwy, Richmond. 11-4. Free, all ages.

Pacific Northwest Raptors. Demos at 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30pm.

28

Wild BC Seafood Fest, Steveston Harbour Authority Fisherman’s Park (Moncton & Third Ave in front of the Cannery). Salmon, sardines and sablefish. Fun for the whole family. Cooking demonstrations with BC’s top chefs, free samples and recipes, Wild BC seafood sales, market area, kid’s activities, live entertainment, and more. www.gulfofgeorgiacannery.com

CALENDAR for SEPTEMBER 2010 Go online to www.stevestonkids.com/Events-Calendar.php SEPT 03

Music at the Cannery, 6:30-8pm. (last night)

06

PNE closes

06

Labour Day, Statutory Holiday

06

Advertising cut off for Steveston Kids Halloween magazine

07

Back to School

12

BC SPCA 2010 Paws for a Cause Walk for the Animals by Scotiabank. Garry Point Park. 2pm registration. 4pm walk. Register now to raise money for the animals. www.spca.bc.ca/walk (Ad p. 3)

12

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Parking Lot 10am-4pm. www.sfam.ca

26

International Rivers Day

26

Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market, Gulf of Georgia Cannery Parking Lot 10am-4pm. www.sfam.ca

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