What's On! Richmond November / December 2019

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Are you ready? Winter is coming.

But before winter comes, we still have pumpkins, Halloween, candies and fireworks. Check out the October events on page 6.

Richmond PUBLISHER’S NOTE

I am eagerly anticipating the Winter markets and Christmas Fairs to look for those unique gifts. I will be going to those November events on page 10 to do just that.

We remember the sacrifice and courage of those who fought for our freedom. The annual Remembrance Day parade, ceremonies and reception will be on November 11.

December is the spirit of the holidays. Season of giving to others, Kindness to All and Remembering our love ones. December is cold but our heart is warm. Spend some time out of the house and enjoy the holiday events listed on page 18.

Every year, I tell myself that I’m going to bake for my friends and neighbours. I am yet to achieve that. Maybe I will start small and try the Apple Strudel recipe on page 24.

If the holiday gets too stressful for me, I’m going to play the Funpage on page 16 and the Scavenger Hunt on page 22. Relax and enjoy the holidays!

I wish my readers, friends and family Happy Holidays 2019 and Happy New Year 2020!

Till Next year

Alice

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Welcome to Richmond ...

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Did you know that Richmond is made of 17 islands at the mouth of the Fraser River? Yet it is only approximately 20 minutes from Downtown Vancouver.

Foodies can also discover “Food Street” on Alexandra Road. There are over 70 restaurants in just this threeblocks radius.

Richmond is a diverse, multicultural and unique city. Famous for delicious food, Asian strip malls, brand name shopping centres, beautiful scenic views, Olympic experience, fishing village Steveston, museums, historic sites, wineries and nature activities.

There is always so much to do for locals and tourists.

Relax and drink tea, coffee, bubble tea at numerous boutique cafes and popular franchises. Try locally made fruit wines, craft brews and Sake.

When the weather is too cold to be outdoors. Come indoors for swimming, indoor volleyball and archery tag beach, Go-Karts, mini golf, Air Park and Olympic Oval experience.

Richmond has been highly praised for the best Chinese food outside of China. Eat, Drink, Shop and Play! There’s There are 800 + restaurants to choose always much to do in Richmond. Enjoy! from such as Taiwanese, Cantonese, Chinese, Japanese, Italian, Greek, Indian, Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, Filipino, Shanghainese, Canadian and Fusion cuisine.

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OCTOBER EVENTS CALENDAR OCT 25 HALLOWEEN PARTY: PARENT AND TOT Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Dress up in a costume for this slightly spooky-themed party with games, crafts and snacks. Register child only (#2743489). $10 per child. Price includes snacks for children only. Parent participation required.

OCT 25 CARVE A PUMPKIN WITH A YOUTH Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Find out how something as simple and fun as carving a pumpkin together can help youth develop some life skills. Registration required. FREE OCT 25-27 HALLOWEEN SKATES Time: Various Friday, October 25–Sunday, October 27 Friday 6:30–8:00 p.m.; Saturday 2:00–5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:00–4:00 p.m.

Minoru Arenas, 7551 Minoru Gate Glide to spooky music and enjoy a few treats and tricks.

Regular admission rates apply. Wear a costume and rentals are free!

OCT 25 $2 HALLOWEEN YOUTH SKATE Time: 8:15pm – 9:30pm Minoru Arenas, 7551 Minoru Gate Skate under special lighting to a mix of fun music, including some Halloween tunes! $2.00 Admission & Rentals OCT 26 HOCUS POCUS Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Richmond Olympic Oval Come dressed up in your spook-tacular costumes during our spell and magic-induced evening. Enjoy a thrilling skate, climb the creepy crawly climbing wall, and meet a magician who will cast a spell on you. Up for some

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dancing? Join our Zombie Zumba and dance the night away. Visit our site for event schedule and all the chilling details. Rentals available for skating and climbing.

OCT 27 HOW TO COMPOST AND MAKE GREAT DIRT WORKSHOP Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Garrett Wellness Centre, 7504 Chelsea Place Composting produces a valuable addition to gardens (or containers) that is rich in nutrients and provides beneficial microorganisms. Covers learning how to start composting, how to optimize a compost bin, ways to reduce effort and how to produce free compost yearround. A community seed library will be present so pick up some free seeds, swap or donate seeds. Light refreshments served. FREE OCT 31 HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY (55+ YEARS) Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Minoru Centre for Active Living, 7191 Granville Ave Dress up for this Halloween-inspired party complete with light refreshments, performances, dancing and a costume contest. Registration required #2745704. Price: $12. Tel: 604-233-6225 OCT 31 TRICK-OR-TREATING IN STEVESTON VILLAGE Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Steveston Village Bring your costumed little ones out for safe and fun trick-or-treating in Steveston Village while it is still light.

Participating merchants will hand out candy. This event takes place rain or shine.

OCT 31 GREEN SCREEN FUN HALLOWEEN Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm Richmond Public Library, Brighouse Branch, 100-7700 Minoru Gate Families are invited to have their photos taken. Using green screen technology, we will add in a spooky backdrop! Suitable for families. FREE

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OCT 31 MINORU HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS FESTIVAL Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm Minoru Park, 7191 Granville Ave Community celebration with music, dance demos, entertainers, children’s activities, fire jugglers and an amazing fireworks finale. FREE

OCT 31 HALLOWEEN FIREWORKS SHOW Time: 8:15pm – 9:00pm West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd South Arm Community Centre, 8880 William Rd Hamilton/McLean Park, 22500 McLean Avenue Bring family and friends to these annual fireworks display. These events are for all ages. FREE

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MMUNITY'S E DRichmond F O O D S TFood HAT Bank Facts AN DONATE è Monetary donations allow us to purchase perishable food items, including fresh fruits, vegetables and milk.

We also have great purchasing power – for every $1 we spend, we give out $6 worth of food. Donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt.

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è We distribute food five days each week- Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays è We provide grocery distributions in four locations è We have provided weekly grocery service to Richmond since 1983 è We serve over 2200 people and give out 20 000 lbs of food every week

è 55% of our clients are temporary users, most of whom are suffering through a crisis è 32% of our clients are children è 30% could be self-sufficient, but have cost of living concerns è 15% are long-term users with multiple barriers to employment, including chronic illness, mental health problems, or disabilities è 230 people volunteer every week; in addition, many groups volunteer with us on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis

vegetables Most Needed Items è Pasta, rice

è Soup: Chunky Soup, Cream of Mushroom, Cream of Celery, Chicken Noodle, etc.

butter è Peanut Butter

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è Pasta sauce è Cereal è Toiletries and Personal Hygiene items: Toilet tissue, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products

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NOVEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR NOV 1 REMEMBRANCE DAY SHOW Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Enjoy favorite melodies from the war years with this entertainment duo that plays music from the 1940s and 50s. This event is for 55+ (Ages 55 and over).

Registration required. FREE NOV 2 GENERAL SWAP MEET Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street Search for great deals on high quality, gently used items.

To book a table ($15), phone 604-238-8080.

NOV 2 WALK RICHMOND – London Farm Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Meeting spot: Parking lot across from the London Heritage Farm House, 6511 Dyke Road Guided walks are for all ages, are approximately one hour in length and include a warm up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. No registration required. Find walk details at www.richmond.ca/walk.

NOV 3, 17 CANNERY FARMER MARKET Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave Featuring fresh produce, baked goods, handmade jewelry, and arts and crafts. The Cannery Farmers’ Market adheres to the ‘make it, bake it, grow it, catch it’ philosophy. Only offering approved products produced or harvested by an approved vendor in BC. Admission to the museum on market days is free.

NOV 3 MUSHROOM SHOW Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm

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Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy Learn about local autumn fungi and how to identify mysterious mushroom and this local showcase.

Admission by donation.

NOV 10 WINTER MARKET CRAFT FAIR Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Enjoy holiday music while shopping for homemade and retail seasonal gifts. To book a table, email thompson@ richmond.ca. or 604.238.8422 NOV 11 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY PARADE Time: 10:20am There is a Remembrance Day parade that features several hundred marchers, including veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members and representatives from public safety agencies and cadet organizations. A two-minute silence is observed at 11:00 a.m., which is then followed by wreath-laying.

NOV 11 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY CEROMONIES Time: 10:40am Richmond Cenotaph, located on the east side of City Hall This important annual event honors and remembers Canadian service personnel who gave their lives in the service of our country.

NOV 11 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DAY RECEPTION Time: following the ceremony City Hall Galleria This is a free event where people can warm up with a hot drink and something sweet. Talk about the ceremony and connect with other community members and view several interesting Remembrance Day displays put to-

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gether by the City of Richmond Archives and the Friends of the Richmond Archives. Receptions guests will also be treated to music by Richmond Peace Children’s Choir.

NOV 15 TECHNOLOGY AND AGING WORKSHOP (55+) Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Connect with family, access assistance when needed and better manage the demands of daily living with easyto-learn technology tips. This workshop is presented by Council of Senior Citizens’ Organizations of BC (COSCO).

Registration Required #2745246. FREE NOV 16 WALK RICHMOND - South Arm Park Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Meeting spot: South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Road.

Guided walks are for all ages, are approximately one hour in length and include a warm up, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. No registration required. Find walk details at www.richmond.ca/walk.

NOV 16 SOUTH ARM’S CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street Make holiday shopping fun and easy with homemade items from 70+ vendors. To book a table ($55), phone 604-238-8060 NOV 21 STEVESTON GIRLS NIGHT OUT Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm The Steveston Merchants Association proudly presents the 9th Annual Girls’ Night Out pre-holiday shopping and dining event. Come and shop and take advantage of special offers and fun with an assortment of local retailers open until 9:00pm.

NOV 21 COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT “INSIDE OUT” Time: 7:00pm City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd Bring the family to watch a free showing of “Inside Out” on the big screen. Light refreshments included.

NOV 21 STEVESTON FOLK GUILD Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm Britannia Shipyards (Chinese Bunkhouse), 5180 Westwter Drive Listen to live folk music in a beautiful and unique setting. $10 at the door.

NOV 23 STEVESTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street This fun, pre-holiday event includes 165+ vendors selling homemade crafts, baking, jewellery and foodie items along with a concession offering lots of yummy treats. To book a table, phone 604-238-8080. Admission by food or cash donation to the Food Bank.

NOV 24 ELEMENTAL TRENDS WINTER HOLIDAY MARKET Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm River Rock Casino Resort Show Theatre, 8811 River Rd A beloved holiday tradition for locals and visitors alike.

Features local brands, artisans, creatives and makers from our local community. Experience the Christmas magic, yuletide celebration and gorgeous holiday setting.

Price: $2.00 or Free Admission with donation of nonperishable to the food bank.

NOV 24 A DAY FOR THE BIRDS Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy Drop-in for a tour of the park’s wildlife garden and learn how to make a bird’s garden habitat with responsible feeding practices.

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NOV 28 LOADS OF MUSIC: SENIORS MUSIC SHOW Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Enjoy this special Christmas concert from this local South Delta seniors’ band. Registration required.

NOV 30 WALK RICHMOND - Railway Greenway Trail Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Meeting spot: Parking lot at the south end of Railway Avenue and Westwater Drive Guided walks are for all ages, are approximately one hour in length and include a warmup, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. No registration required. Find walk details at www.richmond.ca/walk.

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The higher your score the better.

1. GET A COPY OF YOUR CREDIT REPORT Make an inquiry once a year, twice is much better. If you are planning on purchasing anything that requires a credit check, keep track of your credit. This is something that is 100% in your control. As a consumer you have ability to make a soft/consumer inquiry to Equifax as many times as you want without it affecting your score. Here is a link to Equifax. If something doesn’t look right, contact the creditor immediately.

Don’t wait to report an incorrect or fraudulent transaction. Is there an outstanding collection? If so, deal with it immediately, and by that I mean pay it. Then argue to get your money back. Do not leave this on your credit report hoping that it will disappear. No matter what, the collection will not be removed until it’s paid unless taken to litigation. Once dealt with, it will still take months to recover the points lost and 6 years to fall off your credit report.

2. NEVER MISS A MINIMUM PAYMENT Because this attributes to 35% of your overall score, delinquencies have the biggest negative effect on your credit score. If you have overdue bills, make the necessary arrangements with your creditors. They would much rather work with you than file collections against you. If you can’t pay it all back, it’s better to pay some.

3. DON’T CLOSE UNUSED CREDIT CARD ACCOUNT Got a credit card that you have had ten years and hardly use? Keep it. It takes 12 years of history with the same specific card in good standing to crack 800 and enter that top 2% tier of quality credit. Cancelling a card can actually lower your score. Keep the old cards and only use them occasionally so the issuer doesn’t

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Don’t jump around to credit providers. Most ‘large’ providers have several different products. There is likely one that will fit your needs.

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5. DON’T LOOK FOR MORE CREDIT Don’t shop around for credit or open several credit accounts in a short period of time. It raises alarms at credit bureaus and financial institutions, especially when you don’t have a longÐestablished credit history.

Work with your existing creditors, as there is more relevant history. They are more likely to work with you, especially if you are looking to resolve some credit hardship(s). Always ensure you give your permission before allowing a credit check.

6. RULE OF 2 Ideally, you want to have 2 sources of credit solely in your own name for a minimum of 2 years with at least a $2,500 credit limit. This would be either 2 credit cards or one credit card and a line of credit. Ensure this is in addition to any joint accounts. Joint credit is only reported to the primary credit holders credit bureau and will not have any positive effect on the co-account holder.

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DECEMBER EVENTS CALENDAR DEC 1, 8, 15 CANNERY FARMER MARKET Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave Featuring fresh produce, baked goods, handmade jewelry, and arts and crafts. The Cannery Farmers’ Market adheres to the ‘make it, bake it, grow it, catch it’ philosophy. Only offering approved products produced or harvested by an approved vendor in BC. Admission to the museum on market days is free.

DEC 1 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Time: 9:30am – 11:30am Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street Celebrate the holidays with breakfast, crafts, gifts and a visit with Santa. Children and adults must pre-register (#2741052) $10 per person. No refunds two weeks prior to event.

DEC 1 JINGLE BELL MARKET Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Richmond Nature Park, 11851 Westminster Hwy Pick up something unique at this nature-themed craft fair featuring local artisans and vendors. To book a table, phone 604-718-6188.

DEC 1 CHRISTMAS CLASSIC CAR CRUISE Time: 12:15pm – 2:30pm Steveston Village Parade of hot rods, roadsters, muscle cars & custom creations along Steveston’s streets, then into the Buck & Ear where the cars will be on display until 2:30pm.

DEC 1 SANTA Time: 1:00pm Fisherman’s Wharf, Steveston, 3800 Bayview St

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Crowds will gather to see Santa sailing up to the Wharf on a whale watching boat, before holding court at the Cannery.

DEC 1 PHOTO WITH SANTA Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, 12138 Fourth Ave Remember to bring your camera.

DEC 1 WINTER CONCERT Time: 1:00pm -2:30pm Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive Celebrate the season with Louise Southwood and Stanton Jack, a new generation of classical guitarists combining technical excellence with musical sensitivity. $20 per person.

DEC 3 6TH ANNUAL HERRING SALE: FISHERMEN HELPING KIDS WITH CANCER Time: 8:00am – 4:00pm Steveston, South end of Trites Road, 12740 Trites Road Herring by the boatfuls, freshly caught in the Gulf of Georgia. 20lb bags will be sold for $10 each (cash only) with all proceeds going to the BC Children’s Hospital, to help kids with cancer. Run entirely by volunteers from BC’s commercial fishing industry, whose hard work and dedication have helped to raise $550,000 since its start in 2011.

DEC 5 WINTER HAYRIDES Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street Hop aboard for this old-time experience around Steveston Village that includes a sing-along and viewing of local holiday displays. Trips run in 30-minute intervals.

Festive activities held in the Multi-Purpose Room from

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5:30 to 9:00pm. $7 per person. Register at Steveston Community Centre.

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DEC 5 LIGHTING OF THE FIRE HALL Time: 3:30pm -5:00pm Fire Hall No. 5 (Hamilton), 22451 Westminster Hwy Join this community celebration that includes crafts, a photo booth, tours and entertainment and light refreshments before the traditional turning on of the Christmas light display.

DEC 7 SANTA’S WORKSHOP Time: 9:30am – 11:00am (#2741599) and 11:15am12:45pm (#2741600) South Arm Community Centre, 8880 Williams Rd Get a photo with Santa, try Mrs. Claus’ crafts, take part in reindeer games, visit the elves’ baker and enjoy all the other festive activities offered. $10 per child.

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DEC 7 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm East Richmond Community Hall (Cambie) Celebrate with breakfast, crafts, a gift and visit with Santa. Children and adults must pre-register. $10 per person (#2743922). No refunds after Nov 29.

East Richmond Community Hall (Cambie) DEC 7 BRUNCH WITH SANTA Time: 10:00am – 11:30am Hamilton Community Centre, 5140 Smith Dr Celebrate with brunch, entertainment and a visit from Santa. Phone 604-238-8055 for details. Registration at Hamilton Community Centre only. $10 per person.

DEC 7 HERITAGE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm Britannia Shipyards, 5180 Westwater Drive

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DEC 7 WINTER TRAM EVENT Time: 1:00pm – 4:pm Steveston Interurban Tram, 4111 Moncton Street Visit with Santa Claus, listen to readings of the Polar Express while enjoying treats and hot chocolate and try a fun seasonal craft.

DEC 10 A NIGHT OF CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm West Richmond Community Centre, 9180 No. 1 Rd Join the festivities that include Christmas music, cookies, crafts and a visit from Santa.

Registration required (#2746300).

DEC 12 GATEWAY THEATRE SEASON PRODUCTION: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Time: 2:00pm and 8:00pm performances Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of the most wellloved musicals of all time. Price: $29 -$55 DEC 13 – JAN 5 WINTER WONDERLAND SKATE Time: Various Minoru Arenas, 7551 Minoru Gate Skate around thousands of lights, real snowbanks, festive trees and more.

DEC 14 WALK RICHMOND - Steveston Village/ Winter Wonderland Walk Time: 10:00am – 11:00am Meeting spot: Garry Point Concession stand, 12011 7th Avenue Guided walks are for all ages, are approximately one hour in length and include a warmup, cool down and stretch. Rain or shine. No registration required. Find walk details at www.richmond.ca/walk.

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DEC 14 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm Thompson Community Centre, 5151 Granville Ave Celebrate with breakfast, fun activities, interactive games, crafts, photo and a gift from Santa. Parent participation required. Children and adults attending must pre-register. $10 per person (#2743490). No refunds after Dec 1.

DEC 14 CITY CENTRE WINTER CARNIVAL Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd Join this family event that includes fun activities, interactive games, crafts, music performances, a photo with Santa and yummy treats. Parent participation required. Free for parents to attend. Tickets $10 per person (#2746416).

DEC 19 STEVESTON FOLK GUILD Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm Britannia Shipyards (Chinese Bunkhouse), 5180 Westwater Drive Listen to live folk music in a beautiful and unique setting. $10 at the door.

DEC 21 CHRISTMAS SOCIAL AND CONCERT Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd Join others to make traditional Christmas decorations, enjoy festive treats, listen to music and socialize.

Barcode: #2746799. Price: $10. This event is for 55+ (Ages 55 and over) DEC 25 COMMUNITY MOVIE “ENCHANTED” Time: 1:00pm City Centre Community Centre, 5900 Minoru Blvd Bring the family to watch a free showing of “Enchanted” on the big screen. Light refreshments included.

DEC 31 GATEWAY THEATRE SEASON PRODUCTION: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT Time: 2:00pm and 8:00pm performances Gateway Theatre, 6500 Gilbert Rd Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2019, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is one of the most well-loved musicals of all time. Price: $29 -$55

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CHRISTMAS T N U H R E G N SCAVE

This Christmas scavenger hunt is the perfect way to spread a little holiday cheer for your family this year. Simply cut out the Christmas scavenger hunt riddles, hide throughout the house, then let your loved ones follow the clues to a gift or surprise at the end. Who wouldn’t love a Christmas present scavenger hunt to find what Santa left them this year? merry merry Christm as, Christm as, try hm iser merry mer isrygominerg to be ryh Ch st as,muc n!ssotm tm furi Chgris muach ryin mergo s, fun! ristm as cookies are the be so be o mertry t fo ll is ch o s this is wgw hi ern! ohinhfu e th cl g uc best too? ouu, lea sotm mes bere e th uch dny!outm stleo abede syo nk eso ue ies tshi fu cl going to ok uar , asdoco he yo t this is ch n’ he ri ris w ch t t fo o m a ll a g o s follow if w whist cookie t merry merry hhu, erw en ema itu’s tChristmas, ad es,cl le’s ! esallleado ne uensChr o? do clhe n be founsd are the best emerry merry ll ca soueto ayo intkcl d nye! it wohearegith th u o yo x u t , ne w n’ followthi do ur ft ch g do yo o ristmna ’tsycoouot ts is gointgoto atgobeifw hw er hsh tdo in yook mu u s. otthoeobe ch !en fun ba s ka neheco oere it e codo s,!akll d kaie ’s alulso ie ?s t ’syo on fo itre ave kie this is going to be so much fun! nhe be leun he n s ke ca ht , ba ue fttw ig e! cl m a gigo t u x to fol yo ne re ur y o yo he w u o w r is n g do ex y o n oclu t uhreres ’t low wheretthe o w cl y cl o u u u e e t ca eies christma uyou , clues dba mkbe k stonthe oon christmas cookies are best une! s coo okbe com kies oeh. inbes tbeoofo kenu shthe baue elead follow where the c,rooonke!you, ?und youcl rylea ave aare re le iesw , here you might go to whe w h er your y e o y u o r u is n m to aisgift ex y ouroncl t clig when ln uht all ea ue nit’s e?ca don don’t you don’t you so too? e! ume!be think r when bevefoausnhdoe. beit’s sothink too r odone! tonuamgift all ne! is your clue w h er e you might go to where you bake cookies, your nexyour lnd can eabe t clunext vefound e canclue a shoe. be fou go to where you bake cookies, n a is your clue number one! m ow sn a where you d a sho ilve where you leave a shoe. bumight mig o lea ht t nt ise your number one! a e. som w u yo peoplclue do e think on De th 6 mber 6th cember ce r clues?

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CHRISTMAS SCAVENGER HUNT CHEAT SHEET Put the corresponding numbered cards in the locations below.

Use your best judgement based on the clue and the location.

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8 - Car 9 - Game closet/wherever you put games/toys 10 - Christmas tree 11 – Laundry room/washer 12 – Media room/TV room Final gift: biggest closet in your house

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Apple Strudel

A Festive Favourite

Ingredients 6 cups / 750g /1lb 10oz Bramley apples, peeled, cored, quartered and sliced 1½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ unwaxed lemon, zest only 2 tsp lemon juice 100g/3½oz golden caster/baking sugar 2/3 cups / 75g / 2½oz raisins 1/2 cup / 95g / 3½oz butter 1/3cup / 40g / 1½oz white breadcrumbs 6 large sheets filo pastry 1 tbsp icing sugar

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Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 40-45 mins Serves: 6-8

Method Preheat the oven to 375F / Gas 5. Line a baking tray with baking parchment.

Mix the quartered apples with the cinnamon, lemon zest and juice, sugar and raisins. In a small frying pan, melt 1/8 cup / 20g / ¾oz butter and fry the breadcrumbs until goldenbrown, then add these to the apple mixture.

Melt the remaining butter in a pan. On a clean, dry tea-towel lay a sheet of the filo and brush with some of the melted butter. Lay another sheet on top and repeat until you have used all the filo. Layering the pastry with the melted butter helps to create flaky layers.

Place the filling along the length of the pastry along one side about 1 inch / 2-3cm from the edge. Using the tea-towel to help you, roll the pastry up to enclose the filling. Tuck the ends in and roll the strudel seam-side down onto the lined baking sheet. Brush with the remaining melted butter.

Bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden-brown. Leave to cool to room temperature and dust with icing sugar. Slice and serve with cream, ice cream or custard.

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CHILI VODKA “I love to go to farmers market and night markets to see what Local products are out there. I will try or buy the product. This one caught my fancy. I tried Chili Vodka by Sons of Vancouver and I was hooked. It was spicy, delicious and mixed well with pineapple juice or Caesar mix.”

Voted Best Favored Vodka 2016 and 2017 at the BC Distilled Craft Spirit Festival and People's choice in 2016.

FORBIDDEN SPICY PINEAPPLE

CHILI VODKA by Sons of Vancouver:

è 1oz Spicy Chili Vodka è 4oz Pineapple Juice è Mint

“If you're adventurous enough to pick up this bottle, we commend you. Because this isn't just another boring, flavourless vodka hiding behind frosted glass, this is a BC Craft vodka infused with scovilles upon scovilles of fresh bird’s eye chilies. It's not for babies.”

Take your favorite glass, preferably an absurd tiki mug, and fill with Ice. Add 1oz of Spicy Chili Vodka and 4oz of the best Pineapple juice money can buy. Garnish with a sprig of mint, and enjoy. Taste of Thailand, the sweetness of the pineapple cuts the spice and leaves you with a pleasurable tingle.

Sons of Vancouver is a really, really small batch distillery on Vancouver’s North Shore. James and Richard are the guys behind the curtain, and they have created a selection of dynamic BC spirits using really, really local grains. Their Vodka, Amaretto, and Chili Vodka are all produced with a base of BC wheat, BC malted barley and Champagne yeast.

Tasting room are open Fridays 5-9pm and Saturday 1-9pm.

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RECIPES SPICY CAESAR è 1oz Spicy Chili Vodka è 4oz Walter Caesar Mix è Lime Wedge è Worcestershire è Salt and Pepper è Spicy Bean Take a rocks glass and rim it with your favorite Salt and/or Pepper. Fill the glass with ice and add 1oz Chili Vodka and 4oz Walter Caesar Mix. Add 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce and a shake of the salt and/or pepper you used for the rim. Garnish and stir with a spicy bean and a lime wedge. Enjoy!

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KIDS PAGE!

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Thank you for supporting the Children’s Organ Transplant Society of BC and helping children who are waiting for an organ transplant, and those who have had a transplant. You are making a difference in the lives of people like nine-year old Logyn Booth. At the age of two, a disease began attacking his kidneys and stealing his life away. Over a six-year period, Logyn spent about half of that in hospital. In the end, his chance at survival was a kidney transplant, which he gratefully received last year.

Many families struggle financially while taking time off work to care for their sick children. We can help by offering hospital parking passes, food vouchers, and medications and vitamins not covered by insurance.

Without the Children’s Organ Transplant Society, these children and their families would struggle more than they already do.

Over the past year, we have helped more than 423 children and their families across BC. As donors and supporters, you don’t always get to see the impact you are making, but know that you’ve helped bring a smile to a young a person and eased the burden of a parent. Thank You! If you would like to support us further, Contact:

info@childrensots.org www.childrensots.org

“We now have so many happy, healthy days that I feel I have to pinch myself,” says Logyn’s mom, Kirstin.

“We will be forever grateful to the donor’s family, who made the decision to donate their loved one’s organs, but I also want to thank the Children’s Organ Transplant Society, and the generosity of its donors, who have helped make this life-altering challenge easier.”

Over the last year, we have been called upon to help more children and their families than in the 18-year history of our organization. A transplant is not a cure, as many children who receive a transplant suffer from complications and the effects of immunosuppression.

Thanks to your support, we are able to jump in and help when called upon.

Over the past year, we have provided feeding tube supplies and formula for those children failing to thrive, and arranged counselling services for some children and their families, and sadly we even supported a family by paying to fly a three-month old girl’s body back to her home after passing away while waiting for a liver transplant in Edmonton.

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Your Business Will Include...

• Full colour, glossy, events driven, community magazine • Full training and support • Your own protected territory • Everything you need to be up and running from day one • Responsive, searchable website

Available Territories • New West • Surrey East & West • White Rock / South Surrey • North Van • West Van • Delta • Ridge Meadows • Chilliwack Don’t see • Langley • Abbotsford your area?

• Mission • Port Coquitlam Get in touch!

• Burnaby • Richmond

whatsonbc@live.ca www.whatsonbc.ca 604.612.5844 To advertise call 778.889.3518 or e-mail alice@whatsonrichmond.ca 28 www.facebook.com/whatsonmagazines

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E S I T R E V D A E R E H If you are reading this, so are your potential customers!

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To advertise call 778.889.3518 or e-mail alice@whatsonrichmond.ca

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To advertise call 778.889.3518 or e-mail alice@whatsonrichmond.ca