EVENTS 

Summer Employment Opportunity 

Applications are now being accept- ed 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 

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. 

Prepping for Graduation

A free workshop March 5 at Richmond Public Library’s Brighouse branch will examine what is required to graduate and how to start making plans for post-secondary life. Learn about resources available for education and career planning during the final years of secondary school. The session is from 4 to 5 p.m. and for youth aged 13 to 18 and adults 18 and over.

Red Barn Fun Day

Join the Terra Nova Rural Park artists for a family-friendly exploration of art and nature in the park. Participants will meet at the Red Barn at Terra Nova Rural Park (2631 Westminster Hwy)., prior to the guided nature walk at 1 p.m. All are welcome to this free event.

An Iceland Narrative

The Textile Arts Guid of Richmond presents a free public talk by noted BC artist Susan Purney Mark on March 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the performance hall at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate. Mark has spent the last 20 years learning, experimenting and teaching a variety of surface design techniques. In April 2019 she attended a month-long residency at the Icelandic Textile Centre in Blonduos, Iceland. Discover the unique fire and ice landscapes that inspired her work, and hear about the unique country that is incredibly supportive of the arts. Details at www.tagor.ca.

Seniors Karaoke

Come out and sing your favourite karaoke songs with the gang at Minoru Centre for Active Living (7191 Granville Ave.) March 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. You must be 55 and over.

Labour’s trace

Richmond Art Gallery (Richmond Cultural Cenetre, 7700 Minoru Gate) is presenting Labour’s trace, a new exhibition by Karin Jones, Feb. 15 to April 11. Jones is an interdisciplinary artist of African-Nova Scotia heritage and Amy Malbeuf a Metis visual artist from Rich Lake, Alberta. Jones and Malbeuf are makers of objects, transforming and subverting traditional and contemporary materials and processes through their investigations of cultural identity and historical narratives.

Ring of Fire

Let the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association (ROCA) takes you on a tour of the Pacific Rim through song March 7. Explore folksongs from all coasts of the great ocean. From the Indigenous culture of BC to Japan, Korea, China and the Philippines, down to New Zealand, Australia and Samoa, back across the ocean to Peru and then home via Ecuador, Mexico and the United States, don’t miss the breathtaking musical adventure. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Rd. Tickets are available onlinehttps://www.roca.ca/ or at the door.

Diefenbaker Spring Craft Fair

Diefenbaker elementary is hosting its fifth annual craft market featuring items from local and handmade vendors April 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school, 4511 Hermitage Dr. The free event will also feature a raffle, silent auction and kids’ games.

Seniors Centre turns one

Those aged 55 and over are invited to help celebrate the one-year anniverary of the seniors centre at Minoru Centre for Active Living (7191 Granville Ave.) March 11. Enjoy cake and prizes from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at this free event.

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. 

Brain Health: Music In Motion 

February 19 - March 2, 2020 

Improve memory, co-ordination, self confidence and brain health by simply dance steps in this therapeutic session presented by RASS and VCH from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at Minoru Centre for Active Living. Registration required. 

SPORTS 

Richmond Rapids Mini Swim Meet 

Richmond Rapids Swim Club has several mini swim meets planned between now and June 14 at Water- mania, 14300 Entertainment Blvd. All introductory swim meets for pre- schoolers aged five and under and children aged six to 12, these events are free. For more, contact the Rapids at 604-275-7346. 

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. 

Para Ice Hockey Provincials

The 2020 Para Ice Hockey provincial championships will be held March 13 to 15 at the Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Rd.

Pacific Judo International

The 2020 Pacific Judo International is being held March 13 to 15 at the Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Rd. Hosted by Judo BC, the event is the premier judo tournament on the West Coast, attracting competitors from around the world.

Short Track Junior Final

Hosted by Speed Skating Canada, the 2020 Short Track Canada Junior Final is set for March 20 to 22 at the Richmond Olympic Oval, 6111 River Rd. The event features the country’s 60 next highest ranked junior-aged skaters per gender. It’s also an opportunity for the athletes to accumulate points for end-of-season rankings, which help identify athletes to be nominated to the national team’s NextGen list for the following season.

Ice Classic

Hosted by the Richmond Ravens, this year’s annual spring female hockey classic March 20 to 23 at the Richmond Olympic Oval (6111 River Rd.) is the 23rd annual. The tournament features teams in the Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam and Midget divisions.

CARHA Hockey World Cup

Held every four years, the world’s biggest recreational hockey tournament comes to Richmond March 29 to April 5. Teams in several divisions from 15 countries around the globe are participating in this highly-anticipated event.

Spring Break Tennis Camps

Vancouver International Tennis Academy (at the old River Club, 11111 Horseshoe Way) is hosting spring break camps weekdays from March 16 to 26 for youth aged five to 18. The camps, from 2 to 8 p.m. each day, cover all playing levels.

News of upcoming Richmond events may be submitted to the Richmond Sentinel by emailing newsroom@richmondsentinel.ca