STEVESTON KIDS®

July 1, 2008 the law will be enforced for children who weigh at least 40 lbs to use a booster seat until age nine or until they are 4'9" tall.  By that time, a child can sit with his back straight against the vehicle's back cushion, with knees bent over the seat edge without slouching.

This law is for the safety of the children as adult safety belts do not provide adequate protection for small bodies.  Studies show that injuries are much higher when children between 4-8 years old were wearing an adult seatbelt.

The law also requires rear-facing infant seats must also be positioned away from airbags until at least

Huge assortment of icecream flavors and good prices!  Mary's Italian Gelato is located at 12240 Second Ave in Steveston (corner of Bayview, street level).

Kids like Bubble Gum and Cotton Candy flavors.

Get your picture taken with an Olympic torch when the City of Richmond and the Richmond Spirit of BC committee celebrate Canada Day at the 63rd Annual Steveston Salmon Festival on  Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Come out to our Richmond Oval/Richmond Spirit of BC information booth. Participants can get a snapshot of themselves holding an Olympic torch from the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games. There will also be free giveaways for those who drop by. City staff and community volunteers will be on hand to talk about the project’s progress and answer questions about Richmond’s role as a Venue City

Now open!  New benches to sit on.  Come out and play in the waterpark located next to the playground and community centre.  It is so fun!

Tip:  If the water shuts off, locate the red post and push on the top.

July 1, 2008 starting at 9:30 am.

Children's Bike Parade This is an exciting opportunity for children to show their Canadian pride AND cycle the parade route before the floats take off! Children interested in entering the bike parade should bring their decorated bikes, trikes and wagons to the G&F Financial Group parking lot at the corner of Chatham and 3rd Avenue at 8:30am. They will cycle off at 9:30am SHARP with an RCMP bicycle escort. No pre-registration is necessary. The bike parade travels down 3rd Avenue then East on Moncton Street to the Community Police Station, to the cheers and delight of the crowds gathered along the streets.

Now open daily!  Buy discount tickets at 7-Eleven, Safeway & Shoppers Drug Mart.

Or, buy tickets on line at http://www.pne.ca/tickets2008.htm

Playland is now open:

Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pm

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am - 8pm

 

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Steveson.  Meet the 2010 mascots at 3 pm by the Children's Festival on Moncton (playground).

For info about the Steveston Salmon Festival, visit http://www.stevestonsalmonfest.ca/index.html

Meow and Bark Avenue has a Canada Day outfit for your dog!  Show off your best-dressed dog at the Salmon Festival.

150-12240 Second Avenue, Steveston.  Tel 604.271.3647

Splash Toy Shop has a huge selection of Canada Day visors with flashing lights, flags, bracelets, red cowboy hats with maple leafs, bandanas, and more!

Visit Splash today!  140-3580 Moncton Street, Steveston.  Tel 604.241.0234

Steveston Outdoor Pool opens daily starting Monday, June 30, 2008.  See Schedule

4151 Moncton Street Richmond, BC V7E 3A8  Phone:604-718-8030  Public Swim Info: 604-276-4300 Facilities Richmond's best kept secret. This outdoor pool is set in the Steveston Park, adjacent to the Steveston Community Centre. It is home to the "Kigoos", Richmond's Summer Swim Club. The facility includes:

25 metre - 6 lane rectangular heated outdoor pool 3 metre slide Shallow tot pool for the youngsters Bleachers seating Come swim with us. Beat the heat, and stay cool in our