► The Richmond Art Gallery (RAG) in partnership with Richmond Society for Community Living presents Our Voice – A Celebration of Strength, Pride and Talent in the City Hall Galleria starting October 1.
► Artist Talk: Cindy Mochizuki with Makiko Hara discusses Mochizuki's latest work and reflect on the themes explored in the current RAG exhibition Cave to Dream on October 19.
► Free informal Multilingual Guided Exhibition Tour in English, Cantonese and Mandarin of the current exhibitions on October 20.

We are celebrating Halloween big this year with over 15 events across Richmond. Put on your favourite costume and bring your family to the Richmond Nature Park October 25 and 26 and become part of Wild Things, a theatrical experience that ties together nature, wildlife and Halloween. Love fireworks? Look for spectacular displays throughout the city on October 31!

Come and build a lantern, play mini games and have a balloon creation made by a balloon twister. Don't stop there! We've got face painting, a drum circle and a lantern procession around the park. Bring your own lantern, or proudly show off the one you made. This event is held at West Richmond Community Centre from 6:00 to 7:30pm, rain or shine!

Have your say in the 2019 Banner Contest by "liking" your favourite submission on the City's Facebook page from October 18 to 31. Up to 20 semi-final designs will be by selected by a panel of volunteer, community judges. The top 10 most-liked designs will be selected as this year's winners and will be displayed as street banners from late February 2020 to February 2021. Mark your calendars and vote!

Learn more about mental health through programs offered at the Richmond Public Library during Mental Health Awareness Week.  Join us on October 10 from 7:00 to 8:30pm to discover how music can be used as a powerful tool to improve your emotional, physical and spiritual health. On October 11, 1:00 to 2:30pm learn how to manage health concerns such as anxiety and depression.

Let us know what you envision as part of the South Arm Park playground renewal project by completing our survey before the Sunday, October 20 deadline. Let's Talk Richmond is the City's public engagement platform. Add your voice to the discussions that shape Richmond's projects and policies. Register today and be notified of current and future feedback opportunities across the city.