"The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them"
- George Bernard Shaw
This newsletter includes the events that are happening until February 17th.
Please visit www.OnRichmondhill.com to see the list of events happening after this date.
Toastmaster Open House Wed Feb 3 / 12:00pm - 1:15pm Want to stand out when you speak? Learn to be a better communicator or presenter?
Destiny Toastmasters invites you to their Open House at the Marriott Courtyard Toronto Markham (near Leslie and Hwy 7)
Wed. Feb. 3rd,... more
Eating Disorders: Fact & Fiction Wed Feb 3 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm What causes an eating disorder?
Why is it so hard to recover from an eating disorder?
A panel of experts in the field will introduce new findings about eating disorders and their treatment, as well as resources for individuals with an eating disord... more
OFFERING A HAND - Eating Disorders of York Region Eating Disorders of York Region (EDOYR) is a regisitered non-profit organization incorporated in 2004 by families who recognized the need for support for individuals striving to overcome an eating disorder, and for their fami... more
Life Skills for Today's Women - a program presented by Jewish Family Services Wed Feb 3 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This is a six session group for women wanting to discuss relevant issues and wanting to make a change in their lives.
Topics include:> Time and stress management> building self esteem> assertiveness and improving> communication skills.... more
Girls from the North Country Thu Feb 4 / 8:00pm The Canadian landscape has long been an inspiration to some of the world's great singer songwriters.
Keeping that tradition alive in 'Girls From The North Country', Canadian duo Dala with special guests The Good Lovelies and Oh Susanna pay homage to... more
China's Women's Olympic Hockey Team plays here! Thu Feb 4 / 8:00pm The Ontario Women’s Hockey Association is pleased to announce the arrival of the Women’s Olympic Hockey Team of China for Part 2 of the OWHA – Team China Series
The final game for China before they leave for Vancouver is here... more
Abbamania - now a benefit concert for the Haitian earthquake relief fund Fri Feb 5 / 8:00pm It just seems right that our night out at the theatre having lots of fun and enjoying the music from Abba should realize some hope for those who are no longer laughing and dancing in Haiti.
Please support George Vassos and Vass Entertainment's... more
The Richmond Hill Winter Carnival - at the Mill Pond Fri Feb 5 - Sun Feb 7 The Richmond Hill Winter Carnival is a weekend of affordable fun and entertainment
For the past 42 years this event has been run by community volunteers and generously funded by local sponsors.
Some of the highlights at this upcoming event include:... more
An Introduction To Mindfulness Meditation Sat Feb 6 / 10:00am - 11:30am Mindfulness Meditation is a traditional technique of mind-body awareness that is part of Buddhist monastic practice. This form of meditation has become widely used as a means for developing relaxation and reducing stress. Mindfulness meditation is ea... more
Kung Hei Fait Choy! - says Reza Moridi Sat Feb 6 / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Reza Moridi invites the community to his annual Chinese New Year celebration
Everyone welcome. Kung Hei Fait Choy! Bring your family and friends.
Enjoy an afternoon of fun and entertainment and free refreshments!
Entertainment includes:> C... more
English High Tea - served in Richmond Hill! Sat Feb 6 / 1:30pm - 4:30pm English High Tea will be served! This year we are featuring the charming music of the Dulcimer.
Listen to the smooth tones as you chat with friends, sip tea from china cups and enjoy a selection of home made scones, finger sandwiches, and desserts.... more
Pinkalicious - The Musical ~ comes to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Sat Oct 10 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 21 / 1:00pm Direct from Off-Broadway, Vital Theatre Company's presents this original musical, based on the New York Times best-selling children's book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann. Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes. After ea... more
A meeting for Veteran's and their advocates Sun Feb 7 / 1:00pm A meeting will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 375 for all Canadian Allied Veterans, their families and/or their advocates.
This meeting has been arranged with a Member of Parliament and Veterans to discuss any questions, concerns... more
Eight Steps to Happiness Mon Feb 8 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm In these classes we are shown how to gradually move our mind toward a loving attitude, free from attachment and jealousy, and thus experience peace of mind and a meaningful life.
Love is the wish for others to be happy.
These meditation classes are... more
Oak Ridges Trail Association is hiking at Lake Wilcox Mon Feb 8 / 9:30am Start the week off with a hike at Lake Wilcox!
This is a 6 km., 2.5 hr.done at a slow pace.
Please meet at the main Sunset Beach parking lot west off Bethesda Side Rd.
Depending on ice conditions a significant length of the hike will be... more
Thai One On - a hands on cooking class at Loblaw Cooking School Tue Feb 9 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tonight George Brown Chef Rosemary Lee will teach you how to make a delicious Thai meal!
This will consist of > mouthwatering Hot and Sour Prawn Soup> tasty Grilled Beef Salad> succulent Chicken with Spicy Lemongrass & Coconut Sauce
Ro... more
Blue Collar Layoffs : The End Or The Beginning? Tue Feb 9 / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Did you work in the manufacturing sector and lose your job? Or are you fearful that you will be laid off soon?
Karin Lindner from Karico Solutions offers an empowering workshop to help you move forward with your life.
Admission is free
Location:&n... more
New Importer Seminar presented by SBEC Wed Feb 10 / 8:30am - 11:30am The New Importer Seminar will provide an introduction to the Commercial Import Process
Presented By: Canada Border Services Agency
This will provide an introduction to the commercial import process for individuals or small business entrepreneurs wh... more
Open House and Tour at The Children's Academy - Sixteenth Avenue Wed Feb 10 / 8:00am - 12:00pm Are you looking for quality child care?
The Children’s Academy Sixteenth Avenue have spaces for:> preschool programs> kindergarten programs> Before and After School Kids’ Club for children 6-12 years of age.
They invite you to... more
RH Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast held at Powerstream Wed Feb 10 / 7:30am - 9:00am Come out and get connected with other Chamber members! Don't forget to bring your business cards and brochures!
You will have an opportunity to give a 30 second infomercial.
Each networking event is held at a different member's venue. This mo... more
Love Train Revue Thu Feb 11 / 8:00pm Get on Board!!
George St. Kitts, Producer & CFRB 1010’s Spider Jones, MC, invite you aboard the Love Train Revue celebrating great contributions of Black musicians to Canadian culture.
An evening filled with voices echoing our souls... more
Crazy Networking - our methods may be crazy, but our results are not. Thu Feb 11 / 9:00am - 10:30am Crazy Networking - our methods may be crazy, but our results are not.
This is a different method of networking that concentrates on the real reason you attend a networking group, with added surprises, prizes and fun. The result - business conne... more
Take Control - of your job search Fri Feb 12 / 10:00am - 3:00pm Are you looking for smarter, faster ways to strategically conduct your job search?
Learn how to:
Access & identify which industries & companiesare currently hiring Efficiently gather key information on sectors, industries & com... more
Ron Sexsmith - appears as part of the Contemporary Music Series Sat Feb 13 / 8:00pm Since the mid-nineties, Canadian singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith has amassed an incredible body of work that is both contemporary and intelligent. Revered by musical professionals and fans alike, Sexsmith has made his unique brand of folk pop... more
For Budding Young Egyptologists - at Indigo Sat Feb 13 / 12:00pm Indigo is offering a special interactive event for budding young Egyptologists, where kids can write their name in hieroglyphics and have fun with art!
Plus, a limited number of free youth (ages 6-17) passes to the King Tut exhibition (at the... more
Valentines for the little ones! Sat Feb 13 / 1:00pm - 4:00pm Childventures is offering special Valentine's Day activities for the little ones.
All are invited to come by This free event will include:♥ cupcake decorating♥ treats, balloons♥ music♥ art
Location: Childventur... more
Valentine's Dinner and Dance, with special raffle for the Haitian relief Sat Feb 13 / 6:30pm The Amici Club invites you to join them for “An evening in Paris” - Valentine's Dinner and Dance and Entertainment.
There will be a special raffle for fundraising for the Haitian Relief Fund.
Special Gifts for the Ladies
Cost: $65... more
Valentines Dance - For the Love of Theatre Sat Feb 13 / 8:30pm The Curtain Club presents a special Valentine's dance featuring the Town renown "Blackboard Blues Band "!
Cash Bar! Dancing! Door Prizes! Raffle! Refreshments! Fun!
As this event is open to the public, all patrons, subscribers, members, and g... more
A Valentine Dinner and Dance benefitting Haiti, hosted by Greg and Heather Beros Sat Feb 13 / 6:00pm Come out for an evening of fun with your fellow Oak Ridges/Richmond Hill residents to raise money for the Haitian Earthquake Relief Fund.
Heather and Greg Beros (Ward 1 Councillor) has organized this charity event.
6:00 pm Reception7:00 pm Dinner... more
Take Time for Tea & Scones and a visit to the Burr House Sat Feb 13 - Sun Feb 14 The Burr House Craft Gallery and Tearoom, in a historical building that dates from the 1820s, is a short distance west of Hillcrest Mall.
It provides an outlet for local artisans to display and sell their crafts and a place to enjoy a quiet cup of t... more
Dressed in Love - soprano Leslie Fagan joins the RH Philharmonic Orchestra Sun Feb 14 / 8:00pm Renowned soprano Leslie Fagan joins the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra to present a story of “love” through musical classics, opera, and jazz, enhanced with the magic of the theatre .
Bring your favourite person (or 6 for a discoun... more
Play All Day on Family Day in Richmond Hill Mon Feb 15 Spend Family Day the way it’s meant to be spent – with your family!
And what better way to do so than by bringing them to a fun-filled day of activities in the Town of Richmond Hill?
Take part in family geared activities such as:- recre... more
The Young Victoria - A Reel Thing screening for Family Day Mon Feb 15 / 1:00pm The Young Victoria is presented by the Town of Richmond Hill in co-operation with the Film Circuit and the Toronto International Film Festival Group.
Their objective is to provide unique cinematography experiences!
Here's a synopis... more
Prom Night in Mississippi - presented by The Reel Thing, a Family Day Special Mon Feb 15 / 7:00pm Prom Night In Mississippi is presented by the Town of Richmond Hill in co-operation with the Film Circuit and the Toronto International Film Festival Group.
Their objective is to provide unique cinematography experiences!
Here is a synopsis of Prom... more
Brand Building and E Marketing: NEW Strategies for Success Tue Feb 16 / 10:00am - 2:00pm Marketing has changed. Two Loons Web Design is offering a very useful course at our central library.
Here's the answers as to why you should attend:
Learn Advanced Branding strategies to increase the effectiveness of your marketing and br... more
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce is going out for pizza! Tue Feb 16 / 5:00pm - 7:00pm The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce invites those in business here in Town to join them at Boston Pizza 404-7 for some great networking.
Don't forget to bring your business cards and brochures.
You will have an opportunity to prese... more
Mayor's Chinese New Year celebration Wed Feb 17 / 5:30pm Kung Hei Fat Choy!
Celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger, with the Mayor of Richmond Hill and your community.
Come with your family and enjoy a delicious light supper, memorable photos and a great program.
Performances by Don Ch... more
OFFERING A HAND - L'Arche Daybreak L’Arche Daybreak is the name of the unassuming and yet vibrant community on the east side of Yonge Street just north of Elgin Mills.
At one time the Big House on the property was a tuberculosis sanatorium run by the Sisters of S... more
WHAT ARE THE POLICE UP TO? - Project Lifesafer A Richmond Hill man with Alzheimer's went missing last month. He wandered from his home and was not able to figure out how to return home. His family alerted the police and he was quickly located unharmed. Thanks to Project Lifes... more
Heat your water with solar energy—even during the winter! You don’t have to head south to take advantage of the sun!
It may seem counterintuitive to think about heating your water with solar energy at this time of year, but some solar water heating systems work year-round, including on those icy cold... more
Smart Commute has designated Feb. 1 to 5 as Carpool Week Smart Commute, operater of carpoolzone.ca, a ride-matching website, has designated February 1-5, 2010 as Carpool Week.
During Carpool Week, Smart Commute is encouraging drivers to visit www.carpoolzone.ca to see how much their daily commute costs in... more
Red Cross First Aid Courses The York Region Red Cross Society is offering the two day first aid course many times this winter. There's no excuse not to get certified!January2nd & 3rd - Oakridges Location - 8:30 to 5:306th & 7th - Rexall Health Cent... more
Art Contest at Hillcrest - come judge! Hillcrest Centre Court has an art show and invites the public to vote for their favourite piece. Talented grade 9 students, currently enrolled in a Visual Arts course at Alexander Mackenzie High School, created for th... more
Free Trial Pilates Classes During the month of February, Vive Pilates! is offering a one hour free trial class to new clients at the following times and locations:
Wednesdays 8 am or 9 am at Core Training Gymnastics (588 Edward Ave #55)
Wednesdays 12 noon at Bloomington Medi... more
