"Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is not path and leave a trail"
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
This newsletter list the events for the next 2 weeks. Please go to the OnRichmondhill.com web site to see the many events happening here in Richmond Hill after February 23rd.
Skating at the Mill Pond Enjoy the winter! Come for a great skate at the Mill Pond - corner of Mill Street and Trench
Skate Changing Area &nb... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pancake Supper at St. Matthew's United Church Tue Feb 16 / 5:00pm - 7:00pm St. Matthew's United Church is hosting a Pancake Supper.
All are invited!
Tickets: $10 adults, $5 children under 12, family rate $25 (maximum 2 adults).
Contact the church office for tickets 905-884-3606
Location: St. Matthew's U... 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.
For those not of&... more
The Women's Centre of York Region at the RH Women's Networking Association Wed Feb 17 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm Doesn't it make sense that the director from our local Women's Centre is speaking at our local Women's Association!
February's social meeting for the Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association is hosted by Marisa Lupo and Luisa Maringol... more
Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Presentation and Complimentary Gourmet Lunch Thu Feb 18 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm You are cordially invited to register for a complimentary gourmet lunch and presentation on Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning, offered by Alex Bril, CFP
The presentation will cover:> Decreasing your investment risks whilst increasing your pro... more
Allan Foster Tells Great Nature Stories Thu Feb 18 / 7:30pm Everyone is invited to join the Richmond Hill Naturalist for this evening of great nature tales by renowned story teller Allan Foster.
Allan was a frequent guest on CBC's Fresh Air program and has appeared many times on Roger's Daytime. He had... more
Humanitarian Speaker Series - presented by the Red Cross Fri Feb 19 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm The Canadian Red Cross, Region of York, Youth Action Group invite the community to join them for an evening dedicated to Humanitarian Speakers that have devoted their lives to serving humanity.
This evening will include a Humanitarian speaker f... more
The Annual Elimination Dance with Free Draw for Prizes Sat Feb 20 / 8:00pm The Elimination Dance is a fund-raiser for the Legion. There are 200 tickets to be sold.
There are 4 draws during the evening with even amount of tickets pulled from the barrel.
There is a dinner included and a DJ for the music.
Tickets are $25 fo... more
Lunar New Year Celebraton - hosted by Godwin Chan Sun Feb 21 / 1:30pm - 3:00pm There will be a Lunar New Year celebration hosted by Ward 6 councillor Godwin Chan.
You don't need to live in Ward 6 to come out to his celebration!
There will be performances and door prizes.Some lucky people will receive a complimentary tour of S... more
Keeping Your Love Alive (or how to get it back) Mon Feb 22 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm "We have already learned so much about the bonds of love … Hundreds of studies tell us, for example, that love is an exquisitely logical survival code and that the ability to reach out, clearly state your emotional needs and respond to your lo... more
For The Love of Your Heart - a cooking class Mon Feb 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Let Grace Allison show you how to eat yourself to improved overall health by harmonizing the principles of a heart healthy diet with Canada’s Food Guide.
Your healthy, but delicious menu includes:> Greens & Grains Salad Wraps> Maple... more
