"Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein."
— H. Jackson Brown Jr.
This Newsletter Update lists events for the next two weeks. To see what is happening in Town after February 22nd visit www.OnRichmondhill.com
Carpool Week ~ Feb 7th - 11th - win a $50 gas gift card! Mon Feb 7 - Fri Feb 11 Ever wonder what you would do if you could cut commute costs in half?
> Take a vacation?> Buy a new TV? > Monthly wardrobe purchases?
You might be able to do some or all of these things simply by sharing your daily drive with just one othe... more
The Curtain Club presents "Lend Me A Tenor" Fri Jan 28 - Sat Feb 12 Come out for a fun evening at the Curtain Club to see Ken Ludwig's Comedy Lend Me A Tenor
Storyline:Saunders, the general manager of The Cleveland Grand Opera Company is all excited about welcoming famed Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor... more
Bringing the Las Vegas Style to the Stage. Wed Feb 9 / 8:00pm An evening of entertainment taking you back to the time of the Sands Hotel with performances from beautiful Las Vegas Show Girls, music as performed by Sinatra, Martin, Streisand, Dion, Manilow to name a few.
Accompanied by the Live at the Sands Orc... more
An Unravelling Gathering -"Knit for Charity" - now meeting biweekly! Wed Feb 9 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Follow the trail of unravelling ball of yarn!
The 'Knit for Charity' group meets every other Wednesday evening at Knitters Attic until the spring.
And the yarn is not just black and white!
Yarn to knit pro... more
Hands on Gluten Free Baking ~ at Longo's Loft Wed Feb 9 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm For most celiacs the thing they miss the most is baking.
Longo's is bringing you this class to teach you some of the fundamentals of gluten free baking.
Laura Boyd will draw from her extensive expertise to show you how to m ake a quick, gluten free... more
ATTENTION All Non-Profits! ~ The Funder is IN!! Wed Feb 9 / 6:00pm - 9:00pm If you’re a non-profit organization or registered charity looking for funding, figuring out whom to ask for what can be tricky.
This York Region Funding Forum 2011 has been organized for you!
You’ll meet a whole range of funders*,... more
A new chapter of LeTip is looking for new members Thu Feb 10 / 7:00am - 8:30am Le Tip Oak Ridges Networking Group meet every Thursday morning at 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Cora's at Yonge & Bernard to network and exchange business leads.
They are looking to recruit members from the Richmond Hill community to be involved.
An... more
Free Diabetes Clinic at Rexall (Yonge and Elgin Mills) Thu Feb 10 / 10:00am - 2:00pm Come into this big bright new store to have your Blood Glucose levels tested.
Book your appointment today and sign up - 905 508-5395
Speak to one of Rexall's Healthy Living Advisors or pharmacist about their free diabetic testing and... more
Becoming Friends with Your Digital Camera Fri Feb 11 / 7:00pm - 9:30pm Come and learn from one of Richmond Hill's best photographers!
Due to popular demand David West of West Photo is offering a series of workshop courses for amateur photographers.
These courses are aimed at improving a photographer's skill and enjoym... more
The Love Train Revue Fri Feb 11 / 8:00pm The Love Train Revue is an exciting musical celebration of Black History Month with renowned vocalist, producer and all round entertainer George St. Kitts who will be joined by CFRB Show Host, Spider Jones and surprise guest artists!
This show sold... more
Complimentary Yoga Class at Vishnu Mandir - All Welcome! Sat Feb 12 / 8:30am - 10:00am Deepa Nathwani offers a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class that includes:
Pranayama breathing exercises
HathaYoga postures
Sun Salutation
Chants
Yogic relaxation techniques
Bring your own yoga mat, and water... more
Fresh Organic Produce ~ right in our own backyard Sat Feb 12 / 8:30am - 1:30pm Fresh local organic green-house baby greens are the star of the show this winter at the Village Market -- a year-round organic farmers market located indoors
The Market is open Saturdays only, year round, from 8:30 to 1:30 and features farmers, ther... more
Free Blood Pressure Information Clinic Sat Feb 12 / 10:00am - 3:00pm Come into the bright and beautiful new Rexall Store for this advanced blood pressure testing
Find out:
Are you at Risk?
Are your Blood Pressure Medications REALLY working?
How stiff are your Arteries?
What is your Cardiac Age?
Rexall's ... more
Tax Free Savings Account Seminar Sat Feb 12 / 1:00pm - 2:00pm Take advantage of financial advice that matters.
This is an invitation from your local CIBC branch. Get the right information you need to make the right financial decisions for you.
Please call Sam Galineas at 905-770-1048 ext. 222 to reserve... more
Schumann Letters Sat Feb 12 / 8:00pm The Schumann Letters is a concert format performance presenting some of the most beautiful piano and vocal music of Robert Schumann. Exquisitely narrated by Juno award winner Colin Fox and featuring soprano Susan Gilmour Bailey and pianist Michael Ki... more
Valentine's Dinner Buffet ~ to be enjoyed at Sheraton Parkway North Sat Feb 12 Enjoy a romantic feast at their Crave Restaurant.
With a wide range of items on their buffet menu, this will be a great way to jump start your Valentine's day weekend!
Call 1 800 668-0100 to Reserve
... more
Baby & Child CPR Course Sun Feb 13 / 10:00am - 3:30pm The Canadian Red Cross offers courses in Baby & Child CPR here in Town.This is training for essential emergency skills for those who care for babies and children… Because children don’t come with instruction manuals.
This 5.5 hour i... more
Wine & Cheese/Chocolate Tasting ~ at Richvale Craft Winery Sun Feb 13 / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Valentine’s Day is almost here!!!
On the day before, Sunday, February 13th, Richvale Craft Winery will be introducing two New World wines, a bold Chilean red and a tantalizing California red.
Stop by for a taste of these wines accompianied by... more
Marc Ballesteros: Valentine's Concert: An Intimate Acoustic Show Sun Feb 13 / 2:00pm Thornhill based Marc Ballesteros is a singer, composer, musician, performer, and recording artist.
Although most of his songs are pop/adult contemporary, his love of music is not limited to that genre alone. He enjoys a wide range of musical styles.... more
Valentine's Day Skate for Youth! Sun Feb 13 / 3:00pm - 4:30pm Roses are red
Violets are blue
It’s a Valentine’s Day skate
So bring a friend or two!
♥
Skate with friends or skate hand-in-hand, either way it’s a great way to exercise the heart!
Youth Skate – Ages 12 - 18
Loca... more
The Genius of Beethoven - presented by York Symphony Orchestra Sun Feb 13 / 7:30pm Ludwig van Beethoven's First Symphony, although greatly influenced by Mozart and Haydn, is innovative for its time and shows Beethoven as a composer with developing ideas that achieve high drama and intensity.
The Fourth Piano Concerto is characteri... more
Boston Pizza has Heart Shaped Pizzas for Valentine's Day! Mon Feb 14 Boston Pizza is embarking on their 19th annual Valentine`s Day Charity Fundraising campaign for the Boston Pizza Foundation and the many charities it supports across Canada.
Heart shaped pizzas are available once a year on Valentines Day
Come on... more
Valentine's Day Margarita Party Mon Feb 14 / 2:00pm Come join Delmanor Elgin Mills as they celebrate Valentine’s Day, with margaritas and entertainment by Sari Federstone.
To attend this event please contact Susan Applebaum 905-770-7963 or sapplebaum@delmanor.com
Location: Delmanor Elgin... more
Share the Love with Elvis! ~ at Valley Vista Mon Feb 14 / 2:30pm Celebrate Valentine's Day at Valley Vista Retirement Home,
Enjoy refreshments, sweets, and live entertainment with Kevin Mills, international award winning ELVIS impersonator.
Please RSVP to Lucy or Lisa 905-417-8900
Location: Valley Vista R... more
Chocolate, Chocolate and Chocolate with Chef Miro Musil Mon Feb 14 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm If you love chocolate, tonight's a night you'll never forget!
Join Pastry Chef and Chocolatier Miro Musil as he creates simple, but sensational chocolate desserts that you can make with minimal effort, and he shows how to elegantly plate them for an... more
Warm your heart this Valentine's Day with warm music and a Chocolate Strawberry Latte Mon Feb 14 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Covernotes hosts live concerts every Monday night with an eclectic mix of talented performers.
This Valentine's evening there is a very special Acoustic Monday concert by Raine Davis & friends.
Acoustic Monday is your chance to enjoy performanc... more
Romantic, Tantalizing Valentine's Dinner at Cafe en Passant Mon Feb 14 Cafe En Passant is a romantic place to have a Valentine's Dinner. It's close to home so you won't be spending too much time in the car!
Appetizers
Purée of Butternut Squashmade with caramelized fennel stripsorDancing Shrimp... more
Valentine's Day Dance Lessons - Salsa and Latin Mon Feb 14 / 7:00pm - 11:00pm What a way to spend Valentine's!
Get hot with some Salsa and Latin dancing.
Two options:
1) 7-8PM intermediate-advanced workshop: Salsa, Cha Cha, Tango: dance routines taught in 3 dances
2) 8-9PM beginner level: Salsa, Hustle, Merengue, Rumba: da... more
Come for a food adventure ~ Vietnamese Pho Wed Feb 16 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Learn how to make authentic Vietnamese Pho beef noodle soup, spring rolls with lemon dipping sauce and roasted sweet and spicy garlic chicken wings.
George Brown Chef Rosemary Lee will reveal to you the secret to making a good Pho beef stock.
Come... more
Stress Buster - Practical Approaches to Deal with Stress...Now! Wed Feb 16 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm Are you feeling stressed?
Are you constantly worried and feeling tense?
Do you have trouble relaxing?
Do you have difficulty sleeping at night because your mind races with thoughts of the day?
Is your health being affected by your stress?
We wil... more
How to Improve Your Eyesight Naturally ~ a presentation Wed Feb 16 / 6:00pm - 8:30pm This is a Life Transformation Institute workshop: How to Improve Your Eyesight Naturally: Returning Clear Vision
Do You Know?
There is a natural alternative to glasses, contacts and Lasik surgery.
You can train your eye muscles in the same... more
Bread Making 101 with Josanna Lavigne Wed Feb 16 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join Cooking Instructor Josanna Lavigne for a bread baking extravaganza!
Josanna will guide you step by step as you learn how to make light and fluffy Country Biscuits, Traditional Country Whole Wheat loaf, Beer Bread and Sundried Tomato and Basil R... more
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association's Monthly Meeting Wed Feb 16 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association is a gathering of women who wish to see Richmond Hill and better place to live and work and play.
Each month the meeting is at a different location, showcasing different members.
Tonight the speaker is K... more
A new chapter of LeTip is looking for new members Thu Feb 17 / 7:00am - 8:30am Le Tip Oak Ridges Networking Group meet every Thursday morning at 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Cora's at Yonge & Bernard to network and exchange business leads.
They are looking to recruit members from the Richmond Hill community to be involved.
An... more
Experience Bourbon Street Blues with Louisiana Cooking at the Loft Thu Feb 17 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm It's back in the Louisiana kitchen with Chef Jim Comishen as we go to the French Quarter and Bourbon Street for some great local Southern fare.
The cooking starts with a robust bowl of ham and smoked sausage gumbo finished with jumbo shrimp and... more
Richmond Hill Concert Band Performance - at Delmanor Thu Feb 17 / 7:15pm Join Delmanor Elgin Mills to enjoy entertainment by The Richmond Hill Concert Band, a 20 person band.
Refreshments will follow
To attend this event please contact Susan Applebaum 905-770-7963 or sapplebaum@delmanor.com
Location: Delmanor... more
National Sweater Day - layer on, turn down Thu Feb 17 On February 17th join Canadians across the country by turning down your thermostat by 3 degrees and throwing on a funky, quirky sweater to show your support for the planet.
This is a World Wildlife Federation initiative
So, drop your heat and keep... more
York Region Support Group for Gay Women and Women Questioning Their Sexuality Thu Feb 17 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Are you gay or think you might be? Mind Body and Soul is running a confidential Women’s Support Group by a trained Psychotherapist who has experience in this field and specializes with Gay women. Married women welcome.
This group meets every o... more
L'Arche Daybreak Welcomes the Community! Fri Feb 18 / 6:30pm Each month on the third Friday L’Arche Daybreak has an open house.
All are invited to come and meet members of the L’Arche Daybreak Community sharing about the foundation and spirituality of L’Arche
> 6:30 PM Doors Open
> 7... more
Fresh Organic Produce ~ right in our own backyard Sat Feb 19 / 8:30am - 1:30pm Fresh local organic green-house baby greens are the star of the show this winter at the Village Market -- a year-round organic farmers market located indoors
The Market is open Saturdays only, year round, from 8:30 to 1:30 and features farmers, ther... more
Great Backyard Bird Count ~ and this includes Richmond Hill Fri Feb 18 - Mon Feb 21 The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent.
Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watchers to ex... more
Royal Canadian Legion's Jam Session Sat Feb 19 / 3:00pm Monthly Jam Session at the Legion.
Come out and play, sing along or listen to local musicians.
Light refreshments available.
Starting at 3:00 pm till closing.... more
Jane Krakowski Sat Feb 19 / 8:00pm Tony award winner and musical theatre veteran, Jane Krakowski is best known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of law secretary Elaine on the TV hit Ally McBeal and her current role Jenna Maroney on the hit comedyseries 30 Rock.
Sexy, soft and filled... more
Breathe to Heal & Create ~ with Karen Fiorucci, at The Rising Sun Sun Feb 20 / 10:00am - 1:00pm Join Karen Fiorucci in sharing and connecting to your Life Force...breath.
Karen has been practicing yoga and breath work for over 12 years. She is a Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, Usui Reiki Master - Teacher, Integrated Energy Therapist Master-Instr... more
Transformations - need help moving towards your dreams? Sun Feb 20 / 9:00am - 7:00pm Do you feel like you are missing out on your dreams?
Are you ready too take your life to a new & empowered level?
Are you ready to leave your unwanted personal baggage behind?
Sandra Corrado, Human Performance Specialists & Health & We... more
The Town is planning a great Fun-Filled Family Day! Mon Feb 21 Looking for something to do on Family Day? There's lots to do and see in Richmond Hill.
There will be lots of programs and activities. Take part in pre-school, children and youth activities or come out for a family swim at the Wave Pool.
More detai... more
Family Skate with Dr. Jaczek Mon Feb 21 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm Dr. Helena Jaczek, MPP Oak Ridges Markham, is inviting you to come out to a family skate at the Bond Lake Arena.
For more information please contact her office at 905 294-4931... more
Richmond Hill Historical Society recognizes Black History Month Mon Feb 21 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Historical Society has invited as this month's speaker, Hilary Dawson, genealogist and historical researcher.
Hilary will speak about Alfred Lafferty. He was born in the slums of Toronto in 1839, and would become Chatham's fi... more
Acoustical Mondays at Covernotes Mon Feb 21 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Come and enjoy an easy evening out.
Acoustical performances from 8 to 10 pm.
No cover charge.
Tonight's performer is local musician Chuck McClelland.
He is looking forarwd to singing some Lightfoot, Stan Rogers, Paul Simon, Harry Chapin,... more
Superfood Solutions: Spinach at Quinoa ~ at Longo's Loft Tue Feb 22 / 12:00pm - 1:30pm Join Marlene Hynd, Certified Nutritional Practitioner, and discover how Superfoods are proven to prevent disease and promote good health for you and your family.
This nutritional series will cover ten Superfoods over five sessions.
Learn simple way... more
The Slimmer More Vibrant You - A Complimentary Talk Tue Feb 22 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm Are you frustrated with your weight?
Have you tried to diet (or many diets) and not succeeded in reaching your desired goal?
Is your weight affecting your health?
Do you have a negative body image of yourself?
Is your 2011 resolution to lose the... more
Dynasty Watercolour Association February Meeting ~ please consider attending Tue Feb 22 / 8:30pm Dynasty Watercolour Association (DWA) is a non-profit voluntary organization established for artists to share their interest in watercolour.
Activities include demonstrations from guest and member artists, workshops under the mentorship of esta... more
Black History Month in Canada The person pictured above is George St. Kitts. Read on to find out how he will help us celebrate Black History Month in Richmond Hill
Why is there a Black History Month
The key reason for Black History Month is so all Canadians acknowledge an... more
Pilgrim Feast ~ offering resiliency to those who need it Have you ever felt like you’ve been slapped in the face?
Do you know of anyone who needs help with moving forward from difficult times?
Pilgrim Feast is a here in our community ready to "offer a hand"
Pilgrim Feast was founded in 2007. It is... more
Volunteer Opportunity ~ Reel Asian Film Festival - March 4th, at RH Theatre Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival (Reel Asian) is Canada’s largest pan-Asian international film festival showcasing films and videos by East and Southeast Asian artists from Canada, the U.S., and around the world.
On March 4, Reel... more
Richmond Green Staking Ring - come skate day or night! If you are looking for a leisurely skate, then why not check out Richmond Green’s artificial ice surface, located behind Tom Graham Arena.
Here the outdoor “Figure 8” skate trail is transformed into a wintry escape and is complete... more
Skating at the Mill Pond
Enjoy the feeling of skating on a natural ice surface by visiting Mill Pond in the winter time.
As the host location for the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival, this natural pond is transformed into a frozen icy surface.
To all... more
Aahh, The Rising Sun offers a special Detox Club Membership Enjoy a relaxing visit to The Rising Sun Health Spa right in the Heart of Richmond Hill. You will be greeted at the door with a cup of delicious Reiki Tea and cute spa slippers to wear.
Their great selection of relaxing music and gentle waterfall fe... more
