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
An Invitation to an Oneness Blessing Wed Feb 17 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm Take the time from your busy schedule to reconnect with spirit by attending a Oneness Blessing (Deeksha) event. We are here to offer all seekers of inner peace and oneness an opportunity to experience life in a new profound way of connectedness and l... 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
Toronto Waldorf School Open House Thu Feb 18 / 4:30pm - 7:00pm Toronto Waldorf School is inviting the community to their open house to see how they "provide education from a deeper perspective™
Introductory presentations at 5 and 6 pm.
The open house will be followed by a high school performance "On... more
A Sharing Circle - at Living Free Wellness Thu Feb 18 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm A Sharing Circle has begun at Living Free Wellness
This is with the intention to connect, open up and discuss many things with an open heart in an open forum.
By sharing our experiences honestly and openly we can assist each other in... more
Laugh Lines - An Evening of Short Comedy Thu Feb 18 / 8:00pm - Sat Mar 6 / 8:00pm It's a night of comedy at The Curtain Club. Enjoy an evening of contemporary short plays in a broad range of comic styles.This is the Curtain Club's second production of their 56th season.Ticket prices are $15.00 except for the $10.0... more
An Evening with Allan Foster - Story Teller, Naturalist and Teacher Thu Feb 18 / 7:30pm Everyone is invited to join the Richmond Hill Naturalists for an evening of great nature tales by renowned story teller and author Allan Foster.
Allan Foster recently retired as director of the Kortright Centre for Conservation after 33 years of ser... 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
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
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
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
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
Recognizing and overcoming bad habits - a meditative talk Mon Feb 22 / 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.
This week's theme is recognizing and overcoming bad habits
These... more
Vision Board Workshop - Part 1 Tue Feb 23 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Mind Body and Soul Self-Help Support Centre is offering a vision board workshop.
What is a Vision Board?
Vision boards are also known as dream boards, vision maps or goal boards. A vision board is a tool used to help clarify, concentrate and mainta... more
Heart Health, The Mind Body and Spirit Connection - a Lunch n' Learn Wed Feb 24 / 12:00pm St. Matthew's United Church is having a Lunch & Learn.
The topic is "Heart Health, The Mind Body and Spirit Connection".
Heart healthy lunch sponsored by Amica at Thornhill!
Speaker, Linda Alldred-Johnson, Parish Nurse.
Anyone is we... more
Beating The Winter Blahs - with an inspiring cooking class Thu Feb 25 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Let Chef John MacKinnon help you get over the winter blahs with his tantalizing twists on some of your favourite dishes.
His winter-beater banquet features > soul-warming Minty Mocha Hot Cocoa> zesty Southern-Style Crab Cake with Cajun Mayo>... more
"We Had the Best Day Ever." Thu Feb 25 / 6:30pm - 8:30pm “We Had the Best Day Ever.” - Is there anything better for a parent than those moments when a child's passion for learning is sparked?
Richland Academy is having a Tour and Discover Open House to show how they have the children going hom... more
Meetforbiz Breakfast Meeting at Montana's Thu Feb 25 / 7:30am - 9:00am Come out and make some new connections!
Network with other members and friends in the beautiful fireside lounge at Montanas Cookhouse
> Exciting Door Prizes
> “Open Mike” period for business bntroductions!
Cost: $22.00 (+ G... more
Binti's Journey Sat Feb 27 / 8:00pm Theatre Direct brings to life Deborah Ellis's award-winning novel The Heaven Shop with the Dora Nominated Binti's Journey. After losing her home and family to AIDS, 13 year old Binti Phiri finds her way to her Grandmoth... more
Annual Garage Sale at St. Mathew's United Church Sat Feb 27 / 9:00am - 12:00pm St. Matthew's United Church is having their Annual Garage Sale
> furniture> household goods> clothing> books ............and more!
Location: St. Matthew's United Church &n... more
National Engineering Month is celebrated with a student bridge building competition Sat Feb 27 / 11:00am - 4:00pm REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 10TH.
February is National Engineering Month - it is a celebration of engineering excellence.
The week between February 27th and March 6th 2010 in Ontario is dedicated to reaching out to young Canadians, to e... more
Art Exhibit and Sale Sat Feb 27 / 11:00am - Sun Feb 28 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists are featuring three artists this weekend at the Mill Pond Gallery> Dou Gou Yue> Cristina Goia> Mary Sadeghi
They will have displayed their original art works in pastels, acrylics and o... more
Rigoletto - performed by Opera York Sun Feb 28 / 2:00pm Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo. It was first performed at La Fenice in Venice on March 11, 1851. It is considered by man... more
Triple Forte Sun Feb 28 / 7:30pm Triple Forte brings together three of Canada's most renowned soloists - violinist Jasper Wood cellist Yegor Dyachkov and pianist David Jalbert - offering a thrilling concert experience by joining forces to create breathtaking musical r... more
Laughter Yoga - a free session! Mon Mar 1 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club is offering its next free session on Monday March 1st.
Laughter Yoga is a good form of cardiovascular exercise for your mind, body and soul.
Walk in and experience the healing power of laughter and Bre... more
Removing the burden of self-centredness - a meditataive session Mon Mar 1 / 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.
This week's theme is removing the burden of self-centredness
These me... more
Come see the beautiful gardens! Tue Mar 2 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society has invited to their monthly meeting the award winning horticulturalist, traveler and photographer Frank Kershaw. His presentation will be on public and private gardens that... more
Computer Basics - a free class offered at the Central Library Wed Mar 3 / 10:30am - 11:30am Computer phobic? Internet wary? You've waited long enough! Or maybe you know someone who is and would like to recommend that they overcome their fears
This class is a great way to enter the computer world through a friendly, hands-on class designed... more
Richland Academy's Blue Ribbon Campaign When the news of the devastating earthquake in Haiti reached the rest of the world, Richland Academy’s Grade 7/8 class felt compelled to offer their help. As the senior students at the school they together with Mrs. Murgatroyd decided to initia... 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
Let's Get Enlightened! As homeowners, when we embark on a redecorating binge, we usually direct our attention and budget to furnishings, window treatments, wall colours, flooring, and accessories. However, every good designer worth their salt will tell you that the one ele... 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
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
Emotion Coaching for Parents Family Day is February 15 - the perfect opportunity to reflect on our parenting.
If you think back to your own childhood and the most important people in your life, you may have many loving memories. But if I asked you, “To whom did you... more
