This newsletter lists events happening in Richmond Hill for the next 2 weeks.
Please visit www.OnRichmondhill.com to find out about the many events happening after March 16th.
19th Annual Business Achievement Awards Wed Mar 3 / 6:00pm - 10:00pm Come celebrate our successes! The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce is having their 19th Annual Business Achievement Awards. This is a gala event!
♦ Cocktail Reception (Cash Bar) 6:00pm ♦ Silent... more
Rigoletto - performed by Opera York Thu Mar 4 / 8:00pm Rigolettois 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 many... more
Laugh Lines - at the Curtain Club Thu Feb 18 - Sat Mar 6 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
The New Federal Budget - explained Fri Mar 5 / 7:30am - 9:00am A highly anticipated Federal Budget will be released by the Honourable Jim Flaherty, P.C., M.P., Minister of Finance, on Thursday March 4, 2010.
What changes will be announced? How will you and your business be impacted?
Join Tax Professionals from... more
World Day of Prayer at St. Mary's Anglican Church Fri Mar 5 / 7:00pm St. Mary’s Anglican Church and the women of Cameroon invite the women of Richmond Hill to visit “Africa in miniature”, to join with them in the World Day of Prayer celebrations as we affirm “Let everything that has breath prai... more
The Chapman's Live at the Legion Fri Mar 5 / 8:00pm The community is invited out to come and hear The Chapman’s, a country and western band, playing live at the Royal Canadian Legion.
No cost.
Location: 233 Centre Street East... more
Seeds of Hope - a reflection series based on the writings of Henri Nouwen Sat Mar 6 / 9:00am - 12:30pm All are invited to this Seeds of Hope morning retreat. It is a reflection series based on the spiritual writings of Henri J.M. Nouwen
This morning's session is entitled “Dancing the River: Celebrating the Stories of Our Lives”... more
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church is serving pancakes! Sat Mar 6 / 9:00am - 11:00am A pancake breakfast - a great way to start the weekend!
Your delicious breakfst includes pancakes with toppings of berries or whipped cream, scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffee; all for only $6.00. Location: Richmond Hill Presbyteri... more
Bowl for Kids Sake Sat Mar 6 It's the start of the new year and time to kick-off the 35th Bowl for Kids Sake 2010 campaign! This annual event directly supports Big Brothers Big Sisters of York in providing at-risk youth in York Region with supportive mentoring relation... 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
Rigoletto - performed by Opera York Sat Mar 6 / 8:00pm 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
Art Exhibit and Sale - featuring Olena Lopatina and Atessa Hooshvar Sat Mar 6 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 7 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists is featuring art work by Olena Lopatina and Atessa Hooshvar this weekend at the Mill Pond Gallery
They present landscapes and still-life in oils and acrylics.
Please stop by to meet... more
International Women's Day celebrated by the Town of Richmond Hill Sun Mar 7 / 3:00pm - 6:00pm 'Strong Women, Strong World" is the slogan for International Women's Day.
The Town of Richmond Hill, Rexall Health Centre, Enbridge Gas Distribution and the Mount Pleasant Group are pleased to present the Town of Richmond Hill's second, annual... more
The Living Matrix - a screening presented by Whole Child Network Sun Mar 7 / 1:30pm - 4:30pm The Whole Child Network invites you to join them for a screening of the film "The Living Matrix - the New Science of Healing". This film brings you breakthroughs that will transform your understanding of how to get well and stay well.
Get an up... more
One Grand Beginning - A Thanksgiving Recital! Sun Mar 7 / 7:00pm The members of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church invite the community to their celebration - One Grand Beginning - A Thanksgiving Recital - featuring their new Schimmel grand piano.
Schimmel pianos are made in Germany from top quality mater... more
Women's Health Fair to Celebrate Women's Day at Rexall Health Centre Mon Mar 8 / 1:00pm - 7:00pm Women's Day has not been well celebrated here in Canada as it is in many other countries. Hence a Women's Day graphic in Russian!
Rexall Health Centre is giving us an opportunity to celebrate.
Their Women's Health Fair will be fun and informa... more
Increasing our capacity to love through meditation - a meditative session Mon Mar 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.
This week's theme is increasing our capacity to love through meditatio... more
Mind Body and Soul has invited Hema Dhanjee for an evening of yoga Tue Mar 9 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Ms. Hema Dhanjee is a former aesthetician, an educator and trainer in the spa industry. Throughout her career in the spa industry, she has pursued her passion for skincare, health and wellness.
She has also been practicing in the complimentary field... more
How to Talk to Your Doctor - presented by Healing Foods Institute Tue Mar 9 / 6:00pm The Healing Foods Institute invites you to join them to learn some strategies to get results fast, from the other side of the fence.
The talk is based on Dr. Eric Grief's recently published book "Get Diagnosed Fast”. Learn to talk to your... more
Blue Collar Layoffs : The End Or The Beginning? Tue Mar 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
Richmond Hill and Vaughan Chamber of Commerce Networking Pancake Breakfast Wed Mar 10 / 7:30am - 9:00am This is a special joint networking breakfast for the Richmond Hill and the Vaughan Chamber of Commerces
It is a great opportunity to come out and get connected with lots of other chamber members including those west of Bathurst... more
Free Driving Seminar for Seniors Wed Mar 10 / 2:00pm This is a must attend for all mature drivers! Learn how to take preventive measures against the most likely causes of collisions. Presented by an OPP officer.
This is a DriveWise presentation
Handouts and refreshments will be provided
Please... more
Financial Crimes Seminar Public Awareness Meeting Wed Mar 10 / 8:30am - 3:30pm York Regional Police is proud to host, as part of Fraud Awareness Month, an information session organized by our Major Fraud Unit focusing on counterfeit detection, mail scams and identity theft relating to debit and credit cards.
In keeping with ou... more
The Wedding Singer Thu Mar 11 / 8:00pm Remember the 80's? Based on the hit movie starring Adam Sandler, The weddingSinger is the sweet story of Robbie & Julia who find love in the era of big hair and leg warmers. This high energy performance direct from Broadway will have you si... more
Crazy Networking - our methods may be crazy, but our results are not. Thu Mar 11 / 9:30am - 10:30am Crazy Networking will meet again on March 11th at Holiday Inn Express
Crazy Networking - our methods may be crazy, but our results are not!
We use a different method of Networking that concentrates on the Real Reason you attend a networking group,... more
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) - a business seminar Thu Mar 11 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm This seminar will provide an overview of Search Engine Optimization to help the new busines onwer get started and have fun!
Speaker: Bruno LoGreco
Topics for the evening include, but are not limited to:> Start Here: Search Engine Optim... more
The Tax Information Forum Thu Mar 11 / 7:45am - 4:10pm The Tax Information Forum is a unique opportunity to:> attend information seminars> obtain valuable information on key tax and business programs> learn about Ontario's taxes ....and have your questions answered!
Meet... more
Red Maple Park Public Consultation Thu Mar 11 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Godwin Chan has organized a public consultation for Red Maple Park.
Details to follow.
Location: Langstaff Community Centre 155 Red Maple... more
Youth Band performance at Hillcrest Fri Mar 12 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm Let the kid's celebrate being off school for the week! At Centre Court of Hillcrest there will be a free Youth Band Performance.... more
Cooking with Foods to Inspire Wellness Fri Mar 12 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Foods high in antioxidants are believed to help your body prevent disease and promote better overall health, and cancer survivor Chef Herbert Pryke prepares them with fabulous taste and beautiful design.
Learn how to impress your guests with a beaut... more
Dan the Music Man - at Hillcrest Sat Mar 13 / 11:30am - 12:30pm You can start March Break off with some good fun with the kids. Hillcrest Mall has invited Dan the Music Man to perform at Centre Court.
This is part of a great line up for March Break activities at Hillcrest.... more
A Taste of China - at RH Christian Community Church Sat Mar 13 / 6:00pm A Taste of China is special Chinese cultural experience for the English speaking community.
Dinner - begins at 6 pm - roast chicken leg or chicken nuggets- rice- 2 vegetable side dishes- tofu- drink .......all for $5.00(A vegetarian versio... more
Heart and Soul by Louise Pitre and Jackie Richardson Sat Mar 13 / 8:00pm Two of Canadian musical theatre's most beloved talents, Louise Pitre and Jackie Richardson unite for a thrilling evening of music guaranteed to light up any stage. Louise and Jackie are two dynamic divas performing in perfect harmony... more
Richmond Hill Group of Artists present Nick Onat and Olena Lopatina Sat Mar 13 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 14 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists' Nick Onat and Olena Lopatina present their original paintings in oils, pastels and watercolour of landscapes, seascapes and wildlife.
The artists enjoy talking about their work. Please stop by!
Co... more
Celebrating United Nations International Women's Day Sat Mar 13 / 7:30pm The damaging effects of gender prejudice are a fault line beneath the foundation of our national life. The gains for women rest uneasily on unchanged, often unexamined, inherited assumptions. Much remains to be done.
The achievement of full equality... more
NOW WHAT? Job Search Workshop Sat Mar 13 / 10:30am - 12:30pm Just been laid off? Hate your job? Working in a dying industry? NOW WHAT?
Why not come out to one of our free and informal monthly workshops and empower yourself to move forward with your job search.
The Business Librarian will offer a supportive i... more
St. Patrick's Day Dance at the Legion Sat Mar 13 / 8:00pm The Royal Canadian Legion Colour Guard presents the annual St. Patrick’s Day Dance.
Tickets are $15.00 each.
DJ, Buffet and more!
Location: 233 Centre Street East... more
KidsCreate – Lipgloss & Slime - at Hillcrest Mall Mon Mar 15 / 11:00am - 3:00pm Hillcrest’s KidsCreate is introducing events and initiatives for our littlest shoppers during March Break
Monday's event is Lipgloss and Slime!
The other events for the week are:
Tuesday, March 16th - Pirate Ships & Castl... more
Changing our world through the mind of compassion - a meditative session Mon Mar 15 / 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 changing our world through the mind of compassion... more
Richmond Hill Historical Society Shows Off Our Town's Beauty Mon Apr 19 / 7:30pm The Richmond Hill Historical Society has invited Karl Spracklin to present as this month's meeting.
Karl is a local real estate sales representative, who felt inspired to produce a calendar for 2010 featuring scenes of different locations in Richmon... more
Kid's Create - Pirate Ships & Castles at Hillcrest Mall Tue Mar 16 / 11:00am - 3:00pm Hillcrest’s KidsCreate is introducing events and initiatives for our littlest shoppers during March Break
Today's event is Pirate Ships & Castles
The other events for the week are:
Monday, March 15th - Lipgloss & Slime
Wednesd... more
RH Chamber of Commerce is going for a Holiday Tue Mar 16 / 5:00pm - 7:00pm ...well at least to the Holiday Inn Express for an after hours networking event.
They invite you to join them after work for a chance to network with members and potential members.
Prepare a 30 second infomercial and bring your business... more
Iranian Fire Festival - at Richmond Green Tue Mar 16 / 12:00pm - 10:30pm This Iranian event is a open to all. It will be a very good opportunity to experience some of the traditions of our many Iranian neighbours.
This an ancient Iranian festival dating at least back to 1700 BCE of the early Zoroastrian era. It is... more
Mind Body and Soul has invited Margarete Juliana, Marriage and Family Therapist Tue Mar 16 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Margarete Juliana is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist. She has worked with individuals, couples and families in private practice, and within organizations that serve those with substance use issues and with Eating Disorders.
She has her Ph... more
GANDHI, KING, IKEDA: a legacy of building peace An international traveling exhibition, focusing on three world leaders with a profound dedication to human rights and world peace. Featuring colourful photographs, inspiring quotes, and factual information, the exhibition focuses on the lives of >... more
WHAT ARE THE POLICE UP TO? - Operation Cross Smart The police are pleading with us to be cautious and pay attention - both as motorists and pedestrians
Pedestrian deaths this year are alarming
In York Region:Fatalities in 2008 - 7Fatalities in 2009 - 6Fatalities in first 7 weeks of 2010 - 3
T... more
OFFERING A HAND - Helpmate It is very likely that you have been helped by Helpmate
Helpmate has been in Richmond Hill for over 40 years.
Helpmate coordinates volunteers and provides community information
Here are some examples of how it helps:- Manages a data base... more
OFFERING A HAND - Jewish Family and Child Servies It is not just Jewish families that Jewish Family & Child (JFandCS) offers a hand to.
One of the locations of JF&CS is right outside the Richmond Hill border at the Promenade Mall.
Up on the third floor a lot is going on. They offer program... more
March Break Children's Art Classes at the Mill Pond Gallery Children's art classes will be offered on the March Break at the Mill Pond Gallery (314 Mill Street)
These classes involve: > Painting> Drawing> Sculpture> Pottery
These classes are for children 8- 16 years old
S... more
