Thought of the week, in recognition of March Break and that teachers are not doing the teaching.
"You teach some by what you say, teach more by what you do,
but most of all, you teach most by who you are"
This newsletter includes events happening here in Richmond Hill for the next 2 weeks. To find out what is happening after that please visit www.OnRichmondhill.com
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
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
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
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
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
Euchre Night Organized by Richvale Lioness Club Fri Mar 12 / 7:30pm All are invited to come out for a fun night of euchre.
Admission is $5 - includes prizes and snacks!
Proceeds go towards the many community projects that the Lioness support.
Location: Langstaff Community Centre ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kahrizak Norouz Bazaar Sat Mar 13 - Sun Mar 14 The local chapter of the Kahrizak Foundation invites the community join them at their first ever bazaar featuring home-made foods and hand crafts and other Norouz needs.
Dates and times:Saturday March 14: 10AM - 8PMSunday March 15: 10... 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
La Donation - a Reel Thing showing Mon Mar 15 / 7:00pm Dr. Yves Rainville (Jacques Godin) has been serving the community of Normétal in the Abitibi region of Quebec for forty years, and has seen it go from a thriving mining town to a nearly empty dot on the map. Increasingly ill himself, Yves adve... more
RH Historical Society Asks - What Does that Mean? Mon Mar 15 / 7:30pm Have you ever wondered what a particular saying i.e. " A Bird in Hand" or "A Stitch in Time Saves Nine"really means? Then, why not join the Richmond Hill Historical Society members at their March meeting, when one of their own members through power p... 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
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
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
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
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
Kids Create - Painters Caps and Visors - at Hillcrest Mall Wed Mar 17 / 10:00am - 3:00pm Hillcrest’s KidsCreate is introducing events and initiatives for our littlest shoppers during March Break
Monday's event is Painters Caps & Visors!
The other events for the week are:
Monday, March 15th - Lipgloss and Slime
Tuesday,... more
John McDermott Wed Mar 17 / 2:00pm - 8:00pm What could be better than spending an evening listening to international superstar and multi Juno nominee John McDermott? The answer is listeneing to him on St. Patrick's Day in Richmond Hill. Come out and raise your spirits with his trad... more
St. Paddy's Day Celebrated at Krazy Cactus Wed Mar 17 Come dance the night away to the hottest top 40 and dance hits at Krazy Cactus
Great menu! Great atmosphere!
The first 20 people will be the lucky recipients of an Irish Green Glass to sip the night away!
$8 pitchers and $3.50 pints $2... more
Richmond Hill Women' Networking Association meets at the Holiday Inn Express this month Wed Mar 17 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association has organized this month's meeting at Richmond Hill's newest hotels - Holiday Inn Express & Suites.
There is a wonderful evening of refreshments, social activity and the guest speaker Alex Makars... more
Kid's Create - Animal Hand Puppets - at Hillcrest Mall Thu Mar 18 / 11:00am - 3:00pm Hillcrest’s KidsCreate is introducing events and initiatives for our littlest shoppers during March Break
Today's event is Animal Hand Puppets
The other events for the week are:
Monday, March 15th - Lipgloss and Slime
Tuesday, March 16th -... more
Rent - the musical - GREAT MARCH BREAK EVENT Thu Mar 18 - Sun Mar 21 Steppin' Out Productions is pleased to present to Richmond Hill the premiere of this sensational and captivating musical that has swept the world.
Rent is a rock musical with music and lyrics by Jonathan Larson based on the opera La... more
Ontario Reptiles - a talk at the RH Naturalist meeting Thu Mar 18 / 7:30pm Richmond Hill Naturalists will have for their monthly meeting with the guest speaker, John Urquhart, He will talk about Ontario reptiles and the studies to try and save them from extinction.
More About JohnJohn Urquhart joined Ontario Nat... more
Red Cross Babysitting Course Thu Mar 18 / 9:00am - 4:30pm The March Break may be an ideal time for the older children to take a baby sitting course. As parents of young children, you may want to encourage your favourite babysitter to take this training.The Red Cross Society is offering this course... more
Kid's Create - Jewelry and Treasure Chests - at Hillcrest Mall Fri Mar 19 / 11:00am - 3:00pm Hillcrest’s KidsCreate is introducing events and initiatives for our littlest shoppers during March Break
Today's event is Jewelry & Treasure Chests!
The other events for the week are:
Monday, March 15th - Lipgloss & Slime... more
DJ Amir comes to Krazy Cactus to celebrate the Iranian New Year Fri Mar 19 Expect a big party from DJ Amir! The Iranians love Richmond Hill and they love to party. Come and join them for their New Year's celebration.
There's great food at Krazy Cactus. Click here for their menu.
Location: Krazy Cac... more
RH Naturalists are looking for the first signs of spring in Jefferson Forest Sat Mar 20 / 9:30am The Richmond Hill Naturalists, lead by Joe Agg, will venture into a little known portion of the Jefferson Forest. The hikers will be looking for tracks of birds and animals and witness the first signs of spring.
A very large deve... more
Richmond Hill Group of Artists Show and Sale Sat Mar 20 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 21 / 5:00pm This weekend the Richmond Hill Group of Artists will display original paintings of floral, landscape, and still-life, in oils, acrylics and watercolour.
Refreshments will be served!
Location: Mill Pond Gallery &nbs... more
Critter Show at Hillcrest Sat Mar 20 / 11:30am - 2:30pm Have the kid's been bugging you during March Break. Then maybe it is appropriate to come see the real bugs at Hillcrest.
This ongoing Critter show is at Centre Court... more
Legion Open House and Jammin Session Sat Mar 20 / 3:00pm Any Canadian Citizen, Commonwealth subject or citizen of an Allied Country can join the Legion. You do not have to be a serving or former serving member of the Canadian Forces. You only have to agree with the purpose and objectives of The Royal Canad... more
Hip Kings come and play at the Krazy Cactus Sat Mar 20 The Hip Kings are a 7 piece band that will perform this Saturday night at the Krazy Cactus.
No need to go downtown.
Location: Krazy Cactus 9... more
Mind Body and Soul has invited Karin Lindner, inspirational speaker Tue Mar 23 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm KARIN LINDNER – AN INSPIRED SPEAKER
Karin brings the same energy and passion to her speaking engagements that she brings to her clients. As the founder of Karico Performance Solutions, Karin has developed a hard-earned reputation as a corporat... more
The Ultimate Networking Event Tue Mar 23 / 4:00pm - 9:00pm The Canadian Networker presents the 2010 Business Opportunities Show
This is regarded as an ultimate networking event.
There are opportunities to showcase your business by reserving an exhibitor booth. Please see their web site at www.ca... 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
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario: Office Volunteers The Heart & Stroke Foundation are presently in need of highly reliable, detail-oriented office volunteers to help out with office tasks such as making phone calls, filing, photocopying, counting money, receipt writing and data entry. Th... 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
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
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
RECIPE OF THE MONTH - Broiled Eggplant with Provolone and Tomato Vinaigrette Broiled Eggplant with Provolone and Tomato Vinaigrette(makes 4 servings)
Ingredients:
Tomato Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
1 small unpeeled eggplant, cut into eight 3/4-inch slices (about 1 lb.)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 teasp... more
GET READY, GET SET......Relay for Life The Relay for Life is not until June 18th but now is a good time to get started, get ready and go set your calendars find your team and start to get sponsors!
The Relay for Life is happening here in Richmond Hill at the Richmond Green, as it has for... more
