St. Patrick's Day - the what and the why? St. Patrick’s Day is really associated with a saint named Patrick. He is credited with converting the early people of Ireland to Christianity about 1600 years ago and this was the root of the celebration. And he died on March 17th.
In Ire... more
St. Patrick's Day R.I. D.E. program in effect York Regional Police will be enhancing the R.I.D.E. program and targeting aggressive drivers during St. Patrick’s Day festivities.
Beginning Tuesday, March 16, 2010, and continuing through to Thursday, March 18, 2010, York Regional Police offi... 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
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
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 plus 3 added shows next week! Thu Mar 18 - Sat Mar 27 Steppin' Out Productions is pleased to present to Richmond Hill the premiere of this sensational and captivating musical that has swept the world.
And just announced, the run will be extended wtih three more performances... 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
Pinkalicious - The Musical ~ comes to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Sat Oct 10 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 21 / 1:00pm Pinkalicious must close March 21st. With all final performances sold out, two final shows have been added Friday March 19th at 11am and 1pm. These ticket will go quickly so don't miss you last chance to catch the show.
Direct from Of... 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
Norooz - the what and the why? Norooz is the New Year Celebration for many residents in Richmond Hill.
Norooz in Persian means "New Day" and brings hope, peace and prosperity to the world
For more than 3000 years it has been celebrated among people regardless of ethnic back... 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
New to Canada? Looking for Work? Want to settle well in your new community? Mon Mar 22 / 9:00am - 3:00pm Do you want to settle well in your new community?
The Job Search Workshop program offered by CCSYR (Catholic Community Services of York Region) an organization devoted to serving the diverse cultures of our comminity, may be able to help.... 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
Mental Health Issues and the Police Response Wed Mar 24 / 1:00pm Chairman Danny Wheeler of the Regional Municipality of York Police Services Board and Chief Armand La Barge invite you to the come out and hear the Chief’s team make a presentation on Mental Health Issues and the Police Response at the Board&rs... more
"It's All Greek To Me" at Loblaw Cooking School Wed Mar 24 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join Rogers TV cuisinier, "Chef Deb," and discover her secrets for creating authentic Greek food at home.
Tonight Chef Deb will demonstrate:> classic Greek Salad> scrumptious, from-scratch Tzatziki Sauce> succulent Marinated Por... more
Meetforbiz Breakfast Meeting at Montana's Thu Mar 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 introductions!
Cost: $22.00 (+ GST) i... more
MARKETING - Strategies to grow or expand your business Thu Mar 25 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm This seminar will provide low cost strategies and resources to assist with starting and expanding your business.
Speaker: Marian Hundt
Topics for the evening include, but are not limited to:> Prospecting> Marketing> Networking> Resource... more
Women's Car Care Clinic Thu Mar 25 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm What would you do?
Calling all women interested in learning about:
>Basic Car Maintenance
> Personal Safety and Emergency Preparedness
For further information and to register for this informative event, please RSVP Angel Freed... more
Mayor's Norouz Gala Fri Mar 26 / 7:30pm The Third Annual Norouz Celebration (the traditional Iranian New Year holiday) is held in honour of Richmond Hill's Iranian community.
Participants at the celebration will enjoy dinner followed by dancing, while being entertained by music, song... more
Three Artists are Exhibiting this weekend at the Mill Pond Gallery Sat Mar 27 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 28 / 5:00pm This weekend 3 artistst are showcased > Andrea End> Susan Danac Smith> Myrna Titlman
They present original paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolour of landscapes and still life.
Stop by and see their work and have a chat with them!... more
Heart and Stroke Foundation - Driving Day - need volunteers Sat Mar 27 / 10:00am - 1:00pm The Heart & Stroke Foundation needs help in driving to pick up kits from our canvassing volunteers in our York South Region.
If you have a car, they hope you can help out on Sat March 27th from 10-1pm!
They will be meeting at th... more
Night of Music Aims to Raise Money for YMCA Strong Kids Sat Mar 27 / 7:30pm Join local musicians and community members for a night of fun, including musical performances, refreshments and baked goods, silent auction, draws and prizes. All ages are welcome.
This is a night of 60's music to raise money for YMCA Strong Kids
T... more
Earth Hour - will Richmond Hill not shine bright again this year Sat Mar 27 / 8:30pm Earth Hour is the time when the whole world turns of the lights for one hour - 8:30 pm our time.
Earth Hour is an event that began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 and has become a global challenge initiated and supported by the World Wildlife Fund. Its... more
The fastest growing sport in the world returns to the big screens at Krazy Cactus Sat Mar 27 Come out for the great food and this event.
Two world titles will be on the line for the first time in 2010 at UFC 111: St-Pierre vs Hardy. UFC welterweight champion and 2008 Canadian Athlete of the Year Georges St-Pierre has been unstoppable since... more
Oak Ridges Corridor Park Hike Sun Mar 28 / 2:00pm Join the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) to hike a rolling trail through former farm land past pretty kettle lakes and wetlands.
Meet at the small parking lot on Old Colony Rd. ½ km west of Bayview Ave.
For more information, contact the... more
Women's Hockey Elite and Gold Medal Winners Face Off Here in Richmond Hill! Sat Mar 27 - Sun Mar 28 The Clarkson Cup, the women's equivalent to the Stanley Cup will be played in Richmond Hill on March 27 and 28 at Elgin Barrow Arena.
Several of the players who will be participating in the tournament were part of the Gold winning Olympic Canada tea... more
Developing real patient acceptance - a meditative session Mon Mar 29 / 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 developing real patient acceptance
&n... more
Carrville Community Garden Welcomes New Locavores Share in the healthy joys of growing and eating your own fresh foods at the Carrville Community Garden.This is a great opportunity to grow your own organic vegetables.
This community group welcomes new locavores
The members:
>Share in plan... more
RECIPE OF THE MONTH - Broiled Eggplant with Provolone and Tomato Vinaigrette Broiled Eggplant with Provolone and Tomato Vinaigrette(makes 4 servings)
This recipe is brought to you courtesy of Lighten Up 4 Life
Ingredients:
Tomato Vinaigrette (see recipe below)
1 small unpeeled eggplant, cut into eight 3/4-inch slices (abo... more
Town's Tap Water Delivers Richmond Hill's drinking water is very safe.
The 2009 Ministry of Environment Annual Report (MOE) stated that through the consistent hard work and diligence of the Town’s Engineering and Public Works staff and their ongoing efforts to co... more
Home Renovation Tax Credit - find your receipts! One of the most talked-about tax measures from the 2009 federal budget is likely to be the HTRC. It is a new tax credit available to homeowners for home improvements to a principle residence. I have listed the following frequently asked questions and... 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
