York Regional Police Second Recruiting Session Wed Mar 31 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm The York Regional Police Recruiting Unit invites anyone who is interested in a career in policing to an Information Session regarding a unique and rewarding opportunity to become a Police Constable.
York Region is of one of the fastest-growing... more
No Plot is Too Small: Community Stewardship 101 Wed Mar 31 / 6:00pm - 9:00pm Would you like to bring nature to your community? In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to participate in our upcoming community stewardship workshop.
This workshop will offer inspiring examples, tips and tricks, and p... more
Help Build a School in Kenya! and be entertained by local talent Thu Apr 1 / 6:30pm Come out for an entertaining and fun evening of homegrown talent. This Fanikisha Five concert will raise funds for The Ujuzi Project, a Five With Drive Foundation initiative to build a school in Kenya.
Be part of a great cause and experience Ri... more
Sharing Circle, 12 Steps to Happiness - an open invitation at Living Free Wellness Thu Apr 1 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Living Free Wellness invites you to join them for this weekly Sharing Circle group
The participants will learn about and discuss The 12 Steps to Happiness
Please click here to find out more
Fee: $ 5.00
Please let us know if you are able to join L... more
Good Friday Charity Benefit Concert - The Rose of Calvary Fri Apr 2 / 7:30pm Cantabile Chorale is joined by choristers from churches in Richmond Hill and Thornhill to present a concert of contemporary sacred choral music for Good Friday in aid of local charities.
The major work is Joseph M. Martin's Lenten cantata 'The Rose... more
UCC Ensemble with Jay Davis presents the music of Elton John Sat Apr 3 / 7:30pm The full UCC Ensemble will take the stage with Jay Davis to present a concert featuring the music of Elton John. The concert will include many of his #1 hits as well as songs from his musicals including "The Lion King" and "Aida".
Jay Davis, star of... more
Mill Pond Gallery feature 4 Local Artists Sat Apr 3 / 11:00am - Sun Apr 4 / 5:00pm Individual artists exhibiting at the Mill Pond Gallery this weekend are :> Nora Fischer> Patricia Duke> Monica Radia> Marsal Behdad
They will have a show and sale of their original paintings of portraiture, floral, abstract, landsca... more
Hillcrest presents a Spring Garden Tea Party Sat Apr 3 / 11:00am - 3:00pm Hillcrest presents something special for the kids - a Spring Garden Tea Party!!
- egg decorating- crown & tiara making- live bunnies for pictures & playing (pictures included and compliments of Black's Photography)- Tea & Treats courtesy... more
A Black Sabbath Tribute Band comes to Krazy Cactus Sat Apr 3 Krazy Cactus has invited some great entertainment this Saturday night - Strictly Sabbath
Here's what is said at the Canadian Tribute Bands web site:
About §trictly §abbathStrictly Sabbath, is considered to be one of the absolute BEST Trib... more
Easter Brunch Buffet - at the Sheraton Parkway Sun Apr 4 / 11:30am - 2:00pm Traditions are invited. Easter Brunch at Sheraton gives you time for the people that matter most. Enjoy a traditional spread with all the trimmings.
Easter Brunch Buffet includes:• Array of fresh salads• Smoked salmon and fish• Grille... more
A Shine of Rainbows Mon Apr 5 / 7:00pm Set in a small village on wind-swept Corrie Island, just off the coast of Ireland, A Shine of Rainbows is a heartwarming film that follows anorphan’s struggle to find acceptance and belonging in his new home.
Shy and picked on by the other boy... more
Step Parenting Workshop - 3 sessions Tue Apr 6 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Catholic Community Services of York Region presents: STEP-PARENTING WORKSHOP
A three session workshop for parents who are living in stepfamilies
Dates: Tuesdays, April 6th, 13th, 20th - 7 to 9 pm
Topics included:
• Differences between the bi... more
Oceans of Pearls - an Inspirational Movie shown at Living Free Wellness Tue Apr 6 / 7:00pm New at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings
Showing tonight - Oceans of Pearls
Brief synopsis: In a Detroit hospital, the young Sikh doctor sees it as an opportunity to start fresh. He struggles to be the man he believes he... more
Bio-dynamics: Gardening in Harmony with Nature Tue Apr 6 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society has invited as their guest speaker Douglas Wylie to discuss “Bio-dynamics: Gardening in Harmony with Nature.”
Douglas will introduce the principles of bio-dynamics and share his personal... more
Sushi 101 at Loblaw Cooking School Tue Apr 6 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join Chef Rohitha Fernando as he transforms the Cooking School into a sushi bar where you'll be exposed to Japanese ambiance and ancient Sushi traditions.
He will guide you through the creation of all the basic forms of Sushi, including Maki, Nigri,... more
Odessey: With Dancetheatre David Earle Wed Apr 7 / 8:00pm Dancetheatre David Earle returns to Richmond Hill after their triumphant performance at the official opening of the Centre, for a full evening of performance.
They will present an evining of contemporary meets classical. The evening begins with a Ba... more
GRIEFWALKER: The NFB Film, with Q&A led by Stephen Jenkinson Wed Apr 7 / 6:30pm This moving film is really about living.
"The skill of dying is the same skill as deep living. I am trying to teach dying people to somehow love their dying life," states Stephen Jenkinson.
Stephen Jenkinson, MTS, MSW, RSW is a Harvard-... more
Teaching for the Care of the Dying - led by Stephen Jenkinson Thu Apr 8 / 9:15am - 4:30pm This is a full-day workshop for professional caregivers in and outside of the medical context; hospice, palliative care, long term care, social work, counseling, clergy, volunteers, administrators and especially for dying people and their famili... more
Easy Tips and Tricks for Pizzazz in your Landscape - Lorraine Mennnen Thu Apr 8 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm Are looking to make neighbours stop and admire your fabulous garden, without spending hours working on it? This is the Water for Tomorrow workshop for you! Lots of great ideas for a fabulous garden.
Presenter: Lorraine Mennen from Pathways to... more
Sales Process for a Customer Focus Approach Thu Apr 8 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm This seminar will provide an explanation of Customer Focus Sales Process to help you gain credibility with clients and customers!
Speaker: Marian Hundt
How You Will Benefit:> Understanding of how a Customer Focus Sales Process works> Knowledg... more
Sharing Circle, 12 Steps to Happiness - an open invitation at Living Free Wellness Thu Apr 8 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Living Free Wellness invites you to join them for this weekly Sharing Circle group
The participants will learn about and discuss The 12 Steps to Happiness
Please click here to find out more
Fee: $ 5.00
Please let us know if you are able to join L... more
Oktoberfest in April (minus the beer) at St. Matthew's United Church Sat Apr 10 / 6:00pm "Oktoberfest in April" (minus the beer) - a great German dinner with entertainment and all are invited!
The meal includes German sausage, schnitzel, salads, sauerkraut, carrots, potatoes, tea, and coffee finishing with Black Forest cake.
Entertainm... more
Beautiful Paintings at the Mill Pond Gallery Sat Apr 10 / 11:00am - Sun Apr 11 / 5:00pm Alexandra Conrad, Mary Kapogiannis and Tim Sheehan are the local artists showing at the Mill Pond Gallery this weekend.
They invite you to drop by and see them!
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: Mill Pond Gallery &... more
Spring Choir Concert by the McConaghy Senior's Centre Sun Apr 11 / 2:00pm - 4:00pm To welcome spring the 50 voices of the McConaghy Seniors Choir present their anual spring concert
Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of music. Conducted by Richard Heinzle
Light refreshments will be served after the concert. Desserts sponsored... more
York Symphony Orchestra presents Symphonic Splendour Sun Apr 11 / 7:30pm The York Symphony Orchestra presents three compositions
1) Trillium is the world premiere of an original composition by York Symphony's Principal Guest Conductor Paul Weston. It is an Englishman's perspective of Ontario - a reflection of the b... more
Kid's Bank Account Day - at CIBC Tower Hill Sun Apr 11 Kids will learn the ABC's of banking and saving money
......and have a tour of the branch including the vault!
Location: CIBC Tower Hill ... more
Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club - a free session Mon Apr 12 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club is offering again this month a free session on Monday April 12.
Laughter is a good form of cardiovascular exercise for your mind, body and soul.
You are invited to walk in and experience the... more
Make-Ahead Special Occasion Appetizers at Loblaw Cooking School Mon Apr 12 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Let Chef Kathleen Guthrie show you how to prepare amazing appetizers that will get any special occasion off to a great start.
And because they can all be made ahead of time, they'll leave you more time to socialize!
Your menu of mouthwatering morse... more
The healing power of taking with compassion and giving with love - a meditative session Mon Apr 12 / 7:00pm - 9:30pm 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 the healing power of taking with compassion... more
An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Tue Apr 13 / 10:00am - 11:30am Mindfulness Meditation is a traditional technique of mind-body awareness that is part of Buddhist monastic practice. This form of meditation has become widely used as a means for developing relaxation and reducing stress. Mindfulness meditation is ea... more
Richmond Hill K9 Klub Annual General Meeting Tue Apr 13 / 8:00pm Richmond Hill K9 Klub is holding its Annual General Meeting. This is a very important meeting because it is the first one since the opening of the Leash-Free Park in the Hill.
The Klub has invited some very exciting guest speakers ..... and there wi... more
What is Passover all about? For eight days Jewish people celebrate Passover. This year it began on the evening of Monday, March 29th. The date follows the Lunar calendar.
Passover commemorates the exodus of the Jewish people who lived in peace in Egypt for 400 years and... more
Easter Services at St. Matthew's United Church - including sunrise service St. Matthew's United Church welcomes everyone to come out to attend their Easter services
Palm Sunday, March 28, worship service 10:30 am
Good Friday, Friday April 2, worship service 10:30 am
Easter Sunday, April 4 - 7:00 am sunrise worship servic... more
OFFERING A HAND? The Heart and Stroke Foundation The Heart & Stroke Foundation certainly OFFERS A HAND here in Richmond Hill.
There is a Heart and Stoke Foundation (HSFO)office here at Yonge and 16th (9251 Yonge Street, Suite 204 )
This satellite or community office has about 6 staff and... more
OFFERING A HAND - Canadian Blood Services in Hillcrest Mall Canadian Blood Services (CBS) manage a safe, secure and accessible supply of blood and blood products for all Canadians (excluding the province of Quebec).
In 1998, Canadian Blood Services assumed the role of Canadian Red Cross Society. Red Cross is... 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
The One Thing I Know For Sure! The One Thing I Know For Sure!
This famous quote that graces the Oprah Magazine each month, is a perfect introduction to talk about this month being a month of a variety of celebrations, most notably, Easter, Pesach, Norouz and I am sure there are o... more
Alzheimer's Society York Region announces their 10 by 20 Action Plan The Alzheimer Society unveils a plan to reduce economic and social tolls of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Ontario over the next ten years - 10 by 20: Ontario action plan for dementia
The York Region Chapter Executive Director Lo... more
