WOW !! ~ RICHMOND HILL REDUCES CONSUMPTION BY 27 PER CENT Tue Mar 31 The Town of Richmond Hill really did heed the call to conserve power on Earth Hour!The numbers are in and Richmond Hill had a phenomenal drop in its electricity consumption during Earth Hour 2009. Consumption by Richmond Hill residents dr... more
April is cancer awareness month in Canada. Tue Mar 31 April is cancer awareness month in Canada. Here is an opportunity to offer support locally.RHGA member and cancer survivor Herbert Pryke has created a special artwork to inspire people with cancer as well as friends and families to live healthy... more
Dancing Wheels performs at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Thu Apr 2 / 8:00pm This is an interesting performance. If dance is an expression of the human spirit, then it is best expressed by people of all abilities. Dancing Wheels is the first modern dance company to integrate professional stand-up and sit-down (wheelchai... more
Chantal Kreviazuk comes to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Tue Apr 7 / 8:00pm Richmond Hill's new theatre has the pleasure of presenting the Juno award winner and international superstar Chantal Kreviazuk. Chantal is a classically trained pianist and is known for her captivating lyrics and reflective style.Location: Ri... more
Holly Cole presents at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Wed Apr 8 / 8:00pm Another wonderful performance comes to the stage here in Richmond Hill on April 8th The description of her performance reads as "There is an itelligence and sophistication to Holly Cole's singing that sets her apart. She can imbue well known sta... more
Big Comfy Couch comes to entertain the children Sat Apr 11 / 2:00pm Based on the hit TV show, The Big Comfy Couch brings its live show filled with lots of singing, dancing and crazy antics for children and families. Together Loonette and Molly play games, read stories and participate in imaginative activities... more
Cirque Sublime crosses the stage at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Tue Apr 14 / 8:00pm - Wed Apr 15 / 8:00pm Since 1997, Cirque Sublime has been thrilling audiences, with their world-class talent. This remarkable group of world-class athletes presents a mystical show that weaves unique characters, trapeze , silk routines, and breathtaking acrobatics i... more
Boy Smarts - a talk by Barry MacDonald - SOLD OUT Wed Apr 1 / 7:00pm This presentation will address what it takes for parents, caregivers and professionals to mentor boys to become exceptional men.What are the varied needs of boys?How can we help boys navigate cultural realities like video games and Facebook?How can w... more
Bringing Children and Reading Together Through Play Thu Apr 2 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm What has play got to do with learning to read? Join author and educator Susanne Eden as she talks about why play is one of the most important building blocks for learning to read. This presentation will help parents understand that play is a powe... more
Suddenly Last Summer - Must See Goth Thriller - at the Curtain Club Fri Mar 20 / 8:00pm - Sat Apr 4 / 8:00pm In this classic Tennesse Williams' psychological drama, set in an overgrown garden in New Orleans in 1936, an aging widow is distraught over the mysterious death of her son. When the young cousin traveling with him begins raising scan... more
A Complete Pancake Breakfast served at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sat Apr 4 / 9:00am - 11:00am Start your weekend off right! Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausages are served with toppings (maple syrup and fruit) for the pancakes as well as juice, tea coffee as well.
These breakfasts have been held on a regular basis, usually once a... more
Art and Passion - at The Burr House Gallery Sat Feb 14 / 12:30pm - Sun Apr 26 / 12:30pm This exhibit has now been extended until April 26th, so there's still the opportunity to spend a little time having tea and scones in a historical setting while enjoying the varied and exceptional work of this group. The Arts and Passion Show is an a... more
Members Show and Sale at the Mill Pond Gallery Sat Apr 4 / 11:00am - Sun Apr 5 / 11:00am Do you have a little time to detour from all of your errands this weekend? Or would you just like to take a little time for yourself? You may want to stop at the Mill Pond Gallery, located across the road from the Mill Pond Park... more
An Evening in the Country - presented by the York Symphony Orchestra Sun Apr 5 / 7:30pm The York Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of music transporting you to the country side as envisioned by the masters and described with the sounds of the orchestra. The selections include:Weston.....Fanfare for a Homecoming Vaughan illiams... E... more
Salt March ~ for Peace and Non Violence Sun Apr 5 / 9:30am - 12:30pm The Salt March is a legendary moment in the history of nonviolence. The first Salt March was led by Gandhi in 1930. It was an act of nonviolent civil disobedience. Gandhi walked for 23 days across India, followed by supporters, to m... more
Going For Gold ~ the World's Favourite Roses Tue Apr 7 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society (RHGHS) has for their speaker at their April meeting Ross Linton. His topic is "Going For Gold, the World's Favourite Roses". Ross will also share tips on growing and showing roses.&... more
Successful job search secrets - complimentary workshop Thu Apr 9 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm The one thing you need to know in 2009! Forget everything you were taught (or have learned the hard way) about searching for work. In 2009, person- to - person networking is the key skill in job searching. Locating the right opportuniti... more
Mill Pond Gallery - Show and Sale Sat Apr 11 / 11:00am - Mon Apr 13 / 5:00pm Do you have a little time this Easter weekend? On Saturday, Sunday or Easter Monday you may want to stop at the Mill Pond Gallery, located across the road from the Mill Pond Park. This weekend features original paintings by the loca... more
For the Love of the Arts - Richmond Hill's Grand Gala Fri Apr 17 / 6:30pm What a great event and a great prize!To support the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, a Super Grand Gala will be taking place at Le Parc (Hwy 7 & Leslie). The prize to be given away is a $40,000 2009 Lexus IS250 RWD !The evening will... more
MS Walk in Richmond Hill Sun Apr 19 / 8:00am The MS Walk is the Society’s largest event fundraiser. It involves over 60,000 participants and volunteers and takes place in communities from coast-to-coast in the spring and early fall. The Walk is a critical part of the Society’s fundr... more
Share the Spirit of Care Run/Walk - for York Central Hospital Sat May 2 / 10:00am Over the past three years the Share the Spirit of Care 5k Run/Walk has raised over $185,000 to support the expansion of the hospital, purchase medical equipment and support the Breast Health Centre.This year, donations and pledges will help f... more
Help Rotary help those less fortunate Thu May 14 / 6:30pm On Thursday May 14th Rotary Clubs from the area are going to get together to raise money to help educate children in Honduras.In May 2007 the same Rotary Clubs got together raising $30,000. These monies funded water wells worth almost $300,000... more
