"Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh (American writer and aviation pioneer, 1906-2001)
This update lists the events happening for the next 2 weeks. Visit www.OnRichmondhill.com for events happening after April 20th.
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
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
Teenage Anger Awareness Group Thu Apr 8 / 6:30pm - 8:30pm Are you a teenager feeling angry and frustrated most of the time?
Is it affecting your relationships at home, at school, at work?
You are most welcomed to join this 8 week Teen Anger Awareness and Problem-Solving group starting Thursday April 8th a... 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
Learn Landscape Painting with Valerie Kent at local Michael's store Thu Apr 8 / 4:30pm - 6:30pm Michael's has asked Valerie Kent, one of Richmond Hill's well known artists, to come to their store to teach landscape painting. Valerie welcomes this opportunity to teach anyone who is willing to learn!
To register for this workshop please ca... more
Humanitarian Speaker Series Fri Apr 9 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Canadian Red Cross, Region of York, Youth Action Group invites the community to join them for an evening dedicated to Humanitarian Speakers that have devoted their lives to serving humanity.
This evening will include a Humanitarian Speaker from... more
Ecumenical Walk-a-thon - get out and feel good! Sat Apr 10 / 8:00am St. Matthew's United and St. Mary's Anglican Church has organized a walk-a- thon.
The focus of the walk-a-thon is to stress the importance of exercise and good nutrition for maintaining a healthy heart.
Proceeds of the walk will support the Parish... 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
Tea Time at the Burr House Sat Apr 10 / 12:30pm - Sun Apr 11 / 4:30pm The Burr House Craft Gallery and Tearoom is in a historical building that dates from the 1820s.
It is now a place to escape to. The craft gallery has an beautiful and extensive selection of hand crafted articles from loca... 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 / 12:00pm - 4:00pm Kids will learn the ABC's of banking and saving money
......and have a tour of the branch including the vault!
There will be refreshments.
Registration is not required.
.....and they are giving away a Nintendo DSI!
Location:&nbs... 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
Uncross the Stars - an Inspirational Movie shown at Living Free Wellness Tue Apr 13 / 7:00pm New at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings
Showing tonight - Uncross The Stars
Briefly, this is a story about dealing with grief and moving forward, and a reminder that the pain one is experiencing is not unique to yo... more
An Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Tue Apr 13 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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
Successful "Trade" Secrets Seminar Tue Apr 13 / 9:30am - 12:00pm Are you a Trades person who wants to boost your sales in 2010?
Many trades companies went through a rough year in 2009 due to a downturn in business from both the Yellow Pages and a more competitive, price-sensitive market.
While some suffered in t... more
Mayor's Character in Business Breakfast Wed Apr 14 / 7:30am - 9:00am Led by Richmond Hill Mayor Dave Barrow, the Character in Business breakfast is a great way to learn how the Character in Business program can help you maximize the potential of your business.
This event has been organized by the Richmond Hill Chambe... more
Stage and Screen - a Steppin' Out Production Wed Apr 14 - Thu Apr 15 A musical revue that celebrates classic songs from both stage and screen.
The cast and crew of Steppin Out Theatrical Productions’ invite everyone to join them for the finale of a very successful second season!! They will ... more
Successful Step Parenting Wed Apr 14 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Jewish Family & Child Services are offering a six session group for couples living in blended families wanting to discuss:- building a solid couple relationship- the myths and realities of step-families- helping kids to adjust to step-fa... more
Crazy Networking - a great opportunity to make business connections Thu Apr 15 / 10:00am - 11:00am Crazy Networking will meet again on April 15th at a new location - Boston Pizza - 404 & Hwy 7
Crazy Networking - our methods may be crazy, but our results are not! - is the motto for this event
A different method of networking has been implemen... more
Sharing Circle, 12 Steps to Happiness - an open invitation at Living Free Wellness Thu Apr 15 / 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
This session had been scheduled April 8th but needed to b... more
Secrets from the Steakhouse at Loblaw Cooking School Thu Apr 15 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Love the food at all those famous steakhouse restaurants, but hate the prices?
Let Elise Burton show you the secrets that will let you recreate a fantastic steakhouse meal at home for a fraction of the cost!
The 5-star menu will include:> ... more
Einstein's Gift Fri Apr 16 / 8:00pm - Sat May 1 / 8:00pm Fritz Haber was a chemist who helped revolutionize agriculture. Albert Einstein was a physicist whose theories changed the way scientists understood the universe. Both men changed the world, and this play examines the role of sc... more
13th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Breakfast Sat Apr 17 / 9:00am - 11:00am The Alzheimer Society of York Region invites you to join them at their “13th Annual Alzheimer Awareness Breakfast”
Accompanying the delicious buffet style breakfast is the guest filmmaker Chris Wynn and his film “Forgetful Not... more
Fireproof - a movie presented by RH Christian Community Church Sat Apr 17 / 6:30pm Fireproof - A Movie, A Marriage, A Movement ♥ a vivid reminder of what it takes to win in life and in marriage.
This is an action-packed love story that will have audiences laughing, crying, and on the edge of their seats as they a... more
Pancake Breakfast - served up at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sat Apr 17 / 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
Slow down and stop at the Burr House Sat Apr 17 / 12:30pm - Sun Apr 18 / 4:30pm The Burr House Craft Gallery and Tearoom is in a historical building that dates from the 1820s.
It is now a place to escape to. The craft gallery has an beautiful and extensive selection of hand crafted articles from loca... more
Buy Local, Buy Beautiful - at the Mill Pond Gallery Sat Apr 17 / 11:00am - Sun Apr 18 / 5:00pm Stop by the Mill Pond Gallery this weekend to visit with the local artists Jane Sales and Yuni Ko. They are members of the Richmond Hill Group of Artsits.
They are exhibiting original paintings of abstract, floral, landscape, i... 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 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 Richmond Hill whic... more
Raising Wayne: Stories from Walter Gretzky Tue Apr 20 / 6:30pm Raising Wayne: Stories from Walter Gretzky presented by Schools for the Children of the World Canada
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts 102... more
Stress Management and Assertiveness Training Tue Apr 20 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Stress Management & Assertiveness Training program is a 4 week group that will help reduce the intensity and impact of stress.
The program will teach you how to draw upon these stress-reducing practices that will enhancing the quality o... more
The Cake Eaters - an Inspirational Movie Showing at Living Free Wellness Tue Apr 20 / 7:00pm New at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings
Showing tonight - The Cake Eaters
A sad but intriguing plot. It's subtitle could be "One Wish Before Dying, but Plenty of Obstacles"
Click here for a movie re... more
Butterfly Garden Clean-up and Scavenger Hunt at Hunter's Point Park Tue Apr 20 / 6:00pm - 7:00pm Join Evergreen and the Town of Richmond Hill for a butterfly garden clean-up. Learn how to maintain a garden and discover which plants attract butterflies.
Everyone is welcome!
Hunter’s Point Park is located on Hunter’s Point Dr, just n... more
Mind Body and Soul has invited Cherylin Gilad, Wellness Lifestyle Coach Tue Apr 20 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Bounce your way to better health!!
Cherylin Gilad is a Wellness Lifestyle Coach whose extensive knowledge and experience has been gleaned over 25 years of studying various natural healing disciplines. Her passion is sharing the strategies that she h... more
Ward 3 Meeting - organized by David Cohen Tue Apr 20 / 7:15pm - 9:00pm Councillor David Cohen will be hosting his Annual Ward 3 Meeting on April 20th from 7:15pm-9:00pm at the Bayview Hill Community Centre in the Atrium
Walter Wong and David Beattie, presidents of the local ratepayer groups, will also be available... more
Time of Use – Richmond Hill is an early adopter The Smart Meters have now been installed in Richmond Hill and we now have the opportunity to control some of the costs of our hydro bills.
There are 3 rates- High or On Peak - $0.093/kwh or about 20 cents / dryer load and 73 cents per wash load- Med... 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
Looking for something to do! - Heart and Stroke needs volunteers! Heart and Stroke – York South Office is in need of 3 types of volunteers!! Please email volunteer@hsf.on.ca if you are interested and able to volunteer for one of these three positions:
1. School Ambassador– We are gearing up for an amaz... more
Find the Quiet in Your Life In these recent days with the excitement of family events, celebrating a new season, a new hope its easy to forget ones self in the whirlwind of an important holiday or an unfortunate event.
We have all attained our PhD in the meaning of busy, multi... more
Red Cross First Aid Course for April, May and June The York Region Red Cross Society is offering the two day first aid course many times before the summer.
There's no excuse not to get certified!April 8th & 9th - Rexall Health Centre - 9:00 to 6:0010th & 11th - Oakridge... more
