"A community is only really a community when all its members realise how deeply they need the gifts of others, and try to make themselves more transparent and more faithful in the exercise of their own gift."
- Jean Vanier, founder of L'Arche
This newsletter update lists the events until April 27th. To find out what is happening in Town after that date please visit www.OnRichmondhill.com.
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
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
Richmond Hill Naturalists are having a potluck and a DDO discussion Thu Apr 15 / 6:00pm The Richmond Hill Naturalists are having their annual potluck meeting and there is an open invitation to join them.
The dinner will start at 6 pm
The speakers will begin at 7:45 with the focus for this evening being the rich history and scient... 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
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
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
Come Hike the Moraine Sat Apr 17 / 9:30am Do you feel like getting out into nature now it is spring! The Richmond Hill Naturalist are having a guided hike, meeting at Trillium Woods Public School parking lot. The hike will be along the Trans Richmond Hill Trail to the source of t... 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
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
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
A Fun Euchre Tournament to Raise Funds for Star United Baton Club Sat Apr 17 / 7:00pm - 11:00pm The Star United Baton Club are trying to raise funds to attend the World competition at Notre Dame University, Indiana in July 2010.
So they have organized this fun euchre tournament for players of all levels. > Players will be randomly ass... 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
An Eco Fair organized by the Green Team at St. Mary's Anglican Church Sun Apr 18 / 12:00pm - 2:30pm Everyone is invited to St. Mary's Anglican Church's annual Eco-Fair. This has been organized by the church's Green Team!
You are requested to bring an open mind and enthusiasm for learning how we can best become stewards of our Earth.
For que... more
Pamper Night - with meetforbiz Mon Apr 19 / 6:30pm - 9:30pm Come out and enjoy a little “me time”......treat yourself to some Fun, indulge in a little pampering and savour some tasty treats!
> “Open Mike” forum for all attendees
> Exciting Door Prizes
Come out and make some ne... more
The healing power of compassion and love - A Meditative Session - Part 2 Mon Apr 19 / 7:00pm 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
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
Recycled Treasures Art Workshop Mon Apr 19 / 5:00pm - 8:00pm As part of Earth Week's Celebration the Outdoor Education department is having a drop in "Recycled Treasures Art Workshop"
This is a drop in event, running from 5-8pm
Families are welcome to bring there own recycled goods to use as art material but... 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 - 8:00pm 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.
The scavenger hunt will be for objects that can be found in nature; participants can work alo... 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
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
Suzie McNeil and Sierra Noble Wed Apr 21 / 8:00pm Juno nominated Suzie McNeil gained fame as one of the finalists in the hit reality show Rock Star. INXS. Since then, Suzie has continued to catch the eye of the public with her rock vocals releasing her 2nd album Rock-n-Roller. This incre... more
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association - April social meeting Wed Apr 21 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm Richmond Hill Women's NetworkingAssociation is having their April social meeting at Curvaceous Consignments
Refreshments are provided
Please come out to meet members of your community!
There is no charge to attend.
Location: Curvaceous Consi... more
Plant a Tree on Earth Day - at Richmond Green Park Thu Apr 22 / 10:00am - 3:00pm All are invited to come out to Richmond Green Park and plant a tree as part of the Town's Earth Day celebrations
Shovels and gloves will be provided.
There is a whole variety of native trees and shrubs that will be planted.
Evergreen wil... more
Preparing Your Business Plan - a business seminar Thu Apr 22 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm A successful business plan is a necessity when starting your own business. Through this interactive workshop, learn how to create one of the most important business tools, your business plan.
Workshop Presenter: Dianna Thorne, CA - Targeted Accounti... more
Cheesefest and Tutored Tasting at Loblaw Cooking School Thu Apr 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Cooking School and Deli Manager invite you to a celebration of cheese with tutored tasting hosted by experts from several leading cheese houses.
Learn about the history of cheese making, how cheese ages, and what qualifies as low fat cheese as w... more
Couple Communication - a four session group workshop Thu Apr 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Ffor couples wanting to learn communication skills to help them deal better with day-to-day issues, resolve conflicts and build a more satisfying relationship the Jewish Family and Child Services is offering a 4 session workshop commencing Thursday A... more
Richmond Hill Group of Artists' Annual Juried Exhibition and Sale Fri Apr 23 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This night is the opening reception and award ceremony of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists' annual juried exhibition and sale.
The best of the best of the local artists are shown. This is an excellent time to acquire some great art crea... more
Chapman Family Band at the Legion Fri Apr 23 / 8:00pm The Chapman Family Band will be playing popular music for your listening pleasure.
Come out with your friends and have some fun and interact with the band, even while they play...
Location: Royal Canadian Legion &... more
Spring Rummage Sale at RH Presbyterian Church Sat Apr 24 / 9:00am - 12:00pm If you are a wise conscientious shopper who loves to get a bargain, then you won't want to miss the annual Spring Rummage Sale sponsored by the Women's Association of Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church,
The sale begins at 9:00 and continues until 12:... more
Jammin' Session and Open House at the Legion. Sat Apr 24 / 3:00pm Come out with your instrument to play, sing or just listen on.
Bring your freinds and family for this fun time.
A light meal will be available for a small donation.
This will be the last session of the current season. The Jammin' Sessions will com... more
Community Tree Nursery Planting at Phyllis Rawlinson Park Sat Apr 24 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Join Evergreen and the Town of Richmond Hill to plant seedlings in our new tree nursery. Learn about the resourceful ways that trees disperse their seeds.
Everyone is welcome!
Meet at first parking lot on your right in Phyllis Rawlinson Park. An Ev... more
Oak Ridges Community Clean Up Day Sat Apr 24 / 9:30am - 2:00pm Mark your calendars now to join the Oak Ridges Friends of the Envirnoment for the 10th Annual Community Clean Up Day.
Join with family, friends and neighbours to spend a few hours to clean up the winter litter from our parks and green spac... more
Mayor's Rock & Roll Gala Sat Apr 24 / 7:30pm Come out for a very fun evening and re-live or experience the fifties! Great music! It's a time to dig into the back of the closet and find those poodle skirts for the girls, and grease back the hair for the guys.
Location: Sheraton Parkway To... more
Ballroom and Latin Dance and Dinner Evening Sat Apr 24 / 7:45pm - 11:30pm Ooh, La La!! Come out for a very enjoyable evening of ballroom and latin dancing
Complimentary dance lesson!
Salsa ♥ Rumba ♥ Waltz ♥ Meringue ♥ Tango ♥ Swing ♥ Jive ♥ Cha Cha ♥ Foxtrot &... more
Earth Week Pitch In Clean Up Sun Apr 25 / 2:00pm - 3:30pm EARTH WEEK PITCH IN CLEAN UP
Join Councillor Godwin Chan and your neighbours at Ward 6 “Pitch-In Day”
Rain or shine, please come out and lend a hand!
• Cleanup the park to help beautify our community
• Equipment such as garb... more
The Tennis Show - at Blackmore Tennis Club Sun Apr 25 / 10:00am - 6:00pm The Tennis Show is an educational consumer trade show in which attendees can interact with industry experts, learning the technology and specs behind the equipment they use on court.
This is a great opportunity to demo the latest racquets through va... more
Family Class Program Seminar- hosted by Bryon Wilfert Sun Apr 25 / 1:30pm - 3:30pm The Honourable Bryon Wilfert, M.P., Richmond Hill will be hosting a Family Class Program Seminar
This update session will guide you through questions such as:
• How to sponsor your spouse or common-law partner?
• Should filing be done in... more
Tree Planting - at Toll Bar Park Sun Apr 25 / 10:00am - 12:00pm If you have helped plant a forest or never have planted a tree, you are welcome to come out to this tree planting event. Young and old are invited to come out to contribute to their community.
The trees and shovels are provided but please bring... more
Parenting Seminar Mon Apr 26 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm What can parents do??!!
…with active boys?
…about fighting?
…about homework?
…to understanding behavior?
In this seminar Sonia Nicolucci, from RnR Parenting, will help provide you with some answers. For mo... more
Latino Rib Night at Loblaw Cooking School Mon Apr 26 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tonight Chef Milver Bravo will show you how to prepare some of his favourite Latino comfort foods.
His selection of South American sensations includes:> juicy Chicken Tenderloins in zesty Piri Piri Sauce, served on Wilted Spinach> Slow-Ba... more
Kick da Fiddle and Dinner at the McConaghy Centre Mon Apr 26 / 6:00pm Kick da Fiddle (Carl Torode, Brian De Boer and Natalie De Boer) is a rollicking Celtic trio.
Brian and Carl’s powerful voices build upon rhythmic guitar and rampant bodhram while Natalie charts her course on the fiddle with creative precision.... more
Ontario's Tax Plan for Jobs and Growth: Cutting Personal Taxes and HST Tue Apr 27 / 8:30am - 11:00am This seminar, presented by the Canada Revenue Agency, provides information regarding Ontario’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).
Seminar topics include, but are not limited to:
- Overview of Ontario’s HST
- HST Transitional Rules
- Wind-dow... more
Classic Paris Bistro Food - at Loblaw Cooking School Tue Apr 27 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Tonight, Cordon Bleu trained Chef Brenda Kwong Hing shows you how to prepare a mouthwatering meal that will make your dinner guests feel like they just stepped into a Paris bistro.
Your hearty bistro menu features:> juicy Sausages cooked in Lenti... 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
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
Recipe of the Month - Easy to Make "Spaghetti squash topped with Ratatouille" Spaghetti squash topped with Ratatouille (serves 6)
1 medium spaghetti squashPer 1 cup serving: 42 calories, 10 g carbohydrate, 1 g protein, 0.5 g fat
Using 1 medium spaghetti squash, cut in half lengthwise, with seeds removed, place cut side up in... 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
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
Vito Spatafora is talking to the seniors in our community Vito Spatafora is organizing a number of senior information meetings throughout Richmond Hill.
The meetings are designed to provide seniors with information on new programs and services offered by the Town and the Region of York.
The topics of disc... more
Bathroom Bling! Spring is the perfect time to consider updating, refreshing, or renovating your bathroom. Full bathroom renovations are a great way to increase the value of your home. You will get back at least 85% of the value of the reno, so it's well worth consid... 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
