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
Sharing Circle, 12 Steps to Happiness - an open invitation at Living Free Wellness Thu Apr 22 / 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 jo... 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
Great bargains to be had the RH United Church Rummage Sale! Sat Apr 24 / 9:00am - 12:00pm Richmond Hill United Church has organized a big rummage sale!
> Baking > Clothes > Toys > White Elephant> Books> Coffee
Location: Richmond Hill United Church &... 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
Time for Tea and Scones, and admiring some beautiful art Sat Apr 24 / 12:30pm - Sun Apr 25 / 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 a beautiful and extensive selection of hand crafted articles from local artis... 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
Annual Juried Exhibition and Sale Sat Apr 24 / 11:00am - Sun Apr 25 / 5:00pm Don’t miss this exceptional display and sale of award winning and juried paintings of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists.
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: Mill Pond Gallery ... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Helpful Tips to Stay Peaceful in Difficult Times - A Meditative Session Mon Apr 26 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm 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 helpful tips to stay peaceful in difficult t... 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
Inspirational Movie Showing - The Shift, by Wayne Dyer Tue Apr 27 / 7:00pm New at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings!
This showing is being played again due to popular demand - “THE SHIFT” by Dr. Wayne Dyer, ‘World renowned author and motivational speaker’
Click here for a mo... more
Mind Body and Soul invite Mr Bhandari Tue Apr 27 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm The community is invited to join the organizers of Mind, Body and Soul to hear from a very inspirational man.
Mr Bhandari has been India’s ambassador to Poland, Lithuania, UAE, Cambodia and Consular General in Toronto, Canada. H... 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
Character Community Awards Night Tue Apr 27 / 7:00pm Richmond Hill is proud to be a Character Community!
They are celebrating this with an Awards Night.
Tickets are only $10.
Please contact character.community@york.ca for tickets and more information
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performin... more
Toastmaster Open House Wed Apr 28 / 7:00pm Golden Gavel Toastmasters Club is having a free open house.
You are invited to come and discover how you can unlock your career potential, boost your confidence and increase your value in the marketplace.
This is an opportunity to learn career stra... more
Linda Eder - award winning vocalist Thu Apr 29 / 8:00pm Linda Eder Makes her Canadian debut here in Richmond Hill April 29th. (There had been 2 shows initially scheduled but she is now only able to come for the one evening.)
"A vocalist who can be compared to the likes of Streisand and Garland" say... more
"We Had the Best Day Ever." Tour and Discover Open House Thu Apr 29 / 10:00am - 12:00pm “We Had the Best Day Ever.” ~ Is there anything better for a parent than those moments when a child's passion for learning is sparked? Richland Academy is having a Tour and Discover Open House to show how they have the ch... more
See the VMware express truck live! Thu Apr 29 / 10:30am - 3:00pm VMware Express, a mobile briefing centre, is trucking across the US and Canada on its Virtualization Tour throughout 2010. And it makes its way to the Compugen Richmond Hill office.
Don't miss this opportunity to get hands on with VMware... more
Meetforbiz April Breakfast Meeting Thu Apr 29 / 6:30am - 9:00am Kick start your day ..... Come out and make some new connections!
Network with other members and friends in the beautiful fireside lounge at Montana's Cookhouse
> Exciting Door Prizes> “Open Mike” period for business introdu... more
Strides for Stroke 5k Run/Walk - York Central Hospital Foundation Sat May 1 / 9:00am York Central Hospital Foundation presents “Strides for Stroke 5k Run/Walk”.
Over the last 4 years, this annual 5k Run/Walk has raised over $230,000 for the expansion of York Central Hospital.
This year, proceeds will go to the York... more
Laughter-Meditation Workshop Sat May 1 / 1:30pm - 3:30pm It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine.
This empowering, entertaining, educational, and experiential workshop with Laraaji will get the brain buzzing, the blood pumping and the positive energy flowing. Laraaji will take you through... more
Richmond Hill's Favourite Spring Boutique Sale at the Heintzman House Sat May 1 / 10:00am - 5:00pm The Heintzman House Auxiliary is hosting their Spring Boutique Sale. And Richmond Hill residents are some of their favourite guests.
Come and find wonderful quality and unique gifts for Mother's Day and enjoy the ambience of the historic Heint... more
Annual Juried Exhibition and Sale - Second Weekend Sat May 1 / 11:00am - Sun May 2 / 5:00pm This is an exceptional display and sale of award winning and juried paintings of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists,
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: Mill Pond Gallery &nbs... more
Heritage Harmonies - Four Centuries of Music - Eighty Voices Strong Sun May 2 / 7:00pm The award winning Richmond Hill United Church Chancel Choir, along with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Choir, Hamilton will perform their annual spring concert, Heritage Harmonies, as part of the Richmond Hill United Church's 200th anniversa... more
Golf Tournament to support our local gymnists Sun May 2 ASF Gymnastics is a non profit organization located in Richmond Hill dedicated to the development of young aspiring athletes from ages 3-16. In order to support the ongoing programs and dedication of their athletes they organize severa... more
Spring Fling Fundraising Dinner for David Cohen Sun May 2 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm David Cohen and friends, have organized a fundraising dinner to raise funds for his election as Regional Councillor. All are invited to attend.
Full course meal with no pork products and more...
Dress: business casual
Tickets: $100
Loc... more
Come out for a laugh! - free session Mon May 3 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club is having their next free session is on Monday May 3rd.
This is a good form of cardiovascular exercise for your mind, body and soul!
Walk in and experience the healing power of laughter and Breath Connect meditat... more
For Men After Divorce - a 6 week workshop Mon May 3 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm Here is a supportive six week group for men experiencing separation or divorce.
Topics include: - how to let go of your grief and sadness over the loss of your relationship- how to express anger in a useful and efficient way that does not spill... more
"Who's Afraid of Sarah Palin?" - a free lecture Tue May 4 / 10:00am - 12:00pm This is the first in dynamic lecture series for adults 55 years of age and older interested in engaging discussion.
Who's Afraid of Sarah Palin? Will she lead the tea party against Republicans and Democrats? Will she run for president? T... more
Mind Body and Soul has invited the Red Cross First Aid Coordinator Tue May 4 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Laura Edwards is the First Aid Coordinator for the York Region Branch of the Canadian Red Cross. Laura currently coordinates First Aid and CPR training and information's workshops throughout the Region. Laura has also been a CPR and First Aid instruc... more
Export Requirement Seminar - a SBEC presentation Tue May 4 / 8:30am - 11:30am The Export Requirement Seminar will provide information on the commercial export process
Presented by: Canada Border Services Agency
This seminar is for individuals or small business owners who are interested in learning about the commercial export... more
California Dreaming – Dinner in San Francisco, Mon May 3 / 7:00pm - Tue May 4 / 9:00pm Today Chef Jim Comishen takes your taste buds to San Francisco's Fisherman’s Wharf and prepares a feast fit for king.
The menu includes:> “Boudin”, a delicious mini stuffed sourdough bruchetta loaf> a rich Smoky Crab &a... more
Steppin' Out Theatrical Productions is having auditions for Oliver Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions presents OLIVER!
The show dates are November 18-21, 2010. Performances are at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Audition Dates:
> Saturday May 8, 12:00-5:00
> Monday May 10, 6:30-9:30... more
Casting off the Cold is calling out to all knitters and crocheters Casting Off the Cold, a network of volunteer knitters and crocheters, meet monthly, on the first Sunday of the month, at the Markham Public Library at Hwy 7 and 48. There is an open invitation to all who may be interested. If a suitable locatio... 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
Richland Academy Doesn't Just Celebrate Earth Day but Celebrates Earth MONTH April was Earth Month at Richland Academy and students in Senior Kindergarten and Grade 4 hosted Richland’s Earth Day Assembly Kick Off on April 7th, 2010.
The theme of the day’s presentation was water, one of our most precious resources... 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
Youth Action Committee is looking for new members If you’re between the ages of 13 and 18 and would like to have a say in the issues that affect youth in recreation,this is for you!
What the Committee does...
> Advise the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department on recreation issues aff... 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
2010 Spring Seatbelt Campaign York Regional Police is proud to participate in the 2010 Provincial Spring Seatbelt Campaign.
From Wednesday, April 14, 2010, through to Saturday, April 24, 2010, members of York Regional Police will be conducting seatbelt spot checks at various loc... more
