Come Tour the Police Station Mon May 10 / 6:00pm - Fri May 14 / 8:00pm York Regional Police District headquarters will be open to the public for tours every evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. during this week.
The Police Station in Richmond Hill is located at 171 Major Mackenzie Drive West
“Police week is an ideal op... more
An Open House to come and see the Town's Official Plan Wed May 12 / 5:00pm - 9:00pm An Open House will be held on Wednesday, May 12 regarding the Town’s proposed new Official Plan.
The Open House will provide the public with an opportunity to ask questions of staff and learn about the proposed new Official Plan. Click h... more
Bhagavad Gita - Selected Verses Chapter VIII Sun May 9 - Wed May 12 Arsha Vidya Gurukuman offers a series of talks by H.H. Sri Swami Viditamananda Saraswati .
Lectures are free and open to all interested in spiritual talks. You need not be available to attend all sessions. These lectures are referencing Vedanta... more
York Regional Police Recruiting Session Wed May 12 / 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 commu... more
Play Your Games Event - presented by Eating Disorders of York Region Wed May 12 / 6:00pm Eating Disorders of York Region presents their second annual Play Your Games Event
Bring your friends for the game of your choice, Bridge, Mah Jongg, Rummy, Scrabble and fun!
6:00 p.m. Door Open for Boutiques
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Game... more
Farmer's Market conveniently located at Hillcrest Wed May 12 / 10:00am - 6:00pm It is so easy for those travelling up Yonge St. on a Wednesday to stop and get a breath of fresh air, and fresh fruits and vegetables!
The Farmers' Market is set up on the south end (facing Carrville) of the parking lot at Hillcrest Mall.
There are... more
Crazy Networking - a great opportunity to make business connections Thu May 13 / 9:15am - 11:00am Crazy Networking will meet again on May 13th at their 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... more
York Central Hospital welcomes The Integrated Partners for Seniors (TIPS) Thu May 13 / 10:00am - 1:00pm The Integrated Partnerships for Seniors (T.I.P.S.) is a networking group representing organizations, both private and public, that provide health care services and support in our community.
Their goal is to increase awareness of community support, t... more
Papa Duke Ensemble Thu May 13 / 7:00pm Starring the incomparable violin vituoso Vasyl Popadiuk
Tickets: $45 Click here for tickets or call the box office at 905 787- 8811
Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts &nb... more
Italian Classics at Loblaw Cooking School Thu May 13 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Going back to traditional cuisine can be very comforting, and tonight Chef Iliana Santini, owner of Iliana’s Kitchen Catering, will comfort you with a classic Sunday Italian lunch.
Your mouthwatering menu features:> homemade Fettuccine... more
Sharing Circle at Living Free Wellness Thu May 13 / 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 contact Lauri at Livi... more
"Theatre to Change the World" - a free lecture Fri May 14 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is the third in dynamic lecture series for adults 55 years of age and older interested in an engaging discussion.
Theatre to Change the World. The arts, and theatre in particular, are potent vehicles to reach out to people, raise iss... more
Learn to navigate your way around the universe with The AstroNats! Fri May 14 / 8:00pm Every Friday night, weather permitting, until the end of August, as soon as the sun sets – if the sky is clear, or partly cloudy, the AstroNats will be there. So bring the kids, the grandparents and the do... more
Seeds of Hope: Living With a Sense of Mission at L'Arche Daybreak Sat May 15 / 9:00am - 12:30pm These Seeds of Hope Saturday morning retreats offer an opportunity to stop and reflect. The words spoken, the ambiance of the Daysprings facility, the grounds and the people assisting those on any type of a spiritual journey all provide a speci... more
Community Tree Planting at Russell Tilt Park Sat May 15 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm Join Evergreen and the Town of Richmond Hill in creating wildlife habitat using native trees. Learn how to plant and care for a tree.
Everyone is welcome!
We will meet at the park entrance on Blackforest Dr. between Regatta Ave. and Greyfriars Ave.... more
Trillium Trek at Jefferson Forest Sat May 15 / 9:00am Join the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) to explore 400 acres of conservation lands to see mighty oaks and hemlocks, hills of birch, trilliums galore, kettle bogs and the famous ‘dry kettle lake’.
The hike will be a 8 km loop at a mo... more
Car Wash and Garage Sale at TMS to help rebuild schools in Haiti Sat May 15 / 10:00am - 2:00pm The Toronto Montessori School is hold a community garage sale and car wash to raise funds to help rebuild schools in Haiti, in cooperation with Free the Children, as well as the YWCA.
Cost for car wash: Minimum $5 donation
Also,> snacks>... more
Cantabile Chorale presents "Choral - Keyboard Classic" Sat May 15 / 7:30pm Cantabile Chorale of York Region is pleased to welcome talented young local pianist Mathieu Poirier as special guest artist at this concert celebrating the spring.
Conductor: Robert Richardson
Accompanist: Lona Richardson
Tickets $20.00 (children... more
Derek Christie Live - Matinee at Honey's Beestro Sat May 15 / 2:00pm - 5:00pm This is an intimate "unplugged" afternoon performance by Richmond Hill singer, songwriter and recording artist Derek Christie.
With special guests Rob Cooper, Jon James and Mimi Monette.
Three sets of mostly original material from upcoming CD 'Secr... more
Learn to Compost - free workshop Sat May 15 / 1:00pm Composting reduces waste and finished compost can be used to enrich soil, and hence improving plant growth.
Residents of Richmond Hill are invited to attend a free workshop to present the do's and don'ts of composting.
Location: Operations Ce... more
National Public Works Week Open House Sat May 15 / 10:00am - 2:30pm Bring your family and join Town staff at the Operations Centre, Saturday, May 15.
Enjoy the equipment, displays, games and activities designed to introduce you to the Town’s Public Works Department and it’s services.
Be part of the Gran... more
Grand Opening of new Rexall - lots of complimentary things! Sat May 15 / 11:00am - 4:00pm The Grand Opening event for Richmond Hill's new Rexall is on Saturday May 15th, 11 am to 4 pm.
There are free clinics, free giveaways and samples.
Location: Rexall &nbs... more
York Regional Police Youth Band will perform at Hillcrest Mall Sat May 15 / 11:00am - 6:00pm This is a great reason to come to the mall!
Also, the York Regional Police will have a crime prevention booth and recruiting booth situated in the Centre Court and will be making presentations on topics such as drug awareness, cyber-bullying a... more
Veteran's Appreciation Day Sun May 16 / 10:30am All are invited to join the Town's celebration of the 65th anniversary of VE Day to honour all veteran's and their contributions.
10:30 Parade from Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts &nb... more
Enjoy a little of Richmond Hill's history at the Burr House Sat May 15 / 12:30pm - Sun May 16 / 4:30pm The Burr House Craft Gallery and Tearoom is in a historical building that dates back to the 1820s.
It is now a place to escape to. The craft gallery has a beautiful and extensive selection of hand crafted articles fr... more
Richmond Hill Group of Artists Exhibition and Sale Sat May 15 / 11:00am - Sun May 16 / 5:00pm Olena Lopatina and Olga Bakhtinova are displaying their artwork this weekend at the Mill Pond Gallery. They welcome visitors!
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: Mill Pond Gallery &n... more
First Anniversary Celebration at CIBC Yonge & Tower Hill - all invited! Sun May 16 / 12:00pm - 4:00pm Celebrate their first anniversary with a face painter, caricaturist, mini putt and other family fun activities.
There will be a BBQ and the proceeds of the donations will go to their neighbour L’Arche Daybreak
There some fantastic... more
Affair of the Tarts – A Tea to Benefit Hospice Richmond Hill Sun May 16 / 1:00pm - 4:00pm Affair of the Tarts – A Tea to Benefit Hospice Richmond Hill, held at the beautiful Summit Golf & Country Club, will surely be a delightful afternoon.
As a hostess, you create an attractive table setting/theme setting, prepare an assortmen... more
The Waldorf Art Tournament Sun May 16 / 4:30pm - 8:00pm The Waldorf Art Tournament is a very unique event taking place at the Toronto Waldorf School on Sunday, May 16th starting at 4:30pm.
For one and a half hours, about 30 artists from all ages will create a work of art in a range of mediums.
Gues... more
Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Presentation and Complimentary Gourmet Lunch Mon May 17 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm You are cordially invited to register for a complimentary gourmet lunch and presentation on Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning, offered by Alex Bril, CFP
The presentation will cover:> Decreasing your investment risks whilst increasing your pro... more
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times - How is wisdom different from intelligence? Mon May 17 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm It is often due to our lack of wisdom that we make mistakes and create problems for ourselves and others.In this series we explore the meaning of wisdom and learn how to cultivate it. The deeper our wisdom, the more peace of mind we experience. There... more
Richmond Hill Historical Society Explores Egypt Mon May 17 / 8:00pm The Historical Society meeting this month will feature their own member, Kevin Dark, whose topic will be his "dream" vacation to Egypt with five members of his family last summer. They visited Alexandria, Luxor, Cairo and enjoyed a 5 day cr... more
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event Tue May 18 / 5:00pm - 7:00pm Join those from the local Chamber of Commerce after work for a chance to network with members and potential members.
- Prepare a 30 second infomercial- Bring your business cards and brochures.
Don't miss this FREE event!
Locat... more
Inspirational Movie of the Week - Outsourced Tue May 18 / 7:00pm Continuing this week at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings!
This week's movie is Outsourced - Life Lessons in a Global Marketplace - a delightful romantic comedy
Click here for a review of this movie.... more
Citizen's Academy for Seniors (55+) - Spring Edition Tue May 18 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm York Regional Police is pleased to announce the return of the Senior Citizens Academy Spring Edition. The program is designed specifically to foster strong community partnerships for residents 55 years and older by providing them with insight and a w... more
Winning With Wellness - a talk by Dr. Judith Snider, at the Mind Body and Soul meeting Tue May 18 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Please join Dr. Judith Snider at Mind Body and Soul this week. This is an opportunity to gain knowledge on proper nutrition, implementing regular exercise, managing stress/headaches and enjoying life free from drugs and surgery alll with Chiropr... more
"Produced and Abandoned: The Best Films You've Never Seen" - a new lecture series Wed May 19 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm This is the fourth and final in dynamic lecture series for adults 55 years of age and older interested in an engaging discussion.
This is a pilot program for the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department ’s new Discussion Club.
Pro... more
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association is going Krazy Wed May 19 / 7:30pm The Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association organizes monthly meetings.
This month's social evening is held at Krazy Cactus
There is no charge to attend these meetings. The meeting is open to all.
RHWNA is dedicated to making Richmond Hill a... more
Farmer's Market conveniently located at Hillcrest Wed May 19 / 10:00am - 6:00pm It is so easy to get a breath of fresh air, and fresh fruits and vegetables!
Locally grown tomatoes and green beans.
Gluten free products expected this week.
The Farmers' Market is set up on the south end (facing Carrville) of the park... more
Join us for a DIET-FREE Weight Loss Workshop Wed May 19 / 7:30pm - 8:30pm “Diets” alone do not address the underlying feelings that cause people to gain weight in the first place. In this interactive group you will learn simple, powerful techniques to help you get past your emotional blocks and effortlessly arr... more
Seniors' Spa and Wellness Health Fair at St. Matthew's United Church Wed May 19 / 12:00pm - 3:00pm St. Matthew's United Church, 333 Crosby Avenue hosts Seniors' Spa and Wellness Health Fair.
The keynote Speaker, Marlene George, Health & Wellness Coach,will present Nine Skills to Joyous Living.
Experience free mini treatments - manicure... more
"We Had the Best Day Ever." Tour and Open House at Richland Academy Thu May 20 / 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
Your invited to participate in the Sharing Circle at Living Free Wellness Thu May 20 / 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 contact Lauri at Livi... more
Starting a Start-Up Seminar - SBEC presentation Thu May 20 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm This seminar will provide some practical steps to help you get going on your start up idea. It will provide you with an overview of how to take your idea from thought through to execution.
Speaker: Adrian Isaacs
Topics for the evening include:>... more
Healthy Yard Program Fri May 21 / 2:00pm - 7:00pm All Town residents are welcome to take part in this Healthy Yards Program.
There are opporunities to:
- pick up FREE wodd chips- talk to garden experts- win garden prizes- pick up pre-ordered rain barrels- pick up pre-ordered subsidized native plan... more
Learn to navigate your way around the universe with The AstroNats! Fri May 21 / 8:00pm Every Friday night, weather permitting, until the end of August, as soon as the sun sets – if the sky is clear, or partly cloudy, the AstroNats will be there. So bring the kids, the grandparents and the do... more
transPlant Sale - York Central Hospital Volunteer Assoc Sat May 22 / 9:00am - 5:00pm 7th Annual transPlant Sale, organized by the Volunteer Association of York Central Hospital will be held at the Richmond Hill Italian Community Club 18
Perennials ♣ Annuals ♣ Houseplants ♣ Containers ♣ Décor
Get... more
An Enjoyable Thing to Do on the Long Weekend Sat May 22 / 11:00am - Sun May 23 / 5:00pm Masoud Ziaian and Barbara Wybou have two different styles of art to create a very interesting show and sale this weekend at the Mill Pond Gallery
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: Mill Pond Gallery ... more
Observing Night at the Observatory Sat May 22 / 9:00pm - 11:00pm On most Saturday nights throughout the summer, if the sky is clear, volunteers from the RASC, Toronto Centre will set up their telescopes on the lawn of The DDO, targeting various celestial sights. You may see everything from craters on the Moon to t... more
Fireworks Display in Westbrook Sun May 23 Once again this year the Westbrook Residence Association will be celebrating Victoria Day with a fireworks display.
The event takes place in the Larratt Lea Park at Shaftsbury/Brookside.
All are welcome.
The event is free but a don... more
Citizen's Academy for Seniors (55+) - Spring Edition Tue May 25 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm York Regional Police is pleased to announce the return of the Senior Citizens Academy Spring Edition. The program is designed specifically to foster strong community partnerships for residents 55 years and older by providing them with insight and a w... more
Inspirational Movie Showing - The Shift by Wayne Dyer Tue May 25 / 7:00pm Continuing at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings
Back by popular demand - “THE SHIFT” by Dr. Wayne Dyer, World renowned author and motivational speaker.
Click here for a movie review
Cost: $5
Location... more
Life's Transformational Tools - a Mind Body Soul presentation Tue May 25 / 8:00pm Mind Body Soul has invited a very inspirational presenter this evening - Danielle Frechette
Danielle has been on 30 year quest for tools to empower and promote self-growth and emotional balance. She attended workshops by Wayne Dyer, Anthony Rob... more
"Building a New Kind of Urban" - outlining the new direction for Richmond Hill After two years of extensive public consultation through the People Plan Richmond Hill process and numerous background studies, the Town of Richmond Hill released its draft new Official Plan today announcing its vision for “building a new kind... more
OFFERING A HAND - Hospice Richmond Hill Hospice Richmond Hill provides trained volunteers and professional staff who offer emotional support and compassionate care to individuals living with a life-threatening illness or are experiencing the death of a loved one.
They have recently moved... more
Reza Moridi Commemorates Our Legion's Contributions Our M.P.P., Reza Moridi, has become a member of our local Royal Canadian Legion 375.
This is Reza's short address to provincial parliament on May 6th commemorating the 65th anniversary of our troops being integral in the liberation of ... more
National Nursing Week May 10-16th is celebrated at YCH The nurses in our community deserve to be recognized and celebrated. York Central Hospital has certainly done this.
During National Nursing Week they have organized for their staff:
> Interprofessional Continental Breakfast
> Bursary A... more
Front Garden Recognition - nominations start June 2nd 2010 is the ninth year that the Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society has promoted and recognized beautiful front gardens in Richmond Hill through the Front Garden Recognition program.
Front Garden Recognition is designed to beautify Richmo... more
Recipe of the Month - Mediterranean Shrimp Mediterranean Shrimp (serves 4)
198 calories, 9 g carbohydrates, 17 g protein, 8 g fat per serving
4 tsp. olive oil
2 cups finely chopped peeled eggplant
1 red onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 cup water... more
