Cynthia Dale graces the stage at Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Wed May 13 / 8:00pm Good seats are still available for this special performance!Cynthia Dale has spent her distinguished career creating memorable characters whether onscreen, onstage or in recordings. A Dora Award winner, Cynthia brings her considerable musical theatre... more
Women Fully Clothed - brings laughter to the stage Wed May 20 / 8:00pm This critically acclaimed sketch comedy group, bring their brand of laughter and exploration of the female condition in a roller coaster evening of hilarity and charm. Featuring the comic talents of Canadian artists Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Kathry... more
Yadong Guan presents an intriguing performance Wed May 27 / 8:00pm Chinese virtuoso Yadong Guan brings a special magic to the ear and soul of the listener through the exotism and diversity of her musical repertoire and the artistic finesse of her performance. Playing the pipa, an ancient Chinese stringed instrument,... more
A Request to Contribute to the Creative Process Tue May 5 Herbert Pryke, a local artist, is asking for contributions to the creative process. He is looking for an appropriate title and mantra for his new artcure.What is an Artcure? - it is the positive energy, the enlivening of space, balancing of energy an... more
Under The Stars: Broadway Forever Thu May 14 / 7:30pm This show will feature both current and classic Broadway music from some of York Region’s most talented performers. Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts &... 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
Don't Dress for Dinner Fri May 22 / 8:00pm - Sat Jun 6 / 8:00pm French playwright Camoletti’s Don’t Dress for Dinner is set in a stylish converted old farm building two hours outside Paris, France. Here a posh Parisian couple attempt to entertain discretely. What ensues is a frisky, frenetic... more
ART, YOUR BEST FRIEND by Valerie Kent Mon Apr 27 Inherent in our day to day busy lives is stress, all kinds. We come into contact with it at work, on the roads, delivered with the daily newspapers and on the TV news, within families, caring for children and parents, and even between spouses and lov... more
Mill Pond Gallery - East meets West Sat May 16 / 11:00am - Sun May 17 / 5:00pm Local artists at the Mill Pond Gallery this weekend are Song Ryan Moon and Valerie Kent. This show is presented as "A Long Journey: East meets West" - a seranade in form and colour!It is amazing how artists Valerie Kent, from Hungary and Song R... more
Student Art Exhibition and Sale Fri May 1 / 12:00pm - Sun May 31 The Town of Richmond Hill and the local Burr House Craft Gallery presents the Student Art Exhibition and Sale from Friday May 1st to Sunday May 31st on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12:30 to 4:30 pm.Plan your visit so you can stop for tea Loca... more
Celebrating the Recession Mon May 11 In my view, recessions are a time to celebrate. It allows us the ability to "cleanse" all that isn't working within our organizations and our lives. It stretches our scope of knowledge and abilities if we embrace these challenging times. Strong leade... more
Richmond Hill Historical Society ~ "Right To Your Front Door" Mon May 18 / 8:00pm Do you recall with fond memories of bygone days when the milkman, breadman, iceman and coal delivery person came to our front doors with their necessities for everyday living. It was really great to be able to choose baked goods from th... more
Thai Cooking Made Easy - at Loblaw Cooking School Tue May 19 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Cost: $30 (pre-registration is required)Please call 905 771-9295 or email the cooking school coordinator, Diana Ng, at dng@loblaw.caLocation: Loblaw Cooking School &nbs... more
Vocal Power - Lose Your Fear of Public Speaking Tue May 19 / 8:30am - 10:30am Communication is key. Whether it's getting heard in meetings, giving a powerful presentation or speaking on the phone--your voice must communicate effectively in both social and business settings. Join broadcaster and vocal coach, Ea... more
William Ho’s Art- An Inspiration for Richmond Hill Tue May 12 William Ho is the ultimate Global Artist; an artist that is loved and appreciated world-wide. There are not many to whom that kind of honour is presented. It is a wonderful testament to Canada that he chooses this country in which to paint and show h... more
William Ho “One Heart Beat” - VIP Reception Wed May 20 / 5:00pm - 6:30pm Richmond Hill has nurtured many great achievements and a very special one will be on display at a special reception held on May 20th, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. The world renowned United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) ~ One Heart Beat Award... more
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association Social Evening Wed May 20 / 7:30pm All the women of Richmond Hill (which should be about 100,000!) are invited to come out to the Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association social evening. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the group and to get connected wi... more
Sharing the ESOP Adventure with Chant Group Fri May 1 Want to know more about how your company and your employees can benefit from an Employee Share Ownership Plan? Then find out from someone who has gone through the process.
Chant Construction Group recently brought at ESOP online, with the help of a... more
Business Owners’ Successful Exit Strategies Thu May 21 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm Are you a business owner who is thinking ahead? You have worked hard to create a successful business and wish to see this effort be continued to be realized. Using ESOPs (Employee Share Ownership Plans) you can learn some strategies to ma... more
Why The Tax Credit Makes It A Great Time To Renovate! Mon May 4 The best part of all the buzz and excitement over the new federal tax renovation credit is that it’s out there for the average homeowner to grab. It’s very real and very tangible. Homeowners have always known that while we may choose the... more
Humanitarian Speaker Series Fri May 22 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm York Red Cross Youth Action Group is inviting the community to join them for an evening dedicated to listening to some outstanding young individuals who have devoted their lives to serving humanity. The speakers for this evening will includ... more
Crosby Heights PS 50th Reunion Sat May 23 / 11:30am - 7:00pm All graduates and former teachers and staff at Crosby Heights Public School are invited to come back to school! There's music and entertainment, school tours, commemorative Tshirts, photo opportunites and activities for any little ones.... more
Mill Pond Gallery - Life Drawings Show and Sale Sat May 23 / 11:00am - Sun May 24 / 5:00pm This weekend local artists express the beauty of the human figure in portraits, drawings and paintings.The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of parking and refreshments are served! There is no gallery admission charge! Lo... more
National Public Works Week - Open House Sat May 23 / 10:00am - 3:00pm The Town Invites everyone to come and celebrate National Public Works Week.The goal is to help promote awareness of the contribution public works make to the quality of our lives and to celebrate the work and dedication of those who deliver these ser... more
Women's Association Spring Rummage Sale at RH Presbyterian Church Sat May 23 / 9:00am - 12:00pm This Rummage Sale will be held in the Wallace Hall of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church.There's something for everyone - Clothing for women, children, infants and men - White elephant table, books, games, puzzles, jewelleryCome a... more
A Taste of Persia Sun May 24 / 11:00am - 3:30pm The Richmond Hill Christian Community Church is presenting A Taste of Persia. This is a Persian cultural experience for the English and Farsi speaking community featuring Farsi singers and dancers and a motivational talk. It i... more
Classical Opera to Magical Musical Sun May 24 / 7:30pm For this evenings special performance the York Symphony Orchestra has: Guest Conductor: Paul Weston Guest Artists: Giovanna Carini, Soprano &... more
Casting Off the Cold - Crafting Warmth Mon May 11 Casting Off the Cold, a network of volunteer knitters and crocheters, was established in 2006 as a way for Sally Karamath to continue a long-standing family tradition of helping the homeless and less fortunate in their community in Trinidad. Fro... more
Women's Health Today Workshop - Shop Smart Tue May 26 / 7:30pm The Richmond Hill Christian Community Church invites the women in the community to join them as we learn about the miracle we take for granted every day, our bodies. The topic for this session is "Shop Smart". Learn more... more
