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
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
"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
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
"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
Kindergarten Info Eve at Waldorf Thu May 20 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm Parents are invited to join two of kindergarten teachers in exploring their kindergarten classrooms.
Hear about, and experience, some elements of the Waldorf kindergarten program. Participate in a question and answer period and pick up more informat... 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
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
Pu-Erh - a poignant production Fri May 21 - Sat May 22 A son is leaving. Hours before the flight, son and father try to have a conversation. The father speaks only Cantonese, the son only English. From the company tha brough you Little Dragon comes a powerful, poignant, and unforgettable evening at the t... 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
Meetforbiz May's Breakfast Meeting Wed May 26 / 7:30am - 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 introductio... more
Early Childhood Open House at Waldorf Wed May 26 / 9:30am - 11:30am The staff at our local Waldorf school invite you to join them to experience how they provide early childhood education from a deeper perspective™
See the classrooms and grounds, learn about our curriculum and teaching methods, speak... more
Farmer's Market - come check it out! Wed May 26 / 10:00am - 6:00pm Stop by for a chat with the farmers, and pick up some fresh fruits and vegetables!
The Farmers' Market is set up on the south end (facing Carrville) of the parking lot at Hillcrest Mall.
There is a very good assortment of fresh seasonal fruits and... more
Heavenly Hakka! at Loblaw Cooking School Wed May 26 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Let Sajni Datwani introduce you to the heavenly world of Hakka, a tantalizing fusion of Indian and Chinese cuisine!
Featuring bold flavours and a fair amount of heat, your palate pleasing dishes will include:> creamy Sweet Corn Chicken Soup... more
Angel Freedman invites you to her fundraising dinner at Shiraz Thu May 27 / 6:30pm Angel Freedman invites you to join her and your Richmond Hill friends and neighbours at Shiraz Restaurant for dinner and entertainment.
Angel is running for Municipal Candidate – Councillor Ward 4 - Richmond Hill.
Attending this event is your... more
Wine & Cheese & All that Jazz - a campaign Kick Off for Vito Spatafora Thu May 27 / 7:00pm - 10:00pm Vito and his team have organized an enjoyable evening to celebrate the "kick- off" for his campaign for regional councillor.
Please come and join him and enjoy wine, cheese, hors d'oeuvres, sweets, door prizes and live music.
The music is... more
Monthly Professional Meet & Greet Group - topic: Creative Marketing ideas Thu May 27 / 6:00pm - 8:30pm The Monthly Professional Meet & Greet Group (MPMGG) invites you to be their guest at their incredible launch on Thursday May 27th.
MPMGG are a social and business networking group that will encourage you to "learn while networking".
T... more
Sharing Circle at Living Free Wellness Thu May 27 / 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
Some Secrets to Reducing and Preventing Asthma, Allergies and Hayfever Thu May 27 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm This complimentary workshop, offered by Dr. Judith Snider, Chiropractor, is an opportunity to learn about the secrets to reducing and preventing asthma, allergies and hay fever.
She will address questions such as:
> How the body has an inborn ab... more
Learn to navigate your way around the universe with The AstroNats! Fri May 28 / 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
Newberry Park Wetland Restoration Tour - organized by Ontario Streams Sat May 29 / 10:00am As part of the week long Rouge Days Celebration being put on by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Streams will be leading an educational walk through the Newberry Park Wetland Restoration Site in Richmond Hill.
Doug Forder, Field Su... more
Community Tree Planting and Nature Walk at Phyllis Rawlinson Park Sat May 29 / 10:00am - 12:30pm Join Evergreen and the Town of Richmond Hill in celebrating the Rouge Watershed by planting trees and going for a nature walk. Experience nature on the Oak Ridges Moraine while contributing to the health of the Rouge.
Everyone is welcome!
Meet at t... more
Beautiful Art Sat May 29 / 11:00am - Sun May 30 / 5:00pm This weekend Tammy Chan and Susan Weisz present their original watercolour paintings of landscape and floral , and original acrylic paintings of abstract on canvas or yupo paper, or mixed media on canvas
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: ... more
Youth Action Committee presents 3 on 3 Hoops Tournament Sat May 29 / 10:00am - 4:00pm Show off your basketball skills, form a three on three team and compete with your peers for some great prizes!
Three Divisions: - Male 13-15, - Male 16-18 - Female 13-18
Entry Fee: $20
Cash Prizes!
Snacks will be available for purchase
First com... more
The Comedy of Embarrassment and the Potential of Cringe: Sat May 29 / 2:00pm - 4:00pm The Comedy of Embarrassment and the Potential of Cringe: How Television Reinforces & Challenges social Norms
Embarrassment has become one of the dominant comedic modes of the 21st Century as the proliferation of cringe inducing television shows... more
Time for Tea and Scones, and admiring some beautiful art Sat May 29 / 12:30pm - Sun May 30 / 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 arti... more
York Symphony Orchestra presents Music From the Heart Sun May 30 / 7:30pm This Music From the Heart performance is comprised of 4 musical selections and features the guest artists Lucas Porter, Piano and the Onnanok Drumming Ensemble
1) Semmiramide Overture - Rossini introduces this bloodthirsty melodrama Semira... more
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times - Wisdom understanding karma - cause and effect Mon May 31 / 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. Ther... more
Citizen's Academy for Seniors (55+) - Spring Edition Tue Jun 1 / 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
30th Annual Golf Tournament and Recreation Day - Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Tue Jun 1 / 7:30am - 3:00pm Attention golfers! The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in the 30th Annual Golf Tournament
Registration 7:30am-8:30am
Driving Range 7:30am- 8:30am
ShotGun Start 8:30 am (sharp)
Lunch 1pm
Novice and experts welco... more
Lorraine Roberts will speak on "Plants That Attract Beneficial Insects" Tue Jun 1 / 8:00pm According to Wikipedia, “beneficial insects” are those that perform valued agricultural services, like pollination and pest control. Regarding pest control, the 2009 banning of more pesticides provided extra incentive for gardeners to bec... more
Backyard Composting 101 Workshop Tue Jun 1 / 6:30pm - 8:00pm Join Evergreen for a free hands-on garden workshop. Learn everything you need to know about how to set up your own backyard bin and produce rich compost that can improve soil in your garden.
Leaders will take you step by step through a hands-on comp... more
Step Parenting Workshop - 3 session Tue Jun 1 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Catholic Community Services of York Region presents: STEP-PARENTING WORKSHOP
A three session workshop for parents who are living in stepfamilies
Dates: Tuesdays, June 1st, 8th, 15th - 7 to 9 pm
Topics included:
• Differences between the biol... 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
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
Why Become A Member of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists? It is always such an uplifting feeling when we are among friends and colleagues
also interested in what we are interested in. As a member of the RHGA you meet and greet so many of the artists in this community, those who have been painting for 45 ye... more
GET READY, GET SET......Relay for Life The Relay for Life is not until June 18th but now is a good time to get started, get ready and go set your calendars find your team and start to get sponsors!
The Relay for Life is happening here in Richmond Hill at the Richmond Green, as it has for... 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
