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The New Theatre Season Has Been Announced!! Tue May 19 So much to see!!! The Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts has lined up some incredible performances to come to town.The 09.10 season brochure for the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performning Arts is now off the press.
The C... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Healthy Yards Event Thu May 21 / 2:00pm - 7:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society will be one of the participants at this year's Healthy Yards event sponsored by the Town of Richmond Hill, specifically the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department through the Natural Heritage Se... 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
"transPLANT" Horticulture Sale Sat May 23 / 9:00am - 3:00pm Transplant from their gardens to your garden and help out the Volunteer Association of York Central Hospital, Oak Ridges Lake Wilcox branch. The plants are donated perennials and annuals and plants they grow themselves.Tickets are being sold fo... 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
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
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
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
Bike 2 Work Day Business Park Challenge Mon May 25 / 7:30am - 9:30am Please remember to bring and wear your bike helmet! You can bike to work or bring your bike to participate.Renew your commitment to your health and your environment, by joining your friends and colleagues on this Bike 2 Work Day. And have... 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
Official Plan Multi-Stakeholder & Public Workshop Thu May 28 / 8:30am - 4:00pm The Official Plan Multi-Stakeholder & Public Workshop is the second event in the Town's Official Plan Summit. The 3 events provide opportunities for the community to come together and celebrate People Plan Richmond Hill’s achievement... more
Official Plan Public Information Centre Thu May 28 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This evening's Official Plan Public Information Centre is the third and final opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate People Plan Richmond Hill’s achievements: a new Strategic Plan and the forthcoming new Officia... more
Your Body is Talking, Are You Listening? Fri May 29 / 6:30pm Friends of Heart has organized a presentation entitled YOUR BODY IS TALKING, ARE YOU LISTENING?The speaker is Cherie Carpenter , the founder of BodyTalk Central, based in Barrie. She has a background in medicine, holistic, healthcare... more
Mill Pond Splash ~ 11th Annual Don River Eco-Festival Sun May 31 / 12:00pm - 4:30pm Come to the Mill Pond, which is in the headwaters of the East Don River, to celebrate our natural environment and learn how to get involved in conserving it! This year's event will feature * environmental exhibits* native wildlife sho... more
"Mill Pond Splash" Show & Sale Sat May 30 / 11:00am - Sun May 31 / 5:00pm Before or after joining the festivities across the road, everyone is invited to come across the street.Come and visit the environmentally-attuned Splash Art Show and Sale presented by the Mill Pond Front Room Gallery and the students of Valerie Kent.... more
Moonlight Movie - at Richvale Community Centre Sat May 30 / 8:30pm At about sundown (whenever it gets dark!) probably around 8:30pm, there will be a Moonlight Movie at the Richvale Community Centre.The movie they will be playing is Indiana Jones & The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. There will be a M&M Mea... more
Tree Planting Event ~ at Mill Pond Park Sun May 31 / 12:00pm - 4:00pm If you have helped plant a forest or never have planted a tree, you are welcome to come out to this tree planting event of the year. Residents of Richmond Hill, young and old, are invited to come out to contribute to their community. You can wat... more
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce's 29th Annual Golf Tournament Tue Jun 2 / 7:30am - 3:00pm Do you want to "swing" with the business community here in Richmond Hill!!?? This is the 29th year that the Chamber of Commerce has organized this golf tournament. This year there is a Hawaiian Theme!Event Details:Registration - 7:... more
Gardening Without the Use of Synthetic Chemicals Tue Jun 2 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society will have for their next meeting guest speaker Carol Dunk . She will talk about gardening without the use of synthetic chemicals to control pests and diseases. All are welcome!Locatio... more
