Farmer's Market - stop by and see what local produce they have this week! Wed Jun 2 / 10:30am - 6:30pm 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 a... more
East Meets West in Markham Compliments of Richmond Hill Arts Thu May 27 - Mon Jun 28 This is the 2nd Annual East Meets West Art Exhibition and Sale for Valerie Kent, originally from Hungary and now living in Richmond Hill and Song Ryan Moon from Korea, and now making Richmond Hill her home.
They discovered their enjo... more
Vik Gandhi, Candidate for Ward 3, would like to meet you Wed Jun 2 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm Come meet Vik Gandhi, at The Richmond Hill Culinary Arts Centre on June 2nd from 6 to 8 pm. He is running for municipal councillor ward 3. He would very much like to meet those in his ward.
Light refreshments will be served. This is... more
York Regional Police Rob Plunkett Memorial Torch Run Thu Jun 3 / 12:15pm Come out and cheer on York Regional Police members as they run through the main street of Richmond Hill!
Members of the community are encouraged to donate to this worthy cause as officers run along Yonge Street with donation buckets on the day of th... more
Richland Academy presents Seussical Jr Thu Jun 3 - Sat Jun 5 Come out and see something really cute! The performance of this classical tale will take place at Richland Academy
The performers include prekindergarten students.
This is the first performance of its kind at the school and they would l... more
An Interfaith Symposium - Concept of Salvation Thu Jun 3 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm The Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, Richmond Hill Community is proud to host the 7th Annual Interfaith Symposium.
Prominent religious personalities will present their faiths perspective on “Concept of Salvation”
The symposiums are int... more
Greg Beros Campaign Launch Party Thu Jun 3 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Greg Beros invites the Oak Ridges community to join him, his family, and special guest MPP Frank Klees for the launch of his 2010 municipal re-election campaign.
All are welcome to drop by and enjoy some complimentary refreshments, desserts, and goo... more
Emperor's Delights – Vegetarian-Style Thu Jun 3 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join Chef Jasjit as she prepares the delicious dishes preferred by Indian royalty, vegetarian-style.
A class not to be missed for Indian food lovers, we'll make > Royal Vegetarian Biryani garnished with Cashews & Raisins sauteed in Ghee (clar... more
Sharing Circle continues at Living Free Wellness Thu Jun 3 / 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.
This group continues until the summer
Please click here to find out more
$5.00 donatio... more
Reza Moridi hosts a Strawberry Social at the Lawn Bowling Club Fri Jun 4 / 2:00pm - 4:00pm In recognition of June being seniors month, our MPP, Reza Moridi, has invited all of those who are young at heart to a Strawberry Social and an opportunity to see lawn bowling demonstrations.
If you wish to try your hand in lawn bowling please... more
Burr House - now open on Friday afternoons! Fri Jun 4 / 12:30pm - Sun Jun 6 / 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
Youth Dance - at Richvale Fri Jun 4 / 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Youth Action Committee has orgnaized a Youth Dance for those in Grade 6 -8
Tickets: $5; $4 for YAC Card Holders and $6 day of
Get your tickets at any centre starting Monday, May 17, 2010
A limited amount of tickets will be available at the doo... more
Learn to navigate your way around the universe with The AstroNats! Fri Jun 4 / 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
Philharmonic Fundraiser Sat Jun 5 / 8:30am - 2:30pm The Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra is taking to the street to raise funds.
At 167 May Ave. Richmond Hill, members and supporters of the RHPO have gathered their treasures and are offering them for sale.
Large selection of books, craft items,... more
Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church is serving pancakes! Sat Jun 5 / 9:00am - 11:00am A pancake breakfast - a great way to start the weekend!
Your delicious breakfst includes pancakes with toppings of berries or whipped cream, scrambled eggs, sausages, juice, tea or coffee; all for only $6.00. Location: Richmond Hill Presbyteri... more
Mill Pond Splash Art Exhibition and Sale Sat Jun 5 / 11:00am - Sun Jun 6 / 5:00pm The adult fine art students of Valerie Kent will presenting their annual Mill Pond Splash Art Show and Sale at the Mill Pond Gallery
There will be wonderful oils, acrylics, and watercolours available in a variety of subject matter, including f... more
Lots of free fun activities at the Grand Opening of the new CIBC Sat Jun 5 / 11:00am - 3:00pm The new CIBC branch at Leslie and Elgin Mills invites the community to their open house.
> Meet and greet with Kai-lan, a costumed character, between 11 am to 2pm
> Enter a draw for a chance to win 1 Weber Genesis Grill or 1 $1000.00 GIC
>... more
Community Event at Loblaws (Elgin Mills) Sat Jun 5 / 11:00am - 4:00pm Come out for some food and fun!
- live band - Glenn Marias Band - free give aways- food samples- Charity BBQ with proceeds going to our local Krasman Centre and President’s Choice Children’s Charity- Fire Department- Police
For more inf... more
Family Fitnik presented by Hillcrest at the Mill Pond Sat Jun 5 / 11:30am - 2:00pm Spend a fun filled afternoon together with your family and learn about ways to stay FIT at the 2010 Family Fitnik presented by Hillcrest.
All are invited to come and experience exciting interactive activities for the whole family!
Activities w... more
Kidproof's "Babysitter Training" Program for boys and girls ages 11-14 Sat Jun 5 / 10:00am - 5:00pm Take the #1 Babysitters Training Course in the Nation! So you want to be a babysitter? That is fantastic! Parents everywhere are jumping for joy because one thing is sure, great babysitters are in demand!
Becoming a babysitter is serious... more
Observing Night at The Observatory Sat Jun 5 / 9:00pm - 11:00pm On most Saturday nights, beginning April 24, 2010, 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... more
Mill Pond Splash Ecological Festival Sun Jun 6 / 12:00pm - 4:30pm There's something for everyone at the 12th Annual Richmond Hill Mill Pond Splash!
♦ Learn about the conservation of urban streams and rivers such as the Don
♦ Find out how to get involved in local environmental stewardship... more
A time for tea and scones at the Burr House Fri Jul 9 / 12:30pm - Sun Jul 11 / 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
Laugher Club - free session, hahaha! Mon Jun 7 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club has its next free sessionon Monday June 7th.
It 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 meditation technique... more
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times - Using the wisdom of karma to practice patience Mon Jun 7 / 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
Cakes Richer Than Bill Gates! at Loblaw Cooking School Mon Jun 7 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join Pastry Chef Monica Rovillard as she creates two incredibly rich-tasting Argentinean cakes, ideal to serve with tea or coffee or for any special occasion.
Start with Brazo Gitano, a cream-filled Argentinean version of a Swiss roll, great with Ch... more
Inspirational Movie of the Week - Outsourced Tue Jun 8 / 8:00pm Continuing this week at Living Free Wellness - Inspirational Movie Showings!
Back by popular demand is Outsourced - Life Lessons in a Global Marketplace - a delightful romantic comedy
Click here for a review... more
Open House for RH Centennial Pipe Band - Junior Players Needed! Tue Jun 8 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This is a call to youth between the ages of 12 to 18 to come find out about playing the bagpipe or snare drum with the Richmond Hill Centennial Pipe Band.
This band was formed in 1973 as part of the Richmond Hill Centennial Celebratio... more
Blue Collar Layoffs : The End Or The Beginning? Tue Jun 8 / 6:00pm - 8:30pm Did you work in the manufacturing sector and lose your job? Or are you fearful that you will be laid off soon?
Karin Lindner from Karico Solutions offers an empowering workshop to help you move forward with your life.
This is a complimentary semi... more
Early Childhood Open House at Waldorf Wed Jun 9 / 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
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Networking Event at Costco Wed Jun 9 / 7:30am - 9:00am This month's RHCOC networking breakfast is at Costco.
Potential members are very welcome to come out to this event.
Bring your business cards and brochures.
Prepare a 30 second infomercial for your introduction
Location: Costco &n... more
Stop by the Farmer's Market at Hillcrest Mall Wed Jun 9 / 10:00am - 6:00pm Come by for some locally grown 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 vegetables, including locall... more
A Public Meeting to Discuss the Town's New Official Plan Wed Jun 9 / 7:30pm A Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 9th with a formal presentation on the proposed new Official Plan.The public will be provided with an opportunity to submit their comments to Council.
The development of Richmond Hill’s prop... more
Crazy Networking - a great opportunity to make business connections Thu Jun 10 / 10:00am Crazy Networking will meet again on June 10th 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 has... more
A 5 Week Course in Meditation and Self-Hypnosis Thu Jun 10 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Here is an opportunity to participate in a comprehensive course in meditation and self-hypnosis, close to home and for a reasonable fee.
This course consists of five, two-hour sessions during which participants will be exposed to a variety of m... more
Pathways to Wine - an event to help our local families in crisis Thu Jun 10 / 6:30pm - 9:30pm Please come and enjoy... an evening of fine wine and ale, mellow jazz and gourmet hors d’oeuvres, while helping to inspire and empower young people in crisis to turn their lives around.
Don’t miss this opportunity to have fun and relax i... more
Sharing Circle continues at Living Free Wellness Thu Jun 10 / 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.
This group continues until the summer
Please click here to find out more
$5.00 donati... more
Professional Engineers of Ontario invite Bryon Wilfert to their breakfast meeting Fri Jun 11 / 7:00am - 9:30am York Chapter is proud to present its 4th Breakfast Meeting.
The objective of this meeting is to bring our members together with their elected representatives to learn about topics of importance to the engineering community.
Our guest for this... more
Time for Tea and Scones, and admiring some beautiful art Fri Jun 11 / 12:30pm - Sun Jun 13 / 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
Cliffhanger Fri Jun 11 / 8:00pm - Sat Jun 26 / 8:00pm When an ethics professor is turned down for the promotion he deserves by a vengeful rival, he commits an unthinkable act in a moment of emotion. Now facing a moral dilemma of his own, he and his wife try to cover their tracks in the face of a... more
Learn to navigate your way around the universe with The AstroNats! Fri Jun 11 / 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
Heritage Village Festival 2010 Sat Jun 12 / 9:00am - 5:00pm Please mark you calendars for this annual event.
The streets are closed to allow the community to come out and celebrate!
There's entertainment, crafts, kids activities, food and more.
Vendors interested in participating in this even... more
Doors Open Richmond Hill Sat Jun 12 / 10:00am - 4:00pm The Ontario Heritage Trust – the Province’s lead heritage agency - and the Town of Richmond Hill invite the community to take part in the second annual Doors Open Richmond Hill
What is Doors Open?
In 2002, the Ontario Heritage... more
Introduction to Internet Marketing Sat Jun 12 / 2:00pm Learn the foundations of Internet Marketing and online promotion.
This is a FREE Internet Marketing Seminar
With so many options in terms of how you can promote your business online, why do most people shy away from the internet completely? The ans... more
Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club Open House Sat Jun 12 / 1:30pm The Richmond Hill Lawn Bowling Club has been here in Town since 1918!
They have both social and competitive bowlers, and welcome people of all ages and abilities to join us in the summer months for some fun.
Their bowling season runs from May... more
Accomplished Local Artists at the Mill Pond Gallery Sat Jun 12 / 11:00am - Sun Jun 13 / 5:00pm Apama Shahrzad and Sue Forster Guerrero have brought to the Mill Pond Gallery their original paintings of abstracts, human figure, animals and landscape in oils, acrylics, watercolour and mixed media.
Complimentary refreshments!
Location: Mil... more
Observing Night at The Observatory Sat Jun 12 / 9:00pm - 11:00pm On most Saturday nights, beginning April 24, 2010, 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... more
Women's Car Care Clinic Mon Jun 14 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm What would you do?
Calling all women interested in learning about:
> Basic Car Maintenance
> Personal Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Location: Lexus of Richmond Hill ... more
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times - Wisdom realizing the dream-like nature of the world Mon Jun 14 / 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
Pamper Night - with meetforbiz Mon Jun 14 / 6:30pm - 9:30pm Come out and enjoy a little “me time”......treat yourself to some Fun, indulge in a little pampering and savour some tasty treats!
> “Open Mike” forum for all attendees
> Exciting Door Prizes
Come out and make s... more
Strawberrries and Song Mon Jun 14 / 7:30pm - Tue Jun 15 / 7:30pm Cantabile Chorale of York Region presents its traditional June Cabaret Spectacular, featuring music from the shows, rock 'n' roll hits from the 1950's by their pop songsters and star turns by their own talented soloists.
Alll this plus:- s... more
The Shelves are Empty at Our Local Home Base Youth Drop In Centre The shelves are bare and in need of replenishing at Home Base, at the youth in crisis drop in centre located at Yonge and Canyon Creek
"The bottom line is we need more food for the summer months. If possible could you spread the word in our co... more
CHATS Recognizes Seniors Month This June marks the 26th anniversary of Seniors’ Month in Ontario, a month where we recognize the contributions seniors make in our society and raise awareness of their special needs.
For 30 years, CHATS has been a part of our community’... more
Forget Everything You Knew :: It is a sad message.
• Alzheimer’s disease is not only a disease of the elderly but that it can begin in one’s 40’s;
• Alzheimer’s disease is not about forgetfulness but a disease of the brain tha... 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
OFFERING A HAND - The Multiple Sclerosis Society, York Region South Chapter Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating disease. There are estimated to now be about 1500 people living in and around Richmond Hill that are affected by MS.
The person with MS can suffer from a range of neurological symptoms including:
- muscle weakne... more
RICHMOND HILL STRENGTHENS BUSINESS TIES IN CHINA Mayor Dave Barrow helped strengthen relations with both Richmond Hill and Chinese businesses along with Chinese government officials at two key events this week as part of a trade mission to China that he is currently on.
As one of the delegates of... more
Announcing the 2010/2011 Richmond Hill Theatre Line Up This season's productions are a celebration of how great a place Richmond Hill has become.
We will be able to see very high quality performances. Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts in not just a minor community theatre - it... more
Theatre's Membership Program - 3 Options, Lots of Benefits There are many very good reasons to become a member:1) Cost savings - just do the math. At up to 20% off you don't need to order many tickets to make this worthwhile. Unlike a subscription, as a member you can pick and choose not only whic... more
Attention Teachers - Plan on Coming to the Richmond Hill Theatre Right in our own backyard!
It is not necessary to take students downtown or to Stratford to have that very important theatrical experience.
Last year over 6000 students from here in Town and surrounding areas, including downtown TO, came... more
