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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
Stop by the Farmer's Market at Hillcrest Mall Wed Jun 9 / 10:30am - 6:30pm 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
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
Looking Out or Looking In ~ A 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
Cliffhanger - a Curtain Club Production Fri Jun 11 / 8:00pm - Sat Jun 26 / 8:00pm What is Cliffhanger all about?
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... 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
HUMANITARIAN SPEAKER SERIES Fri Jun 11 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm The Canadian Red Cross, Region of York, Youth Action Group has extended an open invitation to join them for an evening dedicated to Humanitarian Speakers that have devoted their lives to serving humanity.
This evening’s Humantarian Speaker: Ag... 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 Lots to do and see!
The streets are closed to allow the community to come out and celebrate!
There's crafts, petting zoo, pony rides, kids activities, food and more.
There are 3 stages set up along the street to provide non stop enterta... more
Doors Open Richmond Hill Sat Jun 12 / 10:00am - 4:00pm Come out and take in some of Richmond Hill’s unique cultural treasures. Even long-time Richmond Hill residents will likely learn something new about their hometown after visiting this year’s Doors Open sites.
This year’s theme of &... 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
Krazy Cactus hosts UFC Sat Jun 12 * The old saying; "if you do not have anything nice to say, do not say anything at all" is applicable to this payperview event*
With that in mind;
"UFC legends Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell and Rich "Ace" Franklin are set to square off at UFC 115 live... more
Wesbrook Residents Association's "Ponies in the Park Carnival" Sun Jun 13 / 11:30am - 2:30pm All are invited to come to Westbrook Residents' Association annual Ponies in the Park Carnival
Lots to do!
> BBQ> Jumping Castle> Electric cars> Richmond Hill Fire Department,> York Regional Police Canine Unit> Sno-Cones> Cotto... 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
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
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
High Conflict Divorce - a parent workshop Tue Jun 15 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm The Jewish Family and Child Services present a workshop for parents wanting to develop strategies and techniques to deal with a High Conflict situation and help to lessen the impact of that conflict on their children.
This workshop requires ac... more
Habitat for Humanity York Region's Summer Social Wed Jun 16 / 6:30pm It’s that time of year again. With this first taste of spring Habitat for Humanity York Region are beginning to plan for our upcoming Summer Social (formerly known as our annual Wine & Cheese).
Proceeds from this event will benef... more
Farmer's Market at Hillcrest Wed Jun 16 / 10:30am - 6:30pm 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
Birdies and Bogeys - Charity Golf Tournament for Hospice Richmond Hill Wed Jun 16 / 11:00am - 9:00pm Hospice Richmond Hill presents a Birdies and Bogeys golf tournament.
Location: Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club
Cost: $185 per golfer, $700 for foursomeIncludes premiuim lunch, dinner, gift packages, and a full day of pre-summer golfing fu... more
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association Social Meeting Wed Jun 16 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm The Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association Social Meeting will be held this month at newly opened CIBC branch at the SW corner of Leslie and Elgin Mills.
The topic for this month will be the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
This meetin... more
York Regional Police Recruiting Session Wed Jun 16 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Home » Events » York Regional Police Recruiting Session
York Regional Police Recruiting SessionWed May 12, 2010 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The York Regional Police Recruit... more
Sharing Circle at Living Free Wellness Thu Jun 17 / 7:00pm - 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
Adolescents and Divorce - a Workshop for Parents Thu Jun 17 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This workshop, "Adolescents and Divorce" is for parents who have adolescents and are going through a separation or divorce.
The focus is on understanding your adolescent during this transitional time and helping them to cope
Location: The Prom... more
First Time Home Buyers Seminar - presented at the new CIBC branch Thu Jun 17 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Take advantage of financial advice that matters.
Get the information you need to make the right financial decisions for you.
Light refreshments will be served.
For more information or to reserve your spot for this evenings presentation please call... more
Learn to navigate your way around the universe with The AstroNats! Fri Jun 18 / 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
Time for Tea and Scones, and admiring some beautiful art Fri Jun 18 / 12:30pm - Sun Jun 20 / 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
Oak Ridges Fair - 3 days of great fun!! Fri Jun 18 - Sun Jun 20 The event will feature vendors, artists and entertainment, bands, contests, and on Friday night until Sunday, carnival rides.
Here is the event schedule:
FRIDAY JUNE 18
> 7:00 - 8:30 THE JOE SCHEPIS BAND
> Dusk Large Screen Movie In The Par... more
Your Great Life Workshop - a Fundrasier for Toastmaster's Gavel Clubs of Africa Sat Jun 19 / 1:00pm - 5:00pm Toastmasters is a long time international organization that is very active here in Richmond Hill and all of York Region.
It is a proven effective and affordable way to become better at expressing yourself in front of people, and hen... more
The Canadian Cancer Relay For Life at Richmond Green Fri Jun 18 / 7:00pm - Sat Jun 19 / 7:00am The Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser.
It is an opportunity to: > get together with family and friends> celebrate cancer survivors> remember loved ones lost to cancer> fight back in the hope of finding a cure for this te... more
An Interesting Intriguing Mother Daughter Art Exhibit Sat Jun 19 / 10:00am - Sun Jun 20 / 5:00pm This weekend's "Individual Artist Exhibition and Sale" features Mazarine Memon and her mom Kety Bagwalla
Kety is passionate about silk painting and paints almost anything that catches her fancy.
She has participated in juried shows, cond... more
Star Talk at The Observatory Sat Jun 19 / 9:00pm Star Talk nights begin with a 30-minute illustrated talk given by a Canadian astronomer or space expert in the main lecture hall.
There are 2 showings this evening - 9 pm and 10 pm
This evening the guest speaker is Dr. Roberto Abraham
These talks... more
Father's Day Brunch at the Legion Sun Jun 20 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Here's a great way to treat Dad on Father's Day. The Legion is having a special Father's Day brunch.
Tickets - $6.00 per person (should be purchased in advance)
Location: Royal Canadian Legion &n... more
York Region Music Celebration Festival Gala Concert Sun Jun 20 / 6:30pm The York Region Music Celebration Festival Gala Concert and Award Presentation will showcase our local young talented musicians.
Jacques Israelievitch, internationally renowned violinist, will be featured at this York Region Music Celebration Festiv... more
Micmacs à tire-larigot - a Reel Thing film Mon Jun 21 / 7:00pm Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s gorgeously romantic Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain is unquestionably one of the most beloved and popular films of the last decade. Jeunet’s amazing visual vocabulary and hyperactive imagination provi... more
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times - Wisdom understanding the ultimate nature of things Mon Jun 21 / 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
Father's Day Dinner at Loblaw Cooking School Tue Jun 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm If the best road to a man's heart is through his stomach, then tonight's class puts you in the fast lane!
Treat your husband, father, or father-in-law with this robust meal prepared by culinary instructor Paola Moscato.
Your delicious, man-sized me... 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 About Alzheimer's 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 b... 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
JOIN YORK REGIONAL POLICE AS AN AUXILIARY OFFICER The York Regional Police Uniform Recruiting Unit is inviting anyone who is interested in policing to give back to their community and apply for a unique and rewarding opportunity to become an Auxiliary Officer.
York Region is of one of the fastest-g... 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
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
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
