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Heritage Village Festival ~ Come one, Come All!! Sat Jun 13 / 9:00am - 5:00pm Mark your calendars! This is one of the biggest events in Richmond Hill. A portion of Yonge Street, between Major MacKenzie Dr and Crosby Ave is closed to traffic and the street comes alive with crafters and artisans, heritage and co... more
Richmond Hill's Doors Swing Open! Sat Jun 13 / 10:00am - 4:00pm Richmond Hilll Doors Open will allow the residents and visitors to access some of the unique and intriguing locations located right here in Richmond Hill. More than a dozen intriguing cultural, historic and religious sites within... more
Jesse Cook is coming back to town! Mon Jul 6 / 8:00pm The theatre manager, Michael Grit, has just made the announcement that they have been offered, and accepted, a date with Jesse Cook on Monday July 6, 2009. He is going to be in New York City later that week to film a PBS special and has ask... more
CHATS celebrates Seniors' Month June 2009 marks the 25th 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. Since 1980, Community Home Assistance To Seniors (CHA... more
Wood Block Art Demonstrations by local artist Rose Hirano Wed Jun 10 / 12:00pm - 5:00pm Rose Hirano invites you to come and visit. Her downtown Richmond Hill studio is now open every Wednesday afternoon from 12-5pm. Come visit and see how the multi-step reduction wood block is done. She may be carving a wood block or printing a particul... more
Eighth Annual Pathways to Wine Event Thu Jun 11 / 6:30pm - 9:30pm To help out with the Pathways Home Base Drop in Centre located in Richmond Hill, you are invited to come out to the Pathways to Wine event being held at Willow Springs Winery.This event features premium wines, supplied by Liffo... more
Nordic Pole Walking Demonstration Sat Jun 13 / 9:00am Join Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck, PhD in sports medicine science, past coach with the Olympic Germany Track and Field team, to learn about Nordic Pole Walking, a low impact aerobic exercise that has been embraced by over 10 million Europeans, and is j... more
Group Heritage Village Day, Show and Sale Sat Jun 13 / 11:00am - Sun Jun 14 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists celebratte Heritage Village DayThe 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! Location: Mill Pond Gallery 314 Mill St... more
Richmond Hill Canoe Club Open House Sun Jun 14 / 12:00pm - 3:00pm The Richmond Hill Canoe Club invites the community to a "Try it Out for a Twoonie" and Registration Open House on Sunday June 14, 2009 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the clubhouse on Lake Wilcox in Sunset Beach Park.This is a great way to experience the L... more
Macrobiotic Dinner & Discussion Sun Jun 14 / 6:00pm - 7:30pm The Moksha Yoga Richmond Hill studio invites the community to join them for a Macrobiotic Vegan dinner with Alice Fava, a yoga enthusiast and teacher of macrobiotics. You will learn to prepare a delicious balanced food in new a... more
RHCCC Women's Summer Bible Study This study is open to all women and will take place in the chapel or alternate location such as a park weather permitting. So pray for good weather! There are meetings every other Thursday, starting May 21, but it is not necessary to attend all. The... more
Red Cross Babysitting Course - offered at the Rexall Centre Fri Jun 26 / 9:00am - 4:00pm Now summer is out it may be an ideal time for the older children to take a baby sitting course. As parents of young children, you may want to encourage your favourite babysitter to take this training.The Red Cross Society is offering this cour... more
Attention Knitters! - Casting off the Cold is meeting Sun Jun 14 / 1:00pm Casting Off the Cold, a network of volunteer knitters and crocheters will meet on Sunday, June 14th at 1 pm and this is an open invitation to all who may be interested.From an initial membership of five, the group has grown to over 30 members ov... more
Fisherman's Pier - A Seafood Lover's Cooking Class Mon Jun 15 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This cooking class features a sensational selection of seafood prepared by Chef Jim Comishen. Beginning with Escargots "Chef Jim" Style served over Phyllo Cups and finished with Pernod. Prepared next is elegant, creamy and rich Seafood Ch... more
Layoff during Difficult Times - The End or a New Beginning? Mon Jun 15 / 6:00pm - 6:45pm Karin Lindner, of KARICO Performance Solutions, will offer guidance, emotional support, build up self esteem, increase self awareness, assistance in finding a potential new direction in life. This is a personal growth workshop for peop... more
Meditation Classes -What's the point of complaining Mon Jun 15 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Rose Hirano is offering a series of meditation classes focusing on Improving Relationships with Others These meditation classes are open to the public and are perfectly suitable for those new to meditation. These classes will introduce&nbs... more
Learn about Lavender Tue Jun 16 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society has as their guest speaker this evening Kate Seaver. She will talk about growing, harvesting, and using Lavender, a decorative and highly fragrant plant. Location: McConaghy Sen... more
Try Something New The motto is "Try a New Activity ~ Create a New Attitude". The Town's Parks & Recreation department is trying to help us expand our horizons. Over 20 activities are being offered free of charge at various locations throughout Richmo... more
Women's Health Today Workshop - Anti-Aging Medicine Tue Jun 16 / 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 "Anti- Aging Medicine: What is... more
Ward 5 Open House Tue Jun 16 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Nick Papa, the councillor for Ward 5, is having a Resident's Open House at the Richvale Community Centre. He invites anyone to contact him ahead of time if they want to have a lengthy discussion!!Nick's email is npapa@richmondhill.ca... more
Strawberry Supper -- Mmmm!!! Thu Jun 18 / 4:00pm - 7:00pm The Richvale Lioness Club invites you out to a delicious strawberry supper, in support of all the good works that they do in our community. Ham, roast beef, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls, coffee, tea, strawberries and icecream, and dessert... more
Terrific Tapas: Small Plates of Spain Thu Jun 18 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm What could be hotter than Spanish tapas (appetizers)? Chef Elise Burton will show participants the basics of throwing a tapas party. Classic tapas will include chilled Gazpacho, Tostadas, Gambas al Ajillo (sauteed and deliciously garlickl... more
Building an Investment Portfolio - THINK DIFFERENT ! Thu Jun 18 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm YOU ARE INVITED TO AN EVENING with Michael Korman. B .Comm, FMA, FCSI of Raymond James. Michael shows how to look for companies with strong balance sheet operating cash flow instead of an earnings approach. He will show why cash is so important and h... more
Relay for Life 2009 ~ happening at Richmond Green Fri Jun 19 / 7:00pm - Sat Jun 20 / 7:00am The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in the hope of... more
Mill Pond Gallery Show and Sale Sat Jun 20 / 11:00am - Sun Jun 21 / 5:00pm This weekend features the original works produced by the local artists Christine Lippa and Mary Kapogiannis.Prices for their pieces begin at $100.The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Plenty of parking and refreshments are ser... more
Signature Dessert Tea ~ Bloomin' Strawberry Social Sat Jun 20 / 1:00pm - 2:30pm Come for a berry berry good time! No other fruit says summer than strawberries. Enjoy tea and a "berry" special dessert overlooking the garden of Amos Wright ParkSittings are at 1:00p.m. and 2:30p.m.Location: Heritage Centre&n... more
Fabulous Used Book Sale!! Sat Jun 20 / 10:00am - 1:00pm The Hill Potters Guild has organized a used book sale to help fund their creative endevours.As well as books there are videos, DVDs, CDs and records. It's a great way to stalk up on summer reading.Location: Burr House Parking Lot&nb... more
Partner Yoga Sun Jun 21 / 1:30pm Ready to try something new. This practice involves trust, touch, intimacy, communication and play! Unlike paratner-assisted yoga where one person is doing the yoga posture and another is assisting, the postures in partner yoga are mutually bene... more
Oak Ridges Lions Family Fair Fri Jun 19 / 6:00pm - Sun Jun 21 / 10:00pm The Oak Ridges Lions Club is proud to host the 6th Annual Oak Ridges Family Fair on Friday, June 19 to Sunday June 21, 2009. The Fair will be held rain or shine at Ozark Park (Oak Ridges Recreation Centre and Arena – 70 Old Colony Road) in Rich... more
Sushi for Beginners - presented at Loblaw Cooking School Mon Jun 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Despite popular belief, sushi means "vinegar rice", not "raw fish", and it's usually made with vinegar rice, seafood, vegetables, egg and other tasty ingredients. Chef David Chung will teach you the basics of this delicious Asian delicacy, incl... more
Meditation Class ~ Is this about me or is this about you? Mon Jun 22 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Rose Hirano is offering a series of meditation classes focusing on Improving Relationships with Others These meditation classes are open to the public and are perfectly suitable for those new to meditation. These classes will introduce proven methods... more
Annual Strawberry Supper at St. Matthew's United Church Tue Jun 23 / 5:00pm - 7:30pm You are invited to come out to St. Matthew's United Church for a wonderful summer supper of cold roast beef, ham, selection of salads, cake, ice cream and fresh Ontario strawberries, plus coffee/tea/juice. Tickets: $14, children... more
Hospice Richmond Hill Summer Memorial Mon Jun 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Hospice Richmond Hill invites you to join them to remember our loved ones through music, meditation, prayer & poetry .Location: Unity Park - corner of Roseview & Pugsley There is no fee to partake in this event.For further information... more
