Many of us will be away on holidays and consequently there are fewer events planned for the next two months.
If you are planning any events please send me an email.
Hope you're enjoying the nice weather!
Marj Andre
Come enjoy the Theatre this summer!! With warmer weather finally here, the focus for the theatre staff is now on events for the summer.They are finalizing programs for the evenings, presenting a Tuesday night jazz series beginning on Tuesday July 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the outdoor... 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 24 / 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
Local Artist, Jospehine Sherman, Captures Nature Wed Jun 24 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Josephine Sherman, an award winning artist and local Richmond Hill resident, is currently exhibiting at the "Skylight Gallery" just up in Aurora.She invites you to come to the gallery and view this beautiful exhibit on Wednesday... more
Management & Assertiveness Training The Family Services of York Region is offering to those here in Richmond Hill and the community beyond a very worthwhile program that may benefit yourself or you may wish to forward this information on to someone you know.The Stress Management & Asse... more
An Introduction To Meditation - Free Lecture and Instructions Wed Jun 24 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm Mindfulness Meditation, presented by Dr. Martin Rappeport, is a twenty-five hundred year old technique for calming the body and quieting the mind, and is based on simple awareness of the breath. Learning to relax increases our capacity to cope w... more
Building an Investment portfolio - THINK DIFFERENT! Thu Jun 25 / 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
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
Open Gates Garden Tour Sat Jun 27 / 10:00am - 4:00pm Enjoy a summer day strolling through eight beautiful private gardens in Richmond Hill, get ideas for your own large or small space, and meet members of the Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society at its fifth annual Open Gates Garden Tour. Ope... more
The Open Gates Garden Tour - Art Exhibition and Sale Sat Jun 27 / 11:00am - Sun Jun 28 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists participates in the Open Gates Garden Tour, with an exhibition of "Floral paintings on our walls".A special feature of this weekend is a "Plant Exchange". Please bring a plant from your garden - it should be a... more
Reza Moridi's Annual Canada Day Tea Sat Jun 27 / 1:00pm - 3:00pm Reza Moridi invites the town for an early Canada Day celebration. He is hosting his Annual Canada Day Tea. Come and sample the teas of the world! There will also be cake, balloons and entertainment.Everyone is welcome ̵... more
Bite down (on a hamburg) at the dentist! Sat Jun 27 / 1:00pm Dr. Shimi and his dental office staff want to invite the community to help them celebrate their first year anniversary of their practice at Yonge Smiles. They're serving hamburgs, hotdogs (and veggie burgers too).Mayor... more
Ward 6 Summerfest Sun Jun 28 / 12:00pm - 3:00pm Godwin Chan has organized a Summerfest for Ward 6. There's a free BBQ, (while quantities last) and there will be performances including police service dog demonstration. Location: David Hamilton Park (next to Ed Sackf... more
The Biggest Jam Session in Richmond Hill Sun Jun 28 / 3:00pm - 9:00pm On June 28th 2009, The League Of Rock & Cosmo Music team up to produce the biggest jam session Ontario's ever seen!!Anyone who can play an instrument or sing is welcome. There will be tons of prizes with hourly giveaways! It's Simple! Sign in, Tell u... more
Esposizione di Arte e Moda ~ A Celebration of Art, Fashion & Music Sun Jun 28 / 1:00pm This grand event is presented by the Amica Circle of Friends, and Caprice Productions. You are invited to come and enjoy an afternoon of music, fashion and art demonstrations and a chance to purchase unique items. This event is in support... more
"Cancer is hard, Walking isn't" My name is Marlene Kershaw, I'm now 64 years old and a little over 5 years ago I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I was absolutely shocked with the news as I had always been health conscious, eating properly, being active and besides... more
Meditation Class ~ Three secrets to successful relationships Mon Jun 29 / 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
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 First Aid Training The York Region Red Cross Society is offering their very worthwhile First Aid Course at a variety of times and at 2 locations. Many students will require this accreditation for summer jobs.One can choose to come on the first day of the cour... more
Canada Day celebrations presented by the Town of Richmond Hill Wed Jul 1 / 10:00am - 10:00pm This exciting day presents a variety of activities for the entire family including children's village games, musical entertainment, midway, food pavilion, and so much more. The day's celebrations end with the largest municipal... more
Richmond Hill artist, Valerie Kent, offers a course up in Haliburton Sat Jul 4 / 9:00am - 5:00pm Are you thinking that you might want to expand your horizons this summer? Would getting away for a day to immerse yourself in an art class be a possibility? Valerie Kent is teaching again this year at the Haliburton School of Fine Ar... more
Organic Magic with Worms Tue Jul 7 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society has as their guest speaker this evening Cathy Nesbitt. She will talk about worms!! Turn kitchen waste and paper into nature's finest fertilizer!!All are invited to attend.Location: McConaghy Se... more
Can't get to church on Summer Sundays? Can't get to church on Summer Sundays? Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church invites you to a new summer midweek services. "Cool Summer Praise" will be happening on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 from July 8th until the last Wednesday in August in... more
Front Garden Recognition Program 2009 is the eighth 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. In 2008, more than 800 gardens received a sign. But w... more
