Art Garfunkel - Date Change - now coming in December Tue Dec 1 / 8:00pm - Wed Dec 2 / 8:00pm The dates for Art Garfunkel's appearance at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts have been changed to December 1st & 2nd. Recognized as one of the legends of pop music and blessed with a voice of unbelievable cla... more
Vibrations 2009 Art Show & Sale Wed Aug 19 / 10:15am - Sun Aug 23 / 5:00pm A local Richmond Hill artist has organized an art show just over in Unionville and she hopes to see some Richmond Hill residents come and visit!Diana Li has been a resident of Richmond Hill for more than 10 years; she is a member of... more
22nd Annual Multiple Sclerosis - York South Chapter Golf Tournament Wed Aug 19 / 10:30am - 8:00pm The organizing committee of the York South MS Golf Tournament is pleased to announce that the 22nd annual event will be held on Wednesday August 19th, 2009 at the Mandarin Golf Club (Markham) The York South MS chapter was established in 198... more
Wood Block Art Demo & Green Tea Wed Aug 19 / 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
Etz Limon (Lemon Tree) - presented as part of the Theatre's Summer Film Series Wed Aug 19 / 7:00pm Another thought provoking film is presented as part of the Theatre's Summer film series.This evening's fill is entitled Etz Limon (Lemon Tree) Here's the story line:"Salma, a Palestinian widow - living there for decades - , has to stand up against he... more
Country Hoe Down ~ at Valley Vista Wed Aug 19 / 2:00pm - 4:00pm The new Valley Vista Retirement Residence invites the community to come to a Country Hoe Down at their new facility just west of Bathurst and south of Major MacKenzie Dr.They'll have some good old country merriment and some tasty country fare.Space i... more
Richmond Hill Women's Association Wed Aug 19 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm The Richmond Hill Women's Association's August meeting will be hosted by Maryam Tomazadeh of Kiddies Korner Childcare & Indoor Playground Sonia Nicolucci of RnR Parenting, Certified Parent Educator & Professional Coach , will be speaking on the... more
Layoff During Difficult Times - The End or a New Beginning? Wed Aug 19 / 6:00pm - 8:45pm Did you lose your job? Are you fearful and stuck, looking for guidance? Are you ready to be pro-active and make a plan for your life? Do you need help identifying and setting your goals? Do you want a confidence boost and create more self-awareness?... 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
The Good Brothers come back to the Mill Pond Park!! Thu Aug 20 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Back by popular demand, The Good Brothers return to the Mill Pond Park.This is a free outdoor concert. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to each concert for seating. .
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A great summer evening in Richmond Hill - music and art Thu Aug 20 / 6:00pm - 9:30pm Have you had a chance to visit the Mill Pond Gallery yet this summer? The gallery is open every Thursday (6 pm to 9:30 pm) when there are concerts in the park. In August the local artists featured are:- Sue Foerster- Wanda Wintrobe- O... more
Your guide to public speaking Vocal Power ~ Your guide to public speaking - by Earl Sky When speaking in public, it is often not what you say but how you say it. Public speaking is an exchange of energy between the speaker and the audience. Here are a few tips to makin... more
Humber Celebrations at the Oak Ridges Corridor Park Sat Aug 22 / 9:30am - 12:00pm Join in the fun for the whole family on Saturday morning August 22nd to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the designation of the Humber as a Canadian Heritage River .
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and the Oak Ridges Frien... more
Creativity and Wellness Studio Sat Aug 22 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Discover and nurture the artist inside of you through a self exploring and expression art group offered by Soul Care Studio.You will have the opportunity to understand yourselves in a new and creative way and express your thoughts and emotions throug... more
Online Petition To Protect David Dunlap Observatory Lands Some background information from Bryon Wilfert.The David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) Lands have been a valuable part of Richmond Hill since 1935. The Observatory has laid the ground for significant advancements in astronomical research, and it has also... more
Come view the night skies at the David Dunlap Observatory Sat Aug 22 / 8:00pm - 9:00pm The tour begins with a 30-minute illustrated talk given by a Canadian astronomer or space expert talk in the main lecture hall. These talks are geared for all ages (no math) and focus on exciting projects involving Canadian space scientists. Inside t... more
Valerie Kent Art Courses Starting in September Valerie Kent has long been teaching painting in Richmond Hill and is offering adults watercolour and acrylic plus water soluable oil courses this fall at the Mill Pond Gallery at 314 Mill Street. Her courses are suitable for all levels and the teac... more
An Outdoor Yoga Class to support Breast Cancer Survior Sun Aug 23 / 7:30am - 9:00am A number of the staff at the Kortright Centre live here in Richmond Hill and they wanted to support a family member who is a breast cancer surviror. They have organized an "Outdoor Yoga Fund Raiser for Breast Cancer" The funds raised will... more
The Mill Pond Gallery is open this Sunday Sun Aug 23 / 11:00am - 5:00pm Have you had a chance to visit the Mill Pond Gallery yet this summer? The gallery is open every Sunday (11 am to 5 pm) and Thursday (6 pm to 9:30 pm) when there are concerts in the park. In August the local artists featured are:-... more
Meditation Class - Stop being a slave to your mind - master it! Mon Aug 24 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Rose Hirano is offering a series of meditation classes focusing on Powerful Clear Mind.These meditation classes are open to the public and are perfectly suitable for those new to meditation.The focus on this evening will be "stop being a slave to you... more
Tuesday Jazz Series Tue Aug 25 / 7:30pm Come out and enjoy a summer evening in downtown Richmond Hill. This evening's jazz performer is Eric St. Laurent.There is no charge to attend these events and the plaza is licensed to enhance your enjoyment.... more
Wood Block Art Demo & Green Tea Wed Aug 26 / 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
The Ant Bully will be shown under the stars Wed Aug 26 / 6:00pm - 8:30pm JOIN YORK REGIONAL POLICE UNDER THE STARS FOR FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT AND A LESSON ON BULLYING York Regional Police is inviting York Region families to join them for a movie shown under the stars at the Community Safety Village of York Region located in t... more
King of the Camp - shown outdoors Wed Aug 26 / 7:00pm This screening is by a local film by local director Sean Cisterna and they will have a few actors from the film there as well as they will be selling their DVDs.Just bring a lawn chair or a blanket. The movie starts at dusk! And it's free!... more
Who Can Sing? - Vocal Auditions Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir has announced an open call for classical singers. Artistic Director Vincent Cheng encouraged people to audition by stating that "This is an opportunity to join the award-winning Vocal Horizons Chamber Choir this season in... more
The Leopard Wed Aug 26 / 7:00pm This is the last of the Summer Film Series presented at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.Admission is only $5.Here's a synopsis:"In the 1860s, a dying aristocracy struggles to maintain itself against a harsh Sicilian landscape. The fi... more
The Mill Pond Gallery is open for concert goers Thu Aug 27 / 6:00pm - 9:30pm Have you had a chance to visit the Mill Pond Gallery yet this summer? Compliment your Mill Pond concert evening with a stroll across Mill Street to visit our local artists.The gallery is open every Thursday (6 pm to 9:30 pm) when there are... more
Fearless Living ~ the Secret to Overcome Your Personal Obstacles Thu Aug 27 / 6:00pm - 8:45pm Worrying about losing your job?Lack confidence?Need help identifying your goals?Need help creating your action plan?Not sure what to do next?Want to move forward?If you answered "yes" to any of these you may want to invest some time.Join Human Perfor... more
Fleetwood Nicks - Fleetwood Mac Tribute ~ at the Mill Pond Park Thu Aug 27 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This is the last of the season. The Fleetwood Nicks perform a Fleetwood Mac tribute.This is a free outdoor concert. Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions to each concert for seating. .
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"The Art of Performance" ~ a free workshop Sat Aug 29 / 1:00pm - 3:30pm Ovation! Performing Arts Academy has just announced an exciting open house workshop that will explore "The Art of Performance".
Academy Director, Bonnie Craig, states that "This workshop was developed with our Artists-in-Residence,... more
Come view the Night Skies at the David Dunlap Observatory Sat Aug 29 / 8:00pm - 9:00pm The tour begins with a 30-minute illustrated talk given by a Canadian astronomer or space expert talk in the main lecture hall. These talks are geared for all ages (no math) and focus on exciting projects involving Canadian space scientists. Inside t... more
Solutions to Anger: Living a Life of Harmony Mon Aug 31 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Gen Kelsang Thekchen, a Buddhist monk will introduce simple and practical ways to change the way we respond to difficult situations and people. These simple mind training techniques, enable us to remain peaceful and patient in the midst of criticism... more
A Garden for All Seasons Tue Sep 1 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society's September meeting has as a guest speaker Marion Jarvie. She will present a visual story of a garden in all seasons, showing a wide variety of plants, and emphasizin... more
