OnRichmondhill is reaching out to more and more of those who live and work in Richmond Hill. This newsletter reaches more than 2200.
The OnRichmondhill directory has listed many of the businesses and organizations here in Town. Please send an email if you would like to see any additions to this directory.
Hallaj ~ this world premier is launched here! Tue Sep 22 / 8:00pm - Sat Sep 26 / 8:00pm Produced by the acclaimed Modern Times Stage Company and directed by Dora award winner Sohel Parsa, Hallaj is a powerful story of conviction, sacrifice and the triumph of the human spirit. This World Premiere centers around ... more
Start Getting Fit this Fall ~ Free Pilates Classes!! Wed Sep 9 / 10:30am - 12:30pm Beth James is offering 2 free one hour trial Pilates classes at 2 different locations. This can be a great opportunity to see if this is a form of excerise that is for you!Beth is a trained Body Control Pilates Instructor. Body Control Pilates® i... more
Wood Block Art Demo & Green Tea Wed Sep 9 / 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 Platters and the Ink Spots Wed Sep 9 Two groups who were at the dawn of rock and roll and helped to create it perform on the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Art's stage for the first time. The Platters and the Ink Spots both have had songs that have spent time on the charts. Thi... more
Live Your Dreams: It is Possible to do What You Love to Do! Wed Sep 9 / 6:30pm - 9:00pm Reduce your work stress, overcome all obstacles in your path and start enjoying life again. Dr. Samuel Gerstein, MD will deliver an inspiring talk based on his interviews with over 200 people who were living their dreams at work. Contact Max Har... more
E-Marketing and Web 2.0 Seminar - presented by SBEC Thu Sep 10 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre presents this free E-Marketing & Web 2.0 Seminar to guide you through the wealth of opportunities to market your business online, and utilize free online resources. This seminar is for tho... more
PAIN = FATIGUE= FIBROMYALGIA= SENSITIVITY issues SEMINAR Thu Sep 10 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm York Region's Fibromyalgia Wellness Group is hosting an upcoming event. .Their guest speakers are DR.ALISON BESTED, M.D.- reknown specialist, coauthor of clinical definition as commissioned by health minister, director of enviromental clinc, Wom... more
Autumn Plant Sale and Flower Show Sat Sep 12 / 9:00am - 11:30am
Saturday, September 12
The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society (RHGHS) is having its annual Autumn Plant Sale and Flower Show from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12th in the gym of the McConaghy Seniors' Centre at 10... more
The pancake breakfast's return after a summer break Sat Sep 12 / 9:00am - 11:00am Start your weekend off right! Pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausages are served with toppings (maple syrup and fruit) for the pancakes as well as juice, tea coffee as well.
These breakfasts have been held on a regular basis, usually once a... more
Crosby Park Family Fall Fair Sat Sep 12 / 11:00am - 3:00pm Residents are invited to come out and enjoy an old-fashioned fall fair!The festivities include: - lots of fun entertainment on stage for the young and young-at-heart- children's entertainer, Dan the Music Man- face painting by Fritz of SkinFX- old-fa... more
Mill Pond Gallery Art Show and Sale Sat Sep 12 / 11:00am - Sun Sep 13 / 5:00pm Stopping by Richmond Hill's local art gallery is such an enjoyable way to spend some time on the weekend. And any purchases certainly supports the local artists - Buy Local, Buy Beautiful!!This weekend's Art Show and Sale feature the local... more
Hamed Nikpay "All Is Calm on the Road" Concert Tour Sat Sep 12 / 8:00pm Hamed Nikpay, one of Iran’s greatest fusion vocalists, will sing Persian melodies with Flamenco beats from his new album, “All Is Calm”. Accompanying Hamed on this tour is a brilliant ensemble of some of the most distinguished World... more
Terry Fox Run ~ organized by the Rotary Club Sun Sep 13 / 7:30am - 1:00pm The Terry Fox Run will be held again this year in Rchmond Hill.For more information at this time please see visit www.terryfox.org
Location: Mill Pond For more information please contact Dan Johnstone 905.731.8550 or Nash at 416.450.11... more
Come Observe the Night Skies at the David Dunlap Observatory Sat Sep 12 / 7:30pm - 8:30pm The tour begins with a 30-minute illustrated talk given by a Canadian astronomer or space expert in the main lecture hall. These talks are geared for all ages (no math) and focus on exciting projects involving Canadian space scientists. Inside the Ob... more
Asian Wave presents Jason Chan Mon Sep 14 / 8:00pm After winning two awards from Hong Kong’s 2008 Jade Solid Gold Awards, the accolades keep pouring in for Jason Chan as many critics have compared his voice to the veteran vocalist Hacken Lee, who is acknowledged as having one of the best voices... more
Come out for a laugh ~ it's good for you! Mon Sep 14 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club is making the Hill residents laugh since 2006 on the first Monday of every month. Their next free session is on Monday, September 14Come out and experience the joy of laughter with certified yoga leaders Ana,... more
Living a Life of Harmony ~ What is anger? Mon Sep 14 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Solution to Anger: Living a Life of Harmony ~ This series of classes will give us simple and practical methods to change the way we respond to difficult situations and people. These simple mind training techniques enable us to remain peaceful a... more
Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce "After Hours" Networking Event Tue Sep 15 / 5:30pm - 7:00pm The Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce invites those who do business in Richmond Hill to come out after work to get connected.These "after hours" networking events are held monthly and at different locations.Refreshments will be served.Remember to b... more
Wood Block Art Demo & Green Tea Wed Sep 16 / 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
Richmond Hill Women's Association Monthly Networking Social Wed Sep 16 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm This month the Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association meets at the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce offices. These meetings are an excellent opportunity for women to come out and network with other business women. This may be an... more
A Special Invitation to learn more about the CIBC Run for the Cure Wed Sep 16 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure invites you and a guest to an information session and Tips for Fundraising for the York Region Run. There will be:- a sharing of information regarding the October 4 run... more
Shoud we build a new Town Hall? Wed Sep 16 / 7:30pm - 9:00pm In 2008, the Town of Richmond Hill completed a study to determine if it was feasible to relocate its main Municipal Offices (Town Hall) from the current location at 225 East Beaver Creek Road to a Town-owned site at the south west corner of Yonge Str... more
Computer Basics - Free classes offered by the RHCCC Women's Ministry Thu Sep 17 / 1:30pm - 3:30pm Do you know someone who has put off learning basic computer skills but would be very happy if they could tap into this world?The Women's Ministry of the Richmond Hill Christian Community Church would like to help teach anyone who is interested in lea... more
Host a COFFEE BREAK - for Alzheimer's Thu Sep 17 / 6:00am - 6:00pm ON SEPTEMBER 17, YOU CAN HELP THE ALMOST HALF A MILLION CANADIANS LIVING WITH ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE OR A RELATED DISORDER! COMMIT TO HOSTING A COFFEE BREAK™ DURING THE ANNUAL ALZHEIMER COFFEE BREAK™ FUNDRAISER. Coffee Break rais... more
Swap It or Sell It!! Sat Sep 19 / 8:00am - 1:00pm The Town of Richmond Hill has organized a big Recycling Effort!! Your junk just might be someone else's treasures. Start clearing out today before winter sets in!You need to reserve a table for a cost of $10 for one table or $15 for... more
Community Tree Planting ~ Toll Bar Park Sat Sep 19 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Come out and dig in the dirt! And help restore the protect the natural features in our community.Young and old are invited to come out. Equipment is provided.It is a good idea to bring along sunscreen, insect repellent, water bottle,... more
Angela Zheng Charity Concert 'I Stand Here for Love Sat Sep 19 / 8:00pm Ms. Angela Zheng graduated from the China Conservatory of Music . Since Ms. Zheng resided in Canada in 2005, she continues to perform in China and South-east Asia. Her music collabrates with various well-known conductors and orchestras. Ms. Zheng had... more
Mill Pond Gallery Art Show and Sale Sat Sep 19 / 11:00am - Sun Sep 20 / 5:00pm This weekend's Art Show and Sale feature the local artists Jette Cott, Birte Shoemaker and Julie Freebury. They present original paintings of waterscape, landscape, floral, and still-life in acrylic and they would love to tell you about their wo... more
Arts Richmond Hill invites the community to an open house and discussion Sun Sep 20 / 2:30pm - 4:30pm After 30 years of existence, Arts Richmond Hill would like to move forward. After many conversations with the community, members and the board, there appears to be a need for deliberations on transforming Arts, Culture and Heritage in our... more
Living a Life of Harmony ~ What are the causes of anger? Mon Sep 21 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Solution to Anger: Living a Life of Harmony ~ This series of classes will give us simple and practical methods to change the way we respond to difficult situations and people. These simple mind training techniques enable us to remain peaceful a... more
Casting Off the Cold Knitting Club Sun Sep 20 / 1:00pm Casting Off the Cold is a network of volunteer knitters and crocheters and now the summer is over the group is meeting again and invites anyone who knits or would like to knit to join them. It's a great time to share tips, socia... more
Smart Commute 404-7 Car Free Day Promotion! Tue Sep 22 / 6:00am - 11:00pm Join people from 1500 other countries around the world in celebrating International Car Free Day. Smart Commute 404-7, in partnership with York Region Transit (YRT/VIVA), is encouraging employees within Markham and Richmond Hill, who currently drive... more
Doors Open Richmond Hill 2010 - Information Session Tue Sep 22 / 7:30pm Doors Open Richmond Hill 2009 was such a great success that planning has already started for next year's event! The Town invites you to show your pride in Richmond Hill by attending this information session.The Town and surrounding community ope... more
A Journey from the Heart to ~ Enhancing the Creativity Within Tue Sep 29 / 7:00pm William Ho has embarked on a formal speaking series and begins this journey with this evening's gathering. He would like to share his experiences of reaching out to the world through his creative endeavors and present seven ... more
Red Cross Courses Offered in September The York Region Red Cross Society is offering the two day course six times this month. There's no excuse not to get certified!3rd & 4th - Oakridges Location - 8:30 to 5:305th & 6th - Oakridges Location - 8:30 to 5:309th & 10th - Rexall Hea... 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
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
