Embrace Your Mind, Body & Spirit ~ women's personal growth support group Wed Sep 30 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Embrace Your Mind, Body & Spirit is an 8 week women’s personal growth support group designed to increase self-esteem, self-awareness, discuss healthy relationships and learn to laugh more and stress less by using creative art techniq... more
An Iranian Dinner and Dance in Support of the United Way Thu Oct 1 / 7:00pm Club Unity presents a Dinner and Dance in support of the United Way York Region.There will be Iranian food, and music including a belly dancer.The guest speaker is Daniele Zanotti, CEO of the UWYR. He is a well known, wonde... more
Boy Smarts - a presentation by Barry MacDonald Thu Oct 1 / 7:00pm This presentation will address what it takes for parents, caregivers and professionals to mentor boys to become exceptional men. Barry MacDonald's presentation will address the questions: What are the varied needs of boys? &nb... more
Prater String Orchestra presents: Through the Colours Fri Oct 2 / 8:00pm Joseph Lerner is a Canadian Composer, conductor and producer. He has been the recipient of numerous internationally recognized scholarships and awards. In 2006 Joseph Lerner and Roufat Amiraliev had their first collaboration as conducto... more
Studio Art Tour Preview at Hillcrest Mall Fri Oct 2 / 10:00am - Sun Oct 4 / 6:00pm Hillcrest Preview Show will take place during the weekend of Friday October 2 - Sunday October 4th. Everyone is invited to come and meet the participating artists of the 7th annual Richmond Hill Studio Tour and Art Sale.This is an opportunity t... more
E-Business Connection Seminar Sat Oct 3 / 9:30am - 1:00pm The Richmond Hill and Vaughan Small Business Enterprise Centres have joined forces to offer a comprehensive half day seminar on E-business.3 Topics are covered:1 - SELECTING TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR BUSINESS From computers to cell phones, u... more
The McConaghy Seniors' Centre Computer Club's 2009 Open House Sat Oct 3 / 10:00am - 12:00pm The McConaghy Seniors’ Centre Computer Club’s 2009 Open House invites everyone to join them to help celebrating their tenth year of operation, reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. Learn about... more
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK - Open House Sat Oct 3 / 8:00am - 3:00pm The firefighters at FIRE STATION 8-1 invite you to their station!Come out for a fun-filled day of great food, games and educational activities!• FREE ADMISSION! • PANCAKE BREAKFAST • BARBECUE LUNCH • PRIZES! &... more
October's Pancake Breakfast at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sat Oct 3 / 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, usu... more
Community Tree Planting at Phyllis Rawlinson Park Sat Oct 3 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Evergreen, in partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, invites the community to plant native seedlings in the first restoration tree nursery. These trees will be part of the Town's urban forest for years to come.Gloves, tools, drinking water... more
Group Impressions of Nature Exhibition and Sale Sat Oct 3 / 11:00am - Sun Oct 4 / 5:00pm Early autumn is here and so far, the weather has been outstanding. The leaves are slowly starting to change. The first to blaze red, the sumac will be vying for our attention soon. At this time of the year, the Richmond Hill Group of Artists is also... more
Mentoring Boys for Success at School Sat Oct 3 / 9:00am Be prepared for an engaging and interactive workshop that will show you how to strengthen your parenting as you mentor your son to become a caring, courageous and ethical man. The discussion includes: • How do boys get lost in our talk and how... more
Karoake & DJ Night on the Hill Sat Oct 3 / 7:00pm - 11:00pm There's going to be a fun night in town in support of the food bank. This Karaoke night has a twist, and will start the night with laughter session by Richmond Hill Laughter Club. It will be a fun night that you and your family will always... more
CIBC Run for the Cure - happening here in Richmond Hill Sun Oct 4 / 8:00am - 12:00pm The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure is Canada's largest single day, volunteer-led fundraising event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, and education and awareness programs. Each year, thousands of Canadians... more
Community Fall Tree Planting Sun Oct 4 / 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, gloves and a h... more
Tastes Of The Hill ~ a great opportunity to sample the culinary delights of the town! Sun Oct 4 / 1:00pm - 3:30pm Tastes of the Hill is a celebration of food from Richmond Hill’s diverse multicultural community. This event not only promotes local food establishments by showcasing a variety of delicious fare, but also supports local charities. This year,... more
Whole Child Network ~ presents Toxic Trespass Sun Oct 4 / 2:00pm - 4:30pm The Whole Child Network is having a screening of the thought provoking film Toxic Trespass, The filmmaker Barri Cohen launches an investigation into the effects of the chemical soup around us. She starts with her 10-year-old daughter, whose... more
CELEBRATION OF GREAT MUSIC Sun Oct 4 / 7:30pm This CELEBRATION OF GREAT MUSIC features:Ka Kit Tam (Piano) ---renowned pianist, former Professor of Piano at the Royal Northern College of Music, England. Performances have taken him throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Thomas Williams (Violi... more
Living a Life of Harmony ~ The patience of not retaliating Mon Oct 5 / 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 and pat... more
Richmond Hill Camera Club presentation: "Vision and Discovery" Mon Oct 5 / 7:30pm Richmond Hill Camera Club presents a workshop with world renowned Canadian photographer Richard Martin.Richard 's presentation is entitled. “Vision and Discovery” Exploring the medium of photography as a means of visual expression, t... more
Preparing Your Business Plan Mon Oct 5 / 6:00pm - 8:30pm The Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre is offering a free seminar to provide valuable tips on how to prepare a business plan.A successful business plan is a necessity when starting your own business. Through this interactive workshop, you... more
Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club Mon Oct 5 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club has been making the Hill residence laugh since 2006 on the first Monday of every month. Their next free session is on Monday 5, October. They invite you experience the joy of laughter with certified yog... more
Preparing for the Big Freeze ~ in your garden! Tue Oct 6 / 8:00pm The Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society is getting us ready for winter.The guest speaker for this month's meeting is Charlie Dobbin. She will walk us through the process of preparing our gardens for the cold, including: win... more
Harvest Tea ~ at the Heritage Centre Tue Oct 6 / 1:00pm - 2:30pm Step back in time and take a break!The Heritage Centre is offering in their Garden Tea Room not only tea (or coffee) but pumpkin pie and whipped cream.
There are 2 seatings at 1 pm and 2:30 pm At the Heritage Centre there is also a small... more
RyanDan Tue Oct 6 / 8:00pm - Wed Oct 7 / 8:00pm Ticket Prices - currently tickets for this show are only sold as part of two Contemporary Music Subscription Series which include RyanDan, Molly Jackson, NYE Jackie Richardson, Ron Sexsmith, Heart & Soul, John McDermott, Spirit of the West, Suzie McN... more
Molly Johnson Thu Oct 8 / 8:00pm Stylish and charismatic, Molly Johnson has made a career of putting passion and sass into her music and her life. Her voice "evokes the aura of dark, smoky night clubs of a bygone era" making her as unique a talent as Canada has to offer. Her r... more
Should we relocate the Town Hall? Thu Oct 8 / 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
Fundraising Dinner for Reza Moridi Fri Oct 9 / 6:30pm You are cordially invited to a fund raising dinner with the Hon. Bob Rae and the Hon. George Smitherman.This event includes a dinner and entertainment There will also be a speech from Professor Tofy Mussivand.Prof Mussivand, is inventor of... more
Mayor's 2009 Eid Event Fri Oct 9 / 8:00pm The venue and format for the annual Mayor's Eid event has changed this year. Details to follow.Tickets: $60 (to order tickets please click here or call the box office at 905 787-8811)Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performi... more
Africa Rising ~ Fundraising Dinner Sat Oct 10 / 6:00pm This is a special event very appropriately happening on the Thanksgiving weekendThe director of African Enterprise, Steve Lungu will address the audience.This evening will include a presentation in music and dance by Foxfire, the South African y... more
Pinkalicious - The Musical ~ comes to the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts Sat Oct 10 / 11:00am - Sun Mar 21 / 1:00pm Direct from Off-Broadway, Vital Theatre Company's presents this original musical, based on the New York Times best-selling children's book by Victoria Kann and Elizabeth Kann. Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes. After ea... more
Mill Pond Gallery Art Exhibit and Sale Sat Oct 10 / 11:00am - Sun Oct 11 / 5:00pm This weekend's Art Show and Sale feature the local artists James Kortekaas, Sahar Marvasti andOlga Bakhtinova. They present original paintings of abstract, landscape and floral in oil and acrylic The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday... more
Sport Champions Awards ~ a call for nominations Each year, the Town of Richmond Hill hosts a reception to honour athletes 18 years of age or younger, individuals or teams, who have placed first in a provincial or national championship OR have placed first in the highest competitive level that thei... more
"The People of Richmond Hill" - William Ho, artist and humanitarian William Ho is the ultimate global artist; a visual artist of love and hope. He is loved and appreciated worldwide. There are not many who are presented with that kind of honour. It is a wonderful testament to Canada that he chooses this country in wh... more
