More of your candidates thoughts and ideas! Continuing the effort to see intelligent voting 6 more questions were asked of the mayoral, regional and ward councillors and 2 questions for school trustees. These were sent to the candidates on Friday October 8th. There were follow up rem... more
See and Hear Your Candidates on Rogers TV Have you had a chance to meet all of the candidates that you might want to vote for?
Would you like to hear them speak?
The local channel of Rogers TV has had each candidate come into the studio and record their thoughts as to what they hope... more
Oak Ridges: Here is your chance! ~ Ward 1 All-Candidates Meeting Wed Oct 20 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm There will be an All-Candidates Meeting for Ward 1 (Oak Ridges).
The preliminary plan is for the five candidates to answer pre-determined questions through a moderator as well as give an opening and closing statement.
This is a great opportunity to... more
Carolyn Dawn Johnson Wed Oct 20 / 8:00pm Originally from Northern Alberta, Juno Award winning country music star Carolyn Dawn Johnson has made quite an impression as a world class singer/songwriter since bursting onto the country music scene in 2001.
Her debut album, Room with a View, went... more
Life² is proud to present Spiritual Psychotherapist Sabine Cox Wed Oct 20 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Life2 is a new wellness group in Richmond Hill
Life² (Life Squared) is a open minded wellness group that meets every Wednesday night to hear talented speakers share their knowledge, ideas and stories on different life topics. The areas covered... more
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association - October meeting - open to everyone. Wed Oct 20 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm The October meeting of The Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association will be hosted by Kalindi Jog from Write.Think.Do
Write.Think.Do offers business writing, consulting and training services. Kalindi will be talking about her experience as... more
Boost Your Immune System - a chiropractic solution Thu Oct 21 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm Did you know that your immune system is under the total control of your brain & nervous system?
Do you catch colds & viruses often?
Are you sick a lot?
Are you rundown & fatigued most of the time?
These may be symptoms of a weak immun... more
The Richmond Hill Naturalists presents Peter Money: The Appalachians and their Margins Thu Oct 21 / 7:30pm - 7:25pm Peter Money, a Toronto Field Naturalist, retired geologist and expert photographer will share with the Richmond Hill Naturalists some of the Appalachians mountain region, accessible within a few hours drive from Richmond Hill.
This ancient... more
A Harvest Feast in Williamsburg - the theme for Longo's cooking class Thu Oct 21 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Loft at Longo’s is the perfect place to gather, cook and learn!
Tonight they will have A Harvest Feast in Williamsburg.
Tonight you can go back to colonial times in Williamsburg, where chef Jim Comishen prepares a harvest feast like... more
Mind Body and Soul's weekly meeting: Workplace Bully / Violence Support Group. Thu Oct 21 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm Mind Boldy and Soul invites you to join them for an engaging talk with Ana Nair and Glen French as they speak about their Workplace Bully / Violence Support Group.
A short introduction from the Workplace Bully Support Group:
"I have been liste... more
Meet for Biz October Lunch 'n Learn - Understanding LinkedIn Thu Oct 21 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm A.J. Parl from Toronto Computer Geeks will Unlock the mystery of Linkedin...
We all know that People want to do business with people they like, they know and they trust. .. but how do we meet new contacts and build business relationships through Lin... more
A new Chapter of LeTip is looking for new members Thu Oct 21 / 7:00am - 8:30am Le Tip Oak Ridges Networking Group meet every Thursday morning at 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Cora's at Yonge & Bernard to network and exchange business leads.
They are looking to recruit members of the Richmond Hill Community to be involved so we... more
Check out a Human Book @ Your Library on LSP (Library Settlement Partnership) Day! Fri Oct 22 / 2:30pm - 4:30pm Check out a Human Book @ Your Library on LSP Day!
Borrow a Human Book for a conversation and learn again, “You can’t judge a book by its cover!”
This Human Library event is a great opportunity to talk to different members of your... more
Hamlet - The Play's the Thing! Fri Oct 22 / 8:00pm The Resurgence Theatre Company follows up last year’s successful production of Romeo and Juliet with another of Shakespeare’s most renowned pieces, Hamlet.
This tale of intrigue, murder and betrayal in the “rotten” state of D... more
Skate Away Your P.A. Day! Fri Oct 22 / 1:30pm - 3:30pm Dust off your skates, gather up some friends and come out to the October P.A. Day Skate on Friday, October 22!
The cost just a loonie!
Location: Tom Graham Arena &nb... more
Red Cross Babysitting Course Thu Dec 30 / 9:00am - 4:30pm This could be a very good thing for youth to be doing over the holidays, particularly if they will be babysitting on New Year's Eve.
As parents of young children, you may want to encourage your favourite babysitter to take this training.This i... more
Complimentary Yoga Class at Vishnu Mandir - all welcome Sat Oct 23 / 8:00am - 9:30am Deepa Nathwani is offering a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class that includes
- Pranayama breathing exercises- HathaYoga postures- Sun Salutation- chants- Yogic relaxation techniques
Bring your own yoga mat and water if needed.
Deepa is a certif... more
Phyllis Rawlinson Park Tree Planting and Stewardship Sat Oct 23 / 10:00am - 12:00pm In partnership with the Town of Richmond Hill, Evergreen invites you to join in as we plant native trees and shrubs at this beautiful park. Everyone is welcome!
The goal of the event is to improve environmental health and biodiversity of Phyll... more
Local Artists display their work at the Mill Pond Gallery Fri Oct 22 / 11:00am - Sun Oct 24 / 5:00pm This weekend feature the 2 local artists Mary Mamais and Seraya Smit
Their work features original paintings of musical instruments, landscape and abstract in watercolour and acrylics.
The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday.
Ple... more
Extraordinary - fun shows on for the little ones on Saturdays and Sundays Sat Sep 25 - Sun Oct 31 Vital Theatre returns to RH Theatre afte a very successful season with Pinkaliciousl.
Show Description:After meeting his deaf cousing Hope, nine year old Lester and his imaginary friend, Fred, take off on an adventure through the living room couch t... more
An Oktoberfest Celebration here at the Wallace Hall Sat Oct 23 / 6:00pm The folks at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church invite you to join them for Oktoberfest 2010!!
They will serve up the traditional Germanic version of harvest thanksgiving: sausages, sauerkraut and traditional beverages.There... more
Royal Canadian Legion's Jam Session Sat Oct 23 / 2:00pm The First Jam Session of the new season will be starting again at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 375.
Come out, bring your favourite instrument, or just come to sing along and have a good time with your friends.
... more
Observing Night at The Observatory Sat Oct 23 / 7:30pm - 10:00pm On most Saturday nights until the end of October, if the sky is clear, volunteers from the RASC, Toronto Centre will set up their telescopes on the lawn of The DDO, targeting various celestial sights. You may see everything from craters on... more
Career Change Workshop - Central Library Sat Oct 23 / 10:30am - 12:30pm Have you been thinking of changing your career, but don't know where to start?
The Business Librarian will offer an introductory and informal workshop on the print and electronic career resources at the Richmond Hill Public Library to help get you s... more
The Richmond Hill K9 Klub Presents the 2nd Annual Howl-o-ween Celebration Sun Oct 24 / 11:00am - 2:00pm Bring your dogs and join the RH K9 club for:
> Costume Parade
> Refreshments
> Treat Bags
> Raffle & Prizes
> Complimentary Dog Photo
Location: 126 Tower Hill Rd. (Tower Plaza in front of Global Pet Foods)
For more informati... more
Halloween Hike at Lake St. George Sun Oct 24 / 2:30pm Join the Richmond Hill Naturalists and Oak Ridges Friends of the Environment for a family Hallowe’en hike.
This is our annual visit to this historic site, now a TRCA Field Centre not normally open to the public.
In the spirit of the sea... more
Richmond Hill Centential Pipe Band presents - "Memories of Scotland" Sun Oct 24 / 2:00pm The Richmond Hill Centennial Pipe Band presents "Memories of Scotland"
Featuring:
Claidhmor
Celtic Connections
Nancy Richardson's School of
Highland Dancing
Richmond Hill Centennial Pipe Band
Helen Finkle
Tickets: $15.00 Click her... more
Municipal Election Day Mon Oct 25 Please exercise your right to vote. The decisions made by our ward and regional councilors and mayor do effect us.
The people that are voted in decide on issues such as:> property tax rates> transit services including a future... more
Water Future ~ Water Scenarios for the Future: A Workshop for the Public to Attend Tue Oct 26 / 5:30pm - 8:30pm Over the past month Water for Tomorrow has conducted Water Cafes in which they explored the future of water from a number of viewpoints, including a discussion on cross cultural perspectives, future planning, community redesign and what a "blue regio... more
Vegetarian Soups and Stews Cooking class ~ at Longo's Tue Oct 26 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Loft at Longo’s is the perfect place to gather, cook and learn!
Tonight Longo's is offering a vegetarian delight with their Vegetarian Soups and Stews class.
Holistic Nutritionist Lisa Bixel will inform and prepare hearty, healthy wi... more
Dumplings Delights! Tue Oct 26 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dumplings are very popular in Asian cuisine, particularly Chinese, and there are numerous varieties.
Tonight George Brown Chef Rosemary Lee will show you how to make these delicious, mouthwatering morsels, using different types of wrappers and filli... more
Last Farmer's Market of Season Wed Oct 27 / 6:00pm - 10:00am Come by see what the farmer's have harvested this week!
The Farmers' Market is set up on the south end (facing Carrville) of the parking lot at Hillcrest Mall.
As well as a very good assortment of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables there are... more
Lunch and Learn ~ "How to Boost your immune system naturally" Wed Oct 27 / 12:00pm Wednesday, October 27, Lunch and Learn, noon, St. Matthew's United Church Parish Health Ministry has organized a Lunch and Learn.
The topic is "How to Boost your immune system naturally"
Guest Speakers are Dr. Guy Bahar, DC and Dr. Tannaz Mok... more
Surviving the Holocaust with Judith Rubinstein Wed Oct 27 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Judith Rubinstein will share her personal testimony of ghetto life in Hungary and deportation to Auschwitz-Birkenau.
Admission is free.
Please pre-register at the Central Library's Full Service Desk or by calling 905.884.9288 x321.
Size limit: 90... more
Life2 - a new wellness group in Richmond Hill has as Rose Hirano as their special guest Wed Oct 27 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm Life2 - a new wellness group in Richmond Hill
Life² (Life Squared) is a open minded wellness group that meets every Wednesday night to hear talented speakers share their knowledge, ideas and stories on different life topics. The areas covered i... more
Robert Munsch - first time in Richmond Hill! Tue Oct 26 / 6:30pm - Wed Oct 27 / 6:30pm One of Canada’s most beloved storytellers, Robert Munsch makes his Richmond Hill debut, bringing his hilarious and touching stories to the theatre for two shows only.
Author of such well-loved books as The Paperback Princess, The Mud Puddle, M... more
A new chapter of LeTip is looking for new members Thu Oct 28 / 7:00am - 8:30am Le Tip Oak Ridges Networking Group meet every Thursday morning at 7:00 - 8:30 a.m. at Cora's at Yonge & Bernard to network and exchange business leads.
They are looking to recruit members of the Richmond Hill Community to be involved so we... more
meetforbiz ~ October Breakfast Meeting Thu Oct 28 / 7:30am - 9:00am Kick start your day with some High Energy Networking with the meetforbiz group at Montanas Cookhouse
Learn from their "Speaker of the Month" Rene St. Aubin from from Royal LePageRene will show you how to increaseand even double your business in 1 ye... more
Pasta Making Part 2: Stuffed Pasta Thu Oct 28 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Movie sequels are often lousy, but this pasta cooking class sequel is spectacular, as Culinary Instructor Iliana Santini takes pasta to the next level!
She'll help you create sensational stuffed pasta with a twist.
On her menu tonight are:> &nbs... more
Disaster Management Recruitment Information Thu Oct 28 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm The local branch of the Red Cross invite those interested in the community to come and see what you can do for Disaster Management
This is an opportunity to hear about the emergencies responded to by current volunteers . You will be able to talk to... more
Complimentary Yoga Class at Vishnu Mandir - all welcome Sat Oct 30 / 8:00am - 9:30am Deepa Nathwani is offering a relaxing and rejuvenating yoga class that includes
- Pranayama breathing exercises- HathaYoga postures- Sun Salutation- chants- Yogic relaxation techniques
Bring your own yoga mat and water if needed.
Deepa is a certi... more
Treat yourself to some time at the Mill Pond Gallery this weekend! Sat Oct 30 / 11:00am - Sun Oct 31 / 5:00pm This weekend feature the 3 local artists
- Caterina Liberatore- Barbara Wybou- Masoud Ziaian
Their work features original paintings of musical instruments, landscape and abstract in watercolour and acrylics, and watercolour, of figurative, abs... more
Kidproof's "Babysitter Training" Program for boys and girls ages 11-14 Sat Oct 30 / 10:00am - 5:00pm So you want to be a babysitter? That is fantastic! Parents everywhere are jumping for joy because one thing is sure, great babysitters are in demand!
Becoming a babysitter is serious business. The life of a child is in your hands. What you do, or do... more
Hillcrest's Halloween Monster Bash! Sat Oct 30 - Sun Oct 31 Round up the kids for Hillcrest’s Halloween Monster Bash!
On Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st there will be afternoons filled with fun and performers
Here is the spooktacular schedule!
Saturday, October 30th
12:0... more
Classic Albums Live - Thriller Fri Oct 29 / 8:00pm - Sat Oct 30 / 8:00pm And though you fight to stay alive your body starts to shiver for no mere mortal can resist the evil of the Thriller... A once in lifetime event, Classic Albums Live brings the King of Pop’s defining album note for note and cut for cut to the R... more
Golbins & Fairies Sat Oct 30 / 3:00pm The RHPO presents a concert for children of all ages, with music that invokes spookiness, imagination, and sheer fun. Children 12 and under, who bring their parents, are invited to a preconcert costume contest and gain free admission to the show
For... more
DEREK CHRISTIE + friends LIVE at the Honey's Beestro Sat Oct 30 / 2:00pm - 5:00pm Derek Christie's Live Acousticast, 4th instalment. An intimate 'unplugged' afternoon performance by Richmond Hill singer songwriter and recording artist Derek Christie and friends.
Three sets of mostly original material from his upcoming CD 'Secrets... more
Million Dollar Smiles Annual Halloween Fundraiser Gala Sat Oct 30 / 6:30pm Million Dollar Smiles is a non profit organization that exists to put smiles on the faces of children facing medical challenges in their everyday life.
Their annual Halloween Gala should put smiles on your face not just because you'v... more
Halloween Dinner and Dance organized by our Filipino Community Sat Oct 30 / 7:00pm The Filipino community here in Richmond Hill have organized a Halloween Dinner and Dance.
This yearly FUN celebration includes an "all you can eat" buffet, DJ, dancing, door prizes and FUN, FUN, FUN!
There will be an award for the b... more
Ballroom & Latin Dance, and Dinner Halloween Party Sun Oct 31 / 6:00pm - 11:00pm Do you want a Halloween evening to remember!
Dance Art Studios has organized an amazing evening!
2 Dance Lessons - ballroom and latin
Line Dancing
Ballroom and Latin Dance Shows
Prizes for Best Costumes(Costumes are optional... more
Halloween Observatory Night Sat Oct 30 / 7:30pm - 10:00pm This is the last Observatory Night of the year!
If the sky is clear, volunteers from the RASC, Toronto Centre will set up their telescopes on the lawn of The DDO, targeting various celestial sights. You may see everything from craters on the Moon to... more
Halloween Pumpkin Carving at Boston Pizza Sun Oct 31 / 12:00pm - 3:00pm Join the staff and others celebrating Halloween for a Boston Pizza lunch, and every child gets to carve their very own pumpkin!
Make a reservation to ensure there is a Pumpkin for your child! Please call 905-707-9300
D... more
Ghouls and Goblins can skate at various times and locations throughout Town Sun Oct 31 Ghouls and Goblins can skate at the following locations:
Skate for just a twoonie!
> Bond Lake Sunday, October 31 at 2:30-4:00 p.m.
> Ed Sackfield Sunday, October 31 at 1:30-3:00 p.m.
> Elgin Barrow Sunday, October 31 at 2:45-4:15 p.m.... more
Opera York presents Puccini's La Boheme Sun Oct 31 / 2:00pm Opera York is excited to present Puccini's LA BOHEME
The story is set in Paris in the period around 1830. It is the heartwrenching tale of the love between seamstress called Mimi and the poet Rodolfo. They almost immediatedly fall in love with each... more
Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club - a free session Mon Nov 1 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club is offering again this month a free session on Monday November 6th.
Laughter is a good form of cardiovascular exercise for your mind, body and soul.
You are invited to walk in and experience the... more
Protecting The Inheritance: Families, Pets and Family Relationships - free seminar Tue Nov 2 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Do you need to know more? Protecting your inheritance does involve family, including pets.
Andrea Kelly is a very active member of our community as well as a lawyer specializing in wills, estates and real estate.
She is offering this free sem... more
Now Casting for Roles for "A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC" Steppin’ Out Theatrical Productions will be presenting A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC March 24 to 26, 2011 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
They will have auditions:
> Saturday November 27 1:00-5:00
> Sunday November 28 10:0... more
KidCoach's are needed now As a volunteer KidCoach* with Future Possibilities for Kids, you will have the opportunity to coach and support a Kid from Toronto and York Region schools as they set out to accomplish a community-oriented goal and transform the world, one goal at a... more
Christmas is coming - and the Krasman Centre needs help getting ready! The Krasman Centre iis letting the community know early that they need help with their Toiletry Drive for the holidays.
They hand out gifts to 600-800 people (mostly seniors and mostly men) with serious mental health concerns living in Yor... more
Richmond Hill is Haunted!! 67 Scary Springs Drive comes alive each Halloween.
For 5 years now the Belinsky family transforms their home into a family friendly haunted house (all outdoors)
For the last 3 years there has been a donation box to sup... more
