Christmas Edition - Part 1 Thu Nov 13 The Christmas season seems to be arriving in Richmond Hill this weekend.There are so many Christmas events that a separate newsletter was needed.It is hoped that everyone will find ways to enjoy the holiday season. There is beautiful music, foo... more
Festival of Lights - presented by Arts Richmond Hill Fri Nov 14 / 7:00pm Going up Yonge Street will be brighter at night as of November 14th. Arts Richmond Hill will have the lights switched on at 7 pm just out front of the McConaghy Centre.(10100 Yonge St.)Following the tree lighting ceremony there will be music an... more
Christmas Craft Show at Our Lady Queen of the World Sat Nov 15 / 10:00am - 6:00pm A little ways up Bayview Ave, Our Lady Queen of the World church is opening their doors to Richmond Hill to come in and enjoy their Christmas Craft Show.Location: 10,411 Bayview Ave.... more
A Spud Luncheon - part of the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church bazaar Sat Nov 15 / 10:00am - 2:00pm How do spuds and Christmas fit together? You'll have to find out at this annual church bazaar.The "Spud Luncheon" is served from 11 am to 1:30 pm for a cost of $8 for adults and $4 for children.There are lots of Christmas gifts Location: ... more
Festival of Crafts - presented by Community Living York South Sat Nov 15 / 9:00am - 2:00pm Lots of goodies will be at this event! There will be a wonderful selection of home-made baking with many items packaged fro gift giving. Unique one-of-a-kind hand crafted items will also be offered.All proceeds go towards helping tho... more
A Joyous Bazaar - open to all at St. George's Antiochian Orthodox Church Sat Nov 15 / 10:00am - 4:00pm This event is an ideal way to welcome the Christmas season. And the women's auxillary at the church are very enthusiastic about this year's bazaar - it moves upstairs to a spacious new gymansium. Many have been invited to come in to show... more
Santa Claus is coming to town! Sun Nov 16 / 1:30pm The parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Yonge Street and Industrial Road, head south on Yonge Street, and will conclude at Hillcrest Mall. This year's theme is "Christmas around the World"Residents of all ages are encouraged to co... more
McConaghy Seniors' Centre Christmas Craft Sale Sat Nov 22 / 10:00am - 4:00pm A cup of hot apple cider will get you into the Christmas spirt. The music, decor and crafts available at this 3rd annual Craft Sale will also help you feel merry! Location: McConaghy Senior's Centre &nbs... more
Celebration of the Arts "Festive Luncheon" - presented by the Chamber of Commerce Fri Nov 28 / 11:30am - 1:30pm Held at the beautiful Richmond Hill Golf and Country Club (8905 Bathurst St. just north of Hwy 7), the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce presents their annual "Celebration of the Arts" Festive Luncheon. As well as a delicious meal, everyone enj... more
Holiday Spice Tea - at the Heritage Centre Tue Dec 2 / 1:00pm If you have some free time on Tuesday, December 2, a very enjoyable way to spend it may be to have afternoon tea in the sunroom at this quaint historical home.There are a selection of teas available, including Richmond Hill's own signature blen... more
A Seasonal Concert featuring Michael Burgess at the Richmond Hill United Church Fri Dec 5 / 8:00pm To get us in the holiday spirit Michael Burgess and the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra presents a seasonal concert including a carol sing-a-long. The Richmond Hill United Church is located at 10,201 Yonge Street Ticket prices a... more
CBC's Reading of the "Christmas Carol" at the Richmond Hill United Church Sun Dec 7 / 7:00pm RH Thomson, with his beautiful voice, will read the classic Charles Dickens, "Christmas Carol". The choir of the Richmond Hill United Church will perform the musical accompaniments. The accoustics of this historic church will provide an i... more
Tell Me the Story of Christmas -a community carol singing event Sun Dec 7 / 7:00pm The churches in Richmond Hill have organized this Christmas Carol sing a long. It is held at the very large Richmond Hill Chinese Community Church to accomodate the anticipated turn out. There is lots of parking. It is ho... more
Richmond Hill United Church's Christmas Bazaar and Tea Sat Dec 13 / 1:00pm - 4:00pm This is a traditional church bazaar with crafts, white elephant table, jewelry, books, baking and preserves.What a nice alternative to the hustle and bustle of the mall shopping!Location: Richmond Hill United Church ... more
Holiday Pot Pourri at the Heritage Centre Sat Dec 13 / 11:00am Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations are brought together in the Gardenview Room at the quaint Heritage House.Traditioanl holiday foods can be sampled - tortiere, latkes, shortbread, fruitcake and sugganiyot.There is also an opportunity to create a ke... more
