"An invasion of armies can be resisted, but not an idea whose time has come."
Victor Hugo, 1802-1885
This week's Newsletter Update includes:
1) The Next 2 Weeks of Events To see what is happening in Town after November 29th visit www.OnRichmondhill.com
2) Some Good Information to Know ♦ OMB - voice your concerns ♦ Community Environmental Centre - now open ♦ Police support Women's Abuse Month ♦ Nominate a local business ♦ Autism Ontario - York Chapter ♦ November is CPR Month ♦ Holiday Hams - a Rotary Club fundraiser ♦ Invitation for Submissions - YR Multimedia Film Festival ♦ Heart & Stroke looking for February volunteers
Richmond Hill Women's Networking Assoc Monthly Meeting Wed Nov 16 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm This month's meeting is at Richmond Hill Medical Spa. They will be introducing an Anti-aging Skin Care Line - Cellcosmet, a skin care line from Switzerland
This is suitable for anyone who seeks a cosmeceutic for daily use which fortifies... more
Red Cross is offering a free CPR course - when registred on Twitter Wed Nov 16 / 5:30pm - 9:30pm Is learning CPR been something you've been meaning to do for a while now?
Or maybe it's been a year (or a few years) since your last course? Well, this is the "tweet up" for you!
November is CPR awareness month, and the Canadian Red Cross is hostin... more
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Wed Nov 16 - Tue Nov 22 Have fun and stay healthy by joining in the FREE Wellness Programs at Mind Body and Soul Self-Help Support Centre in the heart of Richmond Hill. During the month of November, Mind Body and Soul is hosting The Diabetes Dialogues - be sure to drop in o... more
McConaghy Crafters ~ Come 'n Join 'Em Thu Nov 17 / 10:00am - 1:00pm The McConaghy Crafters get together every Thursday at 10 am until about 1 pm.
They enjoy doing their crafts, knitting, crochet etc, or just having an old chin wag with the company of friends.
They work on their own individual projects or... more
Got Pain - stop by this open house to see if Bowen Therapy can help Thu Nov 17 / 5:00pm - 6:00pm Bowles4Bowen Pain Relief Clinic had an open house this past Saturday but heard that many people couldn't come.
So for those who missed this opportunity to you are invited to stop by this Thursday from 5 to 6 pm
Free Bowen/Biofeedback demonstration... more
Search Engine Optimization ~ a Small Business Enterprise Centre seminar Thu Nov 17 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm Bruno LoGreco, Master Life Coach, will provide you with an overview of Search Engine Optimization to help get your business started.
Topics for the seminar include, but are not limited to:
Part 1: SEO Basics:
Basic Definitions
Difference betwee... more
Teen Triple P Seminar Series in Farsi - Raising competent teenagers: Thu Nov 17 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm Do you know, how to raise competent and responsible teenagers?
Do you know where you can learn and develop your parenting skills in “Farsi”?
The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families in collaboration with Catholic Community Servi... more
December Man (l'homme de décembre)~ 2007 Governor General Award for Drama Thu Nov 17 - Sat Dec 3 In the aftermath of the 1989 Montreal Massacre, Benoit and Kathleen do everything to help their son Jean cope with his guilt and rage…. but Jean becomes unglued. Using humour and the humdrum of everyday life, Colleen Murphy intuitively moves b... more
Richmond Hill Beaded Arts Gallery ~ at the Boynton House Fri Nov 18 - Sun Nov 20 The Richmond Hill Beading Artists are passionate about what they do. And are quite prolific! They needed to show off and sell some of the many exquisite beaded items they have created.
The theme is multicultural beading - it is an exhibi... more
L'Arche Daysprings Open House Fri Nov 18 / 6:30pm Come and meet members of the L’Arche Daybreak community sharing about the foundation and spirituality of L’Arche.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Presentation at 7 p.m.
Taize-style Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m.
Refreshments to follow
All Open... more
Overheard 2 - First of the Reel Asian Film Festival showings in Richmond Hill Fri Nov 18 / 7:00pm This is the opening night for the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival here in Richmond Hill.
First show Overheard 2 - Hong Kong 2011 | 99 min | Directors Felix Chong, Alan Mak | Rated 14A
SynopsisHong Kong heavyweights Lau Ching Wan, Louis Koo... more
Leonid Meteor Shower appears in the night sky ~ come find out more Fri Nov 18 / 8:00pm The Astronomers of the Richmond Hill Naturalists has organized a fascinating talk on the 2011 Leonid Meteor Shower on Friday November 18th, 8 p.m. in the meeting room of the Elvis Stojko Arena (350 - Sixteenth Avenue)
The Leonids meteor shower of mi... more
Ladies Craft Night ~ Wire Wrapping Spoons Fri Nov 18 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join the women of Community Church for an evening of spoon wire-wrapping.
It’s fun and easy and they make great gifts.
All materials supplied.
Cost: $7.00 for the first spoon, $3 each for the rest.
For more information or to register, email... more
Lots to do and see this week's Village Market!! Sat Nov 19 / 8:30am - 1:30pm The Village Market organic farmers market carries on all winter while seasonal markets close.
Winter attractions include baby greens such as spinach (see picture above). Amazingly farmer Jim Giffen is able to grow some of these greens in unheated gr... more
Toronto Waldorf School Arts and Crafts Fair ~ All Invited!! Sat Nov 19 / 9:00am - 6:00pm Shop for unique handcrafted items from forty nine juried artisans
jewellery
toys
pottery
clothing
wood
fibre
and more
Here's a glimpse
At the same time enjoy the Village Market - an organic farmers market which runs from 8:... more
Jefferson Forest Hike Sat Nov 19 / 1:30pm Join members of the Oak Ridges Trail Association (ORTA) for a 3 hour ramble at a moderate pace along thenew ORTA trail route through the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Jefferson ForestTract.
Secondary trail routes will be shown and... more
Self-Protection ~ without the use of arms: Learn in 4 Hours! Sat Nov 19 / 10:00am - 12:00pm This hands-on, direct training takes only four hours and is designed for ordinary people with no particular background or previous experience in self-defence whatsoever.
Robbie Cressman, Chief Instructor and President of Canadian Use of Force System... more
A Joyous Christmas Bazaar ~ at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sat Nov 19 / 10:00am - 2:00pm There is not a better time to start your Christmas shopping than at "A Joyous Christmas Bazaar" at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church!The selection of gift ideas will amaze you:- a piece of knitting- a piece of jewelery- something from the Antique... more
Christmas Bazaar at Temperanceville United Church ~ lots of goodies Sat Nov 19 / 10:00am - 2:00pm Plan on stopping by this quaint little church located at the corner of King Rd and Bathurst St,
Fill your Christmas baking needs or your freezer and pantry for the winter!
Choose from their harvest tables of goodies –
Mix & Match... more
Mill Pond Gallery Exhibition and Sale Sat Nov 19 / 11:00am - Sun Nov 20 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists present original paintings by artists Wendy Ferguson, Khatcho Yazedjian and Arlene Koszorek. Their work in acrylic and watercolour will feature landscape themes. The Mill Pond Gallery is located in the h... more
Then and Now Fashion Show & Luncheon at McConaghy Sat Nov 19 / 11:30am - 2:00pm Come join us for a fascinating afternoon as our models take you down memory lane.
They will be modelling a variety of beautiful costumes from the Curtain Club and the second part of our Fashion Show will display current fashions.
A delicious lunch... more
Saigon Electric - a Reel Asian Film Festival screening Sat Nov 19 / 1:30pm This is the first of 3 shows today for the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival here in Richmond Hill.
Saigon Electric (Sài Gòn Yo) - USA/Vietnam 2011 | 103 min | Director Stephane Gauger | Rated G
SynopsisHip hop dancers from the tough... more
Bleak Night - a Reel Asian Film Festival Screening Sat Nov 19 / 4:00pm This is the second of 3 shows today for the Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival here in Richmond Hill.
Bleak Night- Director Yoo Sung-Hyun | South Korea 2010 | 116min | Korean with English subtitles
SynopsisThe sudden death of a high-school student r... more
Skate into the evening with your PJ's on! Sat Nov 19 / 6:45pm - 8:15pm Get ready for bed and then come skating!! Sounds like fun!
Fees: under 3 - free; 3 to 15 - $2.50; adults (16 to 64) $4.50, Seniors (65+) $2.75; Groups $9
For more information please see www.richmondhill.ca/skating
... more
The Diabetes Dialogues ~ come learn - Make your health a priority Sun Nov 20 Did you know?
Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to major health problems.
Today more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. 1 out of 3 Canadians who have diabetes, do not even know they have it!
For Diabetes Awarenes... more
Step Right Up to Support the David Dunlap Observatory Defenders! Sun Nov 20 / 6:00pm - 10:00pm Join the enthusiastic and dedicated group of David Dunlap Observatory Defenders for their major fundraiser.
Live entertainment by Richmond Hill's own Derek Christie Band
Admission: $50 or $85 per couple. Pay at the door (cash, cheque or Visa)
Admi... more
Separation & Divorce Self-Help Group of York Region Sun Nov 20 / 7:30pm - 8:30pm This meeting of the Separation & Divorce Self-Help Group is focused on helping and supporting individuals who are going through separation and divorce.
The group can help people to move through the labyrinth of pragmatic and emotional issues ass... more
Support Group for Caregivers of those with MS Mon Nov 21 / 7:00pm Whether you are a spouse, partner, parent, child, family member or friend providing care on a regular basis to someone with MS, your role is an important one.
The term “caregiver” is very broad and can include a person at any age, often... more
Dharma Talk with Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Rose Hirano ~ What's my part? Mon Nov 21 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Relationships are a work in progress and they will never be perfect.
But if we can start to improve our own mind by recognizing our unrealistic expectations, for example, and take the time to train in patiently accepting others as they are, we will... more
Social Media Workshop presented by the Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce Tue Nov 22 / 9:00am - 1:00pm Are you familiar with the basics of Facebook, Google, YouTube, Blogger, LinkedIn and Twitter but need help configuring the details of these tools to help run your business?
Harness the incredible power of online social networking.
This is NO... more
2nd Annual International Food Festival & Bake Sale ~ at York Central Hospital Tue Nov 22 / 10:00am - 1:30pm Come and celebrate the many cultures represented by York Central Hospital Volunteers.
Volunteers will be contributing sweet and savory baked goods, preserves, soups and sauces as well as hand-crafted items for holiday gift-giving.
All monies r... more
Mark Twain Tonight - presented by Hal Holbrook Tue Nov 22 / 8:00pm Fifty years ago, a young actor took the stage in a tiny off-Broadway theatre and introduced the world to a man they would never forget. The actor was Hal Holbrook and the man was Mark Twain.
Changing and editing the material to fit the times, Tony a... more
Creative Crafting with L'Arche – Pottery Painting Workshop Tue Nov 22 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Come out and paint a piece of pottery and have it fired and ready for the Holidays!
Learn the basics of painting pottery with underglazes along with a number of techniques including paper resist and scraffito.
Fee: $21.00 A material fee of $5 ... more
2011 Fall Lecture Series ~ Welcome to the Universe! Wed Nov 23 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm This lecture series is a continuation of the well-received "Evenings at the Observatory" lecture series provided by the lecturers while they were working at the David Dunlap Observatory.
This series includes five illustrated lectures by world-renown... more
What is Bio Signature Modulation and how can it help you get in the best shape ever? Wed Nov 23 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm The new educational group in Richmond Hill, Life2 has invited Igor Klibanov – Body Transformation Specialist Kinesiologist to speak to their group
In this session Igor discusses:
Where you store your body fat is a direct reflection of your ho... more
Free Champagne Dance Lesson & Studio Open House Wed Nov 23 / 7:30pm - 8:30pm You’re invited to attend Arthur Murray Richmond Hill Dance Studio’s Champagne Dance Lesson & Open House.
Attendees will sip on champagne while mingling with our dance professionals and then get their hips moving with a specialty grou... more
'Tour and Discover' Open House Thu Nov 24 / 10:00am - 12:00pm Choosing the right school for your child is important to their optimal growth and development. Not only what students are learning, but how they are learning it, is often the reason prospective parents are attracted to Richland Academy. They hav... more
McConaghy Crafters ~ Come 'n Join 'Em Thu Nov 24 / 10:00am - 1:00pm The McConaghy Crafters get together every Thursday at 10 am until about 1 pm.
They enjoy doing their crafts, knitting, crochet etc, or just having an old chin wag with the company of friends.
They work on their own individual projects or... more
McConaghy Creative Hands Craft and Bake Sale Thu Nov 24 / 10:00am - 2:00pm Come support McConaghy's Creative Hands Craft group and McConaghy Members Council.
The Craft Group has been working very hard and are excited to sell their crafts - sure to be fantastic Christmas gifts!
The member's council will be selling som... more
Rotaract Pub Night to raise money for the Famine in Africa. Thu Nov 24 / 6:00pm - 9:00pm This event has been organized by Rotaract to raise funds for victims of the famine in Africa.
There will be live entertainment (local Richmond Hill band: FOAM) and some free appetizers - so come early!
Tickets can be purchased online or at th... more
Teen Triple P Seminar Series in Farsi - Getting teenagers connected Thu Nov 24 / 6:00pm - 8:00pm Do you know, how to raise competent and responsible teenagers?
Do you know where you can learn and develop your parenting skills in “Farsi”?
The York Centre for Children, Youth and Families in collaboration with Catholic Community Servi... more
The Diabetes Dialogues ~ come learn at the Library- Make your health a priority Thu Nov 24 Did you know?
Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to major health problems.
Today more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. 1 out of 3 Canadians who have diabetes, do not even know they have it!
For Diabetes Awarenes... more
Dine and Discover at the Community Church ~ Food, Philosphy and Fun Thu Nov 24 / 6:00pm - 7:15pm Come to dine at Community Church discover something about yourself and about Jesus.
They’re hosting a monthly series of dinner, followed by a short video and discussion, on the last Thursday of the month.
You can sign up for all or just one.... more
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - 4 shows Thu Nov 24 - Sun Nov 27 A musical masterpiece with incredible dance numbers and catchy tunes. A retelling of the Old Testament story with a few technicolor twists.
Follow Joseph's journey from bleak circumstances to become one of the most powerful men in Egypt, and the tra... more
Red Cross offers Babysitting Course Fri Nov 25 / 9:00am - 5:00pm The Red Cross Society is offering this course for 11 to 15 yr olds. Course Description: Feed a baby or change a diaper Prepare a simple meal Play games with children of all ages Prevent injuries and keep children safe H... more
Wendy's Annual Holiday Art & Craft Show Sat Nov 26 - Sun Nov 27 Come and do your holiday shopping at this art and craft show fund-raiser
A variety of creative artisans and entrepreneurs will be attending this annual event.
You will find some lovely treasures while supporting a good cause. - 10% of total sales w... more
P. A. Skate Day- offered at 2 locations and times Fri Nov 25 Grab your skates, slip on your mittens and meet up with friends to take part in the November P.A. Day Skate
Elvis Stojko Arena - 11 am to 1 pm
Tom Graham Arena - 2 pm to 4 pm
Cost is just a toonie!
For more information www.richmondhill.ca/Skating... more
Barry MacDonald, author of 'Boy Smarts', returns to Richmond Hill Sat Nov 26 / 8:30am - 12:30pm Have boys? Teach boys? This is a special presentation that will show you how to talk so boys will listen & how to listen so boys will talk.
Rather than disappearing or suppressing boys' high-spirited physicality, aggression, or shy relucta... more
The Village Market ~ an enjoyable place Sat Nov 26 / 8:30am - 1:30pm At the Saturday Village Market organic farmers market there is a warm friendly atmosphere.
That's why there are tables where you can sit down and enjoy their wide selection of healthy ready to eat cafe foods, and listen to live acoustic music.
They... more
Henry and Mudge - a good show to bring some friends to! Sat Nov 26 / 11:00am Moving from the city to a new house in the country can be tough. Just ask Henry, who can’t find a playmate in his new neighbourhood!
Luckily, he’s got Mudge, a great big, 83-kilogram canine buddy, with whom he can share all kinds of adve... more
Mill Pond Gallery Exhibition and Sale Sat Nov 26 / 11:00am - Sun Nov 27 / 5:00pm The Richmond Hill Group of Artists present original paintings by artists Patricia Earl and Annette Hansen. Their work in acrylic, watercolour and mixed media will feature nature scenes. The Mill Pond Gallery is located in the heart of Ric... more
Santa Claus is coming to town! It's the Santa Claus Parade in Richmond Hill Sun Nov 27 / 1:30pm Santa Claus and his reindeer, along with Mayor Dave Barrow, Members of Council and thousands of Town of Richmond Hill residents will be celebrating the upcoming Christmas season with the 2010 Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade &nb... more
Local Richmond Hill Artist, Rose Hirano,is exhibiting at the Markham Theatre this month Mon Nov 7 - Sun Nov 27 Woodcut printmaker, Rose Hirano, is exhibiting 18 of her reductive woodblock prints at the Markham Theatre from now until Sunday,Nov 27th.
Work can be viewed during box office opening hours, 11am-6pm Monday-Saturday and also during theatre performan... more
Fountain of Love and Life ~ annual fundraising gala Sun Nov 27 / 5:30pm - 10:30pm Fountain of Love and Life (FLL), the Chinese programming ministry of Salt + Light Television, Canada’s national Catholic television station, is holding their annual fundraising Gala
It is expected that close to a thousand guests, including the... more
Encounter ~ music, praise, worship, God - at the Community Church Sun Nov 27 / 6:00pm This free Encounter concert is geared to young people--high school and college/university age who want to experience an exciting evening of contemporary Christian music.
Community Church has several worship teams and Encounter is one of them.
For m... more
Painting Exhibition at the Boynton House Mon Nov 28 - Sun Dec 4 You are invited to come to the Boynton House to see the works of 4 local artists
Jonathan Calleri
Kanson Lee
James Lee
Alex Leung
Exhibition Hours:
Monday Novembeer 28th to Saturday December 3rd: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday De... more
The Diabetes Dialogues ~ come learn - Make your health a priority Mon Nov 28 Did you know?
Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to major health problems.
Today more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. 1 out of 3 Canadians who have diabetes, do not even know they have it!
For Diabetes Awarenes... more
Last chance to have the leaves picked up! Mon Nov 28 This is a reminder to get the leaves raked and trimming done and placed at the curb before morning.
Yard Waste collection will end November 28th
When placing yard waste out for collection, remember yard waste must be placed in:
clean, open, rigi... more
Dharma Talk with Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Rose Hirano ~ Finding balance Mon Nov 28 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm Relationships are a work in progress and they will never be perfect.
But if we can start to improve our own mind by recognizing our unrealistic expectations, for example, and take the time to train in patiently accepting others as they are, we will... more
Business Opportunities for Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games Tue Nov 29 / 7:30am - 10:00am The Richmond Hill Chambeer of Commerce and the Markham Board of Trade welcome you to come explore the business opportunities at this joint breakfast session
Learn about:
The Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan Am Games
Infrastructure Ontario and their role... more
The Diabetes Dialogues ~ come learn - Make your health a priority Tue Nov 29 Did you know?
Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to major health problems.
Today more than 9 million Canadians live with diabetes or prediabetes. 1 out of 3 Canadians who have diabetes, do not even know they have it!
For Diabetes Awarenes... more
Letter from Wingfield Farm - a true Canadian performance Tue Nov 29 / 8:00pm The show that started the Wingfield series back in 1985 comes to Richmond Hill as the beginning of a seven year cycle!
When a captain of industry trades his pin-stripe suit for overalls and retreats to a 40 hectare farm, the residents of Persephone... more
ESL Scrabble for those whom English is their second language Tue Nov 29 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Richmond Hill Public Library has a Scrabble Group for adults (18 and over) for whom English is a second language (ESL) and who wish to improve their English language skills.
Scrabble is a word game and is a fun way to build your vocabulary and meet... more
The New Community Environmental Centre is now open It is now more convenient for Richmond Hill residents to dispose of unwanted items and divert stuff from the landfill
Located at 1124 Elgin Mills Rd East (just east of Leslie)
Reuse Drop-off
Recycling
Waste Disposal
Antiques
Books, CDs and DV... more
York Regional Police Supports Woman Abuse Preventiion Month November is Woman Abuse Prevention Month in Ontario and York Regional Police is proud to work with their community partners to help provide victims of violence with a dedicated system of support.
York Regional Police, in partnership with Victim Serv... more
Autism Ontario - York Region Chapter - how they are "Offering a Hand" What is Autism?
Autism is a neurological disorder effecting social interaction and communication skills
- there is a range of symptoms and severity; hence it is best described as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- those with autism can react very di... more
November is CPR Month – Get the Facts! With 70 per cent of cardiac arrests happening at home, taking a CPR course is a simple action that could help save a loved one’s life.
November is CPR month, and the Canadian Red Cross is urging Ontarians to learn CPR or refresh their skills b... more
Holiday Hams - a Rotary Club of Richmond Hill fundraiser The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill raises funds in December by selling Hams from Maple Leaf Foods.
If you plan to eat ham over the holidays, it’s a good way to support charitable causes at the same time. They come in a decorative box and can als... more
Invitation for Submissions: Mulitmedia Film Festival of York Region This third annual multimedia film festival will present in May 2012
Theme "RICH TAPESTRY, MOSAIC FRAGMENTS" These are films about York Region for York Region!!!
The films should explore the rich diversity of York Region as well as social and enviro... more
Heart and Stroke "Heart Month" Canvassers Needed! Heart & Stroke Foundation's Annual Heart Month campaign happens in February, where thousands of volunteer canvassers go door to door to ask their neighbors to support heart and stroke research by making a donation.
Last year over $6 mi... more
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