Lots is happening in Town. This newsletter lists 36 events for the next 2 weeks!
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Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association November Meeting Wed Nov 18 / 7:30pm - 9:30pm The Richmond Hill Women's Networking Association will be having their November meeting at the new Toronto Montessori SchoolThese meetings are an excellent opportnuinty to meet the members of this group, including many business owners. Many... more
THE PAJAMA GAME - presented by Steppin' Out Theatrical Productions Thu Nov 19 / 8:00pm - Sat Nov 21 / 8:00pm The Pajama Game is a musical based on the novel 7 1/2 Cents, featuring a score by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross (of Damn Yankees fame). The story deals with labour troubles in a pajama factory, where workers demands for a 7 1/2 cent raise are goi... more
Grand Dessert Night ~ presented by the local cancer society Thu Nov 19 / 7:00pm - 10:00pm It's time again for the Canadian Cancer Society Major Mackenzie annual Grand Dessert Night.You are invited to host a table at our very special fundraising event . 'Grand Dessert Night', is an evening of friends and family coming... more
Silence of the Songbirds Thu Nov 19 / 7:30pm The Richmond Hill Naturalists and The West Humber Naturalists present Bridget Stutchbury York University Canada Research Chair and Professor & Author of “Silence of the Songbirds” Prof. Stutchbury will be speaking on her recent... more
Layoff During Difficult Times - The End or a New Beginning? Thu Nov 19 / 6:00pm - 8:45pm Did you lose your job? Are you fearful and stuck, looking for guidance? Are you ready to be pro-active and make a plan for your life? Do you need help identifying and setting your goals? Do you want a confidence boost and create more self-awareness?... more
Candlelight Vendor Market ~ at the Toronto Waldorf School Fri Nov 20 / 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Toronto Waldorf School is presenting a Candlelight Vendor Market. On this Friday evening, it is an event for adults & older teens only. Younger ones can come on Saturday Come and join us for shopping and treats for the body a... 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
The Winner Within ~ a seminar supporting the United Way Sat Nov 21 / 9:00am - 12:00pm This Health, Wealth, and Professional Development Strategies for Success Seminar has been organized to support the United Way of York Region.This seminar features 3 informative speakers:1) Randy Taylor - The Winner Within-Strategie... more
Mill Pond Gallery Exhibit & Sale Sat Nov 21 / 11:00am - Sun Nov 22 / 5:00pm The artists showing this weekend are Annette Hansen and Pat Earl. They present original paintings of landscape, wildlife and floral in watercolour and acrylic.The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Location: Mill Pond Gallery &nb... more
A Joyous Christmas Bazaar ~ at the Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Sat Nov 21 / 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... more
McConaghy Seniors Christmas Craft & Gift Sale Sat Nov 21 / 10:00am - 1:00pm McConaghy Seniors send an open invitation to join them for their 4th Annual Craft and Gift Sale. This is a great opportunity to find that unique gift idea for the Holiday Season.Location: Elgin West Community Centre &n... more
Craft Sale ~ brought to you by the Richvale Lions & Lioness Sat Nov 21 / 9:30am - 2:00pm Come start your holiday shopping! The Richvale Lions and Lioness have organized a great craft sale.There are lots of handmade items: -handmade cards- knitting- sewn items- jewellry.......and more Free admission. Refreshments will be... more
Candlelight Vendor Market ~ at the Toronto Waldorf School Sat Nov 21 / 9:00am - 4:00pm The Toronto Waldorf School is presenting a Candlelight Vendor Market for everyone to attend.(On the Friday evening this event is open to adults & older teens only) Come and join us for shopping and treats for the body and soul - food and music! Artis... more
Becoming a Canadian Citizen - info session hosted by Bryon Wilfert Sun Nov 22 / 2:30pm - 3:30pm Hon. Bryon Wilfert is hosting an information session as assist people to becoming Canadian citizens.Bryon as invited Mr. Sarkis Assadourian as the guest speaker. Mr Assadourian is a former member of Parliament and citizen... more
Holiday Bazaar ~ at Leisureworld Sun Nov 22 / 10:00am - 3:00pm Leisureworld is having their annual Holiday Bazaar . They will be having - numerous vendors- crafts items- White Elephant table- Tea and Coffee.........and raffle tickets being sold on a Trip for 2 for Toronto to Montreal court... more
Annual Veteran Affairs Luncheon at Royal Canadian Legion Sun Nov 22 / 11:30am The annual Veteran Affairs Luncheon will be held on Sunday, November 22, 2009. All Veterans from Canadian, Allied and British Forces are welcome. Guests from Sunnybrook Hospital will arrive about 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served at noon. Vet... more
Romantic Treasures presented by York Symphony Orchestra Sun Nov 22 / 7:30pm The York Symphony Orchestra presents their second concert of the season - Romantic Treasurers. The guest artist: is Andrew Ascenzo, (Cello) The evening's program is:Burton: 4 Etudes Dvorak: Cello Concerto Brahms: Symphony #2 Dvorak's m... more
Asian Wave presents Ivana Wong Mon Nov 23 / 8:00pm Ivana Wong – red hot after winning seven industry awards including the Jade Solid Gold Award for “Most Popular Singer-Songwriter” – brings her voice to grace the Richmond Hill Centre. Having spent years showing the world her t... more
A Life Less Ordinary: How love for others creates an extraordinary life Mon Nov 23 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm A Life Less Ordinary: How love for others creates an extraordinary lifeLife can easily be seen as hard and difficult or tedious and boring. It doesn't have to be this way. What our life is, depends upon how we view it. Everything de... more
Quartetto Gelato Tue Nov 24 / 8:00pm For over a decade, this dazzling ensemble has enchanted audiences and critics worldwide with their exotic blend of musical virtuosity, artistic passion, and charismatic anecdotes. Classically trained, Quartetto Gelato not only thrills... more
Guilt-Free Chocolate ~ Loblaw Cooking School Tue Nov 24 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Although we now know chocolate on its own can be healthy, too often ingredients in our chocolate desserts may not be that good for us. In this class, Natural Nutritionist Ricki Heller will show you how to enjoy chocolatey goodness in guilt-free... more
Mind Body & Soul ~ Vocal Coach, Earl Sky Tue Nov 24 / 8:00pm - 10:00pm You’ve probably already heard Earl’s voice. He’s the featured announcer on hundreds of national and international TV and radio programs and commercials like TD Waterhouse, Listen up Canada, Longo’s, Hockey Hall of Fame, Mr. Su... more
The Ripple Effect Forum ~ presented by the Women's Centre of York Region Wed Nov 25 / 5:30pm - 10:00pm The Women's Centre of York Region will present The Ripple EffectIt's goal is to learn how to “do good” ethically, strategically, with the right partners, to create real sustainability. The event will feature keynote speaker Craig Kielburg... more
Curry In A Hurry!, ~ at the Loblaw Cooking School Wed Nov 25 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Do you love curry but are too busy to prepare it? Fret no more! Join cookbook author Smita Chandra and learn how to cook quick curries in many tasty ways. Smita's curry-licious menu will include: - Oven Roasted Salmon topped with sweet, so... more
Prelude to Winter: An Evening of Song Thu Nov 26 / 8:00pm Up and coming young Toronto talents from the Canadian Opera Company, Tenor Riccardo Iannello and Soprano Lisa DiMaria, will be featured alongside Canadian Tenor Anthony Macri in an evening filled with operatic arias and duets, pop songs, Christmas ca... more
"We Had the Best Day Ever." Thu Nov 26 / 10:00am - 12:00pm “We Had the Best Day Ever.” ~ Is there anything better for a parent than those moments when a child's passion for learning is sparked? Richland Academy is having a Tour and Discover Open House to show how they have the children going home... more
Tax, Retirement & Estate Planning Thu Nov 26 / 12:00pm - 2:00pm Alex Bril, Certified Financial Planner, is extending an invitation for a complimentary lunch and learn about Tax, Retirement and Estate Planning to be held at The Octagon restaurant.If you are concerned about paying too much in taxes and making... more
YMCA Peace Awards Thu Nov 26 / 6:30pm - 8:30pm In every community, there are exceptional leaders whose work influences and inspires the lives of others.The YMCA Peace Medallion recognizes and celebrates an exceptional leader in our community who is dedicated to finding peaceful solutions to... more
Chinese Cooking ~ at the Loblaw Cooking School Fri Nov 27 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Chinese cooking is fresh, light, practical and relevant to today’s lifestyles and needs. Its unique style of sophisticated simplicity has been developed over centuries to create the most delicious yet economical uses for every food. Join Chef F... more
Mike Mandel Sat Nov 28 / 8:00pm Dr. Mike Mandel's Hypnosis Show is best described as "Comedy Meets high-Velocity Trance". Using nothing more than the power of suggestion and his rapier wit, Mike Mandel is able to cause otherwise rational people to see, do, and believe, t... more
Mill Pond Gallery Exhibition & Sale Sat Nov 28 / 11:00am - Sun Nov 29 / 5:00pm There are 3 artists show at the gallery this weekend - Seraya Smit, Masoud Ziaian and Olga Zavarzin They present original paintings and wood mosaics of musical instruments, landscape, wildlife, in acrylic, and watercolour.The gallery is open fr... more
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Sat Nov 28 / 2:00pm - Sun Nov 29 / 2:00pm Take a magical journey with our four heroes, through the captivating world of C.S. Lewis' fabled land of Narnia. This musical adaptation of the first book of the Narnia Chronicles is brought to you by Theatreworks USA and will transpo... more
Arts Richmond Hill Music Festival Fri Nov 27 - Sun Nov 29 More info to come shortlyBayview Hills Community Centre114 Spadina RdRichmond Hill ONDeadline for Application: Oct 9, 2009... more
A Life Less Ordinary: The freedom and magic of giving to others Mon Nov 30 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm A Life Less Ordinary: The freedom and magic of giving to others Life can easily be seen as hard and difficult or tedious and boring. It doesn't have to be this way. What our life is, depends upon how we view it. Everything depends upon the quality of... more
Art Garfunkel Tue Dec 1 / 8:00pm - Wed Dec 2 / 8:00pm Recognized as one of the legends of pop music and blessed with a voice of unbelievable clarity, Art Garfunekl has spent four decades creating inspirational songs.As one half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel, he was responsible for a string of #1 h... more
Understanding a Relationship - a seminar presented by Heart 2 Heart Counseling Tue Dec 1 / 6:30pm - 8:00pm This is a seminar for any couples or individuals interested in understanding their intimate relationship; it is to help you understand what happens in love relationships when we connect or disconnect. Maybe you are tired of going arou... more
L'Arche Daybreak - please vote for this inspiring facility Here iIn our community in Richmond Hill, there exists a well kept secret - L'Arche Daybreak L'Arche Daybreak welcomes men and women with intellectual disabilities and the assistants who live, work and learn with them. People are drawn to this communi... more
Calling All Richmond Hill Artists, and Wishful Artists Join one the longest standing art groups in Richmond Hill by becoming a member of the Richmond Hill Group of Artists. There are so many advantages to being a member>getting to know all the other members at the free demonstrations by well-known a... more
OFFERING A HAND - The Food Bank The Food Bank needs more than food this holiday season. They need food all year long. About 1000 people use the resources of the Richmond Hill Food Bank each month. It is there for emergency needs, which means that someone can go just once a month an... more
Richmond Hill Resident, David Bannister, recognized in Ontario Legislature Reza Moridi had the privilege of honouring in our provincial legistlature an outstanding resident of Richmond Hill, David Bannister.David had served on the board of trustees for York Central Hospital for 10 yearsReza recognized David's deep committme... more
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Program ~ "Partners Against Poverty" This is a unique partnering opportunity directed at local businesses, service groups, clubs, government groups, local churches, among others. The Salvation Army in Richmond Hill needs community support to assist in raising much needed funds to carryi... more
H1N1 Flu Clinic - in Richmond Hill There is one H1N1 flu clinic location in Richmond HillRouge Woods Community Centre, 110 Shirley Drive (link to the map below) Open: Monday to Friday 12 pm to 8 pmSaturday and Sunday10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Currently the flu shot is ONLY available for t... more
