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 (WCYR) will present The Ripple EffectWCYR'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... more
What Will Your Neighbourhood be like in 25 years? Wed Nov 25 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm WHAT WILL YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD BE LIKE IN 25 YEARS? Picture your neighbourhood in 25 years. What should it look like? What land uses would you like to see? The residents of Richmond Hill are invited to come out to one of two meetings on Neighbourhoods... 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
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
"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
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
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
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
Mill Pond Gallery Exhibition & Sale Sat Nov 28 / 11:00am - Sun Nov 29 / 5:00pm There are 3 unique artists showing 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.They would l... 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
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
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
Music Through the Ages - presented by Wings of Hope Sun Nov 29 / 7:00pm This is the fifth annual Fundraising Gala with Silent Auction and Dessert Reception for EDOYR (Eating Disorders of York Region)The evening features music and songs from the 1930's to the present, presented by Steppin' Out... 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
Bollywood Favourites ~ at Loblaw Cooking School Wed Dec 2 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm A class for all Bollywood fans – come join Chef Jasjit for a fun evening of fantastic food, Indian music and movie clips.You'll make the recipes of favourite Bollywood stars like -- Shahrukh Khan's festive and flavourful Chicken Biry... more
What Will Your Neighbourhood be Like in 25 Years? Thu Dec 3 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm WHAT WILL YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD BE LIKE IN 25 YEARS? Picture your neighbourhood in 25 years. What should it look like? What land uses would you like to see? The residents of Richmond Hill are invited to come out to one of two meetings on Neighbourhoods... more
Women's Car Care Clinic Thu Dec 3 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Calling on all women who are interested in learning about the following; > Basic Car Maintenance > What to do in case of accident, - with John Rodrigues from Assured Automotive. > The Richmond Hill Fire Department will be on h... more
Starbright 'Stratford's Christmas Show' Thu Dec 3 / 7:30pm This show is as "Unique as a fallen snowflake." Starbright, originally presented at the Stratford Festival Theatre, is on it's way to Richmond Hill. For more information about the show visit www.starbright.ca Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Pe... more
Rotary Club TV Auction Sat Dec 5 / 8:00pm - Sun Dec 6 / 8:00pm The Rotary - Rogers TV Auction is entering is 30th year. Together with their partners they will be raising significant funds for local charities - more than $100,000 per year has been raised on average! The Richmond Hill Rotary Club aims to surp... more
THE RANKIN SISTERS - A MARITIME CHRISTMAS Sat Dec 5 / 8:00pm The theatre manager, Michael Grit, is absolutely thrilled to confirm what has been a rumour for some time: The Richmond Hill Centre PROUDLY presents THE RANKIN SISTERS - A MARITIME CHRISTMAS The Rankin Sisters rose to international stardom... more
Group Winter Holiday Exhibition and Sale Sat Dec 5 / 11:00am - Sun Dec 6 / 5:00pm Richmond Hill Group of Artists celebrates the holidays with a variety of original artwork priced under $200, as well as artwork at regular price.The gallery is open from 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Location: Mill Pond Gallery ... more
Embrace Diversity- End Discrimination ~ Celebrating United Nations Human Rights Day Sun Dec 6 / 1:30pm - 4:00pm Embrace Diversity- End Discrimination: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights”. These first few famous words of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights established 60 years ago the basic premise of international... more
Moscow Boys Choir Sun Dec 6 / 7:30pm The internationally renowned Moscow Boys Choir was founded in 1957 and has spent the last 50 years earning a reputation for excellence around the world. A careful blending of heavenly soprano voices, they bring a distinct Russian flavour t... more
Tell Me The Story of Christmas - as told by the churches of Richmond Hill Sun Dec 6 / 7:00pm The massed choirs of Richmond Hill will present "Tell Me the Story of Christmas" - a Richmond Hill family carol service sponsored by the Christian churches of Richmond Hill.The program includes:- lots of carol singing - two bands- a mass choir- a sho... more
Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club offers a free class Mon Dec 7 / 7:00pm - 8:00pm Richmond Hill Walk-In Laughter Club is offering another free session this month.They invite you to come and experience the joy of laughter with certified yoga leaders Ana & Marjorie. It is a good form of cardiovascular exercise for your mind, body an... more
A Life Less Ordinary: Learning to rejoice in the happiness of others Mon Dec 7 / 7:00pm - 8:30pm A Life Less Ordinary: Learning to rejoice in the happiness of othersLife 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... more
OFFERING A HAND - Women's Centre of York Region Women’s Centre of York Region (WCYR) is a “Not In Crisis” Centre Women's Centre of York Region is dedicated to providing programs, counseling and support services to women who have been affected by abuse or financial... more
L'Arche Daybreak - please vote for this inspiring facility Here in 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 their assistants who live, work and learn with them. People are drawn to this commun... more
Toy Drive - organized by Reza Moridi Reza Moridi has organized a toy drive.He is asking the residents and businesses here in Richmond Hill to please donate new, unwrapped toys to help bring a smile to children in need this Holiday Season. Toys will be distributed to registered charitabl... 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
