Connecting the Community

Quinn McGowan and Brandon Moore tell us what happens at Bingo World. Hear how the charities support the activities and are rewarded for their support.    See what Bingo World is all about Bingo World and Gaming Brandon can be contacted through Richmond Hill Hall Charities Association

Lorris Herenda, CEO of Yellow Brick House, talks about the campaigns to end gender based violence. Including the youth art exhibit at the Mill Pond Gallery. Mill Pond Art Gallery Workshop Poster   Wear purple to show you are an ally.   Dates to Note: Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 is the Kick Off of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV. Friday, Dec. 6, 2024  is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on...

Yvonne Kelly and Veronica Jouaneh from York Region Food for Learning talk about the shortfalls of the student nutrition programs.  York Region Food for Learning Consider getting some Smile Cookies next week. Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie — York Region Food for Learning

Mayor David West tells us about presenting at the United Nations headquarters in New York about Richmond Hill being a Frontrunner City at the Global Forum on Human Settlement  at the invitation of the Urban Economy Forum  What's next? There are lots of opportunities to be a more resilient city. Sign up for David's monthly newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill

Peg Hiscoke talks to Marj about the event she is involved with, "Hands & Hearts for Africa - Putting the Planet First", happening Nov. 23 and 24, at the Richmond Hill United Church.    Hands and Hearts for Africa EcoFest | OnRichmondHill   Peg hopes you'll learn just one little thing to help protect our planet.

Franz Hartmann outlines An Alliance for a Liveable Ontario 's campaign of Five Ways Home. Build in the Right Place Build a Wide Variety of Housing Types Build Smarter & Faster Invest Heavily in Non-Market Affordable Housing Make Housing Affordable and Part of Liveable Communities Consider signing up for the newsletter - sign up is on the bottom of the home page. If you live in Richmond Hill ch...

David Leyton-Brown gives us a primer on the American voting system. It is much different than the Canadian system. He warns us that there are 7 swing states to watch out for Arizona Georgia Michigan Nevada North Carolina Pennsylvania Wisconsin  

Marj has met someone from Uganda and thought her story was worthwhile for us to hear.   If you can help out that would be great.  Fundraiser by David Imukat : Help Build a Better Atuitui Primary School This Go Fund Me campaign does have photos of the project.  To see photos of the school see the OnRichmondhill.com "Beyond Our Borders" article - Beyond Our Borders - talking with Petronella about a...

Many of us have wondered why people would vote for Trump.  Marj reached out to her American friends to find out. Listen to this conversation with Julie, Marj's friend who lives in Arizona, to hear why she is voting for Trump.

Andrew Cross, Head of School, at Lauremont, talks about the school and the name change.  And he talks about the school being part of the community. Getting Your Child Future Ready | Lauremont School

There are 13 artists displaying their work at this historic home at Richmond Green. It is a beautiful place in all respects.  Andrea, Sharon and Wendy talk about the local diverse art scene and invite you to come and see it. Please see their web site for details, including a biography of each artist and the Make & Take opportunities.    SHOP LOCAL ART | Artists Coop Richmond Hill (artistscoopr...

Michael Braithwaite, CEO of Blue Door, talks about the work that is being done to provide for those who find themselves homeless.  This includes the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser.  The event date is Feb. 22, 2025.     Find out more about Blue Door Michael can be reached at michael.braithwaite@bluedoor.ca Mark your calendars now for Feb. 22nd, about 5 to 8 pm, for the Coldest Night of the Ye...

Priti Ruparel from the Richmond Hill Small Business Enterprise Centre (SBEC) tells us about the special activities planned for Small Business Week (Oct. 19 to 25) and all the support she and the team at SBEC provide to our local businesses throughout the year. Here's the link to the Oct. 19th Small Business Market at the Central Library Small Business Market | Richmond Hill Public Library (rhpl.ca...

Marj talks with Milena Day, the community coordinator for the Richmond Hill/Vaughan Trauma Incident Response  Protocol.  It's new.   Milena really wants to work with the community to make it safer. Here is the link to the survey Traumatic Incident Response Protocol Community Safety Standard Survey Richmond Hill/Vaughan (office.com)   Milena would be very happy if you would respond.   You can conta...

Lots of really good food.  And a good shopping experience. The farmers grow their foods carefully.  Marj talks with the Village Market Manager, Brooke Scott about buying local, organic seasonal foods, for their large families!   Sign up for their newsletter on their web site villagemarket.ca    Weekly updates on their Facebook page (20+) Facebook Check them out on Instagram      

Richmond Hill resident, Peter DeVita, talks about the pervasive threat of cyber attacks.  He believes the federal government needs to step up and wants us to sign the petition to have a First Minister's conference to tackle these threats. Here's the link to the petition: https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details? Petition=e-5117 Remember to reply to the government's email to confirm...

Musician Michael Bridge expands on the concept of fusion. Michael Bridge is much more than an accordion player.  Michael and his duo partner, Kornel Wolak, perform with the Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra on October 26th.  More information and tickets at www.rhpo.ca  Listen here

Local artist and author, Ona Kingdon, tells us about creating the book and instills ins us a message of loving and protecting the nature that surrounds us.  Her reading a passage from the book is delightful!   Here is her website www.emotiveexpressions.ca   Here are links to purchase the book The Paper Butterfly: Kingdon, Ona, Kingdon, Ona: 9780986711114: Books - Amazon.ca   Follow Ona on Facebook...

Richmond Hill artist, Par Nair, talks about her exhibit at the Central Library.  She uses embroidery to create this exhibit. A lot of thought and feelings are in her creations.    Follow Par on Instagram at @parnairr Here's the info on the October 5th workshop  Embroidery with Artist: Par Nair

HOPE supports parents and guardians concerned about a young person aged 13 and up. Concerns may include the young person's mental health, substance misuse or addiction, school issues, trouble with the law, and more.  HOPE - Helping Other Parents Everywhere: www.hope4parents.ca , info@hope4parents.ca , 1-866-492-1299   Here are some suggested resources: Strong Minds Strong Kids Psychology Canada (S...

Magda Diaz is working with CCSYR to really make a difference in the lives of new immigrant women.  And all women will be empowered by attending this event she is organizing.  Check it out Her 2024  Magda can be reached at mdiaz@ccsyr.org

Mike Daley really knows this music. ....and he's doing a performance/lecture September 29th, 2024 and Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church, featuring the music of Burt Bacharach. Enrichment and entertainment. Get tickets here: Dr. Mike Daley Presents: The Burt Bacharach Story Tickets, Sun, 29 Sep 2024 at 3:00 PM | Eventbrite Check out all that Mike has to offer Mike Daley (mikedaleymusic.com)  

Reading the book, you can tell that Yvonne lives in York Region and was a banker.  Although she has written many books this is her first adult novel.  Her trailer describes it as  "An entertaining, sexy, cat and mouse thriller set in Toronto’s growing cosmopolitan city’s building industry scene, exuding in delightful prose, banking problems where affluence, and small business intersect.” Click HER...

Greg Chiykowski is a Richmond Hill resident, retired accountant, artist and a passionate maker of natural inks.  To sign up for the October 8th (7 to 9 pm)  presentation email to rhgaexec@gmail.com . To register for the Oct 20th  workshop (cost is $50 per person) email Greg g.chiykowski@gmail.com .  Greg's website, with an ink making project page,  is artbygreg.com or artbygreg.weebly.com

Janet McKay, ED of LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) encourages us to plant native trees.  This can be in your own back yard, your condo complex or your business.  We are better off in so many ways when there is tree equity! Check them out    www.yourleaf.org   Sign up for their newsletter LEAF Newsletter Sign-Up | LEAF | Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests (yourleaf...