Connecting the Community

Do you like to read a real book?  Do your books have a special place in your heart? Consider getting books for the children in your life. This is more than a book sale.  Refreshments served! The "Are you going to BE {Book Event}?" is Friday September 13, 1 to 7 and Saturday September 14th, 10 to 4 at the Richmond Hill United Church 10201 Yonge Street

September 17th is the date of the next full moon and the 2024 Moon Festival celebrated here in Richmond Hill.

Barbara Adhiya, editor/author, Sanjay Burman of Burman Books and Richmond Hill resident and contributor to the book, Glemena Bettencourt,  of Hope By Terry Fox share insights into the make of this book. This account of Terry Fox, with sharing the stories and images from 50+ people, will inspire you. There is a Richmond Hill book launch Sept. 4th - Celebrating the release of the new Terry Fox Book...

Current Curtain Club president Wayne Milliner tells us about the Curtain Club's upcoming season.  He talks about the shows and what is involved in presenting the season. Find out more and order your tickets at - www.thecurtainclub.org

Kathleen Mochnacki is very knowledgeable about the shortfalls of care for those with severe mental illness.  There needs to be family involvement and real supportive housing.   Listen to learn more. Kathleen can be reached at kathleen.mochnacki@gmail.com Here is the new group she is a part of Family Alliance on Severe Mental Illnesses The book she recommended is "I am not sick and I do not need he...

YNSE = Yonge North Subway Extension, one of the many Metrolinx projects. And Ella explains what Metrolinx is all about.  She invites us to her new office at 295 High Tech Road.  And we'll see her out in the community. She can be contacted at:  YongeSubwayExt@metrolinx.com   416 202-7000 Consider signing up for the newsletter Metrolinx (list-manage.com) And learn more about the Yonge North Subway E...

Marj had a long list of question for Radhika. And she had lots of things to explain. Dr. Chawla convinces us to wear sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat!   Here is her website www.eyesofrichmondhill.com

Anders Lindfors tells us all about the great local beverages on tap. Plus great food and entertainment.  With the proceeds helping the Richmond Hill Rotary Club do all of their great work in our community and in the world.    Check out the website for all of the details and to purchase your tickets. Saturday August 24, 2024 4 to 11 pm Richmond Hill Rotary Beer Craft Festival

Yes, it happens here. We won't let our kids walk to the corner store but we let them alone with devices to expose themselves to the world.  Boys are really vulnerable. Here's something to review Internet Safety - York Regional Police (yrp.ca) Murray can be reached at 1480@yrp.ca

Leah has been protecting the environment long before she became a MP for the riding of Aurora Oak Ridges Richmond Hill.  Marj and Leah discuss land conservation, Indigenous environmental perspectives EVs and green taxonomy. And we try to untangle what the "Price on Pollution" really is.  Here is a link on her web site to some of her statements on the Price of Pollution.  Price on Pollution | Leah...

Marj talks with 4 of the candidates who have put themselves forward to be the next YRDSB school trustee for Wards 1, 2 and 4.  By-election 2024 - City of Richmond Hill There are short interviews with: Susan Joseph Robert Kolosowski Sarah Mian Sadra Nasseri The questions asked to each are: Tell us why you will be a good school trustee? What do you bring to the table? What are some strengths of YRDS...

Lorris Herenda has been CEO of the Yellow Brick House for 20 years.  Things are getting worse for both the numbers of women and children that need support and also the promised funding for the programs has not been forthcoming.   Lorris wants you not to hesitate to call or text if 24/7 if you or a friend or family member may be experiencing intimate partner violence. Majid Jowhari (libparl.ca) Aur...

David West has been busy visiting mayors in Texas and Calgary. He is proud of Richmond Hill but acknowledges that there are challenges.  Consider signing up for his newsletter Mayor David West – Richmond Hill (davidwest-richmondhill.ca)

Bukky Ojo is the promoter of Bepraize Sax Live event happening at RHCPA on Friday June 21st.  We talked about African music and African rice. This is an event to continue to celebrate our cultural diversity.    Here's their website BePraizeSax – BePraizeSax   Bukky can be reached at bukolao@hotmail.com or 416 834-3299

Here is the link to vote and to find out more about the birds and the Bird Team.  Birds in Richmond Hill - City of Richmond Hill If you would like to contact Diana please send her an email at greeningthehill@richmondhill.ca For Facebook users check out and follow  https://facebook.com/birdfriendlyrichmondhill You may want to download this Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and...

Marj talks with Susan Applebaum the Community Relations Manager at Delmanor Elgin Mills about this event.  She really hopes people come up and visit her and her Delmanor "family".  Susan may be contacted at SApplebaum@Delmanor.com Come meet these community groups Friday May 31st, 1:30 to 4:30 The Curtain Club Richmond Hill Philharmonic Orchestra Richmond Hill Historical Society Richmond Hill Lawn...

The conversation focused on affordable housing, Pharmacare, net-zero economy, EVs and supporting Ukrainian newcomers.   We did start the conversation talking about the new university that has come to Richmond Hill  - United Nations University  - Institute of Water, Environment and Health UNU-INWEH | United Nations University   Here is a link to the 2024 Federal Budget Budget 2024 (canada.ca) As re...

Check out the new season and don't wait too long to book the shows you want to see.  Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts - Home (rhcentre.ca)   Michael Freethy can be reached at michael.freethy@richmondhill.ca

CFUW Aurora Newmarket has organized this amazing Home & Garden Show. Home & Garden (cfuwauroranewmarket.com)   And check out what they are all about and the great work they do, including providing scholarships for young women.  HOME (cfuwauroranewmarket.com)

Please visit their website www.larchedaybreak.com Here's some more information and photos of the Lively Loaf program. The Lively Loaf by Clara Fraschetti - L’Arche Daybreak (larchedaybreak.com)   Interested to learn more about the Real Bread Campaign that Clara mentioned About us | Real Bread Campaign (sustainweb.org)   Follow the Lively Loaf on Instagram Clara Fraschetti (@thelivelyloaf) • Instag...

Check out Leah's web site www.leahtaylorroymp.ca   Her contact info is there.

Lily Pourzand, Director of Partnerships and Community Engagement and Martha Samer, Manager of Employment Services with CCSYR (Catholic Community Services of York Region) provide insights into newcomers successfully integrating and finding meaningful employment.  Lily can be reached at lpourzand@ccsyr.org Martha can be reached at msamer@ccsyr.org   Explore their web site. Catholic Community Service...

Olga is an artist and an art teacher with the Mill Pond Gallery. On April 27 & 28th she has a exhibition of her students work.  Member Gallery Show and Sale - Emerging Artists

Dr. Radhika Chawla referred to this website to verify the safety of eclipse glasses How to View a Solar Eclipse Safely | Solar Eclipse Across America (aas.org)   Dr. Chawla's contact information can be found at her website www.eyesofrichmondhill.com  

Gelanaz Hemati joins Marj on this podcast to talk about Nowurz. Gelanaz is an Iranian born interior designer now living in Richmond Hill gelanaz.hemati@gmail.com     www.gelanaz.ca   The 7 "S's" of the Haft-Seen table  sabzeh (wheat or lentil sprouts), samanu (sweet pudding) senjed (dried fruit) seer (garlic) serkeh (vinegar) somaq (sumac) seeb (apple)