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Looking for some
FUN
in Richmond Hill?
Calendar of Events
Moonlight Movies
Wednesday, August 5
Paddington
Town Park Page 191Wednesday, August 12
The Book of Life
Central Library Wednesday, August 19Cinderella
Russell Tilt ParkWednesday, August 26
Finding Nemo
Langstaff Community Centre Wednesday, September 2Big Hero 6
Rouge Woods Community Centre (Family) Thursdays, Concerts in Mill Pond ParkAugust 6, 13, 20, 27 the Park
(Children) Sundays, Richmond Green
August 9 Outdoor Amphitheatre
Sunday, August 23 Tastes of the Hill Richmond Green Park Page 191
(11 a.m. - 8 p.m.)
Friday, September 25 - Culture Days Various locations Page 192 Sunday, September 27
Friday, October 16
(6 - 10 p.m.)
Art Bus Various locations Page 192 Saturday, October 17 - 13th Annual Various locations Page 192 Sunday, October 18 Studio Tour(10 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Sunday, November 22 Santa Claus Yonge Street Page 193
(1:30 p.m.)
ParadeThursday, December 31 First Night Richmond Green Sports Centre Page 193
(6 - 9 p.m.)
CelebrationsEvent Services
Want something to do with your family and friends close to home?
Events are a great way to meet fellow residents and to enjoy a day out with your
family and friends, while supporting your community at the same time. To learn
more about what’s new this year, visit RichmondHill.ca/EventServices, email
events@richmondhill.ca or watch for event notices in Richmond Hill’s Bulletin
Board pages in The Liberal newspaper.
The function of the Event Services Section is to plan and deliver a wide variety of events within Richmond Hill. Events include Canada Day, Ribfest, Concerts in the Park and the Santa Claus Parade.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Manager of Event Services
Christine Morgan
christine.morgan@richmondhill.ca 905-771-5507
Are you a company or organization interested in
sponsoring
an event in Richmond Hill?
This is your chance to sponsor various Richmond Hill events. There are a number of sponsorship
opportunities available that will get you noticed in the community.
Opportunities are available for the following events:
CANADA DAY
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
FIRST NIGHT
RIBFEST
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
TASTES OF THE HILL
If you are interested in sponsoring, call 905-771-5513.
To sponsor these
events, call
905-508-7012, ext. 228.
MOONLIGHT MOVIES
STUDIO TOUR
DOORS OPEN
Studio TourSanta Claus Parade
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AUGUST
Moonlight Movies • RichmondHill.ca/MoonlightMovies
Enjoy an evening under the stars! Richmond Hill is hosting fi ve free Moonlight Movies this summer in local community parks. Come early to get a good spot, enjoy some refreshments (for a nominal fee) and watch a fun, family movie on a giant infl atable screen! Movies begin at dusk.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
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TOWN PARK
(Vern Dynes Way)WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12
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RICHMOND HILL CENTRAL LIBRARY
(1 Atkinson Street)*In partnership with Richmond Hill Public Library
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
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RUSSEL TILT PARK
(Blackforest Drive)*In partnership with Richmond Hill Public Library
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
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LANGSTAFF COMMUNITY CENTRE
(155 Red Maple Road)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
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ROUGE WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE
(110 Shirley Drive)
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS!
Visit
RichmondHill.ca/MoonlightMovies
for up-to-date movie information
and inclement weather locations.
Tastes of the Hill • RichmondHill.ca/TastesoftheHill
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
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11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
•
Richmond Green Park
(1300 Elgin Mills Road East)Celebrate diversity and culture at Richmond Hill’s Tastes of the Hill, a multicultural festival that provides a great opportunity for visitors to learn about cultures and traditions from around the world; try international foods; make crafts from different places; visit animals from far away lands; experience entertainment, fi lm and fashion like you have never seen before; and discover new sports.
Tastes of the Hill will support Autism Ontario, York Region and celebrate Richmond Hill’s diverse cultures, so be sure to come out with your friends and family to this year’s exciting event!
Activities and dates are subject to change for all Richmond Hill events. Events are rain or shine.
Please Note: Event day parking is limited, so arrive early. *Nominal fees will apply to vendors and activity stations.
If you are interested in becoming a vendor or entertainer at any of Richmond Hill’s events,
email events@richmondhill.ca or call
905-771-5513
.
Mark your calendar and join us at
these great community events!
#TastesoftheHillRH
THANK YOU to all event sponsors, supporters, cultural entertainers,
exhibitors, vendors, community groups and volunteers!
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SEPTEMBER
Culture Days • CultureDays.ca
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Culture Days is a “collaborative coast-to-coast volunteer movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities.” Celebrate your love of culture by participating in free, interactive events throughout Richmond Hill.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 8 A.M. - 3 P.M.
HEAR THE BEEP WHERE YOU SLEEP:
Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm.
Come out for a fun-filled day of great food, games, demonstrations, live entertainment and educational activities at the Fire Prevention Week Open House.OCTOBER
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 – SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
FREE ADMISSION!
Residents who are art enthusiasts or who are looking for a special piece of art or a unique gift should plan to attend the Richmond Hill 13th Annual Studio Tour! Artists and artisans will welcome visitor’s into their studios or at a community space, showcasing their work and sharing their creative processes. There are more than 40 artists featured on the Tour this year, including potters, jewelry makers, sculptors, silk painters, photographers, printmakers and visual artists.
Visit
RichmondHill.ca/EventServices
if you are interested in sponsoring or
becoming a vendor at any of
Richmond Hill’s events.
Art Bus • RichmondHill.ca/StudioTour
SHUTTLE BUS Studio Tour 2015 13th ANNUAL Richmond Hill Studio Tour 2015 13th ANNUAL Richmond Hill Studio Tour 2015 13th ANNUAL Richmond Hill
Studio Tour • RichmondHill.ca/StudioTour
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Catch the Art Bus! Ride the bus to a preview visit of five of the Studio Tour’s site artists’ studios. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the first to see and purchase the artists’ newest artworks! Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early! $15 per participant. Register using code: 562633.
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NOVEMBER
Remembrance Day • RichmondHill.ca/Events
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 11 A.M., MCCONAGHY CENTRE, 10100 YONGE STREET
The March of Remembrance will form at 10 a.m. at the northwest corner of Wright and Yonge Streets and will proceed south on Yonge Street at 10:30 a.m. All ex-service personnel are invited to take part in the March and residents are invited to attend the service. The service will take place at the Richmond Hill Cenotaph in front of the McConaghy Centre located at 10100 Yonge Street. If you have any questions, contact Daniela Fiore at 905-771-2466.
Santa Claus Parade • RichmondHill.ca/Santa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1:30 P.M.
Richmond Hill is pleased to present the 2015 Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade starting at the intersection of Yonge Street and Industrial Road. Residents of all ages are encouraged to come out and enjoy this favourite holiday tradition! Non-perishable food items for the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank will be collected. Children can bring their letters for Santa to be collected by Canada Post, too!
DECEMBER
First Night New Year’s Eve Celebration • RichmondHill.ca/FirstNight
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 6 - 9 P.M.,
RICHMOND GREEN SPORTS CENTRE
(Northwest corner of Elgin Mills Road East and Leslie Street)
Come to the Richmond Green Sports Centre for a wonderful New Year’s Eve celebration! Families can enjoy a variety of fun and free children’s activities before heading home to count down to the New Year. Be sure to check out your local community centre in December for more information about the event.