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SUMMARY:Richmond Hill United Church - 4th Annual Book Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce the upcoming 4th Annual Book Sale at Richmond Hill United Church.\n“In the Community\, By the Community\, For the Community”\nWith a large selection of books in many genres\, there’s sure to be some of interest.\nFrom ‘cozy’ to ‘thriller’ fiction!\nHumour to biography…sometimes both in one!\nIndigenous voices to World Views.\nWe don’t forget our Early Readers thru Young Adult…SO many great books to choose from.\nSoft cover $2 ea\nHard cover $4 ea
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/richmond-hill-united-church-4th-annual-book-event/2025-09-13/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Richmond Hill United Church - 4th Annual Book Event
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce the upcoming 4th Annual Book Sale at Richmond Hill United Church.\n“In the Community\, By the Community\, For the Community”\nWith a large selection of books in many genres\, there’s sure to be some of interest.\nFrom ‘cozy’ to ‘thriller’ fiction!\nHumour to biography…sometimes both in one!\nIndigenous voices to World Views.\nWe don’t forget our Early Readers thru Young Adult…SO many great books to choose from.\nSoft cover $2 ea\nHard cover $4 ea
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/richmond-hill-united-church-4th-annual-book-event/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T123000
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Ground We Stand On
DESCRIPTION:“Mapping The Ground We Stand On” invites participants to explore Indigenous presence on the map of Turtle Island\, the history of settler arrival\, and how each fit into the ongoing narratives. In addition\, the concepts of the Doctrine of Discovery\, terra nullius\, Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Knowing will also be explored. \nThis learning process would not be possible without the presence of Indigenous Knowledge Holder\, Rev. Lee Claus\, for which we are very grateful. Lee is a retired minister in the United Church of Canada and a Mohawk First Nations person from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. \nThe process includes the use of PowerPoint animation\, videos\, small group discussion and a very large map! The hope is that through active listening\, understanding and reflection each participant will begin to formulate their next steps to meaningful action towards reconciliation. Everyone will be encouraged to think about how their personal and collective journeys’ will foster just\, respectful and healing relationships for all peoples – Indigenous and settler. \nThis workshop was first developed by The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)\, Anglican Church of Canada\, in 2015\, as part of its commitment to support the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. \nCheryl Marek (Anglican Diocese of Toronto) will facilitate the process at Richmond Hill United Church. Cheryl has been involved with Pimatisiwin Nipi (Bih-ma’-dih-zih-win Ni-bi)\, which means Living Waters\, and the Toronto Pikangikum Work Group since 2013. In June 2019\, she trained to facilitate the PWRDF interactive workshop: Mapping the Ground We Stand On. \nACCESSIBILITY: this event is accessible via stairs.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/mapping-the-ground-we-stand-on-2/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Mapping the Ground We Stand On
DESCRIPTION:“Mapping The Ground We Stand On” invites participants to explore Indigenous presence on the map of Turtle Island\, the history of settler arrival\, and how each fit into the ongoing narratives. In addition\, the concepts of the Doctrine of Discovery\, terra nullius\, Indigenous Knowledge and Ways of Knowing will also be explored. \nThis learning process would not be possible without the presence of Indigenous Knowledge Holder\, Rev. Lee Claus\, for which we are very grateful. Lee is a retired minister in the United Church of Canada and a Mohawk First Nations person from the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. \nThe process includes the use of PowerPoint animation\, videos\, small group discussion and a very large map! The hope is that through active listening\, understanding and reflection each participant will begin to formulate their next steps to meaningful action towards reconciliation. Everyone will be encouraged to think about how their personal and collective journeys’ will foster just\, respectful and healing relationships for all peoples – Indigenous and settler. \nThis workshop was first developed by The Primate’s World Relief and Development Fund (PWRDF)\, Anglican Church of Canada\, in 2015\, as part of its commitment to support the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. \nCheryl Marek (Anglican Diocese of Toronto) will facilitate the process at Richmond Hill United Church. Cheryl has been involved with Pimatisiwin Nipi (Bih-ma’-dih-zih-win Ni-bi)\, which means Living Waters\, and the Toronto Pikangikum Work Group since 2013. In June 2019\, she trained to facilitate the PWRDF interactive workshop: Mapping the Ground We Stand On. \nACCESSIBILITY: this event is accessible via stairs.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/mapping-the-ground-we-stand-on/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Are you going to BE {Book Event} at Richmond Hill United Church
DESCRIPTION:Continuing with the success of last year’s “Are you going to BE {Book Event}” there are now plans for a repeat performance which will be held over two days.\nThousands of books will be for sale!\nWe only accept books in good condition.\nNew to this year’s sale are resonably priced CD’s and DVD’s\n(Light refreshments and snacks will also be available) \nMark your calendars for this two-day event;\nFriday\, September 15th (1pm to 8pm) & Saturday\, September 16th (10am to 4pm) at\nRichmond Hill United Church\n10201 Yonge Street\nRichmond Hill\, ON
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/are-you-going-to-be-book-event-richmond-hill-united-church/2023-09-16/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T200000
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SUMMARY:Are you going to BE {Book Event} at Richmond Hill United Church
DESCRIPTION:Continuing with the success of last year’s “Are you going to BE {Book Event}” there are now plans for a repeat performance which will be held over two days.\nThousands of books will be for sale!\nWe only accept books in good condition.\nNew to this year’s sale are resonably priced CD’s and DVD’s\n(Light refreshments and snacks will also be available) \nMark your calendars for this two-day event;\nFriday\, September 15th (1pm to 8pm) & Saturday\, September 16th (10am to 4pm) at\nRichmond Hill United Church\n10201 Yonge Street\nRichmond Hill\, ON
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/are-you-going-to-be-book-event-richmond-hill-united-church/2023-09-15/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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SUMMARY:Understanding Women\, Life\, Freedom
DESCRIPTION:This is an event to understand our Iranian neighbours. Learn about the conflicts but also their art. Questions and conversations encouraged This is an opportunity to hear about the conflicts that have been happening in Iran\, including the recent killing of the young girl\, Mahsa Amini\, but the oppression has been going on for decades. Many Iranian families have chosen to live in Richmond Hill and nearby. They are hurting. They are asking for allies. \nThere will be 2 speakers\, and Iranian music and an exhibit from local Iranian artists. Iranian teas and pastries will be served after the talk. \nLily Pourzand – “The Women Life Freedom uprising and 44 years of Gender Apartheid Regime’s Systematic Oppression ” Lily Pourzand is a Social Services leader with over a decade of leadership practices in Canada’s Violence Against Women sector. She is an expert in gender-based violence\, equity\, intersectionality\, inclusivity\, and accessibility. She is the Director of Programs at Sandgate Women’s Shelter of York Region Inc. Lily is a first-generation immigrant woman who came to Canada for political safety and personal freedom in 1999 after graduating from law school in Tehran\, Iran. Lily graduated from York University with a Bachelor’s in Women and Gender studies in 2007. She continued her education and graduated with a Master’s in law from the Osgoode Hall Law school in 2010\, focusing on the intersection of socio-legal barriers in women’s lives. \nKaveh Shahrooz – “The Roots of Revolution: Four Decades of Murder\, Apartheid\, and Resistance in Iran” Kaveh is a lawyer and human rights activist\, and a Senior Fellow with the Macdonald-Laurier Institute\, a public policy think tank. He is also a former Senior Policy Advisor on human rights to Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs. A graduate of Harvard Law School and the University of Toronto\, he has written widely on human rights issues and international affairs\, including in the Wall Street Journal\, the National Post\, the Globe & Mail\, and Maclean’s. He led the successful 2013 effort that convinced Canada’s parliament to recognize the 1988 massacre of political prisoners in Iran as crimes against humanity. \nA Q&A will follow their talks. \nLocal Iranian artists will be displaying their creations. Their art is beautiful and diverse. Flora Bakhtiari Azadeh Hoveyda Roxana Khoshsokhan Raheleh Mirheydari Manizhe Sabet Shiva Moghaddasi \nFollowing the talks refreshments\, including Persian teas and pastries will be served in the adjacent Centennial Hall. \nThe proceeds from the event will be given to the hosts of the event\, the Richmond Hill United Church\, to continue to support many social justice programs. Tickets will be available at the door for $20 cash.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/understanding-women-life-freedom/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T190000
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SUMMARY:Classical Concert  - Trio Blanc
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Hill United Church is excited to welcome Nadine Bargout (violin)\, Caara Yeung (flute) & Barbie Fong (piano)\, to our beautiful\, resonate sanctuary on Saturday April 15th at 7 pm. \nBLANC will take you on an incredible journey of the senses\, where you can feel the purity and depth of the baroque style with J.S.Bach and A.Marcello\, plunge into the contrast of the Franco-Spanish Interludes by J.Ibert\, the Romanian folk world of Bela Bartok\, romantic and deeply touching D.Shostakovich\, F.Schubert\, G.Faure and one of the gems by Ennio Morricone. \nWe are not selling tickets but there will be an opportunity to make a donation towards the upkeep of this historic space as a concert venue for the community.  REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE – see link. \nHailing from Belarus Nadine Bargout had an extensive concert career performing with the Minsk Philharmonic chamber orchestra and touring throughout Europe. Prior to her recent move to Canada\, Nadine resided in Dubai for more than 10 years\, where she became a founding member of the National Symphony Orchestra and eventually the Concertmaster. Nadine had many opportunities to perform as a soloist and lead the orchestras for such renowned international artists as Andrea Bocelli (performing in Winter Tantora Festival)\, Michael Buble\, Jacksons 5\, Pink Martini and Steve Vai. Nadine’s most memorable Solo performance was her favorite Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at the prestigious Emirates Palace Auditorium. \nCaara Yeung obtained her Bachelor of Music in flute performance with scholarships from the University of British Columbia. She completed her master’s degree with highest distinction under the tutelage Marc Grauwels at the Royal Conservatoire de Mons in 2022. Caara captivates the audience with her poetic and elegant playing\, and she performs actively as a chamber musician. Caara made her debut with her duo at the Hong Kong cultural Centre and the same duo was invited by the Brussels City Council to perform on Christmas Eve at the Galerie Saint Hubert in 2021. Another highlight was her double concerto performance at the Theatre Royal du Parc in August 2022. \nBarbie Fong Born in Hong Kong\, Barbie is a pianist currently pursuing her master’s degree in piano performance at the University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with scholarships. Barbie has been recognized for her outstanding musical abilities\, winning numerous competitions both in Hong Kong and abroad. As a performer\, Barbie has showcased her skills in both solo and chamber concerts since a young age\, having performed in cities such as Toronto\, Los Angeles\, Japan\, Hong Kong and China. She has also had the opportunity to participate in master classes led by Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist\, Jean-Claude Pennetier\, Jerome Lowenthal\, Pascal Roge and Graham Scott.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/classical-concert-trio-blanc/
LOCATION:Richmond Hill United Church\, 10201 Yonge St.\, Ontario\, L4C 3B2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230415T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T232835
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SUMMARY:Blanc Classical Concert
DESCRIPTION:Richmond Hill United Church is excited to welcome Nadine Bargout (violin)\, Caara Yeung (flute) & Barbie Fong (piano)\, to our beautiful\, resonate sanctuary on Saturday April 15th at 7 pm. \nBLANC will take you on an incredible journey of the senses\, where you can feel the purity and depth of the baroque style with J.S.Bach and A.Marcello\, plunge into the contrast of the Franco-Spanish Interludes by J.Ibert\, the Romanian folk world of Bela Bartok\, romantic and deeply touching D.Shostakovich\, F.Schubert\, G.Faure and one of the gems by Ennio Morricone. \nWe are not selling tickets but there will be an opportunity to make a donation towards the upkeep of this historic space as a concert venue for the community. REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE – see link. \nHailing from Belarus Nadine Bargout had an extensive concert career performing with the Minsk Philharmonic chamber orchestra and touring throughout Europe. Prior to her recent move to Canada\, Nadine resided in Dubai for more than 10 years\, where she became a founding member of the National Symphony Orchestra and eventually the Concertmaster. Nadine had many opportunities to perform as a soloist and lead the orchestras for such renowned international artists as Andrea Bocelli (performing in Winter Tantora Festival)\, Michael Buble\, Jacksons 5\, Pink Martini and Steve Vai. Nadine’s most memorable Solo performance was her favorite Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at the prestigious Emirates Palace Auditorium. \nCaara Yeung obtained her Bachelor of Music in flute performance with scholarships from the University of British Columbia. She completed her master’s degree with highest distinction under the tutelage Marc Grauwels at the Royal Conservatoire de Mons in 2022. Caara captivates the audience with her poetic and elegant playing\, and she performs actively as a chamber musician. Caara made her debut with her duo at the Hong Kong cultural Centre and the same duo was invited by the Brussels City Council to perform on Christmas Eve at the Galerie Saint Hubert in 2021. Another highlight was her double concerto performance at the Theatre Royal du Parc in August 2022. \nBarbie Fong Born in Hong Kong\, Barbie is a pianist currently pursuing her master’s degree in piano performance at the University of Toronto. She holds a Bachelor of Music in piano performance from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with scholarships. Barbie has been recognized for her outstanding musical abilities\, winning numerous competitions both in Hong Kong and abroad. As a performer\, Barbie has showcased her skills in both solo and chamber concerts since a young age\, having performed in cities such as Toronto\, Los Angeles\, Japan\, Hong Kong and China. She has also had the opportunity to participate in master classes led by Julia Mustonen-Dahlkvist\, Jean-Claude Pennetier\, Jerome Lowenthal\, Pascal Roge and Graham Scott.
URL:https://shiningwatersregionalcouncil.ca/event/blanc-classical-concert/
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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