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1 Events Looking for some FUN in? Calendar of Events Moonlight Movies Wednesday, August 5 Paddington Town Park Page 191 Wednesday, August 12 The Book of Life Central Library Wednesday, August 19 Cinderella Russell Tilt Park Wednesday, August 26 Finding Nemo Langstaff Community Centre Wednesday, September 2 Big ero 6 Rouge Woods Community Centre (Family) Thursdays, Concerts in Mill Pond Park August 6, 13, 20, 27 the Park (Children) Sundays, Richmond Green August 9 Outdoor Amphitheatre Sunday, August 23 Tastes of the ill Richmond Green Park Page 191 (11 a.m. - 8 p.m.) Friday, September 25 - Culture Days Various locations Page 192 Sunday, September 27 Event Services Event Services The function of the Event Services Section is to plan and deliver a wide variety of events within Richmond ill. 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 Friday, October 16 (6-10 p.m.) Art Bus Various locations Page 192 Saturday, October 17 - Annual Various locations Page 192 Sunday, October 18 Studio Tour (10 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Studio Tour Sunday, November 22 Santa Claus Yonge Street Page 193 (1:30 p.m.) Parade Thursday, December 31 First Night Richmond Green Sports Centre Page 193 (6-9 p.m.) Celebrations Santa Claus Parade 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 Richmondill.ca/EventServices, events@richmondhill.ca or watch for event notices in s Bulletin Board pages in The Liberal newspaper. 190 Are you a company or organization interested in sponsoring an event in? This is your chance to sponsor various 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 TE PARK FIRST NIGT RIBFEST SANTA CLAUS PARADE TASTES OF TE ILL If you are interested in sponsoring, call First Night To sponsor these events, call , ext MOONLIGT MOVIES STUDIO TOUR DOORS OPEN

2 ead AUGUST Moonlight Movies Richmondill.ca/MoonlightMovies Events Mark your calendar and join us at these great community events! Enjoy an evening under the stars! 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 TOWN PARK (Vern Dynes Way) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 RICMOND ILL CENTRAL LIBRARY (1 Atkinson Street) *In partnership with Public Library WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 RUSSEL TILT PARK (Blackforest Drive) *In partnership with Public Library Visit Richmondill.ca/MoonlightMovies for up-to-date movie information and inclement weather locations. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 LANGSTAFF COMMUNITY CENTRE (155 Red Maple Road) WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 ROUGE WOODS COMMUNITY CENTRE (110 Shirley Drive) TANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS! Tastes of the ill Richmondill.ca/Tastesoftheill SUNDAY, AUGUST a.m. - 8 p.m. Richmond Green Park (1300 Elgin Mills Road East) Celebrate diversity and culture at s Tastes of the ill, 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 ill will support Autism Ontario, York Region and celebrate s diverse cultures, so be sure to come out with your friends and family to this year s exciting event! TANK YOU to all event sponsors, supporters, cultural entertainers, exhibitors, vendors, community groups and volunteers! #TastesoftheillR Activities and dates are subject to change for all 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 s events, events@richmondhill.ca or call

3 Events 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. OCTOBER Fire Prevention Week Open ouse Richmondill.ca/Fire SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 8 A.M. - 3 P.M. EAR TE BEEP WERE 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 ouse. Art Bus Richmondill.ca/StudioTour FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 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: Studio Tour Richmondill.ca/StudioTour 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 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. SUTTLE BUS Richmond Stud Visit Richmondill.ca/EventServices if you are interested in sponsoring or becoming a vendor at any of s events.

4 ead Events NOVEMBER Remembrance Day Richmondill.ca/Events SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 11 A.M., MCCONAGY CENTRE, 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 Cenotaph in front of the McConaghy Centre located at Yonge Street. If you have any questions, contact Daniela Fiore at Santa Claus Parade Richmondill.ca/Santa SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1:30 P.M. is pleased to present the 2015 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 Community Food Bank will be collected. Children can bring their letters for Santa to be collected by Canada Post, too! PLATINUM #santaparader PREMIER PRINT MEDIA PREMIER ELECTRONIC MEDIA DECEMBER First Night New Year s Eve Celebration Richmondill.ca/FirstNight WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 6-9 P.M., RICMOND 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. PREMIER MEDIA FIREWORKS SPONSOR GOLD SPONSOR #firstnightr 193

5 Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities CONNECT WIT YOUR COMMUNITY! is seeking community sponsors, vendors, exhibitors and entertainers for it s 2016 events. If you are or know someone who would be interested in sponsoring events like Canada Day, Ribfest, Concerts in the Park, Tastes of the ill, Santa Claus Parade and/or First Night, call or today! Calling all Businesses! Is your company looking for a unique opportunity to promote itself in? Calling all Vendors and Exhibitors Are you a vendor or exhibitor looking to participate in events? Calling all Entertainers! Do you love entertaining and want to show off your talent in? Visit Richmondill.ca/EventServices or events@richmondhill.ca for more information about how to get involved. 194