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A4; â€" THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. May 2, 1979 Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce executive members took their secretaries to lunch Thursday, to celebrate National Secretaries Week. Enjoying the event at the House of Lords were, seated, left, Mary Cook of Robert B. Somerville Co., Ltd., and Margaret Brickles of McDonald‘s Bike-a-z‘hon registrations Saturday,Bond Lake Arena Tickets are $2 and are available at the door or by calling 884-3697. LIBRARY Richmond Hill Public Library is offering pre-school French lessons every Thursday morning until June BRIDGE AND EUCHRE The Anglican Church Women of St. Gabriel‘s Anglican Church will sponsor an evening of bridge and euchre with prizes and refreshments on Wednesday. May 8, beginning at 8 pm. at the church. The Symphony Street mini concert will be featured at the main library on Saturday, May §hrrf_rom 10:30 to The fees are $2 per lesson, and you may register your child at the library or by calling 884-9288. Richmond Hill High School will resound to the music of the second annual Sounds of Spring Band Concert tomorrow (May 3) at 8 pm. ' Richmond Hill students were guests in Plessissville in earjly April: v General admission to thé band concert is $1 and is payable at the door. Earlier that evening, the students will welcome guests from Plessissville, Quebec, who will be in Richmond Hill for the weekend as part two of an exchange of visits. The Oak Ridges Lions will hold a day of registration for their upcoming bike-a-thon. Registrations will be held at Bond Lake Arena on Saturday, May 5. from 10 am. to 1 pm. and this will be the final chance for people to register. Anyone under the age of 18, wishing to ride in the bike-a-thon, is asked to have written consent of parents or guardian. ' The bike-aihon will he held starting at 9 am. on Saturday, May 12. Everyone will start off at Bond Lake Arena on the 32~ kilometer route, which will be well supervised with refreshments and aid stops along the route. ' Band concert and Quebec students at RHHS All proceeds from the bike-a»thon will be used by the Lions for their Work in the community. LIBRARY The Charles Connor Library at the corner of the King Sideroad and Yonge Street will feature a Symphony Street mini-concert on Saturday. May 5. at the library from 2 to 3 The featured per- former will be Miles Heam on the French Horn. This is a program to appeal to all ages and everyone is welcome. There is no charge for admission. Wed., Thurs., it Fri., May 9, 10, & 11 8:00 P.M. Admission: $200 - Under 12 years $1.00 Senior Citizens - FREE THORNHILL SECONDARY SCHOOL "GOOD NEWS" (Dudley Ave. off Yonge St.) PRESENTS A Musical Comedy Phone: Richmond Hill North The library has recently received a new supply of books for your reading en- joyment. Included are many books now or recently on the best seller list. BLOCK PARENTS E v e r y o n e i s reminded of the an- nual Block Parents garage sale to be held this Saturday (May 5) at the old fire hall on Wright Street in Rich- mond Hill from 9 am. to 2 pm. There will be something for everyone at the sale. and the Block Parents will use all proceeds to further the education program in the Rich- mond Hill area. If you are interested in learning more about the Block Parents and what they do in the community, please call the Oak Ridges- Lake Wilcox Chair- person, Astrid Perekoppi at 7734276. WHEELHOUSE The Wheelhouse Club for Senior Citizens has moved from the Yonge Street location to a new home at 12 King Sideroad. T h e m e m b e r 5 moved on the weekend with the assistance of the Oak Ridges Lions and are busy settling m. There is still some work to be completed on the new premises, but the meeting on Tuesday, May 8. will YORK PHILHARMONIC CHOIR The York Philharmonic Choir conducted by Edward F. Luka and with Dr. George Brough on the organ and accompanied by York Festival Brass will present a concert at Bayview Glen Church, Steeles and Bayview Avenues on Saturday. May 5 beginningat 8pm. There is no admission charge and all are welcome. available at the door. FILM FESTIVAL 11:30 am. and the performer will be Miles Heam on the French Horn. "fii‘éa'ture'd willnbe ‘0 Praise the Lord‘ by Handel and Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise. The sixth annual film festival will be held at the Richmond Hill Public Library on Monday, May 14, from 9 a.m.»t0 5 pm. This is an opportunity for social agencies, community organizations. service clubs and groups to preview a variety of films throughout the day and assist them in planning for- thcoming programs. Tickets are $3 each and will be open housglggxhvbltton The date is Tuesday, May 8 at 8 pm. at the church, and the guest speaker will be Guy Deschamps. who is a French Canadian with a great deal of ex- perience in this sec- tion. The seniors are planning a trip to Peterborough for May 29. It is open to all members of the club and their friends and anyone else in the community, who would like to go along. The men‘s group of St. Paul's invites anyone in the comâ€" munity, who is in- terested. to attend an evening of a film and talk on the English- French biculturalism. Birthday congrat- ulations for the month of May go to two members of the club. Kate Fortier will celebrate May 3 and Florence Hunt on the 26th. Please call Mrs. Barnsdale at the above number if you are interested in going. ST. PAUL'S UNITED be held as usual. Anyone in the community, interested in the senior citizens club is asked to call Dorothy Barnsdale at 773-5593. Restaurants. Standing, left to right, Dave Barrow and Lee Butt of Barrow Insurance; Rod Smith and Kris Bacon of Mutual Life of Canada; Bob Saunders of Robert B. Somerville Co. Ltd., and Peter Miller of McDonald’s Restaurants. (Liberal photo by Bruce Hogg) Providing. a cohesive, artistically enriched academuc W'ogram preschool through high school. A member of Ontaruo Amciation of Alternative & Independent Schools 9100 Badturst Sr- north ofhlghwayfiffihomhlllow 33. â€" .ol Friday, May 4, 7.97! 7:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. My, May 5, 1.979 70:00 am. to 4.11] pm. “rh‘horoneraldorFSch 00!. {mi (2st m an The theme of the program is ‘Hospitals are OK. â€" Hospital‘s help to protect children’s health and well-being'. In the Broadway Songs under 18, Janet Strangways placed third with 84 marks; Christine Beattie earned 82 and Darlene Fleming achieved a mark of 78. HOSPITAL DAY York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill, is celebrating the International Year of the Child with a special children’s program on Hospital Day. May 12, which is a Saturday. The program will begin at 1:30 pm. in the lecture hall on level 1 and will include tours. slide shows and displays. Darlene Hesketh won two first place awards in the Operetta and Broadway Songs over 21. The latter three girls played leading roles in the Langstaff Secondary School production of the Wizard of Oz. MUSIC WINNERS Four vocal pupils of Margaret Rumney, Centre Street, Richmond Hill competed at the Newmarket Lions Music Festival. Refreshments will be served and everyone is welcome; If you would like to contribute anything to the sale. please call Jack Blyth at 773-5241 or Ken Blyth at 773- 5832. St. Paul's will hold an auction on Wed- nesday, May 30 at 6 pm. at the church. They are in the process of collecting items for the sale, and will accept everything. including nearly new clothing. S'pec-ial parts of the Drogram will Also included in this evening of fun will be a bake sale with plenty of mouth-watering goodies to please everyone. SKATINGCLUB The executive of Bond Lake Skating Club invite all in- terested parents in the community to attend the general meeting of the club on Wed- nesday, May 9 at 8 pm. at Bond Lake Arena. Plans will be discussed at this time for the new skating season, which will begin in the fall. AUCTION Richmond Hill Central SPRING FAIR MAY 1 1 -1 2-1 3 HUNTERâ€"JUMPER SHOW“ POULTRY SHOW . . . . . V . . . . . HEAVY HORSES . . . . . . . . . . . JERSEY SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . I TINY TALENT SHOW . . I . . . . OLD TIME FIDDLE CONTEST WESTERN SHOW . . . A . . . . . . HORSE DRAWING . . . _ . . . . . ONTARIO'S LARGEST SPRING FAIR 'The Richvale Lions Youth Day Parade will be held this Saturday beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will form up at the Rich- vale Community Centre at 11 pm. and will move east on Castlerock Drive, along Springhead Gardens to Baif Blvd. and along Baif to Hillcrest Mall, where the parade will disband. form up at the Rich- vale Community Centre at 11 pm. and will move east on Castlerock Drive, along Springhead Gardens to Baif Blvd. and along Baif to Hillcrest Mall, where the parade will disband. During the week at the Mall. there will be a poster contest. CRAFTSHOW Women’s Fair will be featured at Information and tips about how to get back into the job market will be one of the features of interest to women of all ages. DRUM CORâ€"PS The Richvale Lions Drum Corps will feature a Mother‘s Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 12 at the Richvale Lions Hall, 31 Spruce Avenue. The times are from RICHMOND HILL 130 ANNUAL be contributions from children in the community. Childreri and their families are welcome; ' There are still some tickets available by calling 889-1408 and 884- 2523. WHITE ROSE DANCE York Central Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor its annual White Rose Dinner Dance on My 12 at the Prince Hotel in Toronto. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 pm. with dinner at 8. SONG RECITAL Joan Plume, coloratura soprano, will present a song recital at St. Matthew’s United Church on Sun- day, May 6. beginning at 8 pm. Dancing will be to the music of Art Hallman and his orchestra. SATU RDAY, MAY 12 Entertainment For The Whole Family Youth Day parade Saturday rr"'s HAPPENING IN THE HILL GENERAL ADMISSION $1.50 FOR MORE INFORMATION WRITE TO BOX 81, RICHMOND HILL, ONT Hillcrest Mall from May 10 to 12 with a show and sale of Work by more than 30 of Ontario‘s top artists and craftswomen. SENIOR CITIZENS WITH CARD â€" FREE She will be accompanied by the Horticultural Society is asked to Elizabeth Harwood on the piano and call 884-0843. Jenny Ono playing the flute. V Everyone is welcome. “A D§RÂ¥EEAIEENI§A ~mmb There will be a guest gardening panel from the civic garden centrgl On May 22 the tulip show will geature a guest speaker, William Hartnell of Hamilton, who will speak on gardening chemicals. The Richmond Hill Horticultural Society will present two flower shows during the month of May. The first will be the daffodil show on Tuesday. Mav 8. at 8 pm. Aâ€"nyone Wishing further in- formation about the flower shows or 11:00a.m 12 NOON 12 NOON 7:30 pm. 6:00 pm. 6:30 pm. 9:00 am 9:30 am 10 am. to 4 pm. All proceeds will go to the drum corps. WRITERS CLUB T h e R i c h v a l e Writers Club will meet on Thursday, May 3 at the home of Bernice Lever, 79 Denham D r i v e . A n y o n e requiring additional information about the club may call 889â€"6703. TREES FOR CANADA For the third year the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts of York Summit District (Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Unionville and Markham) are par- OPENING CEREMONIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 p.m CROWNING OF SENIOR CITlZEN KING AND QUEEN - FAIR QUEEN COMPETITION . . . . _ . . . . _ . . . . . . . 8:30 p.m MUSIC â€" ENTERTAINMENT ' QUARTER HORSE SHOW PONY PARTY A . . . . . . . . . . HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FRIDAY, MAY 11 PONY SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . JUNIOR HORSE SHOW . . . . . . . . . RABBITâ€"CAVY SHOW . . . . . . . . . SHEEP SHOW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T HUNTER BREEOER SHOW . . . . . . SHEEP SHEARING . . T . . . . . . . . . . DECORATED VEHICLE CONTEST OLD TIME FIDDLE CONTEST '. .. CHILDREN 6 â€" 14 $.50 ticipating in Trees for Canada taking place this Saturday at 9 am. rain or shine, The boys will plant 10,000 seedlings or up to 25 each at the Clairville Dam Area. For the past few weeks Cubs and Scouts have canvassed homes locally for pledges per seedling planted and any funds raised will go to the Boy Scouts to help further scouting in their local com- munities. If you wish to sponsor a Beaver, Cub or Scout in Richmond Hill call Jerrv SUNDAY, MAY 13 BLOCK PARENTS . The Richmond Hill area Block Parents will hold an executive meeting on Thursday. May 3 at 7:30 pm. at the York Regional Police Station on Major Mackenzie Drive. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE The St. John Ambulance Brigade will hold a training session on Wednesday, May 9 from 8 to 10 pm. in the cafeteria at Don Head Secondary School. Everyone is welcome to attend this meeting. Anyone wishing to learn more about the brigade and what it does, may call 884-4204. Schroeter at 294-1862. SOCCER DANCE The Richmond Hill Minor Soccer Club will sponsor a dance at the Richvale Community Centre on Friday, May 4 beginning at 8:30 OPEN HOUSE The Toronto Waldorf School at 9100 Bathurst Street, Richvale will hold an Open House on Friday May 4 from 7:30 to 9 pm. and on Saturday, May 5 from 10 am; to 4 pm. Everyone is welcome. For tickets and additional informa- tion. please call 773- 4369. 9:00 am 3:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 10:00am 11:00am .1:00 pm .1:30 pm .1:30 pm .9:OOa.m .9:00a.m 10:00 am