The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is an organization dedicated to community and international service. 

Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
On Sunday, February 8, Richmond Hill Rotarians served a lot of pancakes to participants at the Richmond Hill Winter Carnival.  In addition to the pancake breakfast, the Winter Carnival had live music, skating on Mill Pond and hot chocolate.  Many brave souls came out to have fun in spite of the very cold temperatures!
 
Thank you to everyone who came out to say hi and enjoy the food.  Thank you also to York Regional Police who braved the cold outside to prepare the bacon and sausages that were also part of the offerings.  I am not sure that I could have done it!  
 
See you next year!
 
Guatemala Literacy Project
Guatemala Literacy Project
The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is a proud sponsor of the Guatemala Literacy Project (Cooperative for Education).  Last year, our club donated $1,000.
 
The Guatemala Literacy Project (GLP) is one of the largest grassroots, multi-club, multi-district projects in Rotary. More than 900 Rotary clubs and 90 districts have been working together since 1997 to improve education for underserved students in Guatemala. In that time, more than 312,000 students have been served through four sustainable programs that are tested and proven to work.
 
At our most recent club Zoom meeting, we were joined by Emily Swisher of the Guatemala Literacy Project for an update.  Thank you Emily for a terrific presentation!
 
Our club member, Donita Hagborg personally supports three other Guatemalan students.  In the photos below, we see Donita as she travelled to Guatemala to met her students.
 
 
Food Drive for Richmond Hill Community Food Bank
Food Drive for Richmond Hill Community Food Bank

Rotary Club of Richmond Hill – Holiday Food Drive 

The Committee of Community Service of the Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is organizing a Holiday Food Drive in support of the Richmond Hill Community Food Bank — and we need your kind support!

We are collecting non-perishable and nut-free items, such as:
• Crackers
• Rice & pasta
• Juice boxes
• Canned food
• Boxes of cereal
• Coffee & tea bags
• Hygiene products

Poster is attached – please share with friends!

Donation Drop-Off

For Rotarians and Friends of Rotarians: Drop off before December 15, 2025
Address: C. P. Giri Dental Clinic : 9791 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill Ontario L4C 9X7

Your generosity helps bring warmth, love, and care to families in need this holiday season.
Thank you for making a difference!

For more information, please contact:
Kate Jiang – Kate.haiyan.jiang@gmail.com

Fill A Purse For a Sister Campaign 2025
Fill A Purse For a Sister Campaign 2025
The Rotary Club of Richmond Hill is collecting purses for the “2025 Fill a Purse for a Sister Campaign”.  Can you please help us?
Often women in distress arrive at a shelter with nothing.  The purse brings comfort, hope and dignity to women and youth in crisis with the gift of purses filled with personal necessities.
 
Let’s get started!
 
How to get involved? Choose a beloved gently used purse, or purchase a new one.  With love and thoughtfulness, fill the purse with items such as feminine hygiene products, tissues, shampoo, conditioner, face mask (not disposable), hand sanitizer, toothbrush, floss, hair brush, gloves, hat, scarf, lip balm, coffee shop gift card, notepad, pen, a whistle or flashlight.  The campaign ends December 1, 2025.
 
Where do I drop off the purses?  Rotary is collecting at three locations:
 
1. Dr.CP Giri Dental Office at 9791 Bayview Avenue, Richmond Hill
 
2. Eggsmart at 155 East Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill
 
3. Power Bar Café, 105 Commerce Valley Drive West, Markham
 
If you need more information please contact Veda Harricharran at vharrich@gmail.com, or go to www.FillAPurseForASisterCampaign.ca  Please support this wonderful cause!
Richmond Hill Rotary Craft Beer Festival
Richmond Hill Rotary Craft Beer Festival
We are excited to announce that this year’s Richmond Hill Craft Beer Festival will be held on Saturday, August 16th 4-11 PM
at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts.
 
Our festivities will feature craft breweries from all around Ontario, along with craft ciders and spirits. We are thrilled to be able to present live entertainment hosted by MC Liam Kelly with musical acts Flyball Governor Band, The Band Excel, and others.
King Henry’s Arms will be offering some delicious eats.
 
Tickets are only $25 and can be purchased in advance from Rotarians, at King Henry’s Arms at 9301 Yonge Street (at 16th, besides McDonalds)
 
All tickets purchased prior to the day of the event include 2 sample tickets each good for a 6 Oz beer.
Ages 19+.  More details can be found at https://www.rotarybeertasting.com
 
A big thank you to our event sponsor: Richmond Hill Council.  Thank you also to sponsors
M & Co LLP , Legal LEO, and Chartwell
 
#RHBeer2024
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