What's happening in Vaughan, Thornhill, King and surrounding area (May 13 to 19)

Thestar.com
May 12, 2022

Spring Blooms Plant and Pop-up Art Sale
Arts Society King and the Nobleton King City Garden Club have partnered to put on this wonderful one day plant and art sale. Purchase your garden needs outdoors, then head inside to be inspired by artworks created by local artists. Rain or shine.

Location and Venue: 2920 King Rd., King, ON, (King Heritage & Cultural Centre) Event date and time: Saturday, May 14, 2022 10:00AM - 1:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Yard Sale in support of the Robert West Heritage House.

Location and Venue: 7780 Yonge St., Thornhill, ON, L4J 1W3 (Robert West Heritage House) Event date and time: Saturday, May 14, 2022 10:00AM - 1:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Timeless Tales II -- The Artifacts: All-Ages Writing Contest
Write a story inspired by the King Township Collection. Every artifact has a tale to tell. Prizes in four age categories, plus publication in the Timeless Tales Anthology. For full details, visit https://artssocietyking.ca/.

Location and Venue: 2920 King Rd., King, ON, (King Heritage & Cultural Centre) Event date and time: Friday, May 13, 2022 12:00AM - 11:59PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Mayor's Celebration of Youth Arts
An art exhibit featuring secondary students from Country Day School, King City Secondary School and Villanova College. This year all three schools' artwork can be seen in person or at artssocietyking.ca/mayors-celebration-of-youth-arts/.

Location and Venue: 2585 King Rd., King, ON, L7B 1A1 (King Township Municipal Centre) Event date and time: Friday, May 13, 2022 8:30AM - 4:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Enhanced Language Training for Internationally Experienced Professionals
Enhanced Language Training (ELT) program is ideal for Internationally Experienced Professionals who have prior experience in Accounting and Finance, Teaching and Education, Health Care, IT, Office Administration and Customer Service.

Location and Venue: Multiple locations, Richmond Hill, ON, (Welcome Centres in York Region) Event date and time: Friday, May 13, 2022 9:30AM - 2:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

WWF’s Run to Restore Nature
This is a family-friendly event where you can go the distance for wildlife at your own pace. Walk, run, wheel or even skip a 5 km, 10 km, or 21 km. Every dollar you raise and every step you take is a step for nature and wildlife. Register today.

Location and Venue: Newmarket, Newmarket, ON, (Online -- Newmarket) Event date and time: Friday, May 13, 2022 8:00AM - 11:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Village Voices -- Homeward Bound
Featuring a beautiful 18 voice choir, a string quartet, and guest jazz artist, Beatrice Carpino, and our new pianist, Adolfo de Santis! Join us for this free concert, as we continue the legacy of Village Voices! Reserve your tickets by email today!

Location and Venue: 143 Main St. N., Markham, ON, L3P 1Y2 (St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Markham) Event date and time: Sunday, May 15, 2022 2:30PM - 4:30PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free Register By: Saturday, May 14, 2022

Hatha Yoga Together
Hatha Yoga involves breath, body, and mind. Free virtual classes are held Mondays @6:30pm & are usually 90 minutes of breathing, yoga poses& meditation via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2231494414.

Location and Venue: Markham, Markham, ON, (Online -- Markham) Event date and time: Monday, May 16, 2022 6:00PM - 8:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free

Community Connections
We invite women with memory challenges to join us for a half day of socialization, activities, and a hot lunch with other women on the same journey. This is a great way to beat the winter blues. Tues. & Thurs .,11am to 3pm. Covid protocol followed.

Location and Venue: 74 Major Mackenzie Dr. W., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C3S2 (Memory Lane Home Living Inc.) Event date and time: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 11:00AM - 3:00PM Audience: Seniors Price: $10/hour for 4 hours and $10 for a hot lunch.

Sangeet Ki Shaam
Sangeet ki shaam virtual program is on every wednesdays @8:00 pm. This free weekly program unites the community through Bollywood, folk, classical & instrumental music and provides a platform for artists to share their musical talents with community.

Location and Venue: Markham, Markham, ON, (Online -- Markham) Event date and time: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 8:00PM - 10:00PM Audience: All Ages Price: Free