Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic – York Region Food Network
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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The YRFN Charity Golf Classic developed a new fund called Nourishing Change, to support people in transition from homelessness to housing, and from abuse to shelters. Read more
Celebration of Communities – GTMA Golf Tournament
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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On September 11th, 2008, one of Canada’s leading golf facilities, Copper Creek Golf Club in Kleinberg, hosted another golf tournament for GTMA – a joint public-private partnership between Read more
Exclusive Dom Perignon event at the Toronto International Film Festival
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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This invitation-only unveiling of Dom Pérignon’s Vintage 2000 bottle took place on September 7th, 2008, at The Fifth on Richmond Street. The unique vintage edition marks the millennium Read more
Color Me Pink by Tapestry Decor
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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Tapestry Décor’s Color Me Pink event offered home décor products and unique gifts, jewellery and sale items, raising almost $900 for the Princess Margaret Hospital’s research for breast cancer. Read more
Burgundy Brick Foundation
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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The Burgundy Brick Foundation held its second annual benefit, Midnight Masquerade, in support of Habitat for Humanity Toronto, on August 22nd, 2008, at the Capitol Event Theatre. The event was a grand success, raising over $50,000. Burgundy Brick, a non-profit organization, aims to raise awareness Read more
Lanna Muay Thai Canada
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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This world-class boxing school offers traditional Muay Thai lessons, in a positive family-oriented facility. Lanna Muay Thai was recently honoured to receive four-time world champion Ajahn Burklerk, and Ajahn Kanok, a world-class trainer. Both will be instructing students Read more
Longo’s Box Grove Store Heralds New Generation of Shopping Experience
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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A brand new 40,000 sq.ft complex meets customer expectations in quality, freshness and variety. On-site favourites include authentic Belgian chocolates, flatbreads, artisan breads, and healthy ready-made meal solutions prepared by Longo’s own in-house chef. Owner Anthony Longo and Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti attended the opening ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was celebrated with cake and a performance by the Northwood Academy. 905.673.3099, www.longos.com
Second Annual Purple Vogue Fashion Show: Couture for a Cure
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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Talented fashion designers showcased their fall collections, while entertainers dazzled guests at York University on Sept. 6th, 2008, to support in the fight against pancreatic cancer. Silent auction prizes included jewellery, toys, sporting event tickets, and packages for Toronto hotels, spas, and salons. Read more
American Girl Dolls
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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Since 1986, American Girl has provided girls with dolls and accessories for each stage of development. Products include Bitty Baby dolls for preschoolers, and Look-a-Like dolls for older ages. The dolls come in various skin tones, hair and eye colours to match diverse looks and to complement individuality. 1.800.845.0005, www.americangirl.com
Photo: Two happy little ladies wearing Dress Like Your Doll clothing, with dolls from American Girl’s Just Like You line.
Fifth Annual White Cashmere Collection 2008 – A Touch of Pink
October 1, 2008 by City Life Staff
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Wardrobe at this fashion show was made entirely out of white Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, with touches of pink. Taking place on September 19th, 2008, the event supported the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Featured in the collection was the limited edition Pink Cashmere Bathroom Tissue, marking Canada’s first coloured bathroom tissues in a decade. The collection will be displayed at The Bay’s Yonge and Richmond Street location for three weeks, starting October 3rd, 2008. 1.888.686.1212, www.cashmere.ca