Yogafest 2011

Yoga enthusiasts, friends and supporters of the Yellow Brick House (YBH) will come together on Sunday, May 8, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the centre court of Markville Shopping Centre to raise money that will assist YBH in building a new shelter for abused women and children in the Markham area. www.joinyogafest.com

Dom Polito

A passionate guitarist, Vaughan resident Dom Polito was just 18 when he suffered from an injury that lead to the amputation of half his index finger and entire middle finger. A few years passed until he realized that he had to face this unexpected obstacle to continue his life passion: performing music. Thirty years later, Polito is a proud contributor of Classic Albums Live, a concert series that brings records from the past to life onstage. As the musical director for all of Led Zepplin’s albums, you can catch Polito live at Massey Hall on April 16th, 2011.  www.classicalbumslive.com

Left – Vaughan-based musician Dom Polito.

Jukari’s Fit to Fly Launch

For the first time in Canada, Jukari – a unique fitness dance class performed on a FlySet – was brought to life on March 22, 2011. Hosted at Kingwest Fitness, patrons enjoyed cocktails and a live demo of the fitness extravaganza put forth by Reebok and Cirque du Soleil.  www.reebok.com/CA/brand/jukari/

Left – Reebok and Cirque du Soleil offer a revolutionary way to get healthy with the launch of Jukari’s Fit to Fly.

Blossom with Beauty

THE WRITE WAY
Highlight your best feature with Marcelle’s liquid hypoallergenic eyeliner pen. A specially designed felt tip creates a flawless cat eye. www.marcellecosmetics.com

DOUBLE THE TROUBLE
Get sun-kissed with Anna Sui’s double cheek colour in Blooming Pink. Use each shade separately or mix for a glowing complexion. www.annasui.com

BERRY DECADENT
The scents of vanilla cake and fresh strawberries wash over you with Cake Beauty’s limited edition Strawberry Shortcake Read more

Get the Look in Vaughan

MAY FLOWERS
Everything will be coming up roses with some floral wall art. www.bouclair.ca

PILLOW PLAY
From puffy pillows to stylish storage and diverse decorations, give your interior the accessories it needs for a finished look. www.bouclair.ca

BEJEWELLED
A diamond-encrusted cushion adds flair to a comfy couch. Read more

Vaughan in Action

On Feb. 11, 2011, at the Venetian Banquet Hall in Vaughan, over 300 family and friends, along with Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, came out to support Vaughan in Action’s ‘Viva Las Vegas’-themed Annual Fundraising Gala. Emcee Barb Di Giulio, radio host of 680 News and Fan 590, along with Vegas showgirls, DJ Universe Music, singers Christopher Dallo and Brian Roman kept guests entertained. The event raised $20,000. Read more

Fuel, Food and Inflation

Stacey Unsworth, a 36-year-old actor and independent contractor, is squeegeeing the windows of his Dodge Caravan at a gas station on Highway 7 in Vaughan. The cleanliness of his car is something he still has control over; the soaring cost to get from A to B however, seems inexorable these days. What once cost him around $50 for a fill-up is costing him nearly $75 today. “I live in the suburbs and commute, which millions of people do every day. Unfortunately as much as I would like to throw my hands up and start biking, like a lot of Torontonians or people in the GTA, we’re held captive by the oil companies. We have no choice but to drive,” says Unsworth. Though he’s bitter about the spike, Unsworth knows that he’s not the only one suffering from what’s been referred to as ‘pain at the pump.’ “I feel that oil prices are grossly inflated for no real reason at all, but I think that’s the general consensus of a lot of people,” Read more

In the Garden

Give your green thumb a workout with these gardening must-haves.

1 Zensations
With vibrant colours complementing the hues of spring blossoms, these traditional Buddha heads fuse Zen with a hint of modern design into your space. www.homesense.ca

2 Home Made
Carmine strawberries and leafy green asparagus by Harvest Collection will up the ante when harvesting season favourites. www.homedepot.ca

3 Green Bay
Stripe your grass as you mow with a system that can be easily attached to your walk-behind mower. The end-result is a Read more

The Right Diagnosis

Best Doctors all started back in the 1980s when a group of Harvard professors gave the world’s health care systems a check-up. They found that many individuals were paying top dollar to come to the United States for diagnoses and treatments. But why should they have to leave their personal physician and family support to get adequate medical attention and advice? This question was part of Best Doctors’ foundation and remains at the core of its service today.

“The beauty of what we do is that it doesn’t matter where [patients] are located,” explains Dianne Carmichael, president of Best Doctors Canada. “Our model is to – wherever possible – work with the existing treating teams so patients aren’t uprooted from their support system and to provide as much information and knowledge as possible to the patient and their treating team.” Read more

City Search

A few additional treasures to make your city life just a little bit sweeter.

Lulu de Kwiatkowski vibrant style results in an eclectic collection of stunning fabrics, wallpapers and designs. www.luludk.com

For a distinctly modern layout, Camrost’s 30 years of interior decoration brings the art gallery out in your living spaces. www.camrost.com

Complete the look with playful, contemporary designs like these silver-stained fish or white-weaved baskets. Your outdoor space is immediately transformed into Miami’s pristine Delano Hotel. Read more

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