Shining Through Centres 13th Annual Fundraising Gala

In support of children with autism and passionately devoted to enhancing the quality of life for all those affected by the condition, the Shining Through Centre’s gala –  its biggest annual fundraising event, held this year on March 2nd, 2012 – celebrated yet another magical night. Over 1,000 guests enjoyed a first-rate dining experience, a large silent auction, raffle draws that included a trip to Las Vegas to meet Celine Dion, as well as a trip to Monza, Italy to watch the Grand Prix; and entertainment provided by composer and Canada’s Got Talent judge Stephan Moccio at the Embassy Grand Convention Centre. The event, which began as a night of family, friends and community members showing their support for children with autism 13 years ago, raised over $225,000.

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City of Vaughan’s Annual Winterfest

Vaughan celebrated its 23rd annual Winterfest at the North Thornhill Community Centre on Feb. 5, 2012. Guests enjoyed fun-filled activities, which included a midway zone, a pizza-making workshop, children’s crafts, an ice zone with carving demonstrations, face painting, and a free autograph signing session with Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Jake Gardiner.
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Happy Birthday, Oreo!

On March 6, 2012, thousands gathered at the biggest birthday party for a cookie the country has ever held. Oreo turned 100, and to celebrate the centennial milestone, devotees attended a party at the Toronto Eaton Centre that included an unveiling of a giant 15-foot Oreo cookie replica. Colin Mochrie hosted the event, and Jully Black led fans in singing “Happy Birthday.” Look out for Oreo’s “Share a Moment” tour events happening across Canada this summer.
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Valentini Blue

Supporters of Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Toronto & District Chapter dived into a sea of blue at the Six Degrees Event Centre on Feb. 9, 2012. The sixth annual Valentini Blue event was abuzz with cool jazz tunes, including performances by the Barbra Lica quartet featuring special guest Era Chorna. Guests were clad in blue, the evening’s theme colour, as they enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffle prizes and swag bags, all while helping to raise over $12,000 in support of cystic fibrosis.
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The MV-1 at Vita Community Living Services

Ontario’s lieutenant-governor David Onley and members of Vita Community Living Services came together at The Columbus Centre on Feb. 28, 2012, to celebrate an innovative mode of transportation now available at the charitable organization. The MV-1 is a revolutionary new vehicle specifically designed for people with physical disabilities, providing wheelchair-users with a vehicular experience they can enter and manoeuvre into with ease. Funds for the wheelchair-accessible vehicle were raised during the charity’s annual fundraising event Rally for Vita last fall.

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Montessori School of Kleinburg Celebrates a Decade

Montessori School of Kleinburg (MSK) recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary. The event, held at Woodbridge Bowl, was attended by over 250 people. Special guests included Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and regional councillors Marilyn Iafrate and Michael Di Biase. Founded by Enza and John Pellegrini, MSK is an accredited and authentic Montessori and ministry run school, which has seen hundreds of students graduate since its inception in 2002.
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Behind the Mask of LMS

Unwavering support and a hope to raise awareness and find a cure for a rare form of cancer will unveil itself on May 4th, 2012, at Behind the Mask of LMS, a masquerade ball that will be held at the Embassy Grand Convention Centre in Brampton, Ont. Established in memory of Vaughan resident Adriana Facciponte, the fundraiser will commemorate her devoted strength of a life lived with LMS cancer. Funds raised will directly benefit Canada’s leading clinical research for LMS at Mount Sinai’s medical oncology program, which is spearheaded by Dr. Martin Blackstein. Join the fight to end LMS cancer with a night of entertainment, dining, a silent auction and door prizes.
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Cooks for a Cause

Chef Luigi Beccati of A1 Autostrada restaurant hosted an intimate gathering for foodies in support of the Vaughan Health Care Foundation on Feb 23, 2012. The event, with guest chef Alida Solomon of Tutti Matti lending a hand, featured a seven-course dinner and entertainment from Canadian musician Michael Burgess. The event raised over $21, 000 to help facilitate a campus of care for the city of Vaughan.
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