Vaughan’s Concerts in the Park

This summer, Vaughan held its 18th annual series of concerts in the park! Free of charge, residents came together as a community and enjoyed fun-filled musical events, including The Game: A Live Tribute to the Queen, Hollywood: Live Musical Production of Michael Bublé featuring Paul Schwarz and The Toronto All-Star Big Band. The final concert, Elevation: International U2 Tribute Band, was held on Aug. 7, 2012, at the Outdoor Amphitheatre of the North Thornhill Community Centre. On Canada Day, the City of Vaughan held an exclusive concert at Mackenzie Glen District Park in Maple, with performances by Platinum Blonde, JRDN, Talk, Tamika Soul and Bridge 6.
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Toronto Women’s Expo

The Toronto Women’s Expo, held at the Days Hotel in North York on June 10, 2012, was an incredible event showcasing 97 exhibitors. Presentations, demonstrations, speakers and exhibitors were on-hand to provide information to 700 guests. Charities such as the Yellow Brick House, WomanAide, Dress for Success, A Celebration of Women Foundation and Canadian Breast Cancer Association received support and awareness. The next expo will be even bigger, supporting five worthy charities in November at Downsview Park.
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John Paul Adamo’s Hockley Valley Resort

My passion for food began at an early age. Whenever I was allowed in the kitchen, I would help prepare family meals. My traditional Italian family continuously instilled an old-world culinary philosophy of simple, ingredient-driven food. Fresh pasta with seasonal vegetables from the garden tossed in a Tuscan olive oil was the start of many nights shared around our kitchen table. My culinary education took me across Europe and North America, and in 2006, I came home to Hockley Valley Resort.

We have worked very hard over the past five years to turn Hockley Valley into a top Ontario culinary destination. One of the biggest changes was the installation of our on-site, four-acre organic fruit and vegetable garden.

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Rev It Up

The first annual Rev It Up event was a great success. On July 15, 2012, the event for SickKids commenced at Ride Motorcycles Toronto, and eventually reached the beautiful Vineland Estates Winery in the Niagara Escarpment for lunch and a wine tour. Guest celebrities included emcee Walter Venafro of Jazz FM 91, former Miss Universe Canada Elena Semikina, grand marshal Jillian Smith, Dr. Joel Kirsch of Sickkids, and Justin Bieber’s father, Jeremy Bieber. Over $50,000 was raised, thanks to all of the dedicated riders, sponsors and volunteers.
www.revitupforsickkids.com
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Len Crispino gives us a taste of the entrepreneurial spirit

Virtually every start-up starts with a story — the most underrated tool at our disposal. Stories are motivators, inspirational and rewarding at the highest level of personal experience. But stories must be genuine, able to draw the listener in a way, as if those stories were their own.

For Marisa (my wife and partner of 40 years) and I, the motivation driving our desire to develop a winery was stirred by my stint as Ontario’s trade representative to Italy — Milan, to be exact. The event was so pivotal to us that we often define our life as before and after Italy. We fell in love with the essence of Italian ingenuity, creativity and outstanding crafted wines. We began to embark on a dream to develop Amarone-styled wines in Canada, with the grapes we grow and subject to the differing climactic conditions. After a few years of talking about our dream, events reminded us that it was time to move forward. In essence, we realized that if a dream is genuine Read more

Every sense is sparked with this eclectic collection of must-haves

Johnny Yiu Handmade in Canada, Johnny Yiu jackets are filled with goose down to withstand harsh weather. Available in an array of cuts and colours, this fall/winter must-have is cinched with style. www.johnnyyiu.com

Anthropologie Bracelet Designed by Athens-based designer Dimitriadis and handcrafted in Greece, this canary yellow bracelet sparkles with porcelain roses and Swarovski crystals. www.anthropologie.com

Cottonfield From Cottonfield’s autumn 2012 collection, this navy blue sweater is a great addition to a fall wardrobe. Wear a plaid shirt underneath to give your look a touch of sophistication. www.iccompanys.com Read more

Franca Carella

Local philanthropist and therapist Franca Damiani Carella was honoured by her community on the evening of June 16, 2012, when Huntington University conferred her with an honorary doctorate of sacred letters. As founder and executive director of the Vitanova Foundation, Damiani Carella has touched the lives of those struggling with addictions and helped repair broken families. Damiani Carella’s
loved ones and supporters at Huntington University thanked her for her years of selfless devotion and tireless inspiration.
www.vitanova.ca
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Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua Golf Classic

Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua’s Annual Charity Golf Classic was an overwhelming success, with more than 200 golfers raising thousands of dollars for not-for-profit and community organizations. “It is an incredible feeling to be the mayor of a city where the spirit of generosity defines its very essence,” says Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua. Taking place at Copper Creek Golf Club on July 17, 2012, the double shotgun tournament featured hole-in-one, closest to the pin and longest drive contests, as well
as a silent auction.
www.vaughan.ca
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Villa Charities 2012 Golf Classic

A day at Eagles Nest Golf Club was filled with friendly competition, networking and enjoyable tee stops along the way. Course stops included porchetta, spiducci, Pravda Vodka, Molson Coors, Mombacho Cigars and Pizza Nova. Each year, proceeds raised from this special event go towards assisting Villa Charities’ family of organizations. The funds raised this year will benefit culturally sensitive programs for seniors at two long-term care facilities and community programs, individuals with intellectual and mental disabilities at group homes, as well as the general community via sports and cultural arts programs.
www.villacharities.com
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Courtyards of Maple

Boutique condominiums set in the bustling community of Vaughan are now in development for the summer of 2014. With condos ranging from 578 sq. ft. to over 1,000 sq. ft., Courtyards of Maple will boast top-of-the-line amenities, which include a fitness room, party room and exquisite courtyards. Intercity Realty proudly represents this new European-inspired development at the prime location of Keele Street and Major Mackenzie Drive in Maple, Ont.
www.courtyardsofmaple.com
www.intercityrealty.com
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