CNIB: Vision of Hope Dinner and Dance
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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The 7th annual Vision of Hope Dinner and Dance, a Share Your Vision fundraising event for The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB), was held on Feb. 26th, 2011. Supported by more than 300 Read more
Missing Link Cancer Research Gala
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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On Feb. 4, otherwise known as World Cancer Day, The Royalton Banquet Hall & Conference Centre hosted an elegant sold-out affair for the annual Missing Link Cancer Research Foundation Dinner Gala. Read more
Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Valentini Blue Event
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Over 200 guests enjoyed an evening of jazz supporting cystic fibrosis research at Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Valentini Blue event. Guests were treated to a performance by Canadian jazz vocalist DK Read more
L’Image De Femme
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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L’Image De Femme held its Sexy GNO event on Feb. 4, 2011. A Valentine’s Day-themed affair sponsored by What-A-Bloom Flowers, Mirror Images Photography, 2 Can Play Entertainment and Dolce Read more
Press Your Luck Mazda 2 Event
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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To celebrate the launch of the all-new Mazda 2, Avante Mazda teamed up with Z103.5 FM for the Press Your Luck Mazda 2 Event. A large crowd gathered at the Avante Mazda dealership for a chance Read more
Dance for the Cure – Viva Italia
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Canadians affected by lupus were given hope and strength with the resounding success of $110,000 raised at Dance for the Cure – Viva Italia event held at the Terrace Banquet Centre on Jan. 29, 2011. Seven hundred guests enjoyed a memorable night, which included inspiring speeches from lupus celebrity ambassador Patrick McKenna (The Red Green Show) and presenting sponsor Vivian Risi, owner of Royal LePage – Your Community Realty. www.danceforthecure.ca
Chocolate Ball
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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Just in time for Mother’s Day, the 2nd Annual Chocolate Ball will warm the walls of the Bellagio Boutique Event Venue in Vaughan with decadent delights throughout the evening of May 6, 2011. With proceeds Read more
Yogafest 2011
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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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
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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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
April 15, 2011 by City Life Staff
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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.