Partylicious – Supporting Families for Children

Over 500 people attended the Jump Café & Bar on August 16th, 2008, raising over $25,000 for Families for Children. The funds will be put towards homes that care for destitute women and children of India and Bangladesh. The event included various entertainment, sponsorship giveaways and culinary creations Read more

Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic – York Region Food Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Second Annual Purple Vogue Fashion Show: Couture for a Cure

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

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.

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