COSTI Immigrant Services held its 12th annual Golf Tournament on June 18 at Glen Eagle Golf Course, hosted by Damon Allen. Over 100 golfers participated in this year’s tournament, and more than $20,000 was raised to support COSTI’s Art Therapy Program for Refugee Children as well as Connections, COSTI’s Youth At-Risk Program. www.costi.org
On June 9, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) joined Liberty Entertainment Group and other Italian-Canadian organizations to host Piazza Italia, a re-creation of an Italian piazza at the Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex in Toronto. The event, which took place during Italian Heritage Month, celebrated the value of Italy’s cultural and commercial contributions …
In support of the Meta Centre, a non-profit organization benefiting adults and children with special needs, the Meta Foundation held its 12th annual Family Walk, Relay and Ride fundraiser on Sunday, June 23. Over 1,200 cyclists, relay runners, families and supporters made for a busy celebration that raised an amazing $162,000 for the cause. www.metafoundation.ca
The Forever 21 Fall 2013 Preview, hosted by ASC Public Relations Inc., was an explosion of prints, colours and twinkling gems. The popular line promises a treasure trove of fresh takes on classic trends like black and white, military and neon. canada.forever21.com
Mariella Colucci and the team at Salon Halo & Spa in Vaughan dedicated their Sunday, June 2, to giving free haircuts for a greater cause. The event raised $3,200 to renovate the recreational room in the children’s ward at North York General Hospital. www.salonhaloandspa.ca
It was an exciting day for downtown Maple when the Oskar Group and Ashley Park Homes broke ground on Le Sedici Villette, their new townhouse development, on June 3. The Georgian-style residences, designed by Vincent Santamaura of SRN Architects Inc., will introduce timeless elegance and all the comforts of home to the corner of Keele …
The 16th annual Mane Event took place on Sunday, June 9, at the Schwarzkopf ASK Academy on John Street and at Lift Salon on Queen Street East. With stylists from SoloBace Salon, Mirror Mirror Salon, Salon Glamour and Lift Salon giving hair services and treatments to supporters, the event raised $25,000 for the Teresa Group’s …
Mayor Dave Barrow of Richmond Hill held the 9th annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Le Parc Dining & Banquet Hall on Thursday, May 30. Guests at this year’s event savoured a delicious breakfast while listening to keynote speaker Cardinal Thomas Collins. The yearly meeting is a Christian celebration of prayer hosted for the community leaders …
The second-ever Rev It Up For SickKids Motorcycle Rally took place on July 14, bringing together 65 big-hearted bikers to ride 165 scenic kilometres from Ride Motorcycles Toronto in Vaughan to Rusty’s at Blue Restaurant and Bar in Blue Mountain, all in support of cardiology at SickKids. This year’s event met its fundraising goal of …
On June 13, the Business and Professional Women’s Club of Brampton held its 18th annual Ladies Charity Golf Tournament at the Caledon Country Club. Over $14,000 was raised, including $5,000 donated by the Scotiabank Bright Future Program, to benefit various charitable organizations, including the Honeychurch Family Life Resource Centre and Walk With Me Canada Victim …