The 2nd annual Women, Wine, Golf and Dine charity golf was held at the Caledon Country Club in September. Organized by Linda Ford, more than 80 golfers participated in the event, with $7,000 raised in support of Honeychurch, women’s shelter in Brampton, and the Terra Cotta Community Centre in Caledon. www.facebook.com/events/195287607673108
On Oct. 14, the Villa Leonardo Gambin Charity held its 16th Annual Oak Leaf Gala. Co-Chairs Andrew and Alexandria Iacobelli chose this year’s Brazil theme to capture and celebrate the Brazilian people’s Alegria de la Vida (Joy of Life). This year’s event raised over $100,000 that will be put towards the charity’s vital services. Villa …
The St. Margaret Mary Church celebrated its 60th anniversary at the Montecassino Place in October. More than 500 guests enjoyed a gala evening of great food, music and entertainment. Many of the guests won great door and raffle prizes and items from the live auction, including a 500 pop hatchback Fiat, a black super 300 …
In October, the Vaughan Small Business Week launched with a successful sold-out event. The event featured seminars and panels in a variety of topics with numerous experts, including Mayor Maurizio Beilacqua, Nunzio Presta, Stacey Kurtz, Mealnie Hulshof, Dr. Karine Rashkovsky and Andrew Muto. www.vaughan.ca
Whenever the term “boy band” pops up, every person has a different nostalgic reaction to it. New Kids on the Block, NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, Jonas Brothers, One Direction, the list goes on. With no immensely popular boy band currently on the scene, it is high time for a new generation to be ushered in. Exploding …
Cercan Tile Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new 20,000-sq.-ft. showroom on Oct. 11. The new showroom beautifully highlights Cercan Tile’s new and innovative products, most of which are not found in any other tile showroom in the city. In addition, Cercan Tile’s president, Luigi Uberti, hopes the new space will provoke inspiration through its unique combination …
Vaughan organization makes big waves in support of local families raising children on the spectrum. An incredible night for an incredible cause, Waves of Changes for Autism hosted their 2nd Annual Gala Fundraiser at Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre in Vaughan on September 28, raising an impressive $190,000. Scores of guests attended in support of …
The annual bike race to raise money for the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, graciously supported by the Country Day School, pushed off again for the third year in a row, on Sunday, September 24. Carlo and Tonia LiVolsi founded Gianni Giro in loving memory of Carlo’s father, Gianni. Amongst …
Roxy Earle is breaking down the barriers of traditional beauty and encouraging self-love and inclusivity through her viral movement, #MySizeRox. Interview By Sarah Kanbar If Roxy Earle had her way, clothing companies would do away with the term “plus size,” and there would be more acceptance of diverse body shapes. She’s doing her part to …
Wednesday, August 9, 2017, marked the grand reopening of the Vaughan Food Bank, a new location for a bright future. The Vaughan Food Bank originally opened 1995 and since then has been a pillar of the community, doing their part to help needy families in the area. They are now located at 5732 Hwy 7, …