HOUSE CALL: Housing is health. That was the message delivered at Sparkle, McLaren Housing Society鈥檚 12th annual fireworks fundraiser. Canada鈥檚 longest serving agency devoted to housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS, the society welcomed the lucky few who snapped up tickets to take in the fireworks display from the 34th floor of Scotia Tower. McLaren Housing Board president Michael Hoche and executive director Kim Stacey fronted the viewing party, sponsored by Scotiabank, BC Housing, Bonds Group of Companies, GBL Architects and False Creek Design. With a $5,000 gift from its host Scotiabank, the night of pyrotechnics and philanthropy netted the non-profit more than $22,000 to go towards the firm鈥檚 portable subsidy program. The charity currently supports some 275 individuals, with more on a wait list.
ROLLING ON: Lawn Summer Nights began as a tribute to a friend. Now it provides a way for others to support their friends and loved ones living with cystic fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease affecting children and young adults. Since 2009, more than $1 million has been raised through the summer gathering of pretty young things at lawn bowling clubs across the country. This year three more Canadian cities 鈥� Edmonton, Montreal and Stratford听 鈥� joined the fun. In 麻豆传媒映画where it began, chair Simon Pinsky, along with founders Duncan Gillespie and brothers Andrew and Graham Dalik, led 44 dressed-up teams with novel names such as Fabowlous, Bowl-di-locks and Local Rollers through the weekly charity bowling tournament. With 10 cities and more than 2,000 young bowlers rolling in the deep, it is expected fundraising will surpass $500,000 this year.
TACOFINO EXPANDS: Tacofino鈥檚 food footprint continues to grow in the city. Co-founders Jason Sussman and Kaeli Robinsong, who started serving up their unique brand of eclectic, California-inspired cuisine in Tofino in 2009, opened the doors on a new counter-service restaurant recently in the heart of Vancouver鈥檚 Yaletown district. The newest addition to the ever-growing Tacofino empire, which includes a fleet of food trucks and four brick-and-mortar restaurants in 麻豆传媒映画and Victoria, features 鈥�80s-inspired, surf-punk decor, a 38-seat dining room and 12-seat patio, full bar and their trademark Tacofino surf-centric spirit and fresh and affordable fare. A legion of ardent followers was on hand for the opening mash up.
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