Break out the barbecues, grab the family and head to the beach. At least that’s how we roll over here on the North Shore on Canada Day. Those of us lucky enough to live here had more than a few celebrations to choose from including West Vancouver’s John Lawson Park, North Vancouver’s Waterfront and more. Morning parades, kids activities, live music, outdoor food and lots of flag waving were seen in parks all over. Happy 146th Birthday Canada!
01 – Musician Adam Woodall is lucky enough to have two lovely ladies waiting for him after his performance at John Lawson stage, namely wife Nicole and baby girl Emerson.
02 – Taking in the parties at both North Vancouver’s Waterfront Park and West Vancouver’s John Lawson Park are Natasha Guerra, left, and Emily Walker.
03 – Strike up the band! The West Vancouver Youth Band takes to the stage under the baton of conductor and musical director Douglas Macaulay at John Lawson Park.
04 – As part of this weekend’s ceremonies, West Vancouver’s Sarah McLachlan is honoured at the 98th Annual Kiwanis International Convention with the service organization’s highest award — the 2013 World Service Medal – for her dedication to music education. Congrats Sarah!
05 – West Vancouver’s Hilary Drake donates her time to volunteer to hand out flags and pins and John Lawson Park.
06 – Brats and pretzels and sausages are sizzling on the grill thanks to the crew at Black Forest Deli. From left: Anita Picklmeier, Hans Bischoff and Daniel Hauthal.
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By Catherine Barr – Jul 1, 2013
Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jul 4, 2013
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Since 2008, Mangia e Bevi Ristorante in West Vancouver has started the year off on the right foot with a charity month of dinners designed to raise funds for cancer research. Last week, it was time for the B.A.C.I.O. (Because A Cure is Obtainable) final night gala. “Bacio” – which means “kiss” – featured a fabulous menu of Italian specialities, live music, auction items and more. Monies raised this night go to support the Lions Gate Oncology Clinic and BC Children’s Hospital Oncology Research.
All month long, West Vancouver’s Mangia e Bevi restaurant has been raising money for oncology research through their third annual “Festa Invernale”. Called B.A.C.I.O (Because a Cure is Obtainable), it is a cause close to the hearts of owners Doug Grisdale, Rob Parrott and Antonio Sauro, all of whom have had family members affected by this cancer. Last Sunday, the final celebration dinner took place featuring surprise musical guests Adam Woodall and Canadian country music star Jessie Farrell. A surprise cheque for $27,000 helped the group raise a total of $50,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital and Lions Gate Hospital Oncology Clinic.