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Vancouver’s Best Gala and Charity Events Part Two

Get out your date books because it’s time for Part 2 of my look ahead to 2013 and all the best Vancouver gala events and charity fundraisers. So as you get ready to pencil in your glam plan remember the following: 1 – Every little bit helps when it comes to charity giving. 2 – Even if you can’t give money, you can give your time as all organizations need volunteers and helpers. 3 – Silent auctions make a great place to shop for gifts. 4 – All men look great in a tuxedo. 5 – There’s no such thing as too many sparkles. Thanks everyone and don’t forget to send me your upcoming event details at www.catherinebarr.com – the photos are on me!

01 – Vancouver Canucks hockey heroes Roberto Luongo, left, and Trevor Linden are both members already, but who will be inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame next? Find out at the Banquet of Champions gala dinner on Sep 19, 2013.

02 – CTV news anchor Keri Adams, left, and Whistler Film Festival executive producer Shauna Hardy Mishaw both take turns behind the mic hosting the summer gala fundraiser. Look to attend the gala sometime this June, or mark your calendar for the film fest itself on Dec 4-8, 2013.

03 – North Vancouver’s Daroshin family always knows how to rock the red carpet as part of the famous Leo Awards gala. Known as the Golden Globes of BC, producers Walter Daroshin and business partner Sonny Wong will bring this year’s biggest celebrity party to town again this year for their 15th anniversary celebration during late spring 2013.

04 – Ferrari, Porsche, Jaguar, Lamborghini, Mercedes, BMW and more. If you’re a car guy, like North Vancouver auto writer Andrew McCredie, left, or BMW dealership owner Brian Jessel, then you’ll want to book Mar 26-31 off for the Vancouver International Auto Show which returns this year to the Vancouver Convention Centre.

05 – Last year, Heart and Stroke Foundation BC & Yukon CEO Diego Marchese and gala chair Carey Smith did a wonderful job of putting together the Heart of Gold gala. Mark May 24th on your calendar for this year’s 9th annual event as this one always sells out quickly.

06 – Face the World socialite and Army and Navy heiress Jacqui Cohen, left, is one proud lady now that daughter Kasondra Cohen-Herrendorf has followed in her footsteps with her own charity empire. Face of Today will hold their 4th annual gala on Feb 22, 2013 and, judging from years past, it will again be one of Vancouver’s most glittery affairs.

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By Catherine Barr – Jan 7, 2013

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Jan 10, 2013

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January 6, 2013
BC Sports Hall of Fame New Home and Olympic Memories

The BC Sports Hall of Fame has always been an impressive place of history in Vancouver, but now, thanks to a revamped BC Place, the Hall of Fame has a new home and even bigger legacy to share. Last week, during a special VIP reception, invited guests, athletes and friends were part of an extra special dedication night full of famous memories. The who’s who of past inductees were in attendance as everyone shared stories from a proud past.

01 – West Vancouver artist Michael Tickner and wife Alice, left, shares some Olympic stories with ice dance champion Victor Kraatz who, along with skating partner Shae-Lynn Bourne, were the first World Champions in ice dancing representing Canada.

02 – West Vancouver Olympian Charmaine Crooks, left, poses with the Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sports and Cultural Development, and athlete Andrea Neal who will be inducted for the sport of soccer at this year’s Banquet of Champions.

03 – Global BC TV’s Ian Haysom, left, celebrates the occasions with VIP guests Audrey Williams, Beth Haysom and Brett Manlove.

04 – Whistler Mayor Nancy Wilheim, left, chats with former Olympian and ski champion Nancy Greene, who also acted as this evening’s MC.

05 – Celebrating the two-year anniversary of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic games, John Furlong still has good reason to smile. His book, “Patriot Hearts”, remains a best seller.

06 – North Shore residents Stephen Simpson and Susan Dujmovic remember the good times as they stand near the Olympic medallion display which Susan helped unveil during the games as part of the Royal Canadian Mint.

07 – North Vancouver skating sweethearts Barry and Louise Soper were inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1979. Together they won all three levels of national competition (from 1971 to 1974) and represented Canada as Canadian Ice Dance Champions at four World Figure Skating Championships.

08 – With too many names to mention, this historic photograph of present and past Hall of Famers marks the start of a new era of excellence.

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By Catherine Barr – Feb 10, 2012

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Feb 16, 2012

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February 13, 2012
Roberto Luongo, Trevor Linden, Maelle Ricker, Tom Larscheid Inducted into BC Sports Hall of Fame

Roberto Luongo, Trevor Linden, Tom Larscheid and Maelle Ricker are just a few of the big names you might recognize as sporting heroes in our town. However, give or take a few Olympic gold medals, they all have something else in common. Last week, these athletes were among an elite group inducted into the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame – Class of 2011. The Banquet of Champions gala dinner, held at the Vancouver Convention Centre, was a star-studded affair that not only recognized past accomplishments, but also recognized the achievements of young up-and-coming local athletes too. Also last week, it was time to welcome autumn as the 7th Annual Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival took place in North Vancouver at the new Shipyard at the foot of Lonsdale. Featuring live entertainment, display booths, a pumpkin pie contest and more, it was a great day full of family fun.

01 – North Vancouver’s Olympic skating sweetheart, Karen Magnussen, is surrounded by soon-to-be-famous young athletes at the BC Sports Hall of Fame night.

02 – Vancouver Canucks’ leading men, namely goalie Roberto Luongo, left, and former captain Trevor Linden, are each honoured separately at the BC Sports Hall of Fame – Banquet of Champions: Luongo for his role in the 2010 Canada Men’s Gold Hockey Team and Linden for his lifetime hockey career.

03 – North Shore residents and BC Sports legends Charmaine Crooks and Bob Lenarduzzi are still a very active part of the sports landscape here in BC. Crooks for her ongoing support of young Olympic athletes and Lenarduzzi for his active role in the Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team.

04 – You know these names and voices. Sports broadcaster Bernie Pascal, left, congratulates fellow media colleague and “voice of the Vancouver Canucks” Tom Larscheid on his induction into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.

05 – A graduate of Sentinel Secondary in West Vancouver, snowboarder Maelle Ricker made history at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics as the first Canadian female gold medallist to win on Canadian soil (and, ironically, here at Cypress Mountain).

06 – Vanleena Dance students and ballerinas Maddie Laver, left, and Amelia Warren help put on a dance demonstration with the rest of their classmates at the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival.

07 – Pick a pie, any pie. Big thanks to North Van City Mayor Darrell Mussatto, right, and the rest of my esteemed judge friends for helping choose a most delicious winner at the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival’s pumpkin pie contest.

08 – North Vancouver Museum & Archives’ Sepideh Sarrafpour has a big smile for all who stop by her display booth at the Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival.

09 – Food trucks are all the rage these days, and with the delicious dealings coming from Marsia and Wayne Hunter’s hub, I can see why. Look for the travelling Blue Smoke BBQ truck at local farmer’s markets and more.

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By Catherine Barr – Sep 13 & 18, 2011

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Sep 22, 2011

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September 19, 2011
BC Sports Hall of Fame 2010 with BC Lions and NHL’s Joe Sakic

Do you remember when the BC Lions hoisted the Grey Cup in 1994? How about when “Burnaby Joe” Sakic led his team to Stanley Cup victory in both 1996 and 2001? These victories, and more, were was all part of the walk down memory lane this month as the BC Sports Hall of Fame and Museum held their 2010 Banquet of Champions gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Joining the ranks of those who went before them, the Class of 2010 was led into the hall by pipers to celebrate along with 1100 other invited guests, all of whom came together to also help raise over $385,000 for the BC Sports Hall of Fame’s Hero in You® Education programs. Congrats to all inductees.

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01 – BC Lions head coach Dave Richie, left, and player Ryan Hanson were among the many members of the Grey Cup Champion 1994 team that was inducted this evening.

02 – North Vancouver’s own skating sweetheart Karen Magnussen, who was inducted in 1972, now sits on the board. Here, she gets a cuddle from Rock 101’s “Bro Jake” Edwards before the ceremonies begin.

03 – Dean Mailey, president of West Vancouver’s Fusion Communications Group, and North Vancouver’s Brett Manlove, assistant GM of Global TV, are among the invited guests.

04 – Firefighter Dave Samson, left, cheers on Global TV’s Jill Krop and Steve Darling as they host the awards and interview each inductee on stage.

05 – Inducted as both an individual and as part of a team, BC Lions hero Sean Millington got his start right here in North Vancouver at Carson Graham school.

06 – He may have won two Stanley Cup rings with the Colorado Avalanche, but we know that “Burnaby Joe” Sakic, seen here with beautiful wife Debbie, remains a BC boy at heart.

07 – Weathergirl turned realtor Sarah Daniels, left, and friend Christine Glen are not passing up the chance for a photo op with hunky hall-of-famer Jamie Taras of the 1994 BC Lions.

By Catherine Barr – Sep 9, 2010

Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook newspaper on Sep 30, 2010

September 27, 2010