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arrakech can be described intwo ways: Pink buildings… and myriadhorns on motorbikes, donkey carts,horse drawn carriages and pedal bikes.

Then there’s the noise from the hundreds of thousands ofhumans who frequent the Souk’s 25,000 market stallsgrouped by the wares they sell:leathers, clothing, carpets, herbsand so on. Walking is so dangerousyou need the reflexes of the bestgoalie in the NHL to get around.

Dr. Ollie and I and our guide,Abdul Latif, took a day-tour in ahorse drawn carriage. In the oldtown (where we were staying), allthe buildings are three stories but, inthe new part, they’re six to eightstories. As we went by the originaltown which had the look of a fort, Ihad to smile when I saw about 30 ormore satellite dishes along the wall—old meets new. Aftergoing to the Souk, we checked out the Royal Palace andthe bamboo gardens.

In my October column I said, “I’m expecting greatadventure to unfold.” What happened wasn’t what I had inmind.

Things got complicated: I hadn’t eaten all day and, whenwe got back to our Riad (a small hotel with six suites,pretty much open to the elements), I fell a sleep. Sometimeduring the night I went into a kind of diabetic shock (I’vebeen a Type 2 for about five years). I became very violentand was thrashing about—really out of it. A young doctorassociated with the hotel diagnosed the diabetic problem…confirmed the next day by a specialist as hypoglycemia,and gastroenteritis (probably from about three ounces oflocal water I drank the day before). They gave us a choiceof going to a hospital or going home. We decided to headhome—two weeksearly.

We went toMorocco so Dr. Olliecould attend a cookingschool and, fortunately,she was still able tofinish. The school wasthree and a half days ofsquatting around in acircle with a portablecooking device. Shelearned how to cook with the tagine, and we got to eat themeals she prepared.

The average doctor visit was about $150 Cdn cash—notbad considering the house calls. The diabetic specialist wasan older gentleman… beard, a little flabby but ‘somebody

of stature’ in Marrakech terms. He loaned Dr. Ollie 300dirhams to pay for some drugs because it was late at night.The next day, when the doctors came to do a final checkup, she hadn’t been to the bank yet. The specialist insistedthey go to the bank to get his money, and ushered her outof the hotel into the street. BTW, Dr. Ollie was still in herpajamas and slippers.

Now get this: The doc is holding my wife’s arm, he leansin close and says, “Do you want some hot Morocco sex?”Surprised, but cool, she says, “I am already getting lots ofhot Canadian sex.”—Atta girl, Ollie! He persisted with

“You have my card. Just call.” Dr. Olliedidn’t know whether to laugh or hit him.But, he was a Tribune of Laws in Morocco,had just stamped our travel letter (in Arabic)to get us back across the world, so she justgiggled to herself. The letter did work withthe airlines: A wheelchair waited to get meto the next carrier at all six airports on the36-hour trip home. It’s the only way to fly.

We made it back, thanks to Dr. Ollie anda young lady named Olga working forLufthansa in Madrid. She lined everythingup with the exception of London toEdmonton. A flight had already left

before we arrived from Frankfurt. So, we flew fromLondon to Vancouver to YEG.

Yes, indeed, it was one hell of an adventure.

I was rummaging through my desk at the office,and came across a January 2006 copy of InsuranceWestmagazine. Interesting item, titled Danny Boy, in a sectioncalled StreetTalk:

For Danny Maciocia, football and insurance go hand-in-hand. Turns out the 38-year old rookie head coach ofthe Grey Cup winning Edmonton Eskimos is also abroker. Maciocia worked for about seven years in theinsurance industry, including time spent at his family’sgeneral agency in Montreal, run by his mother Anna.“He was an excellent broker, very disciplined, verystraight with the customers, very wellliked,” says Mom.

The people skills he learned ininsurance, Coach Maciocia says, havehelped tremendously in his football career.

He still maintains his licence, as doeshis wife Sandra, also a broker. And hedoesn’t rule out returning to the businesssome day. “I’ll never close that door. Buthaving said that, I really believe I wasborn to coach. But I’m also in an industrywhere there is no security.” Right nowthough, football is where it’s at. “On apersonal note, I’m just living a dream andI’m hoping I won’t have to wake up any time soon.”

Time to wake up, Danny Boy. Your dream is ournightmare. If you’ve still got that licence, I wouldwelcome the competition in the insurance biz. Bring iton—I beg you… Esks fans beg you. You’re the reasonwe went green and white for the Grey Cup.

The coyotes in the river valley are either verybold or very hungry. A condo neighbour of ours is a newlyminted dentist, Dr. Brett York who practices at the StonyPlain Dental Centre. He was walking his dog on the utilityroad that runs through Victoria golf course when a coyotecame out of the bush sort of at him, but more toward hisdog, Keisha. Luckily, the dog was on a leash and he wasable to scoop it up into his arms. Keisha, a Bichon-cockercross and not the fiercest dog in the block, would havebeen juicy morsel for the very large coyote. Brett carriedthe dog at a fast clip across the golf course to the base ofthe stairs on 113th Street. All along the valley path, thecoyote stalked him. I saw Brett just as he got to the condoand he was wringing wet with sweat, clearly shaken. Westrongly urge everyone to be very careful when walkingyour animals in the valley, particularly after dark. Did Imention it’s home to cougars and wild boars as well?

The Fringe can be fun even in the off season.We joined about 200 patrons for the annual black-tie atthe Westbury Theatre in the TransAlta Arts Barns. Ourdelightful tablemates were Sue and hubby StuartCowen, a CA, and Tricia and Michael Stevenson ofPorscon Construction. Fellow VOX POPper MarkScholz was the MC and he’s very good. AerialistAnnie Dugan was fantastic and she performed out ofhis reach. Moot and Max, a dog, were almostupstaged by someone who might have been namedTerry from the audience. Lori McConnell remindedme of a singer during the war. Dr. Ollie was a first-time auction item, fetching $500 for a dinner for six atour place. Be warned: We have enough equipment todo 18 Moroccan services.

I was busy being sick in North Africa but Iwould have been better off at the ball—the GrandeMasque Ball, that is. It’s our favourite event, so Ichecked with Pat Warmington, VP Advancement atConcordia University College, and she was thrilled that

the gala raised a record$107,600. Honorary co-chairs were Drs. Marilynand Bob Westbury. Titlesponsor was SynergyProjects Ltd. PresidentGerald Krispinpresented the outstandingalumni award to NishaSajnani, a drama

therapistcurrentlyworking at YaleUniversity.Next year’sevent is onSaturday,October 18th.Contact 479-9232 to pre-bookyour tickets.

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with Muggsy, Marty & Mark

Dr. Ollie and I sample one

of Souk’s 25,000 market stallsDr. Ollie and I sample one

of Souk’s 25,000 market stalls

Marilyn andBob Westbury

Marilyn andBob Westbury

The Mandels...unmasquedThe Mandels...unmasqued

Dr. Ollie learning to cook

with the tagineDr. Ollie learning to cook

with the tagine

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t’s hard to believe another year has almostpassed by. I always find December to be a greatmonth of reflection and I try to spend a fewminutes to slow down a bit and be thankful for all

the good things that have happened to me and my familyin this wonderful city of ours over the past 12 months.

The biggest news, for me personally, is that the companyI worked for, Standard Radio sold to Astral Media for overa billion dollars. My connection to the company is throughAllan Slaight, who worked at CFRN and CHED in theearly 1950s. Sons Gary and Greg Slaight were both bornhere in Edmonton, and I proudly spent about 20 yearsworking with Standard both here and in Toronto.

The Slaights shared a great deal of their good fortunewith the staff—virtually every employee who had been onboard for more than a year got a nice bonus cheque thispast month. As well, we should be hearing very soon abouta major foundation that they are setting up. I can assureyou that Allan, Gary and I shared one belief and that is to“give back” to the community that supports you. Our workat The Bear, E Z Rock and Team 1260 is something we allare very proud of, and I wish my former employersnothing but the best in future endeavors.

The new owners have kept me on in my VP/GM

position. Early indications are they, too, have the samecommunity values that Standard does. As an example, ourAstral Media Radio GP Edmonton staff just raised$750,000 for the Stollery Children’s Hospital during ourannual Radiothon, broadcast from the hospital.

Another really good thing happened this past year for mewhen Publisher Sharon MacLean invited me to be acolumnist for Edmontonians Magazine. Every month I getto express some opinions; showcase some great people;and to help keep you up to date on what is happening withmedia in our city. You may be reading this on paper or on-line at www.edmontonians.com… or on two popular radiochat sites: www.pugetsoundradio.com andwww.radiowest.ca.

Congratulations to Global Television’s Lynda Steelewho was recognized this past month at the CanadianAssociation of Broadcasters convention in Ottawa for herpublic service in Edmonton. Lynda is a tireless worker inthe community, involved in worthy causes. Her latest isbook-signings of Laptop Diaries, a compilation of hercolumns from the Journal: 100 percent of the proceeds goto five women’s shelters in the area. And kudos to Richardat McCallum Printing for producing the book at nocharge—now that’s community service!

By the way, my brother Gerry from CJAY 92 in Calgarywon his second CAB Gold Ribbon Award for publicservice. And, fellow columnist Bruce Hogle proudly andhumbly accepted his induction into the Broadcasters Hallof Fame. Nice going, guys.

630 CHED’s Gord Whitehead has gone under the knifeand had his shoulder replaced. I’m not sure when he’ll beback behind the mic and I wish Gord a speedy recovery.

Congrats to Rob Pepper and The Bounce crew fortheir Bras Across the North Saskatchewan event. This

relatively new radio station is connecting with youth in avery positive way. Rob and I are loosely related and Ispent a great deal of time in my youth with his folks inInnisfail.

Another media guy who deserves way more credit thanhe receives is the Edmonton Sun’s Graham Hicks whoseChristmas auction has grown to be a huge event everyyear. It now raises close to a quarter of a million dollars forseveral great charities. It takes a ton of hard work and greatco-operation from the media, clients, listeners, viewers,readers and bidders to pull this off. It simply wouldn’t getdone without Graham’s dedication.

As well, it’s been a huge pleasure working with DianeYoung at the Stollery Children’s Hospital over the pastseveral years. She is moving on to other pursuits and Iknow she will succeed at anything she takes on. TheStollery will miss her leadership and dedication and weshould all be thankful for the amazing job Diane did toraise corporate funding for this most amazing hospital inour city. Best wishes Diane.

Finally, I heard a great commercial on a radio station inPhoenix last month that I wanted to share with you. It wasclips of conversations with a variety of people – moms,dads, kids, grandkids, all talking about how stupid it is todrive after drinking. It was sponsored by the “Othersagainst Drunk Driving”—which is all of us.

Please… please… please. It’s not a cliché—it’s awish: Don’t drive after drinking this holiday season.My best wishes for a very safe and nice Christmas andNew Year’s. √

Marty Forbes is VP and general manager of The Bear,EZRock and The TEAM 1260 Sports Radio. [email protected]

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iggest and best New Year’s Eve ever…It’s sketchy but I remember playing drums withThe Big Breakfast Band at a New Year’s Evebash as we tiptoed into 2000. One of our

singers, Stephen Antle, had been instructed to fire aconfetti cannon to herald the new millennium. As theseconds ticked down, Steve grabbed the cannon, whilebelting out “I’m gonna wait till the midnight hour…”—theband was cookin’, the dance floor packed… some of theconfetti poured onto the stage in a clump. As the clockstruck 12, we took a collective breath, only to realize thatthe horses**t we had suffered throughout the year—theworld coming to an end and Y2K crashing ourcomputers—was, indeed, a load of crap. Stephen hit thetrigger… a few pieces of confetti fluttered out over thedancers, and the cannon made a sound that I can onlyattempt to spell: something like ‘fffffeerrrtt’. It was amoment I thought summed up how much we built thatNYE to be a bit of a let down.

That particular NYE kinda took the steam out ofsubsequent Eves. At least until now. Events Edmonton, anot-for-profit organization that produces A Taste ofEdmonton and the Canada Day Fireworks, has put togetherwhat will arguably be the best New Year’s Downtown ever.It will be bolder and better: live music, skating, horse andwagon rides, a bonfire, food, and what GM Giuseppe Albi

tells me will be the best fireworks display ever fired off atmidnight. I don’t normally detail events, but here’s abreakdown of the night.

Indoors: The stage at City Hall: 7 to 11:30 pm. a craftarea for kids will be set up, and entertainment includesFirefly Theatre Rovers, Eclectrip, Stratchona StringQuartet, Ann Vriend, Marco Claveria and McDonaldBroadband. The Stanley A Milner Library Theatre: 9 to11:30 pm, kids’ crafts area in the EdmontonRoom and entertainment by MariaDunn, Sheri Somerville and theVissia Sisters. The CBC CityCentre Stage will feature AndreaHouse with Chris Smith, JamesMurdoch and The Uncas. Inside theCity Centre Mall by the SportsMountain Equipment, there will be aNight of Artists Mural with a CulturalCapital theme.

Outdoors: City Hall Plaza: 9 to11:30 pm, a skating party on thefountain area (weather permitting).Horse-drawn wagon Rides: 9 to 11:30pm. On the main stage in Sir WinstonChurchill Square: 9 pm to 12:30 am,you can rock to Wheatpool, Captain Tractor and TheMcDades. Then, the skies come to life with the spectacularfireworks show at midnight.

Don’t want to venture into the city’s core? No prob: Thegood folks at Global will be televising the merrymakings.Finally, we don’t have to watch the shows from New Yorkor Ontario.

I wish I could say the best ever New Year’s Eve hassomething to do with me joining the board of EventsEdmonton, but that would be untrue. A major reason for thescope is the partnership between Events Edmonton and itsongoing patrons, plus Edmonton’s designation as Canada’s2007 Cultural Capital. This federal program has pumped

lots of cash into various cultural events in our city, and theNYE event got a good chunk. Here’s the catch: Next yearthat funding is moving on. How do we maintain such topnotch activities, entertainment and fireworks? What weneed is sponsorship. I urge more people and corporations tostep up with funding or goods and services-in-kind toensure this new level of excellence. If you or someone youknow can get involved, contact Giuseppe at

www.eventsedmonton.ca.Edmonton will have, by far, the biggest and

best NYE event in Western Canada. Why notmake it the biggest and best in Canada? I wouldlove to have my Toronto buddies call me onJanuary 1st to tell me how great the NYE showfrom Edmonton looked on national televisions.Even better I want them to bring their arses tomy city to take it in live.

A special note to newcomers: This is a greatway to welcome in a new year and a new life.There is much to enjoy in this vibrant wintercity. Take in activities at MuttartConservatory… don’t miss BrightNights atHawrelak Park… and visit our past duringChristmas Reflections at Fort Edmonton

Park from December 7th through 23rd (you need tickets inadvance, call 496.2925).

This issue of Edmontonians features the most compre-hensive listing of charity galas held throughout the year—there’s no better way to plan which causes you will supportand how many outfits you have to buy.

I hope you that you have a great holiday season. All thebest to you and yours for 2008. I will see you downtown onNew Year’s Eve. √

Mark Scholz, owner of MES Communications Inc. offers avariety of services including production, creative andentertainment. For more information or to suggest a storyidea, email [email protected]

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Hemisphere Engineering celebrated its 50thanniversary in grand fashion. Head honcho JohnChomiak and his wife Cathy sure know how tothrough a party. (Actually, they hosted a golftournament and a few BBQs this summer to mark thismilestone.) The M.C. was another Edmontoniancolumnist Bruce Hogle. The company has done some

11,000 projects all over the world, and has 160employees in offices in Edmonton, Calgary andAtlantic City. I thought John showed a lot of classwhen he took the time to remember fellow engineer AlWilliams who recently died in a airplane crash.

We attended the annual fundraiser forEmployabilities and I noticed the crowd was smaller.Fund Development Officer Irene Beaton explainedthat, in the past, they gave away tickets to staff andfriends of large financial supporters—in effect they

papered the house. But this year, everybody whoattended bought a ticket. The interesting thing: Thegross was as good as in previous years. The addedbenefit was that attendees in wheelchairs or on crutchescould move around comfortably. We’ve been regularsat Jeans and Beans, and now that Dr. Ollie is on theboard we’re sure to be there. Put it on your calendar fornext year. √

Call Muggsy Forbes at 780.482.4545 or e-mail [email protected]

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FOUNDERDICK MacLEAN

DECEMBER 2007Vol. XVIII

Published by 399620 Alberta Ltd. on the first day of eachmonth at 333, 10240 - 124 Street, Edmonton, Alberta,Canada T5N 3W6. ©All rights reserved. No part of thispublication may be reprinted or reproduced in any formwithout written permission from the publisher.

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Publications Mail Agreement No. 40023292Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to:Circulation Department333, 10240 - 124 StreetEdmonton, AB T5N 3W6Email: [email protected]

SHARON MacLEANPublisher and Advertising Director

Telephone: 780.482.7000Fax: 780.488.9317

e-mail: [email protected]

INSIDEVOX POPMuggsy Forbes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Marty Forbes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Mark Scholz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3POLL STATIONNetworking on-line/Banister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

MY E-SPACELive well/Rayner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

EDMONTONIAN IN EXILECowtown Christmas/Edmondson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

6TH ANNUAL SOCIAL CALENDARBiggest and best fashion with a local flare . . . . . . . .6December 07 events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62008 Galas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-13

LIVELY LIFESTYLESMenu Magic/Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Absolute Bodo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

BARB DETERSEditor

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COLUMNISTSLinda Banister

John BerryLinda Bodo

Tom BradshawLes Brost

Janet EdmondsonMarty Forbes

Muggsy ForbesSteffany Hanlen

Bruce HogleDavid NorwoodLarry Ohlhauser

Erin RaynerMark Scholz

Nizar J. Somji

FEATURE WRITERSElizabeth Blomert

Barb DetersDon Hill

Rick Lauber

PHOTOGRAPHERSTerry BourqueHolly Cowan

Janis DowTracey GrabowskiRichard Siemens

Klyment Tan3Ten Studio

GRAPHIC PRODUCTIONRage Studios Inc.

THIS MONTH’S COVER

Nazila Sawhney’s handmade, purple/bluetwo toned three-piece outfit retails for

$1149. She and four other designers arefeatured in the Social Calendar.Feature photo by Klyment Tan

No. 12

1818YEARS

C E L E B R A T I N G

DO YOU ACCESS THE INTERNET? WHERE AND WHAT FOR?

To begin, participants were asked about their access to the Internet. Atotal of 97 percent of those surveyed stated that they had access to theInternet. The majority of these individuals stated that they had accessat home (96 percent) and at work (87 percent). Additionally, ninepercent of participants access the Internet at the library, eight percentgo on-line at school, four percent take advantage of Internet cafés, andthree percent gain access at the home of a friend or relative.

Respondents were then asked about the top two things they utilizethe Internet for. Nearly two-thirds (63 percent) indicated theyprimarily conduct research, while 59 percent use it to check their e-mail. Other responses included playing on-line games (12 percent),checking the news (10 percent), on-line banking and paying bills (ninepercent), work-related tasks (nine percent), and purchasing itemsonline (eight percent).

DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO FACEBOOK?WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Next respondents were asked about their use of the social networkingwebsite Facebook. Just over one quarter of respondents stated thatthey have a Facebook profile (26 percent) and an additional 17percent said that other member(s) of their household subscribe. Morethan half (57 percent) of respondents did not have a Facebook profile,most commonly because they were not interested or felt they did notneed one (67 percent). Fourteen percent did not know what Facebookis or how to use it, or while 12 percent said they would not have timeto use it.

Facebook users were asked how often they access their profiles.Over half (55 percent) check two to three times per week, while 10percent access it once per day, and another 10 percent check it morethan once per day. The remaining 25 percent reported accessing theirprofiles once per week or less.

When asked to name the biggest benefit of having a Facebookprofile, the majority of respondents (70 percent) said it was keeping intouch with friends and family. Ten percent said the biggest benefit wasstaying connected with people from work or for other businesspurposes, and five percent said sharing pictures was of greatest valueto them.

ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT PRIVACY ISSUES?All survey participants were asked to rate their level of concern withprivacy issues associated with sharing personal information onFacebook or similar websites such as MySpace. Most respondents (79percent) stated that they were concerned, 65 percent being veryconcerned. Those who reported being concerned stated reasonsincluding: unknown people accessing their private information (34percent), identity theft (20 percent), fear of hackers (19 percent), fearof scams or of fraudulent activities (six percent), fear for the safety oftheir children (six percent) and having their information sold formarketing purposes (six percent).

The Poll Station surveyed 100 City of Edmonton residents on thetopic and, while the results of the research are not statistically reliable,they do provide a qualitative indication of what Edmontonians arethinking.

Want a question included in the Edmontonians Poll?Contact Linda at 780.451.4444 or e-mail [email protected].

Linda Banister is a certified management consultant and the owner ofBanister Research and Consulting Inc., a full service provider ofmarket research and program evaluation services. Visitwww.banister.ab.ca.

STATIONhile Internet access has been commonplace amongst Edmontonians forquite some time, social networking websites like MySpace and Facebookare exploding on the international scene. This month’s Poll Station askedEdmontonians about their Internet access and usage habits, as well as theirsubscription to social-networking websites.

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s we head full steam into theholiday season with all its partiesand decadent temptations, it’s hardto resist indulging in just one more

shortbread cookie… and easy to justify skippinga regular workout in favour of getting that lastbit of work or shopping done. It’s extra difficultto keep focused on a healthy, balanced lifestyleat this time of year. This month’s profiledbusiness makes achieving a healthy lifestyle thepriority for its customers.

Incorporated in 2004 as Buff Muscle Stuff byMark Holowaychuck, the company wasmainly an on-line supplier of supplements tohardcore weightlifters and gym enthusiasts.Now, it has been re-branded as Live PureHealth and Wellness,looking to appeal to awider audience moreinterested in general healthand the use of supplementsto achieve and maintain ahigher quality of life.

Mark and I met threeyears ago while he worked atthe World Health Clubdowntown, in the early stagesof building his on-linesupplement business.Educated at Grant MacEwanCollege in international supplychain management, he alwayshad a passion for building better health forhimself and those around him. What began as ayoung man’s desire to “look good” has growninto a journey toward personal development—both physical and spiritual—that can be readilyseen in the transformation of Buff Muscle Stuffto Live Pure.

With the transition, Mark hopes to further hismission to provide quality service to a broaderaudience, and become the “place where youlearn to improve your life.” At the same time, hedoesn’t want to alienate the hardcore customerswho have helped him to build his business.

The Live Pure logo is sleek and pleasing: Thestylized, sophisticated yin and yang separated bywhat looks like an infinity sign—definitely withwider appeal than the muscled arms that werethe original Buff Muscle logo. The recentlyupdated website—www.livepurehealth.ca—hasmaintained continuity in the visual branding;however, it still has limited content beyond thecatalogue of products of various types, pricesand functions. The site does offer several articleson topics such as choosing a multivitamin, theeffectiveness of diet pills and improving achild’s nutrition program. Visually, the site

features its Live Pure image, but it has a longway to go to be a resource for customers otherthan weightlifters who already know whatproducts they need and how to use them to getthe best results.

One way Live Pure is trying to build an on-line support system for its newer customers isby providing a forum in which people can askquestions regarding the products or how tocreate a personal fitness regimen. In addition,Mark has made it his team’s mission to reply toany e-mail within two days.

Live Pure will become more than an on-linesupplier. In the New Year, Mark is working

toward his first bricks and mortarlocation, which will be a wholenew adventure and learningcurve. He hopes to create a crossbetween a retail store and aholistic health resource centrewhere customers can consultwith a nutritionist, meet with adietician, try an ion foot soak,or participate in a lecture oncaring for an aging parent.

When Mark and I spokerecently, he mentionedwanting to work with moreseniors to help them maintainbetter health. I wondered if abusiness currently based on-line would be the best way to

do this, so I suggested he might havemore success directing his marketing pieces tothe baby boomer children of aging parents toeducate them on the benefits of certainsupplements or health products. The boomergeneration is more likely to spend time on-line,researching various illnesses or health problems,and would likely welcome the idea of the retailoutlet. To capitalize on this market, Live Purecould start focusing on marketing via events,sponsorships, advertising and articles that targetthis audience specifically and begin buildingthat relationship before the store even opens.

I like to ask the business owners I amprofiling about their favourite mistake. Mark’swas truly the indicator of his own personalgrowth: He said, “I wish I’d realized earlier theimportance of listening to others because itwould have helped me become a better person,and a better businessman.”

Erin Rayner is president of ED Marketing andCommunications Inc. You can submit marketingmaterials for review; suggest youngentrepreneurs to be profiled; nominate a TopThree; or ask a business developement question.Contact [email protected]

By Erin RaynerFor Young Entreprenuers

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anta Claus—what a guy!CEO of the world’s biggesttoy company, master of same-day delivery, omniscient

scorekeeper of the naughty and nice…no one trumps Santa. That is, until hecame up against the City of Calgary.

For more than 25 years, the CalgaryDowntown Association has hosted theannual Santa Claus Parade. The eventwas done Calgary style, complete witha pancake breakfast,chuckwagons and horsesgalore, plus the moretraditional floats, marchingbands and vintage cars.Santa in his sleigh was theeagerly anticipated finalé tothe hour long procession.Spectators lining the routebrought food bankdonations, and were treatedto hot chocolate, carollingand skating after the show. Itwas a traditional mid-November kick off to theholiday season.

This year, Santa, like mostCalgarians, was frustrated bydowntown construction and roadclosures. The cranes and equipmentneeded to build Encana’s 59 storeyglass and steel office tower block thetraditional parade route along 6thAvenue. Alternative avenues wereruled out, also mostly due toconstruction, road closures andrestricted access to parkades. Try as hemight, Santa could not find anunobstructed kilometre in thedowntown core.

For a couple of weeks, it looked likethe Grinches had won. The parade

was cancelled; the 60,000 citizenswho look forward to the event,disappointed. But then, with only twoweeks to plan, the organizers came upwith “Season of Wonder”—an openair, afternoon and eveningextravaganza centering on theOlympic Plaza, but involving a scoreof stores and businesses along StephenAvenue. Shopping, carolling, crafts,cookies, dancing, baseball pitching

contests and demonstrations of trickshooting, gun spinning and quickdraws (this is still Calgary, after all).The mid-November block party had itall.

And, while the crowd fell far shortof the traditional parade headcount,those in attendance were treated to alive stage show, fireworks and, ofcourse, the arrival Santa Claus. Thekids in the crowd weren’t complainingabout traffic tie-ups or annoyingdetours. They were there for the bigguy and he didn’t disappoint.

Hope he doesn’t disappoint you,either. Happy holidays!

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Edmontonian Edmontonian IN EXILEBy Janet Edmondson in Calgary

TOP THREE TIPS FOR A HEALTHY HOLIDAY SEASONAs we head into the busy holiday season, Iasked Mark to provide three suggestions on howto stay healthy without sacrificing all thetastiness and temptation of the season.

1. Never go to a party or event on an emptystomach. This is important for two reasons.First, the hungrier you are, the less selective youwill be with your food choices, so chancesincrease that you’ll make poorer choices.Second, by not eating as much during the day,you are slowing down your metabolism andgreatly increasing the chances the additionalcalories you consume during a function willbecome body fat. Before going out, snack onprotein, like chicken or cottage cheese or somehealthy fats such as natural almonds.

2. Get the healthy food out of the way first.We know you are going to eat the stuff that maynot be good for you, but there also will be lean

meats, fruits, assorted vegetables and salads. Agreat trick to teach your body is to eat less of thebad stuff. Go for the fibrous fruits, veggies andprotein first. This ensures your body is gettingproperly fueled while making you more full soyou still get to eat the bad stuff, but you areforced to control the amount of it you eat.

3. Wash your hands often. The holidays arecrazy enough and getting sick is the last thinganyone needs. Transmission of illnesses isgreatly increased the more time you spend inheavily populated areas such as shoppingcentres. If you are sick, don’t go out in publicand spread your illness to others. The best wayto prevent the spread of germs is to keep yourhands free of bacteria and viruses. Be sure towash your hands before and after preparing foodand using the bathroom. And, wear gloves whenyou’re pushing a shopping cart—that handle is ahot bed of germs. √

Live Pure Health and Wellness

Janet with the Guns of the Golden West

Mark Holowaychuck

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december 2007BrightNights Winter UntilFamily Festival Jan 6Ooh and aah at the fantasy festival oflights at BrightNights at Hawrelak Park,Churchill Square and the AlbertaLegislature grounds. Profits fromBrightNights help the Edmonton Chamberof Commerce Endowment Fund forChildren in Need, benefiting the SchoolLunch Program. Food Bank donations arewelcomed at all venues. Drive-throughHawrelak Park: $15 family vehicle; tourbus rates available. All other venues free.Visit www.edmontonchamber.com Contact 426.4620Visit www.ereb.com and follow the links. Contact Lixmila Serrano 453.9350

Derks Black Tie 1& Silent Auction PartyNow in its 27th year, Derks Formals &Menswear presents this gala event to raisemoney for the Edmonton Chamber ofCommerce Endowment Fund for Childrenin Need which benefits the School LunchProgram, and the Edmonton Food Bank.Celebrate the spirit of the season at theWorld Trade Centre. Contact Sereena or Cyndi at 433.4600

Share the Spirit Open House 2Celebrate the holiday season with friends

and supporters of Pilgrims Hospice. Thisafternoon gathering will feature a comp-limentary lunch, wreath and craft sales.Contact Cathrine Yuill 413.9801

Nina’s Dreams 6This 1st annual event is raising funds toassist the family of Nina Courtepatte andother families who don’t have the moneyto pay for memorials for their murderedloved ones. Funds will also be used toprovide support for young aboriginal girlsto allow them to fulfill their dreams inmemory of Nina. Details at www.iaaw.ca.Contact 479.8195 or 1.877.471.2171.

REALTORS® Association 7of Edmonton Christmas LuncheonRealtors and guests are invited to jointogether to raise funds for the EdmontonRealtors Charitable Foundation.Northlands AgriCom. Tickets $50. Enjoy aspecial luncheon and live entertainment.Follow the links at www.ereb.com.Contact Lixmila Serrano 453.9350

High Tea Saturday 8 & 22Enjoy Christmas High Tea at The ArbourRestaurant in historic Rutherford House.You will be delighted with a three coursemenu completed with positively yummyscones and raspberry butter. What aperfect way to spend a winter day withyour friends and family! Reservationsrequired. Contact 422.2697

The Holly Ball 9The Art Gallery of Alberta hosts thischampagne reception and dinner tobenefit the AGA New Vision CapitalCampaign. Held at the Fairmont HotelMacdonald, tickets for this festive seasonevent are $250. Contact 422.6223 to reserve

Snowflake Gala 2007 10Presented by Don and MarinaGhermezian, this is a fundraiser forpriority needs at the Stollery Children'sHospital. Children and parents alike willdon their finest attire to dine, dance anddonate in a winter wonderland at theShaw Conference Centre. Get your ticketsearly for this sell-out event. Visit www.stollerykids.com/snowflakeContact Linda Riley: 431.4612

Tea & Tales: Christmas 11Storyteller Marjorie Russell returns topresent a charming collection ofChristmas tales. Join the Friends ofRutherford House Society for this family-friendly fundraiser at historic RutherfordHouse. Tickets $14, $12 members.Visit www.rutherfordhouse.ca. Contact 422.2697

Christmas Bureau Breakfast 18Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Sobeys andThe Westin sponsor the 26th AnnualChristmas Bureau Breakfast to raise fundsfor festive meals for less fortunate

Edmontonians. The Westin. Tickets $65(tax receipt is issued). Visitwww.christmasbureau.edmonton.ab.ca/e.htm Contact P. Daryl Wilson, Q.C at423.7224 or Jenn Muir 423.7385

Latin New Year's Eve 31The 8th annual extravaganza features liveentertainment, live DJs, and a salsa show.This family event is held at the DeltaEdmonton South Hotel. Tickets attixonthesquare.ca: $80 for dinner, danceand party favours and must be purchasedby December 29. Dance only: $30. Visit www.mbmsound.comContact Bayron 758.4569.

New Year's Eve Dinner and Dance 31Revelers will ring in the New Year at thisdinner and dance with live music by“Sound Flight” at the German CanadianCultural Centre. Sponsored by theGerman Canadian Cultural Association.Tickets: $65 (members) and $75 (guests).Visit www.gcca.ca Contact Sherry at 466.4000

New Year’s at Festival Place 31Cocktails prior to a sumptuous buffetdinner, replete with desserts and coffee.Revel in and dance to the sounds ofEdmonton's most popular new party band,"The Top Ten Show and Revue." Tickets$70 each or $560 per table of eight. Visit www.festivalplace.ab.ca. Contact Gavin Farmer 464.2852

6TH ANNUAL SOCIAL CALENDARine… dance… donate! Edmontonians love to have a great timewhile generously making a difference to others in the CapitalRegion. The social scene just gets bigger and better every yearas millions of dollars are raised to support charity and not-for-

profit societies. Edmontonians proudly provides its readers with the most comprehensive

guide to galas and balls with receptions, silent and live auctions, dinners,entertainment and dancing… charitable events that support health andresearch, education, the arts and social programs. Whether they are black tieand ball gown or high-end casual chic, we are happy to support the efforts ofthousands of volunteers who contribute to the vibrancy of our community.

This year, we have broken the 200 mark—more than quadrupling thenumber of listings we carried in 2002. Our thanks to the diligence ofElizabeth Blomert for her relentless pursuit to update information.

The Edmontonians Annual Social Calendar has become a staple referencefor individual and corporate patrons who plan their participation and supportof causes, as well as organizers who want to avoid conflicting dates for theirfundraising events.

Keep the print version on hand… and make a habit of checkingEdmontonians new and improved on-line calendar for additions andrevisions, or to submit updates or new events using our on-line form.

Enjoy yourselves and keep on giving. √

one are the days when Edmontonians had to travel far and wide to find something glamorous and chic that make a statement. The emergenceof spring and fall Fashion Week showcases has put the focus on local fashionistas who are turning the heads of our most discerning citizens.

The annual social calendar is the perfect time for Edmontonians to feature a sampling of the talents of our seasoned and emerging designers.They offer a range of styles and price ranges that will appeal to everyone.

So go local… step out in style at your favourite fundraiser.

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Fashion with a local flair

STANLEY CARROLLThe design career of Dutch-bornStanley Carroll spans nearly 25years. His style marries Europeanhigh fashion creativity withNorth American sportswearsensibilities. The resulting look isone of simple minimalist shapeswith yet very distinctive featuresand twists which make hisclothes so recognizable to thefashion initiated. It’s little wonderthat Stanley’s clients—both menand women—are known to standout in any setting.

Stanley Carroll Design Studio#201, 8908 – 99 St., Edmontonwww.stanleycarroll.com780. 604.9247

JESSICA HALABIBorn and raised in Edmonton,Jessica Halabi’s childhoodmemories consisted of fine art anddeep rooted interests in fashion. Atthe young age of 21, the MarvelCollege graduate won her veryown showcase in EdmontonFashion Week, giving her the titleBest Emerging Designer of 2007.Although Jessica is fresh to thefashion industry, her talents areevident in her modern, elegantevening wear. Everything iscompletely designed, drafted andsewn by Jessica herself.

Boutique RoRo110-41 Saint Thomas St., St Albert780.690.0053www.jessicahalabi.com

NAZILA SAWHNEYOriginally from Afghanistan,Nazila Sawhney immigrated toCanada in 1985. The politicalscience graduate abandoned hercareer as a financial advisor topursue her true passion. Aftergetting married, Nazila visited Indiaand fell in love with the freedom toimagine. She has partnered with aDelhi fashion designer whooversees the production of herdesigns. Her motto: Nazila Couturewomen do not go unnoticed.

NAZILA COUTUREBoutique81B Liberton Drive, St. Albert780.419.2113www.nazilacouture.com

Showroom9292-34 Ave., Edmonton780.465.2113

JOANNA WALA After a three-year stint in textilesciences at the University ofAlberta, Joanna Wala enrolled infashion design and technology atKwantlen University College inVancouver. She launched herSofiss label in 2003, and her firstcapsule collection was debuted ayear later at Toronto FashionWeek. Joanna hand picks fabricsfrom Italy’s finest mills that caterto the design world elite. Sofiss isfresh and feminine, celebratingindividuality and luxurious fabric.

SOFFISBy appointment [email protected]

MAGGIE WALTMaggie Walt began her love offashion while working at anddesigning for Zoryana, a well-known Edmonton boutique. In2000, Maggie launched her ownlabel. The line is eclectic,romantic but sophisticated, andsimply a pleasure to wear.Complimenting Maggie’sfashions are original designjewellery pieces, shoes, pursesand accessories she has crafted.Her “East meets West” designsare inspired by the deep-rooted,ancient cultures she hasexperienced while travelling.

MAGGIE WALT DESIGN11217 Jasper Ave., Edmonton780.482.1238www.maggiewalt.com

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january 2008New Year’s Day Levee 1Join the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta,the Honourable Norman Kwong, atGovernment House in this traditionalcelebration of the New Year. The annualNew Year’s Day Levee is open to thepublic from 2 to 4 pm for lightrefreshments and tours of GovernmentHouse. Contact 427.7243

Luncheon for Public Health 15Benvenuti to a taste of Italy. Join the U ofA Faculty of Nursing in support of this 3rdannual fundraiser for the Nursing Chair inPublic Health. Learn more about newapproaches to health care as you enjoythis luncheon and silent auction at theDelta Centre Suite Hotel. Tickets $50.Contact Lynn McCaw 492.5617

Art’s Birthday 17FAVA—the Film and Video Arts Society –Alberta—is celebrating 25 years andthrowing an international birthday party forArt—not Art the person but Art the thing!The event will feature pop art and newmedia. Musical guest appearance byShawn Pinchbeck. Visit www.fava.ca fordetails as they become available.Contact FAVA 429.1671

13th Annual Law Show 18 & 19This variety show and charity auction,sponsored by the students of the U of AFaculty of Law, raises funds for theEdmonton Nutrition Snack Program, adivision of the School Lunch Program. TheLaw Show is a recipient of the U of ABoard of Governors' Awards of Distinctionfor its support of community projects.Myer Horowitz Theatre. Tickets $15.Visit www.ualberta.ca/-lawshowContact [email protected]

Fork it Over 25The Rotary Club of Edmonton Mayfieldand the Compassion House Foundationteam up for this dinner in support ofSorrentino's Compassion House. The Delta Edmonton South Hotel. Tickets $60. Visit www.compassionhouse.org andwww.mayfieldrotary.shawbiz.caContact Wendi Danbrook 425.7224

Western Mardi Gras 26Support the Chrysalis CharitableFoundation to raise funds for program andservice enhancements for persons withdisabilities. Buffet dinner, dance, andsilent and live auctions hosted by FredKeating. Northlands Agricom, westerndress. Tickets:$60 or a table of 10 for$600. Contact Rachelle Young 482.0335.Visit www.chrysalis.ab.ca

St. Albert Chamber 26of Commerce GalaThe first annual Chamber Gala will be held

at St. Albert’s Platinum Centre. The eventwill feature the swearing in of 2008president and first vice-president. Tickets$75 for an evening of excellententertainment. Contact Lynda Moffat458.2833

Back to Basics Charity Dinner 27Enjoy a traditional Italian meal in supportof the Autism Society of Edmonton.Sorrentino’s Downtown. Tickets $100(plus GST). Contact 474.6466

february 2008“Working for a Living” 12008 Chamber BallHeld at the Shaw Conference Centrefeaturing Huey Lewis & the News. The2008 Chamber Ball gives thanks tooutgoing Chair Greg Christenson andinaugurates new Chair Patrick Laforge.This year’s recipient of the Northern LightAward of Distinction is Dr. Don Stanley.Tickets $200 plus GST. Visit www.edmontonchamber.com for aticket order form. Contact Keith Persaud 426.4620

Bids for Kids Dinner, 1Auction and DanceRaising funds for the Boys' and Girls' Clubsof Edmonton summer camps is the focusof this event sponsored by the PublicSchool Administrators Association. Held atthe Fantasyland Hotel. Visit www.psaa.caor contact Nancy Petersen 479.0155

Chocolate Affair 2The 8th Annual Chocolate Affair Galawill support enhanced patient care andexciting new research at the GlenroseRehabilitation Hospital. Guests will enjoyan elegant evening filled with deliciousBernard Callebaut chocolate. Black tie.Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Tickets $300. Visit www.glenrosefoundation.comContact Dinah Gray 735.6024

Cops for Cancer 2Banquet & AuctionThe Canadian Cancer Society presents thisevent at the Mayfield Inn & Suites. The goal is to raise funds for research,education and support services for thoseliving with cancer. Ticket $75.Visit www.cancer.caContact Jackie Kulsa 437.8414

U of A Music Formal 8Sponsored by the U of A Music Students’Association, this fun-filled evening ofcocktails, dinner and dancing will be heldat the Faculty Club. Live music providedby "Aura". Tickets $30 for members.Contact Eve Richardson 436.9881

Sturgeon Hospital Foundation 9Friend Raiser Gala16th annual event to benefit patient careprograms and equipment at the SturgeonCommunity Hospital. Enjoy a four- coursegourmet meal with complimentary wine,live and silent auctions followed by adance band. Crowne Plaza-Chateau Lacombe. Black tie optional. Tickets $150.Contact [email protected]

Beaded Journeys 13Hosted by Mayor Stephen Mandel, theevent celebrates the strength and courageof children who battle cancer and theirinspirational spirits. Held at the FairmontHotel Macdonald. Black tie, by invitation.Tickets are $2,500 per table.Visit www.kidswithcancer.caContact Val Figliuzzi 496.2459

11th Annual Valentine’s Dinner 14This black tie event at the Fairmont HotelMacdonald is a fundraiser in support ofAlzheimers care at CapitalCare facilities.Tickets $375.Visit www.capitalcare.net/foundationContact Tim Haak 448.2414

Sweetheart Banquet 14Open your heart at this event in support ofthe Edmonton Dream Centre. A new fund-raising initiative in 2008, details will beavailable at www.edmontondreamcentre.caCall 423.5516

Johann Strauss Ball 16This formal evening celebrates theJohann Strauss Foundation scholarshipsfor Albertans seeking advanced musicstudies in Austria. It is an elegant

evening of pageantry featuring Viennesemusic, dining and dancing. The WestinHotel. Dress is formal: floor length ballgown, black tie or uniform anddecorations. Visit www.johannstrauss.caContact Dale or Brenda Dahl 467.8984

3rd Annual Chocolate Festival 16The evening features a silent auction anda wine tasting with expert WilliamBincoletto. Sponsored by the LearningDisabilities Association of Alberta –Edmonton Chapter and the Academy atKing Edward School to raise awarenessof persons with learning disabilities andtheir support systems. Kinsmen RotaryClub of Edmonton. Tickets: $50.00.Visit [email protected] 466.1011

Laughing for Cancer 17Who’s laughing now? You will be at this8th annual event to raise funds for theCross Cancer Institute. Join Andrew Groseand his gang of Edmonton comedians asyou giggle and guffaw at Yuk Yuks. Liveauction and 10 headline comedy acts.Tickets $75 each, $500 for a table. Visit www.laughingforcancer.comContact 780.481.YUKS for tickets

United Way 2007 20Awards of DistinctionThis special gala recognizes the achieve-ments of our community's 2007 UnitedWay campaign. Individuals, organizationsand corporations are acknowledged fortheir contibutions to the success of theannual campaign.Shaw Conference Centre – Hall D. Tickets $80 each, tables of 10 available.Visit www.myUnitedWay.ca Contact 780.424.6176

27th Annual Canadian 26Business Leader Award DinnerPresented by the Alberta School ofBusiness, this dinner celebrates TonyFranceschini, president and CEO ofStantec Inc, for his business leadership,vision and community spirit. Shaw Conference Centre. Tickets $175.Visit www.bus.ualberta.ca and follow thelink. Contact Susan Robertson 492.2348

Edmonton MotorShow 27Precious Metal GalaSponsored by the Edmonton MotorDealers’ Association, this lively eveningfeatures a themed reception, food,beverages and an open bar withentertainment. Funds raised go towardscholarships for apprenticeship students atNAIT. Northlands Agricom. Tickets $125 or$105 per ticket for a group purchase.Visit www.emda.cars.comContact Bob Vilas 423.2401

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Edmonton Opera Gala 29Leap into one of the hottest events of theEdmonton Arts scene—after all, it’sFebruary 29th. Proceeds go towardbringing world class opera to Edmonton.Fairmont Hotel Macdonald. Tickets$500.Visit www.edmontonopera.comContact 424.4040 Ext. 233

Sorrentino’s Annual TBALingerie LunchesPrevious attendees of this event haveraved about how much fun it is! Held atSorrentino’s Downtown and Sorrentino’sSouth, the lunches raise funds for selectedcharities. Visit www.sorrentinos.com fordetails. Contact Sorrentino’s DT 424.7500or Sorrentino’s South 434.7607

march 2008SS Benefit NAIT Cruise 2008 1To celebrate 20 years of cruises, thisyear’s destination will be extra special. Infact, those who sail on her will have aworldly experience. The gala dinner andauction will raise funds to improve thelives of students and the quality ofeducation at NAIT. By invitation only.Contact June Brooker 471.8408

An Evening with Artists 1Profiles Public Art Gallery, Arts andHeritage Foundation of St. Albert presentsits annual fundraiser art auction to supporteducation programs for all ages. Visit www.artsheritage.ca. Contact 460.4310

Green & White Gala 6for Prostate Cancer ResearchIn celebration of St. Patrick's Day, moneyraised will go to Prostate Cancer ResearchFoundation of Canada. Held at the ShawConference Centre. Black tie optional.Tickets $250; tables of eight $2,000.Visit www.prostatecancer.ca Contact Katherine Hampton1.888.255.0333 ext. 234

Red Carpet Affair 7This gala fundraiser in support of theCanadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)features a noteworthy speaker but it’s stilla secret at the time we go to press. Findout who it is by attending the evening’sfestivities at the Shaw Conference Centreand by visiting www.canparapleqic.org/abContact Marc Quinn 424.6312

Dance on Air Gala Affair 8Alberta Ballet presents its 3rd annual blacktie reception, performance and dancecompetition at the Shaw ConferenceCentre. A tribute will honour His WorshipMayor Stephen Mandel and Mrs. LynnMandel in a celebration of leadership andsupport of the arts. www.albertaballet.comContact Diane Holmes 428.6839 ext. 1

The Epicurean Experience 8—it's not hospital foodHelp support the Lois Hole Hospital forWomen and celebrate InternationalWomen's Day. Make a contribution to thenew hospital by ordering the lunch ordinner special at participating restaurants.The Lois Hole Hospital for Women willprovide leading edge research, educationand clinical care. For a list of participatingrestaurants, visit www.loisholehospital.comContact Tara Beland 735.6931.

The Alzheimer Benefit 14Dinner of NationsJoin the Alzheimer Society of Alberta andNorthwest Territories at The Westin Hotelfor this formal evening to supportAlzheimer research, education andsupport services. Guests will enjoy a five-course meal from countries around theworld. Celebrity waiters will be on “staff’ toearn tips for research. A silent auction andlive entertainment complete the evening.Tickets $125, or $850 for a table of 8.Visit www.alzheimer.ab.caContact Jodie Cuff at 488.2266 ext 224

St. Albert Rotary Club 14Annual Dinner and AuctionThis fundraiser for local and internationalprograms will be held at The PlatinumCentre in St. Albert, and emceed by DannyHooper. Tickets are $100. Visit www.stalbertrotary.comContact Lynda Moffat 984.1966

Global Woman of Vision 1413th Annual LuncheonGlobal Television brings this sell-out eventto The Westin to honour the inspirationalwomen showcased by Lesley MacDonaldeach month. Bursaries are presented toyoung women in post-secondary educationto further their own visions. Keynotespeakers are the Woman of Visionrecipients who share their specialchallenges, triumphs and rewards.Tickets $40 plus GST.Contact Caitlin McElhone 701.5451.

Small and Mighty Celebration 15Avast, me hearties! Join the Kids withCancer Society and the Make-A-WishFoundation at this pirate-themed eventorganized by parents of children withcancer. Funds raised support the manyprograms and services offered to childrenwith cancer and their families. St. Basil'sCultural Centre.Visit www.kidswithcancer.caContact Carol 475.0364 or Amy 433.7341

DanceSport Alberta 15Edmonton FundraiserWatch some of this area’s best amateurdance competitors as DanceSport Albertaraises scholarship funds at Edmonton’sNorthern Lights Classic ballroomcompetition.St. Johns Cultural Centre.Tickets $15 (advance) or $20 (door).Contact Theresa Jenkins 909.4332

Kokopelli Dessert Concert 19& Silent AuctionJoin the Kokopelli Choir Association in theWinspear Centre lobby for deliciousdesserts served with a generous helping ofgreat music. The evening includes a silentauction to raise funds for the choirs withsome of the proceeds going to the AfricanProjects Fund.Visit www.kokopellichoir.com for updates.Contact [email protected] Winspear Centre Box Office, 428.1414

Spring Bling 20Enjoy an evening of fine dining and first-class entertainment at this gala auctionand fundraiser in support of the hundredsof young and emerging professional artists

nurtured by Theatre Network. Spring Blingis chock-full of one-of-a-kind entertainmentand gift packages. The Sutton Place Hotel.Tickets $150. Visit www.theatrenetwork.caContact 453.2440

Art & Entertainment 2008 TBASupport the Black Gold Health Foundationwith this evening of fine art, fine enter-tainment and fine food with a touch ofclass! Held at the Maclab Centre for thePerforming Arts in Leduc. Funds raisedenhance health services in the region.Contact Lorraine Popik 780.980.4536

april 2008La Soirée Gastronomique 6Let Culinary Team Alberta amaze you withthis gala of exquisite cuisine. Funds raisedwill be used to send the team to competein the World Culinary Olympics in Erfurt,Germany. Shaw Conference Centre.Visit www.culinaryteamalberta.ca for moredetail. Contact Bonnie Malouin 428.1045

Mayor's Celebration of the Arts 7This celebration of Edmonton's world-classcreative community is held in conjunctionwith the Professional Arts Coalition ofEdmonton (PACE) which recognizesachievement in the arts at this annualevent. Winspear Centre. Tickets $15 -$200. Visit www.edmonton.ca orwww.pacedmonton.com for details.

Power of Humanity 2008 8Canadian Red Cross Dessert GalaPresented by the Edmonton Coast PlazaHotel, this event focuses on the missionand impact of the Canadian Red Cross inthe local community. Financial support isbeing sought through both individualpledges and sponsorship. Enjoy anevening of live entertainment, door prizes,appetizers and a spectacular dessertbuffet. www.redcross.ca/cnar.Contact Andrea Anderst 780.702.4160

2008 California Wine Fair TBAAdding to your wine cellar? Choosing winewith dinner? Come and talk to the experts:300 wines to sample… incredible edibles.All included in the price of your ticket.Presented by the California Wine Instituteand benefiting the Citadel Theatre. ShawConference Centre. Tickets available at theCitadel Theatre Box Office. Visit www.citadeltheatre.comContact 425.1820

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Growing Dreams 11Enjoy two events in one day. The YouthEmergency Shelter Society's LadiesGrowing Dreams Luncheon will be held atthe Shaw Conference Center duringAdministrative Professionals Week.Celebrate spring with a fashion show byEdmonton City Centre, the always crazymoney tunnel and a silent auction. In the evening, join YESS for a jeans-themed wacky evening at "Steppin' Out"presented by Trailblazer RV. Featuresinclude performances by up-an-comersand a silent/live auction. Contact KellyLaLonde at 468.7186 ext. 236

Gala Rose Ball 11Celebrate the 86th anniversary of LesAmis Dance Club at this formal evening atthe Italian Cultural Centre. Music by TheRomantics. Tickets $105 per couple.Throughout the year, the club hostsseveral other dance events. Visit clubweb.interbaun.com/donk/lesamies.htm for more information. Contact Ralph Westwood and ShirleyKabachia 963.6333.

Top Hat & Tails 11The U of A Dance Club is still strutting itsstuff at 51 years of age. The Top Hat &Tails formal brings back the style of thegreat dancers of yesteryear. Enjoy thefabulous atmosphere as you float acrossthe dance floor at the Shaw ConferenceCentre. Information for tickets is availableat www.uadc.ca. Contact the U of A DanceClub 492.2116

All Eyes on the Boreal TBADinner & AuctionSupport Ducks Unlimited, Canada's leadingwetland conservation company at this galadinner with live and silent auction. Fundssupport the preservation and conservationof wetlands. Held at the Fantasyland Hotel.Visit www.ducks.ca for up-dates. Contact Tracy O’Neilll 444.2354

Kids Kottage Breakfast TBAKids Kottage provides 24-hour care forchildren at risk of abuse, in a safe, warm,loving environment. Help supportEdmonton's only crisis care nursery. Shaw Conference Centre.Visit www.kidskottage.org for up-dates.Contact Pam Miller at 448.2545

Food For All Seasons Gala TBAThis important fundraiser for theEdmonton Food Bank features a deliciousfour-course meal, entertainment, akeynote speech, silent and live auctions.Money raised will be used to purchasefood for thousands of clients every month.The Sutton Place Hotel. Tickets $100 perperson, or table of eight for $700.www.edmontonfoodbank.com Contact425.2133

Community Leaders Breakfast TBAThe Edmonton Dream Centre awakensyou at a breakfast gala. This friends-raisingevent will support the centre’s mission toinspire, motivate, and educate womenwho want to change their lives.Visit www.edmontondreamcentre.ca fordetails. Contact Lerena Greig 423.5516

Walk in My Shoes 18The 13th annual auction and dinner insupport of the Pilgrims Hospice's end-of-lifecare, programs for caregivers andbereavement services will be emceed byDanny Hooper. Held at the Sutton PlaceHotel. Tickets $150.Visit www.pilgrimhospice.caContact 413.9801

Hope Mission Spring Banquet 22The Hope Mission celebrates 80 years ofcommunity support in 2008. This annualfundraiser showcases its programs anddemonstrates appreciation for itssupporters. Sherwood Park AllianceChurch. Special entertainment. Tickets $10. Remember: “Hope starts with a meal”. Visit www.hopemission.comContact Reception 422.2018

Edmonton Fashion Week 24-30Kicking off the week is The Gala City Hall,a semi-formal event to raise funds for theBissell Centre. Edmonton Fashion weeksupports local designers, models andperformers in a unique and entertainingart production. Fashion Week shows willbe held in Churchill Square. Don’t forgetto be creative in your dress – you’re part ofthe show too. Tix on the Square.www.edmontonfashionweek.com

Sorrentino's Garlic Stomp 25Each year a different organization isselected as the beneficiary of this annualdinner. Shaw Conference Centre.Ticket price includes dinner, dance andlive entertainment. Visit www.sorrentinos.comContact Stella Rago 474.6466

Night of Artists 25-27Art and Music Festival This three day national event features thedisplay, sale and auction of amazingartwork; live music by established and up-and-coming musicians; poetry readings,dancing and body art. Funds raisedsupport the “Rocker Girl Camp”. TransAltaArts Barns.Visit www.nightofartists.com for up-dates.Contact Tix on the Square 420.1757

Spring Fantasy 26Fashion Show & LuncheonRaising funds to support the HOPE KIDSTM youth programs and the hope-focusedcounseling program are the goals of thisevent. Fantasyland Hotel. Tickets $50. Visitwww.ualberta.ca/hope Contact 492.1222

Avenue of Hope Gala 26& Playhouse Parade RaffleBring hope to families of the inner cityand to women and children fleeingdomestic violence by supporting thisannual, semi-formal evening of good will,good food, and good fun. Enjoy thesilent and live auctions, entertainment,and moving presentations. ItalianCultural Centre. Proceeds to C.A.P. HeadStart and Lurana Shelter.Visit www.atonementhome.com forinformation about the Playhouse ParadeRaffle. Contact 422-7263.

Mad Hatter's Gala 26The 23rd annual Mad Hatter's Gala insupport of scholarships and bursaries forGrant MacEwan College students. Wearyour finest evening attire and top it off witha mad hat. Shaw Conference Centre - HallD. Tickets: $300. Visit www.macewan.ca/madhattersContact Wendy 497.5542

may 2008Esquao Awards 2008 – 1Angels Among UsThe Institute for the Advancement ofAboriginal Women brings the 13th AnnualEsquao Awards to the Shaw ConferenceCentre. The awards honour and recognizeAboriginal women for their accomplish-ments in many different areas of life.Tickets $150. Visit www.iaaw.ca ContactMarggo Pariseau 479.8195 or 471.2167

Annual Champions 1for Children Dinner & AuctionSponsored by the Rotary Club ofEdmonton Northeast, this evening featuresa tribute to local "champions" who havemade significant contributions to thebetterment of children's lives.Sawmill Banquet Centre Tickets $125 ortable of eight for $800. Contact 460.8798.

Volunteer Citizen of the Year/ 3Leaders of TomorrowThe St. Albert Community Information andVolunteer Centre hosts this gala torecognize an individual, couple or groupwhose exceptional volunteerism hasenhanced the community. Held duringNational Volunteer Week, April 27 – May 3.Tickets approximately $20/person.Visit www.st-albert.info for up-dates. Contact Vivian Leland 459.6666

Yellow Ribbon Gala 3Dinner & Silent AuctionThe Officers Mess is the venue for thisprestigious event in support of theEdmonton Garrison Military FamilyResource Centre. It features a seven-course dinner and special guest speaker.Funds raised support the programs andservices of the military community.Visit www.mfrcedmonton.com Contact Moira Smith 973.4011 ext 6330

Books2Eat Gala 3Support the Edmonton Public Library in anevening of culinary and literary delights.Money raised will ensure the EdmontonPublic Library continues to provide vitalprograms and services to the people ofEdmonton. Tickets $100. Contact Adam Zawadiuk 496.7060

ABFI Annual Signature Event 7The Alberta Business Family Institute inthe School of Business at the University ofAlberta will feature the Right HonourablePaul Martin and family of the CanadaSteamship Lines on a journey through theMartins’ rich history and a look to futuregenerations of the family and thebusiness. Gala reception and dinner.Tickets: $195 or $1500 per table of eight.Visit www.abfi.ca Contact ABFI at 492.0234.

Sports Wall of Fame Dinner 8This 25th annual dinner recognizes thecontributions and talents of athletes,coaches and builders of sport. It is one ofthe most important ways in which theGreen and Gold Athletics Society raisesfunds for scholarships to support highpotential athletes.Shaw Conference Centre. Visit www.uofasportswalloffame.comContact Jocelyne Lambert 492.3893

CNIB Visions Luncheon 8Enjoy this mid-day business gala which willfeature comedian Gord Paynter. This eventraises funds to support programs andservices that help people with vision losslive, work, study and enjoy the things thatmatter most. Held at The Westin. Tickets$100 each, or table of 10 for $900,including applicable tax receipt.Visit www.cnib.ca/divisions/albertaContact Harold Grace at 488.4871.

Art on the Block 8Reserve your tickets now for the 10thannual Art Gallery of Alberta's highlyanticipated silent art auction. Proceedsbenefit the Gallery's exhibitions andeducational programs. Tickets $100.Visit www.artgalleryalberta.comCall 422.6223

CASA for Kids Spring Celebration 9CASA and the CASA Foundation areholding their 7th annual fundraiser at theSutton Place Hotel. This fun-filled event, insupport of children’s mental health, willinclude cocktails, dinner, unique doorprizes, raffles and a live and silent auction.Special youth-focused entertainment. Contact Giselle Gaboury at 415.0496

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Rt. Hon. Sir Winston S. Churchill TBASociety Annual Memorial BanquetThe 44th annual memorial banquet willfeature Admiral Sir Michael Cecil Boyce,Baron Boyce, GCB, OBE, DL. Member ofthe British House of Lords, former FirstSea Lord of the Royal Navy and Chief ofDefence Staff. Awards will be presented forhigh school debate and speechcompetitions; cash awards to U of Astudents for history research, and thenaming of this year's Churchill CollegeScholarship recipient. Crown Plaza-ChateauLacombe. Tickets: $125 ($50 tax receipt);and $75 students (no tax receipt).Contact Chuck Marshall 467.7682 or e-mail [email protected]

Mothers' Day Luncheon 10The 10th annual Mother’s Day Luncheonwill be held at the Fairmont HotelMacdonald. This event raises awareness ofbreast cancer and the role that theCanadian Breast Cancer Foundation –Prairies/NWT Region plays in creating afuture without breast cancer. Get yourtickets early: this event sells out.Visit www.cbcf.org/prairiesnwtContact 452.1166

Rotary Club of Edmonton 10Dinner AuctionThe Rotary Club of Edmonton sponsors its22nd annual themed evening. Fundsraised will help build a centre fornewcomers to the city. It will helpimmigrants and refugees adapt to ourcommunity and become contributingcitizens. The Westin. Tickets $150 (taxreceipt issued). Visit www.edrotary.comContact Ron Coulombe 423.9602

Consular Ball 10The 28th Annual Edmonton Consular Ballis an elegant evening of gourmet food,dancing, spirits and wine. This black tieevent is sponsored by the EdmontonConsular Corps, with proceeds supportingscholarships for the University of Alberta'sinternational studies. Crowne Plaza-Chateau Lacombe. Tickets $195.Contact Connie Barnett-Brown at415.5144 or Doodie Cahill, HonoraryConsul of Ireland, 458.0810

Junior Achievement 14Alberta Business Hall of Fame2008 celebrates the 28th anniversary ofthe Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Thisevent honours business and communityleaders and is hosted by Junior Achieve-ment of Northern Alberta & NWT. ShawConference Centre.Visit www.janorthalberta.org for details.Contact Jay Ball at 428.1421 ext 221

The RISE Awards 15The Recognizing Immigrant Success andExcellence dinner and silent auction aresponsored by the Edmonton MennoniteCentre for Newcomers. The eventcelebrates successful immigrants andthose who support their efforts. It alsoraises funds to support work withimmigrants to Edmonton and area. TheMaclab Theatre at the Citadel. Tickets $25- $75. For information or to nominate anaward recipient, visit www.emcn.ab.ca.Contact Jim Gurnett 423.9675

june 2008Bringing Home the Dream 1Raising funds for different cancer researchand support groups is the focus of thisevent. This year the Alberta Cancer

Foundation is the recipient. The goal for2008 is to raise $150,000. Held in thein-field of the Edmonton NorthlandsHorse Show. Details are still beingfinalized but will be available once thewebsite is completed.Contact Kate Watt 780.231.9288

Homeless for a Night TBAThe Youth Emergency Shelter Societyinvites supporters to register and share thisexperience Telus Field. For one night inearly June you will have the opportunity toenjoy an evening of enlightenment aboutyouth homelessness, take in some greatentertainment or just sit by the fire. In asmall way, everyone will experience whatlife is like when you don't have a warm,comfortable home to go to. For moreinformation, to register as an individual oras a team or make a pledge to YESS, visitwww.yess.org.Contact Deanna Dament 468.7070

2008 Emerald Awards 3The 17th annual Emerald Awardsrecognize and celebrate people andinitiatives which have demonstratedenvironmental excellence. Citadel ShocterTheatre. Tickets include a reception afterthe awards ceremony. Visit www.emeraldfoundation.ca for moreinformation. Contact 413.9629 [email protected]

Dreamspeakers International 3-7Aboriginal Film & Television FestivalThis annual five day event is presented bythe Dreamspeakers Festival Society whicheducates and markets Aboriginal culture,art and heritage. Tickets $20 for theopening night reception with limited seatsavailable; $125 for the Awards gala.Tickets to the wrap-up party are invitationonly. Visit www.dreamspeakers.org forupdates and submissions of filminformation. Contact Stella Martin or HelenCalahasen 378.9609

Earth Angels Unite- 13For the Love of Children GalaThe Kids Kottage Foundation hosts this 8thannual black tie gala ball to promote thehealth and well-being of children and toprevent child abuseFairmont Hotel Macdonald. Tickets $300.Visit www.kidskottage.orgContact Pam Miller at 448.2545

Flamenco! 14You will be transported to sultry España asyou experience the soul and passion offlamenco dance. Part of the proceeds fromticket sales will be donated to Make a StarFoundation, a program to help at-riskyouth achieve their dreams. Tickets $25 inadvance, $30 at the door. Contact FlaviaRobles [email protected] or call916.1665.

St. Albert Mayor's Breakfast TBAThe St. Albert Youth Community Centre isthe focus for this 4th annual fundraiser. St.Albert Inn. Visit www.saycc.ca for updates.Contact 418.0678

YWCA Women of Distinction 19Awards GalaThis YWCA Edmonton fundraiser supportsand celebrates women who make adifference in our community. The YW is acharitable humanitarian associationshaping a world of equality, opportunityand choice for women.Northlands Agricom. Tickets $80. Visit www.ywcaofedmonton.orgContact 423.9922

Council for Visual Arts Gala 20This annual gala evening of buffet dinner,dancing, silent and live auctions supportsThe Places, Art & Design in Public PlacesProgram which facilitates the acquisitionand display of art in Edmonton. Alsofeatures the awarding of scholarships to artand design students. Sponsored bySyncrude, The Edmonton BusinessCouncil for Visual Arts, The WorksInternational Visual Arts Society, and DDBCanada. Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.Tickets $150. Contact Linda Wedman at426.2122 ext 222

14th Annual House 21-22& Garden TourCelebrate Alberta Ballet's 41st year bytouring spectacular homes and gardens insupport of its programs. Tickets go on salespring 2008. Visit www.albertaballet.comContact Ticketmaster at 451.8000.

july/august 2008Fun, food, festivals and fashion. Edmontonblazes during the hot summer monthswith a different kind of event scene. Enjoythe many activities and festivals through-out the city: The Works International, aTaste of Edmonton, Capital Ex, Dream-Speakers; Street Performers; FolkFest;Canada Day, the Grand Prix, and theFringe. So toss the tie or trade the pumpsfor sneakers and sandals—it's a casualkick back atmosphere with lots of outdoorsporting events and charity golftournaments too.

Rexall Grand Prix July 18of Edmonton GalaVroom Vroom... Here is your opportunityto mingle with some of the Champ CarWorld Series drivers who will be tearing upthe track at the Rexall Grand Prix ofEdmonton Races this July. Enjoy a one-of-a-kind formal gala, and help raise funds insupport of a local charity.Visit www.grandprixedmonton.com

september 2008Note: 10-digit dialing for local callscomes into affect this month.

Taste of History 2008 5- Jesses’ Back!Experience a celebration of the wild westin an historically accurate setting. You’llenjoy an unparalleled harvest feast, andlive and silent auctions before you kick upyour heels—western style. Funds raisedwill be used to continue to build FortEdmonton Park. Tickets are $125.www.fortedmontonfoundation.org. Contact Naida Geisler at 780.496.6977 [email protected]

Duncan & Craig Laurel Awards 8The 14th annual Laurel Awards recognizecreativity and innovation in not-for-profitorganizations. Held at The Westin.Tickets are available by invitation only. For information and nomination forms,follow the link at www.dcllp.com.Contact Sol Rolingher 780.441.4310

Denim Ducks Dinner TBASponsored by Ducks Unlimited Canada,this gala dinner at the Crowne PlazaChateau Lacombe will feature live andsilent auctions to in support preservationand conservation of wetlands.Visit www.ducks.ca for updates.Contact Tracy O’Neill 780.444.2354

Grandparents Award 13of Distinction Gala Banquet and Silent AuctionThe Bernadette N. Swan Social CareFoundation celebrates the contributionsof grandparents to family and society. Itrecognizes individuals nominated for theAward of Distinction by their grand-children. Funds support programs forseniors.Contact Bernadette 780.994.0669.

Award of Courage TBAGlenrose Rehabilitation HospitalFoundation/Capital Health presents thisevent to recognize and reward the courageof Glenrose patients who have overcomegreat challenges in their determination torebuild their lives. The evening alsorecognizes those remarkable donors whosupport the Foundation.www.glenrosefoundation.comContact Dinah Gray 780.735.6024

Que Calor! TBAA Celebration of DanceHave you ever wanted to learn to Salsadance? This fundraiser features a freebeginner Salsa class, dancing perfor-mances and a live Latin band. Moneyraised supports travel and costumes forthe Rueda de Casino Performers…That’shot! www.Salsaddiction.com

Champagne in the Showroom TBASupport the Alberta Committee of Citizenswith Disabilities to raise funds for province-wide programs that promote the fullparticipation in society for Albertans withdisabilities. The evening will feature anoutstanding men’s and ladies fashion


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Sizzling Twenty Under 30! 18Edmontonians and Lexus of Edmontonhost this hot soirée at the dealership.Invited guests celebrate and toast 20 veryspecial young people who have demon-strated a true entrepreneurial spirit and arefeatured in the September issue of themagazine. Nominations for the awards areavailable at our websitewww.edmontonians.com and close on May31. This is one Edmonton’s “IT” parties!Contact [email protected].

FEASTival of Fine Chefs 17The 20th annual ultimate experience inmulti-course gourmet dining where teamsfrom 25 establishments prepare productssupplied by members of the Alberta FoodProcessors Association. The eventshowcases the talents of apprentice chefsand Alberta foods and beverages to helpraise funds for the Stan BallardApprenticeship Fund. Silent and randomauctions. Shaw Conference Centre. Ticketsgo on sale in the spring of 2008: Visitwww.afpa.com Contact 780.444.2272 or 403.201.3657ext. 21 or email [email protected]

6th Annual Dr. Helen Hays 19Sunflower LuncheonEach year a prominent speaker delivers akeynote address at this luncheon for thePilgrims Hospice Society. Proceeds supportEdmonton's only freestanding hospice.Tickets $90 .Visit www.pilgrimshospice.ca Contact Cathrine Yuill at 780.413.9801

Edmonton Meals on Wheels 19Celebrity Box SocialCanadian Western Bank and EdmontonMeals on Wheels present this 7th annualevent. Enjoy a decadent chocolate dessertbuffet while bidding on high profileEdmontonians in live and silent auctions.This fun event is also supported by localrestaurants who donate gift certificates formeals to the winning bidders and theircelebrity guests. Tickets: $50 in advance.For more information, visitwww.mealsonwheelsedmonton.org.Contact Jim Draginda at 780.429-2020.

Edmonton Fashion Week 22-28See and be seen at Edmonton’s fallFashion Week. Enjoy imaginative designsby local artists and a Gala at City Hall insupport of the Bissell Centre. Let your own

creativity show in your dress - anythinggoes. Tix on the Square.www.edmontonfashionweek.com

Edmonton Eskimo TBAWomen’s DinnerA fun fund-raiser, the 2nd annual EEWomen’s Dinner will be held at the Greenand Gold Club at Commonwealth Stadium.The aim of the event is to increasewomen’s interest in football and raisefunds for a charitable cause.Visit www.esks.com for details.Contact [email protected]

Edmonton International 26Film Festival - Opening Night GalaThe EIFF kicks off its nine-day feast offeature films, shorts and documentariesfrom around the world with a moviepremiere. Join the after-screening partywith visiting filmmakers and actors. Held at the Garneau Theatre. Tickets $20. Visit www.edmontonfilmfest.comContact Kerrie Long 780.423.0844

GE Empty Bowls for WIN House 29The Edmonton Women's Shelter exists tofurther non-violent relationships andenvironments for women with and withoutchildren. The 4th annual Empty Bowls isan important fundraiser to advance thiscause. Held at The Sutton Place Hotel.Tickets $25, or $240 for a Full Housetable of 10. Visit www.winhouse.orgContact Jen Harrington 780.471.6709 ext 226

october 2008Canadian Liver TBAFoundation’s MasqueSlip on a mask and become a person ofmystery at this semi-formal event. Fundsraised go toward the Canadian LiverFoundation – Northern Alberta chapter’sprograms and services and to support liverresearch projects. www.liver.ca. Contact Carmen Boyko 780.444.1547

Minerva Dinner TBAThe Minerva Foundation’s mission is toassist the personal growth of individualsand families by providing financialassistance to Edmonton-based charitableorganizations. The evening features anentertaining and inspiring keynote speaker.Guests also hear success stories from pastrecipients who describe how support fromMinerva has changed their lives andenriched the community. Visit www.minervafoundation.ca

Annual Gandhi Banquet 2The Mahatma Gandhi CanadianFoundation for World Peace hosts thisannual event to celebrate the birth ofMahatma Gandhi and to seek an under-standing of peace and nonviolence. Theevening features a thought-provokingaddress by a special guest speaker. DeltaEdmonton South. Ticket price includes adelicious, traditional vegetarian meal.Visit www.gandhi.ca.Contact Krishan Joshee 780.434.5489

Edmonton Eskimo TBAFootball Club's 45th Annual DinnerA celebration of the Edmonton Eskimosand their contributions to the community.Individual tickets or tables of 10 areavailable. With the purchase of a table of10, you may request a player as your 10thguest. Proceeds go toward the Eskimo’s“Champions in the Community” programs.Visit www.esks.com for updates.Contact Cathy Fiss 780.448.1525

A Celebration of Hope TBAEvent raises funds for orthopaedic surgeryand the annual medical mission toEcuador by Canadian medical personnel.Operation Esperanza Medical Mission

performs orthopaedic surgery on adultsand children which would not be availableto them otherwise. Coast Edmonton PlazaHotel. Tickets $75.Contact Thomas Greidanus 780.484.8051or Bruce Kemp 780.437.8130

Rainbow Gala 9The 10th annual Rainbow Gala, fashionshow and auction raises funds to grantwishes to Alberta children with life-threatening or chronic illnesses. Presentedby the Rainbow Society and the UnitedNurses of Alberta. Fantasyland Hotel.Tickets $60, or $540 for a table of 10.Visit www.rainbowsociety.ab.caContact Alba Zamora at 780.469.3306

Lobster Lovers Feast TBACanadian Western Bank and Boys & GirlsClubs of Edmonton present the 10thAnnual Lobster Lovers Feast. Join manyprominent business and communitymembers for a succulent lobster dinner toraise funds to provide opportunities forneedy kids. Live entertainment, live andsilent auctions, raffles and draws.Visit www.boysandgirls.ab.ca.Contact Mike Campbell at 780.917.6662

SAGE Awards 12Seniors Association of Greater Edmonton(SAGE) holds this semi-formal event tohonour the seniors in our community whowork tirelessly to make the city awonderful place to live. The Sutton PlaceHotel. Tickets $100. Visit www.mysage.ca.Contact Jane Noonan780.423.5510 ext 334

Voices for Hospice TBASupport the Pilgrims Hospice Society at theWinspear Centre for Music. Details for thisbenefit concert and art auction will beavailable at www.pilgrimshospice.ca.Contact 780.413.9801

Nina's Cake Walk 14Best described as a ‘fashion show forbaked goods’—local celebrities, chefs,sponsors and artists team up to create 12fabulous cakes and then battle it out onthe runway for first place honours. TheNina Haggerty Centre for the Arts supportsa collective of artists with developmentaldisabilities and the on-site Stollery publicgallery, as well as free and low costcommunity art programming. The SuttonPlace Hotel. Tickets $75. Call Tix-on-the-Square at 780.420.1757 or online atwww.tixonthesquare.ca.Visit www.ninahaggertyart.ca

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Fashion with Compassion TBAEdmonton's premier fashion show insupport of Sorrentino's Compassion Households two fundraising events at the ShawConference Centre on this day. Tickets:luncheon, $85: gala dinner, $200.Visit www.compassionhouse.orgContact 780.425.7224 ext 234

Mental Health Break TBAGala DinnerJoin the Mental Health Foundation in itseffort to raise funds for programs andresearch. Black tie. The Westin Hotel.Tickets $150. Contact Tim Haak 780.448.2414.

Edmonton Fire Fighters TBALadies Night OutFunds raised at this event for MuscularDystrophy Canada go to providingequipment and support services forpeople with neuromuscular disorders.Tickets include a dinner, dance andbachelor auction. Each lady receivesgifts and merchandise.Visit www.muscle.ca Contact Jo-annBurton 780.489.6322 ext 25

Scarecrow Festival 17-19Exciting changes are in the works for the2008 Scarecrow Festival but we’re nottelling you here. The focus still remainsraising funds for the ABC Head StartProgram which works with low-incomefamilies and pre-school children toachieve success in learning and life.Northlands AgriCom. Visit www.scarecrowfestival.orgContact Bernice Gordeyko 780.455.4983

Gold Medal Plates TBACelebrate Canadian excellence incuisine, wine, and athletic endeavor atthis culinary competition and fundraiserfor Olympic athletes, Paralympic athletesand aspiring Olympians. Included in theevening’s festivities is a fine wine silentauction and a live auction where you canbid on special getaways with yourfavourite Olympic athletes and chefs.Shaw Conference Centre. Visit www.goldmedalplates.comContact Caitlin McElhone 780.448.5957.

Salvation Army 18Harvest Brunch & AuctionThis 15th annual event supportsprograms offered by The Salvation Armyin and around the Edmonton area at thisautumn brunch and auction event.Delta Edmonton South.Tickets $50 per person, $400 per table. Visit www.salvationarmy.ca/prairiesContact 780.423.2111

Concordia's 8th Annual 18Grande Masque GalaExperience an evening of elegance andfine dining in support of ConcordiaUniversity College of Alberta. This is one ofEdmonton’s must-attend black tie events.Fairmont Hotel Macdonald.Visit www.concordia.ab.ca/alumniContact Katherine Hutton 780.479.9232

Dancing for the Kids TBAVote for local celebrities, with no priordance experience, as they are teamed withprofessional dance instructors. TheSunrise Rotary Club sponsors this 4thannual outstanding night of fun andexcitement to raise funds for the Kids withCancer Society and Rotary Club activitiesTickets: $100. $150, and $200.Visit www.dancingforthekids.com for up-dates. Contact Val Figliuzzi 780.496.2459

CAFE Gala TBAThis gala dinner brings families in businesstogether to connect with peers andresources. Sponsored by the CanadianAssociation of Family Enterprise, this is anopportunity to introduce families to CAFEand to share their successes andchallenges.Visit www.cafecanada.ca/edmonton for updates. Contact AnitaLehmann at 780.484.4484

Edmonton Oilers Luncheon TBAJoin the Edmonton Chamber ofCommerce in support of communitydevelopment at this annual luncheon.Held at Edmonton Northlands. Tickets $65or $750 for table of nine with an Oilerguest. Visit www.edmontonchamber.comfor details. Contact Edmonton Chamber ofCommerce Ticket Sales 780.426.4620

Rodeo Round-Up Dinner TBAThis annual gala dinner with live and silentauction is sponsored by Ducks UnlimitedCanada to support the preservation andconservation of wetlands.Visit www.ducks.ca for up-dates.Contact Tracy O’Neill 780.444.2354

Rocky Mountain Wine 23-25& Food FestivalEducate and tempt your palate withwonderful food and wine at this three-dayevent. Shaw Conference Centre. A portionof ticket sales will go towards creatingscholarships for culinary students at NAIT. Visit www.rockymountainwine.com fordetails. Contact 1.866.228.3555

interFEAR Arts Festival 23-26Sending a chill through the air, theinterFEAR Arts Festival descends uponEdmonton, offering theatrical, musical andvisual experiences for the Halloweenseason. Ticket prices vary depending onthe production. Visit www.interfear.ca or e-mail [email protected]

ASTech Awards Gala 24The ASTech Awards Gala is held inEdmonton every other year. It recognizesAlberta's most important and influentialleaders, innovators and contributors in thescience and technology community.Gourmet dinner and awards ceremony.Sponsored by the ASTech Foundation atthe Shaw Conference Centre.Visit www.astech.ab.ca. Contact Bev Jones1.403.220.9130; [email protected]

A Night to Remember 25ADF Gala and AuctionSponsored by the Alberta DiabetesFoundation, proceeds from this 11thannual event are directed toward world

class research at the Alberta DiabetesInstitute at the University of Alberta. TheWestin. Tickets $275 or $2,500 for a tableof 10. Visit www.afdr.ab.ca Contact Darlene Kowalchuk 780.492.2622

Laugh for Life Gala TBAThey say laughter is the best medicine andyou will get a huge dose of it at this wackyevening in support of The Mustard Seed.Visit www.LaughforLife.ca for updates.Contact Craig Hutscal at 780.463.1189.

Rotary Club of Edmonton TBASouth & St. Joseph's AuxiliaryHospital Dinner and AuctionRaising funds for the humanitarian work ofRotary and St. Joseph's Auxiliary Hospitalis the reason to support this gala. Crowne Plaza-Chateau Lacombe. Visit www.stjosephs.ab.ca in mid-2008for updates Contact Maggi Hegan at 780.430.3443

Black Tie Bingo 29Under the "B" it's black tie time. Formalrodeo wear is the standard for this dinner,bingo and silent auction to support injuredcowboys and their families. The event issponsored by the Cowboys BenevolentFoundation. The Westin. Ticket prices TBA.Contact Northlands 780.471.7210

18th Annual Chili Cook Off 31Ready, Set, Cook. Enjoy tasty creationsfrom downtown’s best restaurants, hotels,and businesses as they compete for thecoveted title of “Ultimate Chili”. Booths arejudged on presentation, creativity, tasteand spirit by a panel of celebrity judgeswhile media personalities join the fun tohelp promote each team’s booth. Allproceeds go to the Downtown BusinessAssociation’s charity of the year. Toregister a team in the competition, contact780.424.4085 or visitwww.edmontondowntown.com.

Dreamfest 2008 TBAHow would you like to be a soldier for aday or stage manage a performance at alocal theatre? Fulfill your dreams at thisfundraising auction. Support the CharlesGale Centre in St. Albert in providingcommunity programs and services.Tickets approximately $35, or $250 for atable. Visit www.st-albert.infoContact Vivian Leland 780.459.6666

River City Roundup 31- Nov 9FestivalGo Cowboy. Party it up in Edmonton. Incelebration of Canadian Finals Rodeo,Farmfair International and Alberta'sunique pioneer heritage. River CityRoundup festival offers excitingwestern-style events throughout the city.Visit www.rivercityroundup.com or details.

FAVA’s 25th Anniversary TBAClosing CeremoniesThis special black tie event brings to aclose the silver anniversary of the Filmand Video Arts Society – Alberta. Theevening will feature work produced byFAVA members.Visit www.fava.ca for details.Contact 780.429.1671.

november 2008St. Joseph’s College Gala 1Join the supporters of St. Joseph'sCollege, the Catholic College at theUniversity of Alberta, for this black tiefundraiser. Visit www.stjosephscollege.caContact Kim Harder 780.492.7681ext 230

Northern Lights Classic 1Ballroom Dance CompetitionAttracting top Western Canadian dancersto Edmonton, the 5th annual NorthernLights Classic Ballroom Dance competitionwill be held at the Polish Hall. Tickets are$25 - $50. This event will undoubtedlyraise the profile of Edmonton’s ballroomdance.Contact Theresa Jenkins 780.909.4332

EmployAbilities Jeans & Beans TBADinner, Dance, Live and Silent AuctionCome dressed in your favourite jeans forthis 11th annual howdy-pardner, foot-stomping event in support of diversity inthe workforce for individuals withdisabilities. Delta Edmonton South. Visit www.employabilities.ab.ca/fundraisingfor pictures and updates.Contact Irene Beaton at 780.423.4106

Spotlight on Research TBAStart the day off at this educationalbreakfast event. The GlenroseRehabilitation Hospital Foundation/Capital Health offers an opportunity tolearn how research at the Glenroseoffers hope for an improved quality oflife for those with disabilities and chronicconditions. Shaw Conference Centre.Visit www.glenrosefoundation.com fordetails. Contact 780.735.7912

Edmonton Ladies Dinner TBAThis is the 24th annual fund raising dinnerand auction, sponsored by DucksUnlimited Canada in support of wetlandspreservation and conservation. Visitwww.ducks.ca for updates, and similarevents in Stony Plain, Sherwood Park, FortSaskatchewan, Beaumont, St. Albert,Spruce Grove, Leduc, Devon andArdrossan. Contact Tracy O’Neill780.444.2354

Denim & Diamonds TBAJoin the Juvenile Diabetes ResearchFoundation as it hosts its 17th annualDenim & Diamonds evening to raise fundsto find a cure for diabetes and itscomplications through the support ofresearch. A dazzling event with big nameentertainment. Visit www.jdrf.ca forupdates. Contact [email protected]

8th Annual Comedy Show, TBAAuction & DinnerEnjoy a giggle, laugh or outright guffawduring this evening of fun, food andfundraising for the St. Albert YouthCommunity Centre. The St. AlbertKinsmen Club is the major sponsor. Getyour tickets early, this show sells out!Visit www.saycc.ca for updates. Contact 780.418.0678




Schizophrenia Research Gala TBAThis gala dinner, sponsored by theSchizophrenia Society Edmonton & Areaand the Bebensee Schizophrenia ResearchUnit, raises funds for research at theUniversity of Alberta into the mysteries ofschizophrenia and mental illnesses.Visit www.ssa-edmonton.com for updates.Contact Colin Simpson 780.452.4661

Going Once, Going Twice: TBASilent and Live Art AuctionHarcourt House Art Centre presents its 7thannual live and silent art auctions to helpfund its cultural programs. This annualfundraiser is made possible through thegenerous support of artists, businesses,collectors, galleries and patrons of the artswho believe visual culture is vital to avibrant city. Guests are invited to bid onartworks by some of Alberta's bestcontemporary and historical artists.Visit www.harcourthouse.ab.ca.Contact Vince Gasparri 780.426.4180.

Going Once, Going Twice: TBASilent and Live Art AuctionCelebrating its 11th anniversary, TheVisual Arts Alberta Association and itsPublic Art Gallery host this event to raisefunds to support the public art gallery,professional development programs forartists, and fine art scholarships for ruralstudents. Tickets: $20 to $30. Visitwww.visualartsalberta.com for updates.Contact the Executive Director780.421.1731 or toll free 1.866.421.1731

The SnowBall TBAMargo Schulte McKinnon is throwing aSnowBall, but you don't have to duck.This glamorous cocktail party raises fundsfor the Cross Cancer Institute. Tickets $30.Visit www.thesnowball.ca for updates.

Poor Boy's Lunch TBAIn 1994, CTV Edmonton established itsown registered charity, the GoodNeighbour Fund to assist people inEdmonton and Northern Alberta who havefallen on hard times.Visit www.goodneighbourfund.ca fordetails as they become available.Contact 780.486.9215

National Philanthropy Day 13Awards and LuncheonJoin the Association of Fund RaisingProfessionals Edmonton and Area Chapterto celebrate and acknowledge thephilanthropic achievements of ourcommunity. Tickets: $65. Nominations atwww.afpedmonton.ca. Contact Karen Sydlowski 780.960.4188or [email protected]

Wine Tasting Gala 15Kidney Foundation of Canada-NorthernAlberta & the Territories Branch presentsan evening at Lexus of Edmonton. Moneyraised will be used to fund research;provide education and support, andpromote access to high quality healthcare.Visit www.kidney.ab.caContact Kathleen Badry 780.451.6900

The Black and White 15This black tie fundraiser is in support of

Sherwood Park's Festival Place. It providescontinued backing for children and adultprogramming, as well as the stageproductions. Dinner, silent and liveauctions and a top band for dancing.Tickets $125. Visit www.festivalplace.ab.caContact Gavin Farmer 780.464.2852

Expand the Vision TBADinner and AuctionRestoring dignity, discovering destiny andrealizing dreams are the goals of theEdmonton Dream Centre. This fundraiseris a semi-formal event with specialentertainment to raise awareness andmoney to support program expansion.www.edmontondreamcentre.caContact Lerena Greig 780.423.5516

Winter Waltz TBACocktails, a three-course meal and dancinguntil the early hours—what a fabulous wayto spend an evening. The U of A DanceClub brings elegance in movement to theShaw Conference Centre. Tickets arereasonably priced and are available fromthe U of A Dance Club 780.492.2116

NorQuest College Foundation’s TBA6th Annual Friendraising BreakfastGuests are invited to this breakfast eventto hear NorQuest’s unique story andsupport student programs and enhance-ments to learning.Visit www.norquest.cafor more information about this growingdowntown Edmonton college.Contact Kristin Tustian 780.644.5922

Csardas Ball TBAThe 41st annual Csardas Ball is a blacktie/evening gown event to supportscholarships for the study of advancedmusic at the Kodaly Pedagogical Instituteof Music in Kecskemet, Hungary.Sponsored by the Hungarian Society.Crowne Plaza-Chateau Lacombe.Tickets $150.Contact Alex and Anna Szenthe at780.464.4252.

4th Annual Crime Stoppers 21Multi-Cultural GalaJoin Crime Stoppers Association ofEdmonton & Northern Alberta for its galafundraiser in support of safercommunities. This year’s theme is French-Thai—a fabulous meal, livelyentertainment and dance. “When we worktogether, we do make a difference”.Tickets $65 each or $500 for table of 8.Visit www.crimestoppers.ab.ca.Contact Flavia Robles or Alison Crawfordat 780.421.1122.

BrightNights Winter 21-Jan 4Family Festival Ooh and aah at the fantasy festival oflights at BrightNights at Hawrelak Park,Churchill Square and the AlbertaLegislature grounds. Profits fromBrightNights help the EdmontonChamber of Commerce EndowmentFund for Children in Need, benefitingEdmonton's School Lunch Program.Food Bank donations are welcomed atall venues.Visit www.edmontonchamber.com Contact 780.426.4620

Homes for the Holidays 21-23Enjoy a viewing tour of private homesdressed in their holiday best. Localdesigners, florists and many volunteers willjoin together to decorate "Homes for theHolidays". Funds raised will support JuniorLeague of Edmonton & Kids Help Phone.Visit www.jledmonton.org orwww.kidshelpphone.ca.Contact Madhu Sood 780.409.6898

Red Boots, Ballet & Bubbly Gala 22Divine entertainment, fabulous people,mouth-watering food and an enticing silentauction are all a part of this major fund-raiser in support of Edmonton’sprofessional Ukrainian dance company,Shumka! Proceeds enable the dancecompany to continue developing dancers,music, costumes and stage presentationsto share with audiences locally and aroundthe world. Tickets $100.Visit www.shumka.comContact Suzanna Brytan 780.455.9559

Festival of Trees Gala Evening 26The Festival of Trees celebrates its 24thanniversary year with a gala dinner andauction to support the University of AlbertaHospital. This black tie event is hosted bythe University Hospital Foundation. ShawConference Centre. By invitation only.Visit www.festivaloftrees.ab.ca.E-mail [email protected] Contact780.407.2786

'Twas the Night 27This 11th annual fundraiser promotesfine craft in Alberta. Proceeds go to theAlberta Craft Council's 2009 exhibitionprogram. Held at Alberta Craft Council.Tickets $20. Visit www.albertacraft.ab.caContact Nancy St. Hilaire at 780.488.6611ext 234

december 2008REALTORS® Association 5of Edmonton Christmas LuncheonRealtors and guests are invited to jointogether to raise funds for the EdmontonRealtor's Charitable Foundation.Northlands AgriCom. Tickets $50. Enjoy a special luncheon and liveentertainment. Visit www.ereb.com andfollow the links. Contact Lixmila Serrano780.453.9350

High Tea Saturday 6 & 20Enjoy Christmas High Tea at The ArbourRestaurant in Rutherford House thisDecember. You will be delighted with athree course menu completed withpositively yummy scones and raspberrybutter. What a perfect way to spend awinter day with your friends and family.Reservations required.Contact 780.422.2697

Derks Black Tie TBA& Silent Auction PartyNow in its 28th year, Derks Formals &Menswear presents this gala event toraise money for the Edmonton Chamberof Commerce Endowment Fund forChildren in Need which benefits the

School Lunch Program, and to help raisefood for the Edmonton Food Bank.Celebrate the spirit of the season at thissilent auction and fund raiser.Contact Sereena or Cyndi at780.433.4600

Share the Spirit Open House 7Celebrate the holiday season with friendsand supporters of Pilgrims Hospice. Thisafternoon gathering will feature a comp-limentary lunch, wreath and craft sales.Contact Cathrine Yuill 780.413.9801

Snowflake Gala 2008 8The annual Snowflake Gala, presented byDon and Marina Ghermezian, is afundraiser for priority needs at the StolleryChildren's Hospital. Children and parentsalike will don their finest attire to dine,dance and donate in a winter wonderland.Shaw Conference Centre.This eventregularly sells out so be sure to get yourtickets early. Visit www.stollerykids.com

The Holly Ball TBAProceeds raised at the 2008 Holly Ball willsupport The Art Gallery of Alberta. Heldon-site at the gallery, the event features achampagne reception, dinner and livemusic. Black tie. Tickets and more eventinformation will be available atwww.artgalleryalberta.com or contact780.422.6223

Christmas Bureau Breakfast TBAFraser Milner Casgrain LLP, Sobeys andThe Westin sponsor the 27th AnnualChristmas Bureau Breakfast to raise fundsfor festive meals for those less fortunate.The Westin. Visit www.christmasbureau.edmonton.ab.ca/e.htmContact P. Daryl Wilson, Q.C780.423.7224 or Jenn Muir780.423.7385

Latin New Year's Eve 31The 9th annual extravaganza features liveentertainment, live DJs, and a salsa show.A family event at the Delta EdmontonSouth Hotel. Tickets at tixonthesquare.ca:$80 for dinner, dance and party favoursand must be purchased by December 29.Dance only: $30. Visit www.mbmsound.comContact Bayron 780.758.4569

New Year's Eve Dinner & Dance 31Revelers will ring in the New Year withgourmet German food and dance to thewee hours with live music. Sponsored bythe German Canadian CulturalAssociation, the gala will be held at theGerman Canadian Cultural Centre.Visit www.gcca.ca for updatesContact Sherry at 780.466.4000

Festival Place 31New Year’s Eve PartyRing in the New Year at the huge FestivalPlace New Year’s Eve Party. Live dancemusic and a great dinner are included inthe $75 ticket price. You’ll also enjoywatching the fireworks display overBroadmoor Lake.Visit www.festivalplace.ab.caContact Gavin Farmer 780.464.2852

2008 Social CalendarComplete listing of more than 200 galas and events sponsored by registered charities,

social and cultural societies/business/professional organizations and other not-for-profit groups.

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urkey at Christmas is as big an icon as momand apple pie. According to my daughter it’snot something one should mess with. It’s justnot Christmas without an oven-roasted fresh

farm turkey with stuffing and cranberries.Okay, I surrender. I thought it would be nice for a change

to have a nice big juicy piece of prime rib, with a red winedemi, garlic infused potatoes, and sautéed root vegetables.This got me to thinking. So what do people do who aretired of turkey or ham at Christmas?

If anyone should be tired of turkey, it’s Chef MichaelBrown, executive chef at The Westin. He cooks hundredsof the festive buzzards from the last week in Novemberright up to and including Christmas Day. Want to take acook’s holiday to spend less time in the kitchen and morewith your family? Not a problem: Just call The Westin at436-2626 and they’ll supply your Christmas dinner,complete with all the trimmings. All you have to do is pickit up. As an alternative to turkey, Chef Michael suggestsBison tenderloin, cut into 6- or 8-ounce steaks, with a wildmushroom herb crust. Also on this menu: spaghetti squash,zucchini, and tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil with redskinned scallop potatoes.

I also checked with Chef Dennis Cummings, theexecutive chef and GM of Billingsgate Lighthouse Caféand Billingsgate Seafood Market. He’s cooked stuffedsalmon for Christmas. “Every couple of years I do a fishdish. After awhile you get sick of turkey, turkey, turkey.Fish as an alternative dish is healthy for you and greattasting.” He points to the huge number of people ofEuropean decent who flock into Billingsgate eachChristmas to buy fresh fish. It’s growing in popularity nowwith Edmontonians.

My illustrious editor, Barb Deters agrees—though sheadmits her family would insist on her brined turkey(featured last year) for Christmas Day. Nonetheless, shestrongly recommends Salmon Wellington for the moreadventurous… or for New Year’s Eve.

Both Chef Dennis and Barb kindly shared their recipes.

CHEF DENNIS’STUFFED SALMONOne 8-10 lb. Fresh whole Atlantic Salmon3 Cups of rice cooked 2/3rds of the wayto doneness1/3 Cup ground pistachio nuts1 Cup cooked baby shrimp1/2 Cup diced artichoke hearts1/4 Cup onion diced very fineThe rind of one lemon1 Tbs. fresh minced garlic1 Tbs. tarragon1/2 Cup sour creamsalt and pepper

~ Wash the inside of your salmon. Cut down the centerinside of the fish to remove the center bone. (RetailManager Trudy at Billingsgate Fish Market will do itfor you, if you ask nicely.)

~ Mix all of the other ingredients in a large bowl.~ Stuff the cavity of the fish.~ Rub the outside of the fish with olive oil.~ Wrap in tin foil and bake at 350ºF for one-and-a-half

hours.

SALMON WELLINGTONThis dish can be prepared in two stages over two daysand refrigerated until baking time. The advantage isthat, having pre-baked the salmon, you avoid theunpleasantness of soggy pastry on the bottom—essentially you are merely re-heating the salmon whilethe puff pastry is baking.

2 Salmon fillets (3 lb/1.5kg total)1/4 Cup butter, softenedCoarse or sea saltFreshly ground pepper1/4 Cup fresh dill, chopped (optional)1 pkg puff pastry, thawed1 egg, beaten with 2 Tbs water

FILLING4 hard cooked eggs, sliced1 lb spinach, cooked, drained and chopped1Tbs lemon juice

~ Pre-heat oven to 450º F. Ona two-foot length of heavyduty foil, place one salmonfillet, skin side down. Spreadwith butter, sprinkle liberallywith salt pepper and dill. Topwith second fillet, skin side up,with tail ends in oppositedirections. Wrap salmon tightly infoil, squeeze to form cylindricalshape, folding foil over to holdshape. Double fold all seams andseal ends.~ Place salmon on baking sheet andbake for 25 minutes. Let cool and

refrigerate, still wrapped, until thoroughly chilled…overnight, if desired.

~ To prepare Wellington, pre-heat oven to 425º F.~ On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry about 3

inches longer and four times wider than salmon package.Cut out decorative appliqués—leaves, berries, fish—fromexcess pastry and set aside. Arrange filling. Overlap eggslices in three rows down centre of pastry, leaving 1-1⁄2inches of pastry bare at each end. Spread spinach overtop of egg slices; sprinkle with lemon juice. Season withsalt and pepper.

~ Unwrap salmon fillets. Do not separate. If you prefersalmon without skin, carefully remove from top fillet.Place in centre of pastry, skinned side down. Carefullyremove skin from top fillet.

~ Fold one side of pastry over salmon. Brush some of theegg wash over remaining three edges of pastry. Fold theother side over the salmon. Pinch to seal seam. Fold endsof pastry over and pinch firmly to seal.

~ Place on baking sheet, seam side down. Garnish top withpastry cut-outs. Brush pastry with remaining egg wash.Cut several short slashes on top to vent steam.

~ Bake approximately 25 minutes or until pastry is goldenbrown. Remove to a heated platter and garnish withsprigs of fresh dill, grilled lemon and/or lime halves.Serve with your favourite sauce.

From the Berry kitchen to yours, may God richly bless youthis Christmas and in the years to come. √

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ou glance outside and it is stillsnowing. Not the kind of snow thatmakes you shiver, or crave chestnutsroasting on an open fire, but the kind

that dreams are made from. The kind of snowthat slowly and gracefully floats from heaven,landing on eyelashes and nestling in scarves.You know the kind I mean... those great, bigflakes that float down, instantly transporting youto a winter wonderland—no matter where yourfeet are planted. Each unique crystal is ahexagonal wonder, an exclusive gift fromMother Nature herself.

Just as no two snowflakes are the same,handmade gifts are equally unique. These‘exclausive’ hand crafted Santas are easy tocreate. Check www.edmontonians.com for morestep-by-step photos and patterns.

MATERIALSChristmas textiles (coat)Felt, leather (boots, mitts)ThreadBattingDental floss (coat drawstrings)Wool locks (beard, hair)Bells (hat, boots)Christmas ornaments (detailing)30” x 3/8” dowel (legs, neck)2 ¼” diameter wood ball (head)½” wood ball (nose)2” x 4” x 6” lumber (body)4” x 5” x 3/8” lumber (base)Craft paint (face, base)Blush (cheeks)Hot glue sticksFloral wire

TOOLSDrill, 3/8” drill bit SawStencil brush or Q tip PaintbrushGlue gun Spray glueSewing machine Measure tapeScissors Pins

SEWING INSTRUCTIONSCut two 1” x 10 ½” pieces of fabric forleggings. Sew boots together at front seam up tomark. Open bottom of boot and place sole

inside, stitch together. Fold down top for cuffand add bells. Sew mitts together, stuff. Withright sides together, sew front and back of coattogether at side seams and shoulders; leaving asmall opening for neck. Sew a casing at thebottom of the sleeves and at hem. Pull flossthrough; leave ends long for tightening. Fold hatin half, right sides together, sew and hembottom. Stuff sparingly.

ASSEMBLY1. Drill two 3/8” holes in base for legs,

approximately one inch apart. Paint.2. Drill two corresponding holes in bottom of

body for legs.3. Drill one hole at top of body and in head for

neck.4. Cut two 12” long pieces of dowel for legs

and one 3” section for neck.5. Place neck in head and glue on nose. Paint

head with flesh-toned paint and detail eyes.Add colour to cheeks with blush usingstencil brush.

6. Spray glue leggings and adhere to legs.Attach legs to body.

7. Cut small slit in the bottom of each bootsole and slip over legs. Insert in base. Stuffand add bells to boots. Place body on legs.

8. Dress Santa with coat, stuff. Place mitts inarms and secure with drawstrings. Add glueif necessary to hold in place. Pull drawstring tight at bottom of coat and knot.

9. Place head on neck, glue on hat and addbell with wire.

10. Glue beard and hair to face. 11. Wire hands together and attach ornaments

with hot glue.

Make a day of it: invite friends over to bond, sipeggnog or mulled wine, munch on shortbread,and whip up one-of-a-kindgifts that are guaranteed toimpress friends, family andclients. √

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Closing dinners—the next chapterClosing dinners happen shortly after adivestiture has been finalized. By thenthe dust has settled, the funds havebeen distributed and the memory ofthe stress and trauma of the saleprocess is beginning to subside. All toooften everyone is too busy to gettogether and celebrate the event. Theprofessionals have moved on to theirnext deal and the sellers are eitherabout to retire or are adjusting tobecoming employees after years ofbeing the boss. Time passes and thenthe moment is lost and it seemssomewhat inappropriate to gettogether three months later.

We recently closed a deal that had itsshare of ups and downs, took a longtime to close, and fell off the table onmore than one occasion. Both sides tothe transaction acknowledged if it wasnot for the efforts of the intermediariesand the lawyers involved, the dealwould never have closed.

I contacted the vendor’s legal counseland we agreed to co-host a closingdinner and invite the vendor’s wives.The vendors were clearly surprised byour gesture but obviously pleased thatwe would take the time and effort toorganize such an event. Whattranspired was a most memorableevening.

In business we need to take the timeto mark events and recognize what hastranspired. A divestiture is a significantevent in most vendors’ lives. It is oftenthe realization of a lifetime of effort, riskand worry. All that graft and grind istransformed into cash. There is also thepassing of the mantle as someone elsenow operates your company and hasrenewed vigour and great plans for thefuture.

What impressed me most was seeinghow happy the wives were as theyembarked on the next chapter of theirlives. Financially, they should all besecure and they could now do all thethings they had put off for many yearsbecause their entrepreneurial husbandscould not get away from the company.They all had a list of exotic locationsthey were going to visit and things theywere going to do. The vendors werecontent to let them plan and werequite happy to go with the flow.

It was a most satisfying event andan appropriate closure to thetransaction. Sometimes we lose sightof why we work and what our longterm goals are and it’s times likethese, when everything finally comestogether, that we are reminded of ourpurpose and those goals. If you needprofessional advice on how to preparefor the next chapter of your life,please e-mail me [email protected] or call780.441.6793.

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