Scrubs in the City brings London to Toronto

Scrubs in the City fundraiser for SickKids was held again at Evergreen Brickworks. It is the 15th year of this event, and approximately 900 attended, with a record-breaking $800,000 raised.  This year’s theme was London’s Calling and the dress code was Posh or Punk. Event Co-Chairs were Lucinda Kogan and Molly Fitzpatrick.  The décor was […]

A Look at Frocktail Party Auction Dresses

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The third Frocktail Party in support of JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund) is on Thursday, and once again, lovely dresses, accessories and even menswear from myriad of designers will be available for auction!  Here are just five of the many dresses that will be available for auction.   Are you going to the Frocktail Party?  […]

Let’s Have a Heel of a Good Time with Jeanne Beker!

Dress for Success Toronto, the local chapter of an international organization which helps women achieve economic independence through not only career advice, but also providing them with work-appropriate attire (often from clothing drives) for the interview and for them to start once they successfully get a job, will be holding its third A Heel of a […]

Scrubs goes Street Chic for its 12th Year

The 12th Scrubs in the City raised more than 400,000 for the new Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning at SickKids as over 800 guests “rocked the block” for their Block Party held at Evergreen Brick Works. Party-goers pose for a picture The dress code was Street Chic and the food included “street” food […]

Frocktail Party 2012: New Venue, More Sophistication, Same Awareness

This year’s Frocktail Party, the annual dress auction social in support of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, was held at the Arcadian Lofts at the Bay Queen Street, a move from the Burroughes Building location, where the event was held for the past two years. The change in location not only gave the event a […]

Celebrating Pets’ Welfare at Paws for the Cause

The third annual Paws for the Cause was held at 99 Sudbury this past Thursday with proceeds this year going to the The Central Toronto Veterinary Referral Clinic’s Cares Foundation, which helps people whose pets need special veterinary care.  The event also featured an exhibit of Instagram sensation, Theron Humphrey’s images featuring his Coonhound, Maddie, […]

Paws for the Cause 2012 is October 11!

The annual pet fundraiser, Paws for the Cause is coming in just a few weeks!  The event, which raises funds and awareness for a different animal welfare organization each year, will be held October 11 at 99 Sudbury.  This year’s event has an interesting feature – owners can enter their dogs to a casting call […]

JLT’s DelecTABLE Designs Preview Party

The Junior League of Toronto’s inaugural DelecTABLE Designs held its preview party Thursday night at Heritage Court, Exhibition Place.  There were delicious treats (including passed hors d’oeuvres as well as a carving station) an amazing silent auction (featuring a gorgeous Birks necklace) as well as the chance to see the dining room installations created by […]

Frocktail Party 2011: Annual Dress Auction for JDRF Packs the House

This year’s Frocktail Party was, like the previous years, absolutely fabulous.  Back at the Burroughs Building, which was host to the first event back in 2009, the annual fundraiser in support of the JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) offered not only the auctioning of dresses, but also complimentary manicures and of course, delicious hors d’oeuvres, […]