Friday, 5 May 2017

MOMS are Magnificent in Mississauga this afternoon

Happening This Afternoon in Mississauga
Mothers of Magnificence - honouring 100 mothers
Pre-Mothers’ Day Event

For immediate release: On Sunday afternoon, May 7th, Smile Sharing will be holding a one-of-a-kind pre-Mother’s Day event at the Mississauga Convention Centre with Judge Pamela Appelt and comedian Jay Martin.The inaugural afternoon event is a reception to celebrate and acknowledge the sacrifice and the commitment of women nominated by their families, schools, faith and community organizations.

“We are recognizing 100 women who have lived out an exceptional example of motherhood and are community minded individuals helping to build and nurture those in their local and wider society,” explained Smile Sharing organizer Mark Taylor. The organization was established in 2014 to create projects that support and build strong communities.

Where:         Mississauga Convention Centre, 75, Derry Road West, Mississauga, L5W1G3 (Derry and Hurontario)
What:           This event celebrates and acknowledges the sacrifice and the commitment of women
Who:            Smile Sharing, Judge Pamela Appelt, Jay Martin
How:             http://www.smilesharing.com/ 
When:          Sunday May 7 4-7pm

Background for the Media: MOM Stories

Two of the nominations received by the organizer who you will meet on Saturday

Tanya Hayles

Event planner by day, Founder of an online group for black mothers focused
on issues tha timpact us. She provides excellent content daily whether she is highlighting blogs, sharing resources, financial topics etc. Just an all around awesome mother with so much to offer to us and the world.

Meghan Fraser

Written by Maya Wilmot: My Grandma is one of the strongest, most courageous,
most intelligent, person I've ever met. She came to Canada over 45 years ago,
looking for a better life with her husband and children. Life was good until my grandfather passed away. At the age of 47 my grandmother went back to school and became the best Lab Technician, while working two jobs. After her husband died she had to raise 5 kids on her own, she had to adapt to her new situation, and she adapted well she raised my 3 uncles, my aunt and my mom, and she did a pretty good job at it too. For over 28 years she worked very hard at her
job, and has helped so many people though out the years. When I say, my Grandma is the best Lab Technician, is because she is like a superstar to her patients. Every year at Christmas, she receives many gifts and when her patients see her out and about they give her hugs and appreciation for how gentle she is with them. She is an amazing mother, grandma, sister, and friend to everybody she meets. This is why I would like to nominate my Grandma as a Mother of Magnificence recipient.

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The Media is invited to Attend

Please contact:

J. Henry
Event Coordinator
(647) 891-3239

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Friday, 14 April 2017

The Voice Coming to Toronto this Saturday to sing for Jamaal

photo from 2016 Reveller's Costume Launch by sweirsweir

JAMAAL’s REVELLERS KNOW THE RHYTHM TO MOVE YOU

The Toronto Revellers Masquerade Band, participants in the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival parade, will be launching their costumes on Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Parkview Manor at 9:00pm, under this year’s theme: MUSIC: LET THE RHYTHM MOVE YOU.

Hosted by Toronto Revellers Band Leader and Raptors Assistant Coach, Jamaal Magloire and special guest emcee, Giselle D’Wassi One, the evening is expected to attract more than 400 guests for dancing, celebration to signal the start of registration for the 2017 festivities.
The Band Launch marks the beginning of the carnival season, and will feature an elaborate show, display of costumes, live performance by Aaron “Voice” St. Louis – Trinidad’s Soca Monarch’s back-to-back champion; live music by NYC’s hottest DJ Young Chow; and Revellers DJ’s DOC, D’Ultimate Sting, DJ Tony Styles, DJ Undavover, Eternal Vibes, and the world’s youngest DJ Dex.


WHAT: Jamaal Magloire’s Toronto Revellers – Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2017 Band Launch
DATE: Saturday, April 15th, 2017
TIME: Media Call 10:00 p.m. – 11:45 p.m.
WHERE: Parkview Manor – 55 Barber Greene Rd, Toronto
WHO: Jamaal Magloire - Toronto Raptors Assistant Coach and Toronto Revellers Band Leader
Aaron “Voice” St. Louis – Trinidad’s Soca Monarch’s Champion (2016, 2017)
Giselle D’Wassi One – Special Guest Emcee

Whether with the Toronto Revellers or with his new charitable organization, Jamaal Magloire Foundation, Magloire’s passion has always been about building the community. In a recent interview, FAN 590’s Paul Jones asked about the impact that the Toronto Revellers has with his Foundation. “It’s a way to fellowship the comradery,” Magloire responded. “The mature people are integrating with young people sharing ideas, sharing project management skills. It’s a way for good people to come together to help others.”
Tickets for the Toronto Revellers band launch event still available at www.ticketgateway.com. For more information and online costume registration, please visit www.TorontoRevellers.com.@torontocaribbeancarnival


Mas K Club Says Saturday Night (and early Sunday Morning) is Celebration Time in Toronto


Picture from last year's Mas K Club Launch - photo sweirsweir

HUGE COSTUME LAUNCH DROPS ON THE SIX!

Louis Saldenah got it right, this long weekend is CELEBRATION TIME in Toronto. His Mas K Club and its hundreds and hundreds of supporters are going to be spending Saturday night and Sunday morning dancing, eating and watching a costume launch fashion show (and don't worry there is a bar).
"We have captured the Band of the Year 17-times," said Louis Saldenah. "We have brought the most spectacular parade presentations that Toronto has ever seen! This summer we are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Carnival in Toronto and the 150th Anniversary of Canada."

Mas K is the largest carnival band in the country, bringing over 4,000 costumed revellers onto the parade route for the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival. This Saturday they will be holding a giant launch party to show people what costumes are available to order for the parade. There will be a lot of choice - 15 sections will take turns on stage, showing the new looks for 2017.
The doors open at 9am Saturday. The party and Costume Launch stage show will run until the wee hours of Sunday. The evening is hosted by well-known DJ Eman with music provided by Dr. Jay, the Soca Prince.
CELEBRATION TIME takes place at the huge (1,400+ capacity) Chandni Grand Ballroom in Scarborough. 3895 McNicoll Avenue.
Admin: $20 in advance and more at the door. Saldenah@hotmail.com
www.saldenahcarnival.com