Flourish, the premiere fall event of luxury offers unique tastes and experiences.

Toronto: On Thursday, October 30, 2008, The Reena Foundation's New Leadership Division will be hosting its 2nd annual Gourmet Wine and Food Event at the luxurious Manyata Court at Hazelton Lanes. Established in 2007, Flourish is a high-end, sophisticated event geared towards professionals age 30 – 50. Our goal is to raise awareness and provide financial support for The Reena Foundation’s Respite and Enrichment Programs. Flourish invites its participants to enjoy the very best wines, food, art and entertainment that Toronto has to offer, while helping to invest in a better quality of life for people with developmental disabilities. Flourish is the brainchild of Reena’s New Leadership Division, a dynamic team of young professionals who champion the cause for the developmentally challenged and actively fundraise for the Reena Foundation.

Hosts: The Wine Ladies, Georgia and Susanne, Radio Show personalities on 1050 CHUM

Corporate Sponsors: Ashton Green, BMO Financial Group, ADROCK Capital, Paradise Homes,

St. Joseph Communications

Enticing Experiences:

· Forefront Communications to provide a sparkling Chilean champagne reception upon entry to the event

· More than 16 wine vendors will be pouring wine from around the globe with a focus on Chile

· Experience the awe inspiring ‘Sabering Champagne’ sword performance by Master Sommelier Doris Bradley

· Zoltan Szabo will be providing an hour long wine seminar for 30 people

· iYellow Wine Club will be providing a Celebrity Wine Tasting, wines from Mike Weir, Dan Ackroyd

· Test your skill with Billy's Best Bottles interactive Wine Dating Game

· Catering from Toronto’s best tastemakers; Greg Couillard of the Spice Room, Encore and Bite Catering will captivate your senses along with the wine tasting throughout the night

· Excite your palette by sampling the wild game table; bison meat and black bear

· Purdy’s Chocolate will demonstrate the fine art of truffle making

· HUGE silent auction featuring wine tours, Fairmont & Westin hotel stays, VIA rail tickets

· Contemporary art work will be intermingled amongst the wine vendors with artist on hand to talk about their work

Proceeds from the event will support the lives of the 800 children; teens and young adults cared for by Reena each year.

VENUE: Manyata Courtyard, Lower Atrium, Hazelton Lanes, 55 Avenue Road, Toronto

DATE & TIME: Thursday, October 30th, 2008, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ABOUT REENA: Since 1973, Reena has been caring for people with developmental disabilities through creating life-long partnerships with the special needs individual and their family. Today, Reena is the second largest provider of comprehensive services to people with developmental disabilities in Ontario.

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Up Comming Events.

Gear up for new networking connections at FastLane

TORONTO, November 11th, 2008 –FastLane offers a unique approach in connecting urban professionals between the ages of 25-40 in various industries with monthly themed events. Presented by CityEvents, and Gatherings Event Planning, attendees can share tips and make valuable contacts while unwinding in a social environment.

"The FastLane concept was to jazz up traditional networking events, by focusing on new lifestyle trends and hot new and exclusive locations in Toronto" Deb Lewis, Chief Experience Officer, CityEvents.

"We’ve focused our marketing & promotions to the young professional crowd in order to maximize the opportunity for closed business at our events. We want people to get something out of it and especially to meet the right people." Kendra Court, President, Gatherings Event Planning & Fundraising.

This month's FastLane will present an off the record discussion about sports in Atlantic Canada with East Coast sports personalities including Rick Vaive, Mike McPhee and Fred MacGillivray. Proudly brought to you by Hockeyland.

When: TUE. November 11, 2008, 6:00 - 9:30 pm

Where: The Spoke Club, 600 King Street West, 4th Floor

Cost: $25 in Advance or $30 at the door, Group Rates also available.
Your ticket includes a complementary beverage and hors d'oeuvres.
Advance tickets are $25 or can be purchased at the door for $30. Group rates available as well.

To Purchase your tickets visit http://fastlane.eventbrite.com or call 416-558-0001

Remember to buy your tickets soon, as space is limited.

Hosted by: www.torontocityevents.ca and www.GatheringsEventPlanning.com and www.eastcoastconnected.ca
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For more information about FastLane please visit our website where you can view event coverage including photos and broadcast quality video coverage. www.torontocityevents.ca and http://www.gatheringseventplanning.com/.

Media Contacts:
Deb Lewis, Chief Experience Officer, CityEvents, Deborah@torontocityevents.ca or 416. 619. 0596
Kendra Court, President, Gatherings Event Planning and Fundraising, Kendra@gatheringseventplanning.com 416 558 0001

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What is CityEvents?

We are a boutique management company that specializes in strategically planning, promoting and managing special events. We match the objectives of our clients with imaginative ideas to engage your audience, within any constraint.

Established in 2006, CityEvents has been creating dynamic experiences for clients spanning corporate, not-for-profit, government and private sectors. With the ability to adapt to any organizational objective CityEvents is certain to make an impact.

CityEvents services clients with specific needs by providing strategic approaches for engaging your audience that will positively impact your business. Our marketing experience coupled with our communication and management skills, allow us to show you how creative events can leverage change and propel your organization.

CityEvents provides a strategic approach to engaging audiences that positively impact your business and your bottom line. CityEvents’ marketing experience, coupled with our communication and management skills, allow us to show you how our creative events can leverage change and propel your organization in the right direction.

FastLane

FastLane is where urban professionals meet to network and discuss trends with industry professionals.

TORONTO, June 1, 2008 – FastLane is the paramount trendsetting networking event for professionals in Toronto presented by CityEvents, and Gatherings Event Planning. Offering a unique approach to connecting urban professionals in the city, FastLane features monthly themed events. Professionals can share trade tips and make beneficial contacts while unwinding in a relaxing environment.

“FastLane is the hottest, new après work event in the city. Anyone who is looking to advance their career or just meet new interesting people should be there.” said Kendra Court, president of Gatherings Event Planning. FastLane attracts professionals between the ages of 25-40 bringing together various adept individuals, to actively support multiple professional industries.

“The FastLane concept was developed to jazz up approaches taken for traditional networking events, by focusing on new trends and hot new locations in Toronto” Deb Lewis, CMP and, Chief Experience Officer, CityEvents.

FastLane is anything but a typical boring, cliquey, or stuffy networking event. With new locations and a structured setting, everyone gets involved and no one is left stranded in corner or stuck with the same three people all night. This event targets a variety of people in various industries and offers unique opportunities you may have not thought of or didn't realize you were looking for.

It's a great opportunity to connect to people and expand your business without feeling like your giving a presentation or pitch. FastLane fosters new connections quicker and maintains a fun social environment.

June's FastLane event aims to not only develop your social network but also your golf game. Participants will be able to tune up for the upcoming Golf Tournaments and get into the golf season. Using 3D simulators of World Class Golf Courses such as St. Andrews. Impress your boss and clients with your tuned skills and your new leads off the course.

All FastLane Tickets include a complimentary drink and appetizers for the evening and can be purchased online at http://fastlane.somethingon.com or by phone at 416-558-0001. Advance tickets are $25 or can be purchased at the door for $30, with group rates available as well. For more information about FastLane please visit our website where you can view event coverage including photos and broadcast quality video coverage. Visit www.torontocityevents.ca and www.GatheringsEventPlanning.com

FastLane: Connecting fast minds.

Media Contacts:

Deb Lewis

CEO, Chief Experience Officer, CityEvents

Deborah@torontocityevents.ca or 416 619 0596