RECORD HAUL: Police chief Jim Chu and chairs Peter and Joanne Brown and Ryan and Cindy Beedie fronted the Vancouver Police Foundation’s Night Patrol Gala. More than 1,200 guests converged at the Convention Centre for the evening of philanthropy and celebration. Feted were Sgt. Tim Houchen, constables Richard Lavallee and Heather Partridge, and the Vancouver Police Pipe Band, which marks its 100 anniversary. An impressive $2.3 million was raised for essential policing services and community outreach programs, including a new cadet program announced at the party.
HAPPY MEAL: Since its inception in 1967, Health and Home Care Society of B.C.’s meals on wheels program has been providing nutritious meals to seniors and others housebound due to illness, injury or surgery. The program, which began with a handful of meals delivered in Kitsilano, now delivers more than 400 meals to isolated Vancouver and Richmond residents daily to some 1000 clients by a dedicated army of volunteers. Executive director Dr. Inge Schamborzki and president Tom Chambers fronted while yours truly emceed the society’s 6th Meals on Wheels charity dinner at Kirin Restaurant.
OSCAR WORTHY: Celebrating like Hollywood stars, local filmmakers and industry insiders paraded the red carpet for Cineworks inaugural Oscar party. Held at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre salon, the dress code was dress to impress for the cocktail party, dinner and viewing of the 86th Academy Awards. Proceeds from the fash bash to support Cineworks, an independent filmmakers society supporting independent filmmakers and media artists.
