IN THE CITY
WRITTEN BY CASSANDRA TATONE
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June 7, 2012, Toronto’s elite gathered at Evergreen Brick Works for the SickKids Foundation fundraiser, Scrubs in the City presents Secret Garden. Whether sipping on cocktails or twirling on the dance floor, guests enjoyed an enchanted evening for a worthy cause. www.sickkidsfoundation.com
1. Committee members Suzanne Rogers and Sylvia Mantella with event chair Molly Fitzpatrick 2. Secret Garden’s VIP reception area 3. Deputy chairman of Rogers Communications, Edward Rogers, and Suzanne Rogers 4. Singer Shawn Desman with fans 5. Former speed skater Johann Koss with wife, Jennifer Lee 6. Nicolas Brancaccio with event host and Citytv entertainment anchor Mary Kitchen 7. The 2012 Scrubs in the City committee. 3
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PHOTOS BY JENNIFER GOREN
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IG NIGHT AT THE GREEN BARN WRITTEN BY CASSANDRA TATONE
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he third annual Big Night at the Green Barn, held on June 6 at Wychwood Barns, was a successful gathering dedicated to backyard-grown foods and a menu of “Nonna-inspired” dishes. The $160,000 raised at the event will help The Stop’s Green Barn in its initiative to inspire city dwellers to grow their own food and to work towards a healthier, stronger and more connected community. www.bignight.thestop.org 5
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1. Jennifer Lofft and Gary Coewoey 2. John Ruffolo and Carryn Ruffolo 3. Stephanie DeGasperis, Adam DeGasperis, Julian DeGasperis and Amanda DeGasperis 4. Matthew Melchior, Walter Mishko, Matthew Bratty and David Campbell 5. Paul Golini and Sharan Golini 6. Award-winning broadcaster, writer, musician and producer Jian Ghomeshi 7. Marco Guglietti with wife, Michela Guglietti 8. David Mounteer and Sylvie Mounteer 9. Big Night committee member and celebrity chef David Rocco with wife, Nina Rocco.
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FALL 2012
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PHOTOS BY GEORGE PIMENTEL
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