At Motown Meltdown on April 21, 2018 at the Commodore, 25 of the Lower Mainland’s most dynamic and exciting performers will each be singing a classic soul tune in support of Seva Canada, an organization that has been giving the power of sight in developing countries.

The GrapeJuice Wine Auction for Big Sisters will take place on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Aston Martin Vancouver and Bentley Vancouver. GrapeJuice is an annual wine auction fundraiser in support of Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland mentoring programs.

Wine for Waves is April 13, 2018 at the Four Seasons, supporting Ocean Wise. Be the first to sip and savour Naramata Bench’s spring wine releases at this delicious evening of wining and dining that brings together BC’s best wineries and sustainable seafood restaurants.

The 7th Macaron Day in Vancouver is coming up on March 20th, joining bakeries, cafes and bistros around the world to support local causes, one sweet treat at a time.

Save the Rio Theatre! Support the Indiegogo campaign today. I have a pair of tickets to give away to see Kevin Smith live at Rio Theatre on Friday, March 30, 2018 at 9:30pm.

Variety – The Children’s Charity of BC invites you to spend One Night in Havana on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at an enchanting new gala with two-time JUNO Award winner, Alex Cuba and much more all benefitting Variety.

The 24th annual Dining Out For Life (“DOFL”) fundraiser will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2018. By patronizing a partner restaurant for breakfast, lunch or dinner you’ll be supporting people in need in the Lower Mainland through A Loving Spoonful.

YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Awards Nominees 2018: YWCA Metro Vancouver has announced 68 outstanding nominees for the 35th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. The reception, dinner, and ceremony will take place on June 7, 2018 at the JW Parq Vancouver.

Canadian music icons will be going head to head with NHL legends at the 2018 JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports at 7:30pm on Friday, March 23 at Bill Copeland Sports Centre, in Burnaby, BC, in support of MusiCounts.

I have been sharing stories about Cuso International’s high priority maternal and child health projects in Ethiopia, Benin, Nigeria, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Behind these stories are some amazing local women who have volunteered with Cuso over the years, like Maggie Woo Kinshella of Vancouver.