Donate & Learn Online Marketing Expo

Green Lotus Presents The Donate & Learn Online Marketing Expo

 

On the 10th of June, Green Lotus was hosting the Donate & Learn Marketing Expo from 5:00 to 8:30 pm. at Ryerson University.  The event was an opportunity to unite with 600 of Toronto’s best entrepreneurs, business owners and online marketing expert to gain innovative search engine and social media marketing programs for your business!

The CityEvents team attended the Facebook workshop animated by Brian McNeil-Smith from EasyPromos. For an hour we discussed contests and promotions on facebook and how we could manage them with a low budget. When you are a small business, he advised to create a contest over a longer time frame. Regarding Brian McNeil-Smith, “Strategy is only limited to imagination”.

At 7pm, the main event began with a presentation from Procter and Gamble, LinkedIn and Green Lotus. What matters the most when you are a brand is to tell your brand a story and have a BIG Idea. What is a BIG idea? For Maria Shibaeva, Sr. Assistant Brand Manager at Procter and Gamble it has to be true in your business and also should be :

– disruptive to the market

– heart and mind opening

– immediately understood

– recognizable

– easy to execute

Here is an example : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V-20Qe4M8Y

This year, Green Lotus worked with Enactus Ryerson and Project Pathways.

For more information visit: http://greenlotus.ca

 

Celebrate your Father with the Perfect Outing in Toronto

It’s almost that time of the year again! Father’s Day is quickly approaching so we are here to help you find the perfect event for you and your dad. The variety of events are all sure to be a hit as there is something for everyone to enjoy! “Do It for Dad” Father’s Day Walk/Run Sunday June 15th at Ashbridge’s Bay Park Celebrate Father’s Day this year by honoring the men in you life and support the Prostate Cancer Foundation at this year’s “Do it For Dad” walk/run! This is an event that the whole family can enjoy as there will be a BBQ lunch, entertainment and 100s of prizes! www.walktolive.ca 5th Annual Yorkville Exotic Car Show Sunday June 15th 12pm-5pm, Bloor Street form Avenue Road to Bay Street This spectacular red-carpet event will take place in one of the most luxurious shopping districts in North America. Admission is free so bring the whole family and join in supporting Prostate Cancer Canada on Father’s Day and see over 120 examples of classic and exotic cars including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Corvette, Porsche and more. The 5th anniversary event will debut the Super Car Corral plus a Mustang Corral to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic brand! www.yorkvilleexotics.com Father’s Day BBQ at Casa Loma Sunday June 15th, 11am-5pm, Casa Loma Don’t miss a fun-filled father’s day at the beautiful Casa Loma! All tickets include the Father’s day BBQ, live entertainment, family activities, a self guided tour and multimedia audio guide. Adult (18-59) $40.00 Child (4-13) $30.00 Senior (60+) $35.00 Youth (14-17) $35.00 Children Under 3 are Free www.casaloma.org/events Toronto Fathers Day Cruise Sunday June 14th at 6:30pm or June 15th at 11:30am, 539 Queens Quay West Looking for a unique Fathers Day gift? Then a Toronto Fathers Day Cruise is the perfect Fathers Day Present! Experience a Father’s day brunch from the water on the Jubilee Queen Cruise where you and your family will enjoy a 2 hour tour of the Toronto Islands & Harbour while feasting on a fabulous buffet menu prepared fresh onboard by an award winning chef. The Fathers Day Cruise menu has something for everyone in your family even vegetarian options! www.jubileequeencruises.ca/Toronto Luxury Cigar Experience In Niagara June 13th, 3pm- 10pm, 4560 Cave Springs Road Beamsville, Ontario Enjoy an intimate evening with some of the lifestyle industry’s finest. This is an experience that you will reminisce about for years to come and an incredible way to celebrate the Father’s Day weekend. The Evening Starts with a cold Steam Whistle sampling at the Brewery in downtown Toronto, Roundtrip Transportation from Steam Whistle Brewery to Niagara, a gourmet BBQ at a Private Cave Springs Location,tutored Wine Tasting with Mr. Len Pennachetti, Founder of Cave Springs.The Evening then winds down with a sunset smoke featuring Premium Nicaraguan Cigars, a brand ambassador leads you through a paired Hennessy tasting ,Private Cigar Tasting with Markus Raty, Presidente and receiver a luxury gift bag. www.eventbrite.ca/e/luxury-cigar For Toronto upcoming events check our website upcoming events, at www.torontocityevents.com

Fight for Independence

 

A great event happening on Thursday May 29, 2014  with over 1000 people expected!  This charity boxing event  is being held to raise funds for Nazareth House – (www.nazarethhouse.ca).

The event includes food and booze provided by: Salt, Chiado, Elleven, Rodney’s Oyster House, Caplansky’s Food Truck, Prairie Girl Cupcakes.

Beverages provided by Fine Wines of Portugal, Iceberg Vodka and Steam Whistle Brewery.

Nazareth house is a transitional, supportive and stable home, where single mothers and their infants, women fleeing abusive relationships and homelessness or struggling with mental health issues or addictions are cared for safely until they are able to heal and turn their lives around.  There are up to 11 women and 4 children in the home at one time.  Here, women regain their confidence, self-worth and health.  Nazareth House is unique, as it allows these women the time to develop the emotional strength and life-skills to lead self-sufficient, independent and productive lives.

Tickets can be purchased online at www.fightforindependence.com

 

Mother’s Day is fast approaching!

We created a list of 2014 Mother’s Day events for our readers to plan the perfect day with mom. We just wanted to make sure everyone was relax and not scrambling, because we made an awesome list of events going on around Toronto to help. Look out for these great events next year as well!

“Luv Ya Mum” at Over the Rainbow:
Over The Rainbow, 101 Yorkville Ave
Over The Rainbow invites you for a day of shopping, treats and pampering this Mother’s Day. Enjoy free mini cones form Summers Ice cream and complimentary nail polish changes from LUX-SPA. Purchases made during the event will raise funds for The Interval House.
www.insiderainbow.com/mothers-day-2014-otr/

Mother’s Day Chocolate Tour:
Trinity Bellwoods & vicinity
Come join us on a stroll through the classy neighbourhoods of Queen West & Dundas West surrounding Trinity Bellwoods park, where they will sample chocolates & chocolaty sweets from 5 unique stores. Learn more about where chocolate comes from, how a little chocolate can be good for you, and why we crave chocolate – while satisfying those cravings! 
www.tastytourstoronto.com/chocolatetour.php

Mother’s Day Sweets Tour:

 Kensington Market
Travel the world in one afternoon as you taste a variety of multicultural sweets in the crazy, colourful neighbourhood of Kensington Market. Did you know that the marshmallow used to be healthy? Find out the little known secrets behind the sweets we eat everyday, and try some new delicacies!
www.tastytourstoronto.com/kensingtonsweetstour.php

Brunch at Azure Restaurant and Bar:
The InterContinental® Toronto Centre hotel will honour moms through holding a fashion hat photo contest during its special Mother’s Day brunch at Azure Restaurant & Bar. The lady adorning the most iconic hat during brunch will win a $100 gift certificate to the Spa InterContinental® and a $100 American Express gift card. Price: only $85 per person
http://www.ihgplc.com/index.asp?PageID=116&Year=2014&NewsID=3199

Venturesome Mom Package:
InterContinental Toronto Centre
Treat your mom to a package that is completely out of the ordinary! This package includes: Overnight accommodation, complimentary upgrade to feature room category, breakfast in bed for two, 2 passes to the EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, a Coffee Bean Mommy Wrap at the Spa InterContinental, valet parking and an adventurous welcome amenity. Rates start from $649* per night.(valid May 9-12)
http://www.torontocentre.intercontinental.com/

Mother’s Day Brunch:

Palais Royale
This Mother’s Day enjoy a beautiful Buffet Brunch with the family and celebrate by the Lake.Call Pegasus Hospitality Group at 416-533-1573 or email info@pegasushospitality.ca for reservations.
http://www.palaisroyale.ca/toronto-events/public-events-in-toronto

Mother’s Day Tea at Black Creek:

Black Creek
Celebrate Mother’s Day and savour the tea experience with exquisitely prepared finger sandwiches, scones and select fine loose teas. Then take a springtime stroll through the beautiful historical village at Black Creek!
http://www.blackcreek.ca/v2/events/mothers-day.dot

Mother’s Day Buffet at the Old Mill
Old mill Toronto (Dining Room or Brule Ballroom)
Saying thank you to your mom is easy, with the quaint historical charm of the Old Mill and the delectable array of items on the elegant
http://www.oldmilltoronto.com/gp_event/mothers-day/

Take your mom to any of these activities and she is sure to feel special! If you think any of these ideas are perfect for you and your mom then don’t forget to take pictures and share them with us on Facebook or Twitter by mentioning us @CityEvents and using #CityEventswithMom so we can spread the mommy love all over the internet!

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Toronto Wing Festival Ticket Sale Dates Announced

On Sunday, May 4, 2014 the Rotary Club of Toronto Skyline’s, Toronto Wing Festival had its 3rd successful Toronto Wing Festival.  The event had close to 2000 guest in attendance. The event took plae at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. East in revitalized Regent Park, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Over 5000 lbs of wings were served, two live bands played and 18 restaurants competed  to answer the ultimate question of “Whose Wings are King?”.

 

The answer to this question was answered for the following categories:

Judges’ Favourite Classic Wing

• 1st Place Winner: Tara Inn
• 2nd Place Winner: Shark Club
• 3rd Place Winner: Pour House

 Judges’ Favourite Exotic

• 1st Place Winner: Pogue Mahone
• 2nd Place Winner: The Pilot
• 3rd Place Winner: The Office Pub

 Judges’ Favourite Sweet Wing

• 1st Place Winner: Pogue Mahone
• 2nd Place Winner: Drums N Flats
• 3rd Place Winner: The Office Pub

 Judges’ Favourite BBQ Wing

• 1st Place Winner: Aft Kitchen & Bar
• 2nd Place Winner: Hurricanes
• 3rd Place Winner: Hard Rock Cafe

 Judges’ Favourite Dry Wing

• 1st Place Winner: Sandoozles
• 2nd Place Winner: Aft Kitchen & Bar
• 3rd Place Winner: Lou Dawg’s

People’s Choice for the Best Wings in Toronto

• 1st Place Winner: Hurricanes
• 2nd Place Winner: The Pilot
• 3rd Place Winner: The Office Pub

 

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