Read Africa Ball

At CODE, we believe that if you can learn to read and write, you can learn to do, and be, anything.

Our programs advance literacy throughout the developing world through professional teacher and librarian training, support for libraries and publishers, and by supplying books which are culturally, age and gender appropriate.

CODE is an award-winning organization that has been honoured by the International Reading Association, UNESCO and the Government of Canada for its work in education and literacy.

CODE currently works with education / literacy partners in Mali, Mozambique, Senegal, Ethiopia, Liberia, Ghana, Tanzania, Kenya, Malawi, Guyana and soon – Haiti.

Attend the hottest party in town and give the gift of Education this season!
Friday, December 10, 2010 – 8pm until late
Rosehill Venue Lounge, 6 Rosehill Ave, Toronto

To raise awareness and additional revenue to support CODE’s education and literacy work for vulnerable children in the developing world

A unique event that will bring together Toronto’s trendy crowd for a night of pure African sounds, feel and spirit

Dance to the rhythm of Élage Diouf–a popular 6 member Senegalese band

Enjoy delicious cocktails from the open-bar, snack on scrumptious hors d’oeuvres as you mingle, and don’t forget to bid on some of the great prizes in the silent auction and participate in our raffle – you could win a trip for two to Africa valued at $4,000 (airfare and spending money)!

– Tickets sold online: $100 per person (partial tax receipt will be issued)
– Sponsorship Opportunities
www.codecan.org
Charitable Registration No. 11883 4878 RR0001

FastLane Wine & Chocolate Tasting

FastLane is a themed networking event that enables participants to take advantage of great food, conversations, and opportunities to connect with other young professionals in various industries.

This months theme revolves around the exciting world of wine and chocolate. FastLane Wine & Chocolate offers attendees the opportunity to taste a variety of fine wines, chocolates and foods from different vendors.

Win FastLane tickets!!!
This month we are also offering the chance to win FastLane tickets. Currently we are performing an evaluation on our past events and we would appreciate any feedback you are willing to give us on this survey.

http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?survey_ID=KJKJNI_96fc5771&UID=2825956217

As a result of filling out the survey, we are giving you the chance to win two tickets to a future FastLane Networking Event of your choice in 2010!!!

Join us on May 18, 2010 at Downtown Infiniti and enjoy flavourful wines, delicious appetizers and chocolates while networking and meeting other young professionals.

Event details

Date: May 18^th, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Downtown Infinity, 43 Eastern Ave, Toronto
Tickets: On-line Advance $25 ea\ $35 at the Door

For tickets please visit: https://secure.gettickets.ca/?event=15621&language=en-ca&pin=624859b5-4869-102c-9597-c6d6ddd28217

*Your ticket includes complimentary wine & chocolate sampling, hors d’oeuvres, a gift bag and the chance to win door prizes.

Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24694800824

For more information visit the website www.fastlaneevents.ca

 Follow the link below to join the FastLane Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=24694800824

Here are some photos of the event: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityeventstoronto/sets/72157624000995571/

Create Buzz for Events in Toronto

Planning events in Toronto isn’t easy, type the words: Event Toronto into google and you are instantly bombarded with thousands of promotions and invitations. With the advent of Facebook just about anyone can arrange an invitation to an event. But how does one make their event stand out? How do you influence a crowd to attend and keep them coming back for more? You create buzz!

Last night young professionals from across the GTA gathered to learn valuable tips, simple tricks and advanced tactics for marketing their events in Toronto. Attendees heard from Deb Lewis, CEO of CityEvents and Rob Campbell, Prime Innovator of Smojoe about best practices used by professionals and a myriad of free social media resources to create buzz and build social capital at the same time.

The seminar covered a step-by-step process that guided participants on how they should market their events or fundraisers. Atendees learned how to ‘put it out there’ and develop a communications strategy and agenda to target and achieve event objectives. The experience came complete with a handy booklet titled “ How to Market an Event in Toronto” on which to notate revelations.

There are numerous ways to promote, market and get the word out for events. Here is a glimpse of what they learned:

To begin create a promotional tool kit with event descriptions, photos, event images, links, and other relevant information or visuals. You need to create excitement around your event, the more often people see and hear about it the more interested they become. This also increases the credibility of your event. Get your target market excited about your event so they rush to sign up or buy tickets.The basis of promoting and marketing events is mainly determined by the details you decide to share and disclose with the target market.

Things to think about:

Who is your potential audience?

What is the value of your event for the attendee?

How can you communicate this to your potential audience?

Details of your Event ?Event Information:

Who? What? When? Where?

Tips to Developing Content:

When creating compelling content, images, photos and event descriptions, think about the value of your event or the “hooks” that will compel people to attend. Attendees want to know their value for attending your event. This is more relevant when people are investing in a ticket. It is important to promote what will be included in the ticket price. Create a compelling Unique Selling Proposition. Ensure you inject excitement into your event descriptions, make it sound intriguing and exciting to your target market. Focus on your targets needs, wants and desires. ??When you are developing your event description or “event story” consider these hooks to entice your target market. Create a series of hooks you can utilize in multiple promotional channels. ??Why do people care about your event? ?What are their motivations? ?What’s a unique offer? ?Are their key celebrities attending?

These are some the basic strategies needed to be successful in the event marketing field.

Want to Know More ?

If you are looking for more information in this area you can purchase a more detailed booklet “How to Create Buzz around your event”

With some basic knowledge, innovation, creative thinking, and the right partnership, anybody and everybody can and will master the ins and outs to event marketing. The How to Market and Create Buzz for Events manual available online is a perfect guide and a definite help to anybody who is starting out in the event marketing field. Also to those who need a little guidance while promoting and implementing various marketing strategies for events. Determining an area for promoting your events and websites IS creating your own community feeling! For assistance in this area contact us at info@torontocityevents.ca

See 3 Plays at the Canadian Stage Company for ONLY $56!

Now that the holiday season is coming up, it’s a good chance to make use of this special holiday deal that allows you to get access to theatre seats for the same cost at the movies!

For only $56, you can watch plays for under the price of $20 per play. These tickets are 80% off the regular price and can make great holiday gifts if you want to treat a friend or family member!

Other benefits include:

• Attending pre-show talks to meet with members of the cast, crew and special guests
• Meet and mingle with other artists at the post-show afterparty
• Gain access to special workshops to explore your creative side
• Receive special offers and exclusive behind-the-scenes information
• Get in front of the line and reduced ticket prices!

To explore more about becoming a Visionary member and making use of this great deal, more information can be found here.

Get Fit for the New Years!

Got a New Years Resolution for 2010? How often do you incorporate health and wellness in your exercise regime?

The Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute states that only 49% of Canadians (aged 20 and older) are at least moderately active during their leisure time (Approximately 25% of adults are moderately active, while only 24% are classified as active). This leaves a mere 51% of Canadians who are inactive in their leisure times. It is proven that keeping a health and fitness regime can improve health benefits substantially.

Women tend to be more inactive than men (52% compared to 48%). The major barriers that most people face when trying to keep an exercise routine are access to convenient facilities, time, and safe environments to exercise. CityEvents presents to you 2 upcoming events to getting fit for the new years and conquering the sedentary lifestyle!

 

FIT, FIRM N’ FAB EVENT

The FIT, FIRM and FAB professional team have put together an amazing weekend of incredible fitness and yoga classes, no nonsense nutrition, life-changing presentation, wellness and meditation classes and unforgettable fun with some great women.

From January 29 – 31, you will get great energy and have one-on-one as well as face-to-face interaction with the FIT FIRM ‘N FAB team. By the end of the weekend you will have all the information, confidence and equipment to be

 

 

For more information, check out: http://fitfirmandfab.com/

FASTLANE NETWORKING EVENT

 

Join us at our January Fastlane event to explore the many outlets that can assist in achieving your career, social, and lifestyle goals.

Theme: Wellness
Cost: $25 in Advance, or $35 at the door. Please contact us for group rates.
Date: January 19th, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Totum Life Science, 445 King St. W.

For tickets, please visit: https://secure.gettickets.ca/?event=15617
Remember to purchase your tickets soon, as space is limited.

*Your ticket includes a complementary beverage, hors d’oeuvres and a gift bag.

 

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