This event will be hosted by Belinda Stronach and will raise funds to build our Breast Cancer Research Centre.

Join CTV’s Tom Brown at the Toronto Zoo for a day of family fun, and take Great Strides™ to cure cystic fibrosis. Collect a minimum of $25 in pledges per participant, and receive entrance to the Toronto Zoo, a map, walk activities, a FREE lunch, a loot bag for the children*, and access to a special show: Little Bear – V.I.P. Appearance.

Now in its 25th year, the World Partnership Walk in support of the Aga Khan Foundation Canada is an annual event designed to increase public awareness about global poverty and raise funds to support poverty reduction program in Asia and Africa. CTV CANADA AM's Beverly Thomson will be hosting the Toronto walk.

Support Seed of Life Philanthropic Organization’s fight against Sickle Cell Disease and attend the annual Hope Gala & Awards 2009! Sickle Cell Disease is deadly but beatable. With your help, we can destroy its power and give hope to those living with this disease.

Join us for an exclusive 'white party' at one of the country's most spectacular private estates! Wear your white summer attire and your most colourful and outrageous shoes and enjoy an evening of champagne, dinner, entertainment and more! Funds raised support 'Go Local,' a new youth leadership program of Free the Children, a member of Oprah's Angel Network.

Opening Night — Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The transformative power of creative and critical thinking — that's what you'll experience at OCAD's 94th annual Graduate Exhibition. Join us for a unique showcase of innovative next-generation art and design. Discover all that we add to the world. Discover OCAD+

Cocktails & Exclusive Preview of Medal-Winners’ Work, Dinner, Live Auction, and Keynote Speaker
Patron’s Table of 10 — $6,000
Individual Tickets — $500

Join us for a fantastic evening with Toronto’s top jazz and blues musicians to support YOUTHLINK’s Inner City programs for street-involved and homeless youth. Featuring musicians Jackie Richardson, Gary Kendall, Danny Marks, The Cates Fomin Project and Nick Cuda with Rachel Persaud. Guest Emcee CTV News personality Paul Bliss. Silent auction, raffle prizes and appetizers. Tickets: $35 advance/$40 door. Special group rates apply. To purchase tickets in advance please phone 416-967-1773.

Spend this Mother’s Day helping to make miracles happen! Come out to the 8th Annual Meagan’s Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope and help raise hope and awareness for pediatric brain tumours and funds for research and the devastating effects they have on children and their families. Beginning at 10am at Ontario Place, Meagan’s Walk draws thousands of participants who wind their way through downtown Toronto towards SickKids Hospital on University Avenue.

Check out St. John’s Rehab Hospital’s annual fundraiser spring event, the “Gigantic Garage Sale!” All funds raised are donated to the Hospital. Free admission, free parking.

It's not a stretch to believe that breast cancer can be beaten in our lifetime...and your stretch can make all the difference. Sign up now for Yoga In Motion - Stretch for a Cure. A 4.5 hour yoga marathon in support of life saving breast cancer research at Mount Sinai Hospital. Whatever your yoga experience, you'll have fun, feel better and help a great cause. Yoga in Motion - Stretch for a Cure.

The Waumer (Cobourg) WALK for ALS kicks off the 2009 walk season at Victoria Park in Cobourg. Last year, the event raised $85,000! Let's do it again this year! Funds raised at the WALKs help fund equipment and support services programs for people with ALS in Ontario and assist with promising Canadian research.

aWEARness Canada is a unique shopping experience where you can purchase designer fashions at discounted prices, while raising funds to support ovarian cancer research at Princess Margaret Hospital. Join Canada AM’s Beverly Thomson for this special shopping opportunity where your purchases of fabulous designer fashions translate into gifts for life!

As part of Toronto’s 29th Annual Pride Week celebration, the LGBTTIQQ2S communities, families and friends will unveil this year’s Pride Parade on Sunday June 28th at 2 pm. It will shine with all colours of the rainbow and showcase the wonders of our heritage as one community.

Woodbridge Expansion Area District Park – Featuring Tony Paglia presenting the best inspirations from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett

Pride Week is one of the largest Pride's in the world and Pride Toronto is proud to present a multitude of diverse Pride Week Events produced by our partner organizations as a part of Pride Week on June 19 - 28, 2009. For a full schedule of Official Pride Week Events, including dates, times and locations, please visit www.pridetoronto.com/festival/events.

The City of Vaughan celebrates its 15th annual series of professional summer concerts! Join us on June 16th for a concert featuring A Roy.L Tribute to Johnny Cash & Roy Orbison!

Billed ''Sunset in Barbados, Indulge Your Senses'', the 6th Annual Barbados Charity Ball will treat guests to an evening of fine dining accented with Barbadian delicacies, dancing to the Caribbean rhythms of Prince Cave and the All Stars in a distinctly Barbadian romantic setting, silent auction; and an opportunity to win a fabulous door prize.

The Barbados Charity Ball is the main fundraising event of Barbados Ball Canada Aid and is organized in partnership with the Barbados Country Team. Funds raised provide scholarships forBarbadian youth attending Canadian universities and colleges and programs that support HIV/AIDS education and prevention.

The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a unique, two-day cycling event to take place on June 13-14, 2009. During this bold cycling journey, you will ride over 200k from Toronto to Niagara Falls! The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a brand new endeavour to do just that - conquer cancer. The funds you raise through The Ride to Conquer Cancer will deliver breakthrough research, exemplary teaching, and compassionate care at The Princess Margaret, one of the top 5 cancer research hospitals in the world.

KINSA is delighted to announce the organization's 2009 fundraising event – a cocktail reception fundraising evening featuring a live jazz performance by Juno winner Richard Underhill with a charity casino and a magnificent silent auction. All are invited to attend!

On Friday, June 12 get a taste of personal coaching for the price of a coffee. For $5 meet with a professional coach for a one-on-one conversation to unleash your power and possibility and contribute to great cause! Proceeds to benefit United Way Toronto.

The best in Canadian and International Blues talent including:
- Living Blues Magazine 2008 ''Blues Artist of the Year'' Lurrie Bell
- Memphis Blues and R&B diva Reba Russell
- Juno Award and multi Maple Blues Award winner Jack de Keyzer
The ''Don’t Lose The Blues'' Contest with draws for free prizes including:
- 2 round-trip flights to Chicago - the home of the Blues
- A Danelectro guitar
- CD's by International Blues artists
Visit the ''Don’t Lose The Blues'' Contest page for all the details
A children's amusement area
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The WALK for ALS is the ALS Society of Ontario’s signature event and largest annual fundraiser. In 2008, more than 5,000 participants raised $1.15 million. Seventy per cent of the proceeds fund the province’s equipment and support services programs, while the remaining 30 per cent funds research towards a cure.

Want to be a part of history? Luminato’s ‘The Great Canadian Tune’ is Toronto’s attempt to break the Guinness World Record for largest guitar ensemble. CTV CANADA AM’s Seamus O’Regan will host this unique community jam session.

The Toronto Challenge, which includes a 5k run, and 5k and 1k walks, is the premier fundraising event for Long-Term Care Homes and Services. All funds raised support Toronto senior programs and services. Join us for this fun, family event suitable for all ages and levels, and enjoy prizes, displays, a post run/walk barbeque and fun activities for everyone! So join us on Sunday, June 14, 2009 and take the Challenge!

The k9 Rescue Me Walk-a-thon supports k9 Rescue Groups in Ontario. The annual walk-a-thon is our largest fundraiser to support dogs in need. Please download a pledge form and walk with us to help those who cannot help themselves. Because of you rescue is possible, and we will make a difference in the lives of homeless pets.

Relay is fun, fulfilling, and your participation gives strength to our mission to eradicate cancer. Walk with us in this inspirational 12-hour overnight event as we come together and fight to make cancer history.

Now in its third year, Luminato is an annual ten-day celebration of the arts where Toronto's stages, streets, and public spaces are infused with theatre, dance, classical and contemporary music, film, literature, visual arts, and design. Luminato is designed to showcase Toronto's bustling downtown core and the cultural renaissance transforming the city's renowned concert halls, galleries, museum collections, and performing arts companies. Luminato brings Toronto's light to the world, and the world's light to Toronto. To purchase tickets visit the Luminato listings at ticketmaster.ca, or call Ticketmaster at 416-872-1111.

Scrabble Tournament: $20 registration fee includes scrumptious appetizers and prizes. 84 enthusiasts will take up the challenge to raise funds through pledges. Hosted by G Force, this fundraiser benefits the Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign in support of the heroic efforts of Africa's grandmothers in easing the pain and suffering of AIDS, through the Stephen Lewis Foundation. 905-839-2506 burbsbistro.com

The Stratford Summer Music Festival is back for 2009 with a new and outstanding musical tableau! Join us in the beautiful town of Stratford for performances by Isabel Bayrakdarian, Canada’s superstar soprano, the Canadian premiere appearance by Cameron Carpenter, the world’s hottest young organist, as well as musical lectures, Jazz Guitar Weekends at Pazzo Ristorante, the OLG Bluegrass Blowout, and a range of other musical events talents to delight every musical taste! For tickets please call 519-271-2101 or 1-800-567-1600.

Free full day event celebrating our Youth's achievements in music, dance, art and photography.

Junior Carnival provides festival goers and the surrounding community the opportunity to experience the trills and joys as young masqueraders participate in their early festival years

An evening of elegance celebrating Carnival Music and Arts.

July 26, 2009, over 300 cyclists and volunteers will take to the road to raise funds and awareness for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. The 11th Annual Friends For Life Bike Rally, presented by Scotia Bank, is a six day bike rally from Toronto to Montreal. The volunteer-driven fundraiser began in 1998 when two friends challenged each other to cycle from Toronto to Montreal to support the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation. Since its inception, the event has raised over $6 million for people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto. It is now the second largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in Canada, and “as long as there’s a reason… there’s a ride. Please give generously.

For more information, please visit www.bikerally.org or www.pwatoronto.org.

Every summer, Toronto blazes with the excitement of calypso, steel pan and elaborate masquerade costumes during the annual Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) Festival. Celebrating its 42nd anniversary, Caribana 2009 will officially kick off Monday July 14th and close Sunday, August 2nd – with events like the King and Queen Show, 2009 Caribana parade, and Nightlife parties everyday of the week – Toronto Caribana 2009 will be one of the best Caribana festivals yet!

Official Launch: 12pm to 2pm at Nathan Phillips Square

Now in its 48th year, the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is a juried showcase featuring contemporary fine art and craft. The largest outdoor art exhibition in Canada, the TOAE features established artists, undiscovered talents and innovative students! The TOAE is a charitable non-profit organization supported by volunteers, government, and individual and corporate sponsors.

York Hill District Park – Featuring Rumours, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Mackenzie Glen District Park – Featuring Elevation, a tribute to U2

Celebrate Canada's 142nd Birthday at the City of Vaughan's Family Event with FREE Concerts on the outdoor stage with headlining performer Suzie McNeil. The Concerts will kick off with Disco Inferno, followed by The Daniel Panetta Project performing popular opera and jazz tunes.

Other activities will include a FREE Kidz Zone, with inflatables, face painting, arts and crafts, water park, playground, and much more! Enjoy great food for sale.

Parking is not available on site. Free bus shuttle from local lots will be available. Details to follow.

Join the CTV gang as they enjoy a day of fun and frolic at Centreville. Indulge in a free lunch 12-2, enjoy activities and fun for the entire family.

The Fair The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is an 18-day fair taking place every August concluding on Labour Day. Throughout the course of its 130 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fourth largest in North America attracting approximately 1.3 million visitors each year.

In support the Epilepsy Toronto, this wacky and wonderful weekend event gathers most skilled and entertaining street performers in the city’s beloved St. Lawrence Market area. Buskers are gutsy magicians and acrobats who take entertainment to the next level with heart-stopping stunts.

This showcase event features an incredible display of colours and pageantry. Toronto will come alive with the sights and sounds of Carnival.

This event will highlight the various cultures of all of the Caribbean people. It's a celebration of food, song, dance, theatrical drama and story telling.

Chancellor District Park – Featuring Windsong, a high energy band delivering the best in R&B, Soul and Dance

Host: CTV’s Beverly Thomson, co-host, Canada AM What: Calling all Musicians! The Beatles, “A Little Help From My Friends” and “All You Need is Love” will be played at 3:30 p.m. on Queen Street, Niagara Falls in support of Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research in an attempt to break the world record for Largest Musical Ensemble. Who: All types of instruments and musicians are required. Cost: Registration is FREE, donations to the Breast and Ovarian Cancer Foundation are encouraged even $1 helps!

Run for the charity of your choice at the Toronto Waterfront Marathon … our CTV Team will be there … running the 5K media challenge in support of The Assaulted Women’s Helpline!

The Toronto Symphony Orchestra’s season opener will take place September 24th featuring dynamic violinist Joshua Bell, a dinner reception, and exclusive late night party at the Spoke Club.

Join CTV`s Tom Brown September 20th for the Variety Village Walk N Roll in support of children and youth with disabilities.

Join us at this year’s Freedom Gala and help support the Ontario Black History Society. This exciting event is being held in the Austin Gallery at One King West Hotel & Residences, and will feature live entertainment by Tongues Of Fire and Reggae Artist Bino, a fashion show, hot and cold food stations, door prizes and a silent auction!

Join CTV Toronto’s Ken Shaw as he hosts the annual “A Chocolate and Wine Fantasy” event, featuring a five-course banquet prepared with Lindt chocolate by Four Seasons Hotels Executive Chefs Ashley James (Los Angeles) and Claudio Rossi (Toronto) which will be paired with a selection of fine wines. Proceeds to benefit Grapes for Humanity which aims to raise funds to benefit humanitarian causes around the world with the assistance of the international wine community.

Police Services Divisions from across Ontario come together for family entertainment and friendly competition at the 127th Annual Police Games! Hosted by CTV’s Ken Shaw, fans are invited to cheer on their favourite division as they compete for bragging rights with athletic games, bicycle races, obstacle courses and tug-of-war competitions.

Join CTV`s Carol Charles for the first annual Girl Show, hosted by Leaders in Full Effect (L.I.F.E.) The Girl Show will feature local and national businesses exhibiting the best in girl fashion, education, health, wellness and much more! L.I.F.E.’s goal is to positively expose and unite young women and their families with businesses and services that can improve the quality of their lives. For more information please email Lisa Taylor at Leadersinfulleffect@ymail.com or call 416-298-9932.

Join Greenbank Public School as they celebrate their 100th anniversary! Attend this special reunion at one of the most historic schools in the region for an official ceremony at 2:00 pm followed by the burial of a time capsule and group photo of all in attendance. The celebration continues with a Social/Pub Night at the Greenbank Hall at 7:30 pm to 12:00 am. For more information please contact Gail Sheridan, Ph. 905-985-1956 or email greenbank_ps@durham.edu.on.ca.

“Join CTV’s Paul Bliss for an evening of food and fun at the 4th Annual Bone Appétit Chef Challenge in support of Osteoporosis Canada. The event will include entertainment, a silent auction, and sampling and demonstrations by celebrity chefs including Lynn Crawford, Samuel Fiore, Anthony Rose and Corbin Tomaszeski.”

Co-chaired by Earl Rotman and Victoria Webster, this magical gala evening will provide guests with an exclusive, first look at the Tut exhibition before opening to our members and to the public. Patrons will experience a fabulous cocktail reception, dancing, entertainment and lots of surprises. This is the AGO’s first gala to be held in the spectacular new Frank Gehry-designed building. An elegant evening to celebrate the opening of the magnificent King Tut exhibition, it will feature Egyptian inspired cocktails and sumptuous stationed food. Guests will arrive in black tie or glittering dress reminiscent of the spectacular courts of the pharaoh kings of Egypt. It will be a night like no other – a not-to-be missed evening in Toronto’s cultural calendar.

Bloor Street Entertains will once again bring together Toronto's most acclaimed chefs, florists and service professionals to create and host intimate dinners at over 20 prominent retail locations in the Yorkville area of Bloor Street, including Tiffany & Co., Escada, Cartier and Holt Renfrew. Over 850 guests will take part in the dinners. The illustrious gala party will return to the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) where dinner guests will join an additional 800 ticket holders for the remainder of the evening.

Experience the magic and mystery of the world of Tutankhamun at the Art Gallery of Ontario.

The inaugural True Patriot Love Tribute Dinner will be attended by Honorary Chair General Rick Hillier and special guest Chief of Defence General Walt Natynczyk. Proceeds benefit Military Families Fund, dedicated to supporting and honouring the Canadian military and their families at a time when need is great. Because even heroes need heroes.

Come see our Famous Fran's Deli, unique vendors, knitting, silent auction, baked goods, books and more.

IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING! benefits Gilda's Club Greater Toronto which provides social and emotional support for anyone touched by cancer. The most STAR-STUDDED night of the year, IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING! is an unprecedented combination of entertainment, celebrity and party, perfect to share with clients, employees, family and friends. Tickets are now on sale! Visit www.itsalwayssomething.ca.

Escape to the country this November at the 87th annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, from November 6th to the 15th at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. This year’s fair highlights include fun for the whole family. Come see the President’s Choice SuperDogs team up with International show jumpers in the $15,000 Canine Equine Challenge!

Fill your heart with Christmas as the world-famous Radio City Rockettes® bring their eye-high kicks back to Toronto in the breathtaking RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR®! Every performance of the SPECTACULAR is a glittering present full of fun and surprises for the whole family! Parents enjoy the flawless precision of the Rockettes in numbers such as the legendary “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” Children thrill as Santa takes them on a magical ride to his workshop at the North Pole, where playful rag dolls come to life! And everyone marvels at the stunning reenactment of the very first Christmas in the “Living Nativity.” Both brilliantly grand and genuinely moving, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates family memories that last a lifetime! Playing the Air Canada Centre November 16-18, 2009.

Smiling Land consists of a group of seven proud Newfoundland and Labradorians who have come together for a very important cause. This year, the Foundation is working with the Stella Burry Foundation and the Vera Perlin Society. Please see below for more details about these worthy organizations. In support of this important project, our ‘Rockin’ Big Give’ fundraiser promises to be a unique evening featuring a genuine East Coast feel. With musical performances by The Fables and Shanneyganock, Smiling Land is planning something a little different than your average, button down fundraising dinner.