Archive for January, 2009

The Toni & Guy Anniversary show is getting buzz on one of the more popular blogs in town. Here’s what Hummingbird604 has to say about where to be next Thursday!

I’m really happy that Toni & Guy are supporting Beauty Night, as it is a really awesome charity! The event will take place at a Vancouver landmark - The Penthouse.

via Toni & Guy Fashion Event Feb 5th for Beauty Night | Hummingbird604.com.

Hope to see everyone there!!!!

Beauty Night Society is happy to welcome Julia Saunders as Vice President of its board. “Julia has been a director at large for several years and we are excited to have her serve as vice president,” says Beauty Night Founder and President, Caroline MacGillivray.

“Julia has wonderful leadership skills. I have enjoyed working with her on various projects. ”

VALENTINE’S DAY 2009:

CHOCOLATE FOR CHOCOLATE LOVERS.

MONEY FOR CHARITY.

Mink Chocolates celebrates Valentine’s Day 2009 with the limited-time, seasonally available ‘Love Potion 2.0’- our flirtatious, special edition, ganache-filled Chocolate Hearts within a Heart — and the exclusive, lustful ‘Romeo & Juliet’ Chocolate Bar. This year, Mink will donate 5% of all sales from both items, together with 100% of our staff’s tips to our February charity of choice, Beauty Night Vancouver, a local organization that helps women who face difficult life challenges regain their self-esteem and confidence.

Each month since our inception, the socially-conscious staff of Mink Chocolates has donated 100% of their accrued tips to a local registered charity, as part of our ‘Mink Cares Program’. Beauty Night Vancouver is a non-profit, volunteer-based charity that provides makeovers and other wellness programs to marginalized adults and youth.

Their programs provide tools and skills for clients to increase their self esteem and find the inner strength to make positive changes in their lives.

Mink Chocolates is a Vancouver-based company that manufactures an extensive line of infatuating, hand-crafted, locally made chocolate bars and bon bons sold under the Mink brand exclusively through: Mink A Chocolate Café, located at 836 West Hastings.

One of Vancouver’s most popular voices in the blogging community took a few minutes to interview Beauty Night Founder and President, Caroline MacGillivray.

http://www.miss604.com/2009/01/beauty-night-vancouver-an-interview-with-caroline.html

Thank you Miss 604.

On January 25th, Splash 2009 event is in Toronto. This event promises to be exciting experience for those in the beauty world.

Beauty Night Society brochures and volunteer information will be available at the event. Beauty Night is looking for volunteers in the Beauty industry for upcoming events in Toronto.

Resumes can be sent to [email protected]
http://www.stylecanada.ca/index.php?pr=the-style-show

Block off February 5th! Toni and Guy are celebrating their 10 year anniversary! The fashion show - war time fashions and hair promises to be a great time! This historical event will be happening at one of the oldest night clubs in the history of Vancouver - the Penthouse.

Tickets for the event are $30 and total proceeds are being donated to Beauty Night. Beauty Night is proud to be a part of this event!

I’ve got my fingers crossed that Nancy Black - who designed the Beauty Night Xmas stockings will be show casing some of her pieces. (to be confirmed!)

http://vancouvertoniguy.blogspot.com/2009/01/toni-fashion-event-february-5th.html“>

Hi everyone, Happy New Year! Today is the first Monday back at Life Skills for the Makeover Program! I want to thank everyone who supported Beauty Night last year and hope that you continue to be involved this year! Our schedule is up under the volunteer 2009 schedule.

So far our schedule is similar to last year. Most of our programming is at Portland Hotel Society’s Life Skill Centre at 412 E Cordova. 6-9pm.

Makeover Nights Monday Nights from 6-9pm.

Stretch and Women’s Writing Group Tuesday Nights from 6-9pm.

Wednesday (first Wed of the month except July 1st) Health Contact Centre 166 E Hastings 6-9pm

Wednesday, Cheque issue - board meetings, location tba

Thursday,Chair Fit and Women’s Writing Group 6-9pm

On Monday, February 9th, we will celebrate Valentine’s Day. Thanks to the overwhelming response to our Annual Xmas Stocking Drive, we have managed to stuff 8 boxes of gift bags for our 2nd annual Valentine’s Day celebration. Last year, a certain gentleman dolled up in his tux and presented each lady with a box of chocolates and a rose. I am hoping we will be able to do the same thing this year. Our planning meeting for this event will be this Sunday at noon. Location TBA - please call me if you are interested in getting involved.

Starting in February 2009, Katie Benjamin and Tyla Flexman will be starting the Womyn’s Gym project. This program sponsored through Telus will be facilitated by Katie and Tyla. They will be coordinating kinesiologist students with Beauty Night clients. They will work on setting and achieving fitness goals on a one on one basis. Katie has volunteered for Beauty Night for years. Both Katie and Tyla have volunteered for the fitness program since September 2008 and we are excited to add personal training to the group fitness component.

Other developments are through the literacy program. We are just confirming upcoming workshops in blogging, journaling and card making. We are still taking applications for 3rd party fundraisers.

If you are interested in throwing one, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]. Previous 3rd party fundraisers have included hair cut a thons, fashion shows, auctions, and many more.

Beauty Night Toronto.

Toronto’s executive director Ann Roche has given her resignation. Ann has been a tremendous asset for Beauty Night. Toronto Beauty Night will not be the same without. She has been the life and soul of Toronto hosting two Beauty Nights a month. We are looking for volunteers to facilitate Beauty Night in Toronto. Please email [email protected] with a cover letter and your resume if you are interested in getting involved. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Sincerely, Caroline