A Few "Gatherings" for Spring and Summer...

I wanted to update everyone on a selection of the past events that Gatherings Event Planning has worked on this past Spring and Summer. Its been quite a busy one...

Toronto Hydro "Take a Load Off" Spring Campaign

For the launch of the 2008 Spring Campaign, "Take a Load Off Toronto", Gatherings Event Planning transformed the Toronto Hydro building on Carlton Street into a laundry room. The new campaign was launched to promote the use of clotheslines in the City of Toronto which in turn limits the amount of power a single dryer uses. We hung several clotheslines from the buildings walls and filled them with colourful t-shirts and shorts and built an indoor laundry room, complete with energy efficient washers and dryers. The main press launch occurred on April 18th, with speaker Dalton McGuinty hanging his very own t-shirt on the clothesline to officially kick-off the campaign.

danceology Grand Opening

With a large Grand Opening Party scheduled, danceology contacted Gatherings Event Planning to do the PR for the event. The danceology studio is located in the heart of Liberty Village. This former warehouse space has been transformed into Toronto’s newest modern and fresh dance space. danceology provides a social dance opportunity, where its mission is to connect Toronto through dance and enhance the lives and relationships of all its members through movement and harmony. The Grand Opening saw over 120 people and various media, all helping to toast the new studio and its success.

Clarkson 200th Celebration

The Village of Clarkson in Mississauga celebrated their 200th Anniversary on Saturday June 21st, with an all day Village-wide celebration. Activities included horse and buggy rides, petting zoo, children's games and facepainting. Entertainment included, Judy- The Manners Lady, Beauty Queen Grace Martin, The Metis Fiddlers, Virgil Scott, Krista Blondin's Janis Jopplin Tribute and many more. Guests were Mississauga's Mayor Hazel McCallion, Councillor Pat Mullins and CityTv's Francis D'Souza.

And of course...

FastLane

Gatherings Event Planning and CityEvents hosted 3 successful and sold-out FastLane events in May, June and July.

The staff at Gatherings Event Planning have been busy working hard all summer long planning many events for the Fall. We're all looking forward to another busy event season...

August FastLane Patio Party

Following a sold-out event in July, FastLane is back again on another trendy popular rooftop Patio Party for August.

FastLane has quickly become one of the most sought after Young Professional Networking events of its kind in the city. FastLane offers a unique approach to networking, by connecting urban professionals in a variety of industries, between the age of 25 and 40. FastLane features monthly themed networking events, where professionals can meet new people, trade tips and make beneficial contacts while unwinding in a relaxing environment.

It's an opportunity for you to connect with people and expand your business without feeling like you’re giving a presentation or pitch. FastLane fosters new connections quickly and maintains a fun social environment. Closed business has been made at past FastLane events!!

August’s FastLane Patio Party will be held at Cheval Bar, located in the trendy neighbourhood of King Street West. Cheval’s patio offers remarkable views of the city, refreshing beverages and stunning brickwork.

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Group rates are also available.

Remember to purchase your tickets soon, as space is limited and this event will sell out.

Come and join the après work Patio Party on Tuesday August 26, 2008

When: Tuesday August 26, 2008
6:00-9:30pm

Where: Cheval Bar
606 King Street West (King and Portland)

Cost: $25 in Advance or $30 at the door, Group Rates also available.
Your ticket includes a complementary beverage, hors d’oeuveres and a
gift bag

To Purchase your tickets visit http://fastlane.eventbrite.com/ or call 416-558-0001

FastLane is hosted by CityEvents and Gatherings Event Planning. For more information visit http://www.torontocityevents.ca/ and http://www.gatheringseventplanning.com/.

FastLane @ The Spoke Club

Last night Gatherings Event Planning and CityEvents hosted our forth FastLane Event at The Spoke Club. This months FastLane was the most successful yet...

This month we decided to have the event at The Spoke Club, a members only social club, loacted in the heart of the King West neighborhood. This month FastLane paired up with ideaNation, a Nationally registered not-for-profit chairty who's mission is to inspire, connect, and support people who want to make a difference by developing community projects that support social change. In support of ideaNation we had many gratious donations of products and services from the local community that we were able to put into a Silent Auction. All the proceeds from the Silent Auction went towards ideaNation. We were able to raise over $1500 for ideaNation and their continued success.

This month we also had a record number of attendees, over 100 people, causing the event to sell-out!! There was a great turn out of people, all making new connections with other young professionals in the GTA.

We're already planning another FastLane event for Tuesday August 26th, so be sure to mark your calandars off.

FastLane- Tuesday July 29, 2008

FastLane: Connecting Fast Minds

After 3 trend-setting and successful après work events in April, May and June, FastLane is revving its engines once again, and waving its Green Flag at Summertime!!

FastLane offers a unique approach to connecting urban professionals in a variety of industries, between the age of 25 and 40. FastLane is where professionals can meet new people; trade tips and make beneficial contacts while unwinding in a relaxing environment. The price of your ticket includes 1 complimentary beverage, appetizers and the opportunity to mix and mingle with the industries best!

Now it’s time to start your engines for Summertime and join the crowd at the FastLane Summer Social. This month's FastLane will be a Apres Work Patio Party will be held at the Exclusive Members Only Spoke Club, located in the fast-paced King Street West neighbourhood.

When: TUE. July 29, 2008, 6:00 - 9:30 pm
Where: The Spoke Club (http://www.thespokeclub.com/)
600 King Street West, 4th Floor (King and Portland)
Cost: $25 in Advance or $30 at the door, Group Rates also available

Your ticket includes a complementary beverage and hors d'oeuvresTo Purchase your tickets visit http://fastlane.eventbrite.com or call 416-558-0001.

Remember to buy your tickets soon, as space is limited and get ready to wave your Green Flag at Summertime!!!

Hosted by: www.torontocityevents.ca and www.GatheringsEventPlanning.com

Join the FastLane Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups.php?id=512176686&gv=12#/group.php?gid=24694800824
Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=18407284141
Check out the video coverage of April's FastLane. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2kzqvwAo7M

Welcome

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to the new Gatherings Event Planning Blog!!

I will be writing a weekly blog on behalf of the team at Gatherings, which will give you an inside look at the behind-the-scenes actions, challenges, stresses and outcomes of our events.

I guess the best way to begin the first blog entry is to introduce Gatherings Event Planning to you and some of our key team members.

About Gatherings Event Planning
Impress your guests...
Gatherings Event Planning and Fundraising is a full service event planning company located in Toronto, Ontario. We can finesse the ideas you bring to us, or take control of the planning from brainstorming to completion. You call the shots, we make things happen.

Our Key Team Players
Kendra Court- President
Kendra has taken on the challenges of personal training pharmaceutical and medical sales and now the exciting world of event planning and fundraising. As a woman comfortable in stilettos or sneakers the board room a hip boutique or at an outdoor BBQ Kendra brings her versatility and style-savvy spirit to the planning of your event. In the short time Gatherings has been operational in the Toronto area Kendra’s personal and corporate planning portfolio include an impressive array of charity fundraising events product launches book parties sport tournaments abroad exclusive shopping parties team-building events weddings conferences trade shows and forums.

Nadene Schuster- Wedding Coordinator
Nadene has been planning and executing weddings for the last 10 years which has included intimate outdoor weddings in Banff to the grandeur of a country club. With her incredible eye for details and a wealth of knowledge from previous experience Nadene can help to make one of the most important days of your life into one of the most memorable and stress free!

Jill Garner- Event Coordinator
Having worked for over 10 years in the hospitality and special events sectors in both Alberta and Ontario Jill joins the team at Gatherings as an Event Coordinator with an Honours Diploma in Special Event Planning and Destination Tourism from George Brown College. Her outgoing and friendly attitude as well as her attention to detail and creativity makes her a valuable member of the Gatherings team. Jill has a reputation for anticipating client’s needs and always goes that extra mile.

Be sure to check out our website http://www.gatheringseventplanning.com/ for more information about the company, staff, our events and a full list of Gatherings services.

I invite you to join me each week to read the Blog and see whats new and happening at Gatherings!!

Cheers,

Jill Garner
Event Coordinator
Gatherings Event Planning