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Beach House Festival of Lights

Dec 2, 2003

By Catherine Barr

 

The Beach House at Dundarave Pier threw the switch on its annual Festival of Lights last Tuesday. Mayor Ron Wood and other dignitaries helped with the opening ceremonies while inside the restaurant, Beach House staff welcomed guests and tree sponsors with a special invite only reception. Come on out and see the trees, vote for your favourites and take part in the activitie which run until Jan 2. Check out <festivaloflights.westvancouver.com> for more info.
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PICT0075.jpg 		Harvest Project executive director  David Richards (left) made opening night speeches and threw the switch with West Van Mayor Ron Wood.
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PICT0077.jpg 		The Beach House gals.
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PICT0078.jpg 		Beach House co-owner Doug Mason, son Lucas and wife Carla were happy to see the restaurant so full of generous donors.
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PICT0080.jpg 		Beach House manager Ken Beasley (left) celebrated the lighting of the trees with Linda Davies and actor/hubby Jackson, of Beachcombers fame.
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PICT0081.jpg 		Nine year-old Kurtis Balogh (left) and dad Peter were more than proud of seven-year-old Justin Balogh whose winning design appears on all the Beach House Festival posters.
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PICT0082.jpg 		Super-women always network, according to S.W.A.N. (Successful Women Always Network) president Cathy
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PICT0083.jpg 		Beach House hostess Denise Byford and hubby/chef Robert entertained guests alongside lead singer Leslie Harris, of jazz group "lesismore".
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PICT0084.jpg 		Beautiful nine-year-old Desiree Schmitt sparkled even brighter than the lights on the pier.

 

     
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