Rotary Wine Gala

AS you entered through the main door of Capilano Mall on Saturday Oct. 19, friendly hosts greeted you beneath a magnificent red and white wine balloon archway. You had to listen carefully for the music admist the hum of the crowd as a cast of thousands congregated for one fabulous evening of food and wine. The North Shore Rotary Gala Wine Festival was a HUGE success (a bigger crowd, I have not seen). All four Rotary Clubs on the North Shore took part raising money for local charities. Featuring local restaurants and wineries, guests got to sample their fill. Volunteers helped make it all happen.

	NS News controller and rotary member Doug Foot teamed with former district governor Jacqui McTavish to remind everyone about "A Safe Ride Home".
	Ali Khanegsahi and wife Farida, both visiting from Switzerland, came to the event with West Vancouver's Mohammed "Dr. Mo" Dadbeh.
	big The sweet sounds of the Aliqua choir echoed through the Capilano mallways. Singers Erin Bishop (left), Christina Mackintosh, Anna Rogers and Katy Mascott are all talented members.
	RBC Dominions' Arif Devji (left) came to the event with fellow finance friends Azim Jamal and Hanif Mamdani.
	Deb Janzen (left) and Helene Crawford were happy to hear that Helene's husband, Canucks' coach Marc Crawford, came away with a tie this night in California.
	Maxxium Canada's public relations and special events man Tom Cox was busy filling up glasses with his product.
	Sampling some reds were Michele Kvarnstrom (left) and Patrice Nazareno.
	Following this group around can only lead to the best kind of trouble. Bob Price, Lynda Thorson, Marc Morin and Betina Martell toasted the occasion together.
	Peter Miles didn't mind being caught between these two lovely ladies, namely Jocelyn McLean (left) and Susan Clyne.
	Enjoying a great girls' night out were Angel Restoration's Sonia McLeod (left), Angela Calla and Jennifer Harrington.
	Earl's restaurant was one of the many food booth set up to serve food and goodies. Matthew Glavind (left), Aliya Kara and Vic Venu had lots of fun.

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