The Timebenders will get the dance floor hopping next month at the 13th annual Imagine gala in Coquitlam, a major fundraiser for Share Family and Community Services.
The show band is the “Beats” in the Beats and Bites-themed event, which also includes a food competition judged by guests and Tri-City mayors Richard Stewart (Coquitlam), Greg Moore (Port Coquitlam), Mike Clay (Port Moody) and John McEwen (Anmore).
Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the gala — happening on March 10 in the Molson Canadian Theatre at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver — includes “Bites” from such Tri-City restaurants as Mr. Mikes, Austin Gourmet, Romers and White Spot.
Besides eating and dancing, guests can also hear from emcee Al Murdoch — the voice of the Vancouver Canucks — have their photo snapped, play games and bid on prizes in the live and silent auctions, said Valerie Hutton, Share’s fund development director (silent auction items will be available starting Feb. 26 via sharesociety.ca/imagine).
Another Imagine money-maker is its raffle, of which tickets are now available at any Vancity branch in the Tri-Cities for $10 each or $25 for three. The winners get:
• first prize, a trip for two to Las Vegas (including airfare, hotel, accommodation at the Hard Rock Hotel and show tickets, donated by Hard Rock Casino Vancouver);
• second prize, a two-night stay at Predator Ridge Resort in Vernon for four people plus a round of golf (courtesy of the main gala sponsor, Wesbild Holdings);
• and third prize, a $250 Visa gift card plus a $250 donation to the Share food bank, in the winner’s name (donated by Vancity credit union).
Share CEO Claire MacLean said the Imagine gala helps the agency deliver much-needed social service programs to Tri-City residents of all ages.
“Your generosity helps us to continue to connect, engage and strengthen our community — from children who need extra support to grow and learn, to youth and adults struggling with addiction issues, to refugee families and their young children to seniors in need of assistance,” MacLean said in a news release. “Together, we can make sure everyone has a chance to reach their full potential.”
Last year’s gala, which had the theme Through the Looking Glass, brought in more than $103,000 for the organization.
• For tickets at $90 for the Imagine gala on March 10, visit sharesociety.ca/imagine.
jcleugh@tricitynews.com
