The Bob Probert Memorial Ride Sunday June 24, 2012

One of the most exciting events of the year, the second annual Bob Probert Memorial Ride takes place on Sunday, June 24.  Biz X magazine is proud to be an ORIGINAL SIX sponsor of the event.

The WFCU Centre plays host of the final stop to this year’s ride where participants will be entertained by local bands: Sheez with Us who is opening for Destroyer.  Tickets are now on sale for just $15 for those wishing to attend the final stop but do not ride.      

For those wanting to take part in the ride, registration is $30 per ride/$20 per passenger.  The Bob Probert Memorial Ride is proudly presented by CAW Local 444 and Local 2458.  All proceeds from this event support the Angioplasty Program at HDGH.  For more information, please visit: www.probertride.com  and check out Pages 26 & 27 in the June issue of Biz X, found on our website at www.bizxmagazine.com

If you’d like to register for the ride early, head over to Average Joe’s Sports Bar on Friday, June 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. for the final pre-registration night.  All Probert Ride 2012 memorabilia will be for sale at this event.

And come on out and show your support for the riders...watch for Team Biz X in the sponsor pack at the beginning of the ride. Give us and all bikers a friendly wave and then come on out to the WFCU centre around 3 p.m. 

NHL players and alumni in attendance will be: Sheldon Kennedy, Chris Chelios, Doug Gilmour, Eddie Mio, Tony Amonte, Darren Banks, Ryan Wilson, Scott Parker, Dave Hutchison, Ryan VanderBussche, Danny Newman, Wayne Cowley and Wes O'Neill.

 We will also be joined by a number of OHL and AHL players.  The OHL players will be signing autographs at the WFCU Centre.  We hope to see everyone there!

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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June 8 to 10, 2012 Carrousel By The River

HEAD TO THE RIVERFRONT FESTIVAL PLAZA IN DOWNTOWN WINDSOR FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY! $5 ADMISSION ONLY

Chef Schedule	Genre	Time of
SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012
"Asian Fusion" with Chefs Mike Delmore & Helmut Markert	Culinary Demonstration	12:00	12:30
"Putting a Healthy Spin on Traditional Cultural Meals" with Chefs Victoria Milkhail & Robert Catherine	Culinary Demonstration	1:00	1:30
"Cultural Dishes with Local Ingredients" with Chefs David Chiandussi & Robert Catherine	Culinary Demonstration	2:00	2:30
David Rocco	Celebrity Chef	5:00	6:30
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2012
"Italian Fusion" with Chefs Joe Ciliberto & Robert Catherine	Culinary Demonstration	12:30	1:00
Christine Cushing	Celebrity Chef	3:00	4:30

June 2012 marks the debut of Carrousel’s Culinary Explosion Pavilion – featuring exciting cooking demonstrations and challenges highlighting different world cuisines and local ingredients.  Headliners - Chef David Rocco on June 9^th  at 5 pm, host of David Rocco’s Dolce Vita on the Food Network, and Chef Christine Cushing on June 10^th at 3 pm, host of "Fearless in the Kitchen" on OWN, will tempt our palettes with savory smells with live cooking demonstrations. Pick up Greek and Italian cooking tips to incorporate into your kitchen or simply enjoy the culinary prowess as these two Top Chefs. Reserved seating and an exclusive meet and greet with the Chef is available for only $20.

Check out www.carrouselofnations.ca for ticket details!

For the rest of the weekend, enjoy local Chefs’ demonstrations and challenges highlighting world cuisines using local ingredients.  There is also a “culinary salon” featuring rotating local chefs throughout Saturday and Sunday and special pasta making workshops in the Children’s Village.

Biz X will be there and you need to be too!

 

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Luau for Lalo: June 9, 2012 at On The Beach

Studio Kelani has started a fundraising campaign for its office manager Laloifi (the owner's mother) who is currently undergoing cancer treatment. Without OHIP it is believed her treatment could cost up to $40,000. Every penny counts!

On Saturday June 9, 2012 at 5 pm... the  'Luau for Lalo' (A.K.A. warrior princess) fundraiser takes place at the scenic and tropical 'On the Beach Volleyball' & and 'On the Beach Bar & Grill' (http://www.onthegreenindoorgolf.com/onthebeach/index.html).

Tickets are $20 which include pig roast, exciting live entertainment & door prizes. There will also be running a volleyball tournament (tournament entry fee: $15 per person; $60 per team/ corporate sponsorship encouraged). 100% of the proceeds go to Laloifi's treatment.

You can purchase tickets on line (www.studiokelani.com) or at various locations T.B.A. including Studio Kelani (3774 Walker Road/ lower level of Absolute Chiropractic Wellness Centre) & Absolute Chiropractic Wellness Centre (3774 Walker Road).

Thank you and we hope to see you there!

***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY EVENT! THERE WILL BE AT LEAST ONE VOLLEYBALL SAND COURT FOR THE KIDS! AND A FACE PAINTER!***

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Women’s Economic Forum invites the public to attend on May 22, 2012

The Women’s Economic Forum of Windsor invites the general public to attend their monthly business dinner meeting on May 22, 2012 to hear Donna Messer speak on “The Power of One – Being a Leader and Taking that First Step”.

Donna Messer is the “Queen of Networking”, she’s an author, speaker and coach, an inspiring and passionate motivator, that has addressed thousands of people on three continents. Donna a former broadcast journalist, and is the author of more than 4,000 articles published around the world. Her book Effective Networking Strategies is a Canadian best seller. She hosts both radio and television programs, interviewing Canadians with a story to tell. Donna is social media savvy, and knows the importance of international visibility. She serves on the Executive Board for Women in Food Industry Management, is an active Rotarian and is on the board for The United Way of Oakville. 

The Women’s Economic Forum is a meeting for businesswomen, and provides networking with the opportunity to increase business, skills, and relationships with other professional women. The event will be held at the Other Place Catering and Reception Centre located at 1395 Walker Road, Windsor Ontario.

You are welcome to come and bring a friend. You will see first hand how WEF works to support each other and you will have an opportunity to promote your own business, introduce your service or organization by expanding your network with supporting members. This is an exciting meeting you will not want to miss!

 The cost is $25 for WEF members, $35 for guests. Registration and networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the speaker at 7:30 p.m.

Deadline for reservations is noon Friday, May 20th, 2012.

 Tickets can be obtained by calling the WEF Hotline at (519) 992-5993 or by emailing administrator@womenseconomicforum.com. For more information visit womenseconomicforum.com

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Get Your Ticket & DeStress On May 14, 2012

DeStress 2012: Martinis, Manicures, and Much, Much More!

“DeStress 2012: Martinis, Manicures, and Much, Much More” is back for its 5^th year and promises to be THE event for the ladies of Windsor-Essex!! Check out the April issue of Biz X, online at bizxmagazine.com to read more!

 The DeStress 2012 Event Committee is excited to announce that tickets are now available for the 5^th Annual DeStress Event in support of The Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County.  “Thanks to the support of sponsors like Biz X Magazine, Mix 96.7, Corbett Productions, Coffee & Cream and The Ciociaro Club of Windsor, for only $50, ladies will receive a Martini, Mini-Manicure, Full Pasta Dinner, Event Gift Bag, Door Prize Ticket, and much, much more,”says Rukshini Ponniah, Executive Director of The Distress Centre. 

The “MORE” includes relaxing Massages and various Spa Services which attendees can purchase for only $5-$10, entertainment and delectable desserts of course, to name a few.  Ponniah adds, “Women deserve to take a night off, to relax, rejuvenate, get pampered, and have fun with their friends.  Also, falling the day after Mother’s Day, DeStress is not only the ULTIMATE Ladies’ Night Out, it is also the PERFECT Mother’s Day Gift for the amazing moms and women out there who claim they have everything!”

Date:                Monday, May 14^th, 2012

Time:                Doors open at 5:00 (Manicure Appointments begin at 5:30)

Location:          Ciociaro Club of Windsor (3745 North Talbot Rd, Oldcastle/ON)

Tickets:            $50

Ticket Sellers:   Anne’s on the Avenue (344 Manning Road, St. Clair Beach), Rose City Ford (6333 Tecumseh Rd. E), Linda’s Fashions and Accessories (2492 Dougall Ave, Windsor) and Victoria Boutique (5841 Malden Rd. – Unit 142, LaSalle)

For event information, to volunteer as a manicurist or esthetician, or inquire about being a vendor, please email DeStressWE@gmail.com or visit www.dcwindsor.com/destress.

DeStress is the major annual fundraiser which supports The Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County, a local organization which provides crisis intervention, suicide prevention, emotional support, and community referrals to anyone who calls the Distress Line.  The service is available from 12 noon to 12 midnight, 365 days a year, and is available for anyone who needs support and calls the Distress Line at 519-256-5000.  The Distress Line is answered by highly trained, dedicated, and caring Phone Volunteers who provide free, confidential, and anonymous emotional support to callers.  The Distress Centre, a registered Canadian Charity, is funded primarily by the United Way of Windsor-Essex and depends on fundraisers such as DeStress to help support volunteer education and community outreach efforts.
To find out more about the Distress Centre, its service, its volunteer opportunities, or to make a donation, please visit www.dcwindsor.com.  Those in need of emotional support are encouraged to call 519-256-5000 between noon and midnight.
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About the Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County: The Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County, a registered charity, is funded primarily by The United Way of Windsor-Essex.  It exists to provide emergency crisis intervention, suicide prevention, emotional support and referrals to community resources, by telephone, to people in Windsor and the surrounding area.  Currently, 75 highly trained and extremely dedicated Phone Volunteers help provide this valued service between the hours of 12 pm and 12 am, 365 days a year.  Approximately 4,000 callers use and appreciate this service on an annual basis.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Donate Clothes May 1&2; And Shop 4 A Cause Later That Night!

Shopping. Sips. Sweets. For a cause.

May 2, 2012

Whoever said you couldn’t buy happiness, simply didn’t know where to go shopping!

Get ready for a fabulous, fashionable evening that will make your closet, wallet, and heart happy...

The first ever SOIREE in the CITY event that can be summed up as “shopping, sips & sweets, for a cause” is coming to Windsor on May 2, 2012 from 7pm-11pm on at LOFT Nightclub in downtown Windsor (www.loftwindsor.com). Ages 19+ are welcome.

While all this may be fabulous enough, the star of the show is most definitely the shopping. Local fashionistas are asked to donate their “gently loved” quality clothing, shoes, purses & accessories. For every 5 items donated, they will receive a ticket to redeem toward 1 FREE item. The best part: not only do sales help a great cause everything is priced at just $5!  There is no dress code for this event, but feel free to look fabulous and strut through the door.

Clothing donation drop offs can be made Tuesday May 1 from 10AM-2PM at St. Angela Hall (750 Erie Street East, Windsor) or on May 2 from noon-3PM at LOFT Nightclub (20 Chatham Street East, downtown Windsor.) For those who wish to donate items but can’t make these dates a pick-up service can be arranged by contacting fashionistanation@gmail.com. Items are inspected to meet strict quality standards. Criteria is as follows: “gently loved” clothing, shoes, purses, & accessories that: have been purchased in the last 2-3 years and are free of rips, holes, stains & missing hardware.  Items must be clean. All sizes & brands are welcome. Guests will also be able to shop from a selection of specially priced dresses & extras from www.fashionistanation.com

The exciting girl’s night out event will benefit The FEARLESS & FABULOUS Project. The project focuses on making memories, & making a difference via positive, personal experiences in the lives of local women battling breast cancer or in remission. In addition to advocating breast health it provides “fabulous” silk headscarves, wraps, hats, wigs, accessories, & feel-good pampering. This includes but is not limited to spa days and professional beauty photo shoots celebrating courage, strength, & hope. The FEARLESS & FABULOUS project was founded by local entrepreneur Amber Gates-Conflitti as a way for her online dress rental & accessories company www.fashionistanation.com (event host) to get involved with a cause close to her heart, in a very direct way.

The Breast Health Center at Windsor Regional Hospital is partnering with the project, as proceeds from this event stay local to help local women.

  The SOIREE in the CITY special guest lineup for the evening includes: local DJ sensation Joey Beatz (www.freshbeatzproductions.com), sensuality coach & Passion Party diva Tamilynn Edwards, and professional “speed artist” Dave Santia presenting “The ART of ROCK n ROLL” with his first ever appearance in Canada. Dave is famous for his collectable music & movie legend paintings created on giant 5ft canvases. All paintings are done “live” to corresponding music, and typically completed within just 2-7 minutes. 

Guests will have a chance to bid on exclusive artwork at the event. Anticipated work may include icons such as Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, & Madonna just to name a few, with proceeds benefiting The FEARLESS & FABULOUS Project.

 A specialty martini menu will be offered exclusively for the event, with fashionista inspired themes. Martini cocktails can be purchased for $5 each. Bursting with swanky atmosphere, guests will enjoy a live DJ, decadent dessert buffet, specialty martinis, a silent fashion auction, raffle prizes, giveaways, & some very special guests

For more information please visit www.fashionistanation.com/EVENTS

 “Breast cancer does not define who these woman are. They are all  fearless & fabulous in their own right.  I believe the focus should not just be on the disease itself, but directly on the women so bravely fighting it.”

~Amber Gates-Conflitti
Founder, The Fearless & Fabulous Project.


by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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