THE SOCIAL CALENDAR

JULY 17

Aurora Gala

Raise a glass at the Friends for Life Society’s summer soiree. Join a stylish group atop the spectacular rooftop garden of the Vancouver Club for an evening filled with music, fine food and entertainment. vancouverfriendsforlife.ca

JULY 29

Love Is Love Gala White Rock’s marquee Pride fundraiser party is an unforgettable celebration of diversity and inclusion, including drag performances, live and silent auction and more. whiterockpride.com

4. Julia and Donald Leung of Donald’s Fine Foods ignited the evening of giving with a donation of $1 million. Major gifts also came from Johnny Fong, John and Linda Wong, Rick and Lauren Ilich and Jason and Emily Ko.

5. After a pandemic pause, the gala returned with television personalities Todd Talbot and Lisa Wu hosting the marquee fundraiser at the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel.

6. Singer Shannon Chung and pianist Libby Yu performed at the sold-out soiree. Over seven years, the Time to Shine gala has raised over $22.6 million in support of Vancouver Coastal Health’s most urgent needs.

AUGUST 10

Picnic on the Pier

A magical evening overlooking the Pacific on the iconic White Rock Pier, this is the ultimate al fresco cocktail party featuring the most impressive longtable dinner. Proceeds will benefit Peace Arch Hospital. pahfoundation.ca