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Artistech NewMedia 12 Christmas Sweaters Means a Sweet Gift for Ballet Kelowna
Thank you to our many fans and supporters - you helped put us over the top in Artistech NewMedia's fun 12 Christmas Sweaters campaign. Huge thank yous to Vivian Turgeon for championing our cause for the campaign.
Here is Vivian presenting a cheque for $1,000 to David and the Dancers.
BMO Bank of Montreal Commits to Community Outreach
Thank you to BMO Bank of Montreal for their support of our Community 
Outreach programme. Their 3-year commitment totalling $15,000 for education for youth in the communities we travel to. This programme supports Master Classes, special Matinee performances and also 'Talk Back' sessions after performances.
Canaccord Wealth Management Renews their Commitment to Pirouette
Canaccord Wealth Management is pleased be the Title Sponsor for Pirouette for the third straight year, seeing it as a very important event to Kelowna’s culture scene. "Supporting 
the arts in a thriving community is a corporate responsibility that is both a pleasure and privilege in which to participate. We see this as an unforgettable evening that benefits a strong contributor to performing arts in Kelowna" states Bruce Dickson, VP and Branch Manager.
Pirouette 2010 promises to be an even more spectacular event with Honourary Chair Jamie Maw and fiancee Yvonne Drinovz and a brigade of top Chefs preparing each course. Check out more about Pirouette here.
Delta Grand Okanagan
Pirouette is moving to the Delta Grand Okanagan and will feature a brigade of Master Chefs, under the direction of Honourary Chair Jamie Maw. Recently the dancers and Artistic Director David LaHay had the chance to meet General Manager Daniel Bibby and Executive Chef Stuart Klassen for a fun photo shoot for promoting our new Pirouette Magenta theme. Check out more about Pirouette here.
EvelineCharles Salons/Spas/Beauty MD
EvelineCharles is ensuring our dancers enjoy pampering and treatments at the two signature spas in Kelowna: Orchard Park and Playa del Sol. The dancers can give their hard-working feet a break with pedicures or other treatments with their gift certificates and all of the dancers love the cosiness of the lush EvelineCharles robes.
Kelowna Philanthropist Adopts-a-Dancer
Ballet Kelowna dancer Christina Cecchini was "adopted" by Kelowna philanthropist Tom Budd for the second season at the official launch of Ballet Kelowna's 7th Season. Pictured here, Mr. Budd is given an introduction to ballet and some pointers on how to assist a ballerina with the perfect pirouette, after which he commented “this makes me realize that everyone can enjoy ballet”. With deepest appreciation, Ballet Kelowna thanks Mr. Budd for his generous support in "adopting" his ballerina for a second season.
Thom & Associates and Fabricland Making Memories
Welcome and Thank You to Ken Thom of Thom & Associates who has made a three year commitment to sponsor the 'Making Memories' performance of the Nutcracker. This very special performance opens the door for kids to attend a favoured holiday classic for free. Other wonderful sponsors for this performance are Mel and Dina Kotler and Fabricland who are sponsoring a stocking of Holiday gifts for each child attending. In the picture, staff from Fabricland and Thom & Associates and their friends and family volunteered to sew 860 stockings for the upcoming very special 'Making Memories' performance for kids throughout the region. Partnering organisations are:
Canadian Mental Health Association Cops for Kids Charitable Foundation
Kelowna Women's Shelter Portage
Salvation Army The Bridges Services
The Daily Courier’s Be An Angel Okanagan Boys & Girls Club