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害羞草研究所淚 heard Blumer was in town and when he was here last, we hosted a fundraiser dinner at Crown & Thieves that sold out two nights in a row,害羞草研究所 said Brent Marshall. 害羞草研究所淚t seems like too good an opportunity to pass up to make a difference for kids here.害羞草研究所
Blumer is in the area developing a new TV series with local filmmaker Norm Coyne. He has had a number of roles on different Food Network shows, including as the host of 害羞草研究所淲orld害羞草研究所檚 Weirdest Restaurants害羞草研究所.
Marshall is covering all costs of the dinner, which is a five-course meal curated by Blumer and local chef James Holmes hosted at winery owner Jason Parkes害羞草研究所 home.
The event is the evening of March 6.
People with disabilities represent 5,500 residents in West Kelowna. Fundraising efforts for Julia害羞草研究所檚 Junction have already reached $692,557 with an overall goal of $800,000.
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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