Prime Minister will attend Leaside 100 Gala

Playing for Leaside

Prime Minister Stephen Harper will attend the Leaside 100 Gala Saturday night in the community where he grew up.  Mr. Harper will jet into Toronto in time to take part in opening remarks along with Premier Wynne and John Carmichael,  the member for Don Valley West.  It was generally not known whether the prime minister would make an appearance at the gala, but the notice was posted on Mr. Harper’s website Friday evening. The gala is an ambitious buffet dinner being held in the All Canadian Self-Storage Facility at 1 Laird Drive, a location which is right across the street from the Leaside Arena where he played as a kid. The event is sold out. It will offer celebrants a chance to immerse themselves in the history of the town and enjoy such things as a Champagne/Martini reception with hors d’oeuvres, some vintage 1913 dancing, and a photo-op with a Leaside-built 1928 Durant automobile. There will be a gourmet dinner catered by Grilltime from just up the street on Laird Drive. Music will be provided by the Toronto All Star Big Band and Celebrity MCs are David Sparrow and Deb McGrath.