Gala Expo 2010

The Gala Expo wedding and Prom showcase brings a bright spot to the depths of our Maritime winter! Slated for February 21 at the Moncton Coliseum Complex, this gala event showcases wedding and prom fashions and related goods and services for the prospective prom attendee and bride looking forward to hallmark events in their lives. The second annual event, and one of the largest of its kind in Atlantic Canada, the Gala Expo is certainly the most unique in the quality of its prize packages and in its gown sale which will feature over a thousand gowns. The Gala Expo attracts grads, brides, and exhibitors from across Atlantic Canada, bringing a wide range of choice to graduation and wedding planners all under one roof! The Gala Expo will feature idea-driven exhibits and interactive booths with onsite as well as Internet access. Featured exhibitors include and are not limited to: Beauty & Cosmetics, Bridal & Prom Fashions, Bridal Showers Bachelor(ette) Parties, Caterers, Dance Studios, Decorators, Drycleaners Preservation, Engravers, Esthetics, Financial Services, Flowers, Gifts, Hair Salons and Stylists, Health Fitness, Home, Honeymoon & Travel & Accommodations, Invitations Stationary, Jewellers – Diamond Gold, Jewellery & Accessories, Limousine & Transportation, Marriage License, Music Entertainment, Officiants, Photographers, Rentals, Seamstresses, Spas, Tanning, Tuxedos Suits, Venues, Videographers, Wedding Planners Consultants.

Fashion shows, dance and all-day musical entertainment will highlight this exciting event along with the much anticipated gown sale which offers up to 80% off on featured gowns. There will be gowns by over 50 high couture designers with such well known names as Atelier Pronovias, Alfred Sung, Alfred Anegelo, After Six, Alyce, and Anjolique, and more. There will be special offers and prize draws including the popular “Win a Car” ACS Formals Customer Appreciation Draw which will give away clear title of a new Dodge Caliber right there at the show courtesy of a major sponsor, Can-Am Chrysler.

Along with all the fun and excitement the Gala Expo brings to attendees from all across Atlantic Canada, a deep commitment to giving back to community underlies this event. $2.00 of each $13.00 ticket is donated to a non-profit organization like the IWK, and the $2.00 sale of each of 500 Wedding Bells magazine will go to the IWK. Local schools will be in attendance with their own fund raising as well, and 10¢ from each new member to join the ACS Formals Facebook site will also go to IWK.

ACS Formals of Rivernew, N.B., is the driving force behind the creation of the Gala Expo and is also its main sponsor. A family-owned and operated business since 1976, ACS Formals offers a one-stop shopping environment for formal occasions such as proms and weddings. Located at 830 Coverdale Road in Riverview, N.B., ACS Formals carries a wide inventory that includes bridal wear, tuxedos, shoes, veils, gloves, jewellery, and other accessories. Also carrying wedding props such as archways, floral stands, decorations, tableware, and invitations, ACS Formals has everything needed for that “dream wedding.”

ACS Formals is the vision of owner Johan Levyssohn who heads a team of professional seamstresses, tailors, and wedding consultants whose goal is to provide excellence in service and the finest products in the business in helping the bride and groom to achieve the wedding of their dreams.

“Our primary goal is the commitment to doing everything possible to provide you with superior products and service that exceed your expectations. This is our number one priority and results from flexibility, quality, and attention to detail,” says Johan Levyssohn. “We are looking to build on the success of last year with a show that is twice the size, featuring over a thousand gowns and encompassing two arenas. Attendees are encouraged to buy tickets early online or in store to avoid lineups, and those attending the gown sale should view “gown sale tips” from the Gala Expo website at www.galaexpo.ca.”

For more information on Gala Expo 2010 or on ACS Formals, contact Johan Levyssohn at 386-3889, e-mail at thegala@rogers.com, or visit their detailed website where you will certainly find “everything to make your special day the most beautiful it can be!”

Muriel Tingley’s Doggie Booth

One might say that Muriel Tingley has gone to the dogs! Her booth at the Marché Moncton Market is filled with everything for your precious pooch. An assortment of handcrafted and manufactured items offers a unique array of dog coats, sweaters, hooded rain wear and hats in a wonderful selection of patterns. There are various sizes to suit different breeds as well. A popular item is the bandana which comes in a wide range of colourful patterns and sizes all with a velcro closure. Pet toys, chew products, colourful balls that are entertaining and encourage exercise, comfy cushions and plush pet beds, leashes, collars, and novelty items for the pet can all be found at Muriel’s ample display of goods. Dog treats made fresh weekly offer crunchy cookies that are organic and good for dogs’ teeth. Muriel also carries a selection of dog-related gift items for the dog lover in a fine collection of doggie-shaped brooches, dog-themed bookmarks, and novelty artifacts just perfect for gift-giving or as a treat for oneself.

A dog lover herself, Muriel is knowledgeable about pet care and seems to have a second sense in being able to choose the perfect pet products for her table. A Canine Consultant, Muriel deals with pets’ behavioural issues and offers boarding, pet-sitting, daycare, grooming, and training services at her Canine Consultants & Learning Academy. To get more information on the academy, go to her website at http://www.canineconsultants.ca/ or you can call Muriel at (506)　734-3134. A regular participant at area pet shows and dog shows, Muriel’s booth can be found at various dog-related venues and at the market on Saturdays. Got a special request or order? Muriel is only too willing to accommodate your pet. Visit her at the market and choose a special item for your special dog!

Coasters Sports Rock

Welcome to Coasters Sports Rock! A brand new gaming style sports lounge located at 451 Paul Street in Dieppe, Coasters is an Atlantic Lottery gaming centre. A new concept in providing an exciting venue for games of chance, “We are your neighbourhood gaming centre,” says owner and franchisee Terry LeBlanc. “Coasters is a one-stop gaming entertainment centre for an entire evening of fun and entertainment,” says Terry LeBlanc. A 5,000-sq. ft. facility furnished pool tables, video lottery terminals, two full-sized Electronic Poker Tables with plush seating and over 40 big screen televisions tuned to the latest sports events. There is plenty of casual group seating with luxurious fittings and finishes and a full-sized bar on the premises which is augmented by the Sports Rock Pub’s own bar and restaurant facilities to cater to your favourite Sports Rock menu choice. Here, one can relax in a casual ambience with friends, have an exciting date night, or host a special party of a night of fun, and don’t forget to play the ever popular daily Texas Hold ‘em Tournament which runs from Monday to Friday at 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm. Coasters is already a thriving draw for longtime patrons of Sports Rock Pub. As veteran patron Al Beers says, “I especially love the Electronic Poker Tables!”

Coasters Sports Rock is owned and operated by Terry LeBlanc and Frank LeBlanc, both with over 40 years combined in the food industry. A Moncton resident all his life, Terry is a warm and personable man whose down-to-earth quality has endeared him to a wide circle of friends, acquaintances, customers, and his team of employees with whom he credits his success. His Sports Rock enterprise had been a hub of activity and a popular meeting place for over 10 years with a huge demographic among a varied clientele that includes students and pilots from the Moncton Flight College and the Greater Moncton International Airport as well as members of the NHL and CFL Major Leagues who count Coasters Sports Rock the best stop on their Canada-wide tour!

In the mood for a unique gaming entertainment experience? Coast into Coasters where you’ll experience the thrill of a roller coaster, enjoy a casual drink from the glass on your coaster, and party like an East Coaster – all at Coasters!