Check out the newly announced 2023 BHTM Events!
Posted on Friday, February 24th, 2023
Funky Game Night
Event Summary:
Play interactive games, listen to funky music, and enjoy a 3-course meal while supporting Harmer House (Seniors Affordable Housing) and Algonquin College!
Event Description:
Funky Game Night is an interactive, co-operative night of fun featuring a variety of games, music, silent auction, and a carefully selected three-course meal. Presented by the students of the 4th year Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management Program and Harmer House. The event is to raise money to assist Harmer House’s mission to provide appropriately designed housing for seniors, as well as provide social and support services, enabling seniors to enjoy a secure, caring, and independent living. A small portion of the proceeds will also be put towards bursaries to assist students in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program.
Date: Friday, March 24th at 5:00pm-9:00pm
Restaurant International – Algonquin College (Ottawa Campus)
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Guts and Roses Masquerade Charity Gala
Event summary:
We invite you all for a night to remember at the “Guts and Roses,” masquerade charity gala in support of CHEO’s Crohn’s and colitis Foundation. Join us on Wednesday, March 29th at Restaurant International to come together and make a difference for children and families living with IBD. The night will be filled with a delicious three-course meal brought to you by Raffi’s Angels, specialty cocktails and wine pairing, entertainment, guest speakers, and a silent auction to benefit the CHEO foundation, showcasing some of our incredible sponsors, such as hotels, restaurants, museums, and more to round off the evening! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children who are struggling with illness. This event is perfect for families, adults, and anyone who loves to support a good cause.
Event Description:
Come on out and join us in raising money in support of children living with Crohn’s and colitis. The charity gala will be held on March 29th, from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Restaurant International located in Algonquin College. For anyone who does not know about the CHEO foundation, they are a world leader in pediatric health care and research. They are committed to giving every child and adolescent the best possible life and they help over 500,000 children and youth a year.
Dress in your finest black, white, and/or red attire and be a part of something meaningful. The theme is ‘Guts and Roses Masquerade,’ and we will provide masks. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of many. Purchase your tickets today and support our cause. Contact us for more information or to purchase tickets.
Admission: $80 PLUS applicable fees. Includes entry to the event, entertainment and activities, a three-course meal, and a glass of wine.
If you can’t join us but would still like to support our cause, please consider making a tax-receiptable donation here:
Date: Wednesday, March 29th
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Dining in the Dark: A Sensory Experience
Event Description: Come dine, drink & donate at our blindfolded charity event as we raise funds for the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind!
All tickets include passed canapés, a three-course dinner, and one Dining in the Dark signature cocktail or mocktail!
Description:
Looking to have a unique experience and support an admirable charity at the same time? Come join us on Thursday, March 30, at Restaurant International for an immersive culinary experience. By removing one of the five senses, sight, guests will hone in on their other senses, heightening textures, flavours, and aromas. Upon arrival, guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with delicious passed canapes, tasty drinks and adorable puppies to play with. Guests will then be provided with blindfolds and guided through a dimly lit venue. The blindfolded plated dinner service will occur with engaging menu offerings and finish with a delicious dessert bar. The evening will include live entertainment, an exciting silent auction, and more, all in support of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind!
Our event will educate others on the crucial role guidance plays when one of our primary senses is removed. It helps raise awareness for individuals whose independence and mobility are affected by their vision impairment. Our immersive experience will shed light on the percentage of our population that does not always get to stand in the spotlight in a fun and light-hearted way. We hope that guests who attend our event walk away having a greater appreciation for something most of us take for granted, sight.
Disclaimer: A number of dogs will be present at this event in the lobby outside of the restaurant.
Date: March 30, 2023
Time: 5:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Restaurant International; 1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K2G 3G7
Add-ons:
Kichesippi Beer Pairing: Elevate your dining experience with two beer pairings unique to your appetizer and entree, led by Kichesippi Brew Master Philip Kochanke.
Alcohol-Free Mocktail Pairing: Refresh your palette with two of our specially crafted mocktails to be paired with your appetizer and entree.
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Dining in the Dark: A Sensory Experience Tickets, Thu, 30 Mar 2023 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite
Spring Fling with Do it for Daron (DIFD)
Event Summary:
Spring Fling with Do if for Daron (DIFD) is an exciting dinner event in support of education, awareness, and research initiatives for youth mental health. Enjoy a fine 3-course meal, expertly crafted cocktails, a silent auction, card magic, and music!
Event Description:
Spring Fling with DIFD is a charity dinner event aimed at raising money and awareness for Do it for Daron (DIFD), a charity organization that supports education, awareness, and research initiatives for youth mental health. It will be on Friday, March 31st, from 6pm to 9pm at Restaurant International in the H building of Algonquin College’s Woodroffe campus. The theme is springtime rejuvenation, tying in the new beginnings and growth of spring with the support and growth of those facing mental health issues.
The evening will start with a reception; guests are welcome to enjoy a drink and peruse the silent auction items, with uplifting music playing in the background. The dinner will include choices between 2 appetizers, 2 main courses, and 2 desserts, followed by a speech about DIFD and its cause. After the speech, a card magician will be present to provide entertainment in the form of card tricks to groups of guests, in conjunction with the silent auction or enjoying a drink at the bar. Guests will be able to take home items purchased from the silent auction, as well as a take home package including a bouquet of flowers and a small bundle of treats.
Tickets to the event will include two drink tickets together worth one cocktail or two mocktails, and guests are encouraged to wear purple in support of DIFD if they wish. This event is organized by our group of 4th year students in the Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management program at Algonquin College, and we are thrilled to provide an exciting and wholesome event for all our guests!
Aloha Akua Charity Event
Aloha!
We are a group of fourth-year BHTM students that are hosting Aloha Akua, a non profit event raising funds for the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. This semi-formal, glam luau night will be filled with Hawaiian themed activities, food, drinks, and much more. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, from 5pm to 9pm at Algonquin College’s very own Restaurant International.
Food and Beverage
The dining portion of the evening will consist of a 4 course meal prepared and curated by Algonquin’s culinary students, each dish paired with its own Hawaiian inspired mocktail and beer pairings. The first course of the evening will take place during our cocktail hour and will consist of hors d’oeuvres passed out to our guests. This course will be a donation, courtesy of Gooney’s Ottawa who will be preparing 2 versions of the Venezuelan arepa (gluten free corn mashed dough, stuffed with filling). Our second course will be the appetizer portion which will include 3 choices; vegan arancini, shrimp rangoon, or maki roll. The third course will consist of our mains and will also have 3 options: seared pork tenderloin, miso glazed salmon, or vegan parisian gnocchi. Finally, the last course and the dessert will include 2 options: bread pudding or dark chocolate mousse.
**Complimentary bread will also be available on the night of the event.
**Full menu item descriptions will be included on Eventbrite during your meal selection.
For our beverage pairings, this will include either a beer or mocktail with each course of the meal. The beers will be sourced from local breweries or from Restaurant International’s current selection. The mocktails will be in place to provide a substitute for those who do not drink alcohol, while still giving the impression of sipping a summery cocktail, such as a mimosa or a paloma. Both the beer and mocktail pairings are pre-selected by our bar manager who has created this list to have tropical aromas and a sense of fresh cleanse for the palate.
Entertainment
As for the entertainment of the night, the main act will be composed of a musician playing a traditional Hawaiian instrument during the third course (main) of the dining experience. This will be followed by an interactive activity which will come after dessert, as well as a few other interactive activities: one during the cocktail hour in the beginning of the event, another during the final hour of the evening.
Donations
Our Aloha Akua team has worked very hard to collect numerous donations from various companies throughout Ottawa to ensure that all event attendees have a chance at winning one or more prizes. With that said, we have curated a number of different ways for you to win a prize. Some of these include a raffle, a silent auction, a balloon pop, 3 top-secret “no-entry needed” prizes, and a pre-event 50/50. All of these activities and prizes will be explained further to you by our MC of the night, who will also announce the winners live.
We hope to see you there!
You won’t want to miss out on this incredible glam luau night filled with good food/drink, activities, laughs, and a feeling of selflessness. This is once again being hosted on Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, from 5pm to 9pm, at Algonquin College’s very own Restaurant International.
Date: Wednesday, April 5th, 2023, from 5pm to 9pm
Get your tickets here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/aloha-akua-charity-event-tickets-524719639567?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
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