April 4, 2006 – As you know, in support of the Giro T.O. artist Francesco Galle has partnered with Villa Charities Foundation, to present the exhibit “Happy Bike People in Giro”. This Thursday, April 6, Galle will be donating a special painting inspired by the Giro theme of Italian-Canadians and bicycles.

Read more about the exhibit at www.giroToronto.com. Also – look for an article by Vanessa Farquharson in the National Post news this week promoting the Giro and Francesco’s exhibit.

Please come out to Francesco’s wonderful bicycle art on display in the Main Lobby of the Columbus Centre. The reception starts at 7:00pm, refreshments will be served. Also in the Upper Gallery that evening will be the opening of the Amedeo Brogli exhibit. Drop by and see two art shows in one evening!

Register online for the Giro at www.girotoronto.com or pick up a paper form at Thursday’s opening. Anyone age 18+ who raises $500 for Villa Charities may ride on May 28. It’s going to be fun.

PS – this just in: The top five Giro T.O. fund raisers will be entered in a draw to win a brand-new Vespa! Exciting details to come…