Social Calendar
MARCH
March 7
25th ANNUAL A TOAST TO THE TRIANGLE
For: The Tammy Lynn Center
Annual event to showcase the Triangle’s finest restaurants, caterers
and purveyors of fine wines and specialty beers. F or ticket and raffle
information, call 919-755-2667 or visit online at
www.atoasttothetriangle.org.
March 13
19th ANNUAL GALA
For: American Red Cross
The theme for this year is “Carolina Nights,” a celebration of North
Carolina that recognizes the beauty of our state and its sense of
community. Music provided by North Tower. Renaissance Hotel at North
Hills, Raleigh. For information, call 919-861-1660 or visit
www.trianglearc.org
APRIL
April 10
Tuesday, March 02, 2010WALK TO DEFEAT ALS
For: ALS Association Jim “Catfish” Hunter Chapter
All proceeds go toward research and raising awareness to help provide
invaluable services to people living with ALS. For more information,
call 877-568-4347 or visit www.catfishchapter.org.
April 17
CAPITAL CITY GALA
For: The Junior Women’s Club of Raleigh
Event to include silent auction and raffle. Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh. For information, visit www.jwcraleigh.org.
April 17
7th ANNUAL UNC LINEBERGER BEACH BALL
For: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
A South Beach-style White Party featuring food and drink, live music by
The Troupers and auction. Chapel Hill Country Club. For information,
call 919-966-5905 or www.unclineberger.org.
April 17
SPCA DOG WALK
For: SPCA of Wake County
3K Dog Walk to raise money for homeless pets. Downtown Raleigh. For information, call 919-772-2326 or visit www.spcawake.org.
April 17
GALA
For: NC Musuem of Art
Grand celebration of the new building, which allows guests to freely
explore the new space with entertainment and hors d’oeuvres available
around every corner. For information, call 919-664-6807 or visit
www.ncartmuseum.org.
April 17
BLUE TIE CASINO NIGHT
For: RHA Howell Tar River Center
Guests can enjoy playing poker, black jack and roulette to benefit
children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Event also
includes music, fine food, signature drinks and live and silent
auctions. Hilton River Front Hotel, New Bern. Call 919-803-2690 or
www.rhahowell.org/BlueTie.aspx.
April 21-25
BEAUFORT WINE AND FOOD WEEKEND
For: Carteret County Tourism
Five-day event featuring tastings, dinners, music, auctions, a grand
outdoor tasting village and more with celebrity guest chefs and premier
winemakers. The charitable event raises money for the Beaufort
Historical Association, the Friends of the Maritime Museum and the
Carteret Community College Culinary School. For information, call
252-728-5225 or visit www.beaufortwineandfood.com.
April 24
ANGELS AMONG US 5K and FAMILY FUN WALK
For: The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center
A 5K walk through Duke Campus, including the Sarah P. Duke Gardens, is
a celebration of life, strength, courage and commitment. Activities
include a raffle, food, entertainment, souvenirs and prizes for
children. There is also a closing ceremony where the top 10 fundraising
teams receive an award. For information, visit online at
www.angelsamongus.org.
April 27
ANNUAL DINNER
For: Hospice of Wake County
A special evening to celebrate the new Hospice of Wake County home with
special guest John Grogan, author of best-selling Marley & Me and
memoir The Longest Trip Home. For information, call 919-828-0890 or
www.hospiceofwake.org.
 MAY
May 1
WISH BALL
For: Make a Wish Foundation
A celebration of wishes granted and those to be granted in the
following year. Enjoy dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions for
a good cause. Embassy Suites, Cary. For information, call 919-821-7111
or visit www.eastncwish.wish.org.
May 1
4th ANNUAL RUN FOR THE PROMISE GALA
For: NC Children’s Hospital
Butch and Tammy Davis host this memorable afternoon and evening event
with food and libations, 136th annual “Run for the Roses,” live
entertainment, and silent auction. Historic Homplace at The Hamptons in
Pittsboro. For information, visit online at www.runforthepromise.org.
May 1
9th ANNUAL PAW JAM
For: PAWS
Day-long event features live bands, arts and crafts, an education tent,
and food and beverages at Battleship Park, Wrightsville Beach. Proceeds
support nonprofit animal rescue groups. For information, visit
www.pawjam.net.
May 7
TRIANGLE GOES RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON
For: The American Heart Association
The 2010 luncheon will be held at the Marriott Crabtree in Raleigh to
make a critical step toward raising women’s awareness about heart
disease. Event includes mini-seminars, a VIP Meet and Greet, heart
healthy lunch and interesting key note address. For information, call
919-463-8353.
May 7
SPORT A SHIRT, SHARE A NIGHT
For: Chapel Hill and other area Ronald McDonald Houses
An annual tradition; order a colorful, $10 T-shirt to wear on company
or school designated T-shirt day. 100 percent of proceeds support
families of Ronald McDonald Houses. Call 919-913-2040 or visit
www.sportashirt.com.
May 7
9th ANNUAL BENEFIT AUCTION
For: The Carying Place
Event includes hors d’oeuvres, great music, live and silent auction, and beer and wine. For information, call 919-462-1800.
May 15-16
 31st ANNUAL ARTSPLOSURE — THE RALEIGH ARTS FESTIVAL
For: Artsplosure
This yearly spring festival is one of North Carolina’s most acclaimed
and well-attended outdoor art festivals. Weekend includes music by
various artists, student art exhibitions, juried visual arts and crafts
exhibitors from across the country. Moore Square, downtown Raleigh. For
information, call 919-832-8699 or visit www.artsplosure.org.
May 22
BAND TOGETHER, NC CHARITY CONCERT
For: StepUP Ministry
Live music by hip hop fusion artist Michael Franti & Spearhead will
headline the annual event. Supporting acts and activities to be
announced. Lincoln Theatre, downtown Raleigh. For information, visit
www.bandtogethernc.org.
May 23
BLOSSOMS OF HOPE
For: The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Enjoy wine and a unique luncheon at Second Empire, downtown Raleigh.
For information, call 919-250-0043 or visit www.foodshuttle.org.
May 29
2010 SUMMER SALUTE
For: Hospice of Wake County
Beach Party at North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh with entertainment
provided by The Legends of Beach. Event includes live and silent
auction and raffle. Tickets are $75/person. For information, call
919-645-3197.
JUNE
June 21
GOLF CLASSIC
For: Hospice of Wake County
Teams and individual players welcome. MacGregor Downs Country Club, Cary. For information, call 919-870-9690.
June 24
22nd ANNUAL CAROLINA KIDS CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
For: Chapel Hill Ronald McDonald House
Join the Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill and UNC Hospitals at the
Finley Golf Course in Chapel Hill. Since 1989, the tournament has
raised over $2 million for the special cause. For information, call
919-843-3948 or visit online at www.chapelhillrmh.net.
June 26
FISH TOWNE GET DOWN
For: Friends of the NC Maritime Museum
A casual beach party under the big top tent that will include the sound
of Big Swing and the Ballroom Blasters, food by Floyd’s 1921, great
wines, dancing and a live auction. Gallants Channel, Beaufort. For
information, call 252-728-1638 or visit www.ncmaritimemuseum.org.
JULY
July 9-10
JIM VALVANO KIDS KLASSIC
For: Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center
Golf event to benefit the Duke Children’s Hospital’s pediatric cancer
program, which is celebrating its 25th year. Washington Duke Golf
Course, Durham. For information, call 919-667-2562 or visit
www.dukechildrens.org.
AUGUST
August 22
JIMMY V CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC FOR CANCER RESEARCH
For: Jimmy V Foundation
Annual event which features a blend of generous sponsors, celebrities
and golf to fund cancer research. Lonnie Poole Golf Course, NC State
Centennial Campus; Raleigh. For information, call 919-319-0441 or
www.golfclassic.org.
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