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Spring/Summer 2010

 

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. For 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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