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SPCA Fur Ball 2010 Sun Oct 3 6pm until

Saturday, January 30th, 2010
Fur Ball 2010
The State Club, Park Alumni Center		 Previous Event       
The 15th SPCA Fur Ball, the most important night of the year for homeless pets in Wake County, is nearly here (Sunday, October 3, 2010 starting at 6:00 pm). Click here for driving directions.Audrey Fur Ball 2010 artFur Ball tickets are available at a cost of $125 per person ($80 of the $125 price is tax-deductible). A fabulous live and silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, live music, and the most unstuffy black tie event of the season await you. 

The 2010 Fur Ball returns to the elegant State Club, located in the Park Alumni Center on the NC State Centennial Campus. Recommended dress is “Black Tie Preferred.” A dark suit for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies are perfectly acceptable. For event-related questions regarding the Fur Ball, contact SPCA Events Coordinator Paul White or call (919) 532-2082.

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Monday, January 25th, 2010

A brief schedule of all known benefit auctions and charity fundraisers being held throughout the Triangle, North Carolina area is listed on this site under the top menu item “Schedule of Triangle Benefit Events.”  If you’d also like your event listed in more detail on this page, contact Susan Deitz at 919-454-5150 or email spotlightbenefitauctions@gmail.com.

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Wine Gala fundraiser ~ Optimist Club of Chapel Hill June 10 7:30-9:30

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Join The Optimist Club of Chapel Hill for a wonderful evening of Fundraising.  Enjoy prime rib, shrimp cocktail, and other hors d’oeuvres as well as distinctive cheeses and a selection of dozens of delightful wines at this exclusive wine tasting event! 

Take a chance on a Raffle for a gourmet food and wine basket.  Tickets available from any member of the Optimist Club of Chapel Hill or at the checkout at The Fresh Market at 1200-A Raleigh Road, in Chapel Hill.  For further information or to order tickets contact Jim Casey at  919-967-8150 or e-mail him at farmerjc@aol.com.

All proceeds from tickets will support the work of The Optimist Club of Chapel Hill in their mission, “Bringing out the best in kids”.

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Rockin’ for Charity May 22 Downtown Raleigh- Michael Franti 6-11 p

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Band Together NC annual charity concert, this year headlined by Michael Franti & Spearhead and benefitting StepUP Ministry. 6 PM – 11 PM outside Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, 27601.

Enjoy the funky and jazzy sounds of Michael Franti & Spearhead as the headlining act at this year’s Band Together 10th annual charity concert held at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh on May 22.

The band is coming off of a successful tour with John Mayer and is known for energetic live shows and as advocates for peace and social justice. Also performing is American Idol finalist Anoop Desai; London-based band One eskimO that toured with Tori Amos; Chapel Hill’s The Old Ceremony; and a late-night after-show party with Holy Ghost Tent Revival, an ensemble from Greensboro that melds brass, banjo, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to create joyous, toe-tapping music.

Band Together NC is a nonprofit organization that uses musical events to raise funds and awareness for select Triangle charities. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit StepUP Ministry, an interfaith nonprofit organization that teaches low-income and homeless people to become self-sufficient.

“This event is shaping up to be our biggest and best ever,” said Danny Rosin, president and co-founder of Band Together. “We have over 100 sponsors and are hoping to draw more than 3,500 attendees to the event to enjoy great music, a silent auction, raffle and, more importantly, do something powerful for the community.”

More than $300,000 has been raised so far this year, with Band Together generating $235,000 in pledges, StepUP matching with an additional $135,000 and various companies providing $79,000 in in-kind donations. Presenting sponsors for 2010 are Cargill, Hosted Solutions, S&A Cherokee and the A.J. Fletcher Foundation.

Tickets on sale at  http://www.bandtogethernc.org/home/  $22 in advance or $25 day of show. Must be 21 or older.    Cost    $22 Advance      $25 Day of Show

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North Carolina Opera June 12 2010 Museum of Art 8pm

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

OPERA IS BACK.
Opera About Town is one the North Carolina Opera’s many community programs that features promising singers—perhaps tomorrow’s opera stars—made possible through money raised through a ‘Fund A Future’ at last years’ Gala by Spotlight Benefit Auctions. 
In addition to this there will be many stars of major opera houses around the globe, performing highlights from the upcoming season, other opera favorites, familiar American standards and hits from Broadway. This is the first of the soon-to-be-announced, monthly opera series at the market.   

The newly formed North Carolina Opera is poised to raise the curtain on a thrilling season of fully staged opera productions, concerts, and a temping menu of events across the Triangle.

A more complete company, the result of the recent merger of The Opera Company of North Carolina and Capital Opera Raleigh, North Carolina Opera will offer lush main stage productions, as well as performances in innovative venues across the region. Audiences will hear singers of international renown, as well as the finest emerging talent from across the state. Young singers will find a nurturing environment where they can get both the training and the on-stage experience they need to develop into full-blown professionals. And engaging, school-based performances are guaranteed to garner new opera fans of all ages.

Join us this season and help make North Carolina Opera the place to go for all things opera.
Mark Your Calendars!
Arts in the Museum Park Summer Concert Series

Opera About Town:
Opera, Broadway and Zarzuela
 in the Museum Park
Saturday, June 12, 2010  |   8 PM
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Road
Raleigh, North Carolina
In its first major appearance, North Carolina Opera will offer a magical summer concert under the stars. In the art-filled woodland setting of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Artistic Director and conductor Timothy Myers leads three world-class singers and a full orchestra in a program of beloved arias, duets and instrumental selections by Puccini, Verdi, Tchaikovsky, and others. The evening will be seasoned with passionate songs from the Spanish Zarzuela tradition and rousing hits from America’s Great White Way.
Get your tickets today! To purchase tickets online, visit www.ncartmuseum.org. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office, or by calling 919.715.5923.

 

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Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, 5K Fundraising Walk ~Raleigh Sat. June 12

Sunday, January 17th, 2010

Join Team Stroller Strides for the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5k! Sat, June 12th Meredith College, Raleigh Recreational open 5k: 8:45 start time Race info: http://www.komennctriangle.org/komen-race-for-the-cure/race-information/ JOIN OUR TEAM page: http://nctriangle.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/DUR_NCTriangleAffiliate?team_id=126014&pg=team&fr_id=1702&et=X_S7_hdRAFsMwK0yI_fKvA..&s_tafId=52926

 Can’t make it? You can still donate on our team page above! Chat with Team Captain Devon Barker with any questions. Good luck team Stroller Strides!

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The Black and White Affair Tues, Nov 16, 7 – 11

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Don’t Miss “Connect: The Black and White Affair” which will bring together the Triangle’s most powerful networking groups and individuals.  Plan to attend this event on November 16, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm at the Solas Resturant & Lounge

Come out to have fun, get to know people and establish relationships – all while benefiting two charities that are critical to the women and children in the Triangle battling cancer (Striving for More & Pretty in Pink Foundation).

The event will feature live music, delicious desserts and surprise celebrity bartenders. Guests are encouraged to wear black and white cocktail attire.

You can read the full press release, purchase tickets or if you are unable to attend, make a donation at http://www.striving4more.org/page/connect

Title Sponsors include: Pat Howlett of Inside919, Greg Hyer of Linking Raleigh NC, Chuck Hester of LinkedIn Live, Chris Cimino of SalesPro Connect, Martin Brossman, Bill Davis of Team Nimbus, and Damon Butler and John Mason of Triangle Blvd TV.

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2nd Annual Wines around The World Charity Fundraiser Oct 16 Morrisville

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Oct 16, 2010 1:30 pm | Saturday

Travel the world with us as we experience unique wines from vineyards around the world such as Argentina, Australia, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy and New Zealand. Saxophonist Peter Jordan has also donated his time and talent to help make this event extra special for all who attend!

LOTS of RAFFLE DRAWING$ – Chances to win Rounds of Golf, Spa Packages, Overnight Stays, Restaurant Meals, Gifts, Food, Wine and More!

This event is co-created by the Morrisville Rotary, Wines for Humanity and Georgio’s Restaurant in Cary

Saturday, October 16, 2009 at 1:30PM to 4:00 PM

Ticket Donation: $35 each or 2 for $60. Non profit tax deductible.

You can purchase on line with a credit card at www.morrisville.rotary-clubs.org

For more information or to sponsor a table or host a private Wines for Humanity home party please contact Michelle Nicklis at [masked]

All proceeds go to local charities. As Founder of Wellness for Warriors and a Morrisville Rotarian, I am proud of the work this national organization does to help support local organizations who in turn, continually give back to the citizens and those in the military community

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2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge Feb 5, 2011

Friday, January 8th, 2010

The organizing committee of the 2011 Krispy Kreme Challenge (www.krispykremechallenge.com), announces today silver level sponsors for the seventh annual event. Held in downtown Raleigh on February 5, 2011, the event benefits the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.

“The Krispy Kreme Challenge is a fun way to raise money for a good cause,” says Cindy Stranad, APR, Articulon principal and founder. “We are proud to sponsor the event and to support the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.”

Silver sponsors include:
” Articulon (www.articulon.com) – a brand communication and public relations firm

” Red Hat (www.redhat.com) – the leader in enterprise Linux and most recognized open source brand in the world

” The Athlete’s Foot Cameron Village (www.theathletesfootrdu.com) – a franchise athletic shoe store under local ownership in Raleigh.

With the support of its sponsors, the Krispy Kreme Challenge has grown from 10 participants in 2004 to an expected 7,500 participants this February. Registration has already exceeded 7,000.

“We are thankful for the community’s continued support of our event,” says Rebekah Jewell, North Carolina State University Park Scholar and public relations co-chair for the Krispy Kreme Challenge. “Without the contributions of our sponsors, our event would not be able to continue to grow as it has over the last seven years.”

To complete the Krispy Kreme Challenge, competitors begin at the N.C. State Bell Tower, run two miles to the Krispy Kreme store on Peace Street, eat a dozen glazed doughnuts, and then run two miles back to the Bell Tower—all in under one hour. The event is also open to casual runners, who are not required to eat the doughnuts, and to supporters who want to make a donation. Registration is available online at https://krispykremechallenge.worldsecuresystems.com/2011_registration.

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An Evening with Judith Viorst at Peace College – June 6

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

A celebration of reading with children will feature a Lucy’s Book Club book fair at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh and two weeks of free celebrity heroes readings for young children and their parents at venues across Wake County, culminating in a special fundraising event, An Evening with Judith Viorst, acclaimed author and poet, on Sunday, June 6.

Lucy’s Book Club, launched in May 2009, is a gift from the Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood to the community. The program encourages parents to read to their children and guides children’s social and emotional growth by recommending, three times a year, a list of books built around developmental themes such as “Learning to Like Myself” and “Welcoming a New Brother/Sister.” Bookmarked! will celebrate the book club’s first year and help to raise both awareness and funding for the Center’s Family Support Fund.

For the latest information on scheduled readings and events, the book fair, author Judith Viorst, event sponsorship, or to purchase tickets, visit www.lucysbookclub.org

An Evening with Judith Viorst Bookmarked! will conclude with a fundraising event, “An Evening with Judith Viorst,” on Sunday, June 6, in Kenan Recital Hall at Peace College in Raleigh. In addition to her lecture, “Loves, Losses, and Wicked Thoughts,” and a brief program, guests will have an opportunity to meet Ms. Viorst at a reception in her honor in the Main Hall parlor and adjacent courtyard.

Tickets start at $50/person and include a $30 tax deductible contribution to the Center. Select books will be available for presale and personalization by Ms. Viorst at Quail Ridge Books through June 5.

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