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SPCA Fur Ball 2010 Sun Oct 3 6pm until

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Fur Ball 2010
The State Club, Park Alumni Center

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.Fur 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.

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

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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

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

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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!

Triangle Go Red for Women Luncheon – May 7

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The American Heart Association will celebrate its fight against the #1 killer of women – heart disease – on May 7, 2010 at the 3^rd Annual Triangle Go Red For Women Luncheon at the Crabtree Marriott in Raleigh. This year’s luncheon will feature Diana Jordan – who Oprah called “One of the funniest people I have ever met.” There will be great stories from the heart, networking, breakout sessions to include: Cooking with Heart & the *all new* Life’s Simple 7 plus much, much more! Also, enjoy an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind meal selected by Joan Gillings.

24,000 people died in North Carolina last year from cardiovascular disease – most of them were women. This event helps raise awareness and save lives! Tickets are $100 ($75 of every ticket is a tax deductible contribution to the American Heart Association). For more information about the luncheon or to purchase your ticket, please visit:www.trianglegoesred.org or call 919-463-8353.

American Cancer Society’s “Furrst” Annual Bark For Life of Durham County May 15

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Dogs of all types are invited to join the American Cancer Society at the “Furrst” Annual Bark For Life of Durham County. The event celebrates cancer survivorship, honors those people lost to cancer, and provides an opportunity for dog lovers and our canine friends to support the Society’s efforts to save lives and create more birthdays.

The Bark For Life is set for Saturday, May 15, at West Point on the Eno Amphitheatre. Pre-registration by April 13 is $20 and includes a t-shirt for the owner, a bandana for the dog, and one doggie bag of goodies. Each additional dog is $5. On-site registration is $25 with t-shirts & bandanas while supplies last. For more information contact Sarah Caudle @ 919-334-5218 www.durham.relay.com

Magnolia Ball – May 22

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Piedmont Opera’s 19th Annual Magnolia Ball will be an evening to remember. A Night in Venice, A Masked Ball will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Old Town Club. The festivities begin at 6pm with a silent auction and conclude with a signature opera performance and dancing to the Ron Rudkin Trio. If you are interested in receiving more information or an invite please contact 336.725.7101 x104.

Ramblin’ Rose Triathalon YMCA Raleigh Sunday May 23

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Women Triathalon: RACE DAY: Sunday, May 23rd
250 yard swim – 9 mile bike – 2 mile run
YOU CAN DO THIS!
Host Venue: AE Finley YMCA – YMCA of the Triangle

Endurance Magazines Ramblin Rose Triathalon - SundayMay 23 7 am – 10 am Come on out and Support and Donate. Spotlight Benefit Auctions will be there supporting Iron Woman Liz Crute and Pretty in Pink!

Are you a Ramblin’ Rose? One of the largest all-women triathlon events of the year. Please support our efforts to provide financial assistance to people diagnosed with breast cancer who lack adequate insurance to cover surgery and treatment.

Join us for a truly LIFE CHANGING EVENT on Ma…y 23rd! Join Rambin’ Rose Raleigh http://www.ramblinroseevents.com/

13th Annual Fun In the Sun Charity Car Show by Corvettes Int’l – April 24

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Mark your calendar for April 24, 2010 to spend the day with your family and friends from 8am to 3pm viewing or showing classic, muscle, sports and pony cars, antique autos, street rods and trucks. The free event held at Lake Wheeler Park will feature a DJ, awards, door prizes, concessions, t-shirts and a 50/50 drawing! Plus you’ll be part of a local tradition benefiting Hospice of Wake County-the oldest and largest Hospice organization serving Wake, Durham, Johnston, Franklin, and Harnett counties. Entertainment is free; car showing is a $20 fee. For more information or sponsorship contact 919-303-3827 or visit http://www.corvettesinternational.com.

Annual Make A Wish Ball in Cary – May 1

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The annual Make A Wish Ball is scheduled for Saturday, May 1 at the Embassy Suites in Cary, NC. This is an annual celebration of wishes granted and those we look forward to granting in the following year. From 7 pm until midnight, enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions and dancing to te music of Brick House for a great Cause. Tickets for the Event are $125. and can be purchased online at https://encwish.ejoinme.org/?tabid=204119 For more details contact Lindsey Ranck or visit the website at http://eastncwish.wish.org/ for this great cause.Wis

Bike Ride for Multiple Myeloma at Duke July 10 8am

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Be a part of a 50Km or 100Km road bike ride through the Duke campus and rural Durham and Orange counties. Your registration fee helps support the families and patients undergoing treatment at the Multiple Myeloma Center at Duke as well as research to understand and treat the disease.The two rides begin in front of the North Pavilion at Duke University Hospital and continue west through Duke Forest. The 100K route continues into rural Orange County before returning to Duke. The terrain is typical for the Piedmont area of N.C.; the roads wind through forests and farms with short but frequent rolling hills.Both rides begin at 8 am. Both routes will stay open until 3 pm. There will be rest stops and SAG vans throughout the routes.

For more information, email dukemmmetric@gmail.com. Cost: $30 registration before July 1st; $40 afterward