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A Starry Night Charity Ball to benefit the Umbono Project Sept 17 7pm

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Please join us for an exciting evening of dinner, dancing, and live entertainment!     Come to support the cause.   SAVE THE DATE.

Date: September 17, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
Emcee: David Crabtree of WRAL News

Dress code is Black Tie Optional; please arrive in your finest attire.

 Throughout the evening, guests will be given several ways to contribute to our worthy cause, including a raffle, a live auction, direct sponsorship, and via the purchase of hand-made baskets weaved by the women of South Africa. 

All proceeds from this event will go to support the Umbono Project, a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization whose objective is to provide food, clean water, medical care, education, and economic development for the people of South Africa affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic.
 
Please visit the organization’s website at www.umbonoza.com for more information.

Opening Doors for Autism September 25 7pm

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

The Opening Doors for Autism fundraiser will be held from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Sept. 25 at 2604 Prosser Court in Wakefield. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 per couple. For more information or to purchase a ticket, visit openingdoorsforautism.com or contact Heather Hargrave at 919-865-5057.  T

he second annual Opening Doors for Autism fundraiser is hosted in a local home that’s currently for sale. Each room is decorated by local furniture companies or decorators donating their time and expertise.

Last year’s event raised more than $30,000 to support the Autism Society. This year, the group hopes at least to match that number.

 The event also will feature a silent auction and an exhibition of pictures from local photographer Charles Gupton’s “The Impact of Autism” collection, with live music, food and drinks available for attendees.

Black White and Bling Gala Nov 13, 7 pm Garner, NC

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Second Annual Black, White, and Bling Gala

We hope you will join us November 13, 2010 at 7:00pm, at Anfesa’s Marquise Ballroom for our second annual Black, White, and Bling Gala.

Tickets for this event are $75. Each ticket includes admission, dinner, one chance to win a 1.08 carat round diamond, and one chance to win the cash prize of $2500. To purchase tickets or for more information contact Julie Clark at 919.271.2618 or purchase tickets online through our secure Paypal account. Attire for the evening is black, white, or black and white.

Proceeds from this black-tie optional event will benefit the Backpack Buddies Program, which supplies food to homeless children within the Garner School System and to the Garner Mid-Day Rotary Club Foundation scholarship program for Garner youth.

Art Ball 2010 Friday Nov 19 Cary NC

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Save the date for an evening of artistic celebration as we raise awareness and support of art and artists with Cary Visual Arts in our community.  The event will be held in the  Grand Ballroom at Prestonwood Country Club  in Cary NC on Friday, November 19, 2010 beginning at 6:30 pm.

 Entertainment is by ‘The Entertainers’.   The event includes dinner, dancing and a silent auction.  For tickets and information call 919.531.8149.   Individual ticket price is $250, and can be purchased through PayPal.

 
 

 

Triangle Heart Ball – March 5 in Raleigh, NC

Friday, January 1st, 2010
 
 

The 26th Annual Triangle Heart Ball is will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 Salisbury Street on Saturday, March 5, 2011. This black tie affair is a celebration of life and benefits the American Heart Association.  Funds raised during this event enable the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community.  Tickets are $200 each. Call 919-463-8353 or visit this site:  www.heart.org/TriangleNCHeartBall.

A Toast to the Triangle – March 7 in Raleigh, NC

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Join us on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 5:30-8:0 p.m.
at NC State University McKimmon Center for Tammy Lynn Center’s premier fundraising event.    A Toast to the Triangle™ is 25 years of showcasing many of the Triangle’s finest, restaurants, caterers, and purveyors of fine wines and specialty beers in an evening of culinary splendor and excitement.  Toast tickets are $100 each and raffle tickets are $10 each or 5 for $40. Bailey’s Box Raffle tickets are $100 each and only 100 tickets are available!  Cocktail attire suggested.

Raleigh Oscar Night – March 7 in Raleigh

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

The excitement and glamour of Hollywood is coming to Raleigh on Oscar Night.   Experience the thrills and surprises of the 82nd Academy Awards® on Sunday, March 7, 2010, at 7pm at the Oscar Night America party at Theater in the Park.   The event is one of 50 parties officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts that will be held across the country on Oscar Night.

Tickets are now on sale at www.theatreinthepark.com, or by calling 919-831-6058. General Admission tickets are available for $50. For those interested in attending a VIP reception prior to the start of the evening’s festivities, VIP tickets are available for $100 or a VIP Table for 8 may be reserved for $600.

The audience will watch the Academy Awards telecast on large screens courtesy of ABC-11/WTVD, the Raleigh affiliate of the ABC Television Network, which broadcasts the Academy Awards presentation.  This is the 17th year that the Academy and ABC have cooperated with local charities to support official Oscar Night viewing and  the 3rd year that Theatre In The Park’s  This  party has been sanctioned by the Academy. Official Oscar Night parties last year raised more than $3 million in 52 cities, which stays in the community.

The Academy will provide guests the same official program distributed to guests at the Oscarâ presentation at the Kodak Theatre  in Hollywood.  Feel like a star  as you arrive on the red carpet, are photographed, enjoy a buffet by The Angus Barn, and an open bar by Mutual Distributing Co.  Your  host, Ira David Wood III, Executive Director and Master of Ceremonies, Larry Stogner, will entertain you and encourage you to participate in the Silent Auction and Spotlight Benefit Auctions will be there as well.

Carolina Hurricane’s host Casino Night for Kids N Community – March 14

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

Doug Warf,  Senior Director of Marketing and Executive Director of Kids ‘N Community Foundation, today announced that the annual event will take place March 14 at the RBC Center from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. There are 500 tickets available for Casino Night, priced at $200 ($115 is tax deductible), with all proceeds going to benefit the Kids ‘N Community Foundation, which supports children’s charities and educational programs throughout North Carolina.

The Casino Night inclueds local wine and beer vendors and distributors who have complimentary pourning stations around the RBC floor and non-cash prize casino games such as Poker, Blackjack, Roulette and Craps.  Tickets include all- inclusive open buffet and bar. The silent auction includes nearly 100 items, highlighted by the popular “player baskets” which are made by individual players and include their “favorite things.”

Grapes for Golden’s Gala – February 27

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Our annual fundraising event for the Goldens will include a winetasting which will feature several wines, delicious food and a silent auction at one of Cary’s most popular restaurants–Daniels. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb 27 1:00p to 3:00p at Daniels on 55, Apex, NC.  Tickets are$40 per person; $75 per couple  For more information contact us at  (919) 676-7144

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (NRGRR) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping homeless golden retrievers find new homes. All dogs receive a full round of vet care prior to adoption, and we need your help.  Join us for this wonderful event and help goldens in need!

Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue (NRGRR) is a non-profit 401(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping Golden Retrievers who need new homes. Volunteers rescue, rehabilitate and find good adoptive homes for these wonderful, loving dogs. Join us for this wonderful event and help Goldens in need. For more information or tickets for this event – or to learn more about how you can become a volunteer, please visit the web site at www.goldenrescuenc.org or call 919-676-7144.

Jazz Concert to benefit Domestic Violence – March 19

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Lenora Zenzalai Helm, award winning jazz vocal musician, composer, lyricist and educator will perform a concert of songs from her new CD “Chronicles of a Butterfly” at Broad Street Cafe, Durham, NC on Friday, March 19, 2010 at 7 pm. The concert is a benefit for Durham based nonprofit, T.I.E. (Transformation, Inspiration & Education) Resource Centers.

This organization founded by Executive Director Danita Davis, is a Durham based nonprofit with a mission to serve needs of survivors of domestic violence, moving them toward a productive, successful life.

Helm and Davis are collaborating in this 2nd of a 12 concert fundraising tour series, “The Butterfly Concerts”. The goal for each event is to raise funds for families and/or communities who have endured recent tragedies or traumas.

The concept for The Butterfly Concerts and the CD release is that of transformation from personal or community tragedies to triumphs, despite profound challenges. Each concert event in the series will have a portion of the proceeds donated to nonprofit organizations or families in crisis. The March 19th concert will be an initial fundraiser for T.I.E., for the purpose of purchasing a building, providing housing for the women and children served by their powerful restorative and transformative services.

This event will take place on Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Broad Street Cafe in Durham, NC.  The cost of the event is $45 for advance tickets and $50 at the door.  Ticket price includes admission to guest reception, concert, autographed CD, dinner.  Wish to purchase tickets for this event http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/98562.

Spotlight Benefit Auctions (www.SpotlightBenefitAuctions.com) will be the professional auction firm organizing this fundraising event. For additional information call 919-416-9707.