Sunday, March 6, 2011

SAVE THE DATE!
THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME
The Carying Place Tenth Annual Benefit Auction
Friday, April 29, 2011

Heavy Hors D’oeuvres & Complimentary Beer and Wine

RSVP by April 22, 2010 to srashid@thecaryingplace.org or call 919-462-1800

Tickets are $50 per person
Dressy Casual – Don’t forget your ruby slippers!

The Carying Place will hold its Tenth Annual Benefit Auction on Friday, April 29, 2011 at The Matthew’s House in downtown Cary.
The Matthew’s House is located at 317 W. Chatham St (map and directions).

If you have questions about the auction, please contact Alice McCall at amccall@thecaryingplace.org or 919-462-1800.

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”.

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

A celebration of reading with children

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.

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.

 The Chef Challenge is being hosted by Quintiles at their global headquarters at 4820 Emperor Blvd. in Durham. Six of the Triangle’s most celebrated Chefs will push their culinary talent to the limit by creating a “Dish from the Heart.” Each Chef was asked to recreate a dish based on a personal story. You’ll taste the heart and soul in every bite!

 RSVP today by calling 919-463-8353 or simply reply to this message with your full name and company.

• Chef James Boyle, The Duck & Dumpling, Downtown Asian Eatery, Raleigh
• Chef Elise Johnson, culinary contributor for the NBC-17 My Carolina Today show and creator of the web site Cooking With Elise
• Chef Chris Hylton, The Mint, Downtown Raleigh

The Master of Ceremonies is Raleigh’s own Mark Roberts of Mark Roberts Enterprises, Inc.    Join us on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Competition begins at 6:00 p.m. – Garner TV & Appliance Showroom, North Raleigh Showroom at the Plantation Point Shopping Center, Raleigh, near the intersection of 540 and Capital Blvd.

Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door and include hors d’oeuvres, 2 drinks, and 1 raffle ticket.

Click here to PURCHASE tickets NOW

VOTE for your favorite chef by sending a donation to Meals on Wheels of Wake County.
The chef that receives the most donations to Meals on Wheels will receive the “People’s Choice” Award.     The Chef’s Challenge judges are:

• Jeff Hadley – Department Head, Hospitality Management/Culinary Arts/Baking and Pastry Arts Program at Wake Tech Community College
• Ed Brantley and Heba Salama – 2008 winners of The Biggest Loser Competition

For more information call 919-833-1749 or send an email to marykate@wakemow.org

LIVE AUCTION    Live auction during the competition! Each of the three dinners being prepared at the event will be offered during a live auction. The winning bids will receive dinner for four and will eat with the chef and one of the celebrity judges at the conclusion of the competition.        Other auction items include a plasma TV donated by Garner TV & Appliance, a premium racing package at Rush Hour Karting, and more.

RAFFLE ITEMS   We will also have a spectacular raffle, featuring dinner gift certificates, a deluxe coffee maker, spa packages, and more.

TICKETS                 Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $20.

Mark your Calendar for Sept 17~18~19 to experience Greek traditions and cuisine at the 29th Annual Greek Festival. The Festival is sponsored by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and portions of the proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Live Greek music, traditional folk dancers perform, savory Greek entrees and pastries. Times of the Festival are: Friday September 17, 5 – 10 pm Saturday September 18, 11 am – 10 pm Sunday September 19, 11 am – 7 pm General Admission, $3; Seniors and Ages 13-18, $2; Children under 13 – Free 

The location will ba at the Expo Center, State Fairground at 1025 Blue Ridge Road in   Raleigh on    Friday,Sept. 17, 5-10 pm                               Saturday, Sept 18. 11-10 pm and Sunday, Sept. 19, 11-7                             Contact Penny Gallins  at 919-781-4548 or go to website at http://holytrinityraleigh.org

Each entry requires a $35 registration fee and requests that each participant raise at least $250. The first 250 registrants will be provided lodging at Camp Kanata, all meals and an event t-shirt.

To register for Ride Without Limits or learn more, visit www.RideWithoutLimits.org or call Amy Beros at (919) 865-8840 or e-mail amy.beros@nc.eastersealsucp.com

About Easter Seals UCP  is a lifelong partner to families managing disabilities and mental health challenges. The nonprofit serves more than 17,500 individuals and their families annually through an array of services. Easter Seals UCP enhances the quality of life for individuals and maximizes their potential for engaging in their communities. For more information on Easter Seals UCP North Carolina & Virginia, please visit www.nc.eastersealsucp.com

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