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Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes Sept 25 8am

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010


The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading non-profit health organization providing research, information and advocacy efforts for children and adults with Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational diabetes.

Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes is the American Diabetes Association’s signature fundraising event. Please join us on September 25th, 2010 at TW Alexander Drive, RTP as we step out to fight diabetes.

Step Out is a family oriented 5k annual walk, powered by individuals from the community who are concerned for their health and the health of their loved ones. Step out and highlight your commitment to finding a cure.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM     Walk starts at 9:00 AM
Event Location:  79 TW Alexander   Bldg 4501  Icon Bldg  Look for Signs
Contact Lindsay Keam at 919-743-5400 x 3254  or
Email: lkeam@diabetes.org

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.

CHERUBS Masquerading Angels Ball Sat, Oct 30 7-midnight

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

CHERUBS- The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support.    Money raised will fund services to further help families of children born with this congential disease.  For details go to: http://www.cherubsangelball.org/

The event will be held on Oct 30th from 7-midnight at Hilton Durham at 3800 Hillsborough Rd.  Tickets are $50.00 and include  event entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, 2 raffle tickets, 1 bar ticket, 2 casino chips.  The Attire is FORMAL black and whitemasquerade ball  and  men are encouraged to wear tuxedos and women to wear white.  Dust off your wedding dresses ladies or you can opt for a black dress,  but it must be floor length.   Masks are required, some will be provided.   Not acceptible; typical Halloween costumes, short dresses, street clothes and scary masks.  Have your formal portrait taken, a reminder of a wonderful night by Jim Shaw Photography.

Frill Seekers Bazaar Nov 5-7 Durham

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

3 Day Holiday Market at Durham Bulls Athletic Park presents  Frill Seekers Bazaar  on Nov. 5 – 7, 2010.

On  Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, Opening Night Benefit will be from 5 PM - 9 PM and will support the Autism Society of NC
Friday & Saturday  events will be from 10 AM – 7 PM & Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM

Join us at the  Durham Bulls Athletic Park for a “Frill A Minute” with fun & frolic at every turn.  Frill Seekers Bazaar is an eclectic boutique shopping extravaganza in Durham, NC. We will showcase the “best in show” of exhibitors, both local & national with the latest in unique & trendy gifts, personalized products, apparel, art & sculpture, jewelry, handmade, handbags, health & beauty, home & garden decor, gourmet food & beverage products, party supplies, frills for pets & more. Relax at the Frill Seekers Cafe.

The Mission is to provide a “frilling” shopping experience in Durham, NC where entrepreneurs can flourish & spread their unique platforms to eager shoppers who will appreciate their hard work & dedication in a friendly environment. Our Bazaar Boutiques create an atmosphere of community with emphasis on our talented & savvy business owners. Our  “Pay It Forward Fun’d Raising Campaign” will support the Autism Society of NC  at our Holiday Market.  Contact Heather Hargrave at 865-5057.

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.

 
 

 

Bachelor Bid for Charity – February 20

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

The 6th Annual Bachelor Auction for Charity will be held on Saturday, February 20 in the Triangle area.  The event starts at 7 pm and will continue until the wee hours of the morning.  Advance tickets are $35 and $50 if purchasing at the door.  The event will include a Casino, raffle and a live auction of the hand-picked bachelors. The auction benefits the Women’s Center of Wake County.  Click here for more details: http://bachelorbidforcharity.com/

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 Christmas Carol at Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts Dec 8-15

Friday, January 1st, 2010

A Christmas Carol

Event details:

Theatre In The Park’s original musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol, based on the book by Charles Dickens and adapted for the stage by Ira David Wood III, first premiered in 1974. It has been performed each year since, and has become the theatre’s major fundraiser. Approximately 30,000 people attend the local production run in Raleigh, North Carolina. 2010 Performance Dates and Times: Wednesday, December 8 – (7 PM) – PECPA
Thursday, December 9 – (7 PM) – PECPA
Friday, December 10 – (7 PM) – PECPA
Saturday, December 11 – (2PM & 7 PM) – PECPA
Sunday, December 12 – (2 PM) – PECPA
Monday, December 13 – (7PM) – PECPA
Tuesday, December 14 – (7 PM) – PECPA
Wednesday, December 15 – (7PM) – PECPA Tickets are on sale now to Season Members and Groups of 20 or more here at Theatre In The Park for all performances at Memorial Auditorium, Dec 8-15.
Tickets go on sale to the General Public, Oct 17 via Ticketmaster and Oct 18 at the box office at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.

Dates & Times:
12/08/2010-
12/09/2010-
12/10/2010-
12/11/2010-

Other events in the A Christmas Carol- Theatre in the Park series:

FOR MORE INFO
URL:Website

Phone Number:(919) 831-6936

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.