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2010 Chef’s Challenge for Meals on Wheels ~ Wake Co Sept 9th 5-7:30

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Which chef can create the best meal? On September 9, 2010 we will find out.  Taking up the challenge are:

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.

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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:

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.

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

Tuesday, March 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.

Event: Annual Hike For Hope for Pretty in Pink Sept 18

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Annual Hike For Hope

 
   

Pretty In Pink Foundation’s Second Annual Hike For Hope will be held at Bond Park in Cary, NC on Saturday, September 18th so gather your friends, loved ones and co-workers and join us for a morning of hiking, shopping and live entertainment.

Starts: Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:00 AM
Ends: Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:00 PM

Registration Fees:$25.00 (Adult)  $15.00 (Child)     Children under 6 years of age are Free.

Sign up today by calling us directly 919.532.0532. Online registration will open August 1st.

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”.

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

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

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.

Triangle Heart Ball – February 13 in Raleigh, NC

Friday, January 1st, 2010
 
 

The 25th Anniversary Triangle Heart Ball is will be held at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 Salisbury Street on Saturday, February 13. 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.  This year’s 2010 Heart Ball Chairman is Dr. William (Bill) Roper, Chief Executive Officer, UNC Health Care, Dean, UNC School of Medicine.

Tickets are $200 each. Call 919-463-8353 or visit this site:  www.heart.org/TriangleNCHeartBall.

Dance for a Cure – Leukemia and Lymphoma Feb 26

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

 

The 4th annual benefit dance for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Friday, Feb 26, 2010. at Raleigh Elks Lodge, Raleigh, NC.  Doors open at 7 with free swing dance lesson with admission. General dancing 8:15 – 11:15. DJ Wesley Boz, mix of swing, latin and ballroom.

Raleigh Elks Lodge is located at 5538 Leadmine Road (Corner of Leadmine and Millbrook.  Come and participate in door prizes and raffles.
Contact: Vickie Barrett 919-522-0425

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.