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.

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

The 2010 Big Bad Ball will be held Saturday, October 2rd from 7pm – 1am at the Capital City Club in Raleigh. This black tie event is open to the entire community and the cost is $125 per person. The event includes a raffle drawing for a $10,000 cash prize as well as a silent auction.  To make reservations and purchase raffle tickets, please call the Capital City Club at (919) 832-5526. Details at: http://www.hospiceofwake.org/event.php?mode=viewEvent&eventID=65

The Triangle Run/Walk for Autism includes a 5K race (part of the Second Empire Grand Prix Series) as well as a non-competitive 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and the Carolina Hurricanes Kids Dash for children ages 6 and under. There will also be live music, a children’s play area, vendors, snacks, and awards.

Register today and support ASNC through your participation in this event!

 Join Haven House on Monday, November 15, 2010 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at bu*ku global street food corner of Wilmington and Davie streets, downtown Raleigh.

Music by Sometimes Patsy featuring Canady Thomas and hosted by the Second Round Competition Team. Support gang intervention and prevention while mixing and mingling with other young professionals

$50 per person includes heavy hors d’ouvres, beer and wine, auctions (holiday shopping!) Also: raffles and games cash bar with signature drinks($25 per ticket is tax-deuctible as a charitable donation to Haven House Services)   Individual Tickets: $50 per person and can be purchased on the website via paypal or contact Haven House at 919-833-3312 

A Winter’s Tale

Methodist Home for Children will be hosting its 13^th annual charity gala, “A Winter’s Tale,” at the Raleigh Convention Center.  An evening that benefits Methodist Home for Children, this black tie affair will honor individuals and organizations committed to children, youth and families and will feature a live and silent auction, an elegant dinner, dancing and a keynote address by celebrated sports writer, Don Yaeger.  Matt Holiday will be the auctioneer for the evening.

With 16 books to his credit, including four that made the New York Times best-seller list, Don Yeager has spent his career writing about our generation’s most celebrated athletes.  As a former Sports Illustrated associate editor, Don has witnessed the personal and professional struggles of many famous athletes, and he knows how faith and perseverance can overcome adversity and lead to greatness.

For more information, contact Jennifer Cooper at 1.888.305.4321 or jcooper@mhfc.org.  You can also find more information about the event as well as check out the auction items that will be up for bid by visiting the event’s Facebook page here:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Winters-Tale-Gala-2010/216007683221

Read more about the Methodist Home for Children here: http://www.mhfc.org/calendar/

The auction is being conducted by Matt Holiday of http://mattholidayauctions.com/

For more information contact:
Sarah Caudle @ 919-334-5218
www.durham.relay.com