November fundraising events

Published on September 1, 2006

[Publisher's note: The Philanthropy Journal is not responsible for the accuracy of information submitted to this Social Butterfly feature.] NOVEMBER November 2NIGHT OF GIVINGFor: Alight IncorporatedFour-course meal, wine pairing to support locaal breast cancer patients and their families.  Fleming's Prime Steak House & Wine Bar, Greensboro.  For more information contact Jennifer Whisnant at 336.544.2418 or jwhisnant@quixotegroup.com or Cris Flynt at 336.275.7403 or ccflynt@aol.com  November 2FOURTH ANNUAL BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONSFor: Boys and Girls ClubsRoy Williams, UNC Men's Basketball Head Coach is this year's keynote speaker. 8-9:30am.  Kerr Scott Building, NC State Fairgrounds.  Purchase individual and table tickets by calling 919.834.6282 or visiting www.wakebgc.org    November 3CELEBRATION SCREENINGScreening of the new documentary film, The Guestworker,panel discussion, reception.  7pm.  Richard White Auditorium, Duke East Campus, Durham.  For more information call 919.682.6795 or filmworks@docsouth.com  November 3HOLIDAY FLAVORS WINE & BEER TASTINGFor:  Triad Health ProjectFeaturing wine tasting featuring festive wines and beers for holiday entertaining.  6-8pm.  $5.  Earth Fare, Battleground Avenue.  For more information visit www.triadhealthproject.com or 336.369.0190.    November 4BRIMLEY BALLFor: Friends of the MuseumFun, elegant, black-tie celebration featuring cocktails, dinner and dancing to the Andrew Thielen Orchestra. Valet parking. 7:30-11:30 p.m.  $150 per person/complimentary for Brimley Society members. For more information contact Elizabeth Iaquinta at 919.733.7450x352. November 4CARY ART BALLFor: Cary Visual ArtTenth annual, silent auction.  6pm.  Prestonwood Country Club, Cary.  For more information about sponsorship opportunities and tickets visit http://caryvisualart.org/artball.html  November 5 - December 22VOICES OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTHFor: Maya Angelou Research Center on Minority HealthPhotographic exhibit documenting 24 African-Americans experiences with illness or taking care of others who suffer from disease.  Opening reception on November 5th from 3-5pm.  Free admission and open to the public.  Delta Arts Center, Winston-Salem.  For more information contact Jim Steele, Karen Richardson or Shannon Koontz at 336.716.4587.    November 7COURAGE HOUSE AWARDS LUNCHEONFor: Courage HouseKeynote speaker Carolina Panthers kicker John Kasay.  11:30-1:30pm.  $75 individual seats, table sponsorships are $500.  Panthers Den (Bank of America Stadium), Charlotte.  For more information contact Kelly Lynn at 704.334.9955x1506 or register online at www.youthhomesinc.org  November 7ARTABILITY IN BLOOMFor: LifeSpanArt auction, art sale, paintings, pottery, silk wearables, gift items, edibles, spirits.  7-9pm.  $20 per person.  GRRA, Greensboro.  For more information contact Elizabeth Zill at ezill@lifespanservices.org or 336.852.1495 or visit www.lifespanservices.org  November 7-12BENEFIT HORSE SHOWFor: Duke Children's Hospital and Health CenterFamily fun night November 10th starting at 5:30pm.  Stick horse classic at 6:45pm (bring your own stick horse).  Adult Jumper Classic at 7pm.  Free admission November 7-12.  Grand prix on November 11th at 7:30pm.  Admission is $10 and children 10 and under get in free.  For more information contact www.dukechildrens.org      November 8REBUILDING LIVES BREAKFASTFor: Urban Ministries of DurhamFree breakfast.  Celebrate the services of the Urban Ministries of Durham and participants receive an opportunity to make a gift or pledge of support.  7:45-9am.  Free.  For more information contact Michael Solomonides at 919.682.0538x25 or msolomonides@umdurham.org or visit www.umdurham.org    November 9WHERE HOPE GROWS LUNCHEONFor: The Family CenterThird annual luncheon will promote child abuse awareness and raise funds for the agency.  12-1pm.  Free.  Myers Park United Methodist Church, Charlotte.  For more information contact Carmen Schultz at 704.376.7180x213 or carmens@thefamilycenter.net  or www.thefamilycenter.net  November 9RED & WHITE GALA WINE EVENTFor: American Red Cross-Highlands ChapterEvening of fine foods and over 60 varieties of win.  6-8:30pm.  $35 per person.  Holiday Inn Bordeaux.  For more information contact Jack Nales at 910.867.8151 or execdirector@highlandsarc.org or visit www.highlandsarc.org    November 10-20WORLD CHILDREN'S DAYFor: Ronald McDonald House CharitiesMcDonalds restaurants across the Carolinas will be raising funds and awareness for children's charities around the globe.  For more information contact Cara McLauchlan at 919.522.1818 or cara@mckeemanpr.com or www.rmhcofnc.org    November 11GALA AUCTIONFor: Habitat for HumanityEnjoy wine and culinary offerings from Raleigh restaurants and live music by the Steve Hobbs Jazz Quartet.  Bid on the unusual works of original art.  Porto (home furnishings), Raleigh.  For more information contact Kim Weiss at 919.272.8615 or kjw27612@yahoo.com    November 1213TH ANNUAL TASTE OF HOPEFor: Inter-Faith Food ShuttleSeven course dinner with wine.  Silent and live auctions.  Black-tie.  Hosted by Greg Fishel.  6pm.  $250 per supporter.  Prestonwood Country Club, Cary.  For more information contact Maxine Solomon at foodiemax@nc.rr.com or visit www.foodshuttle.org   November 1223RD OLD RELIABLE RUNFor:  Triangle United Way10K and 5K events, new course on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.  1-4pm. $25.  For more information contact Mary Williams-Stover at 919.463.5011 or mwstover@unitedwaytriangle.org or visit www.oldreliablerun.com      November 14FESTIVAL OF TREES OF RALEIGH PREVIEW PARTY GALAFor:  Assistance League of RaleighAssistance League of Raleigh in Partnership with Broadway Series South present Festival of Trees of Raleigh.  Proceeds benefit:  Operation School Bell H.O.P.E. for Kids and Silver Slippers.  6:30-10pm.  $70 per person, $25 tax deductible.  Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh.  For more information contact Brenda Griffin at 919.623.7734 or bbgriffin@bellsouth.net     November 142006 PARTNERS IN PHILANTHROPY LUNCHEONKeynote speaker Bill Strickland.  Guest Musician Jon Metzger.  Presentation of the Hubert B. Humphrey, Jr. School of Improvement Award.  11:30-1:30pm.  The Empire Room, Greensboro.  Visit www.cfgg.org to RSVP.    November 14ANNUAL CELEBRATION LUNCHEONFor: United Family ServicesFifth annual celebration, inspirational stories.  12-1pm.  Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte.  Advance reservations must be made by Friday, November 10.  Contact Vernette Rucker at 704.367.2708 or vrucker@ufsclt.org to register.    November 154TH ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE GALA & AUCTIONFor: Triangle Family ServicesSelling houses so Triangle families can stay in theirs.  One-hundred percent of auction proceeds benefit families in need of emergency housing.  7pm.  $65.  For more information contact Jeff Sossamon at 919.839.2286x101 or jsossamon@tfsnc.org or visit www.tfsnc.org    November 15-19SANTA PAWSFor: SPCA of Wake CountyBring all the family members and make this year's holiday cards extra special with a professional portrait.  November 15-19, November 29-December 3.  $20-$40.  Cameron Village Shopping Center, Raleigh.  For more information contact Paul White at 919.532.2082 or pwhite@spcawake.org or visit www.spcawake.org    November 16MAKING GOOD HEALTH HAPPENFor: Moses Cone-Wesley Long Community Health FoundationSixth annual dinner, exhibition, awards program for the community.  Exhibition and reception at 6pm.  Dinner and awards at 7pm.  Story-telling at 7:45pm.  $40 per person.  Table sponsorships range from $350 to $1000. Greensboro Coliseum (Special Events Center).  Contact Foundation staff at 336.832.9555 to purchase tickets and for more information.   November 17HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEFor: SPCA of Wake CountyEnjoy tours, refreshments, Kitten and Puppy Art Show.  Bring your pet for a photo with Santa for a fee.  5-9pm.  Free.  Curtis Dail Pet Adoption Center.  For more information contact Paul White at 919.532.2082 or pwhite@spcawake.org or visit www.spcawake.org    November 17THE 2006 JUPITER BALLFor: Morehead Plantetarium and Science CenterBlack-tie gala, cocktails, jazz, dinner, dancing, star-gazing.  7-12midnight.  $150 per person.  Individual and corporate sponsorships available.  Morehead Planetarium and Science Center, Chapel Hill.  For more information contact Susan Garrett Larson at 919.843.3474 or sglarson@email.unc.edu      November 18HELP THE HOMELESSFor: A Way Home3-mile walk to raise awareness and to challenge the community to look for creative ways to end and prevent homelessness in Charlotte.  Registration at 8:30am.  Walk at 10am.  $25 per adult.  $60 family of four.  $15 under 18.  For more information contact  Chris Wolf at 704.347.3646 or details@awayhome.org or visit www.AWayHome.org    November 18MOONIE & BROON CHARITY SHOWFor: The Historical Enrichment SocietyEnjoy this special presentation with more hilarious antics all for a good cause.  3pm & 7pm.  $18 for adults.  $12 for kids.  Peace College (Kenan Hall), Raleigh.  For more information contact Donna Varner-Sheaves at 919.755.8004 or donna@ncrenfaire.com or visit www.historicalenrichmentsociety.org    November 18-19PIEDMONT CRAFTSMEN'S 43RD FAIRFor: Piedmont CraftsmenHandwork of more than 130 artisans from across the southeast in a setting that allows guests to meet the craftspeople, interact with them and view demonstrations.  Saturday:  10-6pm.  Sunday:  12-5pm.  $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens, students and groups.  For more information contact Linda White at 336.725.1516 or operations@piedmontcraftsmen.org or visit www.piedmontcraftsmen.org     November 19BENEFIT FOR THE NC COUNCIL OF CHURCHESFor: NC Council of ChurchesAcclaimed author, storyteller, musician Clyde Edgerton, light refreshments.  3:30-5pm.  Minimum donation of $25 per person is requested.  Pearsall Memorial Presbyterian Church, Wilmington.  Call 919.828.6501 or contact nccofc@nccouncilofchurches.org to RSVP.    November 19HOLIDAY HOME TOURFor: Habitat for Humanity of Wake CountyTour 8-10 homes in the Idlewood Village neighborhood in Raleigh followed by a party/fundraiser at the Habitat ReUse Center.  Food, and music from the Gregg Gelb Swing Band.  For an invitation contact Pam at 833.1999x242. For more information contact Caroline Cate at 833.1999x241 or caroline.cate@habitatwake.org    November 20TRIAD PHILANTHROPY DAY AWARDS CEREMONYFor: NC Triad Chapter of the Association for Fundraising ProfessionalsKeynote speaker Joey Cheek, Olympic Gold Medalist.  Luncheon, awards ceremony, 300 philanthropists and community leaders in attendance.  12-2pm.  $40 per person (includes luncheon).  Grandover Resort, Greensboro.  For more information contact Debra Perret at 336.414.3021 or ladybass@triad.rr.com or www.afptriadchapter.com    November 21RED HOT TURKEY TROTFor: Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red CrossSocial event that includes food, beverages, live music by Liquid Pleasure.  6-11pm.  $25 in advance, $30 at the door.  Wachovia Atrium, Charlotte.  For more information contact Lance Pellow at 704.347.8351 or pellowl@usa.redcross.org or visit www.greatercarolinasredcross.org    November 21URBAN MINISTRY/SALVATION ARMY BENEFIT BASKETBALL GAMEFor: Urban Ministry and Salvation ArmyA group of doctors from Greensboro vs. Greensboro Urban Ministry.  7pm.  Admission is a donation of non-perishable food items.  Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club.  For more information call 336.271.5959x302 or visit www.greensborourbanministry.org   November 25-December 3FESTIVAL OF TREESFor: Lower Cape Fear Hospice & Life Care CenterTour 100 beautifully decorated trees, visit Santa, create holiday crafts.  $7 adults; $4 children ages 3-11; children under 2 free.  Monday-Friday 9-6:30pm; Saturday-Sunday 10-6:30pm.  Hilton Riverside, Wilmington.  For more information contact Bob Jones at 910.772.5444 or bob.jones@nhhn.org or visit www.hospicefestivaloftrees.org    November 28AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BENEFITFor: American Cancer Society local officesIndependent film company Laufer Film and Carmike Theaters are partnering to sponsor a benefit advance screening of the Award winning HiDef feature Christmas at Maxwell's, a movie filled with messages of hope, faith, and love.  Carmike Theater.  For listings and times visit www.christmasatmsaxwells.com/theaters    November 29-December 3DECK THE HALLSFor: Sawtooth School for Visual ArtSale of fine arts and crafts by regional artists, faculty and students.  Holiday music, food and drink, holiday portraits, raffle, silent auction, balloon pop.  Sawtooth School for Visual Art, Winston-Salem.  Pre-event gala tickets $20 in advance or $25 at the door.  For events times, call 336.723.7395.    November 30HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEFor: Pasquotank Arts CouncilOver 200 artists adn craftsmen show and sell their wares.  Special quilting demonstration, book signing.  5:30-7:30pm.  Free.  PAC Gallery, Elizabeth City.  For more information contact Mary Temple at 252.338.6455 or maryt@pasquotankarts.org or visit www.pasquotankarts.org   December events

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