February fundraising events

Published on February 5, 2007

[Publisher's note: The Philanthropy Journal is not responsible for the accuracy of information submitted to this Social Butterfly feature.] FEBRUARY February 1-14SHARE YOUR HEART CAMPAIGNFor: North Carolina Ronald McDonald HousesBuy a paper heart for $1 at McDonalds.  Hearts will be displayed with the donor's name listed.  For more information contact Cara McLauchlan at 919.552.1818 or cara@mckeemanpr.com or visit www.rmhcofnc.org      February 2HEART BREAKFASTFor: American Heart AssociationTreat your valentine to a heart healthy breakfast.  7-9am.  $20 donation.  Squid's Restaurant, Chapel Hill.  For more information contact Hannah Jessee at 919.463.8300 or hannah.jessee@heart.org or visit www.americanheart.org    February 2WINTER FESTFor: Ronald McDonald House of DurhamCome out and enjoy an exciting evening with a gourmet buffet, champagne reception, wine & beer tasting, silent and live auction, dancing.  6pm.  $125 per person.  Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club.  For more information contact Lisa Lambert at 919.286.9305 or Lisa@ronaldhousedurham.org or visit www.ronaldhousedurham.org     February 3THE CHARLOTTE MAGAZINE DREAM HOMEFor: Susan G. Komen Charlotte AffiliateThe Charlotte magazine dream home opens to the public on February 3 and will remain open for the next three weekends in month.  Advanced tickets $8; $10 at the door.  Special events and workshops will take place at the home.  Providence Road, Charlotte.  For more information call 704.335.7181x122 or visit www.charlottedreamhome.org    February 4PARTY WITH A PURPOSEFor: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NCAlready planning a party for the Big Game Day on February 4?  Make it a Party with a Purpose by collecting monetary donations.  For every $1 donated, the Food Bank can distribute $15 worth of food.  For more information contact Sarah Deal at 919.784.5770.    February 10BRUNCH FUNDRAISERFor: North Carolina Writers' NetworkFundraiser brunch to honor writer Will Blythe and his family.  10:30am.  Fearrington Barn, Pittsboro.  $79.  For details or to reserve tickets, call 919.967.9540.     February 10MASSAGE FAIREFor: Community Coalition Against Family ViolenceTherapeutic massages, facials and acupuncture provided by licensed professionals.  9-4pm.  $1 per minute (30 & 60 minute sessions).  Peak Performance.  Reservations required.  For appointment call 252.636.3381.    February 10TRIANGLE HEART GALAFor: American Heart AssociationNostalgic evening featuring the hits of Motown.  Live and silent auctions, dinner and dancing.  6-midnight.  $150 per person.  Embassy Suites, Cary.  For more information contact Kimberly Raymond at 919.463.8353 or kimberly.raymond@heart.org or visit www.americanheart.org    February 10ART WITH HEARTFor: United Family ServicesArt auction benefiting United Family Services' domestic violence programs.  Location:  CenterStage @ DaNoa.  Tickets are $50 in advance, or $60 at the door.  For more information call 704.367.2708 or visit www.unitedfamilyservices.org    February 14BARK & WINE FOR YOUR VALENTINEFor: SPCA of Wake CountySample 6-8 wines in a commemorative glass and light appetizers to complement the flavors.  Maybe you'll meet your true love...the four-legged kind!  6-9pm.  $20 per person.  200 Petfinder Lane.  For more information contact Paul White at 919.532.2082 or pwhite@spcawake.org or visit www.spcawake.org    February 15-16VAGINA MONOLOGUESFor: SWOOP:  Strong Women Organizing Outrageous ProjectsThe Vagina Monologues is about women, by women, and for everyone.  Laugh, cry, and celebrate what it is to be a woman.  8pm.  $20 in advance, $25 at the door.  Durham Arts Council.  For more information contact Sandy Fitzgerald at 919.623.2536 or swoop4u@gmail.com     February 17TRIANGLE WATER FOR LIFEFor: WaterPartners InternationalHeavy hors d'oeuvres, complimentary beverages, live and silent auctions.  MC is Tina Cash.  6:30pm.  $100.  Nasher Museum of Art.  For more information contact Alice Lutz at 919.848.1040 or nc@water.org  or visit http://www.water.org/wfl/triangle    February 17A LITTLE NIGHT VISIONFor: Prevent Blindness North CarolinaThis event is Prevent Blindness NC's most popular event.  Celebrate PBNC's 40th anniversary with a ruby red celebration in the magical Land of Oz.  Food samplings, drinks, live music, dancing, silent auction.  7-11pm.  $35 advance, $45 at the door.  NC Museum of Natural Science.  For more information contact Mindy Amerson at 919.755.5044x13 or mamerson@pbnc.org or visit www.preventblindness.org/nc/nc_event.html    February 17WISH BALLFor: Make-A-Wish Founation of Eastern North CarolinaLive and silent auctions, entertainment, heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar.  7-midnight.  $110 per person, $185 per couple.  North Ridge Country Club, Raleigh.  For more information contact Cindy Williams at 919.821.7111 or cwilliams@eastncwish.org or visit www.eastncwish.org    February 17TRIANGLE WATER FOR LIFE EVENTFor: WaterParnters International15th Water for Life event in support of clean drinking water for people in developing countries.  Live and silent auction featuring international items.  6:30pm.  $100 per person.  Nasher Museum of Art.  For more information contact Alice Lutz at 919.848.1040 or nc@water.org or visit www.water.org    February 17RALEIGH POLAR PLUNGE For: Special Olympics NCRaleigh Police Department is hosting.  Minimum donation to jump is $50.  11am registration, 1pm plunge.  Camp Durant, Raleigh.  For more information contact Tommy Newman at 919.931.5252 or modonnell@sonc.net or visit www.sonc.net    February 18DOC WATSON & DAVID HOLT CONCERTFor: United Way of Randolph County FoundationLegendary performer Doc Watson and Grammy Award winner David Holt in concert.  7pm.  Asheboro High School, Asheboro.  Ticket prices:  $35, $45, and $55.  For more information and reserve tickets, call 336.625.4207 Monday-Friday between the hours of 9-4pm.  For more information on Doc Watson and David Holt go to www.davidholtc.com and/or www.folkloreproductions.com    February 20FAT TUESDAY ANNUAL BENEFIT MEALS ON WHEELSFor: Meals on Wheels of Wake CountyLive Dixie Land Jazz, New Orleans style cuisine, live and silent auction.  6:30pm.  $100.  Exploris, Raleigh.  For more information contact Jodi Hubble at 919.833.1749 or jodi@wakemow.org or visit www.wakemow.org    February 22DENIM AND DIAMONDSFor: Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County and the Raleigh Kiwanis FoundationEvening of private shopping, music, dancing, dining and exclusive auctions.  6-9pm.  Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door.  Saks Fifth Avenue, Triangle Towne Center in Raleigh.  To purchase tickets visit www.denimanddiamonds.org    February 22FRIENDS OF UMAR LUNCHEONFor: UMARLuncheon fundraiser to benefit group homes for adults with developmental and associated disabilities in the Charlotte area.  12:15-1:15pm.  Free.  Providence UMC-Charlotte.  For more information contact Melinda Schroeder at 888.862.8627 or MelindaS@umarinfo.com or visit www.UMARinfo.com    February 22SIMPLE THINGS MOVIE SCREENINGFor: Action for Children"Simple Things" movie screening benefit, wine, hors d'oeuvres reception.  7pm.  Movie screening:  Rialto.  Reception:  Paragon Commercial Bank.  For more information visit www.ncchild.org or contact Rebecca Clendenin at 919.834.6623x226 or rebecca@ncchild.org    February 23-24UNC DANCE MARATHONFor: NC Children's Hospital9th annual, 24-hour marathon, where hundres os UNC-CH students stand on their feet 24 hours in a symbolic show of support.  7pm Friday to 7pm Saturday.  Fetzder Gym.  For more information contact Nikki Peters at 919.843.6991 or knpeters@email.unc.edu    February 25OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA-GREENSBOROFor: Triad Health ProjectGreensboro's first official Oscar Night America gathering joining organizations in 48 other cities around the country celebrating the 79th Annual Academy Awards broadcast.  150 guests will get the celebrity treatment, with valet parking, red carpet entrance, paparazzi, champagne reception and silent auction.  6:30pm reception, 7:30pm dinner.  $150 per person.  O. Henry Hotel, Greensboro.  To purchase tickets contact Mike Baker at 336.275.1654 or mbaker@triadhealthproject.com or visit www.triadhealthproject.com    February 25OSCAR NIGHT WITH ARTSPLOSUREFor: ArtsplosureGala event is one of 46 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences-sanctioned parties held across the country on Oscar Night.  Watch the Academy Awards telecast, enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, receive an official program or poster from the Awards, raffle, contests.  7pm.  $50 per person.  Raffle tickets are $5 each or five for $20.  Bogart's American Grill, Glenwood Avenue.  Call 919.832.8699 for more information or to purchase tickets.    March events

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