March fundraising events

Published on March 2, 2007

[Publisher's note: The Philanthropy Journal is not responsible for the accuracy of information submitted to this Social Butterfly feature.] MARCH March 27TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLSFor: Second Harvest Food Bank of MetrolinaFun lunch time event, select a hand-made bowl, participate in a silent auction, hear music, and enjoy pottery demonstrations.  11:30-1:30pm.  $25.  Charlotte Marriott City Center.  For more information call 704.375.9639x19.    March 1016TH ANNUAL RED CROSS BALLFor: American Red Cross Triangle Area ChapterThis year's Ball, An International Affair, will include worldly delights, dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions.  6pm.  $150 per person.  Embassy Suites, Cary.  For more information contact Jennifer Behr at 919.861.1662 or behrj@trianglearc.org or visit www.trianglearc.org    March 12PARTNERSHIP IN PROGRESSFor:  JDRF - The Triangle/Eastern NC ChapterLearn more about how JDRF is increasing its investment to find a cure for diabetes through good science and good business.  Beverages and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served.  6pm.  Brier Creek Country Club, Raleigh.  For more information call 919.431.8330 or email triangle@jdrf.org    March 17WALK FOR THOSE WHO CAN'TFor: Carolina Canines for ServiceParticipate as a walker (individual or part of a team).  Come walk with your pet.  9am.  $25.  The Loop at Wrightsville Beach, Wrightsville Beach.  For more information contact Sharon Smith at 910.362.8194 or info@carolinacanines.org or visit www.walkforthosewhocant.org   March 21DINNERS A L'ART TASTE OF CHINAFor: Durham Arts CouncilElegant evening with tastes and sounds of China.  A program of Chines music performed live, Asian-inflected menu.  7pm.  $125.  Chapel Hill.  For more information call 919.560.2708 or email llassiter@durhamarts.org   March 24AIDS WALK CHARLOTTE KICK-OFFFor: Regional AIDS Interfaith NetworkEvening of local music and fun to build excitement for the AIDS WALK Charlotte 2007.  Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.  $10 in advance, $15 at the door.  Neighborhood Theatre, Charlotte.  For more information call 704.372.7246x100 or visit www.neighborhoodtheatre.com    March 24HUMAN RACEFor: Volunteer Center of GreensboroAnnual fundraising 5K walk/run that offers individuals the chance to raise money for favorite charities.  9-12noon.  Free.  Grimsley High School, Greensboro.  For more information contact Amanda Rogers at 336.373.1633 or humanrace@volunteergso.org or visit www.volunteergso.org    March 24GREAT HUMAN RACEFor: The Volunteer Center of DurhamFundraising nonprofit walk and competitive run for over 60 Durham area agencies.  9:30am.  Free for walkers, $17 in advance for runners.  Downtown Durham.  For more information contact Tammy Dorfman at 919.688.8977x23 or tammy@thevolunteercenter.org or visit www.greathumanrace.org    March 25FIRST ANNUAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS DINNERFor: YWCA GreensboroEvent will honor the accomplishments of girls and women in sports.  Award presented to Kay Yow.  Christine Brennan, guest speaker.  Sandra Hughes, MC.  6-8:30pm.  $40 for individual tickets; $750 table sponsorships; $5,000 event sponsorship.  Greensboro Coliseum.  For more information contact Mildred Powell at 336.273.3461x113 or mpowell@ywcagsonc or visit www.ywcagsonc.org      March 27GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUNFor: Ronald McDonald House of Chapel HillWomen can indulge themselves in massages, psychic and tarot card readings, jewelry cleanings, mini makeovers and more.  6-10pm.  $64(non-student), $35 (student).  Sheraton Imperial - RTP.  For more information contact Michael Lowery at 919.931.2040 or michael.lowery@chapelhillrmh.net or visit www.chapelhillrmh.net    March 27GALA FUNDRAISING EVENTFor: Cary Community FoundationGrand gala event for the Founder's Fund Member Guests.  For more information contact Rachel Doolittle at 919.277.1184 or visit www.carycf.org    March 28GALA SALUTE TO BARBARA GOODMONFor: The Healing Place of Wake CountyA fundraiser to benefit The Healing Place of Wake County Endowment saluting community activist and Healing Place founding board member, Barbara Goodmon.  6-10pm.  Corporate table:  $10,000; Couples:  $500; Individuals:  $250.  RBC Center, Raleigh.  For more information contact Allen Reep at 919.865.2537 or allen.reep@hpowc.org or visit www.hpowc.org    March 29AWARDS BANQUETFor: United Way of Randolph CountyAnnual awards banquet.  6pm.  $20.  AVS Catering-Banquet Centre, Asheboro.  For information and to RSVP contact kris@uwrandolph.org    March 291ST ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLSFor: Urban Ministries of Durham - Community kitchenDinner of soup, bread and dessert.  Select your bowl, hand-made by local craftsmen.  5-7:30pm.  $20.  Duke Memorial United Methodist Church.  For more information and tickets call, 919-682-0583x25 or email msolomonides@umdurham.org or visit www.umdurham.org    March 30SEQUINS AND SPURS GALAFor: Horse and Buddy2nd annual gala will help the Horse and Buddy program to build their new facility in New Hill.  6pm.  $100.  The Barn and Fearrington Village.  For more information contact Liz Kodadek at 919.345.1853 or liz@horseandbuddy or visit www.horseandbuddy.org    April events | Submit your event

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