April 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.] APRIL April 1LESS FORK, MORE FOOT 5K FUN RUN AND RACEFor: The Poe Center for Health Education & the Raleigh District Dietetic AssociationParticipate to support the Poe Center's and the Raleigh District Dietetic Association's efforts to prevent childhood obesity in NC.  2pm.  $15-$25 to register; sponsorship opportunities available.  Embassy Suites, Cary.  For more information contact Amy Buehrle at 919.468.0349 or amy.buehrle@momentumhealthware.com or visit www.raleighnutrition.org    April 122ND ANNUAL A TOAST TO THE TRIANGLEFor: Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental DisabilitiesOlympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi is the honorary chair.  5:30-8pm.  McKimmon Center, Raleigh.  For more information contact Maria Hernandez at 919.832.3909x101 or mhernandez@tammylynncenter.org    April 4SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH KICK-OFFFor: InteractArt show depicting 2007 theme "Rape:  Shatter the Silence! Every Victim Has a Voice", food, entertainment, games and activities.  12-2pm.  For more information contact Damita Chambers at 919.828.7501 or damitac@interactofwake.org or visit www.interactofwake.org        April 10LEGISLATIVE RECEPTIONFor: The Alice Aycock Poe Center for Health EducationLegislators and sponsors are invited for heavy hors d'oeurves and cocktails to honor North Carolina's Legislators and their commitment to supporting the Poe Center.  5-7pm.  Sponsorship opportunities available, call for details.  The Poe Center.  For more information contact Kim Raynor at 919.231.4006x304 or k.raynor@poehealth.org or visit www.poehealth.org      April 11COLLEGE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTHFor: InteractPresentation by Interact's new Rape Prevention Educator, a survivor's story, screening of documentary video, self-defense demonstration.  12:30-4pm.  Meredith College, Cate Student Center.  For more information contact Damita Chambers at 919.828.7501 or damitac@interactofwake.org   April 14THE JOHN 3:16 CENTER 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING AUCTIONFor: C.A.R.E.  Child Abuse Resource and EducationFundraising auction to raise support for programs offered at C.A.R.E.'s resource and recreation facility.  10am-until.  Littleton.  For more information contact Julie Jenkins or Shannon Smiley at 252.586.1800 or care2001@earthlink.net or visit www.john316center.org    April 14SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH EVENTFor: InteractArt show depicting 2007 theme, food, local entertainment, and activities.  2-6pm.  Interact's Pass It On thrift store, Fuquay-Varina.  For more information contact Damita Chambers at 919.828.7501 or damitac@interactofwake.org    April 14WALKING WARRIORSFor: Community Coalition Against Family ViolenceWalk 2 miles to raise awareness of child abuse in the New Bern community.  9am.  Union Point Park, New Bern.  For more information call 252.636.3381 or visit www.walkingwarriors.com    April 14VEGAS NIGHT WITH THE CHARLOTTE CHECKMATESFor: Regional HIV/AIDS ConsortiumAn evening of Vegas-styled games for fun, entertainment, food, dancing, raffles and a silent auction.  7-11pm.  $50.  Omni Hotel, Charlotte.  For more information contact Brad Goforth at 704.531.2467x12 or bradg@regionalconsortium.org or visit www.regionalconsortium.org    April 14ANNUAL WALK FOR AIDSFor: House of Mercy3-mile walk through historic downtown Belmont.  Picnic reception to follow at House of Mercy.  Food, drinks, live music, tours or residence.  For more information contact Marjorie Storch at 704.825.4711x3 or visit www.houseofmercy.org    April 14PICTURE THIS GALA 2007For: Prevent Child Abuse North Carolina11th annual gala with delicious food and cocktails, silent auction, fine art and photography exhibit.   8-11pm.  $75.  Umstead Hotel & Spa, Cary.  For more information contact Lauren Hood at 919.256.6603 or lhood@preventchildabusenc.org or visit www.preventchildabusenc.org    April 18ANNUAL CELEBRATION & AWARDS LUNCHEONFor: Earth Share of North CarolinaCelebrate Earth Day and 16 years of ESNC's work protecting NC's environment.  12:30-2pm.  NC Museum of Life & Science, Durham.  To RSVP contact Miriam Biber at miriam@earthsharenc.org or call 919.687.4840.    April 19GUILFORD EDUCATION ALLIANCE AND GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS PRESENTS...ON STAGE!For: Guilford Education AllianceFirst annual arts extravaganza produced by students and teachers.  7pm.  $10-$35.  War Memorial.  For more information contact Louise Courts at 336.841.4332 or lcourts@guilfordeducationalliance.org or visit www.guilfordeducationalliance.org     April 192ND ANNUAL GREEN JAMBOREEFor: Triangle Land ConservancyEvening of live music, food, and spirits in celebration of conservation.  TLC members reception, 6-8pm; Carolina Chocolate Drops, 8-10pm.  $25.  Carrboro ArtsCenter.  For more information contact Marisa Bryant at 919.833.3662x111 or mbryant@tlc-nc.org or visit www.tlc-nc.org      April 20SPORT A SHIRT, SHARE A NIGHTFor: Ronald McDonald House Winston-Salem.  Businesses, schools, universities, local hospitals to purchase tee shirts and wear them on April 20.  Each donor will "share a night" with a needy family.  $10 per shirt.  For more information contact Mindy Bloom at 336.723.0228x19.    April 20DO GOOD DANCEFor: ME3, Inc.Dance with 'swing motif' for all types/levels of dancers.  Refreshments, door prizes, swing lesson included.  Raffle $1-5 per ticket.  Semi-formal encouraged, not required.  Ticket info on site.  8-11pm.  $20/individual, $35/couples.  Raleigh Elk's Lodge, Raleigh.  For more information contact Amber Smith at 919.215.8613 or admin@me-3.org or visit www.me-3.org       April 20-21GO NATIVE PLANT SALEFor: North Carolina Coastal FederationNCCF's annual sale features more than 3,500 plants and 150 species, including flowering perennials, bushes, trees and acquatic plants.  Enjoy entertainment, workshops and exhibits.  9-5pm.  Free.  Ocean, NC.  For more information contact Rachael or Rose at 252.393.8185 or nccf@nccoast.org or visit www.nccoast.org     April 21HEART AND SOLE RACEFor: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehanbilitation program2nd annual five-kilometer run and one-mile walk.  Registration 7:30am, race starts 9am.  4th of July Park, Kernersville.  For more information call 336.716.4587.    April 21LOFTY IDEAS TOUR 2007For: Piedmont CraftsmenTour of downtown Winston-Salem living spaces with both daytime and evening schedules.  11-4pm take the Day Dream Tour; 5:30-8pm take The Starry Night Tour.  Closing reception at The Gallery Lofts with heavy hors d'ouvres and beverages.  Day tour is $15/person; Evening tour is $25/person.  For more information call 336.725.1516 or email director@piedmontcraftsmen.org    April 21WHITNEY M. YOUNG, JR. AWARDS GALAFor: Urban League of Central CarolinasBlack-tie event will feature networking opportunities, dinner, entertainment, and a wine and cheese reception.  6pm.  Sponsorship packages range from $2,000-$15,000; Program advertising from $100-$300; Individual tickets $150.  For more information contact Trineka Greer at 704.373.2256x205 or tgreer@urbanleaguecc.org or visit www.urbanleaguecc.org/membership/WHITNEY_SPONSOR.ASP   April 215K RUN FOR WILDLIFEFor: Piedmont Wildlife CenterAnnual 5K run to raise money for the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife.  9am.  $25 pre-registration or $30 on race day.  For more information contact Emma Lawrence at 919.968.8557 or emma@piedmontwildlifecenter.org or visit www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org    April 21SWORDSMAN'S BALLFor: The American Cancer SocietyAnnual black-tie event filled with casino games, live music, gourmet food, live and silent auctions.  Founders Hall, Charlotte.  For more information contact Brooke Varner at 704.552.6147.    April 21CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS GOLF TOURNAMENTFor: Prevent Child Abuse Rowan4th annual tournament.  Fee includes a meal (lunch or dinner).  2pm.  $50 to play; $100-$500 to sponsor.  For more information contact Brian Stallings at 704.639.1700 or terriehesshouse@bellsouth.net   April 22FOURTH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS & BBQFor: Durham Arts CouncilPart of DAC's Dinner a l'Art event series.  Traditional bluegrass music, food.  $60. For more information and tickets call 919.560.2708 or llassiter@durhamarts.org or visit www.durhamarts.org      April 22BLOSSOMS OF HOPEFor: Inter-faith Food ShuttleUnique luncheon, fine restaurants, student graduates fro the Culinary Job Training Program.  Four courses, with wine.  12:30pm.  $75.  Second Empire, Raleigh.  For more information and RSVP contact Maxine Solomon at 919.847.0567 or foodiemax@nc.rr.com    April 23KEY VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION CEREMONYFor: The Volunteer Center of DurhamAnnual luncheon to recognize Durham's most valuable volunteers.  11:30-1pm.  $17.  Durham Hilton.  For more information contact Amber M. Raggie at 919.688.8977x22 or amber@thevolunteercenter.org or visit www.thevolunteercenter.org    April 25NEW BEGINNINGS AWARDS EVENTFor: Family and Children's ServicesPhotography competition for local high school students, silent auction, access to Nasher exhibits, heavy hors d'oeurves, cash bar.  6-8pm.  $40.  Nasher Museum, Durham.  For more information contact Helen or Catherine at 919.416.4400 or CDiederich@aol.com or visit www.fcsdurham.org       April 256TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLSFor: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NCLunch and a handcrafted bowl.  $25.  11:30-2pm (drop in anytime).  A.B. Bullard Fire Station #1, Winston-Salem.  For more information contact Linda Ward at 336.784.5770.      April 25-30CULTURAL EXPERIENCE TO DENMARKFor: The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, Inc.Open registration for a cultural arts trip to Copenhagen, Denmark.  Highlight of the trip is a private dinner with Ambassador and Mrs. Jim Cain.  Contact Georgia Donaldson at 919.839.1498x234 for details.    April 27OUTBACK ON THE FARM CHILDREN'S HOME BENEFITFor: Children's Home of Winston-SalemEnjoy dinner, music and dancing at the downtown campus, hayrides to tour guests around the campus, barn dance, blue grass concert.  6:30-10pm.  Tickets start at $35, or $30 if purchased by April 13th.  For more information visit www.outbackonthefarm.com    April 2824TH ANNUAL FANTASY AUCTIONFor: Easter Seals UCP"Swing into Spring" at the 24th annual event.  Bring your dancing shoes and prepare to realize your fantasies.  7pm.  $150.  The Westin Charlotte.  For more information contact Carrie Van Brunt at 800.626.1627x259 or cvanbrunt@nc.eastersealsucp.com or visit www.nc.eastersealsucp.com   April 2810TH ANNUAL CELEBRATE! ARTS NC STATE GALAFor: ARTS NC STATEFestive, elegant evening of music, food and fun featuring comedy troupe, The Capitol Steps.  6pm.  $150.  For more information contact Sharon Moore at 919.513.3029 or sharon_moore@ncsu.edu or visit http://www.ncsu.edu/arts/gala.htm    April 29LUNCH BY THE LADLEFor: Family Life CouncilSoup-tasting lunch featuring signature soup recipes from local restaurants, appearances by Guilford the Grasshopper, Looney Lanny the balloon magician, and more.  11-2pm.  $10 adults; $5 children; $25 family; children 4 and under free.  The Empire Room, Greensboro.  For more information contact Stacey Ofsanko at 336.333.6890x222 or sofsanko@flcgso.com or visit www.flcgso.com    April 29WALK FOR WILDLIFEFor: Piedmont Wildlife CenterCome walk, watch, wander and wonder while helping the Center raise money for the care and rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife.  12-4pm.  $25 plus donations appreciated.  Lake Crabtree County Park, Morrisville.  For more information contact Emma Lawrence at 919.968.8557 or emma@piedmontwildlifecenter.org or visit www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org    March events | May events | Submit your event

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