December 1, 2008


February fundraising events


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FEBRUARY

Butterfly February 1-14
SHARE YOUR HEART CAMPAIGN
For: North Carolina Ronald McDonald Houses
Buy 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   
 
Butterfly February 2
HEART BREAKFAST
For: American Heart Association
Treat 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 
 
Butterfly February 2
WINTER FEST
For: Ronald McDonald House of Durham
Come 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  

 
Butterfly February 3
THE CHARLOTTE MAGAZINE DREAM HOME
For: Susan G. Komen Charlotte Affiliate
The 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 
 
Butterfly February 4
PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
For: Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC
Already 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. 
 
Butterfly February 10
BRUNCH FUNDRAISER
For: North Carolina Writers' Network
Fundraiser 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.  
 
Butterfly February 10
MASSAGE FAIRE
For: Community Coalition Against Family Violence
Therapeutic 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. 
 
Butterfly February 10
TRIANGLE HEART GALA
For: American Heart Association
Nostalgic 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 
 
Butterfly February 10
ART WITH HEART
For: United Family Services
Art 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 
 
Butterfly February 14
BARK & WINE FOR YOUR VALENTINE
For: SPCA of Wake County
Sample 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 
 
Butterfly February 15-16
VAGINA MONOLOGUES
For: SWOOP:  Strong Women Organizing Outrageous Projects
The 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  
 
Butterfly February 17
TRIANGLE WATER FOR LIFE
For: WaterPartners International
Heavy 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 
 
Butterfly February 17
A LITTLE NIGHT VISION
For: Prevent Blindness North Carolina
This 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 
 
Butterfly February 17
WISH BALL
For: Make-A-Wish Founation of Eastern North Carolina
Live 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 
 
Butterfly February 17
TRIANGLE WATER FOR LIFE EVENT
For: WaterParnters International
15th 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 
 
Butterfly February 17
RALEIGH POLAR PLUNGE
For: Special Olympics NC
Raleigh 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 

 
Butterfly February 18
DOC WATSON & DAVID HOLT CONCERT
For: United Way of Randolph County Foundation
Legendary 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 
 
Butterfly February 20
FAT TUESDAY ANNUAL BENEFIT MEALS ON WHEELS
For: Meals on Wheels of Wake County
Live 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 
 
Butterfly February 22
DENIM AND DIAMONDS
For: Boys & Girls Clubs of Wake County and the Raleigh Kiwanis Foundation
Evening 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 
 
Butterfly February 22
FRIENDS OF UMAR LUNCHEON
For: UMAR
Luncheon 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 
 
Butterfly February 22
SIMPLE THINGS MOVIE SCREENING
For: 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 
 
Butterfly February 23-24
UNC DANCE MARATHON
For: NC Children's Hospital
9th 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 
 
Butterfly February 25
OSCAR NIGHT AMERICA-GREENSBORO
For: Triad Health Project
Greensboro'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 
 
Butterfly February 25
OSCAR NIGHT WITH ARTSPLOSURE
For: Artsplosure
Gala 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. 
 

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