[Publisher's note: The Philanthropy Journal is not responsible for the accuracy of information submitted to this Social Butterfly feature.]
 | March 2 7TH ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS For: Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Fun 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 10 16TH ANNUAL RED CROSS BALL For: American Red Cross Triangle Area Chapter This 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 12 PARTNERSHIP IN PROGRESS For: JDRF - The Triangle/Eastern NC Chapter Learn 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 17 WALK FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T For: Carolina Canines for Service Participate 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 21 DINNERS A L'ART TASTE OF CHINA For: Durham Arts Council Elegant 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 24 AIDS WALK CHARLOTTE KICK-OFF For: Regional AIDS Interfaith Network Evening 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 24 HUMAN RACE For: Volunteer Center of Greensboro Annual 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 24 GREAT HUMAN RACE For: The Volunteer Center of Durham Fundraising 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 25 FIRST ANNUAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS DINNER For: YWCA Greensboro Event 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 27 GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN For: Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill Women 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 27 GALA FUNDRAISING EVENT For: Cary Community Foundation Grand 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 28 GALA SALUTE TO BARBARA GOODMON For: The Healing Place of Wake County A 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 29 AWARDS BANQUET For: United Way of Randolph County Annual awards banquet. 6pm. $20. AVS Catering-Banquet Centre, Asheboro. For information and to RSVP contact kris@uwrandolph.org |
| March 29 1ST ANNUAL EMPTY BOWLS For: Urban Ministries of Durham - Community kitchen Dinner 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 30 SEQUINS AND SPURS GALA For: Horse and Buddy 2nd 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 |
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