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October 2008 Charitable Registry


October 2 • Hope Chest for Breast Cancer presents - Denim & Diamonds
Celebrating our 6th Anniversary of this event and kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Fall Cocktail Party will be held from 6  – 11  p.m. at the Epic Entertainment Center, Downtown Minneapolis. Julie Nelson, News Anchor at Kare 11 will emcee the event. Unbelievable live and silent auction. Food stations, special Pink-Tini drink, and cash bar. Live music and Hope Chest retail store shopping. Limited seating so register today! www.hopechest.us

October 3 • 3rd Annual Paul Douglas Wine Tasting
A benefit for Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE).  Join SAVE and meteorologist Paul Douglas for a benefit wine  tasting featuring wine, live entertainment, silent auction and food. Tickets are $50 per person. 6  p.m. Interlachen Country  Club. 6200 Interlachen Road. Edina. www.save.org.  

October 3 • The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America
Sponsored by Target, KARE 11, Pioneer Press.  The Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America  is recognized as one of the top marathons and great road races of our time. Join us as the tradition continues October 3-5, 2008. The three-day weekend celebration of fitness includes a 5K run/walk, children’s fun runs, pasta dinner, health and fitness expo and Medtronic TC 10 mile. Sponsors include Target, KARE 11 and Pioneer Press. Visit mtcmarathon.org for more information.   

October 4 • Abbott Northwestern Hospital Foundation Gala
A benefit for the Virginia Piper Cancer Institute and the Insititute  for Health and Healing. The gala will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2008,  at the Minneapolis Hilton featuring Casablanca Orchestra. For more information please call the Abbott Northwestern Foundation at 612-863-6605.  

October 4 • Duluth Memory Walk
A benefit for Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature event  for awareness and fundraising. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million to help fight Alzheimer’s  and help those currently living with the disease. 9  a.m.  Bayfront Festival Park. Duluth. www.alzmndak.org/memorywalk. 

October 4 • Red Wing Memory Walk
A benefit for Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter.  Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature event for awareness and fundraising. Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million to help fight Alzheimer’s and help those currently living with the disease. 9:30 a.m. Bay Point Park. Red Wing.  www.alzmndak.org/memorywalk.  

October 4 • St. Cloud Memory Walk
A benefit for Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. Memory Walk is the Alzheimer’s Association’s signature event for awareness and fundraising.  Since 1989, Memory Walk has raised more than $225 million to  help fight Alzheimer’s and help those currently living with the disease. 9  a.m.  Whitney Park. 1445 Northway Dr. St. Cloud. www.alzmndak.org/memorywalk.  

October 4 • Rochester Start! HeartWalk
A benefit for Heart disease and Stroke Research.  Sponsored by the American Heart Association. Join thousands of walkers and survivors in our premier  community event as they gather to inspire healthy changes in others, create hope for a world without heart disease and celebrate the successes in medical research to date. Form a team and help us raise dollars for research. 9  a.m.  Rochester. www.heart.org.  

October 4 • Cirque du Cure Imagination Ball
A benefit for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.  An elegant dinner and cocktail party, live and silent auctions, fabulous entertainment and much more. The proceeds from this event will fund research to find the cause and cure of diabetes and its complications. 5:30 p.m. The Depot.  Minneapolis. www.jdrf.org/minnesota.  

October 4 • 19th Annual Curtain Call Ball
A benefit for The Children’sTheatre Company.  CTC’s annual black tie fundraiser that not only showcases what we do as a theatre but brings together members of the  community to celebrate our programs and services.  Live music,  entertainment, silent and live auction and gourmet food. 5:30 p.m.  The Children’s Theatre Company. 2400 Third Avenue South.  Minneapolis. www.childrenstheatre.org. 

October 4 • Light The Night Walk
Sponsored by The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Light The Night is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s  two-to-three-mile evening walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. Participants carry illuminated balloons – white for survivors and red for supporters. More than a walk, the evening includes music, food and family activities. 5  p.m. Lake Phalen Regional Park.  St. Paul. www.lightthenight.org/mn.  

October 4 • Annual Gala
A benefit for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities.  Sponsored by the Women’s Association of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Features a silent auction, gourmet dinner, live auction, and live entertainment.  St. Paul RiverCentre. 175 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul. www.boysandgirls.org.

October 5 • Ninth Annual Winemaker’s Dinner
A benefit for Children’s Home Society & Family Services.  Join us for an intimate evening at D’Amico Cucina. Executive Chef John Occhiato prepares an exquisite five-course meal paired with the wine of our special guest vintners. The evening also includes live and silent auctions featuring rare wines, top-notch dinners, trips and other must-have items. 5:30 p.m. D’Amico Cucina.  100 North Sixth Street. Minneapolis. www.chsfs.org.  

October 7 • Fall Festival of Hope Restaurant Extravaganza
Sample the finest cuisine from 20 of the Twin Cities’ best restaurants and leading chefs at this one-of-a-kind event benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Participating restaurants include: Amore Victoria, Bellanotte, Bombay Bistro, Buca di-Beppo-Maple Grove, Café Lurcat, The Capital Grille, Chino Latino, Ingredients Café, Kincaid’s, McCormick & Schmicks, Morton’s, The Melting Pot, Muddy Paws Cheesecake, The Oceanaire, Ruth’s Chris, The Sample Room, Truffles and Tortes, and Tryg’s. Tickets $200, Table of Ten, $2,000. The Depot, Minneapolis. 952-893-0442, www.stjude.org/fallfestivalofhope.

October 9 • Keys to the City Evening
A benefit for The City, Inc. Managed by Matt Blair’s Celebrity Promotions, Inc. 5:30 p.m. Radisson Hotel.  Plymouth. For additional information, please contact  Pam Hoepner at 613-377-7559.   

October 9 • Canvas & Vines
A benefit for Burnsville Convention & Visitors Bureau.  More than 60 varieties of wine to sample, with food from more than a dozen top restaurants will accompany displays  by local artists and performances by some of the South Metro’s finest musicians. 6  p.m. Canvas & Vines. International Chef Culinary Center at Grand Market Square. 12750 Nicollet Ave. Suite 200. Burnsville. www.burnsvillemn.com/events.  

October 10 • Yoko Ono and The W Present the Artwork of John Lennon- “Power to the People”
Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of John Lennon with this  Art Exhibit & Sale hosted by the W Minneapolis – The Foshay. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Smile Network International. Smile Network funds surgical missions and provides necessary supplies needed to repair birth defects including cleft lips, cleft palates or other conditions requiring surgical care. For more information call 612-377-1800.  www.smilenetwork.org  

October 11 • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society.  MSABC is a noncompetitive walk that unites communities to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, to educate women about prevention and detection, and to raise money  to fund lifesaving research and support programs to help eliminate breast cancer as a life-threatening disease. 8  a.m.  Lake Nokomis North Beach. 4955 Nokomis Pkwy W.  Minneapolis. www.cancer.org/stridesonline. 

October 11 • Book Lovers Ball
Sponsored by Milkweed Editions.  The Book Lovers Ball is a unique event that puts literature on stage for the night, to support the  literary arts, the Alliance for Reading program and  the Reaching Readers program. 6  p.m.  Graves601Hotel. 601 1st Avenue N. Minneapolis. www.milkweed.org. 

October 11 • Twin Cities Kidney Walk & Stair Climb
Sponsored by the National Kidney Foundation.  The Kidney Walk & Stair Climb presents an occasion  for dialysis patients, transplant recipients, donors, families, the medical community, & first responders to celebrate life  & raise money for free kidney screenings in our community, patient services, education, organ donation awareness, & research. 9  a.m.  Midway Stadium. 1771 Energy Park Dr. St. Paul. walk.kidney.org.  

October 11 • 4th Annual Saint Paul Police Grand Ball
A benefit for Saint Paul Police Foundation.  The Gala evening will feature a cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing to the music of GB  Leighton! The silent and live auctions will feature the  best of the Twin Cities with special opportunities with the Saint Paul Police Department. 6  p.m.  Saint Paul River Centre. St. Paul. www.saintpaulpolicefoundation.com.  

October 16 • 2008 Signature Chefs Auction
A benefit for March of Dimes.  The Signature Chefs Auction is a night  full of fabulous food prepared by top Twin Cities chefs, choice beverages and priceless auction packages.  Don’t miss this opportunity to sample the best of the Twin  Cities and walk away with amazing auction items, all while raising money for the March of Dimes. 6:30 a.m.  Epic Event Center. 110 North Fifth Street. Minneapolis. marchofdimes.com/minnesota.  

October 17 • Airedales to Zinfandels Fall Wine Tasting
A benefit for Animal Humane Society.  Get ready for a perfect evening of great drink, food, auction items, and companionship all  uncorked for one night, one place!  Sample excellent wines, champagnes and beers from The Cellars Wines & Spirits at Airedales to Zinfandels Fall Wine Tasting.  This is a people only event. 6:30 p.m.  
www.animalhumanesociety.org.  

October 18 • 19th Annual Wine Auction
A benefit for Center for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care. Sponsored by Regions Hospital Foundation. Minnesota’s longest-running wine auction will host over 1,000 community leaders and friends for an evening of socializing, fine wine, and gourmet food. The event will benefit a new Center for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care at Regions Hospital. Tickets: $225 each. Tables start at $2,000. 6  p.m.  St. Paul RiverCentre. 175 West Kellogg Blvd. St. Paul. www.thewineauction.org. 

October 23 • 25th Annual Antiques Show and Sale
A benefit for Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Sponsored by MIA Decorative Arts Curatorial Council. 40 nationally known art and antiques dealers. Gala Preview Party: Oct. 23, 5-9 p.m.,  $125-500. Oct. 24, Collect & Connect Event, 6-9 p.m., $40. Event hours:  Oct. 24, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Oct. 25, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Oct. 26, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Event admission $10 ($8 MIA members). Oct. 25 free to MIA members.  5: 00 p.m. Zuhrah Shrine Center. www.artsmia.org.  

October 24 • Twin Cities Women’s Choir 5th Annual Wine Tasting
A benefit for Twin Cities Women’s Choir. The two-hour wine tasting is sponsored by The Cellar’s Wines and Spirits, Inc. and  will feature upscale wines and artesian brews. $40.00 per person includes light appetizers and a chocolate fountain.  To order tickets for the wine tasting go to our web site twincitieswomenschoir.org. 6:30 p.m.  Degidio’s. 425 W. 7th Street. St. Paul. twincitieswomenschoir.org.  

October 25 • Heart & Stroke Gala
A benefit for Heart disease and Stroke Research.  Sponsored by the American Heart Association.  The Twin Cities Heart & Stroke Gala is a black-tie event celebrating the American Heart Association’s 58 years of lifesaving work for Minnesota families, featuring elegant gourmet dining, excellent entertainment and dancing, and silent and live auctions. 5:30 p.m.  The Depot. 225 Third Ave. S.. Minneapolis. www.americanheart.org/twincitiesgala.  

October 25 • 125th Anniversary Celebration
A benefit for Washburn Center for Children. Sponsored by General Mills. Enjoy a fabulous event: reception, silent/live auction, program, and dinner.  Sponsorship opportunities available. 6  p.m. Minnesota History Center.  St. Paul. www.washburn.org.  

October 25 • Spirit of St. Francis Gala
A benefit for Healing Environment at St. Francis.  Sponsored by St. Francis Regional Medical Center Foundation. “Spirit of St. Francis” Gala celebration will host a reception with  hors d’oeuvres and wine and martini bars followed by elegant dining,  bidding on one-of-a-kind live and silent auction items, and dancing to  the sounds of Synergy. The Foundation’s Humanitarian Award and Physician Touchstone Award. 6  p.m. Oak Ridge Hotel and Conference Center.  Chaska.  

October 26 • Mangia For A Mission
Charity Dinner and Silent Auction sponsored by Frank Marchionda of iNonni to benefit Smile Network International. Evening includes a silent auction, followed by an exquisite Italian dinner by Chef Filippo Cafarri, with wine pairings. Smile Network funds surgical missions and provides necessary supplies needed to repair birth defects including cleft lips and palates. Advanced reservations required. 6-10 p.m. INonni, Lilydale. Call 612-377-1800. www.smilenetwork.org.  

October 26 • Carver Second Alarm Chili Feed & Silent Auction
Can’t stand the heat? Then get out of the kitchen and join the retired firefighters of Carver Second Alarm for the best chili around-all to benefit Smile Network International. Smile Network funds surgical missions and provides necessary supplies needed to repair birth defects including cleft lip and palates. Help change the life of a child! Carver Village Hall. 11 – 5 p.m. 612-377-1800.  

October 31 • Big Hair Mania
A benefit for Minnesota AIDS Project.  The annual Halloween fundraiser benefiting the Minnesota AIDS Project is back! Enjoy an all-hair runway show featuring the best in local salons. The  evening will also feature a performance by Dance Band. 7:30 p.m.  The Varsity Theater. 1308 4th St. SE. Minneapolis. www.bighairmania.com.  

October TBD • Cub Foods ZOOBOO
A benefit for Como Zoo & Conservatory.  Como Zoo will scare up some spooky fun for the  21st Annual Cub Foods ZooBoo event this Halloween. Como Zoo’s grounds will be transformed into a storybook  paradise for this magical event. 4:30 p.m. Como Zoo & Conservatory.  St. Paul. www.comozooconservatory.org.  

October TBD • GIVS Annual Jewelry Sale
A benefit for GIVS Emergency Fund. Sponsored by Goodwill/Easter  Seals Minnesota. Shop a wide selection of jewelry including gold, sterling silver and costume pieces hand-selected from thousands donated to Goodwill.  Each item is hand-cleaned; nothing is damaged. Proceeds support the emergency fund for program participants to alleviate financial burdens as they search for jobs.  10  a.m. Goodwill/Easter Seals main offices. 553 Fairview Ave. N. St. Paul. www.goodwilleasterseals.org. 

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