Fundraisers for Feb - March 2011


By Mark Baratelli
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Saturday February 26, 2011 | 6pm
AN EVENING WITH FABULOUS FRIENDS | CLUB TWENTY-ONE
A gala to benefit The Mennello Museum of American Art in support of acquisitions, exhibitions, education, and other funds and endowments. The museum os owned and operated by the City of Orlando. For tickets and sponsorship information, please call 407-246-4278 x7 or email events@mennellomuseum.com

Saturday February 26, 2011 | Time TBA
AN EVENING AT THE PALACE
UCP of Central Florida hosts An Evening at the Palace, UCP’s 18th Annual Gala at Beuna Vista Palace Hotel & Spa.This event includes a four-course gourmet meal, silent and live auctions, entertainment, as well as honoring the following community and business leaders for their unending support of UCP of Central Florida. For more information, visit www.ucpgala.com or call 407-852-3307.

Friday March 4, 2011 | 11am - 2pm
7TH ANNUAL A PAIR TO REMEMBER TO BENEFIT EASTER SEALS
For women who love shoes. Afternoon luncheon complete with a garden full of beauty, fashionable ladies, trendsetting spring shoes and relaxing pampering services. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park. $125 after Feb 18th. $1,250 for table of 10. www.fl.easterseals.com/centralflorida. 407-629-7881 x12106

Saturday March 5, 2011 | 6pm - 12am
AMERICAN CENTER SOCIETY'S CENTRAL FLORIDA CATTLE BARRONS BALL
Round up your best denim and boots and join Orlando as we raise money to benefit the Orlando Chapter of the American Cancer Society. The Western-themed event features a “dine around” to sample culinary creations from a variety of local restaurants. Enjoy rootin' tootin' activities like Wii bull riding, 200 auction items and a live performance by 2011 Grammy-nominated country music recording artist Ty Herndon. Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819. (866) 996-9939. $250 per person, $2,000 table of ten, Sponsorships available.

Monday March 7, 2011 | Time TBA
GOLF FOR H.O.P.E. TOURNAMENT
Helping Other People Eat will host its 2nd Annual Golf for H.O.P.E. Tournament benefiting the Get R.E.A.L. Program at Keene’s Pointe Golden Bear Club. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, awards luncheon and cocktail reception. Register at www.hopetolive.com by Feb. 26.

Thursday March 10, 2011 | 10am - 2pm
STARS ON THE AVENUE
The 49th annual morning star school auxilary fashion show, luncheon and silent auction. Featuring Winter Park's finest retailers: Bella, Lilly Pullitzer, John Craig, Current, Tuni, Be on Park, Violet Clover, The Collection-Bridal. 10am: Reception and silent auction; 11:45am: Children's performance and fashion show; 12:30pm: Luncheon. Waldorf Astoria at the Bonnet Creek Resort, 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL. Seating is limited. For reservations call 321-296-7656 or email morningstar.info@gmail.com. $125 per person | Corporate tables available

Saturday March 12, 2011 | Time TBA
SAIL AWAY GALA TO BENEFIT HEALTH CENTRAL FOUNDATION
Sail away to the city that never sleeps. Join Health Central Foundation for our annual Sail Away Gala at teh Waldorf Astoria in Bonnet Creek. We're charting your course for a marvelous journey aboard our imaginary luxury liner, the SS Health Central. Our fantasy theme destination: New York City. Dance the night away to energetic music New York City-style, enjoy sumptuous cuisine, shop our live and silent auctions for luxury items and enjoy a host of special surprises. For sponsorship or ticket information, please contact Wendy Proctor at 407-296-1837 or Wendy.Proctor@HealthCentral.org. Website: www.healthcentral.org/foundation

March 13, 2011 | 5-7pm
HARRIETT'S CANCAN
To benefit the Pearlman & Darden Restaurants Foundation Pantries, a service of Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando. Maison & Jardin in Altamonte Springs. 407-644-7593 ext. 241, jfsorlando.org

March 16, 2011 | Time TBA
CHOICES 2011
The Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando Women’s Division cordially invites you to CHOICES 2011, the larges fundraising event for the JFGO Women’s Division. Highlights of this year’s event will include a special appearance by Grammy Award-winning musician, Miri Ben-Ari, dinner and raffle, and the honoring of long-time volunteer Rhonda Pearlman. For more information or to RSVP call 407-645-5933 or visit www.jfgo.org.

Saturday March 19, 2011
ESCAPE TO PARADISE GALA
Destination: Far East. Cocktail reception, silent auction, rolling buffet dinner, live auction, entertainment provided by the band "Paradise." Presented by Central Florida Women's League Foundation, Inc. For ticket and sponsorship information, contact Sue Goodwin (Gala Chairperson) at sugergood2@cfl.rr.com or 407-421-4492. Event proveeds benefit local charities and scholarship programs.

March 23, 2011 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm
PURSE STRINGS: WHERE CHANGING PURSES CHANGES LIVES
Purse strings is a cocktail reception and silent auction featuring designer handbags and accessories for women and men. Proceeds from this event benefit the financial wellness of Central Florida's women and families. Join CredAbility and help make financial empowerment the community's favorite fashion statement. Historic Dubsdread Ballroom. $45 for individual tickets; Girls night out 4-pack: $150; Girls night out 6-pack: $230. For info and tickets: 407-418-0015 or http://www.pursestringsorlando.org

SOURCE: The source for all of these events were from ads in the print version of Orange Appeal and a few listings from their event page on their website.