Thursday, February 4
ANNUAL WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY UNITED LUNCHEON
Benefits: The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas
Setting: Wynn Las Vegas – Latour Ballroom
Attire: Fashionable
Guest Speaker: Actress Fran Drescher
What to expect: Women’s Philanthropy returns to center stage with the annual United Luncheon featuring guest speaker Fran Drescher. Considered to be one of Las Vegas’ most anticipated events, this year’s luncheon promises to bring together the community’s most generous women for an unforgettable afternoon. Each year the Women’s Philanthropy Council takes on a Mitzvah Project, mitzvah means an act of human kindness, and this year’s drive focuses on shoes. The United Luncheon Committee is asking guests to bring in new pairs of men’s, women’s or children’s shoes that will be donated to various local charities in need.
Highlights: The ready-to-wear fashion show will be presented by the Wynn and Encore Esplanade shops. Modeling the designer clothing will be local philanthropists and community leaders. To add to the excitement, a large selection of gifts will be featured in a silent auction with the Ultimate Gift Opportunity provided by Van Cleef & Arpels.
Who you might see there: Jane Schorr, Sheryl Goldstein, Susan Molaski, Robin Greenspun, Cari Marshall, Heidi Sarno-Strauss, as well as event co-chairs Judy Stone and Ellen Schaner.
About the organization: The Jewish Federation of Las Vegas is an established non-profit humanitarian organization that has served the Las Vegas Jewish community for over three decades and feeds starving populations, provides rescue and relief, and builds Jewish community in Las Vegas, in Israel, and around the world.
To attend: Contact Georgete at 732.0556. www.jewishlasvegas.com
Saturday, February 13
53RD ANNUAL MARDI GRAS BALL
Benefits: Women’s Health and Breast Cancer Services at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals
Setting: M Resort’s Milan Ballroom
Attire: Black Tie, Mardi Gras masks encouraged
Honoring: Breast Cancer Survivors
What to expect: The Mardi Gras Ball is the signature fundraising event of St. Rose and its Health Foundation and is the longest running fundraising ball in Southern Nevada. Festivities include a cocktail reception and silent auction, followed by dinner with interactive and live auctions, as well as an afterglow event.
Highlights:Guests will delight in a wonderful line-up of entertainers including Earl Turner, the Aussie Motown sensation — Human Nature, George Wallace and Legends in Concert.
About the organization: St. Rose Dominican Hospitals are Southern Nevada’s only not-for-profit, religiously affiliated hospital system. The Maternal Child Care Units and the Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Centers of Excellence provide women a wide array of classes and programs aimed at enriching physical, emotional and spiritual health. Community outreach programs, such as the R.E.D. (Responsible Early Detection) Rose program, provide free clinical breast exams, mammograms, ultrasounds, surgical consultations and biopsies to women (and men) 49 and younger who lack adequate health care coverage or financial means to obtain them.
To attend: Contact Barbara Davis at 616.5762. www.supportstrose.org
Saturday, February 27
2010 “POWER OF LOVE” GALA
Benefits: Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Setting: Bellagio
Attire: Fashionable — upscale for the ladies, jacket but no tie for the men
Honorees: Stacie and Chuck Mathewson, Chairman Emeritus of IGT
What to expect: Join Keep Memory Alive for a memorable evening full of celebrity guests, flowing champagne and the legendary Barry Manilow as headliner.
Highlights: Attendees will enjoy the finest cuisine from Chefs Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller and the best offerings from the wine world. As well as the chance to bid on luxury items, including one-of-a-kind jewelry and travel excursions, during silent and live auctions.
Who you might see there: The estimated 1,000 guests might include Bobby Baldwin, Jim and Heather Murren, and the Fertittas.
About the organization: The Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health has created a highly specialized clinical center to advance the research, early detection and treatment of patients with neurological diseases including Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, Parkinson’s, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The goal is to prevent the disabling symptoms of chronic brain diseases and to prolong healthy, vital aging in people at risk for dementia or cognitive disorders.
To attend: Phone 263.9797 for tickets.
www.keepmemoryalive.org
Saturday, March 6
PAINT THE TOWN RED
Benefits: Junior League of Las Vegas
Setting: Bellagio’s Tower Ballroom
Attire: Black Tie
Host: KLAS Ch. 8’s Calvert Collins
Honorees: Carolyn Goodman, who will receive the Florence Lee Jones Humanitarian Award and Dedee Nave for the Lifetime Community Achievement Award.
What to expect: Kick-off the evening with plenty of cocktails and take advantage of the great opportunities of the silent auction including spa treatments, weekend getaways, golf outings and ‘The Supper Club’ which includes 12 gift cards, one for every month of the year, to high-end restaurants throughout the valley. To be followed by dinner and dancing, and later a program honoring local leaders and members who have contributed to the Las Vegas community.
Highlights: “Dancing in the Desert,” the evening’s entertainment, is sponsored by Arthur Murray and features local personalities in a “Dancing with the Stars”-esque forum. Dancers include KTNV Ch.13’s Jessica Lovell, KVBC Ch. 3’s Collette Wieland, and Sunny 106.5’s duo Melanie and Michael. Guests can vote online for their favorite performer beforehand.
Who you might see there: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Councilman Stavros Anthony, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, former Nevada Governor and U.S. Senator Richard Bryan, and Don and Madeline Andress.
About the organization: The Junior League of Las Vegas is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its focus is on education and children, its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
To attend: Register at www.jllv.org
Thursday, March 11
2TH ANNUAL KNIGHT OF THE GAEL
Benefits: Bishop Gorman High School
Setting: Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Attire: Cocktail
Honoree: Each year Knight of the Gael honors a member of the community known for their support and commitment to Bishop Gorman High School.
What to expect: Now in its 28th year, the Knight of the Gael event continues to be a feel-good event that helps make a quality Catholic and college preparatory education attainable.
Highlights: This signature event features a cocktail reception and dinner, slideshow showcasing student and community life at the school, as well as presentation of the Honoree. Current students share inspiring stories of how attendees’ support is helping them to excel academically.
Who you might see there: Past honorees have included Tim Poster, Marietta & J.A. Tiberti, former NV Governor Bob Miller and wife Sandy, Paula & Michael Gaughan, Bishop Joseph A. Pepe, Mary and James Cashman, Jr., and Mary Jo and Rossi Ralenkotter.
About the organization: The event primarily benefits the Tuition Assistance Program at Bishop Gorman High School. Leaders of today and tomorrow continue to benefit greatly from the spiritual and academic formation that is central to the Bishop Gorman experience. Tuition assistance is committed to making that experience a reality for as many students as possible and is available for families that qualify financially. Forty percent of the current student body receives some sort of aid.
To attend: To purchase your tickets, go to
www.bishopgorman.org.
Saturday, March 20
CHEFS FOR KIDS
Benefits: Chefs for Kids, Inc.
Setting: Paris Las Vegas
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Host: KLAS Ch. 8’s Dave Courvoisier
Auctioneer: Christian Kolberg
What to expect: A reception and silent auction, followed by a gourmet dinner and live auction.
Highlights: This year’s event features a ‘Springtime in Paris’ theme. Attendees can dance the night away to the sounds of Harbor Lights while enjoying libations from Southern Wine & Spirits.
Who you might see there: Senator Harry Reid, Congresswoman Shelley Berkley, Congresswoman Dina Titus, Senator John Ensign, UNR President Glick, Runnin’ Rebels Head Coach Lon Kruger, Master Chef Gustav Mauler, Grammy Award winner Larry Hart, Michael Slack, as well as gourmet chefs from all over the valley.
About the organization: Chefs for Kids, Inc. is a joint venture of local chefs (American Culinary Federation of Chefs of Las Vegas) and the University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension. The goal of the program is to eliminate malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness.
To attend: Contact Susan Lednicky at 257.5548.
Thursday, April 8 – Saturday, April 10
10TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S BLACK TIE INVITATIONAL
Benefits: Southern Highlands Golf Club Charitable Foundation
Setting: Southern Highlands Country Club
Attire: Black Tie
Honorees: Jim and Joan Hammer will be presented with the Governor’s Philanthropist of the Year Award.
What to expect: Celebrating its Silver Anniversary and a decade of giving back to the community, the 10th Annual Governor’s Black-Tie Invitational will be hosted by Governor Jim Gibbons along with Garry Goett of Southern Highlands, and will benefit a variety of charities throughout Southern Nevada.
Highlights: The weekend of activities will kick off with the Governor’s Black Tie Gala on Thursday, April 8, at 5:30 p.m., featuring a special dinner, live entertainment, and a variety of marquee silent and live auction items as well as awards presentation to this year’s honorees.
Following the first round of tournament play on Friday, April 9, golfers and their guests are invited to the Governor’s Grand Bash, featuring a special private, live performance by John Fogerty. The weekend wraps up on Saturday, April 10, with the final round of golf and a special luncheon for the ladies, followed by an awards presentation at Southern Highlands Golf Club.
Who you might see there: Past award recipients include William Boyd, Claudine Williams & Kitty Rodman, Andre Agassi, Elaine Wynn, the Greenspun family, Larry Ruvo and Terry Lanni.
About the organization: The Southern Highlands Golf Club Charitable Foundation established the annual Governor’s Black-Tie Invitational as a special golf and social event that contributes to the Southern Highlands Boys and Girls Club, Assistance League of Las Vegas, Candlelighters for Childhood Cancer, Opportunity Village, Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, Children’s Heart Foundation, Break the Chain Foundation and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada. Since its inception the Invitational has raised more than $7 million for local charities.
To attend: Contact Shelley Caiazzo at 263.1000 or scaiazzo@olympiacompanies.com
Saturday, April 10
“DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER” GALA
Benefits: Las Vegas Philharmonic – Kids to Concert series
Setting: M Resort
Attire: Black Tie
What to expect: Live entertainment, silent auction, cocktail reception, dinner and dancing, a fashion show, as well as complimentary coach service for attendees located in the Summerlin and Henderson areas.
Highlights: The fashion show will be produced by Saks Fifth Avenue and the silent auction will feature memorable dinners, packages, hotel stays and fashions.
About the organization: The Las Vegas Philharmonic Youth Concert Series is an effort to bring as many young students as possible to the concert hall to experience a full symphony orchestra in a concert setting. The overall purposes of the Series is to energize and educate the students about orchestral music and musicians as well as engage at-risk youth in an uplifting program of music and dialogue.
To attend: Contact Nancy Miller at 258.5438 ext. 221.
www.lasvegasphilharmonic.com
Thursday, April 22
2010 NEVADA MEDAL DINNER
Benefits: Desert Research Institute
Setting: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Attire: Business
Guest Speaker: Dr. Robert D. Ballard
What to expect: Cocktail reception, dinner and presentation of the 2010 Nevada Medal.
Highlights: The majority of the program will focus on a presentation by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, Dr. Ballard, one of the most accomplished and well known of the world’s deep-sea explorers, he is best known for his historic discovery of the sunken R.M.S. Titanic.
Who you might see there: The event is generally attended by a wide variety of prominent Nevada legislators. Past awards recipients include Francis Sellers Collins, James E. Hansen, Susan Lindquist, Donald Grayson and Harold Mooney.
About the organization: Proceeds of the event will go to the Desert Research Institute Foundation. The non-profit organization raises funds to conduct research in an effort to solve the earth’s environmental problems. Currently their focus is on renewable energy programs, water quality in West Africa, as well as a number of projects dedicated to helping the military understand desert conditions
To attend: Contact the DRI Foundation at 862.5366.
Saturday, April 24
THE HEART BALL
Benefits: American Heart Association
Setting: The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas – Grand Ballroom
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Honorees: Dr. Scott L. Selco MD., PhD, Board Certified Neurologist and Dr. Berge J. Dadourian, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Board Certified Cardiologist.
What to expect: The Heart Ball is a major fund-raising event benefiting research, public education and community programs of the American Heart Association, and the premier social event in recognition of its mission-related activities in
Las Vegas.
Highlights: There will be a reception and silent auction followed by dinner and live auction as well as an inspiring survivor video. Festivities will continue with honoree recognitions as well as music and dancing.
Who you might see there: More than 600 guests are expected to attend, including corporate and medical sponsors, physicians and community leaders.
About the organization: The emphasis of this year’s event is raising awareness for congenital heart defects. Funds raised will go toward improving treatment, advocating for better health, reaching out to high risk populations, supporting research, providing CPR training, education and programs for men, women and children.
To attend: Contact Kristi Wong at 367.1366 or Kristi.Wong@heart.org
Friday, May 7
JDRF’S HOPE GALA: IMAGINE
Benefits: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Setting: Mandalay Bay
Attire: Cocktail chic
Honoree: Renee West, President of Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
What to expect: The evening will include a cocktail reception, dinner, silent auction as well as musical entertainment.
Highlights: As a board member Clint Holmes is always in attendance and is apt to regale the crowd with a few numbers.
Who you might see there: Stuart & Flora Mason, Jelindo & Sandee Tiberti, Alan Morris & Pia Exber Morris, Clint Holmes, Ken Henderson, Richard Worthington, Chris & Cathy Haase
About the organization: The mission of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. The organization works to accomplish this by finding and funding the best and most relevant research to help achieve a cure for this devastating disease through restoration of normal blood sugar levels, avoidance and reversal of complications, and prevention of diabetes and its recurrence.
To attend: Phone 732.4795 for tickets. www.jdrflv.org
Wednesday, May 26
FLAIR FOR CARE
Benefits: Nathan Adelson Hospice – Uncompensated Care Program
Setting: Wynn Las Vegas – Lafite Ballroom
Attire: Business Chic
What to expect: The 2010 event will feature a luncheon catered by Wynn Las Vegas, a designer fashion show, and their signature Only the Best Opportunity Drawing featuring jewelry, handbags, and trips among other sought-after items.
Highlights: Produced by Nieman Marcus the fashion show will feature the couture designs of KAUFMANFRANCO. Alongside designers Kaufman and Franco, Neiman Marcus designers and executives will be present.
About the organization: Nathan Adelson Hospice is the only non-profit program in Southern Nevada formed to provide quality care and compassionate support for patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and a life expectancy that can be measured in weeks or months, rather than years.
To attend: Contact Stephanie Forbes at 938.3910 or sforbes@nah.org.
