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From golf tourneys and galas to fun runs and fashion shows, Southern Nevada never runs short of charitable functions to attend and support. To follow is a listing of upcoming charity functions taking place in Southern Nevada. To get your event included, please e-mail details of your charitable function to bschwartz@reviewjournal.com..

SEPTEMBER 9

LOEWS LAKE LAS VEGAS HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
On Thursday, September 9 Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort will host its 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. The proceeds from this event at The Golf Club at SouthShore will benefit www.DonorsChoose.org. Donors Choose is an online charity that makes it easy for anyone to help students in need. The activities will begin with an 18-hole, 4-person scramble golf tournament, followed by awards BBQ and silent auction. The event takes place at noon and entry into the tournament is $150 per golfer or $650 per foursome, and is limited to the first 144 entrants. Each entry includes green and cart fees, lunch, dinner and gifts provided by Titleist as well as vacation giveaways from our other Loews Hotel properties. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are also available ranging from hole sponsors and auction donors to the title sponsor. To obtain more information about the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament or for sign up, call Letty Puenta at 702.567.6055, or at lpuenta@loewshotels.com.

ATOMIC #7 HOSTS A FUNDRAISER FOR SHELTER PET RESCUE NETWORK
Atomic #7 patrons and animal lovers interested in a charitable excuse to eat ice cream and great vegan food can enjoy their own custom creation while raising money for a great cause on September 9 from 4 to 8 p.m. By purchasing a ticket to the event, customers will receive Atomic #7 ice cream, vegan dishes and a dessert demonstration by Las Vegas’ vegan Chef Mayra, a raffle ticket and the chance to benefit abandoned pets throughout the valley. Atomic #7 will also be accepting dog toy donations throughout the day. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Shelter Pet Rescue Network. Advanced tickets can be purchased online for $20 before Aug. 31 at www.chefmayra.com/sprn.html. Those purchasing tickets before Aug. 31 will receive a free waffle cone. Tickets purchased after Sept. 1 or at the door are $25. www.atomicnumber7.com

SEPTEMBER 10 – 11

NEVADA CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION’S 5TH ANNUAL BONE MARROW REGISTRY DRIVE
Join the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and the National Bone Marrow Registry and help us to save the lives of children in Southern Nevada needing a bone marrow transplant to live. Registering is easy – complete a brief medical questionnaire and swab your mouth with a cotton swab. You can say no if you are matched with someone but the greatest reward is the possibility of saving a life. Persons between the age of 18 and 60 are eligible. Visit www.marrow.org for more information. You can join the registry for FREE at the following times and locations:

FRIDAY – 11 AM to 6 PM – September 10
Galleria at Sunset (Lower Level – Inside Mall in front of Kohl’s and also in front of GAP)
1300 West Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014

SATURDAY – 11 AM to 6 PM – September 11
Galleria at Sunset (Lower Level – Inside Mall in front of Kohl’s and also in front of Gap)
1300 West Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV 89014

SEPTEMBER 11

“I HAVE A DREAM” FOUNDATION LAS VEGAS PRESENTS 14TH ANNUAL BALL “HEROES EMERGE”
The “I Have a Dream” Foundation Las Vegas is hosting its14th Annual Ball at Mandalay Bay Resort to celebrate the dreamers and community heroes as this group of students prepares to graduate. This gala marks the completion of the original “I Have a Dream” Foundation Las Vegas Chapter as a new group of students will be adopted by new co-sponsors in the following year. Tickets and table sponsorships are available, call (702)966-3126 or visit www.ihaveadreamlasvegas.org for details.

WHOLE FOODS MARKET HENDERSON HOLDS FIRST EVER BICYCLE RODEO
Whole Foods Market Henderson (in The District) will hold a free bicycle rodeo on September 11th from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. In partnership with the Clark County School District School-Community Partnership Program and Safe Routes to School, stations will include bicycle inspections by REI and helmet fittings by The Bike Shop. Families are encouraged to bring their bicycles and enjoy a day of learning and participating in bike safety obstacle courses. Children will receive a certificate and goody bag after completion! For more info., 702.361.8183

SEPTEMBER 12

MEADOWS SCHOOL TEXAS HOLD ‘EM POKER TOURNEY
It’s all in for the Meadows with a no limit, Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament today in the Caesars Palace Poker Room. Tournament play begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 5 p.m. with a poker tutorial at noon, a seat at the poker table and lunch. A 14-karat gold and diamond championship bracelet will be awarded to the winner. Sponsored by the Meadows School Board of Trustees, admission is $150 and $250 per couple. www.themeadowsschool.org

SEPTEMBER 18

SNCF HOLDS 2ND ANNUAL BBQ BATTLE
Southern Nevada Children First (SNCF) is hosting its 2nd Annual BBQ Battle on September 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Nevada Partners Culinary Training Academy. The 2nd Annual BBQ Battle will feature a high energy competition with some of the best barbeque restaurants and chefs in the Las Vegas Valley. The competition will be judged by celebrities such as Chef Sterling Burpee as well as Chef Jeff Henderson. All proceeds will benefit SNCF, a local 501 c 3 non profit organization that assists homeless, pregnant and parenting teens and young adults, ages 16-22.

ETHEL M TO HOST ART WALK IN BOTANICAL CACTUS GARDEN TO BENEFIT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE
On Saturday, September 18 from 12 – 6 p.m., Ethel M will host its inaugural Art Walk to benefit Opportunity Village. The event is free and open to the public. At Art Walk, guests are invited to stroll through the scenic three-acre Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden and view original artwork created by clients of Opportunity Village. All pieces on display will be available for purchase with proceeds benefitting Opportunity Village. Ethel M’s own chocolatier, Chef Jin Caldwell, will host chocolate art demonstrations every hour, on the hour, throughout the event. Also on hand will be the famous Slidin’ Thru Slider Truck along with face painters, balloon artists and an interactive art station. Ethel M is located at 2 Cactus Drive in Henderson.

SEPTEMBER 24 – 26

LAS VEGAS’ 38th ANNUAL GREEK FOOD FESTIVAL
Las Vegas’ 38th Annual Greek Food Festival is being held Friday, September 24th from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday, September 25th from 3 to 11p.m., and Sunday, September 26th from noon to 10 p.m. on the grounds of St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 S. El Camino Rd., at the corner of Jones and Hacienda. The festival is three days of continuous Greek dancing to two live Greek bands, fabulous cuisine, shops with art, clothing, jewelry and Children’s Entertainment Area. Admission is $6 adults, children 12 and under free, military and immediate family with ID free. The Festival’s web site is www.lasvegasgreekfestival.com and the information line is (702) 221-8245.

SEPTEMBER 25

2010 EDUCATION HERO AWARD DINNER
The Education Hero Award Dinner, presented by The Public Education Foundation, is set for 6 p.m. on September 25 at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. The evening honors individuals in our community who have made an impact on public education. This year, PEF will honor Jim Murren, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE, as their Education Hero. All proceeds from the event support the Foundation’s programs and initiatives which are designed to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Southern Nevada’s public schools. Please contact 702-799-1042 for ticket and corporate sponsorships information. Seating is very limited. www.ccpef.org

OCTOBER 1

GOLF FOR GOODWILL OF SOUTHERN NEVADA TOURNAMENT
You have the power to set a career in motion by joining Goodwill of Southern Nevada for a day of golf on Friday, October 1 at Black Mountain Resort & Country Club. All proceeds will help fund job training and job placement services available at Goodwill’s Career Connections Centers. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and the tournament begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. An awards BBQ follows the tournament. Event sponsorships are $1,500, tee sponsorships are $500, a foursome is $380, and individuals are $95. For more info, contact Jessica Milazzo at 702-214-1651 or jessicam@sngoodwill.org

OCTOBER 3

FOUR SEASONS LAS VEGAS MAKES STRIDES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, in conjunction with the Las Vegas Running Company, is honored to announce its 11th Annual Season 4 a Cure Cancer Run (formerly the Halloween Run for Cancer Research) to be held Sunday, October 3 at the Summerlin campus of the Nevada Cancer Institute (NVCI). Sponsors include KSNV-TV Ch. 3, MIX 94.1 FM and the Las Vegas Review-Journal. All proceeds will benefit NVCI. Featuring a televised kick-off by KSNV-TV News 3 anchor Sue Manteris, this family-friendly event will include a 5K Run & Fun Walk as well as a 100-yard children’s dash, various children’s activities and a breakfast buffet featuring tantalizing items prepared by Four Seasons’ chefs. Members of the group Victorious, who are featured in a gospel brunch at the Clarion Hotel & Suites, will perform at the event. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the run will begin at 9 a.m. Advanced registration fees are $25 for adults, $10 for children ages 12 and under and $20 for seniors 55 and older. Non-runners can purchase breakfast only at the event for $15 for adults and $10 for children. To register, visit www.season4acure.com.

OCTOBER 9

VEGAS PBS HOLDS INAUGURAL KEEPING KIDS FIT 5K RUN AND 1 MILE FUN WALK
Vegas PBS hosts the inaugural 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk benefiting the organization’s Keeping Kids Fit program which targets childhood obesity on Saturday, October 9 starting at 8 a.m. Keeping Kids Fit (KKF) is a childhood obesity initiative modeled after the successful Vegas PBS Ready To Learn community outreach program. KKF targets families with children, ages 2 to 12, by providing exercise and nutrition resources to promote a lifetime of healthy habits. Participants can register for the race online at www.VegasPBS.org/KKF5K or in person at the Vegas PBS Educational Technology Campus. Race fees are $25 for those who register before Oct. 1, $35 for those who register between Oct. 2 and 7 and $40 for those who register on Oct. 8 and 9.

3rd ANNUAL GOLF FORE! KIDS
Horizon Center for Children & Families, CDC will be hosting its 3rd Annual Golf fore! Kids at Boulder Creek Golf Course. The day begins with a 7 a.m. check-in, 8 a.m. shotgun start, and two-man scramble. Entry is $125 per person without donation or $100 plus child/teen pajamas. We will be donating all child/teen pajamas to the children living at St. Judes Ranch in Boulder City. To sign up or read more about this year’s event, click on www.horizoncenter4children.org/golf_day.php.

DESSERT BEFORE DINNER SUPPORTS GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
Are we really serving dessert before dinner? Absolutely! On Saturday, October 9 at 6 p.m. Las Vegas’ finest pastry chefs will be featured in a baking competition using the popular Girl Scout Cookie Peanut Butter Patties at the South Point Hotel and Casino. In an interactive pre-dinner setting, guests sample each of the chef’s unique dessert creations and vote one chef to be named “Grand Cookie Master.” Dessert Before Dinner will honor Assemblywoman Marilyn Kirkpatrick with the Juliette Low Pearl Award for her more than 20-year dedication to girls in Southern Nevada. Tickets are $275 per person and proceeds from this event remain local and support Girl Scout programming throughout Southern Nevada. For more information, visit dessertbeforedinner.org.

OCTOBER 14

‘THE BIG MIX’ BENEFITS BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
THE BIX MIX, the premier annual fundraising event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada is set for October 14 from 6 –11 p.m. at XS Nightclub inside Encore. The fun mixer-style party begins with complimentary hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails from sponsors, 21Vodka and Blue Moon, and includes non-stop activities and entertainment. Other activities include silent auction featuring high-end dining, unique experience packages and fashion accessories, body painting,XS’ legendary house DJ, photo booth and hosted bar. Tickets are $100 per person in advance; $130 at the door. For tickets and information, call Jenna Byrd at (702) 731 2227 x31, or jbyrd@bbbsn.org. Tickets can be purchased at www.bbbsn.org.

OCTOBER 18

THE JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN PRESENTS THE CHARLEY HOFFMAN FOUNDATION PRO-AM
The Charley Hoffman Foundation Pro-Am is set for Monday, October 18. The event will be played at TPC Summerlin, the host course of the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open, an Official PGA TOUR Event. Hoffman and his wife Stacy created the Foundation in 2009 to raise awareness and financial support for a variety of children’s charities in their native San Diego as well as their adopted hometown of Las Vegas. This will be Hoffman’s First Pro-Am event in Las Vegas and will benefit the following Las Vegas charities: Blessings in a Backpack, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Las Vegas, as well as the Transportation Fund of the local Zelzah Shrine Temple. Participants of the Pro-Am will enjoy the unique opportunity to play a round of golf inside the ropes of an official PGA TOUR tournament course alongside a professional PGA TOUR player. The modified shamble will start at 1 p.m. Concluding play, participating amateurs and professionals will honor winners at a reception on The Hill, the tournament’s entertainment pavilion, overlooking the 18th hole of TPC Summerlin. Entry fees are $2,000 per player and $7,000 for a foursome. Space is limited. For questions and to register for the event, contact Erica Lee at 702.589.4949 or elee@jtshrinersopen.com.

OCTOBER 20

THE JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN OPEN
The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open (JTSHCO), an Official PGA TOUR Event, announced MGM Resorts International as its title sponsor for the 2010 Championship Pro-Am to be held Wednesday, Oct. 20 at TPC Summerlin. In previous years, the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open has welcomed the talent of Oscar De La Hoya, Josh Duhamel, Kenny G., George Lopez, Alice Cooper and tournament host, Justin Timberlake, among others, to play in its Championship Pro-Am. The Pro-Am package is $7,500 per amateur and offers them the opportunity to play alongside a PGA TOUR professional. The Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open is Oct. 18 – 24, 2010 at the TPC Summerlin in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.jtshrinersopen.com or call 702.589.4949.

OCTOBER 23

THE 5TH ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT
Put on your frighteningly fun costumes and come out to Easter Seals Southern Nevada’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat from 5 to 8 p.m. at Easter Seals Southern Nevada, 6200 W. Oakey Blvd. Enjoy the haunted house, if you dare, trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk, candy, food and much more. Admission is $3 per child and all ages are welcome. Sponsorship opportunities are available for Trunk or Treat, anyone interested should contact Erin Fox at 702-870-7050. All proceeds from Trunk or Treat and The Great Pumpkin Run directly benefit families served by Easter Seals Southern Nevada.

OCTOBER 28

THE 2ND ANNUAL GREAT PUMPKIN RUN
Pick out a spooktacular costume, strap on your running shoes and head on over to Easter Seals Southern Nevada’s 2nd Annual Great Pumpkin Run. The Great Pumpkin Run takes runners, dressed in a variety of costumes, on a 5K jaunt through Woodlawn Cemetery at 1500 North Las Vegas Blvd. to a spooky Halloween after-party complete with free food, drinks and entertainment. A 1-mile walk is also an option for those interested. Early registration is $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 1-mile walk. Registration fees will increase after October 17 to $40 and $30 respectively and again after October 24 to $45 and $35 respectively. Registration is available through Active.com. Sponsorship opportunities are available for Trunk or Treat and the Great Pumpkin Run, anyone interested should contact Pam Lang at 702-789-5435.

OCTOBER 31

GOLDEN RAINBOW’S 44th ANNUAL BEAUX ARTS BALL
Las Vegas-based HIV/AIDS non-profit organization Golden Rainbow is holding its 44th Annual Beaux Arts Ball at legendary nightclub Studio 54 inside MGM Grand on Sunday, Oct. 31. Known as the biggest Halloween costume party of the year, this year’s event concludes Studio 54’s legendary “Nightmare on 54th Street” Halloween festivities. Beaux Arts Ball features live performances by cast members of local production shows, dancing, contests and the most outrageous costumes seen anywhere in Las Vegas. Prizes will be awarded for “Sexiest,” “Best Drag” and “Most Original” costumes. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $25 in advance or $35 on the day of the event. All funds from Beaux Arts Ball benefit Golden Rainbow’s continued mission to provide permanent housing and financial assistance to those living with HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada. For more information regarding Beaux Arts Ball or to purchase tickets, visit www.goldenrainbow.org.

NOVEMBER 6

WOMEN’S CLUB OF SUMMERLIN PRESENTS“EAT, DRINK AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE” 15TH ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT
The Women’s Club of Summerlin, Inc. will hold its 15th annual charity luncheon “Eat, Drink and Make a Difference” on Saturday, November 6 at the J.W. Marriott Resort & Spa in Summerlin. Baby’s Bounty, a local 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, will be the recipient of the Women’s Club of Summerlin fundraising efforts this year. The Mistress and Master of Ceremonies will be Channel 8 News Anchor Paula Francis and Channel 3 Meteorologist Kevin Janison. Attendees will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment by Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas and a special appearance by American Storm. Guests will also have an opportunity to choose from a wide array of substantial raffle items, and a silent auction will be held for guests wanting to bid on a select group of high-end items. Tickets are only $75 each, or $700 for a table of 10, and include a three-course luncheon with a petite filet mignon as the main entrée. The event will commence at 11:30 am in the Valencia Ballroom. For more information, call 702.804.5188 or visit www.womensclubofsummerlin.org.

NEVADA CHAPTER OF JDRF WALKS TO CURE DIABETES
More than 4,000 walkers representing local corporations, families, schools and other organizations are expected to turn out for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), Nevada Chapter’s annual Walk to Cure Diabetes on November 6 at UNLV. The chapter’s goal is to raise more than $600,000 for research to find a cure for diabetes and its complications. On-site check-in begins at the North Field at 9 a.m. For more information, or to register for the Walk, visit the JDRF web site at www.jdrf.org or call the JDRF office at 702.732.4795.

NOVEMBER 12

UNITED WAY’S WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP COUNCIL HOLDS WOMEN’S FALL SUIT DRIVE
For one day only, United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council (WLC) will collect gently-used suits and professional attire to be donated to local area shelters and non-profits that assist women in need including Safe Nest, S.A.F.E. House, The Shade Tree and Goodwill of Southern Nevada. Drive-through donations can be made in the United Way Parking Lot at 1660 E. Flamingo Road (between Maryland Pkwy and Spencer) from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.