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CRUISE AWAY A benefit for The Stephen Center This year’s theme is “Cruise Away to the Jungle” and will include dinner, dancing, and silent and live auctions. Music will be provided by the Fishheads. Champions Run – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Call 715-5476.
IRISH FEST A benefit for Catholic Charities Featuring a cocktail reception, silent auction, dinner, and live auction, this is Catholic Charities’ most entertaining night of the year. Musical entertainment will be provided by Finest Hour and The BroadBand Horns. Qwest Center – Omaha Call 829-9261.
March 5 COLUMB’S CEILI A benefit for St. Columbkille Parish This annual parish benefit celebration takes its name from the shortened form of St. Columkille and the Celtic word referring to a festive party. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, and silent and live auctions. Embassy Suites – La Vista – 5:00 P.M. Call 339-3285.
March 9 HEROES IN THE HEARTLAND A benefit for the American Red Cross Now in its 11th year, this event honors individuals who have saved another person’s life during the past year or who have positively impacted the quality of life in Northeast Nebraska, Southwest Iowa or the Omaha Metro. Embassy Suites – La Vista – 11:45 A.M. Visit www.redcrossomaha.org.
March 12 BLUE JEAN BALL A benefit for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska Join the Friends Council of the Make-A-Wish Foundation for this elegant, yet casual evening to help fund wishes for children in Nebraska. Wild About Wishes is the theme for this year’s event, which will include cocktails, dinner, live and silent auctions, and entertainment provided by Tunafish Jones. Mutual of Omaha Dome – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Visit www.nebraska.wish.org.
March 12 KALEIDOSCOPE A benefit for the Clinical Research Center “An International Affair, Advancing Science for a Global Purpose” is the theme for this year’s University Hospital Auxiliary Kaleidoscope event. Proceeds will help to fund the new Clinical Research Center, which will be located at The Nebraska Medical Center’s main campus. Embassy Suites – La Vista – 6:00 P.M. Call 552-3510.
March 14 LITERACY ALIVE A benefit for Literacy Center Featured speaker at this event is Jacques Demers, a distinguished figure in the National Hockey League, Stanley Cup-winning coach, and TV commentator. Demers’ story creates dialogue and helps build common-ground solutions to the issue of adult literacy. Scott Conference Center – Omaha – 12:00 P.M. Call 342-7323.
March 19 HOLT INTERNATIONAL GALA A benefit for the Ilsan Center Holt International, the country’s oldest and largest inter-country adoption agency, will celebrate its 55th anniversary of serving homeless children at their annual gala dinner and auction. This year, all proceeds will benefit the Ilsan Center in Korea. Embassy Suites – La Vista – 5:30 P.M. Visit www.holtinternational.org/events.
March 19 SPOTLIGHT GALA A benefit for Voices for Children The theme for this annual event continues to represent the organization’s efforts to illuminate the needs of children throughout the state. The evening includes cocktails, silent auction, dinner, awards and live auction. DC Centre – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Call 597-3100.
March 26 CATHEDRAL COMEDY AND CUISINE Benefitting Saint Cecilia Cathedral Grade School This annual fundraiser is the main source of funding for classroom and capital improvements for Saint Cecilia Cathedral Grade School. This 14th annual event will this year recognize and honor the Sinsinawa Sisters who founded the school 103 years ago. Fr. Henry Sullivan Center at Creighton Prep – Omaha Call 551-2313.