savethedate November 8 2011 GO RED FOR WOMEN EXPO Benefitting the American Heart Association This expo offers breakout sessions addressing a variety of health topics, a silent auction with "purse-inality," a hearthealthy dinner, health screenings, survivor testimonials and a keynote presentation by Omaha by Design Founding Director Connie Spellman. Embassy Suites – La Vista – 4:30 P.M. Visit www.heart.org.
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STOCK MARKET CHALLENGE Benefiting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Midlands Fifty four-person teams from the metro area business community battle it out in a Stock Market simulation, during which team members buy, sell and trade fictional stock from local companies as they vie for the title of “Stock market Champion.” The team with the largest portfolio at the end of the game will be crowned the winner. Scoular Building – Omaha – 6:30 P.M. Visit www.bgcomaha.org/smc2011.
CANDLELIGHT BALL A benefit for Bergan Mercy Hospital Join the Bergan Mercy Auxiliary for the 52nd Annual Candlelight Ball, this year honoring John J. Ferry, M.D. and R. Michael Gross, M.D. Embassy Suites – La Vista – 6:00 P.M. Call 402-398-6199.
SALUTE TO FAMILIES NEBRASKA Benefiting Heartland Family Service Heartland Family Service believes strong family life deserves to be identified and honored. Therefore, we created the Salute to Families Awards to promote the abundance of strong family life in our community. Happy Hollow Club Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Visit www.HeartlandFamilyService.org.
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LUNCH FOR THE GIRLS Benefiting Girls Inc. At this year’s event, Girls Inc. of Omaha welcomes Warren Buffett and Becky Quick, co-anchor of CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” to the stage for an insightful interview on the state of today’s economy. Buffett will be responding to questions from Quick, as well as selected inquires from Girls Inc. members and the audience. CenturyLink Center Omaha – 11:30 A.M. Visit www.GirlsIncOmaha.org.
SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY A benefit for The Durham Museum The Durham Museum – Omaha
November 11 November 9 “A NIGHT IN SICILY” Documentary Fundraiser & Launch Party A fundraiser and campaign launch party for Ex Pella S. Luciae V.M., this elegant evening of fine dining will include Oscarwinning cinematographer Mauro Fiore as guest speaker, and guest performance by mezzo-soprano, Kathryn Bisanti. Paxton Ballroom – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Visit www.santaluciadocumentary.com.
November 10 MILAGRO DINNER A benefit for One World Community Health Centers This event recognizes the significance of contributions made by volunteers and partnering organizations. The evening includes social hour, silent auction, dinner and keynote speaker, Dr. Joann Schaefer. Historic Livestock Exchange Building ballroom – Omaha – 5:45 P.M. Call 402-502-8855 Visit www.oneworldomaha.org.
TGIF! A benefit for the Women’s Center for Advancement Join the Women’s Center for Advancement Partners Guild at the night of cocktails, games, live and silent auctions and dinner to benefit WCA Omaha. Dress is cowboy casual. Ramada Plaza Convention Center Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Visit www.wcaomaha.org. COTILLION GRADUATION DINNER DANCE Benefiting Opera Omaha Presented by the Opera Omaha Guild, this event is the graduation dinner dance for Cotillion, combining fundraising for Opera Omaha with lessons in social skills for area sixth graders throughout Omaha. CenturyLink Center – Omaha E-mail cotillion2011@hotmail.com.
A DICKENS OF A CHRISTMAS Benefitting the Omaha Community Playhouse Laugh, learn and be inspired by Dr. Elliot Engel as he returns to Omaha to lecture about the life and works of Charles Dickens. Join ACT II at one of several special events and have a Dickens of a good time! Events include Student Lecture, Patron Party, and Luncheon/Lecture. Omaha Community Playhouse Omaha • Call 402-553-4890 x145.
November 19 CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER GALA A benefit for Children’s Specialty Pediatric Center A star-studded evening with singersongwriter Kenny Loggins as the featured performer, and Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan, serving as co-emcee for the night’s festivities. CenturyLink Center – Omaha – 6:00 P.M. Call 402-955-6856.
SALUTE TO FAMILIES IOWA A benefit for Heartland Family Service Heartland Family Service believes strong family life deserves to be identified and honored. Therefore, we created the Salute to Families Awards to promote the abundance of strong family life in Southwest Iowa. Mid-America Center Council Bluffs – 6:00 P.M. Visit www.HeartlandFamilyService.org. 45
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