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MARCH 22
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
CELEBRITY CHEF FEATURING GEOFFREY ZAKARIAN Food Bank for the Heartland Embassy Suites Conference Center - La Vista | 12520 Westporty Parkway | La Vista Food Bank for the Heartland is thrilled to feature Geoffrey Zakarian at the 14th annual Celebrity Chef fundraiser on March 12. Proceeds from Celebrity Chef benefit Food Bank for the Heartland’s mission of providing emergency food for families in Nebraska and western Iowa. Guests: $150; Patrons: $500 402.905.4810 | www.FoodBankHeartland.org
MARCH 14
Scott Conference Center | 6450 Pine Street | Omaha The Notre Dame Sisters’ Annual Celebration of Spirit Dinner is scheduled for Sunday March 22 at the Scott Conference Center, at 6450 Pine Street, Omaha. This annual dinner raises funds to support the ministries of the Notre Dame Sisters. The cost of the dinner is $75.00 per person with discounts for seniors. Reservations are required and a wide variety of sponsorship levels are available. Contact Melanie Ennen at 402.455.2994 ext. 101 or by email at mennen@notredamesisters.org. $75 402-455-2994 | www.notredamesisters.org
5:30 PM – 11:30 PM
IRISH FEST 2015: CRUISIN’ IN CLOVER Catholic Charities
MARCH 26
Embassy Suites La Vista | 12520 Westport Pkwy | La Vista Another spectacular Irish Fest filled with friendship and fun is scheduled for March 14, 2015 at Embassy Suites La Vista! This year’s theme is Cruisin’ in Clover! Proceeds from this event help fund the services Catholic Charities provides to over 100,000 people and families annually. Social hour begins at 5:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm. followed by the live auction at 8:00pm. The band, Pink Kadillac, will wrap up the evening with great music and dancing! $150 per person 402-829-9260 | www.ccomaha.org/take-action/events/irish-fest
MARCH 14 KIDNEY CRUISE Nebraska Kidney Association
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
ASSURE WOMEN’S CENTER Assure Women’s Center Embassy Suites - LaVista | 12520 Westport Parkway | La Vista A fundraising dinner for Assure Women’s Center with proceeds to provide resources to address the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of women facing an unplanned pregnancy. Keynote speaker is Laura Ingraham, the most listened to female talk radio host heard each weekday on the 1290 KOIL. Honorary Dinner Chair is former Nebraska Governor, Kay A. Orr. $40 402-740-7225 | www.assureomaha.com
MARCH 27 WISHBONE: An Event Supporting Kent Bellows Mentoring Program
Champions Run | 13800 Eagle Run Drive | Omaha Dinner/auction gala to benefit the Nebraska Kidney Association. Join us at Champions Run and enjoy dinner, live music, speakers and an auction, all to support Nebraskans impacted by kidney disease. Varies; please inquire. 402-932-7200 | www.kidneyne.org
MARCH 21
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CELEBRATION OF SPIRIT DINNER Notre Dame Sisters
Joslyn Art Museum | 2200 Dodge Street | Omaha Join us for an evening of art, inspiration, and fun at the third annual Wishbone event supporting Joslyn’s Kent Bellows Mentoring Program. Dancing, cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and a pop-up art workshop will create an unforgettable evening. Held this year at Joslyn Art Museum, attendees will have the opportunity to view select works by the program’s alumni artists (some alumni work will be available for purchase). $50 ($30 tax deductible); reservations @ joslyn.org, Jan. 26 – March 20 402-661-3887 | www.joslyn.org
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
AMBASSADOR OF HOPE GALA Advocates Board of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
MARCH 27
CenturyLink Center | 455 N. 10th St. | Omaha The Ambassador of Hope Gala is a fundraiser for cancer research which benefits the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The event, held every two years, features a keynote speaker, an award ceremony, auction, and dinner. Amy Robach, co-anchor of Good Morning America, and a breast cancer survivor, will receive the Ambassador of Hope Award. Since 1998 the event has raised over $6 million for cancer research. Tables of 10: $1,500, $3,000, $5,000 & $10,000; Individual tickets: $150 402-559-4179
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BUCKAROO BASH Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation Omaha Mounted Patrol Barn | 615 Leavenworth St | Omaha Buckaroo Bash is the official kick-off to Ak-Sar-Ben’s River City Rodeo & Stock Show. Participate in adult rodeo activities, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and bid on silent auctions to support Buckaroo Bash’s mission of supporting major programs such as the Omaha Mounted Patrol and Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund as well as Heartland youth organizations. $35 402-554-9600 | www.rivercityrodeo.com
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