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Allegheny Valley School invites you to sign up your friends and/or business associates for the four person scramble at Sewickley Heights Golf Club.
Allegheny Valley School operates residential and therapeutic programs throughout Pennsylvania for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. Most of our residents also have multiple physical handicaps, medical complications and some have behavior management needs. We operate more than 120 facilities and programs in Western, Central and Eastern Pennsylvania and provide services to more than 900 individuals ranging in age from 10 to 90. Our programs provide individuals with opportunities and choices and help them to function at their fullest potential and as independently as possible.
For more information, contact Amy Harvilla at aharvilla@avs.net or visit www.avs.net.
Carabella, along with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Pennsylvania Xhapter will be hosting a Fashion show event entitled “Pretty Woman” feauring fun and fashion by designer Donna Degnan. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.
The event will be held at the Oaks Theater in Oakmont. Doors open at 6 pm. With heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. A silent auction will be held until 7 pm and the fashion show begins at 7:30 pm. Dessert and champagne will be served following the show. Tickets are $75.00 and can be purchased by calling 412-261-5040, ext. 117. Don’t miss the opportunity to buy a ticket to win the best shopping spree in the city!!
A Donna Degnan Trunk Show will be held Saturday, Aug. 23, at Carabella - 328 Allegheny River Blvd. from 10 am to 5:30 pm.
The Alzheimer’s Association is dedicated to advancing research in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s and assuring that individuals, families and communities who are touched by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dimentias have access to vital information, care and support throughout their journey. The Greater Pennsylvania chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association serves 59 counties in Pennsylvania. The chapter’s 24/7 helpline is available at 1-800-272-3900.
Join us for the eighth annual H'Art & Soul of Haiti, a festive evening of vibrant art, Haitian-inspired food, music and dancing. This exceptional benefit event supports the Friends of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti in our mission to heighten awareness of Haiti, its people, culture and art, and bring recognition to a very special hospital in Haiti. Aaron Walton of Highmark will be honored. For more information, visit www.friendsofhas.org.
Presented by Audio Communications, this 2nd annual event features dinner, a silent auction, prizes, raffle and more. The event is also sponsored by WDVE-FM.
Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the scramble will take place at Carradam Golf Club. For more information, contact Janet Stanley, 412-996-9161 or e-mail ecomjanet@aol.com.
Local Motion is an annual Fashion Show featuring local designers, models and stylists. This year marks the 4th annual show and will be held at James Centre in the West End. Doors open at 7 p.m., show will start at 9 p.m. There will be a food and drink reception from 7-9 p.m. featuring some of the best Pittsburgh’s restaurants. Tickets will go on sale in August. Call 412-316-3342 x181 for ticketing questions.
Proceeds from this year’s show and silent auction will benefit the Family Services of Western Pennsylvania’s Education Assistance Initiative. This program was developed to help the older adolescent / young adult who was involved in foster care to go on and succeed in higher education, post high school. Once a foster child turns 18 years of age, he / she can no longer receive the supportive services of foster care or other mental health services. The Educational Assistance Initiative was developed to help bridge that gap.
Help the American Heart Association get America walking by supporting the 2008 Pittsburgh Start! Heart Walk on Saturday, Oct. 11 at Heinz Field.
As the signature fundraising event for the American Heart Association, the Start! Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. This year more than 1 million walkers will participate in some 500 events nationwide, raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers – heart disease and stroke.
Registration opens at 8am and the walk begins at 10am. Join us on Oct. 11 and help make a difference. The life you save could be your own.
For more information, visit www.americanheart.org/pittsburghwalk.
The Junior League of Pittsburgh presents its first-ever American Girl Fashion Show featuring authentic American Girl fashions for girls and dolls. Approximately 150 local models will be chosen to present historical outfits that represent the popular American Girl characters such as Kaya, Felicity, Samantha, Kitt and Molly. Older girls will also wear “Just Like You” outfits and younger girls will model Bitty Baby fashions. Proceeds will benefit local children’s charities including the Felician Sisters’ Mooncrest Children’s Programs and Kids in the Kitchen. Show times will be Saturday, November 1st at 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.and Sunday, November 2nd at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.. Tickets will go on sale online at www.jlpgh.org on July 1st.
Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill of America Inc. 2008 Presentation Ball is an opportunity to present some of the Pittsburgh's academically talented and community minded young adults to the Pittsburgh community. Fifteen gifted and responsible young ladies and gentlemen will participate in this year’s Presentation Ball. The presentees will participated in several community service events and educational workshops throughout the year. Their year long journey will culminate with the Presentation Ball on Saturday, December 27 at the Omni William Penn Hotel Grand Ballroom.
Cocktails 5:30pm
Presentation 6:30pm
Dinner 7:30pm
Dancing 9:00pm
Jack and Jill of America, Inc. has a membership base of over 9,500 families and it is the oldest and largest African American family organization in the United States. The Pittsburgh Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. organized in 1944 has been encouraging, celebrating and showcasing our youth through the biennial Presentation Ball since 1982. The August Wilson Center for African American Culture will be the local recipient of the ball proceeds. For more information, contact Carlotta K. Burgess, 412-334-6691.
Mt. Washington is having their annual fundraiser at the spactacular home of Steven Herforth & Peter Karlovich. Mt. Washington Celebrates Pittsburgh 250! will be held at 207 Bailey Avenue -7pm-Tickets $125. Black Tie Optional. Entertainment by Harold Betters Quartet, Cocktail Party, Dancing under the Stars, Silent Auction. www.tickets.com or MWCDC office 412-4813220
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