Fundraisers – Feb. 19
Limited tickets remain for Vincentian’s annual Affair of the Heart, which takes place Feb. 22 at LeMont on Mt. Washington. The formal reception begins at 6 p.m.
Autographed Steelers, Pirates and Penguins memorabilia, along with vacation packages in Myrtle Beach and Brackenridge, Colo., overnight stays at area hotels and one-of-a-kind experiences highlight the evening’s silent auction. Guests can also enjoy spectacular views of Downtown Pittsburgh, a chance to win a treasure chest valued at $500 or more, entertainment by Nick Fiasco and the top-notch cuisine of LeMont.
Individual tickets are $115. For more information, call Laura Ristau at 412-548-4056 or email lristau@vcs.org. Tickets and sponsorships can also be purchased online at www.vcs.org.
The Celebrate Our Schools Gala will be held Feb. 22 at Valley Brook Country Club. The event is hosted by the Community Foundation of Upper St. Clair, in partnership with the school district. Each dollar donated will go directly toward student classroom technology in the school district.
Tickets are $100 per person. Last year’s gala raised $83,000 for the district.
To donate an item for auction, become a sponsor, donate a service or to purchase tickets, call 412-833-1600 ext. 2826, or email sgorgonio@uscsd.k12.pa.us.
The Fourth Annual Night at the Races to benefit Canonsburg Town Park takes place at St. Patrick’s School Cafeteria Feb. 22. The $10 admission includes dinner, dessert, soft drinks, and coffee. Horses are $10, and the winning horse pays $25. For reservations, call 724-746-7333.
The Unmasking Fear, Building Hope masquerade ball hosted by the Mt. Lebanon Junior Women’s Club on March 1 will raise funds for A Child’s Place at Mercy’s new Child Advocacy Center in Washington County. The event takes place at Duquesne University’s Power Center Ballroom, and will feature Mardi Gras flair. Food stations, open bar, silent auction and a luxury basket raffle are all part of the $85 ticket price for the black-tie optional event. For more information, visit www.mljwc.com.
Hollywood glamour comes to the South Hills as The Denis Theatre Foundation holds its annual Red Carpet Party at the Walnut Grill in Mt. Lebanon March 2. The event is a must for film buffs and those who love a lively party.
The night promises to transport you from the cold of Western Pennsylvania to the heat of Hollywood. From 6- 7 p.m., a $75 VIP pre-party will feature a complimentary flute of champagne, hors d’oeuvres and a Hollywood trivia game with prizes.
For $35, join the fun at 7 p.m. and enjoy signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and Oscar bingo.
All funds raised will be donated to the Denis Theatre Foundation. Tickets are available at www.denistheatre.org/oscars.
Grammy-nominated, Irish-American super group Cherish the Ladies will return to Pittsburgh for the first time in more than a decade as the featured guests at the 18th annual Irish Night – Row On for Brendan, a evening of Irish music and dance set for 7:30 p.m. March 2 at Central Catholic High School, Oakland.
Irish Night – Row On for Brendan is an annual tribute to the memory of Brendan Foley, who died at age 15 in 1996 following a motor vehicle accident. Brendan was a popular member of the band and the rowing team at Central Catholic High School in Oakland. Brendan’s parents, Bruce Foley and Maggie Folan, began the annual concert as a way to keep their son’s memory alive. “He was a very special boy, and even though we’re sad he’s not here anymore, we’re so proud that we can honor him with this great tradition,” said Bruce Foley.
Irish Night benefits the Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic rowing teams.
Tickets for the concert are $25 for preferred seating, $20 for regular seating, and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available online at www.irishnight.org, by phone at 1-888-71-TICKETS, or at the door.
Larry Richert Honors our Hometown Heroes will be held at 5:30 p.m. March 6 at the Lexus Club at PNC Park. Pittsburgh Pirates President Frank Coonelly will serve as the keynote speaker and Jason Braase, a member of Warriors Speak, a Wounded Warrior Project program, will also serve as a guest speaker. Tickets are $125 and proceeds benefit WWP.
Larry’s Heroes honors five ordinary individuals in the community who have done extraordinary things. Each hero will receive a $1,000 donation to a charity of their choice.
Tickets are available through Eventbrite. More information can be found at KDKA.com/heroes.
The Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh will hold its eighth annual fundraising event JCC Big Night: Game On March 8 at the JCC in Squirrel Hill.
The event will include music, dancing and food.
For more information, contact Marla Werner, Big Night team leader, at 412-521-8011 ext. 352, or mwerner@jccpgh.org.
This year’s Quantum Theatre Q Ball is dubbed “Hot Qture” and takes place March 15 at 933 Penn Ave. in Pittsburgh. Theatre meets fashion in the stylish benefit that features food, drink, art, dancing and live entertainment. For more information, visit www.quantumtheatre.com.
The Ward Home’s annual fundraiser, Picture This!, takes place March 29 at the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Auction items include mosaics and glass work created by Ward Home teens. For more information, visit www.wardhome.org.
Registration is now open for Exclusive Exotic Auto Showcase Extravaganza’s (E.E.A.E.) monthly exotic car show to be held Oct. 19 at Chuck’s High Performance Car Detailing in Bridgeville. The event will feature 15 ultra-rare and high-end cars.
Register to be a buyer, seller or spectator in the show. All of the rare, exotic cars on display will be up for sale. Each E.E.A.E. event benefits the Pittsburgh Food Drive.
Each show, there will be 15 ultra rare, and high end cars to view or purchase in the show.
To register, visit mobilecardetailpittsburgh.com, or email Chuck at Mobilecardetailingpittsburgh@gmail.com to register now and pay at the event.