Local Soccer Fundraiser to Help STAR House

Chattahoochee High School in North Fulton soccer will sponsor a 5K race and 1M fun run/walk March 23 on the Hooch track and cross-country trail to benefit Roswell's STAR House. The 5K race will start at 9:30 a.m. and the 1-mile fun run/walk will begin at 10:30 a.m. Entry fees range from $10 to $20 and include a T-shirt option. In addition to benefiting Hooch Soccer, a percentage of early registration net proceeds will be donated to the STAR House, which supports at-risk children in North Fulton by providing after-school tutoring, school supplies, leadership activities and recreational programs. Ribbons will be given in the fun run/walk and awards will be presented in the 5K race for first, second and third-place finishers, male and female…

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12-12-12 Concert to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims

Some of the biggest names in music will play at a benefit concert on Wednesday. All proceeds will go to Hurricane Sandy victims, via the Robin Hood Foundation.

Huge names in music are lending their talents to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts at the “12-12-12” concert on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Every penny sold from ticket sales will go directly to Sandy victims through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which provides material, money and aid to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm, including over 200 Patch towns in New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced. According to the 12-12-12 concert’s website, “…

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Enjoy Dinner, Dancing to Help the STAR House

Local restaurants Little Alley Steak, INC. and Salt Factory will cater the fundraising event Saturday, Oct. 13. Tickets are still on sale.

This weekend do something fun. Do something good. Go dancing under the stars during a "STARRY Night," the annual STAR House fundraiser. The fundraiser has typically been held in a large private Roswell home, but this year it will be held at the historic Voila Salon, which is an old millworkers' duplex that was renovated into a salon.   The event will include live auction, music, dining and dancing. Roswell Rotary is a Celestial Sponsor this year. And Little Alley Steak, INC. and Salt Factory on Canton Street will donate all the food for the event.   Voila Salon is located at 90 Sloan Street in Roswell, but there will be no on-site parking. Guests will find parking at Roswell City Hall and shuttle buses available to pick up guests and drop …

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Mayor's Barbeque Ball to Benefit The Drake House

Tickets to the Oct. 20 can be purchased online now.

Roswell Mayor Jere Wood will hold the 36th Annual Mayor’s Barbeque Ball on Oct. 20 at Miss Tillie’s house in the woods. This year the ball will benefit The Drake House, which provides crisis housing and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children who are from the North Fulton area. The Drake House has served more than 240 mothers and over 420 children since opening their doors in 2006. Enjoy live music by 3 Way Street and all the food you can eat during the event. The Mayor will be cooking up freshly smoked BBQ, cole slaw and corn on the cob. Additional food will be catered by Adele’s Cajun Cuisine, Artisan’s Café, Shane’s Ribshack, Dreamland BBQ, Spiced Right Ribhouse, Harry’s Whole Foods, as well as beer, wine, soft …

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Free Multi-Cultural Dinner to Benefit International Missions

Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell will host its third annual “Language of Love” dinner, Oct. 6.

Next weekend, Cross of Life Lutheran Church in Roswell will host its third annual “Language of Love” dinner to benefit its missions in Africa, The Philippines and India. The evening, which is free and open to the community, will include food from around the world, multi-cultural entertainment, silent and live auctions. Funds raised by the auctions will be donated to three of the church’s charitable causes, including: The evening will begin with the silent auction, during which refreshments will be served, followed by a welcome message that will include blessings in various languages. Dinner will feature dishes from far and wide. “Attendees will be treated to song and dance by a number of musicians,” said Janine Dismer, co-chair for the …

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Act Together Ministries is Recipient of the Lawrence Awards Charity Benefit

Tickets to the benefit are $10, with an additional $10 to attend the singing competition.

Act Together Ministries has been chosen as the recipient of the 36th Annual Lawrence Awards charity benefit. The event will be held Sept. 9 at Naylor Hall in Roswell and follows an American Idol format where singers will compete for studio time. Act Together Ministries is a children’s charity in Alpharetta. Act Together serves children in distress, specifically foster children, children from low-income families and children in single parent homes. Programs and services are open to families throughout the north metro Atlanta area. The Lawrence Awards began many years ago with a local Atlanta-area pianist, Larry Williams, who had a large following of singers who performed with him at local piano bars. He wanted a way to help his singers out …

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enAble to Hold Wine Auction Benefitting People with Special Needs

Dal Cuore Restaurant in Johns Creek will host the special event, Tuesday, July 31.

enAble of Georgia Foundation, Inc., the fundraising arm of Roswell's enAble of Georgia, will host its fourth Summer Wine Auction on Tuesday, July 31, in Johns Creek. "Our Summer Wine Auction, a relatively new and successful event, offers a way for our supporters, wine connoisseurs and wine enthusiasts to have a casual, relaxing evening while making a positive impact on our mission," said Cecelia Camp, chief executive officer of enAble. The event will be held at Dal Cuore, which will provide delicious hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverages. "We are proud to have this opportunity to raise funds to help the people we serve lead more independent lives in their community," Camp said. "One hundred percent of the net proceeds will go directly …

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River Eves Raises Money to Beat Cancer

The school raised over $3,000 for the fourth consecutive year.

Students at River Eves Elementary proudly participated in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Pennies for Patients program, one of LLS’s national School & YouthSM Programs that raises money to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma while providing information and support services to patients and their families. For the fourth consecutive year, River Eves Elementary has earned over $3,000 to support the Pennies for Patients program,” said Linda Patton, River Eves School counselor. “We love to help other children and we are excited about how our efforts can help.” The $3,339.39 donation from River Eves can be used in some of the following ways: Pennies for Patients teaches students caring, sharing, respect for others and the value…

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Rockin’ at the River Gala Benefits Chattahoochee Nature Center on Saturday

There's still time to get your tickets to this unique and worthwhile event, Saturday, May 12.

The Chattahoochee Nature Center is inviting guests to "Come Fly With Us" next weekend during its annual "Rockin’ at the River Gala," which draws the who's-who from around the region. The beautiful natural setting along the river in Roswell sets the stage for this year’s 10th annual benefit for the nature center, to be held Saturday, May 12.  The party kicks off at 7:30 p.m., but patrons and sponsors will come an hour earlier to enjoy an exclusive VIP Reception, complete with passed hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails, as well as a live musical performance by Travis Riker on the Plaza at 6:30 p.m. "We hope you’ll join us for our third annual Rockin’ At The River, a spectacular party that raises critical operating funds for CNC’s …

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'Tables for Tails' Helps North Fulton Animals in Need

Eat out at participating restaurants, Thursday, May 3, to help raise funds for the Atlanta Humane Society's North Fulton campus.

Treat yourself to breakfast, lunch and dinner out on the town and help the animals of the Atlanta Humane Society at the same time. The “Tables for Tails” event will take place this Thursday, May 3 at participating restaurants around the greater North Fulton area. Dine at some of Atlanta’s most popular eateries guilt free knowing that 20 percent of your check will be donated to Atlanta Humane Society for general operating support. Here are the restaurants participating at this time: Alessio's: 640 W Crossville Rd Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 640-8099   Altobeli's: 3000 Old Alabama Rd Johns Creek, GA 30022 (770) 664.8055 Brusters of Cumming: 878 Buford Road Cumming, GA 30041 (770) 205-4199 Brusters of Alpharetta: 5850 Gateway Drive Alpharetta, GA…

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