Charity happens at galas: March 3 – 10, 2013

Thursday, March 7:  Networking with the TITANS invites you to join groups that include JRZ Network Group, South Jersey Business Alliance, The Networking Exchange, Who’ja Networking and dozens of companies and other associations in the Delaware Valley from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meet members if the Titans, a Philadelphia Flyers minor league affiliate, and watch them play at the Sun National Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Ave in Trenton, N.J. Admission cost $10 per person. A cash bar and several food choices, including $1 for a hot dog, are available. For more information, visit http://networkingwithtitans-es2004.eventbrite.com/?rank=1#, e-mail ayong@truecarpet.com, or call 609.402.7243.Wednesday, March 6:  The African American Museum of Philadelphia presents a special preview of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, "A Raisin in the Sun" at the Arden Theatre, 420 No. 2nd Street in Philadelphia. A reception with light refreshments begins at 6:45 p.m. followed by the performance at 8:00 p.m. Discount tickets for this preview cost $23.50 each, portions of which benefit the museum. For more information, visit www.aamp.ticketleap.com or call 215.574.0380.Wednesday, March 6:  Flower Songs offers authentic French cuisine, wine, and song, featuring members of The Philadelphia Singers. Seating begins 6:00 p.m. in Bistrot La Minette at 623 So. 6th Street in Philadelphia. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. Sponsorships range from $200 - $300 per person with Lead Sponsorship at $1,000. All proceeds benefit The Philadelphia Singers’ artistic education programs. For more information, visit www.philadelphiasingers.org or RSVP at rsvp@philadelphiasingers.org.View the list »
Sunday, March 3:  Poetry by Duafe features Poet Laureate Sonia Sanchez, Ursula Rucker, and music by DJ Mr. Zhigge and percussionist Doc Gibbs at Peche, 3502 Scotts Lane in Philadelphia from 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Wine, refreshments, and lyrical art, all, provided to benefit Obataan, a faith-based organization dedicated to serving impoverished women and children. Tickets are $25 each. RSVP to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5496891350/es2004/?rank=1#. To reach Peche, call 267.7636.

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Eat, drink, and be merry for a charitable cause at receptions, galas, and networking events throughout Greater Philadelphia. A few of the affairs taking place in March are listed here. Please consult organizers for updates.

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  • Sunday, March 3:  Poetry by Duafe features Poet Laureate Sonia Sanchez, Ursula Rucker, and music by DJ Mr. Zhigge and percussionist Doc Gibbs at Peche, 3502 Scotts Lane in Philadelphia from 3:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. Wine, refreshments, and lyrical art, all, provided to benefit Obataan, a faith-based organization dedicated to serving impoverished women and children. Tickets are $25 each. RSVP to http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5496891350/es2004/?rank=1#. To reach Peche, call 267.7636.
  • Wednesday, March 6:  Flower Songs offers authentic French cuisine, wine, and song, featuring members of The Philadelphia Singers. Seating begins 6:00 p.m. in Bistrot La Minette at 623 So. 6th Street in Philadelphia. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. Sponsorships range from $200 - $300 per person with Lead Sponsorship at $1,000. All proceeds benefit The Philadelphia Singers’ artistic education programs. For more information, visit www.philadelphiasingers.org or RSVP at rsvp@philadelphiasingers.org.
  • Wednesday, March 6:  The African American Museum of Philadelphia presents a special preview of Lorraine Hansberry’s play, "A Raisin in the Sun" at the Arden Theatre, 420 No. 2nd Street in Philadelphia. A reception with light refreshments begins at 6:45 p.m. followed by the performance at 8:00 p.m. Discount tickets for this preview cost $23.50 each, portions of which benefit the museum. For more information, visit www.aamp.ticketleap.com or call 215.574.0380.
  • Thursday, March 7:  Networking with the TITANS invites you to join groups that include JRZ Network Group, South Jersey Business Alliance, The Networking Exchange, Who’ja Networking and dozens of companies and other associations in the Delaware Valley from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Meet members if the Titans, a Philadelphia Flyers minor league affiliate, and watch them play at the Sun National Bank Center, 81 Hamilton Ave in Trenton, N.J. Admission cost $10 per person. A cash bar and several food choices, including $1 for a hot dog, are available. For more information, visit http://networkingwithtitans-es2004.eventbrite.com/?rank=1#, e-mail ayong@truecarpet.com, or call 609.402.7243.
  • Saturday, March 9:  The Wrecking Ball benefits the preservation and interpretation of General George Washington’s Marquee Tent to be displayed at the new Museum of the American Revolution. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, buffet dinner, dancing, and open bar light up this black-tie event from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. in the museum’s future home at 101 South 3rd Street in Philadelphia. Tickets cost $90 each. Patron opportunities are $250 including 2 tickets to groundbreaking festivities, $500 includes lunch and tour with museum president Michael Quinn, and $1,000 includes a tour of the collection warehouse for you and 7 guests. For more details, visit https://wreckingball.eventbrite.com.
  • Saturday, March 9:  The 4th Annual Vegas at Variety brings you an evening of casino games, such as craps, roulette, and blackjack along with a buffet, drinks, prizes, and a silent auction starting. The fun benefiting Variety, which serves children with disabilities, begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Empress Room of St. Helena’s Church, 1489 Dekalb Pike in Blue Bell, Penna. Admission, costing $40 per person in advance and $50 at the door, includes $25 in chips and 1 ticket for a prize drawing. To learn more, visit http://www.variety.org or call 215.735.0803.
  • Saturday, March 9:  2013 Liberty Ball A Knight for the Kids raises money and awareness to conquer childhood cancer. Proceeds benefit the Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) and the Four Diamond Fund at the Hershey Medical Center. Dining, dancing, and more take place from 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m. in the World Café Live at 3025 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Tickets cost $130 each. For more information, visit http://www.libertyball.org.
  • Sunday, March 10:  Inaugural Delaware Harriet Tubman Commemorative 2-Mile Walk premieres at Dravo Park on South Madison Street along the Wilmington Waterfront in Wilmington, Del. This event benefits the Kenny Family Foundation, West End Neighborhood House, Delaware Futures, Inner City Cultural League, Delaware Center for Justice, and the Harriet Tubman Byway Management Organization. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the run kicks off 9:45 a.m. immediately followed by walkers. Folks can opt to participate in the Relay Run from Sandtown starting at 8:00 a.m. with the finale in Brecknock Park. Or, join the Motorcycle Caravan from Centreville at 9:00 a.m. to the Wilmington Riverfront. Everyone is welcomed to enjoy live entertainment on Dravo Plaza near the Shipyard Shops in Wilmington. The Harriet Tubman reenactment by Michelle Martin and Morsettes Gospel Group are scheduled to entertain and Councilwoman will be the keynote speaker. Registration fees for the Tubman 2-Mile is $25 per adult, $10 per child age 13 – 17, and children age 12 and under participate free of charge. For more details, visit www.harriettubmanjourney.org.
  • Sunday, March 10:  2013 Philadelphia Saint Patrick’s Day Parade starts at 12:00 p.m. from 16th Street and John F. Kennedy Boulevard. This year’s theme is The Philadelphia Irish Memorial: A Decade of Remembrance. Spectators can enjoy Grand Marshal Harry Marnie leading Mummers, marching bands, Philadelphia police performance teams, Irish dancers, and more along Ben Franklin Parkway to the Performance area at Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at 25th and Ben Franklin Boulevard in Center City Philadelphia.  The Commemorative Parade Mass takes place before the parade at 9:30 a.m. in Saint Patrick’s Church at 20th and Locust Streets in Center City Philadelphia. One post-parade party presented by the Philadelphia Emerald Society takes place at the New FOP Lodge #5 located at 11630 Caroline Road in Northeast Philadelphia. Society marchers, members, and their families will be given priority seating. Get the parade details http://www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com/.
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Gloria Blakely is a journalist, book author, and Philadelphia award-winner. A giver at heart, she makes it easy for other givers to have fun with their generosity.

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