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Fun & Philanthropy continue to mingle as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday. Tis the season for giving and noble Local St. Louis organizations and cultural institutions offer several many opportunities for you to fiscally support their great causes and community service efforts. Though these events may cost more than the usual line-up of events I present, these are events are worth it. They are so much fun...and tax-deductible. Party. Network. Toast. Serve. Contribute. Share. Dance. Celebrate. I’ll see you at one of these Thanks for Giving Soirees!
The Deets:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
6:00 pm -9:00 pm
Select, Collect, Effect - Canned Food Drive to Benefit Food Outreach
Enjoy a meal and drinks with friends at participating Applebee’s restaurant and feel good knowing that 15% of your tab will go directly to Food Outreach St. Louis to keep their pantry full. Plus, drop off canned tonight or any other night this month help out twice as much.
Applebee’s Restaurants in St. Louis
Food Outreach provides nutritional support and enhances the quality of life of men, women and children living with HIV/AIDS or Cancer.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
A Wine Affair - Wine Tasting Event Hosted by Urban League Young Professionals of St. Louis
Enjoy great wine, great food, live music and share it with great civic-minded young professionals.
The Wine Press
4436 Olive Blvd
Saint Louis, MO
Tickets: $25
The ULYP is dedicated to promoting diversity in the St. Louis region around issues of race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability. This is done through collaborative community and school-based education and awareness efforts.
Friday, November 20, 2009
8:00 pm - 1:00 am
ObjectArt Exhibition Reception Benefiting United Way's GenNext
A showcase of Industrial Designers Society of America Saint Louis Chapter members' product design work from their respective companies. This event is a great opportunity to build connections with the business, media and art/design communities within St Louis.
Abstrakt Gallery
1902 Arsenal Street (Benton Park)
St. Louis, MO
Abstrakt Art Gallery seeks to use art as a means to give back to the community; and GenNext is dedicated to developing young leaders and involving, engaging, educating and connecting each other in exceptional ways while supporting the United Way of Greater St. Louis.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Dogtown Poker Pub Crawl benefiting Fuel for the CIty
Jump on the amazing party bus (equipped with DJ and dancefloor). Visit 5 of Dogtown's favorite bars and collect a poker card at each stop. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best hand!! Fun activities planned at various stops, drink specials, and lots of freebies along the way! After partyw/free food will follow.
$35 person/teams of 5-8.
2:00 pm-7:00 pm
Dogtown Poker Pub Crawl benefiting Fuel for the CIty
Jump on the amazing party bus (equipped with DJ and dancefloor). Visit 5 of Dogtown's favorite bars and collect a poker card at each stop. Prizes will be awarded to the team with the best hand!! Fun activities planned at various stops, drink specials, and lots of freebies along the way! After partyw/free food will follow.
$35 person/teams of 5-8.
Fuel for the City is a social volunteer group that supports community and neighborhood organizations in the City by staffing fundraisers and community events.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Trivia begins 7:00 pm
Einstein on a Bike Trivia Night benefiting Trailnet
Come to Trailnet’s second annual Einstein on a Bike Trivia Night to find out, and meet Trailnet’s own 5-time Jeopardy Champion! The ten-round trivia night will be a mixture of bicycling-related questions and general knowledge.
Bring cash, checks and credit cards for Mulligans, a 50/50 raffle, between-round games, and a silent auction with items from great local merchants.
Central Reform Congregation
5020 Waterman Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO
$200 per table of 10. Make reservations: 314 436-1324 x103 jason@trailnet.org
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Trivia begins 7:00 pm
Einstein on a Bike Trivia Night benefiting Trailnet
Come to Trailnet’s second annual Einstein on a Bike Trivia Night to find out, and meet Trailnet’s own 5-time Jeopardy Champion! The ten-round trivia night will be a mixture of bicycling-related questions and general knowledge.
Bring cash, checks and credit cards for Mulligans, a 50/50 raffle, between-round games, and a silent auction with items from great local merchants.
Central Reform Congregation
5020 Waterman Blvd.
Saint Louis, MO
$200 per table of 10. Make reservations: 314 436-1324 x103 jason@trailnet.org
Trailnet's mission is to lead in fostering healthy and active communities through innovative programs, planning, and policy that promote walking and bicycling throughout the St. Louis bi-state region.
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
8 pm - 12 Midnight
Zootini
St. Louis’ most exciting event of the season. You must attend this Young Zoo Friends fundraiser to celebrate the Year of the Gorilla with a jungle theme.
Party features live music, special Zootini-themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment by CoCo Soul, Soul Alliance, and DJ Andrew Mullins.
Ages 21-and-up only
The Living World (North Entrance on Government Drive)
St. Louis Zoo
8 pm - 12 Midnight
Zootini
St. Louis’ most exciting event of the season. You must attend this Young Zoo Friends fundraiser to celebrate the Year of the Gorilla with a jungle theme.
Party features live music, special Zootini-themed cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live entertainment by CoCo Soul, Soul Alliance, and DJ Andrew Mullins.
Ages 21-and-up only
The Living World (North Entrance on Government Drive)
St. Louis Zoo
Forest Park
Tickets: $35/ Zoo Members, $40/Non-members. Includes (2) drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres. Purchase at the Door (space-permitting), + $5
Tickets: $35/ Zoo Members, $40/Non-members. Includes (2) drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres. Purchase at the Door (space-permitting), + $5
YZF is dedicated to the continued and future success of the Zoo by increasing awareness of the Zoo's mission among young adults, enhance the volunteer base of the Zoo, build future leadership for the Zoo and create additional revenue for the Zoo Friends Association through membership and fund raising events.
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