NORTH RALEIGH | 919 PARTY WITH A PURPOSE
2020 Red Cross Ball
Inspiring Red Cross Ball April 25 in North Raleigh
WHEN: SATURDAY, APRIL 25; 6-11:30 P.M.
It’s one of the most memorable and inspiring non-profit events of the year in Raleigh: The Red Cross Ball. Planned for 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, Linda Craft at the Marriott Crabtree Valley, the event is a “party -with a purpose” – raising funds to alleviate human suffering locally by helping people affected by disasters, supporting military families, delivering life-saving blood, and teaching critical lifesaving skills. The event – hosted by Linda Craft of Linda Craft & Team Realtors features a wonderful display of food ranging from appetizers to desserts. Attendees are encouraged to “dress for success” (black tie optional).
WHERE: RALEIGH MARRIOTT CRABTREE VALLEY 4500 MARRIOTT DR, RALEIGH ATTIRE: BLACK TIE OPTIONAL; COCKTAIL OR FORMAL FEATURES: FINE FOOD AND BEVERAGES; DANCING; LIVE AND SILENT AUCTIONS; RAFFLES WHO: HOSTED BY LINDA CRAFT, LINDA CRAFT & TEAM REALTORS, AND THE AMERICAN RED CROSS OF EASTERN NC BOARD AND STAF INFO: REDCROSS.ORG/ENC CONTACT: MIRA.BATCHELOR@REDCROSS.ORG; 919-231-1602
Marriott Crabtree Valley is located at 4500 Marriott Drive in North Raleigh. For more information, call 919-231-1602 or visit redcross.org.
Socks & Undie 5K Rundie Helps Note in the Pocket
Abbots Creek Community Center Hosting Egg Hunt
The 7th Annual Socks & Undie 5K Rundie is at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh. A benefit for Note in the Pocket – which provides children with appropriate clothes for school – the event includes 5K walk and run and a “Kids Fun Run.” A post race party includes music, food and activities for the whole family. Last year, Note in the Pocket received clothing requests for 4,575 individuals, mostly children, throughout all twelve cities and towns in Wake County.
Looking for Easter Egg hunting opportunities in North Raleigh? Then check out Abbots Creek Community Center on Durant Road. Planned for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, the free event features pre-hunt events – and egg hunts by age groups. Abbots Creek is located at 9950 Durant Road in Raleigh. For more information, call 99-996-2770.
Chesterbrook Academy Open House Scheduled March 21 Chesterbrook Academy plans a Prospective Student Open House at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 21. Serving youths age 3 to 5th Grade, the 4-Star preschool and elementary school has served North Raleigh students since 1995. The elementary school program combines a rigorous, standards-based curriculum with experi-ences that develop skills such as creativity, collaboration and communication. A technology-rich environment at the campus includes an iPad for each student in Grades 3-5. Individual tours also are available. For more information, call 877-959-4181 or visit chesterbrookacademy.com.
Dorothea Di Park is located at 805 Whiteside Drive in Raleigh. For information, visit noteinthepocket.org or runsignup.com.
Chesterbrook Academy is located at 10200 Strickland Road in North Raleigh.
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March/April 2020
