Book of Charitable Events: Calendar of Events 2013
Calendar information includes the name of the fund-raising event, the date, the location (if available), the nonprofit benefiting from the event and the nonprofit’s website. Note: To add your fund-raising event to this calendar before the next survey in Oct. 2013, please email the above information to jdinova@busjrnl.com.
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January 2013
Breakfast of Champions – Kickoff to the Human Race
Jan. , Flamingo Hotel, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, volunteernow.org
Tour the Coffee House Teen Shelter
Jan. 15, 1243 Ripley St., Santa Rosa, Social Advocates for Youth, saysc.org
Tour the Mary and Jose Tamayo House – A transitional housing opportunity for former foster youth
Jan. 17, 1700 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, Social Advocates for Youth, saysc.org
Bunco & Texas Hold’em Tournament
Jan. 19, Hermann Sons Hall, 860 Western Ave., Petaluma, Petaluma Valley Hospital, stjosephhealth.org/For-Community/Petaluma-Valley-Hospital-Foundation
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Jan. 21, Marin nonprofit agencies, , Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Crab Feed 2013
Jan. 26, 9640 Brooks Rd. S., Windsor, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, petaluma-marinbgc.org
Loving Spoonfuls: Marin’s Soup & Dessert Challenge
Jan. 26, Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley, Community Institute for Psychotherapy, cipmarin.org
Reflections on Water – Marin Watershed Magic Photographic Exhibit
Jan. 26, Bay Model Visitor Center, Sausalito, Gallinas Watershed Council, gallinaswatershed.org
10,000 Smiles and Counting – 5-Year Anniversary and Open House
Jan. 28, 1380 19th Hole Dr., Windsor, PDI Surgery Center, pedidental.org
February 2013
Lawyers with Heart
Feb. 1, Mary Agatha Furth Center, Windsor, Legal Aid of Sonoma County, legalaidmarin.org
10 Years and Still Crackin’! 10th Annual Crustacean Celebration
Feb. 2, Lucchesi Park Clubhouse, Petaluma, Boys & Girls Club of Marin and So. Sonoma Cos., petaluma-marinbgc.org
Crab Feed
Feb. 2, Community Center, 901 Adele St., Windsor, Windsor Lions Club
Mardi Gras Casino Night
Feb. 2, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, lagunafoundation.org
WHAM (Women’s Health at Memorial)
Feb. 4, TBD, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Memorial, stjosephhealth.org/For-Community/Santa-Rosa-Memorial-Hospital-Foundation
Crab and Pasta Feed
Feb. 9, Dutton Pavilion-Shone Farm, Forestville, Russian River Rotary, russianriverrotary.org
Marin Valentine’s Ball
Feb. 9, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, Sunny Hills Services, sunnyhillsservices.org
Salsa Napa Valley
Feb. 9, Napa Valley Expo – Chardonnay Hall, Napa, Community Action of Napa Valley, canv.org
Nonprofit Forum
Feb. 14, , San Rafael, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Have a Heart Benefit & Gala
Feb. 23, Vintner’s Inn, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, volunteernow.org
March 2013
Spring School Food Drive
Mar. , Sonoma County, , Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
Mendocino Whale Festival
Mar. 2, Mendocino, Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce, mendowhale.org
Salvation Army Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Mar. 6, 93 Stony Cir., Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
Salvation Army Double Punches – USA Box-off
Mar. 8 & 9, 93 Stony Cir., Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
Cook with the Kids, Novato Youth Center/Novato Fire Foundation Event
Mar. 14, Novato Youth Center, Novato, Novato Youth Center, novatoyouthcenter.org
Livin’ La Vida Healthy
Mar. 14, Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa, Santa Rosa Community Health Centers, srhealthcenters.org
Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner w/WFD
Mar. 16, Community Center, 901 Adele St., Windsor, Windsor Lions Club,
Fort Bragg Whale Festival
Mar. 16, Fort Bragg, Mendocino Coast Chamber of Commerce, mendowhale.org
Laguna Foundation Poker Tournament Fundraiser
Mar. 16, Laguna Environmental Center, 900 Sanford Rd., Santa Rosa, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, lagunafoundation.org
Salvation Army Green Kettle/Bell Ringing Day
Mar. 16, var. locations, Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
St. Eugene’s Cathedral 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Corned Beef Dinner Fundraiser
Mar. 17, 2323 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa, St. Eugene’s Parish and School, steugenes.com
Book Signing and Read-in: Christa Parravani’s Her: a Memoir
Mar. 18, Book Passage, San Rafael, Family Service Agency of Marin, Div. of Buckelew Programs, buckelew.org
Free Seminar: Estate Planning for Unique Families
Mar. 21, 3550 Round Barn Blvd., #208, Santa Rosa, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
24 Hours of Lemons
Mar. 22-24, Speedway Sonoma, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
April 2013
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CanStruction
Apr., Coddingtown Mall, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Apr. 2013, Sonoma County, Verity, ourverity.org
Cesar Chavez Day – National Day of Service
Apr. 1, Marin nonprofit agencies, , Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Mad Hatter Ball
Apr. 6, Boys and Girls Club of Southern Sonoma and Marin Cos., Petaluma, Mentor Me Petaluma, mentormepetaluma.org
Pick of the Vine
Apr. 6, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, Senior Advocacy Services, senioradvocacyservices.org
26rd Annual Pick of the Vine Wine Tasting
Apr. 9, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, Senior Advocacy Services, .senioradvocacyservices.org
Laguna Foundation Annual Tree-A-Thon
Apr. 13, TBD, Sebastopol, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, lagunafoundation.org
Real Heroes Breakfast
Apr. 18, Doubletree Hotel, Rohnert Park, American Red Cross, Sonoma, Mendocino & Lake Counties, redcross.org
Chinese Lunar New Year Dine, Dance & Auction
Apr. 20, Healdsburg, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, petaluma-marinbgc.org
Evening with the All-Stars
Apr. 20, 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, Archbishop Hanna H.S., Hanna Boys Ctr., hannacenter.org
Great Chefs & Wineries
Apr. 20, Fireman’s Fund, Novato, Lifehouse, lifehouseagency.org
National Volunteer Week
Apr. 21-27, Marin nonprofit agencies, , Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Earth Day – National Day of Service
Apr. 22, Marin nonprofit agencies, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Scholarship Night 2013
Apr. 25, Marin County Civic Center Exhibition Hall, San Rafael, 10,000 Degrees (Marin Education Fund), 10000degrees.org
Giving Gala
Apr. 27, Aldea Children & Family Services, aldeainc.org
Annual Service of Remembrance
Apr. 28, Sonoma, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
Empty Bowls
Apr. 27, 3990 Brickway Blvd., Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
May 2013
Campaign Close Celebration
May, United Way of the Wine Country, unitedwaywinecountry.org
Girlfriends on the Greens Benefit Golf Tournament
May, Tayman Park at Healdsburg Golf Course, Healdsburg, Soroptimist International of Healdsburg, sihealdsburg.org
James B. and Billie Keegan Leadership Series
May, DoubleTree Hotel, 1 Doubletree Dr, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa Memorial, stjosephhealth.org/For-Community/Santa-Rosa-Memorial-Hospital-Foundation
Luther Burbank Rose Parade & Festival
May, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive – “STAMP OUT HUNGER”
May, Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
Bay Area Discovery Museum Playdate
May, Bay Area Discovery Museum, Sausalito, baykidsmuseum.org
Sonoma County Human Race
May, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
Summer Hunger Food Drive
May, Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
Team In Training Kickoff – Redwood/Wine Country Teams
May, Santa Rosa, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org/sf
Benedetti Leadership Celebration
May 3, Petaluma Valley Hospital, 400 N. McDowell Blvd, Petaluma, Petaluma Valley Hospital, stjosephhealth.org/For-Community/Petaluma-Valley-Hospital-Foundation
19th Annual Petaluma River Cleanup and Watershed Fair
May 4, Petaluma Marina, Petaluma, friendsofthepetalumariver.org
Derby Day
May 4, Sonoma Cutrer Winery, Windsor, Council on Aging Services for Seniors, councilonaging.com
The BIG event: Let’s SAY Ball!
May 4, The Friedman Event Center, Santa Rosa, Social Advocates for Youth, saysc.org
Aged to Perfection Distinguished Citizen Dinner
May 11, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, sebastopolseniorcenter.org
Marin County Human Race
May 11, Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Sonoma County Human Race:
CCCC of Sonoma County
May 11, Slater Middle School, Santa Rosa, Community Child Care Council of Sonoma Co., sonoma4cs.org
Hospices: Petaluma, Memorial, N. County
May 11, Slater Middle School, Santa Rosa, Hospices: Petaluma, Memorial, N. County, seriousillness.org/sonoma-marin
Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
May 11, Slater Middle School, Santa Rosa, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, volunteernow.org
Mother’s Day Flower Project
May 12, Nursing homes throughout the county, Santa Rosa, Senior Advocacy Services, senioradvocacyservices.org
Napa Valley Support Services Fundraiser – Together We Can Make A Difference
May 17, Silverado Resort and Spa (Member Club House), Napa, Napa Valley Support Services, napavalleysupportservices.org
Historic Race Car Festival
May 18, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
Salute to American Graffiti
May 18, Downtown, Petaluma, Cruisin’ The Boulevard, americangraffiti.net
Texas Hold’em Tournament
May 18, Westin Verasa Hotel, Napa, Community Action of Napa Valley, canv.org
Wishes in Wine Country
Formerly The Croquet Invitational
May 18, Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Windsor, Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, sf.wish.org
Marin Sonoma Concours d’ Elegance
May 19, Marin Fairgrounds, Marin Civic Center , San Rafael, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
Spring Open House
May 19, 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma , Archbishop Hanna H.S., Hanna Boys Ctr., hannacenter.org
Driven to Perfection Car Show for Classic Cars and Their People
May 25, O’Reilly Parking Lot, Sebastopol, Sebastopol Area Senior Center, sebastopolseniorcenter.org
Salvation Army Nifty-fifty Fund Raiser
May 25, 93 Stony Cir., Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
Legal Aid of Marin Gala Celebrating “All Stars of Marin”
May 31, Mill Valley Community Center, Mill Valley, Legal Aid of Marin, legalaidmarin.org
June 2013
Annual Bookdrive – Day of Action
Jun., United Way of the Wine Country, unitedwaywinecountry.org
Every Child Every Day Free Summer Lunch Program
Jun., Sonoma County, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
North Bay Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale
Jun., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org/sf
Canine Companions: Tapas, Treasures & Treats
Jun. 1, Canine Companions for Independence, Santa Rosa, Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence, lpcci.com
Tapas, Treasures & Treats
Jun. 1, Canine Companions Jean & Charles Schulz Campus, Santa Rosa, Canine Companions for Independence, cci.org/nwevents
Art of Eating
Jun. 2, Bouverie Preserve, Audubon Canyon Ranch, Education programs at Audubon Canyon Ranch, egret.org
Grapes of Rock Marathon & Concert
Jun. 8, 93 1207 Vine Street, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
Nordby Golf Tournament
Jun. 10, Santa Rosa Golf & County Club, Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
Sonoma County Museum Opening Reception: Margins to Mainstream
Jun. 15, 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Museum, sonomacountymuseum.org
Bank of Marin 19th Annual Golf Tournament
Jun. 17, Meadow Club, Fairfax, Sunny Hills Services, sunnyhillsservices.org
Sonoma County Museum Art and History Day Camp
Jun. 18-Aug. 6, 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Museum, sonomacountymuseum.org/learn/summer-camps
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament and Texas Style BBQ
Jun. 20, Marin Yacht Club, 24 Summit Ave., San Rafael, Community Action Marin C.A.R.E Team, srchamber.com
Children’s Champions Grand Marshall’s Banquet
Jun. 21, Cline Cellars, Sonoma, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
Free Seminar – Advance Care Planning, MLMC
Jun. 22, 3550 Round Barn Blvd. #208, Santa Rosa, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
Ebay Motors Charity Auction
Jun. 23, Speedway Sonoma, Sonoma, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
2013 Kid Street Golf Tournament
Jun. 24, Fountaingrove Golf & Athletic Club, Santa Rosa, Kid Street Learning Center, kstreet.org
25th Anniversary Marin/Scapes Fine Art Show
Jun. 27-30, Dominican University, San Rafael, benefits: Buckelew Programs, The Helen Vine Recovery Center, Family Service Agency of Main; buckelew.org
Italian Street Painting Marin
Jun. 29, 5th Ave. & A St., San Rafael, Italian Street Painting Marin, italianstreetpaintingmarin.org
July 2013
Giro Bello (Sonoma County scenic rides to benefit Polio Plus)
Jul. 6, O’Reilly Media Campus, Sebastopol, The Rotary Club of Santa Rosa, santarosarotary.com
Salvation Army Car Show
July 13, 93 Stony Cir., Santa Rosa, Salvation Army Transitional Housing Program, uswsalvationarmy.org
Eric Medlen Nitro Night
Jul. 18, Stone Tree Golf Club, Novato, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
August 2013
Clo’s Golf Classic to Benefit Hospice of Petaluma
Aug., Petaluma, Hospices: Petaluma, Memorial, N. County, seriousillness.org/sonoma-marin
Napa County Farm Bureau Centennial
Aug. 3, Robert Mondavi Winery, Oakville, Napa County Farm Bureau, napafarmbureau.org
Pro-Am Golf Tournament
Aug. 19, Sonoma Golf Club, 17700 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, Santa Rosa Memorial, stjosephhealth.org/For-Community/Santa-Rosa-Memorial-Hospital-Foundation
IndyCar Grand Prix Banquet
Aug. 23, Andtetti Winery, Napa, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
Spaghetti Cook Off Featuring The Symptomatics
Aug. 24, Rio Nido Roadhouse, Rio Nido, Community Child Care Council of Sonoma Co., sonoma4cs.org
Ebay Motors IndyCar Charity Auction
Aug. 25, Speedway Sonoma, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
Sonoma Wine Country Weekend
Aug. 30-Sep. 1, var. Sonoma County wineries, grants to Sonoma County nonprofits, SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com
September 2013
Bountiful Harvest Gala
Sep., Marin Country Mart, 2257 Larkspur Landing Cir., Larkspur, Conservation Corps North Bay, conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
Day of Caring
Sep., Throughout Sonoma County, , United Way of the Wine Country, unitedwaywinecountry.org
Legal Aid Golf Classic Tournament
Sep., Legal Aid of Sonoma County, legalaidmarin.org
Napa Light The Night Walk
Sep., Napa, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org/sf
Retired Senior Volunteer Recognition Luncheon
Sep., Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, volunteernow.org
United Way Week of Caring
Sep., Marin nonprofit agencies, , Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Wine, Women & Shoes
Sep., Marin County, Sunny Hills Services, sunnyhillsservices.org
The Bash
Sep. 7, Petaluma, Petaluma Educational Foundation, pefinfo.com
Tenth Annual Garden Art Gala
Sep. 8, Vine Hill House, Sebastopol, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, lagunafoundation.org
September 11 – National Day of Service
Sep. 11, Marin nonprofit agencies, , Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
Sea-to-Sierra Road to Recovery Bike Ride
Sep. 13-15, Kick-off at Calistoga Rd., St. Francis Shopping Ctr., Santa Rosa, Women’s Recovery Services, womensrecoveryservices.org
Pennies from Heaven
Sep. 14, St. Hilary Community Room, Tiburon, St. Vincent de Paul Society of Marin, vinnies.org
Tennis Classic
Sep. 14, Silverado Country Club, Napa, Archbishop Hanna H.S., Hanna Boys Ctr., hannacenter.org
Golf Classic
Sep. 16, Sonoma Golf Club & Hanna Boys Center, Sonoma, Archbishop Hanna H.S., Hanna Boys Ctr., hannacenter.org
Oktoberfest
Sep. 28, Community Center, 901 Adele St., Windsor, Windsor Lions Club,
RCP Tiburon Mile
Sep. 29, Angel Island to Tiburon, Tiburon, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
October 2013
Canine Companions Signature Event
Oct., Canine Companions for Independence, cci.org/nwevents
CSRG Charity Challenge
Oct., Speedway Sonoma, Sonoma, CA, Speedway Children’s Charities, speedwaycharities.org
Leukemia Cup Regatta
Oct., Belvedere, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org/sf
Make Kids Smile Award and Dinner
Oct., Windsor, PDI Surgery Center, pedidental.org
North Bay Light The Night Walk
Oct., Santa Rosa, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, lls.org/sf
Volunteer Recognition Event
Oct., Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, volunteernow.org
October E.V.E. (Ending Violence for Everyone) Fundraiser Dinner/Dance
Oct. 8, Lagunitas Brewing Co., 1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, YWCA Sonoma County, ywcasc.org
Salvation Army Double Punches Harvest Rumble
Oct. 12, 93 Stony Cir., Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
October in Paradise
Oct. 17, Paradise Ridge Winery, Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Task Force for the Homeless, sonomacountyhomeless.org
Pinot on the River
Oct. 20, Healdsburg Square, Healdsburg, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Sonoma County, petaluma-marinbgc.org
Make a Difference Day – National Day of Service
Oct. 26, Marin nonprofit agencies, Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership of Marin, cvnl.org, volunteermarin.org
November 2013
Cupcake Ball 2013
Nov. 2, Flamingo Conference Resort & Spa, Santa Rosa, Verity, ourverity.org
National Philanthropy Day
Nov. 5, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, Association of Fundraising Professionals – Wine County Chapter, afpwcc.org
Champions for Children
Nov. 7, Santa Rosa, Community Child Care Council of Sonoma Co., sonoma4cs.org
Salvation Army Kettle Volunteer Kickoff Lunch
Nov. 14, 93 Stony Cir., Santa Rosa, Salvation Army, uswsalvationarmy.org
Dine Out to End Hunger 2013
Nov. 21, Marin County, Homeward Bound of Marin, hbofm.org
Decenber 2013
Hospice By The Bay Holiday Gift Wrap
Dec., Corte Madera, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
Holiday Open House
Dec. 1, 17000 Arnold Dr., Sonoma, Archbishop Hanna H.S., Hanna Boys Ctr., hannacenter.org
Savvy Shopper Expos Wine Country Christmas
Dec. 7, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Great Strides National Walk), cff.org/great_strides.org
Savvy Shopper Expos Wine Country Christmas
Dec. 7, Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, Santa Rosa, Moms With Cancer, momswithcancer.org
Sonoma County Lights of Remembrance
Dec. 8, HBTB Tree, Sonoma Plaza, Sonoma, Hospice By The Bay, hbtb.org
Light Up a Life
Dec. 5-8, N. County Hospice, Healdsburg; Center Park, Petaluma; Railroad Sq., Santa Rosa; Star of the Valley, Oakmont, , Hospices: Petaluma, Memorial, N. County, seriousillness.org/sonoma-marin
Ongoing 2013
Sonoma County Museum Third Thursdays
Ongoing (5-7:30p.m.) 425 Seventh St., Santa Rosa, Sonoma County Museum, sonomacountymuseum.org
REFB Volunteer Saturdays
Ongoing, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Santa Rosa, Redwood Empire Food Bank, refb.org
Hands On Sonoma County… Powered by Friedman’s
Quarterly, various schools, creeks, parks, Volunteer Center of Sonoma County, volunteernow.org
Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden Produce Stand
Wednesdays, Indian Valley Organic Farm & Garden, 1800 Ignacio Blvd., Novato, Conservation Corps North Bay, conservationcorpsnorthbay.org
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