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Dedham to Brighton, Massachusetts -

The Charles River Watershed Association's 25th Annual Run of the Charles will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2007!

The 25th Anniversary Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak Race is a fun way for paddlers and spectators to enjoy all that the Charles River has to offer while also supporting the Charles River Watershed Association, the non-profit organization responsible for the river’s restoration. The annual Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race showcases the ongoing improvements in the Charles River while drawing approximately 1500 paddlers and thousands of spectators to enjoy a day on the river. The race features paddling races for all skill levels, from expert to novice.

Register to compete, or join us to cheer on the racers and enjoy festivities at the finish line at Herter Park in Brighton, held in collaboration with the Cambridge Science Festival. There will be music, food, educational exhibits, environmental activities, and fun for the whole family!

Whether you are an Olympic-caliber athlete, amateur canoeist, first time kayaker, or sports fan, you'll find a Run of the Charles activity to peak your interest, as the event offers top-quality racing, friendly rivalry, and a party for everyone!

WAYS TO BE PART OF THE ACTION

Sponsorship
CRWA members and friends can help the Run of the Charles be a success by asking your company to sponsor the race through organizing a team of racers to compete, by making a cash or in-kind contribution to the race, or advertising in our race booklet. For more information on becoming a race sponsor, please contact Meg Schermerhorn by calling (508) 698-6810. The deadline for placing an ad in our race book is January 15.

Volunteer
Get an insider’s view of the competition by volunteering on race day. Gather family members, co-workers, and friends and enjoy the event together while supporting a great cause. Dozens of volunteers are needed to ensure the Run of the Charles continues to live up to its reputation as fun, well-managed event. Please contact Meg Schermerhorn by calling (508) 698-6810 if you are interested in volunteering or obtaining more information.

Spectator
If you can’t actually compete in the Run of the Charles, then the next best thing is to watch the fun from the riverbanks along the race-course. There are a number of great vantage points between the start of the $5000 Professional Flatwater Marathon, the 19-Mile Races at Riverdale Park, Dedham, and the Finish Line Festival at DCR’s Herter Park, Brighton.

Details for Racers:

$5,000 Professional Flatwater Canoe Marathon is a 26 mile race for two paddlers that begins at Riverdale Park in Dedham, follows the Charles river over 19 miles and six portages, passes the designated Run of the Charles Finish Line Festival location at Herter Park, completes 1 additional loop and returns to finish at Herter Park. NOTE: TURNS at BU Bridge and CRWA Buoy! Start Time 10:15AM, Check in at 9:15AM.

24 Mile Canoe Relay Race: A race totaling 24 miles completed in five legs with two paddlers each leg. The race begins at Great Plain Avenue in Dedham, follows the Charles River over 24 miles and 6 portages, finishing at Herter Park. We recommend that the strongest paddlers be entered in Leg 5. OC-2 Recreational Class Only, 8 to 10 paddlers per team. Start Time 10:00AM.

19 Mile Race: A 19 mile race completed by one or two paddlers (Racing Class: Racing OC-1, OC-2, Unlimited K-1, Olympic K-1, Touring K-1, Touring K-2. Recreational Class: OC-2, Recreational K-1, Sea Kayak K-1, Recreational K-2 ). Start at Riverdale Park, Dedham at 10:30AM, Check in at 9:30AM.

9 Mile Races: A 9 mile race completed by one or two paddlers (Racing Class: Touring K-1, Touring K-2. Recreational Class: OC-2, Recreational K-1, Sea Kayak K-1, Recreational K-2 ). Start at Duck Feed Area across from Marriott Hotel, Newton, at 12:00 Noon, Check in at 11:00AM.

6-Mile Outrigger Canoe Race: A 6-Mile loop beginning and ending at Herter Park, completed by 1-10 paddlers in an outrigger canoe, at 12:00 noon, check in at 11:00 AM. NOTE: TURNS at BU Bridge and CRWA Buoy!

6 Mile Races: A 6 mile loop beginning and ending at Herter Park completed by 1 or 2 paddlers (Racing Class: Unlimited K-1, Olympic K-1, Touring K-1, Touring K-2. Recreational Class: OC-2, Recreational K-1, Sea Kayak K-1, Recreational K-2 ). Start at Herter Park, Brighton, 1:00 PM, Check in 12:00 Noon. NOTE: TURNS at BU Bridge and CRWA Buoy!

The Run of the Charles Canoe & Kayak Race is sanctioned by USA/Canoe & Kayak. All race entrants receive membership in the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA). Registrants who are already members of CRWA receive a gift membership for a friend. All race registrants receive a FREE RUN OF THE CHARLES COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT. Paddlers receive a personalized results certificate after the race.

Madison, Wisconsin -

This is not your grandmother's bingo - it's a whole lot more fun!

Camp Bingo is a fund-raiser for AIDS Network.

No Advance Reservations or Ticket Sales: Doors open at 1 PM March 25th and we'll keep on letting people in until there are no seats left! Bingo is at High Noon Saloon, 701A E. Washington Avenue. Doors open at 1 PM -- first numbers called at 2:30 PM!

Price of admission includes Bingo, Prizes, Entertainment, and Fun with your Hostess GiGi Monroe. You will receive a Bingo Book of Seven Games (Six Bingo Cards for each Game) including two $250 Jackpot Games. Extra Game Books, Jackpot Game Cards and food and beverages are available for purchase.

At Camp Bingo no straight line wins but anyone age 21 and older is welcome.

Each event has its own theme with a contest for the best costume! This months theme is Luau Bingo.

Troy, Michigan -

Bring the entire family out for a fun rollerskating night to support a great cause - kids!

When: Thursday, February 15th, 6:15PM - 9:15PM
Where: Skate World In Troy on Maple Road
2825 East Maple Road, Troy, MI, 48083
Cost: $14 Admission (Includes Skate Rental, Pizza & Pop)

Did you know that nationally 13 KIDS die on the streets every day from falling victim to the dangers of living on the streets? Most of these kids are already running from sexual or physical abuse at home or a neglectful living situation so they feel that turning to the streets is their only way out. Soon after leaving or being forced to leave home, 70% of these kids, who most often have no skill and go overlooked by society, are influenced or forced into prostitution as the only way, they know how to make money- just to get something to EAT!

StandUp for Kids is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is run almost exclusively by volunteers in over 16 states who are committed to walking the streets to seek out and provide aid to homeless, street, runaway, transitioning foster care and other at-risk youth. Your attendance at this rollingskating event will help us to acquire the much needed items we continuously require to fulfill our mission of providing food, clothing, hygiene products and other emergency necessities to our overlooked and forgotten kids of Detroit!

Our kids in Detroit need to stay warm this winter. Bring in a new or old (but clean) scarf to the event, and be entered into a prize raffle!

Tickets will be available at the door, however, if you do plan on attending please RSVP Yes to Uyoung Park specifying number of tickets. All tickets you reserve will be held for you at the door.

We tell the kids we care about them and then we prove it!

Grand Rapids, Michigan -

Join us March 16, 2007 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Noto's Old World Italian Dining, 6600 28th Street SE Grand Rapids, MI, for a premier wine and food event.

This fundraiser features tempting appetizers, exquisite Italian food and sumptuous desserts prepared by Noto's award-winning chefs, which are accompanied by over 300 fine wines from Italy and around the world, as well as live entertainment from the Rick Reuther Trio. Vintners include Rocca della Macie, Bertani, Sella & Mosca, Cusumano, Conterno, Cavalotto, Volpaia, IL Poggione, Pio Ceasare, Gaja, Masi, Antinori, Vietti, Frescobaldi, Ceretto and Marchesi di Gresy. Tickets for the event are $50 by 3/15, $60 day of - VIP $100 by 3/15, $110 day of the event.

VIP admissions, a silent auction and a 50/50 cash raffle held at the event will benefit a charity partnership consisting of the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan, the Conductive Learning Center and Junior Achievement of The Michigan Great Lakes.

A limited amount of VIP wine tasting area admissions, featuring exclusive rare wines and located in a private area of the newly expanded facility, are also available. Pre-paid individual VIP admissions are $100 each and a pre-paid group of 10 VIP admissions is $1,000. VIP admission the day of/at the event will be $110 for individuals. Half of the VIP admission proceeds will be split between the charities and may be considered a contribution for tax purposes.

A silent auction, expected to include many upscale items, will be conducted throughout the event. Proceeds will benefit the Conductive Learning Center and Junior Achievement of The Michigan Great Lakes. Proceeds from a 50/50 cash raffle held at the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Western Michigan. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at/during WineFest. A winner will be drawn at the event.

Birmingham, Alabama -

On February 10th from 8 to 11 p.m. we will be hosting Wild About Chocolate, a Valentine's Gala featuring chocolate desserts from some of Birmingham's finest restaurants, bakeries, and caterers, including:

B&A Warehouse
Bottega Restaurant
Cake Walk
Chef Brad Productions
City Hall Diner
Cobb Lane Restaurant
Continental Bakery/Chez Lulu
Culinard
Daniel George
Fire
Grey House Grill
Homewood Gourmet
Hot and Hot Fish Club
Icon Restaurant
Little Savannah
Ocean
Standard Bistro
Tria Market
V. Richards Market

This event will be held at B&A Warehouse, located at 1531 First Avenue South. Entertainment will be provided by Mumbo Jumbo, one of Birmingham's popular local bands. Tickets are $50 in advance, or $55 at the door. This event will also include a silent auction and an art raffle. Our estimated attendance is 500-700.

The Alabama Wildlife Center is the state's oldest and largest full-service wildlife rehabilitation and education center. The funds raised from this event will aid us in providing medical and rehabilitative care for the 2,500 of Alabama's native wild birds, mammals and reptiles we expect to help in 2007. Much of this injured wildlife comes from the Birmingham area.

Los Angeles, California -

Not a fundraiser, but a FRIENDraiser.

Since January is National Mentoring Month, as part of the celebration we are hosting our annual Friendraiser. It is an opportunity for people to get to know Bresee Foundation, our mission, vision and values. It is also a chance for them to learn more about how they can begin to work with us to make a positive change in this community, perhaps by simply becoming a friend or supporter, by giving more and becoming a volunteer or even a staff member, or possibly going further to become a funder or board member. This is a chance to find out what's been done on this corner in Los Angeles for the last 25 years and how you can help us continue to impact the entire city.

This is a drop-in event, so feel free to stop by any time between 6pm and 8pm on January 24 to learn more about you can further impact the life of this community by becoming a part of the work of Bresee Foundation.

Our location is: 184 S. Bimini Pl., Los Angeles

Our nearest major intersection is 3rd St. and Vermont.
From the 10 fwy: Head toward Downtown, exit Vermont and head north. Turn right on 2nd St., and follow the curve of the street onto Bimini. We are on the right, next to the park.
From the 101 fwy: Head toward Downtown, exit Vermont and head south. Turn left on 2nd St., and follow the curve of the street onto Bimini. We are on the right, next to the park.

The Bresee Foundation is a non-profit organization that is a source of faith, hope and service to one of the poorest and most densely populated communities in Los Angeles County. Serving the neighborhoods of Koreatown, Pico Union, Westlake and South Central Los Angeles, the organization is working to build a stronger, healthier, safer community for area residents by providing them with access to important resources and services and empowering them with the knowledge and skills to improve their lives.

Trafalgar Castle School, Whitby, Ontario, Canada -

Girls Day Out - Play Day FUNdraiser

Spend an exciting FULL DAY with your girlfriends, sisters, Mom, or on your own, having fun and being pampered in support of Girls, Inc. on February 3, 2007.

This is your day. Like a grown-ups day at school, only YOU choose the classes you love.

Be pampered and enjoy catered lunch and snacks throughout your Girls Day Out at t h e b e a u t i f u l Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby.

Choose from a wide variety and gift certificates! of courses in Health, Fitness, Fun and Finance. PLUS, you’ll be treated to: An opportunity to stimulate morning coffee, breakfast and challenge your Mind, treats, a beautifully catered Body, and Spirit! Plus lunch and lovely t h e c h a n c e t o afternoon pastries! experience Girls Inc. courses first hand. Your opportunity to be Strong, Smart & Bold!

Your Day Out also includes participation in:

Our Vendor’s Alley, with a wide variety of gifts and services available for sample & purchase. A HUGE silent auction, featuring fabulous gifts, home decor, sports items,

PLUS, you’ll be treated to: An opportunity to stimulate morning coffee, breakfast and challenge your Mind, treats, a beautifully catered Body, and Spirit! Plus lunch and lovely t h e c h a n c e t o afternoon pastries!

Participant registration begins at 8:00am.
(Vendor & Instructor registration begins at 7:00am)

Call up your friends, sisters and Mothers... this will be a day to remember!

$100 per person, or only $90 each if you book 5 or more!

See our brochure with all the available activities online at http://www.girlsinc-durham.org/GirlsDayOut.pdf