Charitable Events: November 2017
This month's fundraisers and fun happenings
Through Nov. 5 — Care Card
Various times, during store venue hours. Get 20 percent off when shopping at more than 200 Tulsa stores. $60. Benefits Family and Children’s Services. Contact Dee Harris, 918-639-0453 or dharris@fcsok.org. carecardok.com
Nov. 1 — AWARE: Alliance of Women for Alzheimer’s Research and Education Luncheon 1 p.m. Location, TBA. A luncheon to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, the latest research, support for caregivers and how individuals can make a difference. Speaker Alexandra Magiera lost her 50-year-old mother to Alzheimer’s when she was 15 years old. Sponsorships available. Benefits the Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter. Reservations required. Contact Diane Powell, 918-392-5002, 1-800-272-3900 or dpowell@alz.org. awareOK.com
“Fleeting Light” Documentary Screening 5:30 p.m. Circle Cinema, 10 S. Lewis Ave. Screening of documentary “Fleeting Light,” gourmet concessions and Q&A with filmmaker Zach Burns. $10 admission, includes gourmet chocolate bar or popcorn and drink. Benefits NewView Oklahoma. Contact Robin Gunn, 405-816-7889 or rgunn@okseniorjournal.com. newviewoklahoma.org
Nov. 2 — Wonderland: Through a Child’s Eye 2017 Gala 5:30-9 p.m. Crystal Ballroom, the Mayo Hotel, 115 W. Fifth St. Cocktails, mingling, food, jewelry pull, silent auction, complimentary valet parking. “Wonderland”-themed attire encouraged. $200, tickets; $500-$20,000, sponsorships. Benefits Tulsa Girls Art School. Contact Adrienne Duffy, 918-949-9638 or info@tulsagirlsartschool.org. tulsagirlsartschool.org
Uncorking the Cure for MS 6-10 p.m. Cain’s Ballroom, 423 N. Main St. Wine tastings, food, silent and live auctions. $150. Benefits National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Contact Brent Patterson, 918-488-1300, ext. 35201 or brent.patterson@nmss.org. uncorkingthecureforMSok.org
Wild Turkey 6 p.m. Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness, 6800 S. Elwood Ave. Leisure blue jeans attire. Bluegrass music, gourmet dinner, craft beers, specialty wines, world-class whiskey, guided trailhead tours, handcrafted S’mores by “S’moreliers.” $150, tickets; $1000-$25,000, sponsorships. Benefits River Parks. Contact Tonja Carrigg, 918-596-2010 or tcarrigg@riverparks.org. riverparks.org
Nov. 3 — National Philanthropy Day Awards Conference and Luncheon 8 a.m., conference; 11:45 a.m., lunch. Hard Rock Tulsa Convention Center, 777 W. Cherokee St., Catoosa. Conference provides continuing education opportunities for those in the nonprofit sector; luncheon honors philanthropic leaders from various nonprofits. Benefits the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Eastern Oklahoma Chapter. Contact Margaret Wish, 918-978-9718 or chapteradmin@afpeastok.org. afpeastok.afpnet.org
Nov. 4 — DAV 5K 7 a.m., check-in; 9 a.m., start. Guthrie Green, 111 E. M.B. Brady St. $30, adults and motorcycle riders; $15, youth; $40, virtual participant; $15, veterans. Benefits Disabled American Veterans. Call 859-442-1340 or email dav5k@dav.org. dav5k.org
Nov. 7 — Patriot Cares Charity Golf Scramble 10 a.m., registration; noon, shotgun start. Patriot Golf Club, 5790 N Patriot Drive, Owasso. $1,500 per foursome; $1,000 from each team entered benefits Parent Child Center of Tulsa. Lunch and prizes included. Email golfshop@patriotgolfclub.com.
Pathways Lip Sync Battle 6 p.m. Kirk of the Hills, 4102 E. 61st St. Create a winning team (six people max) with your family, friends, co-workers or frenemies. The winning team will be judged by the audience for ultimate bragging rights. $50, team early registration; $75, team at the door; $10, audience tickets. Benefits Pathways Oklahoma. Contact 918-859-0060 or pathwaysok.com
Nov. 8 — Paragon Awards 5:30 p.m., happy hour; 6:30 p.m., dinner; 7 p.m., program. Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame, 5 S. Boston Ave. Honoring 2017 Paragon Award winners Jean Kelley, LT Class 8; Mindy Tiner, LT Class 27; Nicole Watts, LT Class 55; Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, nonprofit award; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, corporate award. $75, individual tickets; $50, dues-paying members and current LT class members. Advance reservations required. Benefits Leadership Tulsa. Contact Kendall Trotter, 918-477-7079 or kendall@leadershiptulsa.org. leadershiptulsa.org
Nov. 9 — East Meets West 4-7 p.m. OSU Center for Health Sciences, 1111 W. 17th St. Patrons will have a bird’s eye-view of the historic Cyrus Avery Route 66 Memorial Bridge from the top of the newly completed A.R. and MaryLouise Tandy Medical Academic Building on the campus of OSU Center for Health Sciences. Come-and-go affair; classic country and Bob Wills music from Tulsa’s Round Up Boys, along with Oklahoma Rub barbecue and libations. $66, individuals; $100, couples. Benefits Tulsa Route 66 Main Street. Call 918-519-1123. https://tulsart66east-meets-west.eventbrite.com
Unite! 5:30 p.m. Tulsa City-County Library Downtown Branch, Pocahontas Greadington Learning and Creativity Center, Lower Level, 400 Civic Center. Celebrates the completion of 2017 Tulsa Area United Way campaign. Free. Free parking available in garage west of library. Benefits Tulsa Area United Way. tauw.org/unite
Nov. 10 — First Draft 6-9 p.m. ONEOK Field, 201 N. Elgin Ave. Craft beer tasting event. All active military and veterans invited to a free prize wheel spin. Must present valid military ID to participate in the wheel spin. $50, tickets; $150, VIP. Sponsorships available. Benefits Tulsa Press Club. Contact Kelly Nash, 918-583-7737 or Kelly@tulsapressclub.org. firstdrafttulsa.com, tulsapressclub.org
Vienna Boys’ Choir, “Bella Italia — Music From Rossini to ‘O Sole Mio’” 7 p.m. Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, 1301 S. Boston Ave. $20, $35, $45, $60, tickets; call 918-596-7111, discount code “Vienna15”. www.sistematulsa.org.
Nov. 11 — Paint the Town Red 7-11 p.m. Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center, 6808 S. 107th E. Ave. $50. Benefits Tulsa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Sorority scholarships. Contact Talesha Christian, 539-664-6922. dstulsaalumnae.org
Big Band Hangar Dance 6-10 p.m. R. L. Jones Airport, Tulsa Technology Center hangar, 801 E. 91st St. Live Big Band music, free swing dance lessons, restored warbirds display, pizza and barbecue, vintage canteen, prize wheel, silent auction. $30, adults; $15, veterans, students, CAF members and Swing Dance club members, $5, children ages 12 and under; free, World War II veterans. $200, reserved tables for 8; $300, premium reserved tables for 8 next to dance floor. Benefits Spirit of Tulsa Commemorative Air Force Squadron. Contact Lori Walderich, 918-381-0805 or info@caftulsa.org. caftulsa.org
Nov. 13 — 10th annual Old Bags Luncheon 10:30 a.m. Southern Hills Country Club, 2636 E. 61st St. Luncheon, raffle, auction of designer bags, jewelry and accessories from Luxury Garage Sale, and jewelry from Bruce G. Weber. $150, ticket; $30, raffle ticket; $100, four raffle ticket bundle. Benefits Crosstown Learning Center. Contact Aimee Mehl, 918-582-1457 or eventplanner@crosstowntulsa.org. crosstowntulsa.org/obl2017
Nov. 15 — Portraits of Hope 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Greenwood Cultural Center, 322 N. Greenwood Ave. Hear from people impacted by Stand in the Gap at its 20th anniversary luncheon. Emcee is Miss Oklahoma 2006, Lindsey Hansen. Free to attend; lunch is provided; donations at the event are encouraged. Benefits Stand in the Gap. Contact Francois Cardinal, 918-585-6112 or fcardinal@sitgm.org. standinthegap.org/portraits
Nov. 14-16 — 2017 Stories of Light, KRMG Radio-thon 3 p.m., Tuesday-7 p.m., Thursday. LaFortune Park Baseball Field parking lot, 5837 S. Yale Ave. Three-day radio-thon, with KRMG live broadcasts and stories from Make-A-Wish recipients and their families. Benefits Make-A-Wish Oklahoma. To contribute or inquire, contact Jane Rohweder, 918-492-9474 or jrohweder@oklahoma.wish.org. oklahoma.wish.org
Nov. 17 — Special Dinner Gala with Pam Tebow 6 p.m. Other Side Event Center, 6904 S. Lewis Ave. Pam Tebow is the mother of professional football player Tim Tebow. $35, tickets; $350, tables of 10. Reservations required. Benefits YouthWorks. Contact Chris Beach, 918-734-0471 or youthworks@tulsacan.org. tulsayouthworks.org
Nov. 17-19 — Williams Route 66 Marathon Various times. $125, marathon; $120, half-marathon; $43, 5K. Benefits Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Folds of Honor, Tulsa Area United Way, Tulsa SPCA, Route 66 Experience Museum and the ALS Association – Oklahoma Chapter. Call 918-409-2828 or email info@route66marathon.com. route66marathon.com
Nov. 18 — Holiday Mart 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Gymnasium, the Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges, 815 S. Utica Ave.; east entrance. Handmade garden and holiday decorations, jewelry, crafts, ornaments, stained glass and more. 80 percent of proceeds benefit individual artists. Free admission. Benefits the Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges. Contact Tori Schnaufer, 918-584-8607 or vschnaufer@tulsacenter.org. tulsacenter.org
Champagne and Chocolate 7-10 p.m. Living Arts of Tulsa, 307 E. M.B. Brady St. Chocolate, champagne, cocktails, wearable art show, cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and holiday art sale. $25, artist ticket; $25, add-on runway seat; $35, early bird gala general admission; $85, early-bird gala admission and Living Arts membership; $150, VIP access ticket. $500-$7,500, sponsorships. Benefits Living Arts of Tulsa. Contact Laura Eccles, 918-585-1234 or laurae@livingarts.org. livingarts.org/champagne-chocolate
Nov. 27-Dec. 1 — Pathways Christmas Showcase 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 4102 E. 61st St. Holiday activities and sale of handmade holiday items and decor made by patrons and clients of Pathways Oklahoma. Free. Benefits Pathways Oklahoma. Contact Karina, 918-859-0060 or kevers@pathwaysok.com. pathwaysok.com
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