Tag: Nonprofit

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The Bridge PAI Revel

Dubbed the “rebellious rendition” of the nonprofit fundraiser, this alternative party celebrates creatives in the community, and features local food and drinks, plus entertainment and live music throughout the night.

Friday, 5/6. $25-75, 7pm-1am. IX Art Park, 955 Second St. SE. 984-5669.

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Ragged Mountain Reservoir

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority presents a day of celebration in honor of National Drinking Water Week. The morning includes a hike, raffle, food and informational demonstrations on watershed protection, conservation, water treatment and more.

Thursday, 5/5. Free, 10:30am-noon. Ragged Mountain Reservoir. 977-2901.

Health & Wellness

Run 4 for Their Lives 8K

Freedom 4/24, an organization that works to raise awareness of sexual exploitation and human trafficking of women and children, and The Arbor, a local nonprofit that provides long-term housing and support to female human trafficking survivors, host this family-friendly race.

Saturday, 5/7. $15-34, 9am. Darden Towe shelter, 1445 Darden Towe Park. freedom424.org/r4tl/races/charlottesville-va/.

Food & Drink

Spaghetti dinner fundraiser

Schuyler Hughes hosts a spaghetti dinner preceding her cross-country run to raise funds and awareness for young adults with cancer. Proceeds benefit The Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults.

Monday, 5/9. $5-8, 5-8pm. Firefly, 1304 E. Market St. 4kforcancer.org/profiles/schuyler-hughes/.

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Grand Marquee Gala

Don your Oscar-worthy attire and support the Paramount Theater’s mission and community events during this Hollywood-style evening. Walk the red carpet and then enjoy dinner from Harvest Moon Catering, jazz performances, a silent auction and dancing.

Friday, 4/29. $100-500, 7pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. 293-1010.

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bow-WOW-walk

Bring your canine friends to the Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA benefit 2.5K walk and festival, which includes dog competitions, booths, entertainment and treats for both humans and pups.

Saturday, 4/30. $25-35, 10am. Lee Park, Downtown Mall. caspca.kintera.org/bowwowwalk.

Health & Wellness

Montalto Challenge

This uphill course starts at the beginning of the Saunders-Monticello Trail, summits 860 feet and finishes with sweeping views of Monticello, Charlottesville and the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Saturday, 4/30. $35-55, 7:30am. The Saunders-Monticello Trail, Charlottesville. 984-9800.

Food & Drink

Charlottesville SOUP

New City Arts Initiative continues its annual dinner series to support local creative projects. Attendees receive a meal and can vote for their favorite speaker from the community—the presenter with the most votes wins a crowdfunded monetary award.

Monday, 5/2. $10, 7pm. Second Street Gallery, 115 Second St. SE, Downtown Mall. 202-5277.

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Ash Lawn Opera Spring Gala

Enjoy dinner, drinks, a silent auction and a performance by baritone Aleksey Bogdanov and soprano Rebecca Nathanson.

Sunday 3/20. $175, 6pm. Farmington Country Club, 1625 Country Club Cir. 293-4500.

Health & Wellness

Fix-a-Leak Family 5K

Wrap up the Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix-a-Leak Week with this family-friendly race.

Saturday 3/19. $7-15, 10am. Pen Park Natural Trail, 1400 Pen Park Rd. 970-3877.

Festvial      

St. Paddy’s Day celebration

The festivities feature a St. Piggy’s Day culinary throwdown, special beer releases, live music and games to benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Saturday 3/19. $17-20, noon. Starr Hill Brewery & Tap Room, 5391 Three Notch’d Rd., Crozet. 823-5671.

Food & Drink

Soupapalooza

Sample soups from Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar, Revolutionary Soup, Threepenny Cafe and Tin Whistle, vote for your favorite and enjoy a full serving of the soup of your choice.

Saturday 3/19. $10, Noon-4pm. Commonwealth Restaurant & Skybar, 422 E. Main St. 202-7728.