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March of Dimes’ Signature Chefs Auction 2017rEmbassy Suites-La Vistarsignaturechefs.marchofdimes.org
Local chefs will prepare culinary delights to raise money for research, education, and prevention of birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Eat and support a good cause while participating in the Live Auction and Fund the Mission at Embassy Suites-La Vista on Oct. 5 (5-9:30 p.m.).
September/October Charitable Events
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Sept. 7 (5-9 p.m.)rFourth Annual 9/11 Memorial BenefitrBenefiting: The First Responders FoundationrLocation: Omaha Design Centerr—firstrespondersomaha.org/event/4th-annual-911-memorial-benefit
Sept. 7 (5-9 p.m.)r11th Annual Brew HaharBenefiting: Habitat for HumanityrLocation: Stinson Park at Aksarben Villager—habitatomaha.org/brewhaha
Sept. 8 (7-9:30 p.m.)rWings & WheelsrBenefiting: Ronald McDonald House Charities OmaharLocation: Signature Flight Supportr—rmhcomaha.org/fundraising-events/wings-wheels
Sept. 9 (5-9 p.m.)rVintage Affaire GalarBenefiting: Autism Action PartnershiprLocation: La Vista Conference Centerr—autismaction.org/events/vintage-affaire-gala
Sept. 9 (9-10:30 a.m.)r23rd Annual Siena/Francis House 5K Walk/RunrBenefiting: Siena/Francis HouserLocation: Stinson Park at Aksarben Villager—siennafrancis.org
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Sept. 9 (6-9 p.m.)rDestino Dinner 2017rLocation: Baxter ArenarBenefiting: Latino Center of the Midlandsr—501auctions.com/destino
Sept. 10 (8 a.m.)rFight For Air Corporate CuprBenefiting: American Lung AssociationrLocation: Aksarben Villager—action.lung.org
Sept. 10 (noon-4 p.m.)rOut of the Darkness WalkrBenefiting: American Foundation for Suicide PreventionrLocation: Lewis & Clark Landingr—afsp.donordrive.com
Sept. 10 (1-5 p.m.)rTaste of FlorencerBenefiting: Senior Health FoundationrLocation: Florence Home Healthcarer—tasteofflorence.net
Sept. 15-17 (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)rLauritzen Gardens Antique & Garden ShowrBenefiting: Lauritzen GardensrLocation: Lauritzen Gardensr—omahaantiqueshow.org
Sept. 15 (5:30-9 p.m.)rZoofari 2017: Night of the TigerrBenefiting: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and AquariumrLocation: Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquariumr—omahazoofoundation.org
Sept. 22 (6-9 p.m.)rOpen Space Soiree 2017rBenefiting: KANEKOrLocation: KANEKOr—thekaneko.org
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Sept. 22 (6-9 p.m.)rHalfway to St. Patrick’s DayrBenefiting: Project HarmonyrLocation: Champion’s Runr—projectharmony.com
Sept. 22 (6-9 p.m.)r30th Birthday GalarBenefiting: Voices for Children NebraskarLocation: Omaha Design Centerr—voicesforchildren.com
Sept. 15-24rOmaha Restaurant WeekrBenefiting: Food Bank for the HeartlandrLocation: variesr—facebook.com/omaharestaurantweek
Sept. 28 (5:30-9 p.m.)rNight in the Neighborhood: Celebrating 10 YearsrBenefiting: Completely KIDSrLocation: Founders One Niner—completelykids.org/events
Sept. 28 (5-8:30 p.m.)rLove your Neighbor Annual Auction & DinnerrBenefiting: Open Door MissionrLocation: Embassy Suites Conference Centerr—opendoormission.org/news-and-events
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Sept. 29 (6:15-9:30 p.m.)rImagine Our Youth Fundraising CelebrationrBenefiting: Omaha Home for BoysrLocation: Embassy Suites La Vistar—omahahomeforboys.org
Sept. 30 (6-10 p.m.)rBlack Tie Harvest for ScholarshipsrBenefiting: Iowa Western Student ScholarshipsrLocation: Iowa Western Kanesville Arenar—foundation.iwcc.edu/blacktie
Sept. 30 (6-9 p.m.)rNebraska Ataxia Engagement PartyrBenefiting: Nebraska AtaxiarLocation: Creighton Preparatory Schoolr—nebraskaataxia.org/events
Oct. 1 (4-7 p.m.)rBlues & Barbecue Harvest PartyrBenefiting: No More Empty Pots and Florence MillrLocation: Florence Millr—nmepomaha.org
Oct. 5 (5-9:30 p.m.)rSignature Chefs AuctionrBenefiting: March of DimesrLocation: Embassy Suites La Vistar—signaturechefs.org/omaha
Oct. 6 (7-10 p.m.)rHops & Grapes Fall Festival, A Special Benefit for Partnership 4 KidsrBenefiting: Partnership 4 KidsrLocation: Founders One-Niner—p4k.org
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Oct. 8 (7-10 a.m.)rKomen Nebraska Race for the CurerBenefiting: Susan G. Komen Great PlainsrLocation: Baxter Arenar—komengreatplains.org
Oct. 10 (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)rChangemakers 2017rBenefiting: Nebraska Children and Families FoundationrLocation: Embassy Suites La Vistar—nebraskachildren.org
Oct. 13 (5-9 p.m.)rHomeGrownrBenefiting: Nebraska Children’s Home SocietyrLocation: Nebraska Brewing Co. Taproomr—nchs.org
Oct. 14 (3-8 p.m.)rHEALs to the Pavement for Pregnancy and Infant LossrBenefiting: HEALing EmbracerLocation: Lake Zorinskyr—healingembrace.org
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Oct. 13 (6:30-11 p.m.)rLegacy Gala 2017rBenefiting: Women on a Mission for ChangerLocation: DC Centrer—womenonamissionomaha.org/legacy-gala
Oct. 19 (6-9:30 p.m.)r44th Woman of the Year Gala, Honoring Melissa MarvinrBenefiting: Arthritis Foundation NebraskarLocation: Omaha Marriottr—arthritis.org/nebraska
Oct. 21 (10 a.m.-noon)rQuarter ManiarBenefiting: Open Door MissionrLocation: Garland Thompson Men’s Centerr—opendoormission.org/news-and-events
Oct. 21 and 22 (8 a.m.-3 p.m.)rKids and Clays Sporting Clays TournamentrBenefiting: Ronald McDonald House CharitiesrLocation: Oak Creek Sporting Clubr—rmhcomaha.org/clays
Oct. 22 (11 a.m.-2 p.m.)rLadle of LoverBenefiting: Open Door MissionrLocation: Garland Thompson Men’s Centerr—opendoormission.org/news-and-events
Oct. 27 (5:30-9:30 p.m.)rBenefit Art AuctionrBenefiting: Bemis Center for Contemporary ArtsrLocation: Bemis Center for Contemporary Artsr—bemiscenter.org/benefit
Oct. 28 (6-9 p.m.)rAksarben Coronation and Scholarship BallrBenefiting: Aksarben FoundationrLocation: Baxter Arenar—aksarben.org
Oct. 28 (7-11 p.m.)rMasquerade at the CastlerBenefiting: Joslyn Castle TrustrLocation: Joslyn Castler—joslyncastle.com