by Kristen Bagwell
Each month, we like to feature a community bulletin board for causes near and dear to our readers' hearts. If you have a charitable event or cause (or just want to raise awareness), email kristen{at} trianglemomsonmain.com with the information you'd like us to post.

There are some excellent events coming up throughout the Triangle area...check them out! The events are listed in chronological order...Thanks in advance for your support.

Splash Bash on Fayetteville Street
Saturday, Sept. 1 at 12:00pm, Isaac Hunter's Oak City Tavern, Raleigh
Downtown Raleigh’s first Splash Bash on Fayetteville Street will be held on Saturday, September 1 in front of Isaac Hunter’s Oak City Tavern at 112 Fayetteville Street. The Splash Bash will start at noon and includes games, contests, a water slide, bouncy house, dunk tank, music, street vendors, food raffles, prizes and more! Plan to spend the day with family and friends as we rally together to help a local family in need.


Labor Day Weekend 8K presented by RunRaleigh
Sunday, September 2, begins at 3pm, Cameron Village, Raleigh
This year's run benefits the Pretty in Pink Foundation, Canines for Service, and Canines for Veterans. Run starts at 3pm; Fun Run/Walk starts at 4pm. Click here for more information .


21st Annual Dog Olympics at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine
Saturday, Sept. 8, 10:00am at the NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh
NC State's College of Veterinary Medicine hosts the Annual Dog Olympics from 10-4 Sat., Sept. 8,with fun competition, canine demonstrations, rescue groups, free microchip clinic, vendors, and pet health information. There will also be "human" games for families, glitter tattoos for children, and raffle baskets awarded throughout the day. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Admission is $1 per person, $1 per dog and children five and under are free. The entry fee to compete is $7 for the first event and $2 for each successive event. All proceeds support the rescue groups in attendance and future Dog Olympics. **All dogs must be current on vaccinations and kept on leash when not performing in a ring. **


The Downtown BBQ Bash
Friday, Sept. 14 at 6:00pm, Cardinal Club in Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh
Attendees will enjoy live music, a silent auction and great barbeque eats from the executive chefs at some of Raleigh’s most notable eateries. The Club hopes to raise more than $10,000 through this year’s event. Tickets to the event are $15 per person (two for $25) and can be purchased by calling the Cardinal Club at 919-834-8829.


Club Horizon's 6th Annual Silent Auction "Tastes and Treasures" event
Friday, Sept. 21 6:00pm at the Junior League of Raleigh Headquarters
Come out and celebrate a worthy cause while scoring great deals at the 6th Annual Club Horizon's "Tastes and Treasures" Silent Auction on at the Junior League of Raleigh, 711 Hillsborough Street. Click here for more information or to buy tickets.

Club Horizon exists to provide a community with a restorative environment for persons living with and recovering from severe and persistent mental illness.


8th Annual Ray Price Capital City Bikefest
Friday, Sept. 21 8:00am at Ray Price, Inc., Downtown Raleigh
The Ray Price Capital City Bikefest is an annual festival in downtown Raleigh. The family-friendly event features live music & entertainment, food, vendors, shows, exhibits, and thousands of motorcycles!


Raleigh Mompreneurs presents ILLUMINATE
Sept. 22, starting at 8:30am, Raleigh
Illuminate is a unique combination of education and networking for Triangle area Mompreneurs. Wine and Design Raleigh will host this event at 219 Bickett Blvd. Check in is at  8:30am and the event runs until 1:00pm (networking may go longer). Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Raleigh Mompreneurs is a place to network, market, and get advice. We are here to encourage and support one another as we strive to balance our family and work. Our group is about getting together to learn and grow personally and professionally in a collaborative environment.


Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Wedding Gown Sale
September 22nd, 2012 10am – 6pm and September 23rd, 2012 11am – 5pm
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Raleigh
Are you a bride to be? Check out this shopper-tunity to get a bargain on your dress and contribute to charity! Click here for more information or to purchase tickets.

Brides Against Breast Cancer™ contributes to programs for cancer patients and their families.


Touch a Truck, sponsored by Cary Pilot Club
Sunday, Sept. 23 11:00am at the J.S. Dorton Arena, NC State Fairgrounds, Raleigh
Children will be able to beep the horns, flash the lights and meet the super hero drivers of their favorite vehicles!

Pilot Club of Cary is a nonprofit raising money for brain related disorders and injuries.


Triangle Breakfast Club - Volunteering for Food Shuttle and Social
Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 6:00pm, Inter-faith Food Shuttle, Raleigh
Did you know there are 91,000 children on free and reduced lunch in the Triangle area? BackPack Buddies is a program run by the Inter-faith Food Shuttle, which attacks hunger in seven Triangle counties. Sixteen volunteer slots are available but everyone is invited to the social and monthly meeting at Ciago's from 7:15 - 8:30pm. Click here for more information.


Second Annual Pink Shamrock 5K and Street Party
September 29, starting at 4pm, Raleigh
The Hibernian Restaurant and Pub is proud to host the Pink Shamrock 5K in Historic Glenwood South and Cameron Park areas of Raleigh. This event benefitting 1in9 is an afternoon race that will take the same USATF-Certified 5K route as last year’s race, and will be followed by a street party with music, food, and beverages, along with a presentation to the winner of this year’s Hibernian Cup. Click here to learn more and start fundraising!

Proceeds will be donated to 1in9, a breast cancer charity that works closely with UNCs Comprehensive Cancer Center to help women who are currently in treatment but lack the means necessary to continue it.  


Big Bad Ball - A Benefit for Hospice of Wake County
Saturday, Sept. 29,  7:00pm at the Capital City Club, Raleigh
After 10 years the Big Bad Ball tradition continues for a night of black tie fun, music, dancing, and food to support a pillar of the Triangle, Hospice of Wake County. Visit www.bigbadball.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

OCTOBER PREVIEW

2012 Triangle Run Walk for Autism
Saturday, Oct 13 at 9:00am, Moore Square Park, Raleigh
This 5k competitive run and 1 mile fun run/walk will raise money for the Autism Society of North Carolina. To learn more and register online, click here.

The Autism Society of North Carolina (ASNC) provides support and promotes opportunities that enhance the lives of individuals within the autism spectrum and their families.


Harvest Day Festival
Saturday, Oct. 13 at 11:00am
Logan Trading Company, Raleigh
Second Saturday Series: Harvest Day!  Each year Logan’s welcomes fall with Harvest Day. Build your own scarecrow for a $5 donation to charity, plus other fun events for the whole family.


Futures for Kids (F4K -5K) Walk/ Run
Saturday, Oct. 20 starting at 7:00am
WakeMed Soccer Park, Cary
Help us break a Guinness Book World Record at our event. Futures for Kids (F4K) will host is inaugural F4K-5K Walk Run on October 20th at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Click here for more information or to register.


The Paint It Pink Gala
Thursday, Oct 25 7:00p
The Stockroom at 230, Raleigh
Are you ready to paint the town pink?! The benefit will be a night of drinking and dancing, with a raffle and silent auction. Visit www.paintitpinkgala.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

All proceeds will be donated to 1in9, a breast cancer charity that works closely with UNCs Comprehensive Cancer Center to help women who are currently in treatment but lack the means necessary to continue it.  


Want to add an event? Email us!