by Kristen Bagwell

It's that time again...bulletin board time! If you have a charitable event or cause (or just an event or cause you want to bring attention to), email kristen{at}trianglemomsonmain.com with your event info. Check out the May/June events coming up! Thanks in advance for your support of these fun community events!

Revolve Your Wardrobe Clothing Swap
Saturday, May 19 5:00p at White Collar Crime, Raleigh
Revolve Your Wardrobe Clothing Swap presented by Revolver Consignment Boutique and White Collar Crime in support of Dress for Success. Shop local vendors, enjoy a glass of bubbly, makeup artists, and more! Click here for more information and to register.



Got to be NC! Festival
May 18-20, NC State Fairgrounds. Open at 12pm Friday, and 9am both Saturday and Sunday
It's like a mini state fair! Rides, food, exhibits, antique tractor parade, and more! Visit www.gottobencfestival.com for information and event schedule.



DiabetesSisters & Novo Nordisk Orange: Diabetes Awareness Walk
Sunday, May 20 8:00a at Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC
DiabetesSisters & Novo Nordisk present 2012 orange:will Diabetes Awareness Walk, Sun, 5/20/12 at 8:00am.
1 mile family & pet friendly FREE Walk starts at Raleigh Convention Center. Visit www.diabetessisters.org/walk to register.



Capital Canines (not for charity, but doesn't this sound fun?)
Saturday, May 26 2:00p to 4:00p at Raleigh City Museum
On Saturday, May 26th, bring your four-legged friends to the museum for a walking tour of Raleigh! From 2-4 pm, museum staff will be leading a walking tour of downtown Raleigh with stops in parks and neighborhoods along the way to explore with your dog! Click here for more information.

Rex Hospital Open, TPC Wakefield Plantation
May 31 - June 3, Raleigh.  With great seating and ticket options, additional food and beverage vendors as well as even more family-friendly entertainment, the 2012 Rex Hospital Open is THE place to be! Relax, socialize, network and enjoy a great professional golf tournament right here in Raleigh.

Over time, The Rex Hospital Open has raised more than $6 million to support programs and services at Rex Hospital. Funds raised from the 2012 event will benefit Rex Cancer Care - supporting patients from discovery through recovery. Click here to view event schedule and to purchase tickets.



8th Annual Blue Knights NCII Officer Down Memorial Ride
Saturday, June 2 9:00a     Ray Price Harley Davidson, Raleigh
Register at Ray Price Harley Davidson between 9am and 11am. $20 per bike and $10 for passenger. Police escorted ride begins at 11am and ends at Freedom Biker Church in Angier.

Cuts for a Cure!
Help Lux Salon Spa of Raleigh raise money in support of cancer research!  All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Triangle Affiliate.

*Minimum donation of $50 for haircut, blow out and style. 

*Two raffles will be offered during the event; each winning raffle basket will include shampoo, conditioner, styling product and a $25 gift card toward your next service at Lux!

*Enjoy 15% off of retail all day.

Reserve your appointment by May 28th.  Visit our website at luxsalonspa.netwww.luxsalonspa.net or call us at 790-7011 for your appointment! Donation checks should be written directly to Susan G. Komen Triangle Affiliate. (credit cards will not be accepted.)



2012 Color Crazed Alpha and Omega 5k Run/Walk
Saturday, June 16, 2012 | WakeMed Soccer Park - 201 Soccer Park Drive Cary, NC 27511

We have a put a new twist on your typical 5K which you are sure to love!! During the race runners will enter through "Color Crazed" checkpoints and cross the finish line decorated in a variety of colors from head to toe! The last day to register online for the Alpha and Omega 5k Run/Walk is Wednesday, June 13, 2012. On-site registration may be available if this event is not full, but your best bet is to register online. All proceeds to benefit Hope for Belize missions. www.hopeforbelize.org

Registration and Late Packet pickup 7am. Race starts 8am. Walkers begin at 8:10am.  Awards and refreshments following race.  (Thanks to Cary H. at Social Butterflies for the tip!)



3rd annual "All Dolled Up" Event befnfiting Dress for Success Triangle, NC
Saturday, June 23 at 3:00p             Spy Raleigh, Raleigh
Come get “All Dolled Up” for Charity! Every woman deserves a little relaxation and pampering. In partnership with Dress for Success Triangle NC, we are throwing a one-of-a-kind pampering event. Click here for more information.



Raleigh's Finest 5K
2nd Annual Raleigh's Finest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at  Raleigh Fire Department Station 6
Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ 8:00 AM

Raleigh Fire Department Station 6
2601 Fairview Road Raleigh, NC
Registration Closing Date is Thursday, June 28, 2012 @ 11:59 PM PST

Visit www.runnc.com or find them on Facebook


If you want to add your event to this listing, email us today!