A Guide to the Year's Top Charity Events - Main Line Today

APRIL 19: Main Line Art Center Fine Art Sale.Howard PitkowApril 27: Step into Spring.MAY 10: Philadelphia Go Red for Women Luncheon.4Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Showfor the Maternal and Child HealthConsortium of Chester CountyLocation: Milestone Events, West ChesterBeneficiary: Maternal and Child Health ConsortiumMCHC’s sixth annual Mother’s Day Tea includes afashion show and other activities geared to womenof all ages. Expect a raffle, plus an assortmentof tea sandwiches, desserts and beverages.5Contact: (610) 344-5370, ccmchc.org.Chocolate Symphony Auction Garden PartyLocation: Glen Foerd on the Delaware, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Alzheimer’s Association of theDelaware ValleyThere are plenty of chocolates and other confectionsto go around at this event, not to mention champagne,wine, a martini bar, hors d’oeuvres and a buffet.Contact: (215) 561-2919, alz.org.7Health Care Heroes LuncheonLocation: Neumann University, AstonBeneficiary: Nurses Scholarship FoundationMain Line Today honors the best of the best inthe healthcare profession.Contact: (610) 325-4630, mainlinetoday.com.10112th Annual Student AnnualExhibition Preview PartyLocation: Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts,PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: PAFA student scholarshipsThe Annual Student Exhibition fills the galleries of theHamilton Building with the work of graduate studentsand third- and fourth-year undergraduates. A previewparty offers guests a first glimpse (and first dibs) at morethan 1,000 paintings, sculptures, installations and more.Contact: (215) 972-0550, pafa.org.10Philadelphia Go Redfor Women LuncheonLocation: Hyatt at the Bellevue, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: American Heart AssociationThis luncheon raises awareness and funds to helpfight the number one killer of women.Contact: heart.org/philadelphiapagoredluncheon.com.11Willowdale SteeplechaseWater Jump Ball and AuctionLocation: Willowdale Steeplechase, Kennett SquareBeneficiaries: Quest Therapeutic Services, Universityof Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s NewBolton Center and Stroud Water Research CenterThis black-tie gala precedes the 21st annual runningof the Willowdale Steeplechase. It features a silentauction, a gourmet dinner and live entertainment.15Contact: (610) 444-1582, willowdale.org.Utley’s All-Star Animals Casino NightLocation: The Electric Factory, PhiladelphiaBeneficiary: Pennsylvania SPCANow in its sixth year, the event raises funds for thePennsylvania SPCA’s efforts to fight animal cruelty,helping to save hundreds of lives. Guests have theopportunity to mingle and gamble with local celebrities,including many of Chase Utley’s Phillies teammates.Contact: theutleyfoundation.com.18 83rd Radnor Hunt RacesLocation: Radnor Hunt, MalvernBeneficiary: Brandywine ConservancyCome early for the 81st running of the area’s premiersteeplechase event, where a field of internationalhorses and riders compete for a purse worth morethan $200,000. Through the years, the Radnor Hunthas raised over $2 million for the conservancy.Contact: (610) 388-8383, radnorhuntraces.org.junetba Forget-Me-Not GalaLocation: TBABeneficiary: Chester County SPCAThis annual party is a favorite among ChesterCounty animal lovers. Guests enjoy live music,wine, hors d’oeuvres and other tasty treats providedby Chester County merchants and restaurateurs.Contact: (610) 692-6113, ext. 215; ccspca.org.7Camp Hill Special School’s50th Anniversary Celebration GalaLocation: Phoenixville FoundryBeneficiary: Camphill Special SchoolThis community and school for youth with specialneeds kicks off its 50th Anniversary celebration witha gala featuring delicious food, custom cocktails,live and silent auctions, and dancing. The followingday, the ProAm Tennis Tournament and relatedevents are held at Whitford Country Club in Exton.11contact: (610) 469-9236, camphillspecialschool.org.Great Chefs EventLocation: Philadelphia Navy YardBeneficiary: Alex’s Lemonade Stand FoundationThe legacy of Alex Scott lives on in the nationwideAlex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, now amultimillion-dollar philanthropic campaignaimed at eliminating pediatric cancers. Similarly,the Great Chefs Event has grown in size andimportance as a true culinary spectacle.15Contact: (610) 649-3034, alexslemonade.org.Jazz at Brushwood GalaLocation: Brushwood Stable, MalvernBeneficiary: Home of the SparrowEnjoy dinner, an open bar and dancing to the livemusic of the Chatterband, plus live and silent auctions.Proceeds benefit Home of the Sparrow, which helpshomeless women and children lead independent lives.Contact: (610) 647-4940, homeofthesparrow.org.16 11th Annual Gary Papa RunLocation: Eakins Oval, Philadelphia Museum of ArtBeneficiary: Foundation for Breast & Prostate HealthRenamed in honor of Action News’ Gary Papa,Run 4 Your Life has generated tremendous supportin the past, bringing together survivors, theirfamilies, athletes and medical practitioners.Contact: run4yourlife.org.july18 WesternLocation: Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center,Drexel HillBeneficiaries: Devereux FoundationMain Line Today’s signature event is also the summerbash of the year, with more than 1,500 attendees onhand to sample the finest food and drink from localrestaurants, along with other goods and services. Themore than 90 vendors are winners selected by readersand critics in the magazine’s annual “Best of” issue.Contact: mainlinetoday.com.septembertba Charlie’s Fight NightLocation: The Diamond Club, Citizens Bank Park,PhiladelphiaBest of the Main Line &Suburbs Party66 january 2013 l www.mainlinetoday.com l social datebook