ZSpotlight.com and TriSports have teamed for another wonderful, unique event for groups and friends Saturday, May 22nd.
WHEN: Saturday May 22, 2010 – 12p start. Hunt plus post-hunt party! (your registration fee includes 2 free pints/psn and light appetizers at the party!)
WHAT: A wacky text messaging Scavenger Hunt with a Monopoly Theme that takes teams of 4 people through 8 Downtown Raleigh districts, visting bars, restaunts, and various points of interest to find clues, answer challenges and demonstrate your team’s ability to Monopolize Downtown Raleigh.
WHERE: Glenwood South, Warehouse, Depot, Fayetteville St, and 4 more Downtown Raleigh Districts.
DETAILS:: Join us Saturday May 22nd for an incredible scavenger hunt where the clues are delivered and responded to via text messaging. You’ll travel thru 8 Downtown Raleigh districts and collect the “Property Deed” cards for 22 properties, 4 railroads, and 2 utilities. You’ll also draw Community Chest and Chance cards as you go, and take care not to land in Jail, Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200! .
OBJECT:
The team that collects all 22 Proprty Deed cards, while also finishing with the most money is the winner. Money is won for earning property deed cards, Chance & Community Chest, passing Go, completing team challenges, photo challenges, etc. Money is lost through Chance & Community Chest, incorrect answers, landing on property with houses or hotels on it, etc.
THE PLAY:
Teams gather at the designated starting point where, at 12 noon, teams will receive their first clue via text message. Teams answer clues and proceed to the “property” indicated in the follow-up text message. Upon arrival, teams will have to perform tasks to earn their property deed card. Most stops will require the team to buy (1) beverage per team to complete the challenge and earn the deed card. Earning your property deed cards increases your team’s net worth by the value of that property and also gives you the next clue to solve to get to your next stop. Proceed property to property, earning deed cards by correctly answering clues and completing challenges. When you land on a street corner with a Chance Question Mark or Community Chest painted on it, your team is required to draw a card. Once your team has collected all 22 property cards, made stops at all 4 railroads, Water Works & Electric Company, plus drawn your Chance and Community Chest cards, you’ll receive a text notifying you of the location of our post-hunt wrap party, where each team member will receive 2 FREE pints of beer and we’ll also have light appetizers (full menu will also be available, should you desire something heartier). Teams not completing all the above before the hunt end time will receive text notification that the hunt has ended and where to proceed for the wrap party. Most all teams will finish before the cutoff, but if you lollygag or get thrown in jail too much, you may not make it.
| WINNING THE GAME: First Prize – $700 ($200 cash & $500 in Gift Certificates) COST: REGISTER AS A TEAM OR AS AN INDIVIDUAL: |
CHAPEL HILL—The Aveda Institute Chapel raised over $4000 for Flashes of Hope recently during its monthly tip for a cause campaign. Flashes of Hope is a non-profit organization that works with commercial photographers to provide free portraits to children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The Aveda Institute Chapel Hill is a school of cosmetology and skin care. Each month students and staff raise funds for charity through tips donated by service guests. For more information call 919.960.4769 or visit us at www.avedachapelhill.com.
Aveda offers local an amazing deal with a few 1/2 Off Gift Certificates on ZSpot.com. Check them out here!
And also, you can always show your ZSpotCard, and will be receiving an incentive every time you visit!
February is Annual Breast Cancer Support Month
at Amedeo’s North Italian Restaurant.
Memory Candles, Wrist Band sales, memory seed packets
as well as percent of food sales will benefit the Pretty in Pink Cancer Foundation
Raleigh, NC: Amedeo’s North’s owners, Rick and Lisa DeAngelis began a partnership with the Pretty in Pink Foundation last year and have made February Breast Cancer Awareness at their north Raleigh restaurant – in honor and memory of Rick’s mother, Betty DeAngelis.
The restaurant is located in the Northridge Shopping Center, at 6006 Falls of Neuse Road, near Spring Forest Road in North Raleigh.
On Tuesdays during the month of February a percent of sales will be donated to Pretty in Pink. On the kick-off Tuesday February 2nd, the Painted Ponies Y Princess Tribe will be selling Pretty in Pink wrist bracelets, packets of herb seeds, and Memory Candle Tea Lights – people are welcome to purchase a Memory Candle in honor of a loved one, in memoriam or as a survivor. Lit candles with names written in pink will be displayed in restaurant. All proceeds go to Pretty in Pink Foundation.
In addition there will be a featured “pink” item each Tuesday- 2/9 Mini desserts special; 2/16 Special entree w/Pink sauce; 2/23: Betty’s Birthday Cake
Customers can register throughout February to win prizes; the drawing for prizes will be held on Monday 3/1 to remember Betty and celebrate her birthday.
Pretty In Pink Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial resources for uninsured and underinsured North Carolinians who are diagnosed with breast cancer and have limited financial means. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Lisa Tolnitch, a breast cancer surgeon, Pretty In Pink Foundation is positioned to have a point of presence in every state by 2020. Committed to providing hope, health and healing, Pretty In Pink Foundation has a growing network of healthcare professionals and quality of life partners. For more information on fundraising events, ways to help and how to become a volunteer, visit the website at www.PrettyInPinkFoundation.org, or join the Pretty In Pink Foundation Fan page on Facebook.
For more information on this special month, please visit www.AmedeosNorth.com
6006 Falls of Neuse Road
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 878-7808
For media only (not to be published) contact:
Jean Best, Best Marketing
jbest@usa.net (919) 247-8699
Jean Best, Best Marketing
PO Box 98944
Raleigh, NC 27624
off: (919) 846-8330
cell:(919) 247-8699
February 4th – 6th
Each year in February The Triangle Wine Experience brings to you, right here in Raleigh, exclusive wine dinners and free wine tasting events with winemakers from California and all over the world. You will have the opportunity to attend auctions where you can find lots that you never thought you could find of rare vintages and oversized bottles. Vacations to Italy, Mexico, Napa Vally and Hawaii!!! Meet new friends and simply have the evening to remember full of what a glass of wine does best ~ bring people together in celebration!
“This event is now receiving national recognition. Consumers are realizing that we have depth and quality of auction lots, offering rare `cult’ Napa Valley producers and Bordeaux selections. Internationally acclaimed vintners host our winemaker dinners and our participating restaurants serve extraordinary food. And – we’re fun!”
The Triangle Wine Experience is the Triangle and Carolina’s premier wine event encompassing tastings, dinners, and a Grand Gala with Fine Wine Auction over a three day period. Winemakers from all over the world participate in this truly amazing event.
All proceeds from the Triangle Wine Experience go to the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education and support of children with special needs. The Frankie Lemmon School is a local public preschool in Raleigh NC for children ages 3 to 6 with developmental disabilities ranging from mild autism to Down’s syndrome, from sight impairment to mobility challenges. The Frankie Lemmon School is public and does not accept tuition, but with only 40% of the school’s budget coming from the North Carolina Public School Fund and rising costs of operating the school, they depend on the funds from The Triangle Wine Experience to keep them going.
If you can’t make all events, pick one and join me for the fun! Even if you are out of town you can help by donating wine or a product. Each year I pick a few special bottles from my collection and although it’s hard to give up and hand over, it feels really good to know that I am helping these kids out, kids I have gone to see at the school and have tugged on my heart strings. So give it up people…share the good stuff! And for any wineries out there that couldn’t attend locally we are still accepting wine donations and would love to have you participate in future events. You can contact the foundation at (919) 845-8880.
When in Raleigh can you enjoy an intimate winemaker dinner at one of our fine restaurants? Thursday February 4th you will have that very opportunity! Hey, you might not be able to do everything during this 3 day event, but a wine dinner in Raleigh with a high end wine that is affordable and goes to charity sounds like a no brainer to me! Believe me, I have been to several as both a volunteer and guest, and it’s an experience that I cherish and tons of fun, not a stuffy boring wine dinner at all! There are 29 restaurants participating in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill.
Which wineries are involved? To name just a few, come dine with Miner Family Vineyards, Cakebread, Caymus, Kosta Browne, Patz & Hall, Reynolds Family Winery, Switchback Ridge, Duckhorn, Realm Cellars, Robert Foley or Pride. For a complete list of restaurants and wineries involved visit The Triangle Wine Experience.
FRIDAY FREE EVENT ~ Evening Sip, Shop & Sign 5-6:30pm
Winemakers will be pouring, discussing and selling their fine wines at select wine retailers. Come sample, buy a bottle and have it signed. This is a great opportunity to learn a little more about wine and make new friends while you’re at it. This event is free and no reservations are required. You’ll find me at Taylor’s Wine Shop giggling and having fun with Taylor and Gail. Join us Friday February 5th from 5-6:30 at any of the participating retail wine shops. Click here to find out which of the 15 wine stores are closest to you!
SATURDAY GRAND GALA & AUCTION
Come join me for one of the most fun nights you will have all year!! Getting all dressed up in your black tie digs with somewhere to go, drinking incredibly special wines, meeting new friends, having the opportunity to bid on and take home some rare finds that you can’t find commercially and dance the night away….. all while fighting for a great cause!
Please come join me for this grand gala with a Hollywood theme “Hollywood & Vine”. There will be two spirited auctions ~ one live and one silent. You will be delighted to see such spectacular wines, rare vintages and oversized bottles. You will see some really cool lots up for auction such as 20 (3) Liters of California wines as well as a lot with over 20 magnums! Kosta Browne, DR Stephens Estate Wines and Wind Gap have “pianos” of Wine (375’s/750’s/mags/3L/6L). You can bid on the owner’s box for a Yankees Game with Steve Reynolds that includes flight, hotel, and a DelFrisco’s private dinner. Vacation time…..there will be trips to Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, CALIFORNIA! You will find SO many wonderful things especially for the Triangle Wine Experience. The live auction will be presided over by Paul Hart of Hart Davis Hart Wine Company. After the auctions, come get your groove on dancing the night away to a live entertaining band. I would not steer you wrong my friends, I look forward to this event every year and each year, it just keeps getting better!
Cheers from The Traveling Grape!
Nightclub announces 1st Pre-Thanksgiving Feast for those in need. Dolce Club and ZSpotlight among sponsors for November 22nd meal and food drive.
Raleigh, NC — November 16, 2009 – In these tough economic times and with the upcoming holiday season, Dolce Club and ZSpotlight are reaching out to help the downtown Raleigh community with a Pre-Thanksgiving Day meal.
With the help of other vendors who have donated not only food and beverages but canned goods, the aim is simple. “Dolce Club has been a very successful addition to the Glenwood entertainment community,” says J C Lee, general manager of Dolce Club. “However, many families are struggling just to have any food on the table. We hope as many as possible come to enjoy this early Thanksgiving dinner.”
A hot, home-cooked meal will be available along with canned goods. The public is encouraged to stop by with donations, as well.
The Pre-Thanksgiving Feast is Sunday, November 22, 1:00pm – 4:00pm at Dolce Club, 401 N. West St., Raleigh, NC 27603
For media inquiries/interview requests contact:
J C Lee, General Manager,Dolce Club
JC@dolceraleigh.com
845-893-6316
Rodney Williams, Z-Spotlight
Rodney@zspotlight.com
919-815-3253
Did the developers make a deadly mistake when they bought the old Manor property from the Town of Possum Creek to build an all-inclusive family spa and resort? Will the guests survive their trip to the resort? Raleigh Jaycees host Haunted House at 4601 Creedmoor Rd to support both the Raleigh Jaycees and local charities.
WHAT: Terror at Possum Creek: No Vacancy
WHERE: Former Circuit City building at intersection of Creedmoor Rd and Glenwood Ave, across the street from Crabtree Valley Mall.
4601 Creedmoor Rd.
Raleigh, NC 27612
DATE: October 15-17, 22-25, and 28-31
TIME: 7pm to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. 7pm-10pm all other days.
For almost 40 years, the Raleigh Jaycees and other volunteers have planned, designed, built, and hosted their haunted house. Terror at Possum Creek: No Vacancy promises to be more terrifying than ever with extended run dates and two haunts in one location. Kids Day will be Oct 24th. All proceeds raised allow the Raleigh Jaycees to operate community service and leadership development projects throughout the year. Ticket prices range from $10-$15. For more information, visit
Promotion Events:
October 15th tours for media, family, and friends. Contact Stacy Hanna for invitations. shanna@ncjaycees.org
October 22nd
October 23rd
October 24th
The Raleigh Jaycees are young professionals, ages 21-40, with an interest in leadership development through community service. From coordinating events and community activities to providing volunteer and financial support to local charities, the Raleigh Jaycees offer our members invaluable opportunities to develop leadership skills while networking with other young professionals. The Raleigh Jaycees make an impact in our community and in our members’ lives in many ways, and have done so for over 75 years.
Chartered in 1932, we are an all-volunteer civic organization that runs over 100 community service and leadership development projects each year. Annually we donate over $65,000 and countless volunteer hours to area organizations through our various projects.
Phone interviews. To confirm a time, call Stacy Hanna at (919)
www.terroratpossumcreek.com.www.jchauntedhouse.com/kids– Media Night. Free entrance and behind the scenes– Middle/High School Night. Save $2 with valid school ID.– College/University Night. Save $2 with valid school ID.– Safe Trick-or-Treating from 2-5pm for $5. Visit
What do you do when you have a charity you are passionate about and want to raise money for it? Basically all you need to be successful is to come up with a creative program your guests will enjoy and find a local company to lend a hand. If you throw the right event, one everyone can have fun with, the people will come and so will the donations!
Just ask Donna Miller, who recently held a Triangle Heart Walk fundraiser at her favorite store, Wine 101 (link: http://www.wine101nc.com/) in Wake Forest. Donna, a fitness professional at heart, keeps staying active and healthy at the top of her priority list. She wants her life to exemplify good health inside and out, and is committed to sharing her knowledge and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle with everyone. Hosting a fundraising event seems intimidating to many, but with her inspired attitude, she knew it could be a piece of cake.
Donna and her husband walked the Triangle Heart Walk (link: http://www.starttriangle.org/) this year on September 27th, their third time doing it, and wanted to do more to raise awareness than just participate in the planned activities and sponsorship fundraising. They wanted to get others involved, because for them, it isn’t just about the money for the American Heart Association, but also about the cause and getting the message out there. And what a message: Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in America!
Acknowledging that “everybody has a great cause”, Donna knew she had to think outside the box if she was going to get people involved and motivated. She approached Joe O’Keefe of Wine 101, knowing she loves the store for their great customer service, and that Joe is community-minded like her, often hosting events and benefits. Together they put together an approachable and welcoming evening of free wine-tasting, wine knowledge, and snacks, with a portion of the evening’s sales going into a donation to the American Heart Association.
The Wine 101 – Heart Walk event was a booming success and a win for everyone involved. What a great way to get people together! Donna brought in a nice crowd which boosted exposure for Wine 101, and more importantly for the Triangle Heart Walk. Everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed the event, and the excuse to stock up on their favorite wines for a good cause. After all, they say wine is good for the heart.
If Donna can do it, you can too. Let her inspire you to be inspired. There isn’t a foundation out there that would refuse any donation or effort to bring their cause to light, no matter how small. In this case, it really is the thought that counts.
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Help Light The Night with Tylers As part of our fund-raising efforts for the Light-the-night walk and continued community support, we will be hosting a special Pint Night on Tuesday, October 20th. Big Boss Brewery in Raleigh donated two kegs and we will be pairing a mix-n-match of glasses from the many different breweries that we’ve carried over the past few years. The pints will be $5/each and 100% of the proceeds will go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! Be sure to stop by and purchase a pint a two to help us meet our fund-raising goal. You can also visit the following website to donate directly to the Tyler’s Team: http://pages.lightthenight.org/nce/Durham09/TylersRestaurantTaproom Thanks for you support! |
Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom
324 Blackwell Street, Suite 400
Durham, North Carolina 27701
Betty DeAngelis Night
Charity Fundraiser
When: October 20, 2009
Time: 5pm to 10pm
Where: Amedeo’s Italian Restaurant
3905 Western Blvd
Raleigh, NC 27606
Tuesday, October 20th, come have dinner in Amedeo’s on Western Blvd. of Raleigh to honor Betty DeAngelis. A portion of the proceeds from this evening will be donated to the Triangle area Caring Community Foundation, Inc.
The Mission
The Caring Community Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides financial support to cancer patients in need. How: The Foundation works with clinics and hospitals in the Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, NC areas to identify patients with financial challenges, and to expeditiously provide assistance with expenses such as rent, utilities, food, prescription medications, nutritional supplements and other items that become even more difficult to manage in the face of cancer treatment.
Crawl for Cancer
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The Crawl For Cancer has a unique mission to host events that raise money to help people affected by cancer and other disabilities. Since the creation of the Crawl For Cancer in Kansas City in the Fall of 2001, it has had an impact far beyond anything envisioned when it first started. With the help of all the volunteers, the crawl fundraisers have been able to donate thousands of dollars directly to the people that need it.
On October 17, Raleigh will be hosting a Crawl for Cancer. Here’s how it works: teams of ten people will travel to five bars, where each team will finish four pitchers of beer before moving on to the next bar. Everyone will end up at Buckhead Saloon for an after-party with live music and beer!
To register and get more information, check out www.crawlforcancer.org/raleigh