- Monday, Feb. 14 Beauty hair salon will offer haircuts and blowouts to participating clients from 12 to 5 p.m. at its Eastside location, 1633 N. Farwell Ave. All of the proceeds from the days events will benefit the women of St. Catherine’s. In addition to these services, Beauty is also hosting a clothing drive which will be open to the public. Top stylists in the salon are donating their time and talent for the effort. For more information call 414.276.5054.
- Thursday, Feb. 17 SummerStage will host its third annual “Break-A-Leg Gala” at the Seven Seas Grand Ballroom, in Hartland from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “On Broadway” and will include a raffle, silent auction, dinner, live entertainment featuring local performers, and special SummerStage announcements. Cost to attend is $50 per person or $400 for a table of 8. Tickets may be purchased online at www.summer-stage.org or at the door.
- Thursday, Feb. 17 The Association of Fundraising Professionals, Milwaukee chapter will host a seminar entitled Fundraising’s Role in a Sustainable Organization, at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St., from 11:30a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Steve Zimmerman, CPA, MBA will be the keynote speaker. Cost to attend is $25 for members or $45 for nonmembers. For additional program details or to register: http://www.afpmilwaukee.org/programs.htm
- Friday, Feb. 18 Dryhootch of America, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families survive and thrive in the community, will host Comics for Courage Laff-a-thon with comedians Christopher Cannon and Jay Harris. The event will be held at Hoeppner-Horn Brothers VFW Post, 17980 W. Beloit Road in New Berlin. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. A cash bar will be provided, all ages are welcome. All proceeds from the event benefit Dryhootch and the Wounded Warrior Project. Tickets can be purchased for $15 in advance at www.dryhootch.org.
- Monday, Feb. 21 Stillwaters Cancer Support Services will host a Young Women & Cancer Group at the Stillwaters Cancer Support Services facility, 434 Madison St. in Waukesha, from 6 to 8 p.m. registration in advance is required and can be done by contacting Stillwaters at (262) 548-9148 or staff@stillwaterscenter.org.
- Wednesday, Feb. 23 Gilda’s Club Southeastern Wisconsin and the JCC will present Extreme Thought Makerover: Replacing Fear with Hope event at the Jewish Community Center, 6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., from 6 to 8 p.m. Dr. Rick Schaefer will key note the event and will discuss psychological well-being and the process of how to feel good. Refreshments will be served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free to attend., call 414-962-8201 ext. 102 for more information.
- Friday, Feb. 25 In Tandem Theatre will open its comedic show Murder at the Howard Johnson’s by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th St., Milwaukee. Tickets are $20 and $25 and available by calling the Tenth Street Theatre box office at 414-271-1371. Student, senior and group discounts are available. Show information is available at www.intandemtheatre.org.
- Saturday, Feb. 26 The Milwaukee Wave of Hope organization will host it’s annual A Reason for Hope Gala at the Milwaukee Athletic Club Grand Ballroom, 758 N. Broadway from 6 p.m. to midnight. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner stations, music and a silent auction. Attire is black-tie optional. For more information visit The Milwaukee Wave of Hope website
- Tuesday, March 8 The Alzheimer’s Association will host its 2011 Mardi Gras Gala at the Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive beginning at 5 p.m. The event is being held on “Fat Tuesday and will feature cocktails hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Guests will also enjoy live entertainment from a juggler, a palm and tarot card reader, a caricaturist, a handwriting analyst and an accordion player. Formal Cajun-style food will also be served. Proceeds from the event will support programs and services provided to the community by the Alzheimer’s Association. Those interested in attending should contact special events manager Kendra Albers at 414-479-8800 for ticket prices and more information.
- Friday, March 25 The Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation will host a Mad Hatter’s reception at Pier Wisconsin, 500 N. Harbor Drive, to raise money in support of Wisconsin’s bleeding disorders community. The event will feature live and silent auctions, signature cocktails, a pasta bar and desserts. Live auction prizes include Green Bay Packer tickets, a Chicago Bears weekend getaway and a party package with beer for a year. Tickets are $75 and corporate packages are available for $1800 with additional underwriting opportunities starting at $500. RSVP online at glhf.org or by calling the foundation at (414)-257-6786.
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