Toast to the Triangle
March 10 from 6-9 p.m.
McKimmon Center at N.C. State University, Raleigh
Toasttothetriangle.org
The area's premier food- and beverage-tasting event raises funds for the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities, which provides services to nearly 400 families throughout the Triangle. The soiree features dozens of restaurants, breweries and wine providers offering unlimited samples. In addition to mouthwatering food and drinks, there's a silent auction with more than 100 items, raffles, a wine pull, a green-screen photo booth and live entertainment.
Carolina Love Gala
April 6 from 6-11 p.m.
The Barn of Chapel Hill
rmhch.org
The evening celebrates Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill's impact on families from all 100 counties in North Carolina with delicious food, silent and live auctions, and entertainment from the band Bounce. The festivities begin with complimentary limo bus transportation from Chapel Hill to The Barn. Upon arrival, guests enjoy a cocktail hour, silent auction bidding and tasty bites. To round out the gala, there's a three-course
dinner, live auction and family stories.
