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APRIL 2
Sante: Spoil Your Plate. The
National Kidney Foundation of
Maryland (NKF-MD) will hold its
second annual Santé: Spoil Your
Palate celebration with food from
Baltimore’s Best restaurants and
caterers, complemented by American
and European craft beer, wine and
spirits. Adding to the excitement will
be interactive presentations, a silent
auction and live jazz. B&O Railroad
Museum, Baltimore, 7-10pm. santebaltimore.com,
410-494-8545.
APRIL 9
A Night For Humanity. The Robert &
Claire Peter Foundation will present
the ultimate cocktail party featuring
extraordinary cuisine, special guests,
dancing, a silent auction and more
– all to make life brighter for those
in need. The event will raise money
and collect medical equipment for
those suffering from debilitating illnesses
both in the United States and
South Africa. B&O Railroad Museum,
Baltimore, 7-11pm, 410-945-2945,
randcpeterfoundation.org.
APRIL 16
Alzheimer’s Association Memory
Ball. Dancing with the Stars-themed
black-tie gala featuring a cocktail
reception, full-course dinner, live
music by Highway Star and a showcase
of local ballroom talent. Event
proceeds will benefit the Alzheimer’s
Association’s many programs and
services, as well as raise awareness
of Alzheimer’s disease and related
disorders, which now affect more
than 86,000 Marylanders. Baltimore
Marriott Waterfront Hotel, 7pm-Midnight,
410-561-9099 or visit alz.org/
maryland.
APRIL 16
Steps for the Cure. An amazing
silent auction, special food & beverages.
Breast cancer survivors will
claim the catwalk, showcasing unique
fashions created especially for them
Alzheimer’s Association Memory Ball, April 16
by notable professional designers
and hand-selected designers from
the Maryland Institute College of Art.
Hosted by Larry and Lori Lickstein
Foundation, Valley Mansion, Baltimore,
6pm. 410-417-0101.
Charity Run$
APRIL 23
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Grand
National Steeplechase Benefit
Luncheon. Live music, hot buffet, silent
and live auctions, arts and crafts. Grand
National, Butler, 410-628-0795.
April 9, AFCEA’s 4th Annual 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run. Benefiting AFCEA’s
Central Maryland Scholarship FundSAIC, Columbia, 9am, 410-308-1870.
April 10, 15th Annual Port to Fort 6K Family Run/Walk. Rally the troops,
enlist your family, challenge your friends and neighbors and get ready to support
Believe In Tomorrow National Children’s Foundation’s. Start and Finish
Line, Baltimore Museum of Industry, 9am, 410-308-1870.
April 10, Women’s 5K By the Bay. Presented by RASAC – The Harford County
Running Club. A race for women runners of all ages and abilities. Tydings Park,
Havre de Grace, 8am, 410-308-1870.
April 16, Run and Fun Walk for Hospice of St. Mary’s, 16th annual.
Southern Maryland’s biggest and best running event with great food, balloons,
DJ music and fun. Children, strollers/baby joggers and pets welcome. St. Mary’s
County Governmental Center, Leonardtown, 9am. 301-994-3023.
April 17, Reach Out And Run 5K for HopeWELL Cancer Support, Goucher
College, Towson, 8:30am, 410-308-1870.
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