Socialize 4 A Cause l A Busy Weekend Ahead

The Children's Support League, East Bay Agency for Children, Elizabeth House and Notes & Words offer a busy weekend of music, words, wine and gourmet fare. 

Thursday, April 26th kicks off a busy weekend of fun and giving. Each of these incredible charitable organizations invite you to Socialize 4 a Cause. www.socialize4acause.com - their cause. Each charity event benefits children in need or at risk. 

I would like to commend all of the hard-working and dedicated women and men, including the volunteers, leaders, sponsors and yourself, the attendees, for your support. It truly takes an army. 

• Come celebrate the 21st Annual Fund-raising Event benefiting the Oakland Elizabeth House, Thursday, April 26th at the Claremont Country Club, 5295 Broadway Terrace beginning at 10:30AM with reception, boutique and silent auction followed by a luncheon and live auction featuring speaker and honorable guest, Carol A. Corrigan, Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court. www.oakehouse.org

• The Heart of the Home Tour:  The Children Support League’s 24th Annual Heart of the Home Tour – is this Friday, April 27th and Saturday, April 28th from 10-4PM daily. Five beautiful homes will be on tour including one designer showcase house. Don't miss the boutique at the Piedmont Community Center at 711 Highland Avenue with an array of vendors. You do not have to purchase a home tour ticket to shop. Proceeds benefit children at risk. Each year CSL gives approximately $250,000 to 24 charities. To purchase a ticket please go to www.wehelpkids.org or stop by HIGHLAND PARTNERS Mason-McDuffie Real Estate at 342 Highland Avenue, Piedmont or 2077 Mountain Blvd., Oakland in the Montclair Village.

• Notes and Words: A benefit for Children's Hospital Research Center in Oakland will be held at the Fox Theatre on Saturday, April 28th.  Bestselling authors and platinum recording artists will take the stage at The Fox Theater - Don't miss, Internationally renowned recording artists, CAKE, plus other local musicians as well as acclaimed authors Kelly Corrigan, Anne Lamott plus much, much more. Tickets for Notes & Words range from $50-$2500, please go to www.notesandwords.org to purchase your tickets. For more information on the Children's Hospital Research Center go to www.chofoundation.org  Enjoy the highlight reel from last year’s show by going to www.notesandwords.org

• Wood Tavern celebrates their 5th Anniversary with a charity event benefiting EBAC, the East Bay Agency for Children. Join EBAC and Friends, Sunday, April 29th from 5-9PM at the popular hot spot located at 6317 College Avenue, Oakland.  Food, Drink and a Live Auction.  $100 Donation per Guest  RSVP 510.654.6607. To learn more about other upcoming EBAC events, please go to www.ebac.org / Events. The EBAC Auxiliary is previously known as CAP (Child Assault Prevention). The EBAC Auxiliary supports CAP among other important programs - please go to www.ebac.org and preview "Services and Programs" to learn more.  EBAC is always looking for passionate men and women to join their group.

Please support each charity by going to their website to learn more. Help each organization grow their numbers by becoming a Fan on their Facebook page. If you attend one or more of these events, please let us know how your experience was, either on my blog or on their Facebook page. Please help expand awareness by sharing these upcoming events on your Facebook page. 

Debbi and Adam would like to acknowledge your support, of these incredible organziations and the volunteers behind each event, by inviting you to an Evening of Art and Jazz on Wednesday, May 16th from 6-8PM at the Piedmont Center for the Arts featuring Jennifer Perlmutter, Artist and Shades of Gray, Jazz Ensemble. Mix and mingle with local service providers, vendors, community business owners, and friends.  Our Luxury Home and Lifestyle, Your Community Resource Guide is our gift to you.  Please RSVP to corina@x2media.com