Sunday, February 24, 2008
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Don’t Miss Events to help you give back, whether to children, teenagers or abandoned pets.
Shamrock Shootout 2008
To benefit the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation
Shamrock Shootout Play In
The Shamrock Shootout ‘Play-In’ a more affordable alternative to purchasing a team for Sunday’s competition.
Saturday, March 1 at Basketball City
Only 24 teams will compete. Top four (4) teams advance to Sunday’s competition.
Shamrock Shootout
March 2, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden
Only 32 teams will compete. Top four teams receive tickets to that night’s Celtics vs. Hawks game at 6:00 p.m.
Top two teams will compete at halftime for Championship title. First place team will “Travel With The Team” to an away game in the 2008-2009 season!
VIP Parque Package: $10,000
Sharp Shooter Package: $5,000
Hurry up and submit a team of five to either event for your chance to travel with The Boston Celtics to an away game next season!
The mission of the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation is to extend the reach of the Celtics championship legacy into the community. The Shamrock Foundation benefits our children directly, through programs that provide education and support. The Shamrock Foundation also partners with community-based organizations that provide healthcare, shelter and vital services for children in need. This year the Shamrock Foundation is partnering up with Children’s Hospital Boston, Horizons for Homeless Children, and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC).
Paws for Celebration!
Friday, March 7th 2008 at 7:00pm.
The Shaw’s Center in Brockton.
Tickets are $35.00 each.
Join fellow animal lovers and food connoisseurs on March 7th at Paws for Celebration, a gourmet evening of fine dining including dinner, wine and chocolate tastings. The event will also include a silent auction to benefit the MSPCA Metro South Animal Care & Adoption Center. All proceeds go directly to helping homeless and abused animals in our community.
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Banned in Boston
April 26th, 2008, 6:00pm.
Kresge Auditorium at MIT, Cambridge, MA
Banned in Boston is a madcap musical revue featuring some of Boston’s most illustrious people. Last year’s cast included Deval Patrick, Mayor Tom Menino, Tom & Ray Magliozzi (the Car Talk guys) and Aerosmith’s Tom Hamilton! Proceeds benefit Urban Improv, the nationally acclaimed violence prevention program that is making a profound difference in the lives of thousands of Boston school children.
Urban Improv is the innovative theater program that uses structured theater improvisation to teach violence prevention, conflict resolution, decision-making and impulse control.
Starry Starry Night
May 22, 2008
Boston Common
Starry Starry Night is City Year’s annual benefit gala which is quickly developing into one of Boston’s premiere events. Held under the stars in the beautiful Boston Common, this evening is filled with exceptional cuisine, inspirational speakers, and dancing. More than 850 citizen supporters, business and community leaders, and City Year Boston corps members come together on this evening to show their support for the efforts and mission of City Year. Featured speakers have included President Clinton, Tom Brady and Theo Epstein.
Look forward to spring, plan ahead and get ready to have fun with others working hard to make Boston a better place for all those who live here - all ages, all species, all athletic abilities!
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