Signed, Sealed & Delivered Fundraiser

Norwalk, CT - Signed, Sealed & Delivered, the fundraising art sale and event for collectors and enthusiasts returns to Silvermine Arts Center.  For the 12th year, Signed, Sealed & Delivered will have an exciting new format for art admirers, whether you are beginning or expanding your collection. The fundraising event features wine and hors d'oeuvres at $35 per person. Signed, Sealed & Delivered offers an opportunity to purchase original works of art by Silvermine Guild artists, School of Art faculty and invited internationally known artists.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Kiwanis Club "Tailgating" Fundraiser

El Centro, CA - About $14,000 was raised by the El Centro Kiwanis Club on Saturday evening during its annual fundraising event. This year’s event was themed as a tailgate party, and people were encouraged to dress up in their favorite football jerseys. About 200 Kiwanis members and non-members came out to take part in tailgating, dunk tanks, Bingo, drawings, contests and a sit-down dinner.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Box City Fundraiser for Family Promise

Valencia, CA - Family Promise officials concluded their fourth annual Box City fundraising event at Bridgeport Park in Valencia Sunday morning. Hundreds gather every year to help raise money for Family Promise’s programs that help homeless families get back on their feet by teaching them how to achieve self-sufficiency. Box City residents spent a lot of time building and decorating boxes and there was a contest for the best one. The YMCA had games and activities. Everyone received a sack dinner of a sandwich, fruits, and chips.  www.fundraisingweb.org

"Lights, Camera, Auction!" Fundraiser

Jackson, MI – What could be better than having the Jackson County sheriff or prosecutor serve you drinks?  Both will act as celebrity servers for the AWARE Shelter’s second annual fundraising auction Tickets are available for the event, which will also feature a live and silent auction, live music, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. The event, “Lights, Camera, Auction!” is sponsored by Gerdau Special Steel of North America. Last year’s event raised about $25,000 and organizers hope to raise at least $35,000 this year.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Fundraiser for The Arts in Alaska

Fairbanks, AK — Fairbanks artists are a creative bunch, and 25 of them are putting their tools to work, quite literally, at a fundraiser for the Fairbanks Arts Association. The arts association is hosting its fall fundraiser — Charlie’s Party for the Arts — in the Bear Gallery in the Alaska Centennial Center for the Arts in Pioneer Park during which artists will display their works, made this year of 1/4 turn valves donated by Samson’s Hardware (last year it was chopsticks). The evening features refreshments, live music and an auction of the original art. www.fundraisingweb.org

Children's Homemade Fashion Show Fundraiser

Saugus, MA - Students showed off creative handmade garments as they walked down the red carpet outdoor runway at the Shining Stars Learning Center’s fifth annual fundraiser fashion show.  The school-age children made all the clothing and products – which included pillowcase dresses, tie-dye shirts, and hula hoops – that were exhibited in the fashion show. Kids of all ages modeled the clothing as the crowd of parents, family, friends and teachers looked on.  After the show parents could buy any of the products with all the proceeds benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Walk to Cure Diabetes. www.fundraisingweb.org