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www.wbjournal.com Worcester Business Journal • Giving Guide 2014 77 September 20, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to midnight American Heart Association Heart of the Commonwealth This evening of wine tasting, entertainment and auctions takes place at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive, Boylston. Visit www.Heart.org or call 781-373-4500 for more information. September 22, 2014 Ron Burton Training Village Reebok and RBTV Charity Golf Tournament This event takes place at the Alpine Country Club, 251 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI. The format is Texas Scramble foursome; dinner and a silent auction are also included. For more information, email info@ronburtontrainingvillage.org September 26, 2014, 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. YWCA of Central Massachusetts Dance for Peace The public is invited to attend the 5th annual Dance for Peace, which takes place at the Fitchburg Senior Center, 14 Wallace Avenue, Fitchburg. Check-in and registration takes place between 6:00 and 6:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the YWCA's Domestic Violence Services BWR Program. For more information, contact Linnea Sheldon at lsheldon@ywcacentralmass.org. September 27, 2014, 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Veterans Inc. Freedom Song Festival This family-friendly outdoor event takes place at 59 South Street, Shrewsbury and features live music, children's activities and a photo booth. For more information or to sponsor, please contact Amanda Riik at 800-482-2565 x 123 or amandariik@veteransinc.org. October 8, 2014, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Bottom Line 2014 Get In, Graduate & Go Far Reception This reception takes place at Mechanics Hall in downtown Worcester. For more information, contact Liz Hood at ehood@bottomline.org or 617-524-8833. October 8, 2014 Shine Initiative 10th Anniversary Celebration This gala features keynote speaker former congress- man Patrick Kennedy, with a special welcome from former Governor Michael Dukakis and his wife Kitty. The event takes place at Mechanics Hall in down- town Worcester. October 11, 2014, Race: 10:00 a.m.; Fun Day: Noon to 5:00 p.m. Shine Initiative Michael's 5K Run and Walk and Fun Day This event, which takes place at Eagles Hall, 456 Litchfield Street, Leominster, remembers Michael Wallace, a local scholar athlete, who disappeared after struggling with depression. The day begins with a road race followed by a barbecue, games, body art, chili cook-off, raffles, dancing and music with DJ Ray Richard. For more information, call 978- 870-1494 or email Prichard@shineinitiative.org. October 25, 2014 Ecotarium Great Pumpkin Fest The Ecotarium sponsors the area's largest Halloween celebration for families on site at 222 Harrington Way, Worcester. For more information, visit the website at www.ecotarium.org or call 508-929-2700. October 25, 2014 Veterans Inc. Gala Military Ball Join area veterans at this elegant event, which will be held at Historic Armory, 44 Salisbury Street, Worcester. Catering is provided by Pepper's Fine Catering. Cocktails will be served at 5:30; dinner follows at 7:00 p.m. Dale LePage provides music and the National WWII Museum's Victory Belles will perform. For more information, please contact Amanda Riik at 800-482-2565 x 123 or amandariik@veteransinc.org. October 27, 2014, 8 – 9:30 a.m. YWCA of Central Massachusetts Daybreak Breakfast This annual event strives to bring awareness to the problem of domestic violence. The breakfast takes place at the Hogan Campus Center at Holy Cross College. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. October 29, 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Community Legal Aid Annual Volunteer and Donor Recognition Event This event celebrates the consolidation of legal aid services through Central and Western Massachusetts and recognizes the contributions of our donors, volunteers and partners in our communities, united by the cause of justice for all. For more information or to sponsor the event, please contact Steve Taviner, Development Director, at 508-425-2798 or staviner@cla-ma.org. November 8, 2014 Youth Opportunities Upheld, Inc. Y.O.U. Ball – Gala for Kids Guests will enjoy a formal dinner, live music and entertainment at Mechanics Hall in downtown Worcester and have an opportunity to participate in live and silent auctions. For more information, visit the website at www.youinc.org. November 2, 2014 Community Harvest Project Harvest Home Festival and 5K This annual family-friendly event features food, music and fall farm activities held at Brighton Hill Community Farm. The festival is open to the public. Contact execdir@community-harvest.org for more information. November 9, 2014, 10:30 a.m. Veterans Inc. Veterans Memorial 5K Road Race and Walk Registration for this event takes place between 10:30 and noon; the race begins at 1:00 p.m. with a kids race prior to the 5K. The event takes place at 59 South Street, Shrewsbury. For more information, please contact Amanda Riik at 800-482-2565 x 123 or amandariik@veteransinc.org. November 11, 2014, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Veterans Inc. Veterans Day Pancake Breakfast Come celebrate with and honor local veterans before the parade with a breakfast, held at 69 Grove Street, Worcester. December Ron Burton's Training Village RBTV Holiday Breakfast The public is invited to enjoy a holiday breakfast, which will be held at the Harvard Club in Boston. For more information, email info@ronburtontrainingvillage.org December 31, 2014 Ecotarium Noon Year's Eve Children and their families are invited to attend a bedtime-friendly way to celebrate the New Year. For more information, visit the website at www. ecotarium.org or call 508-929-2700. September Highlights of Area Nonprofit Events Calendar OctOber FALL 2014 NOvember December