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From golf tourneys and galas to fun runs and fashion shows, Southern Nevada never runs short of charitable functions to attend and support. To follow is a listing of upcoming charity functions taking place in Southern Nevada. To get your event included, please e-mail details of your charitable function to bschwartz@reviewjournal.com..

NOVEMBER 18

RAT PACK IS BACK! SUPPORTS CANDLELIGHTERS CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION WITH “CANDYMAN” BENEFIT SHOW
The Rat Pack Is Back! continues to support the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation with a benefit evening on November 18 at the Plaza Hotel and Casino. The Rat Pack is Back! will donate $10 back to the organization, for all guests who mention “Candy” when calling or visiting the Box Office to purchase tickets for this charitable evening. The melodic cast and Producer, Dick Feeney, launched the “Candyman” promotion at the end of September for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. www.ratpackisback.com

DECEMBER 4

OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE SETS LAS VEGAS GREAT SANTA RUN
Opportunity Village will attempt to break the world record for the Largest Santa Gathering with The Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 4 at Town Square Las Vegas. Check-in is at 8 a.m. and the run/walk begins at 10 a.m. Registration is $35 for participants 13 and older, $25 for those 12 and under prior to the race and $45 on race day. Registration fee includes a five-piece Santa Suit and great gifts from event sponsors. Interested participants may register through the Opportunity Village website or by visiting any Las Vegas PT’s and Sierra Gold location beginning October 14.

2011 EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2

MDA’s COCKTAILS, COUTURE & CARS FOR A CURE
“Cocktails, Couture & Cars for a Cure” to benefit MDA will be held Wednesday, February 2 starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Marquis Las Vegas Estate Home, 6755 Agave Azul Court. Activities will include an informal fashion show courtesy of Neiman Marcus, silent auction, cocktails and hors’ dourves as well as a meet & greet with Zowie Bowie. For more info. or to buy tickets, phone 702-822-6920.

MARCH 30 – APRIL 3

ARIA TO HOST 10TH ANNUAL MICHAEL JORDAN CELEBRITY INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The biggest names in the worlds of sports and entertainment will gather for four days of competitive golf and special events when ARIA Resort & Casino hosts the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) March 30 – April 3, 2011 at Shadow Creek. The four-day event and celebration, which boasts incredible parties, A-list entertainment and competitive golf, attracts the biggest names in sports and entertainment including Wayne Gretzky, Charles Barkley, Mario Lemieux, Julius “Dr. J” Erving, Mark Wahlberg, Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Don Cheadle. This year’s event beneficiaries include the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the James R. Jordan Foundation, the Nevada Cancer Institute as well as the participating celebrities’ charities of choice. For more information about the MJCI at ARIA at CityCenter, visit www.MJCIGolf.com, www.arialasvegas.com or call (866) 359-7757.