As promised, the Fall-Winter Philanthropy Calendar is back. In-person events are back and our local non-profits need us more than ever. I am sure you have noticed when going to restaurants and shopping in stores, but everyone is short staffed. That means it must be even harder to find volunteers for our non-profits. Do your part by supporting a cause of your choosing at one, or more, of these events. As always, be sure to keep checking the event’s website for the most up to date information on the event.
November
November 2
Chesapeake Watershed Forum Happy Hour at Bardo Brewing, Washington, D.C. Benefits Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
November 5
Beef, Bonfires and Cigars, Kent Island Resort, Stevensville. Benefits Haven-Ministries in giving hope to someone in need. Haven-ministries.org
Celebration of Philanthropy Awards Luncheon at the BWI Airport Marriott, Linthicum. Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. Cfaac.org.
Betterman’s Annual Golf Tournament at The Preserve at Eisenhower Golf Course, Crownsville. Benefits Community Betterment. Communitybetterment.org
November 6
Fish for a Cure Tournament, Annapolis. All proceeds support the Cancer Survivorship Programs within the Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. Fishforacure.org
CASAblanca, The Westin Annapolis Hotel. Benefits Anne Arundel County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Inc. Aacasa.org.
2nd Annual Pony Trot at Kinder Farm Park, Millersville. Benefits Maryland Therapuetic Riding. Horsesthatheal.org
Chesterton Gala at the Knights of Columbus Club of Annapolis, Annapolis. Benefits Chesterton Academy of Annapolis. Chestertonacademyofannapolis.org
November 9
Celebration of Charity Luncheon at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club, Stevensville. Benefits Chesapeake Charities. Chesapeakecharities.org
November 12
Waterfowl Festival, Easton. Benefits wildlife and habitat conservation, education and research. Continues through November 14th. Waterfowlfestival.org.
November 27
Festival of Trees, at the Tidewater Inn, Easton. Benefits Talbot Hospice. Continues through November 30th. Festival-of-trees.org.
December
December 5
Annapolis Chocolate Binge Festival, West Street, Annapolis. Benefits the Inner West Street Association and Annapolis Arts District. Annapolischocolatefestival.com.
December 10
Christmas in St. Michaels at venues throughout St. Michaels. Benefits local nonprofit organizations. Continues through December 12th. Christmasinstmichaels.org.
December 11
Care & Share Santa Swim at Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort. Benefits the Care & Share fund to raise money for the needy and other worthy projects in Dorchester County. Dorchesterchamber.org
December 12
The Nutcracker Tea 2021 presented by What’s Up? Media at The Graduate (formerly Loews Annapolis Hotel), Annapolis. Two seatings available, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Benefits donor’s choice. Whatsuptix.com.
January
January 13
Wild & Scenic Film Festival presented by Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, venues to be determined, Annapolis. Benefits the Alliance’s education and environmental programs. Allianceforthebay.org.
February
February 26
GiGi’s Playhouse Annual Gala. Benefits Gigi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Centers. Gigisplayhouse.org
March
March 31
Annapolis Film Festival at venues throughout Annapolis. Benefits AFF’s mission to “encourage and grant the development of all aspects of the creative arts in and around Annapolis through the cinema experience.” Continues through Sunday, April 3rd. Annapolisfilmfestival.com.
April
April 24
5th Annual BRUNCH4STAGE4 at the Golf Club at South River, Edgewater. Benefits Leslie’s Week. Lesliesweek.org
April 30
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center Foundation’s Denim & Diamonds at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center. Aamcdenimanddiamonds.org