ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION 14^th ANNUAL WASHINGTON MONUMENTS LUNCHEON

What to Expect: The Alzheimer’s Women’s Association for Resources and Education (A.WA.R.E.) honors power couple Kathleen and Chris Matthews. Proceeds benefi t the Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter and its mission to serve the 500,000 people in the Washington metropolitan area affected by the disease.

Date: November 1

Location: JW Mariott Hotel

Attire: Business

Event Chairmen:Melissa Siegel and Shawn Taylor

Tickets: $125, $250, $500; Sponsorships are $10,000, $5,000, $3,000 and $1,800

Contact: Jennifer Christiano, 703-359-4440, monuments@alz.org

22^nd ANNUAL LOMBARDI GALA

What to Expect: The Lombardi Gala benefi ts cancer research, education and treatment at the Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University. It attracts people of infl uence and dedication – leaders in the corporate, diplomatic, congressional, sports, and social communities. Dinner, dancing, a live auction and an awards presentation.

Date: November 3

Location: Washington Hilton and Towers

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen: Dr. Tina Alster and Paul Frazer

Tickets: $400; corporate sponsorships begin at $5,000

Contact: Bonnie Roberts, robertsb@georgetown.edu

THE SIBLEY CANCER CENTER BENEFIT

What to Expect: The “Celebration of Hope and Progress” supports the hospital and its cancer programs. 2007 Honorees and Special Guests: Her Majesty Farah Pahlavi and Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Andrea Roane, anchor for WUSA9, will serve as master of ceremonies.

Date: November 3

Location: Four Seasons Hotel

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:Annie Totah and

Timothy Albrecht

Tickets: $350

Contact: Fern J. Stone, 202-537-4257,fstone@sibley org

FIGHT NIGHT

What to Expect: Fight For Children’s annual event features professional boxing, sports legends and top-notch entertainment. Proceeds support education and health care services for young people and families in the Washington area.

Date: November 8

Location: Washington Hilton and Towers

Tickets: $500

Contact: Ellen Blankenstein, 202-725-5604

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WOMEN IN THE ARTS lOth ANNUAL FALL BENEFIT

What to Expect: Proceeds benefit the Shenson Chamber Music concerts. Approximately 300 guests attend, including luminaries from Washington’s diplomatic, government and business communities.

Date: November 8

Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairman: Irene Natividad

Tickets: $300; $550 preferred; $4,000 table for 8 with preferred seating, $5,000 table for 10 with preferred seating

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:Charles S. Kuhn and

Fred Schaufeld

Tickets: $1,000

Contact: Liz Warnecki, 202-772-0416, liz.warnecki@fightforchildren.org

KNOCK OUT ABUSE AGAINST WOMEN 14^th ANNUAL GALA

What to Expect: Knock Out Abuse has raised more than $4 million to aid women and children whose lives have been shattered by abuse, poverty and homelessness. The evening includes silent and live auctions and entertainment.

Date: November 8, 6:30 p.m.

Location: Ritz Carlton, Downtown

Attire: Cocktail

Event Chairman:Debra L. Lee

Contact: Jillian Timm, 202-266-2815, jtimm@nmwa.org

WOODROW WILSON STATESMANSHIP AWARD DINNER

What to Expect: The award acknowledges the achievements of a distinguished diplomat, scholar, policy maker or another leading professional in the field of international relations whose contributions represent the ideals set forth by President Woodrow Wilson.

Date: November 8

Location: Woodrow Wilson House

Attire: Business

Event Chairman: Ellen H. Proxmire

Tickets: $1,500

Contact: Claudia Bismark, 202-387-4062 x21, cbismark@woodrowwilsonhouse.org

WASHINGTON NATIONAL CATHEDRAL CENTENNIAL GALA

What to Expect: South African Anglican Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Laureate, author and spiritual leader, will accept the inaugural Cathedral Prize for Advancement in Religious Understanding and Action. The Washington National Cathedral choirs and renowned vocalist Aaron Neville, accompanied by a gospel choir, will celebrate the spirit of the evening with a musical performance.

Date: November 9

Location: Washington National Cathedral

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:Bruce and Marilou Sanford

Tickets: $1,000

Contact: Kathryn Miller, 202-537-6200

THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART’S 1869 SOCIETY GALA NATURAL GLAMOUR IN BLACK AND WHITE

What to Expect: An elite gathering of young professionals in the famed Gallery’s atrium with chic cocktails and lively dancing until the wee hours.

Date: November 10

Location: Corcoran Gallery of Art

Attire: Cocktail

Event Chairmen: TBA

Tickets: TBA

Contact: Allison Chance at 202-639-1753

THE LAB SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON - 23^rd ANNUAL AWARDS HONORING OUTSTANDING LEARNING DISABLED ACHIEVERS

What to Expect: The Lab School honors successful adults with learning disabilities and ADHD from all fields of business, entertainment, sports, education, government and the arts and sciences. Past awardees include: Charles Schwab, Cher, Billy Bob Thornton and James Carville.

Date: November 11

Location: Washington Hilton and Towers

Attire: Black-tie

Event Chairmen:Larry and Diana Eisenstat

Tickets: $75; $1,000 per VIP ticket or $1,5000 for two, $25,000, $10,000, $6,000, and $3,000 for sponsorship and tables

Contact: Marty Cathcart, 202-454-2259, martycathcart@labschool.org