Roger Beauchamp Benefit: A benefit for Roger Beauchamp of East Grand Forks will be from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Eagles Club in East Grand Forks, with tacos in a bag, a silent auction and a live band. Beauchamp lost his job early in 2010, then suffered a heart attack and quadruple bypass surgery, injured his back in a car accident and was diagnosed with cancer. Donations also can be made at Frandsen Bank. Info: (701) 741-8001.
Donation of formal wear: The UND Nonprofit Leadership Student Association is seeking clothing donations for its third annual Prom Dress Sale, a sale that offers area high school students affordable, gently used prom attire. The NLSA will collect dresses now until Feb. 25. To donate, call Heather Helgeson, director, UND Nonprofit Leadership Program; call (701) 777-3741; or e-mail heather.helgeson@und.edu /.
Zach Gabbard benefit: A benefit is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 27 at Mulligan's Pub and Eatery, Perham, Minn., for the family of Zach Gabbard, the Minnesota high school basketball player who collapsed during a game last month. Gabbard, 17, received open heart surgery at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and a second open heart surgery Jan. 28 at University of Minnesota's Cardio Care specialized unit. The Perham Backcourt Club is asking individuals and organizations to donate silent auction items or cash contributions to help raise funds for this benefit. If you can't attend, you can donate through United Community Bank in Perham ( www.ucbankmn.com ). Checks can be mailed to: Zach Gabbard Fund, United Community Bank, 155 2nd St. S.W., Perham, MN 56573.
Addison Lessard Benefit: A Benefit Breakfast & Bake Sale for Addison Lessard will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 6 at the KC Hall in Reynolds, N.D. Addison, the daughter of Jeremy and Amanda (Lazur) Lessard, was diagnosed in October with Chiari malformation, a condition caused by the skull being too small, which causes severe headaches. Addison had surgery Jan. 21 at Children's Hospital in St. Paul and now is home and recovering. All proceeds from the benefit and bake sale will be used to help with medical expenses and follow-up appointments in St. Paul. Questions: Rita Lang, (701) 847-2869; Amy Sobolok, (701) 847-2334; Deb Lazur, (701) 847-2314.
Kohl's Cares Scholarships: The Kohl's Department Stores Kohl's Cares Scholarship Program will award more than $415,000 in scholarships and prizes, ranging from $50 Kohl's gift cards to $10,000 scholarships, honoring young volunteers who have made a positive impact on their communities. Nominations for kids ages 6 to 18 will be accepted through March 15 at kohlskids.com. Nominators must be 21 years or older.
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Women's Scholarship Program: AARP Foundation is accepting applications for its fifth annual Women's Scholarship Program to provide funds to women 40 and older who are seeking new job skills, training and educational opportunities. Scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded, depending on financial need and the cost of the education or training program. To apply, submit an application online through March 31 at www.aarp.org/womensscholarship . Scholarships will be awarded in early summer 2011 on the basis of financial need, personal circumstances and achievements, educational goals and the likely impact of the scholarship on recipient's life. The program is made possible by AARP Foundation donors with support from Wal-Mart Foundation and AARP.
