Valley couples recognized by JNF

Jewish National Fund will honor two Valley couples for their contributions to the Jewish community and to Israel at its Tree of Life Award Dinner 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas, 6333 N. Scottsdale Road.

Bob and Sue Karatz have been longtime leaders for the Israel Children's Center USA and Israel Tennis Centers. They have served on a number of boards for various Valley organizations, such as Jewish National Fund and Kivel Campus of Care.

Sherman and Andi Minkoff have been strong supporters of the community and Israel over the last 25 years, and have received such honors as the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix's Medal of Honor, Golda Meir Award and Young Leadership Award.

To attend the event, call Pamela Pullman, 602-277-4800.

Help care for Kivel

Kivel Campus of Care will hold its annual fund-raiser "The Art of Life Ball" 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Arizona Biltmore. The event will honor Phoenix mayor Phil Gordon and all proceeds will benefit Kivel. The event will feature a cocktail hour and dinner dance with live entertainment. In order to encourage attendance of the younger community, discounts are being offered to those under age 40. Call Phyllis Hill, 602-956-5487. To be a sponsor of the event, call 602-956-3110 or send payment to 2004 Kivel Ball Underwriting Committee, Kivel Campus of Care, 3020 N. 36th St., Phoenix 85018, by Dec. 31.

Take a swing for stroke

The first Swing to End Stroke Golf Tournament benefiting the American Stroke Association will be held Friday, Nov. 19, at Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia, 12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Call 623-979-3601.

Get a makeover to raise cancer awareness

Enter to win a free makeover for the New Year and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Four individuals - two cancer survivors and two from the general public - will receive a complete makeover. A "Grand Reveal Reception" will be held April 29, 2005, to unveil the new looks. Entries are due by Dec. 15. Selection will be made at Arrowhead Towne Center Mall in Glendale Jan. 15, 2005. To enter, visit www.symmetrymedspa.com, or call 623-362-1110.

A ride for miracles

RE/MAX Professionals will be hosting the first "Ride for Miracles" to raise money to the Phoenix Children's Hospital through Children's Miracle Network, Saturday, Nov. 6. Registration begins at 7 a.m. The ride will begin at Arrowhead Harley Dealership, located south of Bell Road off 83rd Avenue, and will end in downtown Tempe. Cost is $30 per rider. Call 602-546-4483 or visit www.phoenixchildrens.com.

Tour gives a 'dam' about MS

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Arizona Chapter, is hosting the Discount Tire "MS 150 best Dam Bike Tour" to raise money for the fight against multiple sclerosis. The two-day tour begins and ends at Estrella Foothills High School, 13033 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13-14. Cyclists will stay overnight in Gila Bend. Cost is $50 and cyclists must commit to raising $200 in pledges.

To register, call Peter Loguda, 480-968-2488 ext. 209.

Going to gala? Don't forget your passport

The Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix's branch development board, a volunteer group of the organization, will hold its annual fund-raiser, "Global Gala 2004: Your Passport to Food & Fun," 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Hilton Suites Phoenix, 10 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix. Cost is $100. Call 602-954-8182.

Strut your stuff

Join the Arizona Animal Welfare League for the Merry Mutt Strut and Holiday PetFest, 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Scottsdale Civic Center Plaza, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Scottsdale. Strut around the grounds, take a picture with Santa, and engage in friendly competition for "Most Enthusiastic Kisser" - the dog that is. A minimum pledge of $40 per individual or $50 per family is required. Call 602-273-6852 or visit www.aawl.org.

Dinner celebrates volunteers

"Butterflies Are Free Celebrating Volunteerism," a fund-raiser for Roots & Wings Inc., will be held 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Doubletree Paradise Valley Resort, 5401 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Silent and live auctions will be held at the old-fashioned Sunday dinner. Ruth Brubaker Rimmer, Ph.D., and Jason Schecterle, Phoenix police detective, will be honored. Cost is $65. Call 480-488-9292.

Father, son headline luncheon

The Goldwater Institute will host a presentation by father and son, William F. Buckley Jr., and Christopher Buckley, in their first-ever joint appearance to discuss American conservatism, noon, Thursday, Dec. 9, at the Ritz-Carlton, 2401 E. Camelback Road, Phoenix. Tickets begin at $50. To attend, call 602-712-1144 or visit www.goldwaterinstitute.org, by Nov. 24.

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