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Soroptimist Raleigh’s latest news and events.

Another Successful PuzzleMania!

Another Successful PuzzleMania!

We were thrilled to host over 130 puzzlers at our 4th PuzzleMania event last Saturday! The winning team "Just Trying to Fit In" completed the puzzle in an astounding 46 miuntes and won the top prize of $100 ($25 for each player). We awarded prizes to the top 5...

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Soroptimist Raleigh Celebrates Completion of Club Year

Soroptimist Raleigh Celebrates Completion of Club Year

Members of Soroptimist of Raleigh wrapped up the 2022 - 2023 club year with a lively dinner social at Cantina 18 in Raleigh. In addition to a review of the accomplishments of the past year by President Betsy Miller, newly elected board members were installed by...

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Summer PuzzleMania: Saturday August 5

Summer PuzzleMania: Saturday August 5

Love puzzles? Join us for a FUN fundraiser to benefit Soroptimist Raleigh's Dream Programs for women and girls. In this FUN-raising event, teams of four compete to assemble an identical 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in the fastest time. There are cash prizes for the first...

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Member Profile: Sarita Harkness

Member Profile: Sarita Harkness

From Soroptimist International of Panama to Soroptimist International of Raleigh Sarita Harkness was born in Panama of immigrant grandparents. On her paternal side were Syrian Jews, from Jerusalem and Alexandria, respectively. On her mother’s side, her grandfather was...

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Meet and Greet April 18

Meet and Greet April 18

Do you have a passion for improving the lives of women and girls? Soroptimist of Raleigh is hosting a Get-Acquainted Meet and Greet on Tuesday, April 18 at Total Wine in Raleigh’s North Hills. Join us for a fun time and an opportunity to: Enjoy light refreshments Meet...

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SI Raleigh on MyCarolina March 13

SI Raleigh on MyCarolina March 13

We were THRILLED to be on My Carolina this morning! Members Mary Woodard and Deborah Scott talked about Soroptimist Raleigh, our Live Your Dream Awards program and how they're proud to be part of an organization that helps women and girls in the Triangle! Watch the...

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Enter to Win a Pair of Ippolita Earrings Worth $995

Enter to Win a Pair of Ippolita Earrings Worth $995

For only $10 you’ll get 10 chances to win a pair of timeless IPPOLITA Stardust three drop disk earrings with diamonds. These sterling silver Stardust drop earrings sparkle with diamonds totaling 0.23cts and are valued at $995. They can be worn every day and will be...

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2023 Live Your Dream Celebration

2023 Live Your Dream Celebration

Join us for our 17th annual awards luncheon featuring guest speaker Chasta Hamilton, founder of Girls Geared For Greatness. We are excited to recognize five Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award recipients at a very special luncheon, celebrating our 17th year of...

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Puzzlemania 2023 was a huge success!

Puzzlemania 2023 was a huge success!

Soroptimists International of Raleigh, NC hosted a very successful "Puzzlemania" fundraising event at Theatre Raleigh last weekend. Soroptimist volunteer members spent many hours organizing and preparing for this fun event, and the first team to finish their 500 piece...

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