Look To The Stars News: Happy House

Bart Simpson's Happy House Charity Poker Tournament

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Nancy Cartwright, the iconic voice of Bart Simpson and Honorary Mayor of the North Valley, is hosting the 6th Annual Happy House Poker Tournament and BBQ at her Northridge home on May 28.

All proceeds will go towards Happy House, a non-profit corporation, and the Happy House Good Choices Program. While adults play Texas Hold Em’ with friends and attending celebrities like Camryn Manheim, among others, there will be lots of games for the kids, so bring the family. Poker players must be 21 or over. Prizes will be awarded to the top players.

Co-Founded by Nancy Cartwright, Happy House aims to help bring about a safer community by “Building Better Families.”

Stars To Attend Change The World Awards This Weekend

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

The Hollywood Note Foundation will hold its annual Change The World Awards this Sunday, May 31.

The award ceremony – hosted by Scott Baio and his wife Rene – will attract a large number of stars who will be recognized for their personal efforts to make the world a better place. Recipients will include Band From TV – featuring Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Teri Hatcher – who will recieve the Humanitarian Award of Inspiration. Also being honored are Ed Begley Jr., who will be presented with the Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement Award, Bart Simpson’s voice Nancy Cartwright – who will receive the Change The World Public Service Award – and many others, including Aimee Teegarden, Kevin Sorbo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Sumpter, and Michael Bernard Beckwith.

Beneficiaries of the event will include Stand Up To Cancer, Happy House, Save The Ta-Tas, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), Coalition for Clean Air, the Ready or Not Foundation, and the Agape Foundation.

Attend The Change The World Awards For A Special Price

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:30:00 +0000

The Hollywood Note Foundation is to hold its annual star-studded Change The World Awards on May 31, and now Look To The Stars readers can purchase tickets for a reduced price.

The award ceremony – hosted by Scott Baio and his wife Rene – will attract a large number of stars who will be recognized for their personal efforts to make the world a better place. Recipients will include Band From TV – featuring Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Teri Hatcher – who will recieve the Humanitarian Award of Inspiration. Also being honored are Ed Begley Jr., who will be presented with the Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement Award, Bart Simpson’s voice Nancy Cartwright – who will receive the Change The World Public Service Award – and many others, including Aimee Teegarden, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Sumpter, and Michael Bernard Beckwith.

Band From TV To Receive Special Charity Award

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Band From TV – the star-studded band made up of celebrities from shows such as Desperate Housewives and Heroes – is to receive a special accolade at the Hollywood Note Foundation’s annual Change The World Awards in May.

The awards will celebrate Hollywood for its impact on philanthropy, and will recognize celebrity individuals for their personal efforts to make the world a better place.

Band From TV – which features stars such as Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Teri Hatcher – raises money through gigs and album sales for a range of charities such as Save the Children, The Art of Elysium, the Child Abuse Prevention Program and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence through the Band From TV Global Charity Trust. They have been spotlighted by the Hollywood Note Foundation to receive the Humanitarian Award of Inspiration at the award ceremony.

Bart's Throwing A BBQ And You're Invited!

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Bart Simpson’s alter ego Nancy Cartwright will hold her third annual Happy House Poker Tournament and BBQ this Saturday, October 18.

The potluck event will include games for the kids, information on how Happy House is building a safer community, and a talk from Cartwright detailing the success of her Monte Carlo Poker Night held in September. The main event of the day will be the Happy House Poker Fundraiser – entry is $50, and the top prize is a seat in the 2009 Monte Carlo Night Devonshire PALS Poker event.

The event – which will take place at Cartwright’s home in LA – runs from 2pm to 8pm (poker starts at 3pm), and families are welcome.