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SUMMARY:Children's Mercy Kansas City - Red Hot Night
DESCRIPTION:The Red Hot Night annual gala is hosted by a small group of young\, civic-minded Kansas Citians whose sole mission is to support the hospital through public awareness\, volunteerism\, and fundraising. In the past 20 years\, the event has raised more than $30 million. \nRed Hot Night\n\n\n A leading independent children’s health organization dedicated to holistic care\, translational research\, breakthrough innovation and educating the next generation of caregivers. Together\, we transform the health\, well-being and potential of children with unwavering compassion for those most vulnerable.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/childrens-mercy-kansas-city-red-hot-night/
LOCATION:Kansas City Convention Center\, 301 West 13th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Lopez":MAILTO:events@cmh.edu
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SUMMARY:The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art - Party Arty
DESCRIPTION:An extravagant night of fashion\, art\, specialty cocktails\, delicious bites\, entertainment\, music\, and dancing. Hosted by the Young Friends of Art\, Party Arty supports art education. \nParty Arty\n\n\nInviting all people to explore the art in the Museum and through its broad collection\, the depths and complexities of human experiences.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-nelson-atkins-museum-of-art-party-arty/
LOCATION:The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art\, 4525 Oak St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:Ability KC - Groundhog Run 2025
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the 43rd Annual Groundhog Run\, benefiting the children with disabilities receiving services at Ability KC. This unique event gives athletes the opportunity to participate in the 5K\, 10K\, and Tunnel-to-Tunnel experiences\, with a consistent temperature of 65 to 68 degrees. \nGroundhog Run 2025\n\n\nTo build brighter futures for children and adults with disabilities by providing educational\, vocational and therapeutic services.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/ability-kc-groundhog-run-2025/
LOCATION:Hunt Midwest SubTropolis\, 8300 NE Underground Dr. #100\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64161\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Gemma Zook at Ability KC":MAILTO:gemma.zook@abilitykc.org
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SUMMARY:Heart of America Shakespeare Festival - Romantic Revels
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Honorary Chairs Martha and Stephen E. Platt\, partygoers will enjoy cocktails and a silent auction with premier items\, followed by a gourmet dinner and dancing. Barbara and Robert Bloch will receive the Founder’s Award. \nRomantic Revels\n\n\nTo make the works of Shakespeare and Shakespeare-inspired works accessible to a diverse audience through a free\, professional\, outdoor festival\, and additional free and paid performances and educational programs.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/heart-of-america-shakespeare-festival-romantic-revels/
LOCATION:InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza\, 401 Ward Parkway\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64112\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sidonie Garrett - HOASF":MAILTO:sgarrett@kcshakes.org
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SUMMARY:Band of Angels - Heart Strings Gala
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Heart Strings Gala is a powerful gathering of music-loving community leaders who come together to champion belonging\, equity\, and the transformative power of music. The evening will feature student performances\, dinner\, drinks\, auctions\, and dancing with Right on Red. \nHeart Strings Gala\n\n\nBand of Angels connects students with music thanks to the generosity of others.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/band-of-angels-heart-strings-gala-2/
LOCATION:The Abbott\, 1901 Cherry St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Meyer at Band of Angels":MAILTO:info@bandofangels.org
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SUMMARY:The Battle Within - Heroes Journey Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Cortney and Chris Barton and Trish and Mike Mayer are the honorary co-chairs of the evening that will feature cocktails\, a delicious dinner from Jack Stack Barbecue\, silent and live auctions\, and remarks from former graduates about the impact The Battle Within has had on their healing. \nHeroes Journey Dinner\n\n\n To break down barriers/PTSD and provide all Veterans\, Firefighters\, Police\, EMTs\, First Responders\, and Emergency Hospital Personnel with the mental and behavioral health support they need in a trusted community.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-battle-within-heroes-journey-dinner/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michele Orpin - The Battle Within":MAILTO:michele@thebattlewithin.org
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SUMMARY:Alphapointe - Boots & Pearls
DESCRIPTION:This annual event started in 2018. Guests will enjoy fun drinks\, great food\, an auction\, a short presentation\, and live music; Dress casual or put on your favorite western wear or evening attire. \nBoots & Pearls\n\n\nEmpowering people with vision loss to achieve their goals and aspirations.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/alphapointe-boots-pearls/
LOCATION:J. Rieger & Co.
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Scott Cotter":MAILTO:scotter@alphapointe.org
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SUMMARY:Benedictine College - Scholarship Ball
DESCRIPTION:The annual Scholarship Ball is a special night of fun and camaraderie for alumni\, parents\, and friends of the college in support of student scholarships.  \nScholarship Ball \n\n\nTo educate men and women within a community of faith and scholarship.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/benedictine-college-scholarship-ball/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Doug Longstaff":MAILTO:dlongstaff@benedictine.edu
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SUMMARY:Horizon Academy - A Novel Night: Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Step into the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and enjoy dinner\, drinks\, dancing\, and a lively program and auction. Prepare for a night that reflects the imagination and creativity we admire in our students. \nA Novel Night: Alice in Wonderland\n\n\nEmpowering students diagnosed with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities to become effective learners and confident self-advocates.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/horizon-academy-a-novel-night-alice-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Wissinger at Horizon Academy":MAILTO:cwissinger@horizon-academy.com
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SUMMARY:High Aspirations - Mentors Challenge 2025
DESCRIPTION:This occasion is an opportunity for you to recognize a mentor to whom you owe part of your success\, that special someone who took the time to make a positive difference in your life; and at the same time you can help a boy receive the guidance he needs to grow into a healthy\, self-sufficient man. \nMentors Challenge 2025\n\n\nRaising African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually\, emotionally\, socially\, and academically.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/high-aspirations-mentors-challenge-2025/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Henry Wash - High Aspirations":MAILTO:henry@highaspirationskc.org
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SUMMARY:Newhouse Worthy Pop-up Bar
DESCRIPTION:The Newhouse Worthy Pop-up Bar is focused on self-care and healthy relationships. Bartenders compete to raise support for survivors of domestic violence at Newhouse. Guests will enjoy delicious drinks\, fun photo backdrops\, and activations to celebrate everyone being worthy. \nNewhouse Worthy Pop-up Bar\n\n\nNewhouse shatters the barriers that feed the cycle of abuse and partners with survivors to achieve safety\, self-sufficiency\, and whole-person healing through our ecosystem of transformative services.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/newhouse-worthy-pop-up-bar/
LOCATION:The Maverick
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Chris Stibbs":MAILTO:chriss@newhouseshelter.org
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SUMMARY:Police Foundation of Kansas City - A Call for BackUp
DESCRIPTION:Our annual event begins with the women and men of the Kansas City\, Missouri Police Department showing formidable\, state-of-the-art equipment followed by dinner and a Bid for BackUp auction. \nA Call for BackUp\n\n\nhe Police Foundation of Kansas City\, Missouri\, formed by citizens\, focuses on engaging communities and assisting in reducing crime.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/police-foundation-of-kansas-city-a-call-for-backup/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Tye Grant":MAILTO:tgrant@policefoundationkc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T183000
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SUMMARY:K-State Alumni Association - Wabash CannonBall Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:K-Staters enjoy an annual gala that includes a full evening of dining\, dancing\, and cocktails to celebrate Kansas State University and raise scholarship money for students from the Kansas City area to attend K-State.  \nWabash CannonBall Kansas City\n\n\nTo reach\, connect and serve all members of our K-State Community
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/k-state-alumni-association-wabash-cannonball-kansas-city/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Andrea Bryant Gladin":MAILTO:agladin@k-state.com
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