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SUMMARY:Hope House - believe-illuminating hope
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of compassion and support to empower and uplift survivors of domestic violence. \nbelieve-illuminating hope\n\n\nTo break the cycle of domestic violence by providing safe refuge and supportive services that educate and empower those impacted by domestic violence. Hope House will advocate social change that protects and engenders a person’s right to live a life free of abuse.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/hope-house-believe-illuminating-hope/
LOCATION:Loews Kansas City Hotel
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Marisol Romero":MAILTO:mromero@hopehouse.net
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SUMMARY:No Divide - Queer Narratives Festival
DESCRIPTION:Kansas City’s premier celebration of LGBTQ+ artistry\, the eight-week Festival features a diverse array of programming that includes visual art exhibitions\, live performances\, workshops\, and community events. \nQueer Narratives Festival\n\n\nTo use the arts as a vehicle for stimulating social awareness\, participation\, and community building. No Divide KC partners with Kansas City-based artists and organizations to create artistic events that are focused on the stories of underserved and misrepresented communities in Kansas City. \nDonation-based admission.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/no-divide-queer-narratives-festival/
LOCATION:Zhou B. Art Center\, 1801 E 18th St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care - Craig “Satch” Sanders Memorial .1K
DESCRIPTION:The 16th annual Craig “Satch” Sanders Memorial .1K is a fun way to support Kansas City Hospice – no training necessary! The “grueling” race takes place in the parking lot at Patrick’s Bar & No Grill in Waldo. Make your way around the entire parking lot and get extra points for not spilling your drink! \nCraig “Satch” Sanders Memorial .1K\n\n\nKansas City Hospice & Palliative Care; To bring expert care\, peace of mind\, comfort\, guidance\, and hope to people affected by serious illness or by grief.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-hospice-palliative-care-craig-satch-sanders-memorial-1k/
LOCATION:Patrick’s Bar & No Grill\, 8251 Wornall Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Ernzen":MAILTO:mernzen@greatplainsspca.org
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SUMMARY:The Northeast Community Center - Night in Napa
DESCRIPTION:To utilize the universal language of music to develop young musicians and minds\, partner with families\, and build community in Kansas City. \nNight in Napa\n 
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-northeast-community-center-night-in-napa/
LOCATION:Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, 4420 Warwick Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kylie Pitts-Zevin":MAILTO:kyla@necc-kc.org
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SUMMARY:Te Deum - Lumine
DESCRIPTION:Lumine is a a joyful evening of soaring melodies and captivating art celebrating the light Te Deum’s music brings to Kansas City. The event includes a concert by the chamber ensemble in Café Sebastienne\, followed by an intimate seated dinner with Te Deum singers in the Kemper Museum’s Atrium. \nLumine\n\n\nTe Deum is a professional choral ensemble with a mission to create a musically inspiring\, spiritually stirring experience by performing a diverse choral repertoire in a uniquely relevant context.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/te-deum/
LOCATION:Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, 4420 Warwick Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Shannon Solis":MAILTO:shannon@te-deum.org
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SUMMARY:The Sewing Labs - The Annual Sewing Labs Gala Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual event will feature cocktails\, dinner\, a silent auction\, a presentation of continuing projects\, current certifications and graduations\, and a student-led Runway Show. Cocktail Attire. \nThe Annual Sewing Labs Gala Fundraiser\n\n\nAn inclusive and welcoming community for teaching skills for employment\, entrepreneurship\, and enrichment.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-sewing-labs-the-annual-sewing-labs-gala-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Robert Lackie":MAILTO:robert@thesewinglabs.org
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SUMMARY:Hillcrest Transitional Housing - 25th Annual Gala & Auction
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the wonderful work of Hillcrest Transitional Housing with an evening of inspiring stories\, incredible raffle experience packages\, a live auction\, gourmet food and drink\, entertainment\, and more. Formal attire is encouraged. \n25th Annual Gala & Auction\n\n\n To be a transitional housing program that helps move homeless families and youth from homelessness to self-sufficiency\, becoming self-supporting\, self-reliant contributors of society.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/hillcrest-transitional-housing-25th-annual-gala-auction/
LOCATION:Overland Park Convention Center\, 6000 College Boulevard\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Barbara Fitzgerald":MAILTO:bfitzgerald@hillcrestkc.org
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SUMMARY:Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - RISE Rooftop Crawl
DESCRIPTION:Rise is a unique event where attendees crawl through exclusive\, private rooftops in Kansas City’s Crossroads District with incredible views of the downtown skyline. Guests will enjoy food\, drinks\, music\, and themed fun as they travel from one rooftop to the next\, ending with a big block party. \nRISE Rooftop Crawl\n\n\nTo clear the path to a child’s biggest possible future by matching them with a caring\, adult mentor in a one-to-one friendship.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/big-brothers-big-sisters-kansas-city-rise-rooftop-crawl/
LOCATION:The Crossroads
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Brittany Davis":MAILTO:brittany@bbbskc.org
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium -Wine Walk for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Wine lovers and animal lovers unite! The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium has the only event in town where you can enjoy a summer evening of both. Guests will stroll through the topside of the Zoo (excluding Africa)\, and sip and savor 40 different types of wine. \nWine Walk for Wildlife\n\n\nConnecting all people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding\, appreciation\, and conservation.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-zoo-aquarium-wine-walk-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Kansas City Zoo\, 6800 Zoo Dr\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Susan McFee":MAILTO:susanmcfee@fotzkc.org
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SUMMARY:Head for the Cure Foundation - Head for the Cure - Metro 5K
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our 23rd Annual Head for the Cure 5K – Kansas City! Funds raised through this event will locally benefit brain tumor research at The University of Kansas Cancer Center\, Children’s Mercy Kansas City\, Solace House\, the Children’s Brain Tumor Project\, Brains for the Cure\, and other national brain cancer programs\, education\, and initiatives. \nHead for the Cure – Metro 5K\n\n\nTo inspire hope for the community of brain cancer patients\, their families\, friends\, caregivers\, and other supporters\, while celebrating their courage\, spirit\, and energy.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/head-for-the-cure-foundation-head-for-the-cure-metro-5k/
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Steven Anthony":MAILTO:steven@headforthecure.org
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SUMMARY:Jewish Community Center of Greater Kansas City -KC SuperStar 2025
DESCRIPTION:This American Idol style competition highlights 10 talented high school student singers from the Kansas City metro area who compete for $22\,000 in scholarships. The audience uses electronic voting cards to help decide the overall winner. Guests will also enjoy entertainment by nationally known performers. \nKC SuperStar 2025\n\n\nTo build a strong\, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness\, meaning\, and joy\, based on Jewish values\, heritage\, and culture.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jewish-community-center-of-greater-kansas-city-kc-superstar-2025/
LOCATION:Yardley Hall at the Midwest Trust Center\, 12345 College Blvd\, Overland Park\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Levine at The Jewish Community Center":MAILTO:robinl@thejkc.org
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SUMMARY:KVC Health Systems - KVC Kids Classic Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Experience one of the region’s most spectacular and premier private golf clubs\, the exclusive members-only Canyon Farms Golf Club\, located in the heart of Lenexa\, Kansas. Golfers will receive VIP treatment as they enjoy all 18 holes\, a golf cart\, gifts and prizes\, and meals before and after flights. \nKVC Kids Classic Golf Tournament\n\n\nTo enrich and enhance the lives of children and families by providing medical and behavioral healthcare\, social services and education.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kvc-health-systems-kvc-kids-classic-golf-tournament-2/
LOCATION:Canyon Farms Golf Club
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Smasal":MAILTO:asmasal@kvc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T180000
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SUMMARY:Owen/Cox Dance Group - For the Love of Dance
DESCRIPTION:The event will be held at the home of Shelly Freeman and Kim Jones. \nFor the Love of Dance\n\n\nTo create new music and dance collaborations\, to present high-quality contemporary dance performances with live music\, and to engage as wide an audience as possible through affordable live performances\, education\, and outreach programs.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/owen-cox-dance-group-for-the-love-of-dance/
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Owen":MAILTO:jennifer@owencoxdance.org
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