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SUMMARY:Big Brothers Big Sisters Kansas City - Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake
DESCRIPTION:Summer Bowl for Kids’ Sake\nSummer Bowl for Kids’ Sake is Big Brothers Big Sisters biggest feel-good party of the summer. Bowling teams will celebrate their fundraising efforts with free bowling\, pizza\, beer\, and prizes! Bowling sessions take place between July 8th and 24th\, so teams can choose one night that works best for them. \n\n\nMission Statement: \n The organization works to 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-summer-bowl-for-kids-sake-2/
LOCATION:Park Lanes – Shawnee\, KS\, 7701 Renner Rd \, Shawnee\, KS\, 66217\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jordan Cronan":MAILTO:jordan.cronan@bbbskc.org
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SUMMARY:Band of Angels - Art That Blows
DESCRIPTION:Art That Blows\nKansas City’s best summer fundraising party returns to the Crossroads! Bid on one-of-a-kind artwork made from repurposed instruments while supporting young musicians. Enjoy skyline views\, student performances\, community connections\, light bites\, drinks\, and the chance to take home unique art pieces. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization connects students in need with music thanks to the generosity of others.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/band-of-angels-art-that-blows-3/
LOCATION:The Abbott\, 1901 Cherry St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mike Meyer at Band of Angels":MAILTO:info@bandofangels.org
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SUMMARY:Synergy Services - Quiz for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:Quiz for a Cause\n Quiz for A Cause features brunch\, custom cocktails\, exclusive distillery tours\, and bragging rights for our winners. Proceeds support the Synergy Street Outreach team\, which canvases Greater Kansas City\, helping more than 2\,000 unhoused youth each year. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization takes action to create communities free of family violence.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/synergy-services-quiz-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Holladay Distillery\, 1 Mc Cormick Ln\, Weston\, Missouri\, 64098
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tiffany Grazda-Massey":MAILTO:tgrazdamassey@synergyservices.org
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SUMMARY:The Whole Person - ADA Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:ADA Anniversary Celebration\nThe ADA Celebration honors the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the progress over the past 36 years. Each year\, The Whole Person highlights milestones in disability history and recognizes the advocates who have made a difference and continue to fight for change. Enjoy guest speakers\, food\, games\, and prizes. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization connects people with disabilities to the right resources\, supports their independence\, and works for positive change in our community.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-whole-person-ada-anniversary-celebration/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kianna Riffey":MAILTO:kriffey@thewholeperson.org
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SUMMARY:Variety KC - Variety Show
DESCRIPTION:Variety Show\nThis professional stage production will highlight actors of all abilities. In addition to the professional cast\, the Variety Show includes children with a wide variety of disabilities\, both cognitive and physical. These children will appear on stage as part of the actual musical production. There are also opportunities to participate off-stage in roles such as lighting\, set design\, stagehands\, costuming\, and front-of-house operations. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization is committed to providing children with cognitive and/or physical disabilities the adaptive medical equipment and devices\, therapies\, and opportunities needed for activity and inclusion.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/variety-kc-variety-show/
LOCATION:Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah McCubbin":MAILTO:hannah@chappelowevents.com
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