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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City's Spark of Hope Gala
2024-09-21 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Loews Kansas City Hotel
Experience an evening of live entertainment, unique cocktails, and elevated hors d’oeuvres, along with silent and live auctions as we light the way for families at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City. End the evening at our exclusive Spark After Dark after-party.

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City: To provide a home-away-from-home to families of seriously ill children and support to organizations that serve the needs of children.

Johnson County Library Foundation's Library Lets Loose
2024-09-21 18:30 | Central Resource Library, 9875 W 87th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66212, United States
Join us for our annual festive, after-hours party at the Library supporting lifelong learning in our community! This fun event features music and dancing, Black & Veatch MakerSpace, savory and sweet bites from local restaurants, delicious cocktails and libations, prize drawings, and more.

Johnson County Library Foundation; To build an endowment for the Library’s collection and secure support for lifelong learning programs offered at Johnson County Library.

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation Golf Classic
2024-09-23 06:30 - 11:30 | Blue Hills Country Club, 777 W Burning Tree Dr, Kansas City , MO, 64145, United States
Enjoy a day of golf with AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation. Proceeds support the Area of Greatest Need fund which gives the Foundation flexibility to respond to unanticipated and urgent needs. The tournament features games, gifts, meals, and awards, with an a.m. or p.m. shotgun start available.
6:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m
Golf Classic

Inspiring a healthier Kansas City through the power of generosity.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City's Tour de Fork
2024-09-26 17:00 | Boys and Girls Club; Olathe Unit, Olathe, Kansas
This event is an experience like no other. Join us for an evening of exciting culinary demonstrations from local chefs, cocktails, food, live and silent auctions, and a host of fun surprises, all to benefit the Olathe Unit.

For more than 110 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City has provided connections and opportunity to help kids develop the skills, values, and self-esteem they need to reach their greatest dreams.

Kansas City Symphony
2024-09-26 17:00 | Shirley Bush Helzberg Symphony House
We aim to increase the desirability of classical music throughout the community by taking an experiential approach to concerts.
Kansas City Symphony Forte

Join us for an immersive journey to experience the elements of earth, air, water, and fire that dance in harmony with symphonic music. This whimsical voyage will embark on September 26th at the historic Shirley Bush Helzberg Symphony House.

Bach Aria Soloists’ 25th Birthday BASH
2024-09-27 19:00 | The Guild, 1621 Locust , Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Dress in the period of your favorite composer or wear black tie and celebrate 25 years with BAS! Enjoy signature cocktails, delicious fare from Local Seasons, flash auction items, a luxury spirits raffle, and special music.
Bach Aria Soloists’ 25th Birthday BASH (Bach Aria Soloists Hausparty)

Bach Aria Soloists curates and delivers its critically acclaimed concert series presenting the genius and relevance of Johann Sebastian Bach, his contemporaries, and those he inspired to today for our community, through exhilarating, multi-genre collaborations.

Kansas City Art Institute's Art & Design Auction
2024-09-28 18:00 | Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, MO, 64111, United States
Join us for an evening of revel with live entertainment, unique experiences, and delicious fare. Bid on works from KCAI alumni, faculty, friends, and staff in the silent auctions or purchase outright in the KCAI Marketplace. All proceeds benefit the KCAI Fund and support student scholarship.

Kansas City Art Institute; The mission of the Kansas City Art Institute is to prepare gifted students to transform the world creatively through art and design.

National WWI Museum and Memorial's Night at the Tower
2024-09-28 18:00 | The National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Night at the Tower – an evening of festivities flowing through the spaces of the National WWI Museum and Memorial as freely as the food and drink. A spectacular night of fun and entertainment awaits, as well as your chance to support a Kansas City treasure.

National WWI Museum and Memorial; The National WWI Museum and Memorial is America’s leading institution dedicated to remembering, interpreting and understanding the Great War and its enduring impact on the global community.

Wayside Waifs' Strutt With Your Mutt
2024-09-29 07:30 | Brookside Neighborhood
Kansas City’s largest, pet friendly 3K walk and certified 5K run. This event is fun for the whole family – with activities for adults, kids, and dogs!

Wayside Waifs; Preparing pets and people for the bond of their lives.

Arthritis Foundation's Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic
2024-09-30 | Canyon Farms Golf Club
The Arthritis Foundation Golf Classic invites teams to Canyon Farms to FORE-get arthritis. The tournament features lunch, a shotgun start, dinner, and a program.

Arthritis Foundation; Boldly pursuing a cure for America’s number one cause of disability while championing the fight to conquer arthritis with life-changing science, resources, advocacy and community connections.

Welcome House's 7th Annual Swing Fore Recovery Golf Classic
2024-09-30 | Nicklaus Club at LionsGate, 14225 Dearborn St, Overland Park, KS, 66223, United States
A day-long tournament featuring celebrity players, fun and unique contests, a trick-shot artist exhibition, complimentary food and beverages on the course, cash and other great prizes.

Welcome House: To providing a high-quality, moral, and open residential program to recovering alcoholics and drug-addicted men facing the difficult transition from treatment, incarceration, and homelessness, to reintegration to society as productive citizens

Oakhill Day School
2024-09-30 08:00 | The Bluffs Golf Club
Oakhill Day School’s mission is to provide an academic community where students are challenged, known, valued, and inspired to be their best self.
Oakhill Day School Golf Tournament

Join our four-person scramble supporting Oakhill tuition assistance in honor of beloved Helen Wills. Enjoy a Bloody Mary, light breakfast, player gifts, and warm up at the Putting Contest, in addition to snacks, beer, soda, and water all day long. A banquet and awards will follow the last team’s finish.

Job One's Business Partner Breakfast
2024-10-03 08:00 | MO
This celebration for National Disability Employment Awareness Month includes networking, breakfast, program, and tours. Hear our mission in action.

Job One; To build skills and connections that create employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Everyone deserves a meaningful day.

Growing Futures Early Education Center - Harvesting Hope
2024-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Strang Hall Overland Park
The fun evening will feature a delicious menu from Chef D. Watts, live music, games, and a stroll through our local vendors.
Harvesting Hope

Growing Futures Early Education Center, a Head Start for children and families, provides quality early learning opportunities and family support services for children in Johnson County, Kansas. Its Early Head Start and Head Start program serve children from birth through age five, and their families.

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties' Hops & Barley
2024-10-04 18:00 | The Mint
CASA’s annual Hops & Barley event offers an exciting opportunity for guests to enjoy an evening of beer and wine tastings from local businesses, a wine pull, an auction, live music, dining options, and a chance to hear a heartwarming story about the children we serve.

CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties: To provide a meaningful voice and connection that instills hope and builds resilience for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

North Kansas City Hospital's Glow All Out
2024-10-04 18:30 | CPKC Stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park
Glow All Out is North Kansas City Hospital’s inaugural fundraising event celebrating the healing impact of our health system on the Northland. Guests will enjoy a modern and chic party on the pitch with great entertainment, cocktails, and cuisine. Attire is creative cocktail.

North Kansas City Hospital; To provide hope and healing to every life we touch.

Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's - Kansas City
2024-10-05 | The National WWI Museum and Memorial, 2 Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against the disease. While there is no fee to register for Walk, all participants are encouraged to raise critical funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care, support and advance research.

Alzheimer’s Association; Leading the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Starlight's Annual Benefit Gala
2024-10-05 | Starlight Theatre, 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO, 64132, United States
Each year, this black-tie event raises funds to support Starlight’s mission-based programs while bringing the community together in celebration of the arts. Guests will enjoy a fantastic dinner and live entertainment held on the Starlight stage.

Starlight; Connect our community through live arts experiences that entertain, inspire, and engage.

Community LINC's Rent Party
2024-10-05 17:30 | Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center, 2345 McGee, Kansas City, MO, United States
Emerging from Harlem, rent parties were a gathering where musicians raised funds to assist someone in paying their rent. Community LINC draws inspiration from these historical rent parties to host its fundraising event where folks can eat, drink, dance, and “raise the rent” for fellow Kansas Citians.

Community LINC; Ending homelessness, transforming lives.

Sheffield Place's Off the Wall for Sheffield Place
2024-10-05 17:30 | The LEX at Municipal Auditorium
The annual art-themed gala features dinner, signature cocktail, drinks, live art, art by Kansas City artists, silent and live auctions, drawings, program, and dancing.

Sheffield Place; To empower homeless mothers and their children to heal from their trauma and become self-sufficient.

FosterAdopt Connect's Road to Home
2024-10-05 18:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
Enjoy a silent auction and cocktail hour, followed by dinner and a live auction. Although it is a formal event, we do have new themes each year that help to inspire your choice in attire.

FosterAdopt Connect; To provide foster and adoptive children a stable, loving and nurturing family environment by support and advocacy for abused and neglected children and the families caring for them.

KidsTLC's Benefit24
2024-10-05 18:00 | Union Station Kansas City, 30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
Join us for an evening filled with stories of hope at our largest fundraiser of the year! Guests will enjoy great food and drinks.

KidsTLC; To transform the lives of children and families experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges, developmental trauma and autism.

Guadalupe Centers
2024-10-05 18:00 | Guadalupe Centers Administrative Building, United States
Blanco y Negro is traditionally held during Hispanic Heritage Month. It is the premier fundraising event for Guadalupe Centers. Dress in creative black tie attire for this indoor/outdoor party. Whether it’s a ball gown, cocktail dress, or a stylish suit with or without a bow tie, add a pop of color and let your flair shine!
2024 Blanco y Negro

To improve lives in Latino communities throughout the Kansas City area.

Women's Committee - UMKC Conservatory's UMKC Scholarship Social Event
2024-10-09 16:30 | MO
An informal afternoon event including social networking with students, refreshments, and a musical performance by Conservatory students.

Women’s Committee – UMKC Conservatory; To fund scholarships and promote the interests of UMKC Conservatory students.

HNC Living Foundation; MASKS for AID
2024-10-10 18:00 | The Gallery
Join us as we celebrate those overcoming head and neck cancer and the many challenges along their journey during a one evening artful event. Experience culinary, performing, and visual arts to raise funds to help patients access life saving care on their journey to survivorship.
HNC Living Foundation; MASKS for AID

Helping head and neck cancer patients live life fully during and after treatment by providing financial aid

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph's Outpace Poverty 5K
2024-10-12 08:00 | Avila University, 11901 Wonrall Rd. , Kansas City, MO, 64145, United States
Join us for our annual, family-fun 5K walk/run! One in eight of our Missouri neighbors are food insecure. We think that number is too high. Join us to raise awareness and help Outpace Poverty in our community.

Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Helping people move to a better life through hope-filled care, services, and advocacy; calling all those of goodwill to join us.

Liberty Hospital Foundation's 11th Annual Kyleigh's Gift 3k Walk and Family Fun Fest
2024-10-12 15:30 | Liberty Hospital Campus Medical Plaza, East Parking Lot
With your support and participation, we hope to raise much-needed funds to benefit the Kyleigh’s Gift fund, which provides infant wellness education and resources, as well as parental support for pregnancy and infant loss at Liberty Hospital.
11th Annual Kyleigh’s Gift 3k Walk and Family Fun Fest

The Liberty Hospital Foundation support patients, individuals, families, and employees in the Liberty Hospital community by creating, funding, and promoting programs that improve health, education, wellness, and care.

Catholic Education Foundation's Gaudeamus
2024-10-12 18:00 | Overland Park Convention Center, 6000 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66211, United States
At the 22nd annual Gaudeamus benefit gala, leaders in education, business, parishes, and civic groups gather to honor Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and support Catholic education.

Catholic Education Foundation: Provides access to education for at-risk students at the lowest poverty levels. By helping these children and their families with tuition assistance scholarships, we are transforming their lives with opportunities for an exceptional K-12 Catholic education where academic rigor, faith and social support are prioritized.

Rose Brooks Center's Safe Futures Brunch
2024-10-13 11:30 | The Abbott, 1901 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
A beautiful and fun event focused on educating a community about the important work of Rose Brooks Center. Join our Purple Tie signature event in your favorite shade of purple and enjoy a delicious brunch and cocktails.

The mission of Rose Brooks Center is to break the cycle of domestic violence so that individuals and families can live free of abuse. Our initiatives are centered around three foundations of care – Keeping Families Safe, Creating a Safer Community, and Ending the Cycle of Violence.

The Victory Project's 2024 Sporting Invitational
2024-10-14 | The Country Club at Loch Lloyd, 16750 S. Country Club Drive, Belton, MO, 64012, United States
The annual Sporting Invitational Golf Tournament raises funds for The Victory Project, the foundation of Sporting Kansas City.

The Victory Project; The Victory Project, an initiative of Sporting Kansas City, is dedicated to helping children through all of life’s challenges. We support children in the Kansas City and Midwest region by uniting players, associates, fans, and community partners.
