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SUMMARY:Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission - 76th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Bringing our community leaders and area law enforcement personnel together for the good of everyone in our Greater Kansas City community. Table sponsors will bring four guests\, and the remaining four seats will be donated to local law enforcement agencies as a thank you for their service. \n76th Annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon\n\n\nAdvocating\, developing strategies and operating innovative programs that bring people and public safety agencies together to power a safer\, better Greater Kansas City community.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kansas-city-metropolitan-crime-commission-76th-annual-law-enforcement-appreciation-luncheon/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Tami%C2%A0Holthus at Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission":MAILTO:tholthus@kc-crime.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T160000
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SUMMARY:Growing Futures Early Education Center - Harvesting Hope Fall Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Harvesting Hope is an outdoor fall festival that takes place in Downtown Overland Park and includes a harvest market sip and shop\, live music\, fun games\, a legendary speaker\, and more. Cozy casual dress attire \nHarvesting Hope Fall Fundraiser\n \n\n\nTo nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/growing-futures-early-education-center-harvesting-hope-fall-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Strang Hall Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Hoffman at Growing Futures":MAILTO:jhoffman@growingfutureseec.org
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SUMMARY:North Kansas City Hospital - Glow All Out
DESCRIPTION:Glow All Out is North Kansas City Hospital’s annual fundraising event celebrating the hope and healing impact of our health system on the Northland. Guests will enjoy a modern and chic glow party with great entertainment\, cocktails\, and cuisine. \nGlow All Out\n\n\nProvide hope and healing to every life we touch.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/north-kansas-city-hospital-glow-all-out/
LOCATION:CPKC Stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005
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SUMMARY:Starlight - Benefit Gala
DESCRIPTION:Guests will enjoy a fantastic dinner and live entertainment held on the Starlight stage. \nBenefit Gala\n\n\nEach year\, this black-tie event raises funds to support Starlight’s mission-based programs while bringing the community together in celebration of the arts.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/starlight-benefit-gala/
LOCATION:Starlight Theatre\, 4600 Starlight Road\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64132\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Denton Williams":MAILTO:denton.williams@kcstarlight.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T080000
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SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America Chapter; Walk to End Alzheimer's - Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:The Walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care\, support\, and research programs. Participants walk in honor of or in memory of those affected by Alzheimer’s. $100 fundraising earns an event t-shirt. \nWalk to End Alzheimer’s – Kansas City\n\n\n 
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/alzheimers-association-heart-of-america-chapter-walk-to-end-alzheimers-kansas-city/
LOCATION:The National WWI Museum and Memorial\, 2 Memorial Drive\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Denton Williams":MAILTO:dewilliams@alz.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T180000
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SUMMARY:FosterAdopt Connect - 25th Anniversary Jubilee
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 25 years in service of children and families\, creating connections\, and changing lives. The evening features silent and live auctions\, a cocktail hour\, and lots of fun while supporting programs for local foster and adoptive youth and families. \n25th Anniversary Jubilee\n\n\nTo provide foster and adoptive children a stable\, loving and nurturing family environment by support and advocacy for abused and neglected children.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/fosteradopt-connect-25th-anniversary-jubilee/
LOCATION:The Abbott\, 1901 Cherry St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kelly Beckfield":MAILTO:kelly.beckfield@fosteradopt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20241209T170228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T170228Z
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SUMMARY:Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art - ArtSmash Kemper Gala
DESCRIPTION:ArtSmash is a party with no big speeches or auctions. Guests will enjoy a special evening at the Museum\, complete with wonderful food\, music\, and entertainment. \nArtSmash Kemper Gala\n\n\nKemper Museum of Contemporary Art exhibits\, collects\, and engages in a free and welcoming environment for all.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/kemper-museum-of-contemporary-art-artsmash-kemper-gala/
LOCATION:Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art\, 4420 Warwick Boulevard\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Schreiner - Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art":MAILTO:dschreiner@kemperart.org
GEO:39.0463201;-94.585032
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
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SUMMARY:Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care - Sunday Night Live
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening and help families in the Kansas City area who are affected by serious illness or by grief. \nSunday Night Live\n \n\n\nTo 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-sunday-night-live/
LOCATION:KC Live! in the Power & Light District
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Megan Ernzen":MAILTO:mernzen@greatplainsspca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251005T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20250506T164538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T164544Z
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SUMMARY:Global Care Force - Healing Hands\, Global Hearts Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening as we share stories of transformative volunteer experiences through medical support in communities that need it most. Hear firsthand from Dr. Lev Prystupiuk\, Global Care Force Director in Ukraine\, about the impact of our work in his country. \nHealing Hands\, Global Hearts Dinner \n\n\nTransforming lives through volunteer service
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/global-care-force-healing-hands-global-hearts-dinner/
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Tara Adler":MAILTO:tadler@rmhckc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20241209T171452Z
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SUMMARY:Women’s Committee for the UMKC Conservatory - Student Scholarship Social Event
DESCRIPTION:An informal afternoon event including social networking with UMKC Conservatory students\, refreshments\, and musical performances by students. \nStudent Scholarship Social Event\n\n\nTo support the UMKC Conservatory and provide financial assistance to its students.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/womens-committee-for-the-umkc-conservatory-student-scholarship-social-event/
LOCATION:UMKC
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Michele%C2%A0Hamlett-Weith":MAILTO:mchwdc@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20250728T152902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T152902Z
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SUMMARY:Donnelly College - SHINE for Donnelly College
DESCRIPTION:Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres accompanied by live music from Jazz for Good\, a dinner from Storia\, a program featuring student testimonials and Alumni Hall of Fame induction\, and a gourmet coffee bar and fellowship. \nSHINE for Donnelly College\n\n\nDonnelly College is a Benedictine\, Catholic institution of higher education that seeks to provide education and community services with personal concern for the needs and abilities of each student\, especially those who might not otherwise be served in the urban core.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/donnelly-college-shine-for-donnelly-college/
LOCATION:Fiorella’s Event Center\, 9000 W 137th St\, Overland Park\, KS\, 66221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Wilkerson":MAILTO:nwilkerson@donnelly.edu
GEO:38.8813228;-94.6899247
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T173000
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SUMMARY:Sheffield Place - Off The Wall
DESCRIPTION:The annual art-themed gala features dinner\, drinks\, live art\, silent and live auctions\, a program\, and dancing. \nOff The Wall\n\n\nTo empower homeless mothers and their children to heal from their trauma and become self-sufficient.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/sheffield-place-off-the-wall/
LOCATION:The LEX at Municipal Auditorium
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="David Hanzlick - Sheffield Place":MAILTO:dhanzlick@sheffieldplace.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251017T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20250226T013015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T013016Z
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SUMMARY:The Family Conservancy - Blue Carpet Event
DESCRIPTION:A swanky cocktail party featuring a delicious dinner\, live music\, an auction\, and a celebration of a TFC family who has overcome insurmountable odds. \nBlue Carpet Event\n\n\nHelping children and families achieve a lifetime of success.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-family-conservancy-blue-carpet-event/
LOCATION:The Abbott\, 1901 Cherry St\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Alyssa Perbeck at The Family Conservancy":MAILTO:aperbeck@tfckc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20241209T171859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T171859Z
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SUMMARY:Belles of the American Royal - The BOTAR Ball
DESCRIPTION:The BOTAR Ball will introduce the 2025 BOTARs and their Escorts (heralded in by the Ball’s Pages) for the annual waltz performance. Guests will enjoy this spectacular show in between a festive cocktail hour\, dinner\, and dancing. \nThe BOTAR Ball\n\n\nTo foster interest among its members in the social and civic activities pertaining to events sponsored by or conducted by the American Royal Association\, and to make available their efficient volunteer services for American Royal activities.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/belles-of-the-american-royal-the-botar-ball/
LOCATION:Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown\, 200 W 12th Street\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
GEO:39.1004841;-94.5862754
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20250909T172045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T142310Z
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SUMMARY:Metropolitan Organization Countering Sexual Assault (MOCSA); Night Out with MOCSA - The Gold Standard Since 1975
DESCRIPTION:2025 marks our 50th anniversary of standing behind survivors of sexual violence and working toward a world where safety\, healing\, and justice are possible. To celebrate\, we’re hosting a special evening that celebrates five decades of supporting survivors and building a stronger\, more compassionate community while raising crucial funds for the work we do year-round. \nNight Out with MOCSA – The Gold Standard Since 1975\n\n\n 
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/metropolitan-organization-countering-sexual-assault-mocsa-night-out-with-mocsa-the-gold-standard-since-1975/
LOCATION:CPKC Stadium at Berkley Riverfront Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T203410
CREATED:20250721T163016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T163432Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Ambassador's Blue Jean Bash 2025 - Empowering Youth Since 2010
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Blue Jean Bash\, a community block party which will celebrate our 15th birthday with live music\, local food trucks\, drinks\, and a hot rod showcase that will rev your engines! Throw on your favorite denim and come party with purpose. \nBlue Jean Bash 2025 – Empowering Youth Since 2010\n\n\nAn educational employment program designed to empower underserved teenage youth with important life skills\, soft job skills\, creative expression\, and adult mentors\, helping them become future community leaders willing and able to work for positive change.
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/youth-ambassadors-blue-jean-bash-2025-empowering-youth-since-2010/
LOCATION:Youth Ambassadors
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lara Salgado":MAILTO:marketing@youthambassadorskc.org
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