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SUMMARY:Reach Out and Read Kansas City - Storytime Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of literary delight at Storytime Social\, a special event supporting children’s literacy in Kansas City! Storytime Social is a lively\, family-friendly celebration of reading and community\, set in the playful atmosphere of Chicken N Pickle. Formerly known as Books on Tap\, this annual event brings together supporters of all ages for an evening of games\, food\, and purpose. Guests can enjoy pickleball courts\, yard games\, and a delicious variety of food and drinks. The Kid Zone will feature story stations\, crafts\, and interactive literacy activities designed to spark imagination and joy. A spirited silent auction will offer themed gift baskets and local experiences\, all curated to surprise and delight guests while supporting early literacy. \n$50 for individual tickets\, $25 for kids ages 12 and under. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization envisions a world where every child has the relationships essential to learn and thrive. We aim to strengthen all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/reach-out-and-read-kansas-city-the-big-book-bash/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Serenity Liessmann":MAILTO:sliessmann@kumc.edu
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SUMMARY:Variety KC's Heart & Serve
DESCRIPTION:Serving up aces\, drives\, and hearts\, join us for Variety KC’s annual pickleball tournament. \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. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/variety-kcs-heart-serve/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Hannah McCubbin":MAILTO:hannah@chappelowevents.com
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SUMMARY:The Whole Person - The Whole Classic
DESCRIPTION:The Whole Classic is an annual pickleball and cornhole tournament\, where friendly competition meets community impact! Teams come together for a day of fun and lively matches. \nThe Whole Classic\n\n\nThe organization connects people with disabilities to the right resources\, supports their independence\, and works for positive change in our community. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-whole-person-the-whole-classic/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kianna Riffey":MAILTO:kriffey@thewholeperson.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
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SUMMARY:Arthritis Foundation - Jingle Bell Run
DESCRIPTION:The Jingle Bell Run is the Arthritis Foundation’s annual holiday 5K run/walk\, where the holidays come alive. \nJingle Bell Run\n\n\n  \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/69723/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Sheila Cline":MAILTO:scline@arthritis.org
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SUMMARY:Reach Out & Read Kansas City - Books on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of literary delight at Books On Tap\, a special event supporting children’s literacy in Kansas City. The event features a silent auction\, a raffle\, a wine pull\, a kids activity zone\, open play pickleball\, a photo booth\, and lawn games. \nBooks on Tap\n\n\nTo strengthen all families with young children through guidance from medical clinicians about nurturing relationships through shared reading. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/reach-out-read-kansas-city-books-on-tap/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Abbie Bliss":MAILTO:abigail.bliss@avila.edu
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SUMMARY:CASA of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties - Promise of Hope: Serve for a Cause
DESCRIPTION:April is Child Abuse Prevention Month\, and the Promise of Hope event raises awareness about child abuse and its impact on children served by CASA. This year\, we will host a pickleball tournament to engage the community and highlight CASA’s positive impact on children’s lives. \nPromise of Hope: Serve for a Cause\n\n\nTo provide a meaningful voice and connection that instills hope and builds resilience for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/casa-of-johnson-and-wyandotte-counties-promise-of-hope-serve-for-a-cause/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Keiasiah Mozee":MAILTO:kmozee@casajwc.com
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SUMMARY:Growing Futures Early Education Center - PB&J Pickleball & Jams Tournament
DESCRIPTION:36 teams will face off in an epic pickleball competition while DJ Ness provides jams to keep teams energized. Beginners and advanced levels are welcome. First\, second\, and third place trophies are awarded\, as well as best dressed. \nPB&J Pickleball & Jams Tournament\n \n\n\nTo nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/growing-futures-early-education-center-pbj-pickleball-jams-tournament/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – 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:Folds of Honor Kansas City's 3rd Annual Honor and Serve Pickleball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Drink with a purpose at this year’s Honor & Serve! Sign up as a team of two for $100 or as a single for $50. All players are guaranteed to play three games. We invite you to sponsor this event and make a generational impact by sending a child to school in 2024.  \n\n\nFolds of Honor Kansas City: Folds of Honor provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military and first responders who have fallen or been disabled. On this we agree: those who protect our freedom and our families deserve our unwavering support. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/folds-of-honor-kansas-citys-3rd-annual-honor-and-serve-pickleball-tournament/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Folds of Honor Kansas City":MAILTO:kansascity@foldsofhonor.org
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SUMMARY:Growing Futures Early Education Center's PB&J (Pickleball & Jams) Tournament
DESCRIPTION:30 teams will face off in the Pickleball & Jams Tournament. Each team will be guaranteed three games of play. \n\n\nGrowing Futures Early Education Center: To nurture children and strengthen families to enrich our community. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/growing-futures-early-education-centers-pbj-pickleball-jams-tournament/
LOCATION:Chicken N Pickle – Overland Park
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Hoffman at Growing Futures":MAILTO:jhoffman@growingfutureseec.org
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