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SUMMARY:The Salvation Army - Annual Civic Leadership Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Annual Civic Leadership Luncheon\nThe Annual Civic Leadership Luncheon celebrates our ongoing commitment to doing the most good. This special gathering features esteemed guest speakers and honors remarkable individuals whose dedication to The Salvation Army’s mission is helping transform lives across Kansas City. \n\n\nMission Statement: \nThe organization\, an international movement\, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-salvation-army-annual-civic-leadership-luncheon/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Danielle Wootton":MAILTO:danielle.wootton@usc.salvationarmy.org
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SUMMARY:Lyric Opera Circle - Lyric Opera Ball
DESCRIPTION:Lyric Opera Ball\nThis year’s theme\, “A Modern Masquerade\,” draws inspiration from the timeless mystique of the masquerade\, reimagined with a contemporary twist. Join us as we honor the transformative power of opera through a night of music\, mystery\, and magnificence. The evening will include a dazzling cocktail reception\, a delicious multi-course dinner\, exclusive performances by Lyric Opera Resident Artists\, a silent auction with curated experiences\, and artistic surprises that reflect the imagination and grandeur of opera; Black tie attire and masks are encouraged. \n\nMission Statement:\n\n\nFounded in 1987\, the Lyric Opera Circle is a group of individuals\, both men and women\, whose purpose is to support the Lyric Opera of Kansas City through advocacy in our community\, hosting the annual Lyric Opera Ball\, and developing additional opportunities to enhance the visibility and support of the organization and its mission.\n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/lyric-opera-circle-lyric-opera-ball/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251001T110000
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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. \n\n\n	Related:
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:20250503T173000
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DTSTAMP:20260520T012420
CREATED:20241205T200346Z
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SUMMARY:Breakthrough T1D Kansas & Missouri - Dream Gala Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:The Dream Gala includes a seated dinner\, exquisite silent auction\, exciting live auction\, and inspiring Fund A Cure. \nDream Gala Kansas City\n\n\n Improving lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life-changing breakthroughs to cure\, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/breakthrough-t1d-kansas-missouri-dream-gala-kansas-city/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison Mueller":MAILTO:mmueller@jdrf.org
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SUMMARY:The Children’s Place - Party for The Place
DESCRIPTION:Taking on a new theme each year\, Party for The Place is the signature fundraising gala for The Children’s Place\, supporting early childhood mental health. Join us for an unforgettable cocktail hour\, dinner\, mission stories\, and a lively auction\, culminating in an evening of music and dancing. \nParty for The Place\n\n\nWhere children and families heal from life’s deepest hurts. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-childrens-place-party-for-the-place/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ashley Thorpe":MAILTO:thorpea@childrensplacekc.org
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T164259Z
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SUMMARY:Police Foundation of Kansas City - A Call for BackUp
DESCRIPTION:Our annual event begins with the women and men of the Kansas City\, Missouri Police Department showing formidable\, state-of-the-art equipment followed by dinner and a Bid for BackUp auction. \nA Call for BackUp\n\n\nhe Police Foundation of Kansas City\, Missouri\, formed by citizens\, focuses on engaging communities and assisting in reducing crime. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/police-foundation-of-kansas-city-a-call-for-backup/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Tye Grant":MAILTO:tgrant@policefoundationkc.org
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SUMMARY:Horizon Academy - A Novel Night: Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Step into the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and enjoy dinner\, drinks\, dancing\, and a lively program and auction. Prepare for a night that reflects the imagination and creativity we admire in our students. \nA Novel Night: Alice in Wonderland\n\n\nEmpowering students diagnosed with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities to become effective learners and confident self-advocates. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/horizon-academy-a-novel-night-alice-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Wissinger at Horizon Academy":MAILTO:cwissinger@horizon-academy.com
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SUMMARY:Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties's Community Ball and Cotillion
DESCRIPTION:Our 74th Annual Community Ball and Cotillion includes cocktail-hour drinks\, a multi-course plated dinner\, dancing\, and a wine and whiskey pull. \n\n\nJunior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties; An organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action\, collaboration\, and training. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/junior-league-of-wyandotte-and-johnson-countiess-community-ball-and-cotillion/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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CREATED:20231221T184609Z
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SUMMARY:JDRF Kansas & Missouri Chapter's Dream Gala Kansas City
DESCRIPTION:The Dream Gala is a black-tie-optional event\, which includes a seated dinner\, exquisite silent auction\, exciting live auction\, and inspiring Fund A Cure. \n\n\nJDRF Kansas & Missouri Chapter; To accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure\, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/jdrf-kansas-missouri-chapters-dream-gala-kansas-city/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Madison Mueller":MAILTO:mmueller@jdrf.org
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SUMMARY:YMCA of Greater Kansas City's Challenge Your Fashion
DESCRIPTION:YMCA Challenger athletes and buddies will walk the runway with current and former players from local teams. The event features dinner\, silent and live auctions\, and live music\, and benefits the Y’s Challenger sports program and accessible sports complex for young people with disabilities. \nChallenger Athlete Hadley Wackerle\, Raegan Schurr\, Mark Hulet\, Jan Sullivan\, and Charlie Haake a the 2023 Challenge Your Fashion event. \n\n\nYMCA of Greater Kansas City; The YMCA of Greater Kansas City\, founded on Christian principles\, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family\, spiritual\, social\, mental and physical well-being. \n \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/ymca-of-greater-kansas-citys-challenge-your-fashion/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Earnshaw":MAILTO:jessicaearnshaw@kansascityymca.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T173000
DTSTAMP:20260520T012420
CREATED:20231220T181619Z
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SUMMARY:The Children's Place's Party for The Place
DESCRIPTION:With a delicious dinner\, mission-filled program\, and exciting auction\, this highly anticipated event culminates with an after party with music and dancing. \n\n\nThe Children’s Place: Where children and families heal from life’s deepest hurts. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/the-childrens-places-party-for-the-place/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Denton%C2%A0Williams":MAILTO:williamsd@childrensplacekc.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311
DTSTAMP:20260520T012420
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SUMMARY:​​Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy's Civic Service Celebration
DESCRIPTION:HBHA honors Mindy Corporon at its 50th Civic Service Celebration dinner. The evening will feature cocktails\, a kosher dinner\, the award ceremony\, and an entertaining video connecting Mindy’s foundation for the betterment of our world through kindness and faith to HBHA’s educational culture. \n\n\nHyman Brand Hebrew Academy: We are a diverse community\, united through our shared tradition\, culture and the values of the Torah. We strive to cultivate a generation of Jewish independent and ethical thinkers\, determined to reach their greatest potential and have a positive impact on our people and the world. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8bhyman-brand-hebrew-academys-civic-service-award-celebration/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Kerry Cosner - HBHA":MAILTO:kcosner@hbha.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T183000
DTSTAMP:20260520T012420
CREATED:20231208T220846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T220846Z
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SUMMARY:Horizon Academy's A Novel Night: Harry Potter
DESCRIPTION: An evening of dinner\, auctions\, and live entertainment with a Harry Potter theme to benefit Horizon Academy’s mission of educating children with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. \n\n\nHorizon Academy: Empowering students diagnosed with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities to become effective learners and confident self-advocates. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/horizon-academys-a-novel-night-harry-potter/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Wissinger at Horizon Academy":MAILTO:cwissinger@horizon-academy.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231202T190000
DTSTAMP:20260520T012420
CREATED:20221208T160729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221208T160729Z
UID:10000037-1701543600-1701543600@kcindependent.com
SUMMARY:Junior League of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties' Community Ball and Cotillion
DESCRIPTION:The longstanding celebration recognizes high school students for their academics\, leadership\, and community service. This black-tie event includes dinner\, dancing\, and a silent auction. \n\nJunior League of Wyandotte & Johnson Counties; An organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism\, developing the potential of women\, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. \n\n\n	Related:
URL:https://kcindependent.com/event/junior-league-of-wyandotte-johnson-counties-community-ball-and-cotillion/
LOCATION:Kansas City Marriott Downtown
CATEGORIES:Charitable Events Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Meg%C2%A0Leach":MAILTO:headquarters@jlwjc.org
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