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43rd Symphony Designers' Showhouse Kansas City Symphony Alliance; A fundraising auxiliary for the Kansas City Symphony. We coordinate the country's longest-running, continuous fundraising Designers' Showhouse. Honored with the League of American Orchestras national Gold Book Award in 2010-2011, recognizing the excellence of our project; 43rd Symphony Designers' Showhouse; The Showhouse doors will be open to the public through May 20th. Boutique shopping, cafe dining, Thursday night special events, live music, food, and cocktails; location and time to be determined; $15. Contact Karen Hardcastle: 816-589-4177 or karen.hardcastle@gmail.com or www.showhouse.org.
Grand Opening - Ribbon Cutting Gilda's Club Kansas City; Grand Opening - Ribbon Cutting; Join Gilda's Club as they celebrate the power, beauty and impact of a special space! An open house event featuring appetizers, beverages and lots of Gilda's fun; Gilda's Club Kansas City; 4:30 p.m. Contact Tara Fitzgerald: 21 West 43rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64156 or 816-531-5444 or rsvp@gildasclubkc.org or www.gildasclubkc.org.
No Place Like Home Spring Luncheon SAVE, Inc.; SAVE, Inc. offers comprehensive housing solutions to more than 700 socially and medically disadvantaged people every month. Impoverished individuals and families in both Kansas and Missouri battling HIV/AIDS, mental illness or substance abuse rely on SAVE, Inc. to access permanent housing so they can live with dignity; No Place Like Home Spring Luncheon; A free one-hour lunch highlighting the work of SAVE, Inc. Guests will hear from residents about how housing has changed their lives, learn the importance of stable, supportive housing and find out ways to support the work SAVE, Inc. is doing in the community; Overland Park Marriott; noon. Contact Sara Gardner: P.O. Box 45301, Kansas City, MO 64171 or 816-531-8340 or sgardner@saveinckc.org or www.saveinckc.org.
Memories in the Making Art Auction Alzheimer's Association - Heart of America Chapter; We serve 66 counties in Kansas and Missouri and are the trusted resource for vital information, education, training, support programs, and services to more than 50,000 individuals and nearly 200,000 family members and care partners in our service area suffering the challenges of Alzheimer's disease; Memories in the Making Art Auction; The Art Auction celebrates the lives and voices of the artists and showcases their paintings. These watercolor pieces are auctioned in silent and live formats. Guests delight in the entertainment of The Nigro Brothers auctioneering crew and enjoy drinks and appetizers; The Hobbs Building; 6 p.m.; $100. Contact Debra R. Brook: 3846 West 75th Street, Prairie Village, KS 66208 or 913-831-3888 or debra.brook@alz.org or www.alz.org/kansascity.
3rd Annual Community Guardian Awards and Alvin Brooks's 80th Birthday AdHoc Group Against Crime; The AdHoc Group Against Crime was started in 1976 by Alvin Brooks, in response to the murders of nine area women in our urban core. AdHoc serves as a trusted bridge between law enforcement and our Kansas City community; 3rd Annual Community Guardian Awards and Alvin Brooks's 80th Birthday; An evening of celebration honoring Alvin on his birthday and recognizing his passion for justice and compassion for his fellow man. Awards will be presented to an individual, business and non-profit agency, that, like Alvin, care about our community and take action to ensure safe neighborhoods; Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 6 p.m.; $150. Contact Gayle Krigel: 1040 West 57th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113 or 816-363-5438 or gkrigel@kc.rr.com or www.adhocgroupkc.com.
Cinco de Cabot Cabot Westside Health Center; A bilingual health and dental clinic serving Kansas City's Westside from its modern, attractive and convenient facility. Its doctors and dentists offer routine, preventive and urgent care to insured and uninsured patients five days a week; Cinco de Cabot; Restaurants and bars give their patrons the opportunity to make a small donation or select a special entree or drink that benefits Cabot. Additionally, a concert with a national act will be held at Grinders; Power & Light District, 6 p.m., $100. Contact Jessica Ramirez: 2121 Summit Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-471-0900 or jramirez1@saint-lukes.org or www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/cabot.
Go Red For Women Half Day For Your Heart American Heart Association; The nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, America's number one and number three killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases affect 81 million American adults; Go Red For Women Half Day For Your Heart; The event supports women's cardiovascular research. The luncheon features a health expo, silent purse auction, educational information, and speakers focused on women's health issues; Overland Park Convention Center; 10 a.m.; $250. Contact Laura Lopez: 6800 West 93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-652-1929 or laura.lopez@heart.org or www.heart.org/kansascity.
GCI's Cinco de Mayo Guadalupe Centers; Alta Vista Charter High School graduates more Latino students than any other high school in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. The Culinary Arts Program has trained more than 900 individuals as preparatory cooks and placed more than 600 of them in culinary jobs; GCI's Cinco de Mayo Original Fiesta; As the original Cinco de Mayo Festival in Kansas City, our Fiesta continues to grow in size and popularity. Fun for the whole family! Music, folkloric dancers, booths, mariachis, children's rides, art, contests, and food; Guadalupe Centers; 11 a.m. Contact Tania Casas: 1015 Avenida West Cesar Chavez Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-421-1015 or tcasas@guadalupecenters.org or www.guadalupecenters.org.
Community Luncheon Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault; MOCSA exists to lessen the ill effects of sexual assault and abuse through prevention, education, intervention, treatment, and advocacy; Community Luncheon; An interesting, compelling and educational event; Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 11:30 a.m.; $75. Contact June Anne Chalfant: 3100 Broadway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-931-4527 or jchalfant@mocsa.org or www.mocsa.org.
Slammin' $ Jammin' for Genesis Genesis School; Slammin' & Jammmin' for Genesis; Third annual tennis-themed party and pro tennis tournament; cocktail party featuring a live auction where tennis professionals from 16 country clubs and tennis clubs are up for auction; Carriage Club; 7 p.m./4th/cocktail party; 1 p.m./5th/tournament. Contact Ann Spivak: 816-472-1201 annspivak@genesisschool.org or www.promiseacademykc.org.
Expressions The Whole Person; Assisting people with disabilities to live independently by integrating them into community life. We work to ensure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as people without disabilities; Expressions; A First Fridays art show featuring the work of artists with disabilities. Join us for live entertainment, raffle prizes, wine and cheese, and an opportunity to meet local artists. This event is free and open to the public with a private reception for sponsors and donors; The Jones Gallery at 1717 Walnut; 5 p.m. Contact Christi Campos: 3420 Broadway, Suite 105, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-561-0304 or ccampos@thewholeperson.org or www.thewholeperson.org.
2012 Gala: A Fearless Fete Kansas City Repertory Theatre; Founded in 1964, Kansas City Repertory Theatre produces plays that are diverse, literate and timely and provides educational outreach to more than 10,000 children each year. The Rep stages new works, musicals and classics at Spencer Theatre and Copaken Stage; 2012 Gala: A Fearless Fete; The Gala will, for the first time, be hosted at Copaken Stage, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2012. Decadent food prepared by Kansas City's finest caterers and restaurants, endless cocktails, unique gala-only performances from the cast of Little Shop of Horrors, and the opportunity to experience the Rep behind-the-scenes; Copaken Stage; 7 p.m.; $175. Contact Keri L. Noerrlinger: 4825 Troost Avenue, Suite 101, Kansas City, MO 64110 or 816-235-6106 or noerrlingerk@kcrep.org or www.kcrep.org.
Ooh! Outpouring of Hope: A Food, Drink & Music Extravaganza Community Services League (CSL); The oldest and largest provider of emergency services in Eastern Jackson County. Annually, CSL distributes more than 600,000 meals and 80,000 pieces of clothing, helps 400 unemployed clients re-enter the workforce and gives out $1.9 million in direct aid for food, housing, utilities, and medicine; Ooh! Outpouring of Hope: A Food, Drink & Music Extravaganza; The 12th annual event will feature more than 50 of the area's best-known food and drink vendors who will tempt your tastebuds, while celebrated musicians and street performers make you feel like you're in the middle of a city soiree; Independence Events Center; 7 p.m.; $75. Contact Doug Cowan: 404 North Noland Road, Independence, MO 64050 or 816-912-4484 or cowand@cslcares.org or www.cslcares.org.
ArtBra KC The University of Kansas Hospital; The region's premier academic medical center, providing a full range of care and serving nearly 27,000 inpatients annually; ArtBra KC; A unique and fun art auction and fashion show that celebrates the bra as an empowering symbol of triumph over breast cancer, and as a work of art that can benefit those breast cancer patients just beginning or still on the journey; The Midland by AMC; 7 p.m.; $95. Contact Jennifer Laubinger: 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 302, Westwood, KS 66205 or 913-945-5717 or jlaubinger@kumc.edu or www.artbrakc.com.
Pink Promise Brunch Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Kansas City; Our focus is addressing breast health care gaps through education, screening and treatment. Seventy-five percent of net proceeds from the event stays in Greater Kansas City to fund local health programs and 25 percent funds national research; Pink Promise Brunch; A half-day event celebrating life and women's health. The celebration brunch features "retail therapy" - shopping from a variety of vendors, a health partner expo, prize drawings, and the sharing of powerful stories; Overland Park Convention Center; 8:30 a.m.; $35. Contact Denise Wiese: 1111 Main Street, Suite 450, Kansas City, MO 64105 or 816-842-0410 or dwiese@komenkansascity.org or www.komenkansascity.org.
GCI's Cinco de Mayo Original Fiesta Guadalupe Centers; Alta Vista Charter High School graduates more Latino students than any other high school in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. The Culinary Arts Program has trained more than 900 individuals as preparatory cooks and placed more than 600 of them in culinary jobs; GCI's Cinco de Mayo Original Fiesta; As the original Cinco de Mayo Festival in Kansas City, our Fiesta continues to grow in size and popularity. Fun for the whole family! Music, folkloric dancers, booths, mariachis, children's rides, art, contests, and food; Guadalupe Centers; 11 a.m. Contact Tania Casas: 1015 Avenida West Cesar Chavez Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-421-1015 or tcasas@guadalupecenters.org or www.guadalupecenters.org.
Derby Day Party Children's Center for the Visually Impaired; The mission of the Children's Center for the Visually Impaired is to prepare children with visual impairments, including those with multiple disabilities, to reach their highest potential in the sighted world; Derby Day Party; Join the CCVI Young Friends for gerbil races, appetizers and drinks. Derby Day attire required - don't forget your hat!; Tower Tavern; 2 p.m.; $25. Contact Sally Cook: 3101 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-841-2284 or scook@ccvi.org or www.ccvi.org.
2012 Run for the Roses - A Kentucky Derby Gala The Mission Project; Supporting individuals with cognitive and other developmental disabilities in their quest to live independent and fulfilling lives. Initiated in 2004, The Mission Project emphasizes meaningful employment, enrichment activities, continuing education, community involvement, and apartment-based living; 2012 Run for the Roses - A Kentucky Derby Gala; Sip complimentary mint juleps and other cocktails, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, live broadcasts of the race, and bid on silent and live auction items; prizes will be given for picking the horse race winner, best hat and best dressed couple; Carriage Club; 2:30 p.m.; $100. Contact Marty Porter: 3221 North 111th, Kansas City, KS 66109 or 913-221-6693 or billmart@sunflower.com or www.themissionproject.org.
Kentucky Derby Day 2012 The New Theatre Guild Scholarship Foundation; The New Theatre Guild was established for charitable and educational purposes. The intent is to promote the dynamics of live theatre in the Kansas City community through scholarships awarded to outstanding students studying theatre arts at UMKC, KU and UCM; Kentucky Derby Day 2012; Guests will spend a lovely afternoon celebrating a day at the races. There will be off-track betting, a derby hat contest, silent auction, wonderful Southern-style cuisine, and a live Dixie band; Peeper Ranch, 9100 Cedar Niles Road, Lenexa, KS; 3:30 p.m.; $50. Contact Linda Khan: 8072 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215 or 913-636-8200 or lindaluvsantiques@yahoo.com or www.tntguild.org.
2012 Dream Gala Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; JDRF is the worldwide leader for research to cure type one diabetes. It sets the global agenda for diabetes research, and is the largest charitable funder and advocate of diabetes science worldwide; 2012 Dream Gala; Cocktail reception, dinner, live auction, silent and super silent auctions, and fund-a-cure; Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 5:30 p.m.; $300. Contact Lauren Cunningham: 920 Main Street, Suite 280, Kansas City, MO 64105 or 913-410-3533 or lcunningham@jdrf.org or www.jdrfkcgala.org.
Soirée The Friends of Chamber Music; For 36 years, The Friends of Chamber Music has brought the world's finest chamber music ensembles to Kansas City. Performances and educational activities take place in the historic Folly Theater, the new Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts and area churches; Soirée; The annual benefit includes silent and live auctions with rare wines and other exceptional finds. Master Sommelier and Master of Wine Doug Frost serves as auctioneer; Kansas City Country Club; 6 p.m.; $250. Contact Kate Beebe: 4635 Wyandotte, Suite 201, Kansas City, MO 64112 or 816-561-9999 or development@chambermusic.org or www.chambermusic.org.
Healthy Food & Good Wine St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation; The Foundation raises funds and encourages community support of the mission of St. Joseph Medical Center, which is to provide the highest quality health care for body, mind and spirit with a special concern for the poor; Healthy Food & Good Wine; A biennial fundraising event featuring wine tastings, food from area restaurants, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment; St. Joseph Medical Center; 6 p.m.; $125. Contact Sally Wilson: 1000 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, MO 64114 or 816-943-2766 or sjwilson@carondelet.com or www.stjosephkc.com.
Cinco de 5-0 The Barstow School; The Barstow School is built on 127 years of tradition and excellence. From preschool through grade 12, Barstow is a community of learners who come together in a mutually supportive environment that emphasizes academics, arts, athletics, technology, physical education, and character development; Cinco de 5-0; A fabulous evening featuring amazing silent and live auction items, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, a special presentation, and entertainment. The Barstow School; 6 p.m.; $125. Contact Pat Oppenheimer: 11511 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64114 or 816-277-0414 or pat.oppenheimer@barstowschool.org or www.barstowschool.org.
2nd Annual Teal Tea for Ovarian Cancer Spelman Medical Foundation; Our mission is to support, assist and improve the total health care of the individual, family and community through various health care programs including those related to breast cancer, ovarian cancer and Alzheimer's; 2nd Annual Teal Tea for Ovarian Cancer; A special invitation to those whose lives have been touched by ovarian cancer. We invite you to spend an afternoon among friends sampling tea and enjoying a light lunch. Proceeds benefit the Carolyn's Pennies Ovarian Cancer Fund, a project of Spelman Medical Foundation; Tiffany Greens Clubhouse; 1pm; $25. Contact Darice Heishman: 5830 Northwest Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154 or 816-880-6257 or dheishman@saint-lukes.org or www.spelmanfoundation.org.
March for Babies March of Dimes; The leading organization working nationally to give every baby a healthy start. We fund research that dives into the causes of premature birth and other serious threats to infant health as well as programs that provide information and comfort to families; March for Babies; Money raised supports programs in our community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies and funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies; Kansas City Power & Light; 8 a.m. Contact Pam Glickman: 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 180, Overland Park, KS 66211 or 913-387-3609 or pglickman@marchofdimes.com or www.marchofdimes.com.
GCI's Cinco de Mayo Original Fiesta Guadalupe Centers; Alta Vista Charter High School graduates more Latino students than any other high school in the Kansas City, Missouri School District. The Culinary Arts Program has trained more than 900 individuals as preparatory cooks and placed more than 600 of them in culinary jobs; GCI's Cinco de Mayo Original Fiesta; As the original Cinco de Mayo Festival in Kansas City, our Fiesta continues to grow in size and popularity. Fun for the whole family! Music, folkloric dancers, booths, mariachis, children's rides, art, contests, and food; Guadalupe Centers; 11 a.m. Contact Tania Casas: 1015 Avenida West Cesar Chavez Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-421-1015 or tcasas@guadalupecenters.org or www.guadalupecenters.org.
An Evening With Alfie Boe The Irish Center of Kansas City; The Irish Center opened in Kansas City's Union Station on St. Patrick's Day, 2007. It is the mission of the Irish Center to keep Irish culture alive in Kansas City for current and future generations. Today, the Center is a hub of Kansas City Irish activities, programs, music, and educational opportunities; An Evening With Alfie Boe; In partnership with the Lyric Opera and KCPT, the Irish Center is thrilled to present an evening of unforgettable music with tenor and London's West End star Alfie Boe. With a repertoire that includes opera, musical theatre and pop, Alfie Boe will treat guests to a performance like no other; Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; 7 p.m.; $75. Contact Nancy Wormington: 30 West Pershing Road, Suite 700, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-474-3848 or nancy@irishcenterkc.org or www.irishcenterkc.org.
St. Teresa's Academy Golf Classic 2012 St. Teresa's Academy; Committed to the education of young women - we are a Catholic, college preparatory high school sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Rooted in Christian values, we promote excellence in education through a challenging curriculum and personal responsibility; St. Teresa's Academy Golf Classic 2012; Shotgun start, featuring a continental breakfast, lunch, individual and team prizes, and complimentary adult beverages; Leawood South Country Club; 8:30 a.m.; $150. Contact Terry Egelhoff: 112 West 67th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64113 or 816-822-7827 or tegelhoff@aol.com or www.stteresasacademy.org.
The Joe McGuff ALS Golf Classic The ALS Association; The only non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight to cure and treat ALS, leading the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and public policy; The Joe McGuff ALS Golf Classic; Individuals and companies are invited to join Kansas City community leaders and sports celebrities, such as Tom Watson and George Brett, in honoring the memory of Joe McGuff. This event features lunch, dinner and silent auction; Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate; noon; $1,000. Contact Emily Fuhrman: 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 210, Mission, KS 66202 or 913-648-2062 or efuhrman@alsa-midwest.org or www.alsa-midwest.org.
First Hand Foundation Golf Tournament First Hand Foundation; First Hand provides funding so individual children may have access to health care that would otherwise be impossible. We help with clinical necessities, such as surgery, medication and therapy, medical equipment and travel related to a child's care; First Hand Foundation Golf Tournament; Players enjoy one of the 10 best golf courses in Missouri as well as an award ceremony, hole contests, raffle drawings, and fabulous food and drinks. Recipient children and their families also attend the event; The National Golf Club of Kansas City; 10 a.m.; $3,000. Contact Shanna Hilt: 2800 Rockcreek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64117 or 816-201-4300 or shanna.hilt@cerner.com or www.firsthandfoundation.org.
Taste of Spring Gordon Parks Elementary School; A kindergarten through fifth grade charter school serving students in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1999, Gordon Parks was named in honor of the groundbreaking African-American photographer, who proudly endorsed the school's mission of educating urban core children to reach their full potential; Taste of Spring; An "after work" event with hors d'oeuvres, wine, live music, and student performances; local chefs work side by side with our students to prepare and serve the evening's appetizers; silent auction highlights the culinary theme; Studio 2131; 5 p.m.; $50. Contact Keely J. Schneider: 3715 Wyoming Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-931-8580 or kschneider@gpes.org or www.gordonparks.org.
Night With the Stars Phoenix Family Housing; Providing services to more than 5,100 low-income children, families and adults. For more than a decade, Phoenix Family Housing has helped people living in low-income housing become self-sufficient and make lasting changes in their lives; Night With the Stars; Irv Belzer and Sue McCord-Belzer will serve as the 2012 honorary chairmen. Ralph Reid will be honored with the 2012 Clifton R. Cohn Distinguished Community Leader Award; Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center; 5:30 p.m.; $125. Contact Laurel Groh: 2838 Warwick Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-616-8917 or lgroh@phoenixfamily.org or www.phoenixfamily.org.
Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration Kansas City Chorale; Celebrating the 13th anniversary season; Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration; A celebration the evening prior to the Chorale's performance in Helzberg Hall at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts; cocktail reception with a brief performance by singers of the Kansas City Chorale; Adele and Don Hall residence; time to be determined; $100. Contact Don Loncasty: 5601 Wyandotte, Suite 412, Kansas City, MO 64113 or 816-444-7150 or info@kcchorale.org or www.kcchorale.org.
28th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon Nonprofit Connect; Nonprofit Connect links the non-profit community to education, resources and networking so organizations can more effectively achieve their missions; 28th Annual Philanthropy Awards Luncheon; Kansas City's oldest and largest celebration of giving honors the Philanthropist, Business Philanthropist, Volunteer and Non-profit Professional of the year. We will also introduce the fourth class of Rising Stars of Philanthropy; Sheraton Kansas City at Crown Center; 11:30 a.m.; $50. Contact Michelle Davis: P.O. Box 5813, Kansas City, MO 64154 or 816-809-2772 or mdavis@npconnect.org or www.npconnect.org.
Red Shoe Society Launch Party Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City; Red Shoe Society Launch Party; RMHKC will kick off the Red Shoe Society - a group of philanthropic professionals with a mission to engage, empower and inspire others to participate in philanthropic and leadership endeavors by building awareness of Ronald McDonald House Charities and their great work; 5:30 p.m.; Salva O'Renick & Ingenology - 1810 Cherry Street; Contact Emily Gretzinger: 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-842-8321 or egretzinger@rmhckc.org or www.rmhckc.org/redshoesociety.
MET 7th Birthday Gala Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; We believe that exploration of personal creativity and opportunity for engagement in life-long learning is critical to the health and happiness of people and our world. We work to encourage the creation of new stories and new artists whose voices speak to the rich totality of our community and whose perspectives deepen our understanding of each other and of ourselves; MET 7th Birthday Gala; A silent auction, dinner, performance, and dancing; Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre; 6 p.m.; $95. Contact Karen Pailsey: 3604 Main, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-569-3226 or boxoffice@metkc.org or www.metkc.org.
Kindest Kansas Citian Synergy Services; The mission of Synergy Services is to strengthen the individual, family and community through crisis intervention, shelter, counseling, advocacy, and education; Kindest Kansas Citian; The 22nd annual Dinner is the culmination of the Kindest Kansas Citian Essay Contest. Three students and their honorees are recognized at the event. This unique event celebrates the wonder of kindness in Our Town; Studio Dan Meiners; 6:30 p.m.; $125. Contact Orlandra Brown: 400 East 6th Street, Parkville, MO 64152 or 816-587-4100 or info@synergyservices.org or www.synergyservices.org.
Fur Ball Gala Wayside Waifs; Committed to finding homes for all adoptable pets, Wayside Waifs is the largest no-kill pet adoption center in Kansas City, placing more than 6,500 animals each year in loving forever homes. Wayside does not euthanize adoptable animals, and there are no time limits for animals in our care; Fur Ball Gala "Hawaii Fi-Do"; Grab your surfboard and hang ten at the 2012 Fur Ball Gala. Tropical drinks, live and silent auctions, dancing, and gourmet food will make this a night you won't fur-get!; Overland Park Convention Center; 6 p.m.; $175. Contact Anne Dykes: 3901 Martha Truman Road, Kansas City, MO 64137 or 816-986-4401 or adykes@waysidewaifs.org or www.waysidewaifs.org.
Hats Off to Mothers United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Kansas City; We exist to provide a life without limits for people with disabilities. We achieve this through group homes, supported independent living, referral systems, sports programs, and other ways that enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities; Hats Off to Mothers; Spring luncheon honoring Kansas City's outstanding mothers and community volunteers, featuring a silent auction, lunch and program; InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza; 11 a.m.; $85. Contact Jennifer Westlake: 3100 Broadway, Suite 330, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-983-2204 or jennifer_redburn@msn.com or www.ucpkc.org.
The Ben and Betty Zarda Family 31st Annual Golf Classic Catholic Charities Foundation of Northeast Kansas; Catholic Charities helps more than 85,000 people annually in the 21 counties of Northeast Kansas. Last year, more than 42,000 individuals received emergency assistance and Catholic Charities fulfilled nearly 56,000 requests for food assistance; The Ben and Betty Zarda Family 31st Annual Golf Classic; The annual Classic is a day of fellowship on the course; Lake Quivira Country Club; 11 a.m.; $500. Contact Kerry Gentry: 9720 West 87th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-433-2046 or golfclassic@catholiccharitiesks.org or www.catholiccharitiesgolfclassic.org.
"A Celebration of Women" Publication Party The Women's Foundation of Greater Kansas City; Working to enhance and improve economic self-sufficiency for women and girls in Kansas City. We invest in the success of women and girls by uniting money, ideas and action to create lasting change for their families and communities; "A Celebration of Women" Publication Party; The commemorative journal is published annually to honor and celebrate area women. At the party, the book is released to the public and many women see their tributes for the first time. The evening concludes with an open microphone session; Kansas City Repertory Theatre; 6:30 p.m.; $20. Contact Patt Papenfuhs: 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 220, Mission, KS 66202 or 913-831-0711 or patt@wfgkc.org or www.wfgkc.org.
Golfing for Talking St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf - Kansas City; Opening in 1995, we are the only auditory-oral school in the Greater Kansas City area. This method "unlocks" language for deaf children with cochlear implants and hearing aids, teaching them to listen, think and speak, just as a "typical" child; Golfing for Talking; Shotgun start tournament with 18 holes of golf, starting with a continental breakfast, beverages, snacks, buffet dinner, contests, prizes, awards ceremony, and auction featuring children's art; Falcon Ridge Golf Club; Noon; $175. Contact Brian Riegel: 8835 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS 66215 or 913-383-3535 or briegel@sjid.org or www.sjid.org.
4th Annual School Bell Breakfast Strong City School Fund; Provides scholarships and school grants to three urban core Catholic schools educating more than 450 students. Strong City School Fund is a program of Bright Futures Fund; 4th Annual School Bell Breakfast; The breakfast celebrates Kansas City's urban core Catholic schools. Meet children from the schools, listen to alumni stories and learn how the Strong City Schools are filled with children who are thriving; Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 7:30 a.m.; $30. Contact Kerry Essman: P.O. Box 419037, Kansas City, MO 64141 or 816-714-2362 or essman@diocesekcsj.org or www.strongcityschoolfund.org.
Rose Award Luncheon The American Stroke Foundation; Rose Award Luncheon; Congressman Dennis Moore will receive the Rose Award for Philanthropy and Community Leadership; Homestead Country Club; 11:30 a.m.; $50. Contact Sharon Schumacher: 5960 Dearborn Street, Suite 100, Mission, KS 66202 or 913-649-1776 sharon@americanstroke.org or www.americanstroke.org.
Shave to Save American Cancer Society; Hope Lodge at Quality Hill is a free, temporary housing facility for patients battling cancer. The Hope Lodge has served more than 7,500 individuals and their caregivers since its doors opened in 2000. All proceeds from this event benefit the Hope Lodge of Kansas City; Shave to Save; A fun and unique event, where men and women volunteer to raise money and have their heads shaved in honor or in memory of someone who has been touched by cancer. The event features a luncheon and entertainment. Sign up to be a 2012 Shavee; The Midland by AMC; 11:30 a.m.; $100. Contact Jonnae Hill: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105 or 816-218-7278 or jonnae.hill@cancer.org or www.shavetosave.org.
Man & Woman of the Year The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer, every 10 minutes someone loses their life. There are nearly one million Americans living with a blood cancer. The LLS mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and families; Man & Woman of the Year; Join the 2012 candidates for an exciting evening that includes dinner, drinks, silent and live auctions and the announcement of the 2012 Man & Woman of the Year; Harrah's North Kansas City Hotel & Casino; 6 p.m.; free admission. Contact Lauren Scheldrup: 6811 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 202, Mission, KS 66202 or 913-262-1515 or lauren.scheldrup@lls.org or www.mwoy.org/kc.
A Legendary Evening Providence Saint John Foundation; The Foundation secures, manages and distributes gifts to support its affiliate hospitals, Providence Medical Center and Saint John Hospital, which have been at the center of healing in Wyandotte, Leavenworth and Northern Johnson Counties for generations of families; A Legendary Evening; Guests will enjoy delicious cocktails, dinner, gourmet desserts, dancing, and entertainment under the stars at one of the most extraordinary venues in Kansas City!; Livestrong Sporting Park at Village West Parkway; 7 p.m.; ticket price to be determined. Contact Nicole Levy: 8929 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66112 or 913-596-4151 or nicole.levy@providence-health.org or www.psjf.org.
Kansas City Heart Walk American Heart Association; The nation's oldest and largest voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. These diseases, America's number one and number three killers, and all other cardiovascular diseases affect 81 million American adults; Kansas City Heart Walk; The Walk creates an opportunity to improve one's health by walking and simultaneously working to raise funds to help fight heart disease and stroke. This wellness/festival-like event is for families to learn, be active and have fun; Theis Park; 8 a.m. Contact Jennifer Everett: 6800 West 93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-652-1915 or jennifer.everett@heart.org or www.kcheartwalk.org.
Starlight Theatre Annual Benefit Gala Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City; Presenting live Broadway entertainment since 1951, the non-profit is Kansas City's oldest and largest performing arts organization. Seating nearly 8,000 people, Starlight Theater is an historic outdoor theatre located on 16 acres in Swope Park; Starlight Theatre Annual Benefit Gala; A black-tie event that supports the theatre's education and outreach programs as well as annual Broadway programming and operations. Guests enjoy an evening of cocktails, fine dining and outstanding entertainment. The annual Star Award is presented at the event; Starlight Theatre; 7 p.m.; $300. Contact Kelli Jenkins: 4600 Starlight Road, Kansas City, MO 64132 or 816-997-1127 or kelli.jenkins@kcstarlight.com or www.kcstarlight.com.
5th Annual Tee It Up for SIDS Golf Tournament SIDS Resources; SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is the leading cause of infant death between one month and one year of age. SIDS Resources is the only non-profit organization in the Kansas City Area that is dedicated to fighting the tragedy of SIDS through education, which teaches steps to significantly reduce the risk of SIDS. Additionally, SIDS Resources provides bereavement support to those who have lost a child to SIDS. All services are provided free of charge; 5th Annual Tee It Up for SIDS Golf Tournament; The golf tournament includes breakfast and lunch; Swope Memorial Golf Course; 8 a.m.; $100. Contact Melissa Merriam: 4051 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-569-6956 or mmerriam@sidsresources.org or www.sidsresources.org.
4th Annual Golf Tournament - Birdies, Bogeys and Buddies The Shadow Buddies Foundation; The Foundation provides condition specific dolls designed to be a friend "just like me" for hundreds of thousands of medically challenged children around the world. Our Buddies represent more than 25 conditions, and we have distributed more than 850,000 Buddies since 1995; 4th Annual Golf Tournament - Birdies, Bogeys and Buddies; Join Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Matt Cassel and Shadow Buddies Foundation Co-founder Miles Postlethwait as they host this popular golf tournament. This hole-in-one event supports our Backpack Program, providing specialty camps with backpacks perfect for easing campers' first day jitters; Deer Creek Golf Club; 11:30 a.m.; $125. Contact Marty Postlethwait: 14700 West 107th Street, Suite 100, Lenexa, KS 66215 or 913-642-4646 or buddies@shadowbuddies.org or www.shadowbuddies.org.
Legacy Invitational Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City; Big Brothers Big Sisters provides mentors to children facing adversity. Children who are matched with a Big Brother or Sister receive better grades, are less likely to use drugs and are more likely to graduate high school and college; Legacy Invitational; The Legacy Invitational has been designed for community and business leaders as the premier client entertainment golf tournament in our area. Players are treated to an extravagant gift salon and unmatched player amenities; Loch Loyd; 8 a.m.; $5,000/foursome. Contact Erica Ostroski: 3908 Washington Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-777-2880 or erica@bbbskc.org or www.bbbskc.org.
Saint Luke's Hospice Golf Tournament Saint Luke's Hospice; Saint Luke's Hospice Golf Tournament; A four-person scramble format, breakfast adn an awards luncheon; all players will receive player gifts; Staley Farms Golf Club; 8:30 a.m.; $175. Contact Melissa Tinklepaugh: 3100 Broadway, Suite 1000, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-360-8009 or mtinklepaugh@saint-lukes.org or www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org/hospice.
Hope Takes Flight Celebrity Golf Classic Hope House; Hope House services form a safety net of prevention, education and support for more than 10,000 victims of abuse every year. Hope House provides shelter and comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence in the Kansas City metro area with shelter locations in Lee's Summit and Independence; Hope Takes Flight Celebrity Golf Classic; The Golf Classic features teams of five, as celebrities are assigned to play with foursomes, in addition to brunch, dinner, prizes, and a silent auction; Creekmoor Golf Club in Raymore; 11:45 a.m.; $300. Contact Libby Connor: P.O. Box 577, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 or 816-257-9334 or lconnor@hopehouse.net or www.hopehouse.net.
25th Annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater KC; BIAKS exists to improve the quality of life for people with brain injuries, as well as for their families. We are the only organization in Kansas serving individuals with brain injury and the professionals who treat them working to provide better outcomes for the survivor and loved ones; 25th Annual Amy Thompson Run for Brain Injury; Memorial Day 2012 will mark the 25th anniversary of this Kansas City tradition. We feature an 8K and two-mile run/walk through beautiful Loose Park neighborhoods. Following the race, our Kiddie Dash allows the youngest competitors to join in the fun! Military and group rates available; Loose Park Pavilion; 8 a.m.; $25. Contact Kate Kershaw: 6701 West 64th Street, Suite 120, Overland Park, KS 66202 or 913-754-8883 or kkershaw@biaks.org or www.amythompsonrun.org.
