WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards Celebration

WIN for KC; A national leader in empowering girls and women through sports and fitness. WIN for KC exists because its volunteers and contributors believe in the physical and emotional well-being of girls and women through involvement in sports and fitness; WIN for KC Women's Sports Awards Celebration; Celebrate gender equality in sports with Billie Jean King! WIN for KC welcomes special keynote speaker Billie Jean King and honors her achievements as well as the great accomplishments of six outstanding women in our community and all-female high school state champions from the Kansas City area; Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel; 11:30 a.m.; $75. Contact Ashley Broockerd: 1308 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64105 or 816-389-4191 or abroockerd@sportkc.org or www.winforkc.org.

All In For A Cure

The University of Kansas Cancer Center; All In For A Cure - The Brady Stanton Memorial Texas Hold 'Em Tournament and Bash; Guests will enjoy a lively poker tournament; 810 Zone on the Plaza; 11:00 a.m., and Drexel Hall; 6:30 p.m.; $85. Contact info@allinforacure.org or www.allinforacure.org.

Martinis Gala 2010, A Rock 'N Roll Fantasy

Animal Haven; Animal Haven is Greater Kansas City's largest no-kill Shelter. In 2008, we provided food, shelter, and medical care to more than 3,600 homeless pets; Martinis Gala 2010, A Rock 'N Roll Fantasy; Guests can expect a fun-filled evening helping homeless pets. Martinis Gala 2010 will feature a dinner as well as a live and silent auction. Guests will also get to mix and mingle with the cutest four-legged friends; Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 5 p.m.; $125. Contact Christie Tant: 9800 West 67th Street, Merriam, KS 66203 or 913-944-4194 or ctant@animalhavenkc.org or www.animalhavenkc.org.

Bayou Bash

Horizon Academy; A private school specializing in helping children with learning disabilities, grades one through 12, who are struggling in traditional school settings. Our goal is to return students to their traditional schools with success in academics, self-advocacy, social and organizational skills; Bayou Bash; The sixth annual Bayou Bash will be a night celebrating Mardi Gras, where guests can let loose, while helping raise funds for scholarships and programs at Horizon Academy. This fun evening includes authentic Cajun cuisine, silent and live auctions, dancing to the beat of KOKOMO, and awards for best costumes; Starlight Theatre; 6 p.m.; $100. Contact Natalie Upp: 4901 Reinhardt Drive, Suite A, Roeland Park, KS 66205 or 913-422-0254 or nupp@horizon-academy.com or www.horizon-academy.com.

Art for the Children

Medical Missions Foundation; Medical Missions Foundation provides aid to indigent people throughout the world. Our primary commitment is to provide surgical and medical care for children to enhance each child's opportunity for a better life; Art for the Children; Celebrating its 14th year, this formal evening includes silent and live auctions, featuring works from some of the nation's best artists; The Westin Crown Center Hotel; 6 p.m.; $150. Contact Jane Savidge: 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 510, Overland Park, KS 66202 or 913-338-0343 or jane@mmfworld.org or www.mmfworld.org.

The Bacchus Ball

The Bacchus Foundation; Formed in 1955, The Bacchus Foundation is a philanthropic, social and service organization which introduces and integrates young adults into Kansas City's civic, cultural and educational communities; The Bacchus Ball; The 55th annual Ball is a black-tie affair to benefit the Child Protection Center of Kansas City. The event is all-inclusive with a live auction and entertainment; Madrid Theatre; 7 p.m.; $100. Contact Lea Nickell: 913-748-3047 or lnickell@lansingtradegroup.com or www.bacchuskc.org.  

Children's Theater Premiere

Junior League of Wyandotte and Johnson Counties; An organization of women dedicated 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; Children's Theater Premiere; Celebrating its 65th year of producing plays for children in Wyandotte and Johnson counties; this year's production is Sleeping Beauty; Wyandotte High School; 3 p.m.; free admission. Contact Michelle Jones: P.O. Box 17-1487, Kansas City, KS 66117 or 913-371-2303 or jlwjcks@sbcglobal.net or www.jlwjc.org.

Code Red

The Millennial League; The Millennial League is hosting Code Red, a fundraiser that assists in funding organizations that provide services to those dealing with HIV/AIDS and promoting public education about HIV infections. The mistress of ceremonies for the event is the sometimes bawdy, yet always adorable Dirty Dorothy. The Zeros will provide entertainment and DJ NoMathmatics will spin the beats. The theme will be "Val-O-Ween" and guests are encouraged to dress up in their most creative Valentine's Day costumes; Madrid Theatre; 8 p.m.; $20. For tickets, visit codered.eventbrite.com or www.asfkc.org/millenniallleague.

28th Annual Valentine Gala

Sunflower House; Our mission is to protect children in the community from physical and sexual abuse through education, advocacy, and forensic and medical services; 28th Annual Valentine Gala; The evening includes a pre-event cocktail party, live and silent auctions, fine dining, dancing, and entertainment; Overland Park Sheraton; 6 p.m.; $150. Contact Allison McLain: 15440 West 65th Street, Shawnee, KS 66217 or 913-631-5800 or allison@sunflowerhouse.org or www.sunflowerhouse.org.

Red Hot Night

Hands and Hearts for Children; Hands and Hearts for Children is an auxiliary of Children's Mercy Hospital, whose mission is to financially support Children's Mercy Hospital and cultivate volunteer leadership; Red Hot Night; The 2010 event will benefit the Pediatric Cancer Research Experimental Therapeutic Program. The event will include a social hour with live jazz music, a super silent auction section, live auction, dinner, and much more; Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center Grand Ballroom; 6 p.m.; $150. Contact Megan Day: 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-346-1344 or mmday@cmh.edu or www.childrensmercy.org.

Romantic Revels

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival; The Heart of America Shakespeare Festival is entering its 18th year of presenting free professional productions in Southmoreland Park. In addition, the Festival provides year-round, in-school and weekend workshops and classes for youth ages eight to 18 and summer camps in nine metro area locations; Romantic Revels; A romantic evening in the spirit of Romeo and Juliet, featuring martini bars and cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, silent auction, and dancing to the music of KOKOMO; InterContinental Kansas City at the Plaza; 7 p.m.; $200. Contact Sidonie Garrett: 3619 Broadway, Suite 2, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-531-7728 or sgarrett@kcshakes.org or www.kcshakes.org.

Heart Ball, 23rd Annual

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, claim nearly 870,000 lives a year; Heart Ball, 23rd Annual; Red-tie gala that attracts Our Town's top medical professionals and corporate leaders; Overland Park Convention Center; 6 p.m.; $350. Contact Anna Crossley: 6800 West 93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-652-1902 or anna.crossley@heart.org or www.americanheart.org/kansascity.

125th Anniversary Gala

Kansas City Art Institute; A private, independent four-year college of art and design, awarding the bachelor of fine arts degree. Founded in 1885, KCAI is Kansas City's oldest arts organization; 125th Anniversary Gala; Be a part of history as KCAI celebrates its 125 years of educating student artists. The black-tie optional event will feature an unforgettable performance by internationally-acclaimed artist and KCAI alumnus Nick Cave; Grand Ballroom at the Kansas City Convention Center; 6:30 p.m.; $150. Contact Elisabeth Farr: 4415 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-802-3483 or efarr@kcai.edu or www.kcai.edu/gala.

Girls' Night In

The University of Kansas Hospital; Ensuring excellent patient care through exceptional learning, teaching and research; Girls' Night In; A fun evening with friends to educate women about heart health issues featuring guest speaker Bob Greene; Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel; 5:30 p.m.; $100. Contact Vikkie Wiese: 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Suite 302, Westwood, KS 66205 or 913-588-8888 or vwiese@kumc.edu or www.achangeofheartkc.org. 

Kids Night Out 2010

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City; The Clubs' mission is to promote the development of self-esteem, values and skills for boys and girls, ages five to 18, with special emphasis on youth from disadvantaged circumstances. The Clubs are inspiring our youth (more than 6,000 members) to live out their greatest dreams; Kids Night Out 2010; Enjoy dinner, silent and live auctions and a program featuring a special celebrity guest star; business attire; Michael Douglas is the featured guest; past guests include Julie Andrews, John Lithgow, John Travolta, and Cuba Gooding, Jr.; Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel; 5 p.m.; $300. Contact Julie O'Rourke: 6301 Rockhill Road, Suite 303, Kansas City, MO 64131 or 816-361-3600 or giving@helpkckids.org or www.helpkckids.org.

Red Ball

American Red Cross; The American Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. All disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people; Red Ball; An elegant evening of dinner, dancing and more! Guests will enjoy dinner, a spectacular live auction and live entertainment; Sprint Center; 6:30 p.m.; $175. Contact Courtney Johanning: 211 West Armour Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-841-5259 or johanningc@arckc.org or www.kcredcross.org.

39th Annual Scholarship Ball

Benedictine College; Located in Atchison, Kansas, Benedictine is a liberal arts college and is rated one of America's Best by U.S. News & World Report. Benedictine is one of only 240 colleges named a "leader in educational excellence" and one of two schools in Kansas profiled in the Colleges of Distinction guidebook; 39th Annual Scholarship Ball; Awards ceremony for Cross of the Order of St. Benedict recipients. The black-tie optional event includes a cocktail reception, dinner, entertainment by Benedictine students, live and "Fund-a-Raven" auctions, and dancing to the Michael Beers band; The Westin Crown Center Hotel; 4:30 p.m.; $150. Contact Sue Durkin: 1020 North 2nd Street, Atchison, KS 66002 or 913-360-7401 or sdurkin@benedictine.edu or www.benedictine.edu.

Once Upon A Time

The Children's SPOT @ Saint Luke's Hospital; The Children's SPOT celebrates 30 years of providing early and intense pediatric therapy to infants and toddlers with disabilities and developmental delays. Thanks to community support, more than 500 children each year receive individual, group or screening services, regardless of ability to pay; Once Upon A Time; A unique child-centered gala for children and their families. The evening features imaginative table decorations created by each table host, great food, entertainment for children of all ages, and dancing; Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 5 p.m.; $75. Contact Diane Larsen: 4333 Pennsylvania Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-932-7489 or dlarsen@saint-lukes.org or www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org.

Hoops & Sneakers Gala

American Diabetes Association; The mission of the ADA is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. In Kansas City, 320,000 people (one in seven people) have diabetes; Hoops & Sneakers Gala; As a signature fundraising event, the Gala event features live and silent auctions, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and dancing; Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel; 6 p.m.; $125. Contact Linda Crider: 10580 Barkley Street, Suite 400, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-383-8210 or lcrider@diabetes.org or www.diabetes.org/kansascity.

The Tricky Part

Child Protection Center; The mission of the Child Protection Center (CPC) is to reduce trauma to children and families after a report of child abuse. The CPC was founded in 1996. Since that time more than 8,000 children and families have been served; The Tricky Part; A one-man play written and performed by award-winning Broadway actor, Martin Moran, is one of the most heralded one-man plays in recent history and was called by The New York Times, "a translucent memoir of a play..." It won a 2004 Obie Award and two Drama Desk nominations, including Outstanding Drama; American Heartland Theater; 6 p.m.; $100. Contact Sarah Guthrie: 816-361-9979 or admin@cpckc.org or www.cpckc.org.

23rd Annual Rose Brooks Center Cabaret

Rose Brooks Center; A comprehensive domestic violence facility that offers prevention programming, crisis intervention, emergency shelter, and other supportive services to thousands of women and children each year; 23rd Annual Rose Brooks Center Cabaret; A festive evening that features live entertainment in an intimate setting; Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 5 p.m.; $500. Contact Nancy Wormington: P.O. Box 320599, Kansas City, MO 64132 or 816-523-5550 or nwormington@rosebrooks.org.