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Jazzoo Kansas City Zoo; Jazzoo; Approximately 80 Kansas City restaurants participate each year in Jazzoo, providing delicious bites from their special menus. Jazzoo guests are entertained by continuous live music from local artists; This year's performers include The Orchestra, The Zeros, Change of Heart, Decoy, The Samantha Fish Blues Band, Everette Devan, DJ Kirby Ham, and Millie Edwards; Kansas City Zoo; 6:30 p.m.; $175. Contact Emily Clark: 6800 Zoo Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 or 816-513-5706 or emilyclark@fotzkc.org or www.kansascityzoo.org.

Music in the Garden Symphony Women's Association; Music in the Garden; Jazz music with light fare; at the home of Maggie and Leon Jacobs; 2 p.m.; $25. Contact Barbara Holzmark: 3016 West 84th Street, Leawood, KS, 66206 or 913-381-8222.

Walk to Remember Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care; A non-profit organization that has been enhancing life for the seriously ill and their families in nine counties in Kansas and Missouri since 1980; Walk to Remember; Participants can celebrate the life of a loved one by walking as little or as much as desired; food, drinks, games, and activities; The Memory Garden offers a place to include a photo of a loved one to place on the Memory Wall; Avila University; 9 a.m.; $25. Contact Mary Zahner Bauer: 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114 or 816-276-2625 or mbauer@kchospice.org or www.kansascityhospice.org.

Garden Tour The John Wornall House Musuem; A fully restored antebellum house that now functions as a hands-on museum and education center for Civil War and Missouri history; Garden Tour; Tour some of Kansas City's most beautiful gardens; Kansas City local gardens; 9 a.m.; $15. Contact Kandice Walker: 6115 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64113 or 816-444-1858 or kandice@wornallhouse.org or www.wornallhouse.org.

The Magic of Nutterland Vanderslice Committee of the Kansas City Art Institute; The Magic of Nutterland; An Alice in Wonderland experience to celebrate the 125th Anniversary of the Kansas City Art Institute with music by Marc Injerillo and food presented by Lon Lane; at the home of Sonya and James B. Nutter, Jr.; 6:30 p.m.; $75. Contact Laura Payne: 816-802-3468 or advancement@kcai.edu.

Tour de Forks 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; Tour de Forks; An opportunity to sample a variety of food from area restaurants via a progressive restaurant tour including some of Kansas City's finest and most popular restaurants; proceeds benefit Sunflower House and Charlie's House Country Club Plaza; tour times: 4:30, 5:25 and 6:20 p.m.; $80. Contact Jenny Holton: P.O. Box 17-1487, Kansas City, KS 66117 or 913-371-2303 or jlwjcks@sbcglobal.net or www.jlwjc.org.

Trent Green Golf Classic Ronald McDonald House Charities - Kansas City; Ronald McDonald House Charities provides a home away from home for families who travel to Kansas City for their child's medical care. Our mission is to reduce the burden of childhood illness on children and their families; Trent Green Golf Classic; Join friends for a fun round of golf with the format of your choice: two-best net or scramble shotgun. Enjoy golfing camaraderie, great food, drinks, and prizes; Leawood South Country Club; 8 a.m.; $500. Contact Whitney Zeiler: 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-842-8321 or wzeiler@rmhckc.org or www.rmhckc.org.

The Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City; Our service is based on a one-to-one relationship between an adult volunteer and an at-risk child. Volunteers serve as friends, mentors and role models, helping children (who are primarily from one-parent homes) gain greater self-confidence; The Legacy Invitational Golf Tournament; A premiere client entertainment golf tournament designed for community and business leaders. The day will include an extravagant gift salon, gourmet breakfast, foursome concierge, and reception following the tournament; The National Golf Club of Kansas City; 8:30 a.m.; $5,000 per foursome. Contact Erica Ostroski: 3908 Washington, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-777-2880 or erica@bbbskc.org or www.bbbskc.org.

26th Annual Lakemary Jim Colbert Golf Classic Lakemary Center; A year-round, private, non-profit organization that is committed to providing the fullest possible range of living, working and learning options to the children and adults with developmental disabilities that we serve; 26th Annual Lakemary Jim Colbert Golf Classic; Scramble golf tournament includes lunch, cart, green fees, beverages, gifts, silent and live auctions, and awards dinner for golfers and guests; Blue Hills Golf & Country Club; 10:30 a.m.; $500. Contact Abby Hardwick: 100 Lakemary Drive, Paola, KS 66071 or 913-557-4000 or ahardwick@lakemaryctr.org or www.lakemaryctr.org.

The Sixth Annual Base Ball Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kansas City - RBI; 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; Burgers and Base Ball; Gear up in your favorite casual baseball style and join us for a baseball-inspired evening featuring a smashing menu, free-flowing libations, an all-star lineup of great music, batting cage, interactive games, silent auction, and much more; Negro Leagues Baseball Museum and American Jazz Museum; 7:30 p.m.; $150. 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.

A New Garden Party Powell Gardens; In 2009, Powell Gardens opened our nation's largest edible landscape, the Heartland Harvest Garden. The garden is an experience that embraces the Midwest's spirit of place and inspires an appreciation for the importance of plants in our lives; A New Garden Party; An extraordinary food and wine experience in the Heartland Harvest Garden featuring fresh foods of the season; Powell Gardens; 6 p.m.; ticket price to be determined. Contact Don Schreiner: 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061 or 816-697-2600 or dschreiner@powellgardens.org or www.powellgardens.org.

Dog-n-Jog The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City; The oldest humane society in Kansas City, serving pets and their people since 1912. We are a no-kill shelter and provide spay/neuter and preventative vet care. Our Ray of Hope program with the Kansas City, Kansas Animal Control has lowered their kill rate to four percent a month; Dog-n-Jog; A one and two-mile run/walk for people and their dogs. Enjoy agility demos, free pup cones, dog caricature artist, pet photography, dog costume contest, and much more; Country Club Plaza at Ward Parkway and Central; 7 a.m.; $25. Contact Robin Rowland: 5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66104 or 913-596-1000 or robin@hsgkc.org or www.hsgkc.org.

Ability Quest: Run, Walk, Stroll or Roll The Rehabilitation Institute of Kansas City; We are Kansas City's only provider of both medical rehabilitation and employment placement services. Annually, we help more than 2,500 children and adults with disabilities achieve independence at home, school or work and the community; Ability Quest: Run, Walk, Stroll, or Roll; Join the fun and help pave the way for children and adults with disabilities! Our second annual event will consist of a 5K run and one-mile walk in Midtown Kansas City. Guests will receive an event T-shirt and party with live music, fitness demonstrations and food; Berkley Riverfront Park; 8 a.m.; $25. Contact Tara Mulford: 3011 Baltimore, Kansas City, MO 64108 or 816-751-7901 or tara.mulford@rehabkc.org or www.rehabkc.org.

Boogie to Broadway 2010: Raise Your Voice for JFS Jewish Family Services; JFS supports and strengthens the Jewish and general communities by providing high quality programs and services which address the needs of individuals and families dealing with crises as well as the everyday challenges of life. JFS offers more than 25 programs that serve more than 3,000 families every year; Boogie to Broadway 2010: Raise Your Voice for JFS; A family-friendly music competition featuring pop hits and Broadway classics, directed by area music directors and sung by three choirs made up of members of the community from age eight to 80. Ultimately, the fate of the choirs rests with the audience, as audience members vote throughout the evening for their favorites; Yardley Hall at Johnson County Community College; 6:30 p.m.; $9. Contact Adrienne Kizer: 5801 West 115th Street, Suite 103, Overland Park, KS 66211 or 913-327-8250 or akizer@jfskc.org or www.jfskc.org.

New Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction Powell Gardens; New Garden Party and Rare Plant Auction; An evening under the stars and the chance to acquire rare botanical finds plus breathtaking garden art and decor. The party begins with hors d/oeuvres, cocktails and a silent auction, followed by a live auction during dinner and dessert; Powell Gardens; 5 p.m.; $150. Contact Don Schreiner: 1609 NW US Highway 50, Kingsville, MO 64061 or 816-697-2600 or dschreiner@powellgardens.org or www.powellgardens.org.

June Jubilee SAFEHOME; SAFEHOME's mission is to break the cycle of domestic violence and partner abuse for victims and their children by providing shelter, advocacy, counseling, and prevention education in our community. Each year, SAFEHOME services more than 6,500 victims of domestic violence; June Jubilee; The event features dinner, live and silent auctions, entertainment, and a short program; Doubletree Hotel; 5:30 p.m.; $125. Contact Susan Lebovitz: P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park, KS 66204 or 913-432-9300 or slebovitz@safehome-ks.org or www.safehome-ks.org.

8th Annual Fr. Joseph M. Freeman, S.J. Golf Classic Rockhurst University; Rockhurst University exists to transform lives by creating a learning community centered on excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Rockhurst is Catholic and Jesuit, involved in the life and growth of the city and region and committed to the service of the contemporary world; 8th Annual Fr. Joseph M. Freeman, S.J. Golf Classic; Scramble golf tournament includes lunch, cart and green fees, awards dinner, and auction. Proceeds support the athletic department and student athletes; Milburn Golf and Country Club; 1 p.m.; $250. Contact Tori Snowden: 1100 Rockhurst Road, Kansas City, MO 64110 or 816-501-4807 or tori.snowden@rockhurst.edu or www.rockhurst.edu.

Justice for All Luncheon Legal Aid of Western Missouri; A non-profit organization that provides free legal services to individuals and families living in poverty, so that they may have the necessities of food, shelter, health care, and safety. Legal Aid serves a 40-county area in Western Missouri; Justice for All Luncheon; Guests will enjoy a thought-provoking and dynamic program featuring Morris Dees, famed civil rights attorney and co-founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center; Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown; noon; ticket price to be determined. Contact Karen Cutliff: 1125 Grand Boulevard, Suite 1900, Kansas City, MO 64106 or 816-474-1413 or kcutliff@lawmo.org or www.lawmo.org.

23rd Annual Sounds In Kansas City Golf Classic Midwest Ear Institute; Celebrating 30 years of service to the Kansas City community, Midwest Ear Institute continues to work to improve the quality of life for persons with hearing loss by restoring or improving their hearing. MEI works with people with balance disorders or tinnitus; 23rd Annual Sounds In Kansas City Golf Classic; Enjoy an early morning golf scramble followed by a delicious lunch and awards ceremony; Deer Creek Golf Club; 8 a.m.; $200. Contact Irwin Herrero: 4200 Pennsylvania, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-932-1660 or iherrero@saint-lukes.org or www.saintlukeshealthsystem.org.

Rev Up reStart; An interfaith ministry committed to providing shelter and supportive services to homeless men, women, youth, and families with the goal of helping them move toward independence and self-sufficiency; Rev Up; Dinner and auction is held at the wonderful Armacost Museum, which houses an eclectic collection of fully restored vintage automobiles. The evening's festivities will also include a buffet dinner and live and silent auctions. Attire is business or business casual; Armacost Museum; 6 p.m.; ticket price to be determined. Contact: 918 East 9th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106 or 816-472-5664 or www.restartinc.org.

The Jewel Ball The Jewel Ball; A debutante presentation of longstanding civic and cultural significance, which benefits two of Kansas City's greatest assets, the Kansas City Symphony and The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; 7:30 p.m.; $250. Contact Mrs. Eric Thor Jager: 3201 West 69th Street, Mission Hills, KS 66208 or 913-362-5666.

St. Mary's Medical Center Golf Classic St. Mary's Medical Center Foundation; The Foundation raises funds for and encourages community support of the mission of St. Mary's Medical Center which is to provide the highest quality healthcare for body, mind and spirit, with a special concern for the poor; St. Mary's Medical Center Golf Classic; This 30th annual golf event was started by the auxiliary before the hospital opened in Blue Springs; Blue Springs Country Club; 7:30 a.m.; $175. Contact Suzanne Dell-St. Clair: 201 NW R.D. Mize Road, Blue Springs, MO 64014 or 816-655-5366 or suzanne.dellstclair@carondelet.com or www.stmaryskc.com.

Bishop Boland's Catholic Charities Golf Classic Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph; Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph has recently saved more than 300 family homes with its foreclosure intervention services. Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph brings hope to hundreds of Missouri's children in foster care through compassionate case management and advocacy; Bishop Boland's Catholic Charities Golf Classic; Golf, games and fun at an all-new location. Join us for a great day on the links in support of families; Shoal Creek Golf Course; 1 p.m.; $300. Contact Moira Healy: 301 East Armour Boulevard, Suite 620, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-714-2376 or mhealy@ccharities.com or www.catholiccharities-kcsj.org.

19th Annual Gillis Golf Classic Gillis Center; The mission of Gillis is to help at-risk children and their families become contributing members of the community through education, counseling and social services; 19th Annual Gillis Golf Classic; 18 holes of golf, great gifts, lunch, prizes, am awards celebration, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres; Oakwood Country Club; 11 a.m.; $275. Contact Leslie Brock: 8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO, 64114 or 816-508-3556 or leslie.brock@gillis.org or www.gillis.org.

Diamond of Dreams: Taking the Field for Operation Breakthrough Kansas City Royals - Royals Charities; Royals Charities strives to address the needs of the community and enhance the quality of life for area citizens by supporting programs of impact that invest in children, education and neighborhoods. Since its creation Royals Charities has helped to make a difference in the lives of Kansas Citians and neighboring communities; Diamond of Dreams: Taking the Field for Operation Breakthrough; On the field at Kauffman Stadium... grab a bite at first, steal a dance at second, sip a cocktail at third, then slide into home for charity. A special evening on the field with live music, local restaurants, exclusive silent auction items, and fireworks; Kauffman Stadium; 7 p.m.; $100. Contact Joy Sedlacek: One Royal Way, Kansas City, MO 64129 or 816-504-4149 or joy.sedlacek@royals.com or www.royals.com/royalscharities.

Golf Baby Golf Truman Medical Centers Charitable Foundation; Truman Medical Centers is the teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The two-hospital system serves as the primary safety-net hospital in the metropolitan area providing more than $90 million annually in uncompensated care to the area's uninsured and underserved; Golf Baby Golf; Don't miss one of the most anticipated golf events in Jackson County! Get the royal treatment while supporting the expansion of the TMC Lakewood Family Birthplace. This is part of a four million dollar capital campaign; WinterStone Golf Course, Independence; 9 a.m.; $1,200 per team. Contact Leslie High: 7900 Lee's Summit Road, Kansas City, MO 64139 or 816-404-8031 or leslie.high@tmcmed.org or www.golfbabygolf.org.

Ice Cream Festival The Children's Place; Since 1978, The Children's Place has provided therapeutic services, together with an accredited early childhood education program, to the community's youngest children who have survived abuse, neglect and trauma; Ice Cream Festival; The first annual Ice Cream Festival will provide guests with an opportunity to sample treats from many ice cream vendors and enjoy family-friendly activities; Crown Center; 11 a.m.; $5. Contact Roxane Hill: 2 East 59th Street, Kansas City, MO 64113 or 816-363-1898 or hillr@tcpkc.org or www.childrensplacekc.org.

Stems: A Garden Soiree Arts & Recreation Foundation of Overland Park; The Foundation supports Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead, Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens and Public Art Programs in Overland Park. Last year the Foundation served more than 750,000 children and adults; Stems: A Garden Soiree; Guests are greeted with hand-painted wine glasses, as they stroll through the gardens enjoying delicious food and drink at 15-themed areas along with visual and performing arts. The evening culminates with a lavish fireworks display; Overland Park Arboretum & Botanical Gardens; 6 p.m.; $85. Contact Teresa Stohs: P.O. Box 26392, Overland Park, KS 66225 or 913-895-6200 or teresa.stohs@artsandrec-op.org or www.artsandrec-op.org.

Chefs Classic Harvesters; Chefs Classic; A gourmet gala to benefit hunger relief feature delicious bites from KayCee's top chefs; The American Restaurant; 5:30 p.m.; $250. Contact Ellen Feldhausen: 816-929-3066 or efeldhausen@harvesters.org or www.harvesters.org.

Art of the Car Concours 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; Art of the Car Concours; The largest vintage car show in Kansas City featuring a wide variety of vintage, classic and special interest vehicles belonging to Kansas City area and national collectors. Vintage motorcycles, bicycles, race cars, and fire trucks also are included in the show; KCAI Campus; 10 a.m.; $10. Contact Liz Murray: 4415 Warwick Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-802-3458 or emurray@kcai.eduor www.kcai.edu/artofthecar.

RED Development Duck Derby Children's Therapeutic Learning Center; Children's TLC provides early childhood special education and therapy service to children from birth to age eight with disabilities including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, autism, hearing impairment, and speech and language delays. Each child has an individualized program designed to meet his or her unique learning needs; RED Development Duck Derby; Adopt a duck and join in the fun as thousands of rubber ducks race down Brush Creek at the Country Club Plaza; Brush Creek at the Country Club Plaza; 11 a.m.; $5 per duck. Contact Stephanie Volk: 3101 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or 816-756-0780 or svolk@childrenstlc.org or www.childrenstlc.org.