Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Kansas City; Working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community and joining more than one million breast cancer survivors and activists around the globe as part of the world's largest and most progressive grassroots network fighting breast cancer; Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; Since our Race began in 1992, more than $6 million has been raised to fund breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in the Kansas City area. Our annual Race gives breast cancer survivors an opportunity to celebrate their survival with their family and friends; Union Station Kansas City; 6 a.m.; $30. Contact Aimee Tilley: 1111 Main, Suite 450, Kansas City, MO 64105 or 816-842-0410 or atilley@komenkansascity.org or www.komenkansas.org.  

SAFEHOME's 17th Annual Golf Tournament

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; SAFEHOME's 17th Annual Golf Tournament; A four-person scramble that includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch, contest prizes, snacks, and beverages; Nicklaus Golf Club at LionsGate; 9:30 a.m.; $250. Contact Michele Pfeiffer: P.O. Box 4563, Overland Park, KS 66204 or 913-432-9300 or mpfeiffer@safehome-ks.org or www.safehome-ks.org.  

The Little Black Dress of Design

Winston's Village Foundation; The Little Black Dress of Design; Join HGTV Design Star Season 3 winner, Jennifer Bertrand, as she teaches the basics of interior design; Unity Temple on the Plaza; 7 p.m.; $25. Contact 913-324-5700 or www.reallife101.com

Kansas City Festival of Wine and Food - Wine Maker Dinner

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; Kansas City Festival of Wine and Food - Wine Maker Dinner; Black-tie evening featuring an exclusive five-course wine dinner enjoyed among friends; J. Gilbert's Wood Fired Steaks and Seafood; 6:30 p.m.; $250. Contact Jamayla Long: 6800 West 93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-652-1907 or jamayla.long@heart.org or www.americanheart.org.

Kansas City Festival of Wine and Food, 15th Annual - Grand Tasting

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; Kansas City Festival of Wine and Food, 15th Annual - Grand Tasting; Wine novices and wine lovers alike will have the opportunity to choose from more than 300 wines from around the world to sample and cuisines from 20 of Kansas City's most elite restaurants; Overland Park Convention Center; 6 p.m.; $75. Contact Jamayla Long: 6800 West 93rd Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-652-1907 or jamayla.long@heart.org or www.americanheart.org.

Cattle Baron's Ball

American Cancer Society; The ACS is a global grassroots force of more than three million volunteers; we fight for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. We save lives by helping people stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back through research, education, advocacy, and patient services; Cattle Baron's Ball; Raising more than $11 million in the past 28 years, the proceeds from the evening go directly to fund our mission; Mildale Farm; 6 p.m.; $250. Contact Ashley Rieke: 6700 Antioch, Suite 100, Merriam, KS 66204 or 913-747-6020 or ashley.rieke@cancer.org or www.kccattlebaronsball.org.

The Research Foundation 21st Annual Golf Classic

The Research Foundation; The mission of The Research Foundation is to strengthen the community and empower people to live healthier, productive lives through our health education and scholarship programs. Proceeds support the Foundation's ThinkFirst Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Prevention Program; The Research Foundation 21st Annual Golf Classic; Golfers enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, the opportunity to compete for many prizes, hosted cocktail party, on-course silent auction, and a buffet dinner; Loch Lloyd Country Club; 12:30 p.m.; $275. Contact Rose Simone: 2316 East Meyer Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64132 or 816-276-4218 or rose@trfkc.org or www.trfkc.org.  

Shoot for the Cure to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Since 1955, the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease; Shoot for the Cure; This event combines a challenging sporting clay competition for amateur and experienced shooters on August 21st with the Wil Jenny's Western Style Dinner and Auction on August 20th; an event perfect for Kansas City-area cowboys and cowgirls; Powder Creek Shooting Park and The Lodge at Ironwoods; 9 a.m.; $100. Contact Amy Nyberg: 6950 Squibb Road, Suite 310, Mission, KS 66202 or 913-384-8997 or amyberg@cff.org or www.http://heartofamerica.cff.org.  

Hope & All That Jazz

Hope House; Hope House provides a safety net to those suffering from abuse in our community. Weaving together safety, support and hope helps victims have the ability to start a new life, free from abuse; Hope & All That Jazz; Liz and Bill Downey and Susie and Chuck Caisley are the 2010 co-chairmen; plan to have an electrifying time while enjoying silent and live auctions, a delicious dinner and an energized dessert; Kansas City Marriott Downtown; 5:30 p.m.; $200. Contact Libby Connor: P.O. Box 577, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 or 816-257-9334 or lconnor@hopehouse.net or www.hopehouse.net.

In Living Pink

Young Survival Coalition; In Living Pink; A celebration of young breast cancer survivors featuring cocktails, dancing, hors d'oeuvres; Overland Park Sheraton; 7 p.m.; $100. Contact Jennifer Johnson: 10520 Barkley, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-642-4972 or ysckansascity@youngsurvival.org or www.youngsurvival.org/kansas city.

Community Breakfast

Blue Valley Educational Foundation; The BVEF has supported educational excellence in Blue Valley schools with more than $1.78 million in grants, scholarships and special programs awarded to students and teachers since 1992; Community Breakfast; The 20th annual Community Breakfast features Superintendent Tom Trigg giving his State of the District address to the business, political, education, and parent community; Overland Park Convention Center; 7:30 a.m.; $30. Contact Laura Harsch: 15020 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS 66223 or 913-239-4109 or lharsch@bluevalleyk12.org or www.bvef.org.

Celebrating Champions 2010

Special Olympics Kansas; Celebrating Champions 2010; An all American celebration featuring Texas Roadhouse BBQ and presentations by Special Olympics athletes; at the home of Dale Moorman; 6 p.m.; $125. Contact Luke Schulte: 5280 Foxridge Drive, Mission KS 66202 or 913-236-9290 or schultel@ksso.org or www.ksso.org.

Young at Art Cocktail Party and Art Auction

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; Young at Art Cocktail Party and Art Auction; Proceeds benefit MOCSA's art and play therapy programs; Webster House;  6 p.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.

Art Unleashed

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 KCK Animal Control has lowered their kill rate to four percent a month; Art Unleashed; Live and silent auction of pet-themed artwork. More than 300 pieces of original artwork, many of which are from local Hallmark Cards artists, will be auctioned. Enjoy food from some of the best restaurants in Town; business casual attire; Hale Arena at The American Royal; 6:30 p.m.; $25. Contact Lauren Ponchur: 5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, KS 66104 or 913-596-1000 or lauren@hsgkc.org or www.hsgkc.org.

The Party of the Century

Rockhurst High School; The Party of the Century; Celebrate 100 years of Rockhurst High School with a Mass, cocktails, dinner and dancing with Atlantic Express; Rockhurst High School; 6 p.m.; $50. Contact Judie Scanlon: 816-363-2036 or jscanlon@rockhursths.edu or www.rockhursths.edu.

Party For Partnership

Health Partnership of Johnson County; The Health Partnership of Johnson County provides medical, dental and pharmacy care to low-income uninsured residents of Johnson County by mobilizing community resources; Party For Partnership; An unforgettable evening with entertainment, fine food and drinks; Overland Park Sheraton; 6 p.m.; $150. Contact Lauren Davis: 7171 West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS 66212 or 913-433-7588 or ldavis@hpcjc.org or www.hpcjc.org.

Kansas City Hospice Hop

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; Kansas City Hospice Hop; The evening includes dinner, entertainment and a silent auction; This year's theme is "The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber;" Hyatt Regency Crown Center Hotel; 6 p.m.; $195. Contact Bee Haley: 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64114 or 816-363-2600 or bhaley@kchospice.org or www.kansascityhospice.org.

Evening Under the Stars

Truman Medical Center Lakewood Auxiliary; 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; Evening Under the Stars; This wonderful evening includes a tasting of wines and beers, hor d'oeuvres, live music, art exhibits, and a silent auction. The event benefits the Phase II capital project to expand the TMC Lakewood Family Birthplace; Truman Medical Center Lakewood Atrium; 7 p.m.; $25 in advance/$30 at the door. Contact Helen Ferguson: 7900 Lee's Summit Road, Kansas City, MO, 64139 or 816-404-9710 or eus@tmcmed.org or www.trumed.org.

Garden and Tea Party

Ladies of Charity; Garden and Tea Party; A children's fashion show provided by Mady and Me; a doll fashion show with items featured by Sew Cute; refreshments, children's entertainment and face painting; Nativity Catholic Church Parish Hall; 2 p.m.; $20/adult, $10/children; Contact Linda George: 913-402-9013 or lgeorge4@kc.rr.com.

St. Joseph Medical Center Pro-Am Golf Classic

St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation; The St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation raises funds and encourages community support to provide the highest quality healthcare for body, mind and spirit with a special concern for the poor; St. Joseph Medical Center Pro-Am Golf Classic; The Golf Classic has been attracting golfers for 23 years. The event takes place during two days with morning and afternoon flights on Monday and a dinner and auction on Tuesday; Blue Hills Country Club; 7:30 a.m.; $300. Contact Sally Wilson: 1000 Carondelet Drive, Kansas City, MO 64114 or 816-943-2766 or sjwilson@carondelet.com or www.stjosephkc.com.

Jeff Montgomery Golf Classic

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; Jeff Montgomery Golf Classic; A shotgun-start tournament with 18 holes of golf, then linger for dinner, drinks and an auction after the tournament; The National Golf Club of Kansas City; 11 a.m.; $2500/team of 4;. Contact Jane Savidge: 6405 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 510, Overland Park, KS 66202 or 913-338-0343 or jane@mmfworld.org or www.mmfworld.org.