2013 Charitable Events & Fundraisers
The Adoption Exchange of Missouri
Jan. 26
Celebrity Karaoke to Benefit the Kids
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Champions Club at Busch Stadium
Cost: $75, includes open bar and buffet
Contact: Lisa Schaffer, 703-2257, adoptex.org
June7
Boardwalk Gala
Location: The Chase Park Plaza
Contact: Lisa Schaffer, 703-2257, adoptex.org
Assistance League St. Louis
Jan. 19
Fashion Plates Winter Luncheon
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: CBC High School
Cost: $35
Contact: Linda Thomas, 636-240-7516, stlouis.assistanceleague.org
Main Event Chairs: Linda Thomas, Marie Fischer
April 6
Author’s Brunch with Thrity Umrigar and Antony John
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Missouri Athletic Club
Cost: $60
Contact: Rosie Shadwick, 636-532-1715, stlouis.assistanceleague.org
Main Event Chairs: Rosie Shadwick, Debbie Rehm
May 20
Golf Tournament and Tennis Event
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Meadowbrook Country Club
Contact: Susie Tendler, 843-5032, stlouis.assistanceleague.org
Main Event Chairs: Susie Tendler, Gail Schultz
TBD
Fall Fundraiser & Auction
Contact: Donna Roccia, 723-5492, stlouis.assistanceleague.org
Main Event Chair: Donna Roccia
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
March 13
Table for Four
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
Cost: $125
Contact: Christa Kagy, 335-8014, bgcstl.org
Main Event Chairs: JoAnn Shaw, Rhonda Brandon, Becky Spurgeon
April 6
Casino Night
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Lumen
Cost: $50
Contact: Christa Kagy, 335-8014, bgcstl.org
Main Event Chairs: Friends of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis
May 7
Jim Butler’s Charity Golf Classic
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Sunset Country Club
Cost: $500 per golfer; $2,000 per foursome
Contact: Christa Kagy, 335-8014, bgcstl.org
Main Event Chair: Larry Parres
June 6
Annual Recognition Event
Time: 5-7 p.m.
Location: Herbert Hoover Boys & Girls Club
Contact: Christa Kagy, 335-8014, bgcstl.org
Nov. 9
All That Jazz
Time: 6-11 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
Cost: $150
Contact: Christa Kagy, 335-8014, bgcstl.org
De La Salle Middle School
Jan. 19
All Star Trivia
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: CBC High School
Cost: $25 per person; $200 for table of eight
Contact: Colleen Ahearn, 314-531-9820 ext. 13, delasallems.org
Main Event Chair: Marty Ribaudo
April 20
Catch a Rising Star Gala
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Edward Jones
Cost: $125 per ticket; $1,250 for table of 10
Contact: Colleen Ahearn, 314-531-9820 ext. 13, delasallems.org
Main Event Chairs: Susan Turner, Carol Fujita, Laura Eaker
Emmaus Homes
Feb. 8
Open Your Heart Dinner
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Westport Chalet
Cost: $150
Contact: Lisa Drier, 636-534-5251, emmaushomes.org
Main Event Chair: Lynne Unnerstall
Epworth Children and Family Services
Feb. 1
Pillar of Strength Award Dinner Honoring Susan and Danny Ludeman and Wells Fargo Advisors
Location: The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
Cost: Corporate sponsorships available
Contact: Julie Reed, 314-918-3396, epworth.org
Main Event Chairs: Kathy Barresi, Dina Petersen
April 6 & 7
GO! St. Louis Marathon and Family Fitness Weekend
Location: Forest Park and Downtown St. Louis
Contact: Julie Reed, 314-918-3396, epworth.org
June 8
18th Annual Charity Polo Match
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Blue Heron Farms
Cost: $25 per car
Contact: Julie Reed, 314-918-3396, epworth.org
Main Event Chairs: Billy and Christi Busch
Beginning Nov. 1
Adopt a Christmas Wish List
Location: Epworth Children and Family Services
Contact: Laura Derickson, 314-918-3321, epworth.org
Nov. 9
Wine Dinner and Auction
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
Cost: Corporate sponsorships available
Contact: Julie Reed, 314-918-3396, epworth.org
Main Event Chairs: Tony Moise, Sam Hamacher, Charlie Medelberg
Friends of Birthright, St. Louis
March 4
Spring Luncheon & Shopping Extravaganza
Time: Doors at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
Contact: Sandy Donnelly, 314-803-4076, friendsofbirthright.org
Aug. 31
Annual Run/Walk
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Creve Coeur Park
Cost: TBD
Contact: 808-1845, friendsofbirthright.org
Sept. 7
Annual Gala
Location: Grant’s Farm
Cost: TBD
Contact: Wendy Boveri, 314-706-5210, friendsofbirthright.org
Friends of Kids with Cancer
Feb. 1
Trivia Night
Location: CBC High School
Contact: 314-725-7440, friendsofkids.com
April 27
12th Annual Walk/Run ‘Walk with a Friend at Sunrise Celebration’
Location: Maryville Centre
Contact: 314-725-7440, friendsofkids.com
May 20
15th Annual Friends of Kids with Cancer/Waste Management Golf Tournament
Location: Whitmoor Country Club
Contact: 314-725-7440, friendsofkids.com
Sept. 26
Art from the Heart
Location: Mungenast Lexus of St. Louis
Contact: 314-725-7440, friendsofkids.com
Nov. 7
21st Annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Fashion Show and Boutique
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
German School Association
March 9
50th Anniversary Celebration
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Location: TBA
Cost: $10 requested donation at the door
Contact: Helga Thalheimer, 314-544-3990, germanschoolstl.org
Main Event Chairs: Helga Thalheimer, Daniela Müller-Williams, Pat von zur Muehlen
Dec. 15
51st Annual Weihnachtsfeier (Christmas Celebration)
Time: 1 p.m. doors open; 2 p.m. program begins
Location: German Cultural Society Hall
Cost: $5 requested donation at the door
Contact: Helga Thalheimer, 314-544-3990, germanschoolstl.org
Main Event Chairs: Helga Thalheimer, Daniela Müller-Williams
Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis
March 2
Annual Trivia Night
Time: 6:20 p.m. doors; 7 p.m. trivia starts
Location: IBEW Local One Union Hall
Cost: $160 regular table of eight; $200 VIP table of eight
Contact: Anna Keith, 314-371-0400, habitatstl.org
Main Event Chairs: Pamela Kell, Kelley Tribout
Hope Happens for Neurological Disorders
April 18
Ninth Annual Evening of Hope featuring Bella Gaia
Time: 5:30-10 p.m.; 8 p.m. performance
Location: Sheldon Concert Hall
Cost: $250 or $500 tickets; tables start at $2,500
Contact: Gabriela Inderwies, 314-725-3888, hopehappens.org
Main Event Chairs: Heather and Rocky Kroeger, Will and Cindy Haines
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Jan. 15
Jewish Community Foundation: Create a Jewish Legacy Recognition Event
Contact: Wendy Rosenblum, 314-442-3816, wrosenblum@jfedstl.org
Feb. 2
Young Professionals Division Campaign Kickoff
Time: 8-11:30 p.m.
Contact: Lee’at Bachar, 314-442-3817, lbachar@jfedstl.org
Feb. 17
Jewish Rock Radio Festival
Time: 3:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Jewish Community Center
Contact: Diane Maier, 314-442-3190, dmaier@jccstl.org
Feb. 17-24
Weeklong Festival of Jewish Life
Location: St. Louis Jewish Community Center
Contact: Diane Maier, 314-442-3190, dmaier@jccstl.org
March 2
J Associates Present Dancing in the Lou
Time: 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Location: The Pageant
Contact: Kimmi Levinson, 314-442-3109, klevinson@jccstl.org
March 3 & 4
The Millstone Institute for Jewish Leadership/JPro Leadership Training
Time: March 3, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; March 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Jewish Federation Kopolow Building
Contact: Marci Mayer Eisen, 314-442-3810, meisen@jfedstl.org
April 7
St. Louis Holocaust Museum & Learning Center Holocaust Remembrance
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: Congregation B’nai Amoona
Contact: Dan Reich, 314-442-3714, dreich@jfedstl.org
April 27 & 28
Thrive LIVE! The St. Louis Jewish Federation Mega Weekend Celebration
Contact: Jessica Litwack, 314-442-3806, jlitwack@jfedstl.org
June 5
St. Louis Naturally Occurring Retirement Community Summer Celebration
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Location: Jewish Community Center
Contact: Laura Press Millner, 314-442-3255, norc@jccstl.org
June 9
Jewish Community Center Jewish Film Festival
Location: Plaza Frontenac Cinema
Contact: Zelda Sparks, 314-442-3169, zsparks@jccstl.org
Aug. 25
Tour de Fun
Time: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Location: Jewish Community Center
Contact: Kimmi Levinson, 314-442-3109, klevinson@jccstl.org
Oct. 6
Jewish Light 50th Anniversary Gala
Contact: Debbie Gershenson or Helen Neuman, 314-743-3660, stljewishlight.com
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Gateway Chapter
Feb. 4-22
Pennies for Patients/Olive Garden’s Pasta for Pennies
Location: Eastern Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Arkansas
Contact: Jennifer McKinney, 314-590-2234, schoolandyouth.org/Gat
Feb. 16
Missouri Winefest
Time: Noon-5 p.m.
Location: Westport Plaza
Cost: $25
Contact: Sarah Woodard, 314-590-2238, lls.org/gat
March 23
Hunt for a Cure
Time: 11 a.m.-Noon
Location: Central Fields, Forest Park
Contact: Kayla Hurley, 314-590-2236, lightthenight.org/gat
Main Event Chair: Joan Lee Berkman
April 6, 27; May 11
Taste of TNT 5K Series
Locations: St. Louis and Belleville
Contact: Richard Buckley, 314-590-2267, teamintraining.org/gat
April 7
GO! St. Louis Marathon and Half Marathon
Time: 7 a.m.
Location: Downtown St. Louis
Contact: Richard Buckley, 314-590-2267, teamintraining.org/gat
April 18
Man & Woman of the Year Grand Finale
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis
Cost: $100
Contact: Ashley Carlson, 314-590-2231, mwoy.org/gat
May 5
TriZou Triathlon
Location: Columbia, Mo.
Contact: Richard Buckley, 314-590-2267, teamintraining.org/gat
June 29
Innsbrook Triathlon
Location: Innsbrook, Mo.
Contact: Richard Buckley, 314-590-2267, teamintraining.org/gat
Sept. 27
Light the Night Walk & 5K
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Upper Muny Lot, Forest Park
Cost: No charge
Contact: Kayla Hurley, 314-590-2265, lightthenight.org/gat
Dec. 6
Beast Feast
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Stone Hill Winery and Vintage Restaurant of Hermann, Mo.
Cost: $60
Contact: Kristen Riesenbeck, 314-590-2243, lls.org/gat
Neighborhood Houses
Jan. 26
Community Workshop on Early Learning
Time: 9-11 a.m.
Location: Youth and Family Center
Cost: No charge
Contact: Jera Oliver, 314-383-1733, neighborhoodhouses.org
Main Event Chairs: Cindy Bumb, Mark Leadlove
Feb. 9
Trivia Night
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: St. Louis Gateway Classic Sports Foundation
Cost: $250 traditional table; $300 VIP table
Contact: Jera Oliver, 314-383-1733, neighborhoodhouses.org
Main Event Chair: Ken Bentlage
April 19-21
Alumni Camp
Location: Camp Mo-Val
Contact: Jera Oliver, 314-383-1733, neighborhoodhouses.org
Main Event Chairs: Reggie Williams, Darlene Sowell
Nov. 1
Centennial Lecture
Time: 7:30-9 a.m.
Location: Regional Arts Commission
Cost: No charge
Contact: Jera Oliver, 314-383-1733, neighborhoodhouses.org
Main Event Chairs: Cindy Bumb, Mark Leadlove
Nov. 2
Centennial Celebration Gala
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Cost: $175
Contact: Jera Oliver, 314-383-1733, neighborhoodhouses.org
Main Event Chair: Darlene Sowell
Paraquad, Inc.
Nov. 14
AccessibleSTL Awards
Time: 6-10 p.m.
Location: The Chase Park Plaza
Cost: TBD
Contact: Pamela Perlmutter, 314-289-4233, paraquad.org
Main Event Chair: E. Michael Houlihan
Responder Rescue
Feb. 2
2013 King’s Ball
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: The Nightclub in Ameristar Casino Resort and Spa St. Charles
Cost: $75
Contact: Katie Jennings, 314-627-0700, responderrescue.org
Main Event Chairs: Dan Gould, Pat Byrne, Lisa Byrne, Lynn McQuesten, Angie Martorelli, Megan Olshwanger, Katie Jennings
Saint Louis Cathedral Concerts
Feb. 28
Chanticleer Concert
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Cost: $19, $29, $39
Contact: Scott Kennebeck, 314-533-762, cathedralconcerts.org
March 15
Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra
Time: 8 pm.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Cost: $24, $34, $44
Contact: Scott Kennebeck, 314-533-762, cathedralconcerts.org
April 6
Regensburg Cathedral Choir
Time: 8 pm.
Location: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Cost: $19, $29, $39
Contact: Scott Kennebeck, 314-533-762, cathedralconcerts.org
Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
Feb. 1
Friends of The Sheldon present Fifth Annual Trivia Night at The Sheldon
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
Cost: $200 for table of 10
Contact: Meghan Horvath, 314-533-9900, thesheldon.org
Feb. 22
Friends of The Sheldon present Ricky Skaggs
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
Cost: $125-$150
Contact: Lauren Wilhite, 314-533-9900, thesheldon.org
April 25
Sheldon Gala 2013 featuring Bobby McFerrin
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries
Cost: $500
Contact: Lauren Wilhite, 314-533-9900, thesheldon.org
Main Event Chairs: Dave and Thelma Steward
St. Louis Arc
Jan. 25
St. Louis Arc Trivia Night
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Location: St. Louis University High School
Cost: $250 for table of 10
Contact: Carolyn McCarthy, 314-817-2241, slarc.org
April 11
Superheroes For Kids
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Contact: John Taylor, 314-817-2240, slarc.org
Main Event Chairs: Dave and Mary Steward
May 20
St. Louis Arc Golf Tournament
Time: Noon
Location: Country Club of St. Albans
Contact: John Taylor, 314-817-2240, slarc.org
Aug. 23
St. Louis Arc Poker Tournament
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
Contact: Carolyn McCarthy, 314-817-2241, slarc.org
St. Louis Children’s Choirs
March 2 & 3
Family & Friends Concerts
Time: 7 p.m., March 2; 3 p.m., March 3
Location: Washington University 560 Music Center
Cost: $10 for adults
Contact: 314-993-9626, slccsing.org
May 4
Anniversary Gala Concert
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Powell Hall
Cost: Varies
Contact: 314-993-9626, slccsing.org
May 4
Anniversary Gala Dinner
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Sheldon Concert Hall
Cost: Varies
Contact: 314-993-9626, slccsing.org
St. Louis Community Colleges
Feb. 9
Falling in Love…In Five Courses
Time: 6:30 p.m. cocktails; 7:45 p.m. dinner
Location: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Cost: $295 individual ticket; $500 patron ticket; various sponsorship levels
Contact: stlcc.edu/foundation/news_and_events.html
Main Event Chairs: Mark Birk, Vincent Bommarito
St. Louis Learning Disabilities Association
Feb. 16
Sixth Annual Trivia Night
Time: 7 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: Maryland Heights Centre
Cost: $25; $200 table
Contact: 314-966-3088, ldastl.org
May 13
Annual Golf Tournament
Time: 11 a.m. registration, 12:20 p.m. tee-off
Location: Boget Hills Country Club
Cost: $375
Contact: 314-966-3088, ldastl.org
Sept. 28
16th Annual Unlock the Magic of Learning
Time: 7-10:30 p.m.
Location: Grant’s Farm
Cost: $75 adult; $25 child
Contact: 314-966-3088, ldastl.org
St. Patrick Center
Feb. 8
World’s Greatest Sports Trivia Championship
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Chaifetz Arena
Cost: $2,500 VIP tables; $1,000 standard tables
Contact: Katie Joseph, 314-802-1976, stpatrickcenter.org
March 15 & 16
Pot O’ Gold Kettle Drive
Location: At participating locations
Contact: Katie Joseph, 314-802-1976, stpatrickcenter.org
June 1 & June 3
Irish Open Dinner Auction & Golf Tournament
Time: June 1, dinner auction; June 3, golf tournament
Location: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis dinner; Norwood Hills Country Club golf
Cost: Call for information
Contact: Katie Joseph, 314-802-1976, stpatrickcenter.org
Thompson Foundation for Autism
May 16
It’s in the Cards Dinner Gala & Auction
Time: 5:30 p.m. cocktail reception; 7 p.m. dinner
Location: Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Cost: Various sponsorship levels available
Contact: Donna Wilkinson, 367-8118, thompsonfoundation.org
Main Event Chairs: Jack Reis, John Sondag, Patty Arnold, Tim Ney, Scott Zajac
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