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Our charities have an event to match every interest. See how you can have fun and do good at the same time. Walk, bike, shop, golf, fish, ride a Harley or get a haircut. Join us as a participant or volunteer.
Take a look at some of the upcoming events taking place across the state, and learn more on the charity websites below.
May 10th, Bike MS: Allianz Twin Cities Ride
One day bike tour beginning and ending at the Maplewood Community Center
www.mssociety.org
May 14th (Wednesday) Hope in the Heartland
A unique evening of food, wine, music and art benefiting children living with HIV/AIDS and other life challenges through One Heartland (formerly
Camp
Heartland
). Acoustic performances by KT Tunstall (just prior to her concert across the street at The State Theater) and Sammy & Kurt of The BoDeans. Order tickets online at www.oneheartland.org
May 15th & 16th (Thursday and Friday) Garage and Plant Sale 9 am - 5 pm
The annual Association for Non-Smokers MN, garage and plant sale at 1647 Laurel, St. Paul. Donate, volunteer or shop!
Donation Needs:
1. Donations of saleable items such as housewares, books, jewelry, lawn and garden, decorator items. We do not accept furniture, tires, mattresses or clothing.
2. Assistance doing set up on May 14 and sales help the days of the sale.
3. Promotion of the donation needs and sale dates
An important feature of the annual sale is a wide selection of annual and perennial plants with dozens of varieties of heirloom tomatoes including Brandywine, Amana Orange and Golden Jubilee.
www.ansrmn.org
May 16th (Friday) 3rd Annual Paul Douglas Fashion Show, SAVE
www.save.org
May 16th (Friday) Bearpath Golf & Country Club, Eden Prairie, MN
Come see local celebrities model Macy’s “can't wait” summer fashions at the 3rd Annual SAVE Fashion Show, featuring our favorite dancers choreographed by Lisa Passolt, with great food, a silent auction, and entertainment. Starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $50 and available online at www.save.org
May 17th Arthritis Walks in Duluth and Northern Lakes
www.arthritis.org
May 17th MDA Faribault Harley Ride
www.mdausa.org
May 31st Kolar Toyota ALS Walleye Tournament, ALS
on Island Lake, Duluth, benefiting The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter . Contact Sandy at
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, (888) or (612) 672-0484 for registration or more information.
www.alsmn.org
June 1st-6th MDA summer camp
www.mdausa.org
June 2nd (Monday) 16th annual Matthew Mehr Golf Classic, CKF
Hosted by the Minneapolis Southwest Lion Club, the golf classic will be held at Crystal Lake Golf Course in Lakeville. Festivities include: open driving range, scramble format 18-hole golf tournament with on-course contests, auctions and dinner. Proceeds of this tournament benefit the Cancer Kids Fund. This fund provides support, caring and hope to kids and families coping with cancer or blood disorders through support of patient and staff education, family services, equipment and clinical research. This event also benefits the Cleft & Craniofacial Clinic of Children's Hospitals and Clinics. Individual golfer and corporate sponsorships are available. For more information, contact Briana Oakes of Children's Foundation at 651-855-2835 or
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Date: Monday June 2, 2008
Place: Crystal Lake Golf Course, Lakeville
Time: 12:00 PM shotgun start
Cost: $130 per person, corporate sponsorships available
www.childrensmn.org
June 6th-8th Bike MS: Larkin Hoffman MS 150 Ride
Two day bike tour which begins in Proctor (Near Duluth), overnights in Hinckley, and ends at the National Sports Center in Blaine.
www.mssociety.org
June 7th MDA St. Cloud Harley Ride
www.mdausa.org
June 8, SmartAlex Benefit Run – St. Paul, MN
This 9th annual 5K and 10K run is organized by a dedicated group of volunteers and has raised over $35,000 to support the Alzheimer’s Association . For more information, visit www.smartalex.info
June 14th (Saturday) Bikers for Babies
Motorcycle ride, 9:30 a.m. registration / ride begins at 11:00 a.m. at Savage Buffalo Wild Wings
www.marchofdimes.com
June 15, Ice Cream for Alzheimer’s – Highland Park, MN
Ice Cream for Alzheimer's is one family's effort to honor the memory of a loved one and raise money for the Alzheimer's Association. For more information, visit www.icecream4alz.org.
June 15, The 5th Annual Page 5K Run/Walk – Page School, ND
Join us for the 5th Annual Page 5K Run/Walk and support the Alzheimer’s Association. Participants will receive a T-shirt, post race lunch, and be eligible for door prizes. Ribbons will be given to the fastest male and female in seven age categories. Fee: $15 before June 1, thereafter $20. For more information contact Jeanne Mewes at (701) 945-2464 or e-mail rmewes@rocketmail
June 23rd Kent Hrbek Outdoors Presents the Minnesota Twins Bass Classic
on Lake Minnetonka benefiting The ALS Association, Minnesota Chapter and Cancurables Foundation
Contact Sandy at
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, (888) or (612) 672-0484 for sponsorship opportunities or more information.
www.alsmn.org
June 28th Time to Fly™ Walk/Run, CCRF
8 a.m. Harriet Island, St. Paul
Join us in the race against childhood cancer at the sixth annual Time to Fly Walk/Run. This family event, which features a 5K walk, 5K and 10K runs, and a 1K Kids' Fun Run, is a great option for corporate team building and wellness initiatives. Festivities include individual and team competitions, live music, a family entertainment area, as well as treats, drinks, high-tech performance t-shirts and event bags for all participants. And with a picturesque backdrop of the Mississippi River and downtown St. Paul, Harriet Island offers one of the area’s most scenic venues. Make an even bigger impact and earn valuable prizes by participating in the online pledge program. All proceeds benefit Children’s Cancer Research Fund in its support of cutting-edge pediatric cancer research at the University of Minnesota Cancer Center.
Register at www.ccrftimetofly.com or call 952-224-8497.
Month of July:
Metro Great Clips Cut-A-Thon
All metro area Great Clips Salons will donate a portion of the cost for every haircut to Children's Hospitals and Clinics for a week in July 2008, during the 16th annual Great Clips Cut-A-Thon. The program teaches their classmates and teachers about the disease and its treatment. For more information contact Jennifer Peterson at Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation at
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or 651-855-2826.
www.childrensmn.org
July 13th Brit's Bastille Day
A fun, entertainment-filled day at one of
Minneapolis
’ largest and most popular pubs. Enjoy the
bowling green
, drink specials and special menu while helping One Heartland’s children and youth living with HIV/AIDS . For more info call 612-824-6464 or visit www.oneheartland.org
July 19th Wilde Roast Block Party
Join Kimberley Locke at this fun, outdoor block party in
Northeast Minneapolis
. Proceeds benefit One Heartland. Call 612-824-6464 or visit www.oneheartland.org for more info
July 19-20 for North Metro locations and
July 26-27 for South Metro locations Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour
Take a self-guided tour of 100-plus water and landscape features throughout the metro area during the Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour, presented by Hedberg Aggregates. The Tour runs over two weekends (July 19-20 for locations north of I-394/I-94 and July 26-27 for locations south of I-394/I-94). Tour hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., plus Saturday Nightscape Tours from 9 to 11 p.m. You will be inspired by how many participants have changed their yards into community showplaces while others have created peaceful personal retreats. The Tour is free, but freewill donations will be collected to benefit Children's Cancer Research Fund and the Minnesota Water Garden Society. For more information visit www.tcpondandlandscapetour.com
July 20th-25th Bike MS: Star Tribune TRAM Ride
-5 day, 300-mile bike tour that begins in Grand Rapids. From there participants overnight in Chisholm (two nights), Biwabik and Two Harbors before riding to the finish line on the campus of the University of Minnesota, Duluth. www.mssociety.org
August 3 (Sunday) Twin
City
Polo Classic
Be part of the “Hampton Experience” right in our own backyard during the 19th annual Twin City Polo Classic, Sunday, August 3, at the Twin City Polo Club in
Maple Plain
,
Minn.
This year, in order to continue this long-standing local tradition, the Twin City Polo Club named Children’s Cancer Research Fund as the event beneficiary. This picture perfect summer event, which will be held on Sunday, August 3, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Twin City Polo Club in
Maple Plain
,
Minn.
, offers a truly unique experience for both corporate and family audiences.
The Twin City Polo Classic will feature activities for all in attendance, from the traditional divot stomp, to a horse parade, to musical entertainment in the family activity area. Attendees will enjoy a riveting exhibition match followed by the excitement of a full-length match. Caterers will enhance the experience by offering fare ranging from scrumptious to exquisite. A complete schedule and event details will soon be available at www.TwinCityPoloClassic.com. Individuals and companies interested in reserving a tent for the event can contact Betsy Pedersen at 952.746.9431 or
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August 8, Cambridge Health Care Center’s Walk for Memory, Cambridge, MN
The 6th annual Walk for the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk includes a walk, raffle, games, food and western-themed fun! For more information contact JoRae Atkins at (763) 689-6155. www.alzmndak.org
August 9th (Saturday) 5th Annual Walk For Mental Health, SAVE
Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis, MN
Join SAVE as we come together for a three mile walk to raise awareness about mental illness and educate the community about suicide prevention at this annual event. Registration opens at 8 a.m., program is 9-9:30 a.m. Cost $10. Community resources, t-shirts, snacks and other items will be available for sale. www.save.org
August 10th (Sunday) 5th Annual Tour de Nick, SAVE
Mike's Bikes Northfield, MN
The Tour de Nick is an annual ride organized by Bill Metz and the Northfield Bike Club. Event is free, donations are encourage and benefit SAVE. 1:00 p.m. For more information go to:
www.northfieldbikeclub.org
Macy’s Glamorama
It’s the hottest new fashions, world-class entertainment and a fabulous post-party. It’s continually one of the Twin Cities’ hottest tickets and one of the “to be seen” events of the season. It’s Macy’s Glamorama —Friday, August 15, at the Orpheum Theatre in
Minneapolis
. During its first 16 years, Macy’s Glamorama has raised more than $3.9 million for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Join us for one of the metro’s premier parties of the year and help us battle childhood cancer. Tickets will be available in early June at www.ChildrensCancer.org or by calling 952-893-9355
August 25th (Monday) 4th Annual Paul Douglas Golf Classic, SAVE
Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska, MN
Presented by POPP.com, the 4th annual event features golf, lunch, Executive Chef-style hors d'oeuvres, live and silent auctions. Foursome, hole and contest sponsorships and evening program tickets are available. www.save.org
September 6 to October 4 various locations Memory Walk –
Memory Walk is the Alzheimer's Association’s national signature event to help those coping with Alzheimer's and related diseases. Since 1989, the nation's largest event supporting Alzheimer's care and support services has raised more than $200 million. Every dollar moves us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation! www.alzmndak.org
Locations and dates:
September 6 ( Saturday) Rochester, MN
September 9 (Saturday) Mankato, MN
September 13 (Saturday) Grand Forks, ND
September 20 (Saturday) Bismarck, ND
September 20 (Saturday) Brainerd, MN
September 20 (Saturday) Fargo, ND
September 27 (Saturday) Minot, ND
September 27 (Saturday) Twin Cities, MN
September 27 (Saturday) Winona, MN
October 4 (Saturday) Duluth, MN
October 4 (Saturday) Red Wing, MN
October 4 (Saturday) St. Cloud, MN
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