April 2018 Nonprofit Fundraising Calendar

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SP ECIAL ADVERT ISIN G S ECTI ON  FRIDAY, APRIL 27–SUNDAY, MAY 6 DAVID ROBERTSON’S UPCOMING CONCERTS

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra David Robertson concludes his remarkable tenure as SLSO Music Director with two special weekends: Brucker 4 (April 27, 10:30 a.m.; April 28, 8 p.m.) and Swing Symphony with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (May 4, 8 p.m.; May 5, 8 p.m.; May 6, 3 p.m.). 314-534-1700 / SLSO.ORG  NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 30 POWELL HALL—$50 FOR 50 YEARS

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra 2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of Powell Hall as the permanent home for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. You can make a donation of $50 to celebrate 50 years and support the SLSO. 314-286-4152 / SLSO.ORG/DONATE

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fundraising events  SATURDAY, APRIL 28 CASINO NIGHT HOSTED BY FRIENDS OF THE CLUB

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis

 SATURDAY, APRIL 14

Casino Night will be an evening of casino games, live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and tons of fun held at The Vault at Southside Tower! Proceeds from the event support afterschool programs for more than 7,000 youth.

2018 GALA CELEBRATION

314-335-8000 / BGCSTL.ORG/CASINONIGHT

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

LOCAL NON-PROFITS RELY ON THE GENEROSIT Y OF INDIVIDUALS LIKE YOU IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THEIR MISSIONS OF HELPING OTHERS. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE LIVELY EVENTS

The SLSO’s 2018 Gala Celebration honors the legacy of Music Director David Robertson and the 50th Anniversary of Powell Hall as the orchestra’s historic home. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. and is followed by a concert featuring Robertson conducting Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Proceeds benefit the SLSO’s community and education programs. Prices start at $850. 314-286-4446 / SLSO.ORG/GALA

THAT SUPPORT A VARIET Y OF CAUSES.

 FRIDAY, JUNE 1 28TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Beverly Farm Foundation

 SUNDAY, APRIL 15 GALA CELEBRATION BRUNCH

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Celebrate Music Director David Robertson and his 13-year tenure with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. This champagne brunch, held from 12 to 2 p.m., will feature a performance by St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra musicians. Prices start at $75, and proceeds benefit the SLSO. 314-534-1700 / SLSO.ORG/BRUNCH

It may be Beverly Farm Foundation’s 28th annual golf tournament this year, but the Foundation is also celebrating its 120th anniversary! Join them for a day of fun in the sun at Rolling Hills Golf Course in Alton, Illinois. For sponsorship or team information, call or contact Tina Steibel at tsteibel@beverlyfarm. org. 618-466-0367 / BEVERLYFARM.ORG

 MONDAY, JUNE 18 JIM BUTLER GOLF TOURNAMENT

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis One of St. Louis’ most supported golf tournaments, the Jim Butler Golf Charity Classic supports Club Health & Life Skills programs and will include afternoon tee times, lunch and on-course goodies/snacks. Both courses at Country Club of St. Albans will be available for the tournament, which helps to increase awareness of BGCSTL programs and raises funds, so kids can live healthy and productive lives. 314-335-8000 / BGCSTL.ORG/GOLF

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 THURSDAY, JUNE 21 20TH ANNIVERSARY WING DING

BCI Featuring all-you-can-eat wings from 20 different restaurants, awesome live music by Trixie Delight and ice-cold beverages, BCI’s Wing Ding raises money to provide employment opportunities and vocational training for adults with disabilities. Held outdoors at the St. Charles Family Arena, it’s the biggest and best charity happy hour in town! 636-978-4300 / BCIWINGDING.COM

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 SATURDAY, JUNE 23 ST. LOUIS WALK TO DEFEAT ALS®, FOREST PARK

 SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 5KIMMSWICK KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PIES

ALS Association St. Louis

This 5k race and 1-mile walk or fun run is held in historic Kimmswick, Missouri, and comes complete with lunch, beer and yes, the chance for race winners to take home a mile-high pie from the Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery.

Every year, thousands of people in the community bring their determination, energy and passion to the Walk to Defeat ALS®. Register today and bring hope to those fighting ALS, raise money for a cure and join together to create a world without ALS. 888-873-8539 / WALKTODEFEATALS.ORG

ALS Association St. Louis

888-873-8539 / ALSA-STL.ORG



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WALK WITHOUT ALS TO CREATE A WORLD

Take steps towards a cure. Give help and hope to people affected by ALS right here in our community by participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS®.

Register today! WalktoDefeatALS.org ST. LOUIS WALK June 23, 2018 Check-In: 8:30 a.m. Walk: 10:00 a.m. 888-873-8539 Contact: npottebaum@alsastl.org www.walktodefeatals.org

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SPECIAL ADVERT ISI N G S ECTI ON  SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 RISE UP FESTIVAL

Rise Community Development The Rise Up Festival–Celebrating Revitalization takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. on Washington Avenue, between 15th and 17th Streets. The event highlights revitalization efforts in St. Louis by Rise Community Development and features performances by Dirty Muggs and FatPocket, a marketplace, local microbrew, and an emerging artists show. RISEUPFESTIVAL.ORG

 MONDAY, AUGUST 20 “SWING FOR A CURE” ALS ASSOCIATION GOLF TOURNAMENT

ALS Association St. Louis Join the ALS Association St. Louis for a day of fun, sun and golf at Sunset Country Club. Proceeds help the Association provide free services for local people with ALS and their families, while also funding research for treatments and a cure. 888-873-8539 / ALSA-STL.ORG

 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 ST. LOUIS OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention at its St. Louis walk in Creve Coeur Park. Funds raised from the Out of the Darkness walks allow the AFSP to provide free Mental Health First Aid classes, advocate for mental health legislation, fund national research and offer survivor loss support groups. AFSP.ORG/STLOUIS

#StopSuicide Our mission: to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. EDUCATION • ADVOCACY SUPPORT • RESEARCH

afsp.org/easternmissouri

 NOVEMBER (DATE TBD) GREAT FUTURES GALA

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis The Great Futures Gala is the largest fundraiser benefiting BGCSTL, with close to $565,000 being raised for the community’s youth in 2017. The event showcases the youth who embody the ideals of the Club’s mission to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, caring citizens. The highlight of the evening is the selection of the Youth of the Year! BGCSTL.ORG/GREATFUTURESGALA

 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 ICE BUCKET BASH

ALS Association St. Louis The Ice Bucket Bash is a fun, energetic party that puts St. Louis celebrities on the hot seat … err, cold seat! Ice Bucket Bash attendees will experience an ice-themed celebration with interactive elements for guests to explore. Five notable St. Louisans will take the stage as guests pledge donations to see them dunked! 888-873-8539 / ALSASTL.ORG

 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE LOSS DAY

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. Visit the website to find the event nearest you. AFSP.ORG/ SURVIVORDAY

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