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Here's where you'll find information about local events put on by non-profit organizations and a phone number if you'd like to contact the agency and get more details. If you have a fundraiser or event being put on by a non-profit organization and you'd like to have it included on this page, e-mail the information to kmaudru@entercom.com, or fax it to 916-339-4559 at least 3 weeks before the event. Please include the date, location, and time of the event, as well as who or what the event benefits and a contact name and phone number.
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The Roseville Moose Family Center is Hosting as Cancer Benefit on Saturday, May 17th beginning at 5pm at the Roseville Moose Lodge, 506 Lincoln Street in Roseville. Rock for the Cure Features “Rogue”, with proceeds benefitting the American Cancer Society. (For more info, call 916-782-1344) (5/17)
“Youth Fun Fair: Heroes Support the Heart of the Community” is set for Saturday, May 17th, 2pm to 6pm in West Sacramento’s Bryte Park (Carrie Street & Todhunter Avenue). The event combines fun activities with a resource fair showcasing leadership and personal growth opportunities for young people (For more info, call 916-403-2970) (5/17)
United Bikers of Northern California, Yuba-Sutter chapter will host a Soldier Down Poker Run on Saturday, May 17th beginning at 9am at the Waffle Barn, 590 Colusa Highway in Yuba City. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project (For more info, call 530-713-1250 or visit www.ubncyubasutter.com) (5/17)
The Boots & Scoots Barn Dance is set for Saturday, May 17th, beginning at 5pm at the Ride to Walk Ranch, 1630 Hwy 193 in Lincoln. Proceeds benefit Ride to Walk and their therapeutic riding program which serves children with neurological disabilities (For more info, call 916-434-0693 or visit www.ridetowalk.org) (5/17)
Sacramento Child Advocates is hosting their 4th Annual “A Wine & Dine Benefit for Children” on Saturday, May 17th, 6pm to 9:30pm at Sacramento State University’s Union Ballroom, 6000 J Street. In addition to fine wine and food tasting, there will also be a silent and live auction, with proceeds benefitting the foster youth assisted by SCA. (For more info, call 916-364-2365) (5/17)
Help foster kids put their best feet forward! Through May 18th, Sleep Train will be collecting new shoes for local foster kids. For locations near you, visit www.sleeptrain.com (For more info, call 1-800-378-BEDS) (5/18)
Casa Roble High School Sober Graduation Night Committee is having a Cow Chip Bingo Event on Sunday, May 18th, beginning at 3pm at Orangevale’s Pow Wow Days Celebration. (For more info, call 916-712-2199) (5/18)
Orangvale’s 45th Annual Pow Wow Days Festival will take place on May 15th through May 18th on Filbert Avenue behind Green Oaks School in Orangevale. Proceeds benefit eth community of Orangevale (For more info, call 916-339-5652) (5/18)
BloodSource will host FREE “Say Thanks Mom” Marrow Drives Monday, May 5th through Monday, May 19th, at various locations throughout the Sacramento region. During this time, people can join the registry without paying the 52 dollar fee! (For more info, call 866-82-BLOOD or visit www.bloodsource.org) (5/19)
The Placer County Job Fair is set for Wednesday, May 21st, 10am to 3pm at the Placer County Fairgrounds, 800 All American Blvd. in Roseville. Over 90 businesses will be participating in this FREE EVENT (For more info, call 530-889-4090) (5/21)
The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce is hosting their “Driving Fore Success” Gold Tournament on Friday, May 23rd with at shotgun tee-off at 1pm at Wildhawk Golf Club. (For more info, call 916-691-3760 or visit www.elkgroveca.com) (5/23)
The St. Vincent de Paul conference from St. Mel’s Church is holding its Annual Community Shred Day on Saturday, May24th, 8am to noon at Pennsylvania & Sunset Avenues in Fair Oaks. Access Management Shredding will assure your privacy and secure confidential destruction of documents while you watch, with proceeds benefitting the community poor and oppressed. (For more info, call 916-966-9430) (5/24)
The National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Walk is set for Saturday, May 31st with registration beginning at 9am at Village Green at Serrano in El Dorado Hills. Proceeds benefit programs for kidney patients and their families. (For more info, call 916-448-2200) (5/31)
The 1st Annual Run for the Me-One 5K & 10K will take place on Sunday, June 1stbeginning at 9am at Maidu Regional Park in Roseville. Proceeds benefit Me-One’s (Me - One, Cancer- Zero) Camp Challenge, a free weekend camp for adult cancer patients and their families. (For more info, call 916-781-6457 or visit www.me-onefoundation.org) (6/1)
The 6th Annual Celebrity Chef Challenge Fundraiser is set for Friday, June 6th, 5pm to 9pm at the Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. Seven local chefs will compete in a timed competition with surprise ingredients in front of a live audience. Proceeds benefit In Alliance, which supports adults with developmental disabilities (For more info, call 916-381-1300 or visit www.chefevent.com) (6/6)
The Sacramento Local Conservation Corps is hosting Breakfast on the River on Friday, June 6th, 7:30am to 9am at Discovery Park. Proceeds benefit their Education and Career Development Fund (For more info, visit www.sacramentolocalconservationcorps.org) (6/6)
Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue is sponsoring their 2nd Annual Ryley’s Run for Rescue on Sunday, June 8th 9am to noon at American River Junior College. Proceeds benefit four local canine rescue groups! (For more info, visit www.ryleysrun.org) (6/8)
The Foundation Fighting Blindness is hosting Visionwalk, a 5K walk, Saturday, June 14th, with registration beginning at 9am in William Land Park. The event seeks to raise awareness of and funds for the fight against retinal degenerative diseases (For more info, call 408-739-1846 or visit www.blindness.org) (6/14)
The Steroid Free Extravaganza 2008 will be held on Saturday, June 21st, beginning at 10am at Folsom Middle School, 500 Blue Ravine Road in Folsom. Proceeds benefit local educational programs teaching young athletes the harmful side-effects of anabolic steroids (For more info, call 916-201-2922) (6/21)
The Sacramento County Department of Health & Human Services reminds you that AIDS Education & Prevention/National HIV Testing Day is Friday, June 27th (For more info, call 916-446-2694) (6/27)
The 35th Annual Eppie’s Great Race will be held on Saturday, July 19th all along the American River Parkway. Teams and/or individuals can compete in the world’s oldest triathlon, with proceeds benefitting Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services which support mentally and physically challenged people (For more info, call 916-381-0255 or visit www.thgreatrace.org) (7/19)
The LBD Awareness Volleyball Tournament will take place on Saturday & Sunday, August 16th & 17th at Loomis Basin Community Park. Proceeds benefit and bring awareness to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (For more info, visit www.lbda.org) (8/17)
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