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.
The 19th Annual Sierra Brewfest is set for Saturday, August 23rd, 3pm to 6:30pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. Proceeds benefit Music in the Mountains. (For more info, call 530-265-6124 or visit www.sierrabrewfest.org) (8/23)
The Just Between Friends Children’s & Maternity Consignment Sales Event is set for August 22nd through August 24th at the Sacramento Convention Center. Over 500 Sacramento families will be selling their outgrown items over the 4-day sale! Unsold items will be donated to the Sacramento Food Bank – donations will also be accepted. (For more info, call 916-718-6897 or visit www.jbfsale.com) (8/24)
KCRA’s Walt Gray rolls again in the 6th Annual Make –A-Wish Motorcycle Ride on Sunday, August 24th, with registration beginning at 8am at the Sac State Football Parking lot. (For more info, visit www.waltgray.com) (8/24)
The 3rd Annual “Wet’n Woofy” will take place on Saturday, August 30th, from 11am to 2pm at Lincoln Village Pool, 3480 Routier Road in Rancho Cordova. Dogs will be able to swim and romp to their hearts content that day, after the pool closes for the season! Proceeds benefit future off-leash dog parks in the Cordova Recreation Park District. (For more info, visit www.crpd.com or call 916-206-6128) (8/30)
Share your home. Change the World. Host a Youth For Understanding Exchange Student. Youth For Understanding prepares young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing interdependent world. (For more info, call 1-866-4-YFU-USA or visit www.studentprofiles.yfu.org) (8/30)
Invest in your child’s future. Whether you live together or not, children need both parents for emotional, medical and financial support. For free help with child support issue, contact the Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services. (For more info, call 866-901-3212 or visit www.dcss.saccounty.net) (8/31)
The10th Annual “A Taste of Sacramento” is set for Friday, September 5th, 5:30pm to 9pm at the Sacramento Convention Center. Enjoy an evening celebrating restaurants, wineries and breweries from all over the region with proceed benefitting Easter Seals Superior California. (For more info, visit www.superiorca.easterseals.com) (9/5)
Harvest of Hope 2008 will take place Saturday, September 6th, 6pm to on 10pm at Tsakopoulos Hall, Saint Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, 9165 Peets Street in Elk Grove. Enjoy live music, fine wine, excellent food and an auction, with proceeds benefitting the Elk Grove Community Assistance Network. (For more info, call 916-826-2075 or visit www.elkgrovefoodbank.org) (9/6)
A Night of Laughs is set for Sunday, September 7th beginning at 5:30pm at the Dante Club, 2330 Fair Oaks Blvd. Enjoy great comedy, wine tasting, appetizers, desserts and more with proceeds benefitting the Domestic Violence Intervention Center of Citrus Heights. (For more info, call 916-799-8702) (9/7)
The 3rd Annual Kacie’s Ride for Hope to End Domestic Violence will take place on Saturday, September 13th with registration beginning at 8:30am at the Mountain Democrat Parking Lot, 1360 Broadway in Placerville. Proceeds benefit the Center for Violence Free Relationships – formerly the El Dorado Women’s Center. (For more info, visit www.kaciesrideforhope.com or call 530-626-8405) (9/13)
The 8th Annual Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, September 14th beginning on the West Steps of the State Capitol. Proceeds benefit a dozen local HIV/AIDS organizations. (For more info, call 916-448-1110 or visit www.sacvalleyaidsrunwalk.org) (9/14)
“Cancer as a Turning Point, From Surviving to Thriving” is a two day conference that will be held on Saturday & Sunday, September 13th & 14th at the Memorial Auditorium in Sacramento. This is a FREE EVENT, and all whose lives have been touched by cancer are welcome! (For more info, call 530-867-7477 or visit www.healingjourneys.org) (9/14)
The Bike MS – Waves to Wine Rides takes place September 13th & 14th, beginning in San Francisco and ending in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. Proceeds benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northern California Chapter. (For more info, visit www.wavestowine.org or call 1-800-344-4867) (9/14)
Sacramento Stand Down 2008 will take place on Friday through Sunday, September 12th through 14th at Camp Pollock, located at Northgate and Del Paso Blvds. Homeless veterans will be provided food, shelter, medical assistance clothing, and legal and employment assistance. Any contributions are greatly appreciated! (For more info, call 916-646-6004) (9/14)
The Riding High Equestrian Program’s 8th Annual Blue Jean Ball will be held on Sunday, September 14th, 4pm to 8pm at 11685 Lorenson Road in Auburn. Dinner, live music, dancing and a live and silent auction, with proceeds supporting the ability to provide assisted therapy riding for youths and adults. (For more info, call 530-888-8891 or visit www.ridinghighequestrian.org) (9/14)
To help local foster children prepare for the new school year, Sleep Train is hosting the School Supplies Drive at their 80 retail locations. Now through September 15th, Sleep Train will be collecting donations such as new pencils, pens, erasers, folders, rulers, markers, binders backpacks and paper for kids of all ages. (For more info, visit www.sleeptrain.com) (9/15)
Kiwanis Club of Citrus Heights is hosting their 1st Annual Swing Fore Kids Golf Tournament on Monday, September 29th with registration beginning at 10:30am at Sierra View Country Club, 105 Alta Vista Avenue in Roseville. Proceeds help the Kiwanis change the world one child and one community at a time. (For more info, call 916-988-6880) (9/29)
PAWED – People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County – are holding their 5th Annual Furry Friends Walk on Sunday, October 5th, at the El Dorado Hills Community Park. (For more info, call 530-677-2476 or visit www.pawedpets.org) (10/5)
Join the fight against Multiple Sclerosis! Drop off your old books, CDs, DVD’s VHS, tapes, etc. at 1441 Joby Lane in Sacramento. All donations will be used in an October 11th sale and will benefit MS research. (For more info, call 359-2865) (10/11)
The Effort Suicide Prevention Center will hold The Out of the Darkness Community Walk on Friday, October 10th at William Land Park. Join the walk to raise awareness about suicide prevention and to raise funds to support the local and national programming of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (For more info, call 916-368-3118 or visit www.theeffort.org) (10/18)
Ride to Defeat ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) will be held on Saturday, October 25th in the Tahoe region of the Sierra Nevada. (For more info, visit www.RideToDefeatALS.com) (10/25)
The California Conservation Corps crews from throughout the state were dispatched to this year’s devastating wildfires. The CCC is looking for more young men and women to help out. It’s a chance to do something for your state, and maybe find a career. (For more info, call 1-800-952-JOBS) (11/1)
Cancer patients and survivors are invited to join dance movement therapy classes on Tuesdays, August 19th through November 4th, 10:30am to 12:30pm or 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Sutter Cancer Center, 2800 L Street. There is no cost! (For more info, call 916-454-6826 or visit www.suttercancer.org) (11/4)
The 14th Annual Sacramento Authors Luncheon is set for Saturday, November 8th beginning at 10am at the Hyatt Regency Sacramento. Proceeds benefit the National Kidney Foundation of Northern California and Northern Nevada. (For more info, call 916-448-2200 or visit www.kidneyca.org) (11/8)
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County are hosting their “26th Annual Wine Tasting with Live & Silent Auction Event” on Saturday, November 22nd 6pm to 9pm at Grass Valley Veterans Hall. (For more 530-273-2227) (11/22)
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A Night of Laughs Win a pair of tickets to "A Night of Laughs" at the Dante Club on Sunday, September 7th. This is a comedy benefit for the Domestic Violence Intervention Center.
