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July 2008 Charitable Registry


July 9 • 10th Annual Lupus Golf Classic
A benefit for Lupus Genetics Research. Organized by the Lupus Foundation of Minnesota. Mark your calendars for a delightful day of golf and camaraderie at StoneRidge Golf Club in Stillwater.  If you aren’t already signed up to participate, contact the Foundation office at 952-746-5151 or info@lupusmn.org. StoneRidge Golf  Club. Stillwater. www.lupusmn.org.  

July 11 • Relay For Life of Scott County
A benefit for The American Cancer Society.  Each year in Minnesota nearly 140 communities and universities celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and empower individuals and communities to fight back against this disease through American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life. 7  p.m. Shakopee Junior High School. 200 E. 10th Ave. Shakopee. www.events.cancer.org/rflscottcountymn.  

July 11 • Relay For Life of Le Sueur County
A benefit for The American Cancer Society.  Each year the American Cancer Society Relay  For Life brings together communities to take part in the fight against cancer.  It’s a time and place where people come to celebrate those who have survived cancer, remember those we’ve lost, and fight back against a disease that touches too many lives. 7: 00 p.m. Le Sueur County Fair Grounds. 15 E. Derrynane St. Le Center.   

July 12 • Adoption Day
A benefit for Second Chance Animal Rescue. A variety of cats, kittens, dogs and puppies will be available for adoption from 11  a.m. 3  p.m.  All dogs and cats are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, heartworm or FeLV checked and dewormed.  Help give an animal a Chance at life & companionship.  The next adoption day will be Aug. 9th at 11  a.m. Petco. 2575 North Fairview Avenue. Roseville. www.secondchancerescue.org. 

July 14 • Matt Blair Classic
Benefitting Special Olympics of Minnesota. Sponsored by Thomson Reuters. 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Shotguns. Hazeltine National Golf Club. Chaska. Contact Matt Blair’s Celebrity Promotions, Inc. at 763-559-4888.  

July 14 • 65 Roses Golf Classic
A benefit for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Organized by Ergodyne and Guy Carpenter & Company, Inc. Get ready to hit the links! The double shotgun tournament has spectacular food, raffle opportunities and exciting hole games. The afternoon shotgun is followed by dinner, a live auction and program. 7:30 a.m. Legends Golf Club. Prior Lake. www.cff.org. 

July 14 • Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour
A benefit for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Organized by Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies. Free self-guided tour to over 100 ponds and landscapes on July 19 & 20 and July 26 & 27, 2008. Donations to CCRF Encouraged. 10  a.m. Various Homes in Twin Cities. Various addresses in Twin Cities. Please visit www.tcpondandlandscapetour.com.  

July 18 • Relay For Life of Norwood Young America
A benefit for The American Cancer Society. Each year in Minnesota nearly 140 communities and universities celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and empower individuals and communities to fight back against this disease through American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life. 6  p.m. Central High School. 531 Morse St. Norwood Young America. www.events.cancer.org/rflnyamn.  

July 18 • Strike Out Homelessness
A benefit for People Serving People. Organized by the Minnesota Twins. For the fifth year, People Serving People is proud to present Strike Out Homelessness in partnership with the Minnesota Twins on Friday, July 18. The event includes a pre-game party prior to the game. You and your family will enjoy a gourmet barbeque and the live music of Tim Mahoney at the Picnic Pavillion. 4  p.m. Metrodome. 900 S 5th St. Minneapolis. peopleservingpeople.org.  

July 19 • Twin Cities Pond and Landscape Tour
A benefit for Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Organized by Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies. Free self-guided tour to over 100 ponds and landscapes on July 19 & 20 and July 26 & 27, 2008. Donations to CCRF Encouraged. 10  a.m. Various Homes in Twin Cities. Various addresses in Twin Cities. Please visit www.tcpondandlandscapetour.com.  

July 20 • Children for Children’s Bike-A-Thon
Come and enjoy a scenic river ride starting from the Historic Harriet Island Pavillion in St. Paul. Ride will be on designated bike trails. A toddler course will be included for younger riders. All money raised will benefit programs supported by The Children’s Hospital Association. This is a family event! Contact CHA 651-220-6176.  

July 20 • Bike MS: Star Tribune The Ride Across Minnesota
A benefit for National MS Society, Minnesota Chapter. Organized by the Star Tribune. July 20-25, 2008. Enjoy the five best days of cycling the Iron Range and North Shore have to offer while you bring hope to thousands of people with multiple sclerosis in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Visit Grand Rapids, Chisholm, Biwabik, Two Harbors and Duluth.  Minnesota’s Iron Range and North Shore. BikeMS.org.  

July 21 • Camp Courage Open
A benefit for Camp Courage. Organized by the Courage Center. This annual golf event raises funds to support Camp Courage for children and adults with physical disabilities. 11  a.m.  St. Cloud Country Club. 301 Montrose Road. St. Cloud. www.courage.org.  

July 21 • The Storefront Group Celebrity Golf Classic
A benefit for The Storefront Group. Organized by Foley & Mansfield. Charity 18 hole scramble tournament benefiting Storefront including games and prizes. All funds raised allow us to create awarness of mental health concerns and provide valuable services to kids and families in the Twin Cities and suburbs. Tournament Director is Matt Blair, former  Minnesota Viking all-pro. 11  a.m. Minnesota Valley  Country Club. Bloomington. www.storefront.org.  

July 21 • Arby’s Charity Tour
The Arby’s Charity Tour is a series of amateur golf tournaments and special events held throughout the United States to raise awareness and funds for BBBS  and the Arby’s Foundation. The tour includes media exposure and golf events with featured contests, live auctions and much more. 10  a.m. Tartan Park. For more information, contact Nadia Siddiqui at nsiddiqui@bigstwincities.org.   

July 23 • Raptor Bowl III
A benefit for The Raptor Center. Organized by Landor Companies/Bella Sera Wine Bar Ristorante. 2 p.m. start. Brit’s Pub & Eating Establishment. Minneapolis. Contact Matt Blair’s Celebrity Promotions, Inc. 763-559-4888.  

July 24 • Sunset Affair
A benefit for the Como Zoo & Conservatory. Sunset Affair is the summer’s most exotic and fun outing. Corporate and community leaders will experience an evening of dazzling entertainment, wonderful food and cool breezes at the Twin Cities most spectacular party spot: Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. Guests at this adults-only event will begin at 5:30 p.m. Como Zoo & Conservatory. St. Paul. www.comozooconservatory.org.  

July 25 • Relay For Life of White Bear Lake
A benefit for the American Cancer Society.  Each year in Minnesota nearly 140 communities and universities celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost to the disease and empower individuals and communities to fight back against this disease through American Cancer Society’s signature event, Relay For Life. 7  p.m. White Bear High School South Campus. 3551 McKnight Rd N. www.events.cancer.org/rflwhitebearlakeareamn.  

July 25 • 9th Annual Lightning Run
A benefit for The Diabetes Institute at the University of Minnesota. Organized by the St. Paul Harley-Davidson, St. Paul Police, and St. Paul HOG. Kick-off registration party Friday night featuring live music, silent auction, food and product vendors, beer tasting by Summit. Saturday begins with an observation run followed by a parade through St. Paul led by St. Paul Police Motors Unit. Post parade events include a live auction and raffle. 6  p.m. Summit Brewing  Company. St. Paul. www.lightningrun.com.

July 26 • Mahtomedi Guild “Lobster by the Lake”
An evening under the stars on beautiful White Bear Lake! Live music and lobster dinner. 6  p.m. – 12  a.m. $80 per person. Contact Children’s Hospital Association at 651-220-6176.  

July 26 • Tour de Vail 7 - Roll & Stroll
Fundraiser for Vail Place, mental health recovery agency. Aquatennial-sanctioned, family friendly event lets you bike, blade, walk, or run around Lake Calhoun; free barbecue/festivities for participants at nearby Minneapolis Vail Place (100-year-old mansion). 9  a.m. Lake Calhoun/Minneapolis Vail Place. 1412 W. 36th Street. www.vailplace.org.  

July 26 • The MOST Amazing Race
A benefit for The Salvation Army’s Bed and Bread Club. The MOST Amazing Race is a fundraising event to help alleviate hunger and homelessness in the Twin Cities. Teams of two race throughout MPLS via Metro Transit completing challenges and competing for a grand prize of $5000 courtesy of Wells Fargo. Teams may register online  June 14-July 26th. 8:30 a.m. Various Minneapolis locations. www.thesalarmy.com.  

July 26 • Rochester Kidney Walk
A benefit for the National Kidney Foundation.  This non-competitive 3K walk will help raise awareness of becoming an organ donor, and the need for early detection and early treatment of kidney disease. There are over 400 people in the Rochester area who have received a transplant or who are affected by kidney disease. 9  a.m. Silver Lake Park. Rochester. www.walk.kidney.org.  

July 26 • 6th Annual Parkinson Association of MN - Golf Tournament
A benefit for Raising funds for respite care grant program. Organized by the Parkinson Association of Minnesota. 18 Holes of golf to raise funds for our Respite Care Grant Program.  Includes: green fees, cart, contests, driving range, women’s clinic, lunch, dinner & gifts. 11  a.m. Minnesota Valley Country Club. 6300 Auto Club Road. Bloomington. www.parkinsonmn.org.  

July 30 • Sites and Sold Signs
Organized by Full Swing Solutions & Dar Vosberg Reality. Join us for the 4th annual Sites and Sold Signs Golf Tournament at the St. James Golf Course on July 30, 2008. Proceeds to benefit the Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program of MN whose mission is to save and enrich lives through education, support and advocacy in the prevention of suicide. 11  a.m. St. James Golf Course. St. James. sitesandsigns.golfdetails.com.  

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