Benefits & Fundraisers

Organization Description: Hammer Residences, Inc. is a Minnesota non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Founded in 1923 by Alvina Hammer, Hammer provides residential caring support for adult and children with developmental disabilities. Hammer Residences, Inc. serves more than 1500 individuals with a wide range of intellectual disabilities like Autism and Down syndrome. 275 adults reside in 36 group homes and 10 apartment programs in the western suburbs of Minneapolis. Read more about Reach for Ralph

Four kids were inspired to earn money to help support global missions and created an art sale to make it happen.  A spirit of creativity and service has brought many others in the community to support them. You are invited to join in their annual art sale fundraiser as they present their efforts for sale. 100% of the proceeds benefit missionaries and ministries they are passionate about.  

Funds will support the SEND Transformation Christian Center in Lipetsk Russia and the Schmidt family joining Reach Global ministry in Indonesia. Read more about Kids host art sale to benefit global missions

Breanna’s Star is a Night of Art, Celebration and
Giving in support of Breanna’s Gift, an organization bringing classes &
workshops in visual arts, dance, music, theater and “Art Takeout” to children
at Ronald McDonald House Upper Midwest and Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul and
Minneapolis. The event includes appetizers, wine and beer, silent and live
auctions, a make-it-yourself art project and entertainment by country/rock/swing
band Trailer Trash. Attire is casual. Read more about Breanna’s Star: a Night of Art, Celebration and Giving

Breanna’s Star is a Night of Art, Celebration and Giving in support of Breanna’s Gift, an organization bringing classes & workshops in visual arts, dance, music, theater and “Art Takeout” to children at Ronald McDonald House Upper Midwest and Children’s Minnesota in St. Paul and Minneapolis. The event includes appetizers, wine and beer, silent and live auctions, a make-it-yourself art project and entertainment by country/rock/swing band Trailer Trash. Attire is casual. Read more about Breanna’s Star: a Night of Art, Celebration and Giving

Don't Miss The Boat!

Read more about Wine On Wayzata Bay 10th Anniversary!

The 10,000 Lakes Concours d’Elegance is returning to Excelsior, Minn. for the summer of 2017 and exciting additions are being made as the event moves into its fifth year.

  Read more about 10,000 Lakes Concours d'Elegance

Celebrate St. David’s Center for Child & Family Development with emcee KARE 11’s Rena Sarigianopoulos, fine dining, silent and live auctions, plus a vibrant After Party featuring live entertainment provided by local cover band High & Mighty. Proceeds from the Gala will fund critical services to the nearly 3,000 children and their families who rely on St. David’s Center for inclusive early childhood education and early intervention and treatment services. Read more about 28th Annual St. David's Center Make Them Shine Gala

The
Alzheimer’s Association annual Purple Gala is a time to celebrate and honor the
lives of people impacted by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The evening
includes a reception and silent auction followed by a gourmet dinner, live
auction, entertainment, and after party with a live band. Proceeds from the
Gala raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

  Read more about Alzheimer’s Association Purple Gala – 25th Anniversary

The Wildwood Artist Series is pleased to present the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet on Friday, January 20, 2017 at 7:30pm. With imagination, artistry, and musical mastery, the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet performs its own brilliant arrangements of music by classical composers such as Piazzolla and Debussy, as well as Prince’s Purple Rain, and The Easy Beats’ Friday on My Mind.
The event will take place in the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center located in Mahtomedi: 8000 75th Street North, Mahtomedi, MN Read more about Minneapolis Guitar Quartet

The Orono
Lions 30th Annual Snowball Open 18 Hole Golf Event is set for Jan. 28^th,
2017 with tee times starting at 10am and runs past 2:00pm. They had 480 golfers
and over 600 people attending last years the event. Book you tee time early on online
and save $5.00. www.facebook.com/TonkaLions/ Read more about 30th Annual Snowball Open