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.
A Free E-Waste Collection Fundraiser will take place on Saturday, July 24th, 9am to 1pm at 1601 Garden Highway (near Chevy’s and the Virgin Sturgeon) in Sacramento. They will accept monitors, TV’s, PC’s VCR’s, PDA’s, stereo equipment and more, with proceeds benefiting DART – Drowning Accident Rescue Team (For more information, call 916-806-0118) (7/24)
Roseville Police Athletice League is holding a Car Wash on Wednesday, July 28th, 10am to 2pm at the R-PAL Gym, 110 Corporation Yard Road, behind the Roseville Police Department. All proceeds go toward activities provided to the participants of R-PAL. For more info, call 916-772-7725 (7/28)
Enjoy a Night with the Rivercats benefitting Breathe California on Friday, July 30th beginning at 7:05pm at Raley Field. A portion of your ticket will help support local clean air, lung health and tobacco prevention programs (For more information, call 916-444-6661 or visit www.sacbreathe.org (7/30)
Blues Fans! Are you interested in volunteering a couple of hours of your time for the NorCal Blues festival on the Saturday August 7th? As a volunteer, you'll get free admission, an "Event Staff" t-shirt, a free meal, and the satisfaction of knowing you helped make a great festival even better. please email our volunteer coordinator, Kathy, at kathy@norcalbluesfest.com. (8/6)
The 1st Annual Designing Dream Fashion Show is set for Saturday, August 7th, 7pm to 10pm at the Memorial Auditorium, 1515 J Street. The event will showcase 8 of Sacramento’s top designers, with proceeds benefitting the Sweet Dreams Foundation, which creates dream bedrooms for children who have been diagnosed with a life threatening disease. For more information, call 213-590-9633, or visit HERE. (8/7)
Sacramento’s Business and Career Expo is set for Tuesday, August 10th, noon to 4pm at the Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street. Discover your next job, an affordable training program, or even a whole new way of life at this FREE all-in-one career event! For more information, visit HERE or call 888-THE-JOBS. (8/10)
The Omni Youth Programs Family Fun Fest will be held on Saturday, August 14th, 10am to 3pm at Carmichael Park, 5750 Grand Avenue in Carmichael. Enjoy a free, fun filled day with entertainment, family games, art projects, music, give-aways and more. Omni Youth programs is a community based non profit organization which provides free drug and violence prevention programs to youth and families in the Sacramento area. For more information, call 916-362-2000, ext. 14. (8/14)
Great Chefs 2010, a Gourmet Celebration, will be held on Saturday, August 21st, beginning at 6pm at the Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza in Sacramento. Proceeds benefit Big brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area more information Here. (8/21)
El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity will hold its first annual BBQ Cook-off, “Ho ‘Down for Habitat’s BBQ Rib Showdown”on Saturday, August 21st, beginning at 4pm at Burke’s Junction, 3300 Coach Lane In Cameron Park. Proceeds benefit future building projects that provide affordable housing to families in need. For more information, visit www.edchabitat.com (8/21)
Carmichael Recreation and Park District is holding a FREE class called Estate Planning – Taxes and You, on Thursday, August 26th, 10am to 11am at La Sierra Community Center, Room 800, 5325 Engel Road in Carmichael. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 916-483-7826. (8/24)
The 6th Annual Village Feast is set for Saturday, August 28th, beginning at noon in Davis’ Central Park at 4th & C Streets. Proceeds benefit Davis Farm to School, a project of the Davis Farmer’s Market Foundation. For more information, visit Here. (8/28)
Wine on the Waterfront will take place on Saturday, September 11th, beginning at 6pm at the Waterfront Warehoue in Sacramento. Proceeds benefit Big brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Sacramento Area. For more information vist Here. (9/11)
The 10th Annual Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk is set for Sunday, September 12th, beginning on the West Steps of the State Capitol. For more information, visit www.sacvalleyaidsrunwalk.org (9/12)
The Greenprint Summit will be held on Thursday, September 23rd, 8:30am to 12pm at the Radisson Hotel, 500 Leisure Lane in Sacramento. The event will kick off support of the Sacramento Tree Foundation’s campaign to plant and steward 5 million trees by 2025. For more information, call 916-924-8733, ext. 133 (9/23)
