charity events

RUSH Run Uniting & Strengthening Homes

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/30/2011
The event includes competitive and non-competitive runs, a non-competitive walk, kids fun run, kids one-mile dash and a diaper dash.

St. Louis area families can participate in the R.U.S.H. (Race Uniting & Strengthening Families) 5K Race and Family Fun Run on April 30 in Frontier Park in St. Charles. The race, sponsored by Bridgeway Behavioral Health Foundation and The Sparrow's Nest, includes competitive and non-competitive runs,  a non-competitive walk, kids fun run, kids one-mile dash and a diaper dash. Activities kick off at 9 a.m. in Frontier Park, 650 S. Riverside Drive, St. Charles. More information: www.bridgewaybh.com

Annual Egg Hunt

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/16/2011
The egg hunt is candy-free; kids exchange the eggs they find for "eat bucks" that they can use to buy toys from the general store.

Equine Assisted Therapy, a St. Louis nonprofit, is holding its annual egg hunt at noon. Registration opens at 11 a.m. The egg hunt is candy-free; kids exchange the eggs they find for "eat bucks' that they can use to buy toys from the general store.

For kids ages 2-12. Separate hunt areas for younger children. At Longview Farm Park in Town & Country.

Fragile, Not Broken Walk for Knowledge

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/07/2011
The walk includes fun for the entire family, including bounce houses, pony rides, and a lunch after the walk.

Participate in this walk to benefit the Fragile X Resource Center of Missouri. The center supports families affected by Fragile X Syndrome, a family of inherited conditions caused by changes in the FMR-1 gene. The walk includes fun for the entire family, including bounce houses, pony rides, and a lunch after the walk.

The walk takes place rain or shine. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. at Fenton City Park on Larkin Williams Road. More information: www.firstgiving.com/fxmo

Raise the Roof for Haiti

Event Date: 
Sat, 08/14/2010
top by anytime from 1 - 7 p.m. and enjoy kids activities, live music, a magician and much more.

Do you know that one jar of peanut butter in Haiti costs $7? We can buy it for less than half that price. With the average yearly income in Haiti being under $400, a single jar of peanut butter is a major expense.

Movie Premiere with Buzz Lightyear, Woody and Fredbird

Event Date: 
Sat, 06/19/2010
A special showing of the movie in 3D is scheduled for Saturday morning at Saint Louis Galleria 6 Cinemas, and Woody and Buzz Lightyear will be there in person to greet kids and welcome them to the show.

Your kids can meet Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Fredbird in person at this 3D movie premiere of Toy Story 3. A special showing of the movie in 3D is scheduled for Saturday morning at Saint Louis Galleria 6 Cinemas, and Woody and Buzz Lightyear will be there in person to greet kids and welcome them to the show. And it gets better. The Cardinal's own Fredbird will also be flying in for the occasion.

Father's Day Family Bike Ride

Event Date: 
Sun, 06/20/2010
Celebrate Father's Day by participating in this bike ride along the KATY Trail to benefit prostate cancer research.

Celebrate Father's Day by participating in this bike ride along the KATY Trail to benefit prostate cancer research. It's a ride celebrating dads that the whole family can participate in regardless of cycling ability. Your ride can start at various locations across the metro area. For more information and registration, go to http://fathersdaybikeride.com

Tee Off for Kids' Smiles

Give Kids A Smile, which has made an enormous impact in improving the dental health of local kids, is holding its fifth annual charity golf tournament next week. Even if you're not an avid golfer, learning the good this organization does will make you want to pull out the clubs and give it a go anyway.

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Today's Featured Camp

Lil' Bear Baseball Day Camp at Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis Baseball hosts a week-long baseball day camp in which boys and girls will learn baseball basics, play in the sun (and shade) and best of all - have FUN! With an age-appropriate curriculum and a safe environment, our college baseball coaches will show your son or daughter what it takes to be a Lil' Bear through instruction, games, wiffle ball, and – because every kid wants to get in the pool – SWIM TIME!

Camp is help June 17-21 and is for ages 6 to 10. Visit our web site for more information and let your kids be a Lil' Bear!

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