Derby Day Fundraiser

Reno, NV - The Junior League of Reno will host its third-annual “Juleps, Jockeys & Jazz” fundraising event at The Grove. The celebrated fundraiser brings community members together to support initiatives that support the League’s mission of developing the potential of women and children.  A fast‐paced and high-fashion fundraiser, Junior League of Reno’s “Juleps, Jockeys & Jazz” Derby Day attracts over 300 local leaders and community-minded attendees. This year’s event will feature a live showing of the 140th running of the Kentucky Derby along with a silent auction, horse raffle, and contest for the best Derby hat. Guests will enjoy classic mint juleps, a gracious southern-style luncheon fare and live jazz music.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Wacky Games and Costumes at Hilarious Fundraising Event

Sheffield, England - Businesses from around the region are being urged to make a knockout effort by signing up for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice’s funniest fundraising event of the year.  The charity is holding an It’s A Knockout competition based on the hilarious cult TV show from the 1970s which includes wacky games, outrageous costumes and plenty of foam!  The competition takes place at Dinnington Rugby Club on Saturday July 12. Each team needs to raise £1,000 in sponsorship and can have between 10 and 12 members. Entry is free.  Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice in North Anston, Sheffield, is the only children’s hospice in South Yorkshire.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Bone Appetit Fundraising Event

Washburn, KS - Helping Hands Humane Society is putting on another Bone Appétit fundraising event. This year’s theme is Paws Vegas. Guests can participate in a silent and live auction and watch adoptable dogs walk down the catwalk.  For the past 13 years, Helping Hands has been raising money to support its organization and the pets they care for. Staff and volunteers pitch in to assist with the planning and organizing of the event. Each year has a different theme.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser

Oshkosh, WI - Laughter and the spirit of friendly competition filled the room at the Winnebago County Literacy Council’s Spellbound for Literacy event. The team spelling bee for adults, held in La Sure’s ballroom April 2, vigorously tested its participants’ savvy vocabularies. The Oshkosh Northwestern team took home first prize at the bee. The Oshkosh Public Library team won second place. Tied for third place were teams Stadium Spellars and Bright Ideas.  The fundraising event also included an enticing array of raffle baskets. WCLC will use proceeds from Spellbound to support adult literacy and job education in the greater Oshkosh area.  www.fundraisingweb.org

Rock & Rawhide Fundraising Event

Cedar Grove, NJ - Shelter Our Pets and the charity Rock & Rawhide, which helps increase adoption of sheltered dogs and cats, will host a fundraising event at Well Pet Animal Hospital in Cedar Grove.  Designed to help both the pet and family, this event will feature several specials to help offset basic care costs.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to adopt from four rescue groups: Zani's Furry Friends, Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter, PAWS and Ferndog Rescue.Rock & Rawhide will accept donations of gently used and cleaned toys, blankets, leashes, crates, factory sealed pet food/treats and more, to support local animal shelters..Proceeds from this event will benefit both Rock & Rawhide and Shelter Our Pets. www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Zumba Fundraiser for CMHA

Cornwall, Ontario - A group of Zumba instructors will be using their high-energy dance moves and music to drown out the silence surrounding suicide at a new fundraising event.  Zumba Plus, a fundraiser in support of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), is taking place on Friday, May 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., at Saint Lawrence Secondary School (SLSS). "The Zumba community recently lost a dear friend to mental illness, we are hosting this event in honor of her, Monique Rozon," said Zumba Plus co-organizers Jasmine Delage and Adele Wilson. In early March, an event in her honor raised $1,200 for the CMHA. But Angela Pilon, Rozon's daughter, and local businesses dedicated to health and well-being aren't stopping there.  www.fundraising-ideas.org