Events - Variety - The Children's Charity

August 2022

Aug 25, 2022 Central Iowa Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients for Variety's annual men's only Stag event on August 25th at Powder River Ranch. The evening includes...

September 2022

Sep 14, 2022 Miller Lite Golf Invitational Presented by Fareway Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot tournament at an award-winning golf course. Participants will enjoy lunch and dinner, games on the...

Sep 22, 2022 Eastern Iowa Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients and join us for eastern Iowa’s MEN’S ONLY Stag Event in support of Variety - the Children’s Charity! The...

November 2022

Nov 12, 2022 Cycle for a Cause with Variety! Join us Saturday, November 12th at 10 AM at CycleBar Jordan Creek and ride for a cause! $40 purchases your ride that morning, a CycleBar water bottle,...

December 2022

Dec 13, 2022 Two Days of Compassion - Central Iowa Tune in to 92.5 KJJY during Variety's Two Days of Compassion in central Iowa! Caring for a critically ill child is difficult; mentally, emotionally...

Dec 13, 2022 Two Days of Compassion - Eastern Iowa Tune in to 94.1 KRNA during Variety's Two Days of Compassion in eastern Iowa! Caring for a critically ill child is difficult; mentally, emotionally...

January 2023

Jan 16, 2023 Sweet and Savory Come enjoy this ~sweet and savory~ pajama party at Jasper Winery! The event will include breakfast for dinner, specialized drinks (including a mimosa...

February 2023

Feb 9, 2023 Outreach Social Learn how you can get involved with Young Variety of Iowa at this Outreach Social! Light appetizers and beverages wil be provided at this open house...

Feb 21, 2023 Joni's Wish Book Launch Event Joni’s Wish is a children’s book written by Variety board member Jon Phillips that highlights the importance of inclusivity and tells the story of...

March 2023

Mar 4, 2023 Telethon Spotlight Special Variety is back and better than ever for our 49th annual Telethon campaign! This year we will once again have a one-hour spotlight special at 7 PM on...

Mar 4, 2023 The Red Party While we are not holding a traditional telethon, but we will be hosting a RED PARTY on March 4th to watch the pre-taped hour-long show about Variety....

Mar 11, 2023 Kendra Scott Give Back Shop Kendra Scott on Saturday, March 11 and Sunday, March 12, and 20% of each purchase will be donated to Variety! To donate in person at...

Mar 19, 2023 Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a CHILI CHAMPION? Join us at our second annual Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM! $20 to enter your...

April 2023

Apr 12, 2023 The Art of Cheese Are you ready to step up your charcuterie game and learn how to craft the perfect meat and cheese board? Join Young Variety for a charcuterie building...

Apr 20, 2023 Charity Grant Tour - Boys and Girls Club of Central Iowa Join us for our grant recipient tour at Boys & Girls Club on Thursday, April 20. We will take a tour of the facility to see how Variety’s dollars have...

Apr 27, 2023 Spirits of Spring Presented by Hy-Vee Planting hope, one child at a time! Join us for a night out at the beautiful Epic Event Center sampling wine, beer, liquor, and appetizers from local...

May 2023

May 2, 2023 Cajun Belle Giveback Join us for a Cajun Belle Crawfish Boil on May 2 in the ChildServe parking lot! A portion of the profits will be donated to Variety.

May 11, 2023 Sporting Clay Classic Don't miss the second annual Variety Sporting Clay Classic! This year's event will be split into a morning and afternoon session - morning shoot will...

May 12, 2023 PCC and Variety Night at Iowa Cubs Principal Charity Classic and Variety have teamed up to partner with the Iowa Cubs for a special game on May 12! As one of the four Tournament Charity...

May 20, 2023 Young Variety Kickball Tournament Presented by Steer & Stein We're kickin' it for the kids! SCHEDULE: 8:30 am: Opening Ceremony 8:45 am – 12:00 pm: Morning Pool Play (Each team will play three games.) 10:00...

June 2023

Jun 21, 2023 BINGO Giveback at Lucky's on 16th We're excited to partner with Lucky's on 16th for a BINGO night on June 21st from 6 - 8 PM in Cedar Rapids! A portion of their daily sales will be...

July 2023

Jul 15, 2023 Polo on the Green Join us for the 27th Annual Polo on the Green! Polo on the Green is back and better than ever as the #coolestpartyofthesummer in Des Moines! Join us...

Jul 18, 2023 35th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational The 35th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational will take place in July at Hunters Ridge golf course. Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot...

Jul 19, 2023 Outreach Social Learn how you can get involved with Young Variety of Iowa at our Outreach Social at Kinship Brewing, and witness a specialized bike presentation to a...

August 2023

Aug 24, 2023 Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients for Variety's annual men's only Stag event on August 24th at Powder River Ranch. The evening includes...

September 2023

Sep 13, 2023 Charity Grant Tour - IHYC Rooftop Gardens Join us for our grant recipient tour atIowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) on Wednesday, September 13. We will take a tour of the facility and hear how...

Sep 20, 2023 Eastern Iowa Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients and join us for eastern Iowa’s MEN’S ONLY Stag Event in support of Variety - the Children’s Charity! The...

Sep 28, 2023 Miller Lite Golf Invitational Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot tournament at an award-winning golf course. Participants will enjoy lunch and dinner, games on...

October 2023

Oct 1, 2023 Bikes & Brews Join Young Variety at SingleSpeed Brewing on Sunday, October 1 for a free casual bike ride at 2 PM, then head back to SingleSpeed to witness a...

Oct 22, 2023 Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM Think you've got what it takes to be crowned a CHILI CHAMPION? Join us at our third annual Chili Cookoff with the Loop DSM! $20 to enter your...

December 2023

Dec 12, 2023 Two Days of Compassion Tune in to 92.5 KJJY in central Iowa and 104.5 KDAT in eastern Iowa during Variety's Two Days of Compassion! Caring for a critically ill child is...

March 2024

Mar 2, 2024 50th Telethon 50 years of miracles. Since 1975, Iowans have joined together to contribute their time, talent, and hearts to the annual Variety Telethon. It is the...

April 2024

Apr 11, 2024 Spirits of Spring Planting hope, one child at a time! Join us for a night out at the beautiful Epic Event Center sampling wine, beer, liquor, and appetizers from local...

May 2024

May 9, 2024 Sporting Clay Classic SAVE THE DATE! The third annual Sporting Clay Classic will take place on Thursday, May 9 with 30 teams competing.

July 2024

Jul 27, 2024 Polo on the Green Join us for the 28th Annual Polo on the Green! Polo on the Green is back and better than ever as the #coolestpartyofthesummer in Des Moines! Join us...

August 2024

Aug 12, 2024 36th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational The 36th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational will take place in August at Elmcrest Country Club. Golfers will participate in a four-person best shot...

Aug 22, 2024 Stag Gather your friends, colleagues and clients for Variety's annual men's only Stag event on August 22nd at Powder River Ranch. The evening includes...

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