Events - Variety - The Children's Charity

January 2016

Jan 8, 2016 Black Tie- A Night in New Orleans A Night in New Orleans kicks off with complimentary wine and beer during social hour. During dinner, special guest Jamie Pollard, Iowa State University Athletic Director, will speak. Dancing to band Final Mix will round...

Jan 16, 2016 Des Moines Sweethearts Charity Date Night Auction Get your valentine early this year at the 5th annual Des Moines Sweetheart Date Night Auction! This year's auction will be held once again at Jasper...

February 2016

Feb 4, 2016 27th Annual Spirits of Spring presented by NextEra Energy Duane Arnold Join us for Variety's 27th Annual Spirits of Spring presented by NextEra Energy Duane Arnold! Eastern Iowa's premier event featuring fine wines, beers, liquors, and heavy hors...

Feb 6, 2016 Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance Join us for the third annual Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance! Celebrate with your own little sweetheart(s) and create unforgettable memories. Enjoy dancing,...

March 2016

Mar 5, 2016 Variety Telethon Description: Since 1975, Iowans have joined together to contribute their time, talent and hearts to the annual Variety Telethon. Telethon is the foundation...

April 2016

Apr 9, 2016 Savor Des Moines Savor Des Moines is an evening of sampling the best appetizers and cocktails from the best restaurants around Des Moines.Tickets are $30 in advance or $45 at...

May 2016

May 19, 2016 Miller Lite Golf Invitational Join us for Variety’s annual golf event. The invitational is 4 person best ball with a 2 putt maximum. The day include breakfast by Hy-Vee, lunch by...

June 2016

Jun 14, 2016 Young Variety Members Only Networking Network with industry leaders at this Young Variety members only networking event. Select Variety board members from an array of industries will be in...

July 2016

Jul 15, 2016 Polo on the Green- Family Night Please note: Online orders have closed. Family Night tickets may be purchased at the event or by phone. Please call the Variety office at 515-243-4660. Phone orders...

Jul 16, 2016 20th Annual Polo on the Green Please note: Online orders have closed. To purchase a ticket, please call the Variety office at 515-243-4660. Tickets sales end at noon on Friday, July...

August 2016

Aug 16, 2016 28th Annual Leinenkugel Golf Invitational Presented by Hy-Vee Join us for a great day of golf to support the children of Eastern Iowa! Morning and afternoon tee times are available. Shotgun start at 7:30 a.m. or...

September 2016

Sep 8, 2016 Variety Stag Join us for Variety’s 9th annual, one of a kind men’s event. This casual event will be hosted in the indoor riding arena at Powder River Ranch in Cumming....

October 2016

Oct 14, 2016 Bow Tie Ball Break out your best bow tie! The 4th Annual Bow Tie Ball presented by Optimum Chiropractic is October 14th at the fabulous Wakonda Club from 6:00pm - 11:00pm....

November 2016

Nov 15, 2016 Cedar Rapids Radiothon Cedar Rapids Radiothon is a two-day event that raises funds for the Variety Compassion Fund. The Variety Compassion Fund benefits critically ill children...

December 2016

Dec 2016 Santa Pub Crawl Description: Dress up in your favorite Christmas attire, board the bus and enjoy yourself on this downtown bar crawl! Ticket and event information can...

Dec 13, 2016 Two Days of Compassion Two Days of Compassion raises funds for the Variety Compassion Fund. The Variety Compassion Fund benefits critically ill children & their families at Blank...

January 2017

Jan 13, 2017 Black Tie - Fire and Ice Variety- the Children’s Charity is hosting its 32nd annual Black Tie gala, “Fire & Ice” January 13, 2017 featuring guest speaker Jay Williams. Williams...

Jan 17, 2017 Young Variety Members Only Networking Network with industry leaders at this Young Variety members only networking event. Select Variety board members from an array of industries will be...

February 2017

Feb 4, 2017 Des Moines Sweetheart Charity Date Auction Single? Looking for a Valentine's date? Join us for the 6th annual Des Moines Sweetheart Date Night Auction! This super fun event for singles and young...

Feb 11, 2017 Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance - Afternoon Dance Please join us for the fourth annual Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance presented by COUNTRY Financial of Central Iowa, a Valentine's fundraising event created...

Feb 11, 2017 Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance - Evening Dance- SOLD OUT Please join us for the fourth annual Mommy & Me: Sweetheart Dance presented by COUNTRY Financial of Central Iowa, a Valentine's fundraising event created...

March 2017

Mar 4, 2017 43rd Annual Variety Telethon March 4 and 5 Description: Since 1975, Iowans have joined together to contribute their time, talent and hearts to the annual Variety Telethon. Telethon is the foundation...

Mar 10, 2017 28th Annual Spirits of Spring presented by NextEra Energy Duane Arnold NOTE: Online registration has closed. Tickets will be available at the door. Join us for Variety's 28th Annual Spirits of Spring presented by NextEra Energy Duane...

April 2017

Apr 29, 2017 Savor Des Moines Online ticket sales have closed. Tickets will be available at the door for $50 per person. Join us Saturday, April 29 for Savor Des Moines, an evening of culinary sampling featuring appetizers and cocktails from the best restaurants...

May 2017

May 18, 2017 Miller Lite Golf Invitational Enjoy a round of golf and support Iowa children at the same time! The Miller Lite Golf Invitational is Thursday, may 18 at echo Valley Country Club....

July 2017

Jul 15, 2017 Polo on the Green It’s the #partyofthesummer! Please save the date for the 21st annual polo on the green event on July 15, 2017 at Powder River Ranch. Enjoy a live polo...

August 2017

Aug 15, 2017 Leinenkugel Golf Invitational Join us Tuesday, August 15, for a great day of golf to support the children of Eastern Iowa! Morning and afternoon tee times are available. Shotgun start at...

September 2017

Sep 7, 2017 Variety Stag Join us for Variety’s 10th annual, one of a kind men’s event. This casual event will be hosted in the indoor riding arena at Powder River Ranch in...

January 2018

Jan 12, 2018 Variety Black Tie Save the date for Variety’s Annual Black Tie Gala. More information to come.

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