Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda Fundraising Event

Dickson, TN - Dickson’s local community theater troupe, The Renaissance Players, has found a second chance at life and will hold their first fundraising event next month for “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda.”  “Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda” will be a fundraising performance showcasing The Renaissance Players and other members of the community. If you have ever had that one song that you Woulda done if..... or Coulda done but.... or Shoulda done except for.... then this night is for you. You will have the opportunity to perform that song on stage in front of an audience filled with theater-loving people.  “Every actor has that dream role, that one song he or she would just love to sing on stage, but for some reason never had the opportunity,” says Kopischke. “Maybe you were too old for the role, or the wrong gender, or the wrong race. With this event, those things don’t matter. Just come out and have fun. And if you don’t want to perform then come out and support the performers and the arts.”  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Get Down For Down Syndrome Fundraiser

Fairlawn, OH — A Medina couple is working to deliver laughs to raise funds to benefit the Down Syndrome (DS) community. Rob and Ellen Snow organized the nonprofit organization Stand Up For Downs (SUFD) in 2012 after the birth of their son, Henry, in 2009. The organization presents stand-up comedy shows in support of programs and services that benefit the DS community. It also presents an annual fundraiser, Get Down For Down Syndrome.  The event, sponsored by the Summit County Developmental Disabilities Board, is the organization’s biggest fundraiser.  Natalie Herbick, of Fox 8 Cleveland’s “New Day Cleveland,” will be the master of ceremonies, and 1970s’ disco entertainment and dancing, as well as a silent auction, a chance raffle and other activities are planned. There also will be an open bar and hors d’oeuvres, and disco attire is being encouraged.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Burlesque Fundraiser

Port Angeles, WA — “Banking on Burlesque: A Presidential Affair” is the name of a fundraising event for Port Angeles High School student Zachary Davis' travel to Washington, D.C., to play trumpet with the school band this spring.  The “Affair” will be held at Bar N9ne, Admission is a $5 donation. It will star dancers, drag queens and kings, and burlesque performers Kiki Cat, Ginger Le Ame Voleur, Siouxzie Q, Gothic Lolita, Noxious Oxalis and Jakkie Kelevra.  This event, hosted by the PA Cabaret troupe, also features mistress of ceremonies Salmonella Rivière.  It is for the 21-and-older crowd, so Zachary, 15, won't be able to attend.But his family members and friends, who are enthusiastic performance artists, hope to raise money to cover the $1,400 cost of traveling to the nation's capital with the Port Angeles High concert band.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Bourbon and Bowties Fundraiser

Longview, TX - Longview World of Wonder’s first Bourbon and Bowties fundraiser brought in more than $28,000 for the proposed children’s discovery center, event chairman Cole Tomberlain said Friday. “We had limited seating of 200 tickets, and we did sell out for the event,” Tomberlain said. “For a first-year event we were extremely excited to sell out. That was one of our goals going into this. We wanted to have a specific number of seats, and we wanted to sell out, so next year, people would buy their tickets early.”  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Evening on Pointe Fundraiser

Stillwater, MN - Simple, elegant and ready to give back to an organization that adds value to the community, the St. Croix Ballet company hosts its second annual fundraising event at The Grand this weekend. The event is called Evening on Pointe. The St. Croix Ballet aims to set aside the evening to celebrate ballet for the individual and greater community. Proceeds from the fundraiser support the St. Croix Ballet scholarship assistance program, costume restoration and replacement, performances and set enhancements, as well as teacher training enrichment. The St. Croix Ballet has been in the community since 1991 and puts on “The Nutcracker” show after Thanksgiving each year and also has a spring performance.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Lost Trail Ski Patrol Fundraiser

Lost Trail Powder Mountain, MT - Something bad can always happen when you are skiing or snowboarding, and when it does, you want an experienced ski patroller there to help you.  The work they do involves expenses, and so for the 30th year in a row the Lost Trail Ski Patrol is set to host their annual Steak Fry fundraiser at the base lodge of Lost Trail Powder Mountain.  Featuring fire, live music, beer, steaks, burgers and a torchlight parade, the event is the sole money-raising effort for the year according to LT ski patrol representative Craig Martens.  “It pays for equipment, training, Band-Aids, bandages and simple stuff like that,” he said. “We actually have had a pretty busy season so far, besides the usual scrapes and bruises. We’ve had quite a few big injuries this year.”  www.fundraising-ideas.org