King and Queen of Hearts Fundraising Contest

Long Beach, CA - A new King and Queen of Hearts will be crowned in Long Beach this Saturday.  The charity event, King and Queen of Hearts Fundraising Contest, invites participants to introduce themselves to the community, then attendees will vote to crown a King and Queen. The winners will be announced on February 14.  "It is a honorary title bestowed upon the winners from the Imperial Court of Long Beach," organizers said. "They are members of the community who have a big 'heart' for Long Beach and the many non-profits within the community."  While one contestant is a drag queen, that is not a requirement to enter the contest. Contestants can be any member of the community who has a passion for Long Beach, organizers said.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Sharky's Shivering Slides Fundraiser

Hatfield Township, PA - The third annual “Sharky’s Shivering Slides” fundraiser at the Hatfield Aquatic Center was the biggest and best one yet.  Township commissioner Scott Brown reported on a successful fundraiser Wednesday, and said $1,800 was raised for local charities by the freezing-cold fundraiser.  “It was 17 degrees. The water temperature was 42 degrees, but 30 participants took the plunge, with friends and family watching from the pool deck,” Brown said.  www.fundraising-ideas.org  

Winnebago County Relay For Life 10th in Fundraising

Forest City, IA - Relay for Life of Winnebago County raised $81,500 for cancer research in 2014.  The amount puts its fundraising efforts at 10th in the nation for counties with a population of 10,000-14,999 with a per capita amount of $7.69.  "I think it's huge," said Relay for Life lead Chairwoman Carolyn Sunde of the honor. "It is amazing how much the community comes together to support the cause."  American Cancer Society representative Steve Lovik said everyone was excited about the fundraising efforts despite the fact bad weather shortened the Relay for Life Event in June.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

Holiday Fundraiser for Children's Museum a Big Success

Highland Square, OH — Children and their parents packed the Highland Theatre for the Akron Children’s Museum’s Hands-On Holidays fundraiser over the holidays.. Organizers said several hundred people attended the event, a fundraiser to support the creation of the museum. The fundraiser raised over $16,000, which will go toward opening a pilot site for the museum in the next 12 to 18 months, according to museum officials.  At the Hands-On Holidays event, children played with a life-size Lite Brite, used their imaginations to build castles and towers out of blocks, created elf hats and took “elfie selfies,” and also sang and danced to holiday music.  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

25 Men Who Can Cook Fundraiser and Competition

Ottumwa, IA — When the doors at Bridge View Center open on Saturday, food connoisseurs will have just two hours to sample all the culinary treats of 25 Men Who Can Cook.  One of the major fundraisers for the Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra, the fourth annual event combines a culinary competition with a time to get together with friends and neighbors.  “Since the first year, it’s been at Bridge View Center on a Saturday in January when it’s nice and cold. We’ve always been blessed with nice weather,” said coordinator Bob Morrissey. “The first two years we had about 300 people in attendance, but last year we had 550. It’s kind of the place to be, the thing to do in January.”  www.fundraising-ideas.org 

VFW Fundraising Dinner

Sycamore, IL - The Sycamore VFW and Country Store & Catering invite the community to a fundraising dinner to benefit Pay-It-Forward House in Sycamore.   They will be serving an all-you-can-eat buffet dinner at the VFW.  Tickets bought in advance cost $13 for adults and $6 for children age 10 and younger.   Tickets will be available at the door at a cost of $14 for adults and $6 for children.   The menu will include barbecue chicken and rib tips, rotisserie pork sandwiches, country style baked beans, steakhouse potato salad, creamy apple coleslaw, rolls and dessert.   www.fundraising-ideas.org