Variety has completed a $475,000 campaign and is scheduled to break ground on the 9,600-square foot, all-inclusive Variety Star Playground in Noelridge Park on May 15 at 10 a.m. The playground will be the first all-inclusive play area in Cedar Rapids. Learn more about the
Playground and
RSVP to the groundbreaking.
Variety is honored to be one of six "FORE our Kids" charities who benefit from the Principal Charity Classic. Volunteers are needed to marshall hole #7 where they will spot golf balls and quiet the crowds. Volunteers can sign up and pay their $85 through the Variety office. Volunteer registration includes a Principal Charity Classic golf shirt, jacket, hat/visor and free admission throughout the tournament. Email
Margie to sign up.
July 8 2017: Color Run
Color Run is a 5K race where participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, check in, to hand out t-shirts and water, throw color and tear down. Variety receives a donation from the Color Run for providing volunteers. Sign up
here.
July 15, 2017: Polo on the Green
Polo on the Green is the #PartyoftheSummer featuring a live polo match, dinner, auction and dancing. Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, drink tickets and tear down. Sign up
here.
Consider a donation to Eastern Iowa's annual HERO campaign! All donations support Eastern Iowa's grant program. In 2016 alone, Variety distributed over $212,000 to 26 children's charities and we hope to grant even more in 2017! The HERO campaign ends April 30. Donate today!
