Donor Appreciation Event - CKCF
2025-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE 3rd Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Donor Appreciation Event
As part of our Season of Thanks campaign, any donor who contributes a gift of $1,000 or more will receive an invitation to our special appreciation event we have scheduled for December 9th. Save the date. It’s our way of saying thank you for your incredible support.
Hosted by the CKCF Board of Directors, this event is our way of saying thanks! Those donors providing support of $1,000 or more during our Nov. 3 to Dec. 3 Match Campaign will be our special guests.

Wild Prairie Event Center
1610 SE 3rd, St, Newton, KS
Tuesday. December 9th from 3 – 5pm
Spouses are Welcome and Organizations – Staff and Board Members

Community Christmas Celebration - Burrton
2025-12-17 17:00 - 21:30 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
Join Us

Burrton Community Christmas, featuring a full dinner, drinks, Santa and a Santa store for kids.

Fredonia Youth Dinnerless Dinner
2026-02-07 08:00 - 18:00 | Fredonia High School, 300 N 6th St, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
Fredonia Youth Dinnerless Dinner
The Fredonia Youth Philanthropy program is presenting the 5th annual “Dinnerless Dinner” on Saturday, February 7th at 6pm at the High School commons. This annual event is put on by the students who will serve appetizers, drinks and desserts and feature presentations from the 2025 grant awardees. Join us to celebrate the philanthropic work of our students, raise money for the 2026 grants and see how Youth Philanthropy is making a difference, right here in Fredonia.
Tickets are $20.
Fredonia High School Commons, 2.7.26, 6pm

Burrton Chili Cookoff
2026-02-08 16:30 - 21:30 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
Burrton Chili Cookoff

The Burrton Community Foundation is hosting a chili cookoff!
Entrants will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and attendees will enjoy and vote on the best chili while watching the big game.
Burrton City Hall, 2.8.26, 4:30-9:30 pm

Hesston Community Spirit Campaign
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Hesston High School, 200 N Ridge, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
Hesston Community Spirit Campaign
2.9.26-3.9.26

Promote community spirit by posting social media interactive posts and invite community to attend the high school basketball game on Feb 20th.
Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) will possibly throw out mini basketballs and hand out HCF cups.
Girls play at 6:00 pm and Boys play at 7.30. Let’s show our community spirit by supporting the Swathers!

Grant Workshop
2026-02-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States

ShamrockFest 2026
2026-03-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Fredonia VFW, 10283 Harper Road, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
It’s time to celebrate ShamrockFest 2026, hosted by the Fredonia Area Community Foundation!

Join us for live music from Dueling Pianos, live and silent auctions, a delicious catered dinner, drinks and fun.
We’ll be celebrating our 2025 grant awardees, sharing their accomplishments and raising money to support Fredonia.
Tickets are $30 and get you in the door for a night of fun and fundraising. Click Here or scan QR code below.

2026 Foundation Summit
2026-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Kidron Bethel, 3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
2026 Host – Affiliate Summit
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Bluestem Kidron Bethel – Kidron Hall Community Space (right inside the main front entrance)
3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS 67117
Registration Link: Click Here
Foundation Storyboard/Timeline Guidelines: Click Here
The Central Kansas Community Foundation’s Annual Summit brings together all staff, our organizational board, and leaders from each of our 18 affiliate boards for a day of shared learning, alignment, and forward-looking strategy. This gathering is designed to strengthen our collective understanding of who we are as a network, how we operate within our host–affiliate model, and where we are headed as a regional philanthropic organization.
During the summit, we will reflect on our history by reviewing each affiliate’s unique timeline and major milestones, celebrating the growth, resilience, and community impact that define our network. We will also take a clear-eyed look at our present state—examining operational budgets, the scope of host-provided support, and the true cost of delivering the operational excellence our communities rely on.
Looking ahead, the summit will provide a space for transparent and constructive dialogue about financial sustainability across the network. This includes exploration of fee structures, cost-share models, and other strategies that ensure both the host organization and affiliates remain strong, viable partners in community philanthropy.
Ultimately, the summit’s purpose is to deepen organizational unity, strengthen shared understanding, and equip all boards and staff with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions as we chart our collective path forward. It is an opportunity to reaffirm our shared mission and ensure that, together, we are positioned to serve our communities for decades to come.

Leave A Legacy - April 8th Howard, KS
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Elk County Community Foundation, 101 South Wabash, howard, United States

State of the Foundation
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
PLEASE JOIN US

State of the Foundation
April 16, 2026
Noon Via Zoom

Key Happenings Report
First Quarter Statistics
First Quarter Investment Performance
Other Financial Updates
Q&A

Zoom Details
Topic: State of the Foundation
Time: Apr 16, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87016233873?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 870 1623 3873
Passcode: [REDACTED]

NCF/NNCF Lemons, Luck and Laughter
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Prairy Market & Deli Mezzanine, 601 N Main Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
NCF/NNCF are jointly hosting an entertaining event on April 18, 2026.
Tickets are Limited – get yours today and support the charitable work happening in Newton and North Newton.

Lemons, Luck and Laughter, 4.18.26, 7pm. Ticket URL
https://centralkansascf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=8359

Reception Celebration for Harvey County Women of the Year
2026-04-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States
Join the Celebration

We will be recognizing the 2026 Harvey County Women of the Year.
The Harvey County Women of the Year program will honor Kendra Davila and Beth Ann Kingsley at a come-and-go reception from 4-6:00 PM on Monday, April 20, at the Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th Street. A brief presentation will be made at 5:00 PM.

Established in 1956, the Women of the Year program recognizes leaders who dedicate their time, talents and energy to improving their communities in Harvey County.

Additionally, scholarships are awarded each year to 3 full-time senior level female students graduating from high school in Harvey County and planning to enroll in a full-time program at a public or private college/university, vocational or trade school who demonstrate leadership and community service. The 2026 scholarship recipients are Ezri Mitchell from Newton High School, Emma Gudeman from Hesston High School and Tess Williams from Halstead High School.

Leave A Legacy - April 29th Newton, KS
2026-04-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States

ECCF - Match Month
2026-05-10 00:00 - 2026-06-10 23:59

Leave a Legacy - May 11th Hillsboro, KS
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Parkside Homes, 200 Willow Rd, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States

Hillsboro 3-Person Golf Scramble
2026-09-26 07:15 - 15:00 | Hillsboro Golf Course, 1001 S. Ash St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
Hillsboro 3-Person Golf Scramble
Hillsboro Municipal Golf Course, 9.26.26, 8 am
Teams: 18 Hole Flight Tournament Three-Person Scramble Men’s & Mixed Teams
Benefit: Hillsboro Community Wellness Endowment (core endowment supporting the Hillsboro Community Child Care Center)
Timeline: 7:15 – 7:55 am Registration, Coffee & Donuts/Pastries; 8:00 am Shot-Gun Start; 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch-to-go; 2:30 pm Awards Ceremony
Entry Packages:
PAR Package – $60: Golf for One, Green Fees, 18 holes, entry into individual hole competitions, entry into individual hole competitions, meals and awards ceremony, picture.
BIRDE Package – $150: Golf for Two, green fees, 18 holes, entry into individual hole competitions, meals and awards ceremony, two beverage cart coupons, team picture.
EAGLE Package – $250: Golf for Three, Green Fees, 18 holes, entry into individual hole competitions, meals and awards ceremony, six beverage cart coupons, team picture.

2026 Burrton Smalltown Shindig
2026-11-14 16:30 - 21:00 | Son Wray Ranch, 5420 NW 24th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
2026 Burrton Smalltown Shindig
Save the DATE
11.14.26
4: 30 pm
Son Wray Ranch
