Events Calendar
Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 - All Day Event
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
SOAR into STEM Career Exploration Fair
Saturday, November 11, 2023 - Events starts at 10:00 AM
Attention middle school and high school students, parents and staff:
Join us in the Wings of Hope Hangar for a Career Exploration STEM Fair.
Connect with your future and explore careers at this free event. Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job requirements, and what education and training is needed after high school for your career: technical school, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree and scholarships.
This is a free event, however individual registration is required to attend. Only one ticket can be claimed at a time.
For more information, contact Robert Powell, Education Coordinator at robert.powell@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
GSLBAA's 11th Annual Trivia Night
Saturday, November 4, 2023 - Doors Open at 6:00 PM
$25 per seat, $200 for a table of 8.
Champagne & Hors d’oeuvres starting at 6:00 PM. Includes Beer, Soft Drinks, & Sandwiches. Centerpiece Contest Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
- Silent Auction
- Raffle
- Door Prizes
- Mulligens
- 50/50 Raffle
Silent Auction bidding will be online. Bidding opens Wednesday, Nov. 1st and closes Nov. 4th at 9:00pm. Even if you can not attend, you can still bid on the Silent Auction items!
Sponsorship opportunities are available.
Proceeds benefit: Wings of Hope and the GSLBAA Educational Foundation
In regard to Sponsorships or Questions, contact Tim Long: tim.long@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Pulling for Hope
Saturday, October 14, 2023 - Starts at 11:00 AM
Join Wings of Hope for the inaugural Pulling for Hope event!
Pull your crew together for a great cause! This plane-pull experience invites teams of eight people or less to compete against each other pulling a 15-ton Sabreliner jet in a timed, thirty (30) foot relay! Teams help “change and save lives through the power of aviation” by raising a minimum of $1000 per team through peer-to-peer fundraising.
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Fall 2023 SOAR into STEM
Saturday, October 7, 2023
This hands-on 4-week course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration of humanitarian aviation in the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems.
- In-person learning program in the Wings of Hope hangar
- Mentorship program with career planning
- Aviation Hero guest speakers
- Open to students 14-18 years old
Program Concentrations:
Week 1: October 7 – Airplane Basics
Week 2: October 21 – Mechanics & Engineering
Week 3: October 28 – Navigation & Communication
Week 4: November 4 – Drone Education
November 11 – Discovery Flight and Career Fair
For more information, contact Robert Powell, Education Coordinator, at robert.powell@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Fourth Annual JMC Children's Charity Golf Classic
Sunday, September 17, 2023 - Registration at 9:00 AM, Shotgun Start at 10:00 AM
Come join us at the Fourth Annual John “Mike” Cordell Children’s Charity Golf Classic!
Event will benefit Shriners Childrens – St. Louis & Wings of Hope
To be played at The Courses at Forest Park, $125 Per Player.
Registration 9am, Shotgun Start 10am. Includes: Greens Fee, Cart, Prizes, Lunch on the Course & Beverages. Mulligans are $25 per team also sold at table day of event. $10,000 Hole in One Challenge Sponsored by Bob Brockland Buick GMC.
After Golf, Auction with Food & Beverages
Golf, and sponsorship checks payable to: JMC Charities
Mail To: 12523 Whispering Hills Lane, St. Louis, MO 63146
Credit and Debit Cards Accepted – Call for Details
- Call Marilyn 314-205-9662
- JMCCharities@gmail.com
- Text 314-805-5370
The Courses at Forest Park
6141 Lagoon Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Island Hopping Kitchen Tour
Saturday, September 9, 2023 - From 10:00 AM thru 3:00 PM
St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles is pleased to present a self-guided tour of 8 cozy to spacious kitchens designed by St. Louis’ finest designers, contractors and architects. All ticket proceeds will be donated to the “Wings of Hope” charity.
All guests will enjoy complimentary beverages as well as the opportunity to meet the design professionals and enter to win door prizes! Tickets are $25 in advance and $25 the day of the event (Online Only). Tour Cards can be picked up at any of the homes on the day of the tour.
Learn more about this event on St. Louis Homes + Lifestyles’ website: Island Hopping Tour 2023
Wings of Hope volunteers interested in participating in this event are encouraged select the best time and location on this volunteer sign-up sheet.
Island Hopping Kitchen Tour encompasses 8 locations, see list below. Click on links to fetch a Google Map.
10 Lenox Place
St. Louis, MO 63108
*Enter off of Euclid Ave.
7540 Maryland Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
728 Louwen Drive
Ladue, MO 63124
6 Tall Timbers Drive
St. Louis, MO 63124
1513 Ann Avenue
Kirkwood, MO 63122
*Additional parking available on Porter Ave. & Meyer Ave.
629 N. Graeser Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63141
*Additional parking available on Faron Hill Rd.
564 Upper Conway Circle
Chesterfield, MO 63017
17012 Prestige Landing
Chesterfield, MO 63005
Fall Airplane Raffle
Friday, September 1, 2023 - 12:00 AM
This fall, the raffle will launch on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12am Central Time. Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.
Each ticket has a chance to win one of the following four prizes:
- Grand Prize: 1964 Cessna 172 Skylane (N3991S)
- Second Prize: a PPL or Advanced Training Scholarship
- Third Prize: a Bose A20 aviation headset
- Fourth Prize: an 11-inch 512 GB iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular
PLUS a one-year subscription to ForeFlight Pro-Plus
Ticket sales are processed online.
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh
Monday, July 24 - Sunday, July 30
Come visit Wings of Hope at the EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh. Our booth will be located at the Collins Aerospace Exhibit, Hangar B, #2119. Use this directory to locate us and come by and say hello.
If you would like to volunteer in the WoH booth, we are looking for more helpers. Also there are some extra 1-day tickets to the event, interested parties can contact Mike: mike.piccirilli@wingsofhope.ngo
Links:
- Learn more about AirVenture.
- Secrets to Enjoying Oshkosh AirVenture
AeroMart and Fly Market
3000 Poberezny Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54902
Soaring to New Heights Gala
Saturday, April 29, 2023 - Doors open at 5:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE
The Gala is the largest fundraising event for Wings of Hope, providing critically needed funding for each of Wings of Hope’s programs. We will gather together at the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac to celebrate and raise funds for our mission to “change and save lives through the power of aviation.”
More information on this event can be found on the 2023 Gala page.
Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 S Lindbergh Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63131
SOAR into STEM Career Fair
Saturday, April 22, 2023 - Events starts at 10:00 AM
Attention middle school and high school students, parents and staff:
Join us in the Wings of Hope Hangar for a Career Exploration STEM Fair.
Connect with your future and explore careers at this free event. Meet career professionals who can answer your questions about job requirements, and what education and training is needed after high school for your career: technical school, Associate degree, Bachelor’s degree and scholarships.
This is a free event, however individual registration is required to attend. Only one ticket can be claimed at a time.
For more information, contact Robert Powell, Education Coordinator at robert.powell@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Spring 2023 SOAR into STEM
Saturday, March 25, 2023 - Register by March 1, 2023
This hands-on 4-week course will provide the foundation for advanced exploration of humanitarian aviation in the areas of flying, aerospace engineering, and unmanned aircraft systems.
- In-person learning program in the Wings of Hope hangar
- Mentorship program with career planning
- Aviation Hero guest speakers
- Open to students 14-18 years old
Program Concentrations:
Week 1: March 25 – Airplane Basics
Week 2: April 1 – Mechanics & Engineering
Week 3: April 8 – Navigation & Communication
Week 4: April 15 – Drone Education
April 22 – Discovery Flight and Career Fair April 22
For more information, contact Robert Powell, Education Coordinator, at robert.powell@wingsofhope.ngo
Wings of Hope, Inc.
18370 Wings of Hope Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63005
Spring Airplane Raffle
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - Ticket sales open at 12:00 AM
This year, the raffle will launch on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 12am Central Time. Only 5,000 tickets will be made available, 1 ticket for $100 and 3 tickets for $275.
Each ticket has a chance to win one of the following four prizes:
- Grand Prize: 1963 Cessna 182 (N3191U)
- Second Prize: a PPL or Advanced Training Scholarship
- Third Prize: a Bose A20 aviation headset
- Fourth Prize: an 11-inch 512 GB iPad with Wi-Fi and cellular
PLUS a one-year subscription to ForeFlight Pro-Plus
Ticket sales are processed online.