Feeling philanthropic?

Several greek organizations are sponsoring events between now and the end of the semester to raise money for local and national charities. In addition to information about where and when these events take place, we asked a member of each organization to summarize their event in five words or less.

Hoop-a-Paluza
When: 2:30 to 5 p.m. Friday
Where: The School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Sponsor: Phi Mu
Supports: Children’s Miracle Network
In five words: “Free throws for the kids,” said Natalie Sedia, sophomore and president
Cost: $20

Flapjack Attack
When: 11 p.m. Friday to 3 a.m. Saturday
Where: Delta Delta Delta house
Sponsor: Delta Delta Delta
Supports: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
In five words: “Pancakes, music, friends, late-night fun” said Shona Lee, sophomore and philanthropy chair
Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door

Bowling for Troops
When: Noon to 7 p.m. Saturday
Where: Classic Lanes Bowling Alley at 1421 N. Willis Dr.
Sponsor: Kappa Delta Rho
Supports: Care packages for the Indiana National Guard
In five words: “KDR bowls to support troops,” said Adam Smith, junior and philanthropy co-chairman
Cost: $5 for two bowling games and free shoes

Hoosier Sweetheart
When: 7 p.m. Friday
Where: IU Auditorium
Sponsor: Sigma Phi Epsilon
Supports: YouthAIDS
In five words: “Women’s talent show supporting YouthAIDS,” said Jeff McMurray, senior and Hoosier Sweetheart executive director
Cost: $12

Pheast of the Phis
When: 7 to 10 p.m. April 2
Where: Alpha Epsilon Phi house
Sponsor: Alpha Epsilon Phi
Supports: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret
In five words: “Unlimited food, music, hotdog-eating contest,” said Tori Larsen, sophomore and philanthropy co-chairman
Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door

Taste of IU
When: 5 to 8 p.m. April 5
Where: Dunn Meadow
Sponsor: Chi Omega
Supports: Make-A-Wish Foundation: Carissa’s Wish
In five words: “Festival of food, music, fun,” said Casey Sullivan, junior and president
Cost: $10

Alpha Phiesta
When: 11 p.m. April 16 to 4 a.m. April 17
Where: Alpha Phi house
Sponsor: Alpha Phi
Supports: American Heart Association
In five words: “Tacos, nachos, pinatas, music, fun,” said PJ Allen, sophomore and philanthropy chair
Cost: $5 in advance, $7 at the door

Powderpuff Classic
When: Noon to 4 p.m. April 18
Where: Tundra Fields between Foster Quad and Kappa Delta house
Sponsor: Delta Tau Delta
Supports: Circle of Life Foundation
In five words: “Girls versus girls flag football,” said Bryan Loiselle, sophomore and philanthropy chair
Cost: $95 for a team of up to 12 girls

Ride Across the Purple Valley
When: May 10 to May 13
Sponsor: Phi Gamma Delta
Supports: American Red Cross
In five words: “FIJIs ride bikes across Indiana,” said Mike Essling, sophomore and philanthropy chair