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#fundraiser

The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's annual Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday, Oct. 25, with a record number of teams - 55 - cooking meaty and/or vegetarian chili for cash, plaques and bragging rights. That'll be a lot for chiliheads to sample, but a portion of the proceeds from every tasting kit purchased ($15 for eight sample cups) always supports a local cause. This year it will be Haven of Hope, a nonprofit that has been offering support services to current and former foster youth since 1998.

groups that are on the ground here in Chicagoland, helping people understand their rights, whether they're citizens, residents, or undocumented.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A vintage Monterey Bay Aquarium otter T-shirt has become an Easter egg for Swifties. RELATED: Taylor Swift Eras Tour docuseries coming to Disney+ Taylor Swift wore the T-shirt in her movie "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl." Swifties traced the shirt to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which brought it back as a fundraiser for the Aquarium's sea otter program.

Join us for a fundraiser to power the Golden Gate Park Band (established 1882) into their 144th year! On October 12, we will host Dancing and Dessert: learn so@e swing dancing and then join the band for a dance and dessert party. Supporters and Family ticket buyers receive access to the concert and potluck dessert party. Music Makers also get gifts for the kids and access to a swing dance lesson.

Spinsters of San Francisco, Campus, and R.O.C.K. are teaming up for a night of cocktails, community, and giving back. Enjoy Fleet Week-inspired vibes, signature cocktails, raffle prizes, and exclusive access to Campus in the Marina. Tickets include two drinks (arrive before 7:30 for a bonus one!). Proceeds benefit Real Options for City Kids. Thanks to our partners Rainbow Grocery and Campus!

As a self-employed artist, Ginny doesn't receive sick pay and will not be able to earn anything over this time (if you don't do the gig, you don't get paid). This is already a challenging time to be an artist - gigs are less frequent and funding is scarce. Ginny is a working-class disabled queer artist with no financial support to fall back on - and the worry about how to cover their mortgage & bills during this time is real.

Four people were killed and another eight injured after a gunman opened fire and set ablaze a Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan on Sunday. The suspected gunman, Thomas Jacob Sanford, was killed by police at the scene.

Enjoy: 75+ original artworks Appetizers Wine Champagne Meet & Greets with the Artists Lively music In-Person and Online Auction Schedule: Noon-4pm Open House 4-8pm - Auction Party This event is the Muindi Foundation's signature art auction fundraiser, showcasing the best in contemporary art. Join us at the San Jose Clubhouse on Saturday, November 1 or participate in our online silent auction. All proceeds support the Muindi Foundation's LearnNow educational programs.

The Bad Art Gallery is presented by Bad Art Club in partnership with The Faight Collective. It's a one night only group art exhibition and silent auction fundraiser that celebrates our shared humanity and reinforces our sense of belonging to the world. 100% of proceeds will be donated to Heal Palestine. Heal Palestine is a nonpolitical, nonreligious U.S.-registered nonprofit providing urgent and long-term aid to Palestinian children and families.

As summer winds down, the folks at Bikepacking Roots are looking forward to and planning future adventures. They are also raising funds to help continue their mission of growing the bikepacking community, creating and maintaining bikepacking routes, and advocating for public land access and protection. You can show your support by giving during the Bikepacking Roots fall fundraising campaign, and have a chance to win a range of awesome prizes in the fall prize giveaway.

The fundraiser with the long title and the long list of noted Santa Clara County chefs will return Sunday, Sept. 21. Star Chefs and the Wines and Spirits They Love features gourmet small plates paired with wines, spirits (or brews) all to benefit Momentum for Health, a nonprofit provider of behavioral health services for more than 4,500 local residents annually.

Big Bear Lake will have a big weekend with a three-day fundraiser put on by the owner of In-N-Out Burger coinciding with the first two days of Oktoberfest. In-N-Out Burger's Tough Mudder Challenge opens on Friday, Sept. 5 and runs through Sunday, Sept. 7 at the Bear Mountain ski resort. Oktoberfest starts Saturday, Sept. 6 at the nearby Big Bear Convention Center and runs weekends through Nov. 8. The German-themed beer festival is the big thing between summer and winter activities at Big Bear Lake.

Big news of the week: We're incredibly sad to hear that one of our old hangs, Edinburgh Castle, has closed. As bard Broke-Ass Stuart puts it, "If you were in your 20s or 30s in San Francisco at any point from the late 90s to the early 2010s, and somebody could've called you a "hipster," then you most likely spent some wonderful nights at Edinburgh Castle." Pour one out for the Castle, as the saying goes.

The 12th annual 48 Hills Gala will take place on October 22 at the El Rio club in the Mission, serving as a critical fundraising event for local independent media.

"It was just kind of a day of good trouble on the island to make sure that JD Vance doesn't know a second of peace," Amanda McGonigle, the protest's organizer and creator of @catsonacouch, told Jezebel.

Zair Murzakov, a married father from Brooklyn, died when his tractor-trailer plunged off the Delaware Memorial Bridge early Friday morning, falling over 170 feet into the river.

Voices of Solidarity is a fundraiser event featuring star names from various fields, including music, comedy, and spoken word, supporting Palestinian health workers.

"We extend our sincere sympathy to Bradley's family, who are also mourning the death of his grandmother," Alvarez said. "Bradley was a beloved member of the Ingalls School community who will be sorely missed."

The first is the LA-based Immigrant Defenders Law Center, a "next-generation social justice law firm that defends our immigrant communities against injustices in the immigration system."

Ryan Christie, a 47-year-old man, was fatally shot while walking his dog in San Leandro, marking the city's first homicide of 2025.

The event also served as an opportunity to honor Henry Schiro, a key figure in the growth of the San Jose Jazz Festival, showcasing his legacy.

Join us for a fulfilling day at the Alameda County Fair's Feed the Need Food Drive, where your donations will help feed local families in need.

Join two of the Bay's trendiest QTBIPOC collectives for QUEEN OUT, a hyperpop-adjacent queer club night featuring trailblazing Black+Queer talent.

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton, known for her groundbreaking achievements and recent health struggles, was recently arrested for DUI in West Virginia.

"With your help, we can change that and give them the resources they need to reach their full potential."