Cincinnati’s guide to fundraisers, friend-raisers, community events, and more…
Aug. 23, Wednesday
I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation | Striking Out Cancer Night at the Florence Freedom game. DETAILS: Free tickets for survivors and their families at www.eventbrite.com/e/florence
Harmony Fund | Book signing, 5-7 p.m. DIGS, Hyde Park. DETAILS: John Harrison signing his new coffee table book, “home.visual conversations.” Fee admission. Book is $50, with 100 percent of proceeds to UC-CCM’s Harmony Fund, supporting artistic works and performances that fight hate and prejudice.
New Life Furniture Bank | Tour of new furniture warehouse, 3-5 p.m. 2415 Beekman St., Cincinnati. DETAILS: Also raising final $4,000 toward goal of $30,000 for furniture delivery truck. The organization hopes to provide furniture this year for 800 families/individuals overcoming homelessness. nlfurniture.org
Pro Seniors | Seniors Who Rock, 4:30 p.m. Cooper Creek, 4040 Cooper Road. DETAILS: Honors Kathleen M. Brinkman, Dr. Alvin Crawford, Marilyn Harris and Ronald Pfleghaar. Light bites and open bar. $46. (513) 458-5525 or proseniors.org
Aug. 24, Thursday
United Way of Greater Cincinnati | Campaign kickoff breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m. Duke Energy and Convention Center, downtown. Includes complimentary light breakfast. To register: duke-energycenter.com/events/2017-united-way-of-greater-cincinnati-campaign-kickoff
Aug. 25, Friday
Big Brothers Big Sisters | Over the Edge, Westin Hotel. DETAILS: Raise $1,000 to rappel down 18 stories. After-party with free food, music, games. overtheedgebbbs.com or (513) 421-4120
Music Resource Center | “Party Like a Rock Star,” 7:30-11:30 p.m. Woodward Theater, Over-the-Rhine. DETAILS: Food, live and silent auctions, karaoke performances backed on stage by Sexy Time Live Band Karaoke. $75 in advance. Includes craft beer, wine, food, free valet service. Auction features Ultimate Air Shuttle flight to Broadway hit “Hamilton,” bourbon tasting hosted by Molly Wellmann, special edition Gibson Les Paul guitar, and tickets to local concerts and sporting events. mrccinci.org or http://mrccinci.org/plrs/
Aug. 26, Saturday
Brighton Center | Wine Over Water, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Purple People Bridge, Newport. DETAILS: Local and international wine tastings along with Braxton Brewing’s craft beer, food, live music. $35/$40 at the door. Extra $20 for 30-minute VIP wine tasting with sommelier Shannon Depenbrock. brightoncenter.com/wineoverwater
Caracole | Party in Plaid Plunges Under the Sea, 6:30 p.m. Cincinnati Masonic Center Ballroom, 317 E. Fifth St., downtown. DETAILS: $75, $40 for those 40 or under. Live music, cocktails, dinner by the bite, entertainment by choreographer Heather Britt, tuns of DJ Pillo. (513) 761-1480 or caracole.org/party-in-plaid/
Conquer Chiari | Walk, 10:30 a.m. Fernbank Park. DETAILS: No set distance. Proceeds benefit research into a brain condition known as Chiari malformation. (513) 931-4818 or cincy.ccwaa@gmail.com
Contemporary Arts Center | Love Invents Us Gala & Art Auction, 6:30-11 p.m. CAC. DETAILS: Cocktails, entertainment, auction of works by local and international artists, and dinner. Chaired by Lauren and Jimmy Miller. $250. 345-8422 or sday@contemporaryartscenter.org
St. Elizabeth Healthcare | River Cities Relay | Race, Purple People Bridge in Newport. DETAILS: Teams of two to four on 15-mile course that covers Northern Kentucky’s scenic riverfront in Newport, Bellevue, Dayton and Covington. Benefits several charities. Free after-race celebration with local food and drink, live music by the Flip Cup All Stars. RiverCitiesRelay.com
Tender Mercies | Taste of OTR, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Washington Park, Over-the-Rhine. DETAILS: Restaurant and food truck offerings, entertainment, Craft Beer Village. Free admission, wine tastings and beverages for purchase. VIP tickets $25. bstiner@tendermerciesinc.org
Aug. 27, Sunday
Ohio Alleycat Resource | Cat and kitten adoptions, 5619 Orlando Place. Snacks, meet-and-greet with kittens and cats, raffles, same-day adoptions. ohioalleycat.org
Talbert House | Bang Bang in Paradise, 6-8:30 p.m., Bonefish Grill Hyde Park. DETAILS: Throw on your Bermuda shorts or sundress and join Talbert House outside Bonefish Grill for food, drinks, and live music. talberthouse.org
Aug. 29, Tuesday
Northern Kentucky Chamber Foundation | Leadership Breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. St. Elizabeth Technology Education Center, 3861 Olympic Blvd., Erlanger. DETAILS: $30 before Aug. 1, $40 after. Keynote speaker Jon Sanchez, former Navy SEAL. Proceeds support Regional Youth Leadership. nkychamber.com/events
Sept. 1, Friday
Great Parks of Hamilton County | Lake Cleanup, 6-8 p.m. Winton Woods canoe and kayak launch. DETAILS: Free paddling program for participants who want to sharpen their skills while helping with cleanup. All equipment provided. Must be 12 or older. Presented by Ohio River Foundation and Rivers Unlimited.
Sept. 3, Sunday
Boy Scouts | Fireworks party, 5-10 p.m. next to Highland Tower atop Mt. Adams. DETAILS: Hosted by Dan Beard Council. $300 a couple or $175 per person. Kids $25. Buffet dinner for adults, beverages, fireworks and shuttle service. Kids’ activities, Goldstar Chilimobile dinner for kids. (513) 577-7683 or brittany.harrison@scouting.org
Children’s Home | Rockin’ Riverfest party, 5-11 p.m., Anderson Pavilion, Smale Riverfront Park. DETAILS: VIP party sold out. Tickets available for YP party, with DJ, entertainment, open barn, hors d’oeuvres. Must buy tickets by Aug. 22. Thechldrenshomecinti.org
Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation | Grand Slam for Gateway, 5 p.m. Great American Ball Park. DETAILS: Tours of the ballpark, open bar, dinner, private seating for the Riverfest fireworks. $200 tickets, $20 parking. e.gesture.com/vents/6nU/
Transitions | Gala Dinner and Fireworks Viewing Party, 5 p.m. Metropolitan Club, Covington. DETAILS: Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards, dinner buffet, silent and live auctions, entertainment. $200. (859) 491-4435 or Carol Serrone, cserrone@transitionsky.org
Sept. 6, Wednesday
Cincinnati Art Museum Duveneck Association | Season kickoff party, 5-6:30 p.m. CAM. Potential members are invited to meet CAM’s new curators and Duveneck Association members. Beverages and light bites. Party registration: Lee Strasser, (513) 639-2964 or cincinnatiartmuseum.org/duv
Pregnancy Center West | “Miracle Worker” benefit performance, 7:30 p.m. Covedale Center for the Performing Arts. DETAILS: $20. Half of ticket proceeds to PCW. pcwest.org or 513-244-5700
Sept. 7, Thursday
Anthony Munoz Foundation | TopGolf Tailgate party, 6-9 p.m. TopGolf, 9568 Front Drive, West Chester. DETAILS: Dinner + Drinks (non-golfer) $75; Dinner Drinks + Golf $150; Dinner, Drinks + Golf for a bay of six players $750. Victoria Knepp, 513-772-4900 or vknepp@munozfoundation.org
Sept. 9, Saturday
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati | Walk to End Alzheimer’s, VOA Park, West Chester. DETAILS: This is walk for Butler, Warren and Clinton counties. Registration 8:30 a.m.; walk begins at 10 a.m. alz.org/walk or (800) 272-3900.
City Gospel Missions | Golf outing, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Bel-Wood Country Club, Morrow. DETAILS: Four-person scramble. $250 per golfer. citygospelmission.org/golf-outing
Mercy Neighborhood Ministries | Ripple Effect performance, 6:30 p.m. Cincinnati Woman’s Club, Clifton. DETAILS: Through story and song, Broadway singer-actress Susan Emerson tells how one person can make a difference through small meaningful acts. Proceeds benefit senior services and charitable home health care programs. $75. Aimee Shinkle at (513) 751-2500 x 204
Stepping Stones | Bloom, 6:30-10:30 p.m. Greenacres Arts Center, Indian Hill. DETAILS: Tapas from 20+ restaurants, open bar, silent auction, music by Swampthang, dancing. $150. CincyBloom.org
Sept. 13, Wednesday
The Standard | Volunteer expo, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fountain Square. DETAILS: Booths by 40 nonprofits, with opportunities for volunteers in the arts, culture, humanities, environment, animal welfare, health and human services. Free. standard.com/volunteerexpo
Sept. 14, Thursday
Aeqai | Annual fundraiser, 6-9 p.m. Cincinnati Art Galleries. DETAILS: Honors Daniel Brown, editor of the nonprofit online arts journal. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent art auction, program. $50 or $125. www.eventbrite.com/e/aeqai-2017-fall-benefit-tickets-36587840215
Dress for Success Cincinnati | The Fashion Show, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jack Casino. Lunch and fashion show at noon featuring the new Saks Fifth Avenue Max Mara collection. $100 dfscincy.org
Findlay Market | Flavor of Findlay, 6:30 p.m. Findlay Market. DETAILS: Tasting stations pairing market merchants with top local chef; wine and beer pairing at each station. Plus silent auction, DJ, craft cocktails by Molly Wellmann. $75. findlaymarket.org/flavor-of-findlay
Sept. 15, Friday
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden | Zoofari, at the zoo. DETAILS: Party for 2,300 guests under a 60,000-square-foot tent. High-energy entertainment, food and drinks, and 30 exotic animal encounters. Ticket details TBA. cincinnatizoo.org
Pregnancy Center West | Golf outing, Pebble Creek. DETAILS: Registration at 11 a.m., lunch, shotgun start at 12:30 pm. Chicken and rib dinner follows golf. $130 per golfer. (513) 244-5700 or pcwest@fuse.net
Sept.16, Saturday
Cincinnati Preservation Association | Tour and program at newly renovated Groesbeck Lodge, 10 a.m.-noon, Cincinnati Nature Center. DETAILS: New home of Center for Conservation.
Cincinnati Children’s | Cincinnati Walks for Kids, 9 a.m. Coney Island. DETAILS: One-mile and two-mile, stroller-friendly routes. Free face painting, entertainment and exclusive access to rides at Coney Island. $25 for adults and $5 for youth 17 and under. All walkers receive an official Cincinnati Walks for Kids T-shirt and a customizable fundraising page at cincywalks.org
Integrative Care Division, Cincinnati Children’s | Unleash Your Sparkle Gala, 6:30 p.m. Kenwood Country Club. DETAILS: Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, dinner, dancing to Fun Size Band. Keynote speaker: Dr. Stephen Brewer, medical director, Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa, Tucson, Arizona. Black-tie optional. $175. www.victorygivesback.com, Nancy Stiefvater (859) 640-7262 or nancs2023@gmail.com
United Way | Hispanic Leaders Volunteer Day, 8:30 a.m.-noon, LEAP Academy, 2001 Baltimore Ave. Volunteers infusing the school with elements from Latin American cultures, including fence weaving, landscaping, building and painting benches, mural inspired by Talavera art. Volunteers, funding for equipment. Treva.Brinkley@uwgc.org
Zonta Club | Wine & Dine scholarship dinner, 6 p.m. Sharonville Convention Center. DETAILS: Live and silent auctions, raffle, music by Kyle English, buffet dinner. (513) 616-5696 or gtwebb@cinci.rr.com
Sept. 17, Sunday
Behringer-Crawford Museum | freshART, 4-8 p.m. Drees Pavilion, Devou Park. Painters start Saturday morning, Sept. 16, in Devou Park. Completed works sell Sunday at the gala. A new silent auction of local artists’ works is Aug. 5-Sept. 16 at the museum. (859) 491-4003
United Pet Fund | Muttstache Dash 5K, 9:30 a.m. start, Lunken Playfield bike path. DETAILS: $35 in advance, $45 day of walk. Maximum one dog per walker; no retractable leashes. Chip-timed, awards; food trucks, pet vendors, music. UnitedPetFund.org/Learn-more/Events
Sept. 18, Monday
Boys & Girls Clubs | Golf outing, The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills, Batavia. Details TBA. bgca.org
Sep. 19, Tuesday
Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Partnership Celebration. 5 p.m. Holiday Inn & Suites Eastgate. DETAILS: Honoring the partnerships of businesses, organizations and individuals with school districts, administrators and teachers. $40. clermontchamber.com/registrationcalendar/
NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative| Regional Women’s Summit, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington. Theme: “Igniting Bold Leadership in Established and Emerged Leaders.” Keynote speaker: Executive coaching consultant Libby Gill. $159. Gina Bath, (859) 578-6384, or nkychamber.com/events
Sept. 22, Friday
Episcopal Retirement Services | Good Samaritan Awards, Cooper Creek Event Center, Blue Ash DETAILS: TBA
Sept. 22-24, Friday-Sunday
Learning Through Art | Cincinnati Reads, various times and locations. DETAILS: Kicks off 1 p.m. Friday, Fountain Square, with Read-A-Loud event. For complete list: learningthroughart.com
Sept. 23, Saturday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | CF Cycle for Life, 8 a.m. Lunken Airport Playfield. Routes of 15, 32 and 65 miles. Check-in at 7:15 a.m. Fundraising minimum $150. krmcallister@cff.org
National Voice of America Museum of Broadcasting | 75th anniversary celebration, VOA Museum, West Chester. DETAILS: Cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, VIP tours, unveiling of a Powel Crosley Jr. exhibit, entertainment by Carmon DeLeone and his New Studio Big Band. $150. (513) 777-0027 or Voamuseum.org
Sept. 23-24, Saturday-Sunday
Woman’s Art Cultural Center | Mariemont Paintout opening reception, 6 p.m. The Barn, Mariemont. DETAILS: Amateur painters compete to capture essence of Mariemont, then take works to The Barn for gallery show 1-4 p.m Sunday. Cash prizes. thebarn.cincyregister.com/mariemontpaintout2017
Sep. 25, Monday
Addiction Services Council | Golf outing, Traditions Golf Club, Hebron, Kentucky. www.DrivingAwayAddiction.com
CET | Live! on CET gala, 5:30 p.m., Jack Casino. DETAILS: Cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, buy-a-box. Event honors Willie F. Carden Jr., retired Cincinnati Parks head.
Clermont Chamber of Commerce Foundation | Gather on the Green golf outing, 10 a.m. Oasis Golf Club. DETAILS: Supports the Work Readiness Initiative through the chamber. $225 individual or $875 per foursome. clermontchamber.com/registrationcalendar/
Coldwell Banker | Blue Gives Back, 6-10 p.m. The Phoenix/Cincinnati Club. DETAILS: Live and silent auctions, entertainment, food beverages. $100. Benefits several charities. events.org/creg.aspx?e=108091&m=10
De Paul Cristo Rey School | Golf Classic, noon Western Hills Country Club. DETAILS: Scramble, lunch, cocktail reception, prizes. Benefits tuition assistance. Lisa Muething, (513) 861-0600
Elevate Walnut Hills | Run for the Hills 5K run/walk, 9:30 a.m. St. James Pocket Park. DETAILS: Awards for top two runners and walkers in each age group. After party: music by Mambo Combo, craft beer from Urban Artifact, awards ceremony, giveaways. www.facebook.com/elevatewalnuthills
Film Cincinnati | “Backlot 30” street party, 7 p.m. Findlay Market. DETAILS: 30th anniversary party simulates backlot of a movie set. Special effects, entertainment, props, makeup artists, surprises. $60 or $160 VIP level. filmcincinnati.com./backlot30
Greater Milford Area Historical Society | Art Affaire, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Street, downtown Milford. DETAILS: Juried art and craft show, with 115 local and regional artists. Also music, food, entertainment, booths by arts organizations. Rain or shine, MilfordHistory.net
Healthy Roots Foundation | Bluegrass for Babies festival, 3-9 p.m., Seasongood Pavilion, Eden Park. Bluegrass by Jake Speed and the Freddies, the Redemptioners and the Comet Bluegrass All-Stars. Plus children’s performance, pizza, craft beer. $12 early bird, $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Benefits Cincinnati Children’s Center for Prevention of Preterm Birth. healthyrootsfoundation.org/wp/bluegrass-for-babies/tickets
Talbert House | Annual Luncheon, noon-1:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency. DETAILS: Celebrates the achievements of the past year and honors individuals. talberthouse.org
Sept. 28, Thursday
ArtWorks | Big Pitch, Memorial Hall. Eight entrepreneurs from small businesses make their pitch for a $15,000 grant and $5,00 for audience favorite. ArtWorksCincinnati.org
Lighthouse Youth & Family Services | Fashion, Food, Friends & Fun fall fundraiser, North Avondale. DETAILS: Hosted by Ryan Messer and Jimmy Musuraca-Messer at their home, a mansion built in 1897. Lunch by the bite, wine by the glass, and shopping at fashion and accessory boutiques. WLWT News 5 anchor Sheree Paolello is emcee. https://www.lys.org/2017-fall-event/
NKY Chamber | Awards dinner, 5-8:30 p.m. NKY Convention Center, Covington. DETAILS: $95. Reservations due by Sept. 22. (859) 578-8800 or nkychamber.com/events
Sept. 29-30, Friday-Saturday
Fair Trade | Sale of handmade items, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 2944 Erie Ave. Also, food truck from nonprofit LaSoupe. Some proceeds benefit El Hogar Projects, Episcopal schools that serve impoverished children in Honduras.
Sept. 30, Saturday
1N5 | 5K Warrior Run, 5:15 p.m. Mariemont Village. DETAILS: Chip-time run, untimed 1-mile walk. Post-run: food, music, auction and family movie at dusk in Bell Tower Park. Proceeds to Cincinnati Children’s Surviving the Teens suicide prevention programs. cincywarriorrun.org
League for Animal Welfare | Pet Jam, 2-10 p.m. Grailville, Loveland. DETAILS: Live music, food trucks, vendor village, craft beer. Adoptable cats and dogs. Proceeds help house animals until adopted and also fund wellness and spay/neuter programs. $10 adults, $5 kids ages 5-17. LFAW.org/PetJam.
Oct. 1, Sunday
Ault Park Advisory Council and Greater Cincinnati Rose Association | Ault in Bloom, 1-4 p.m. Ault Park Pavilion. DETAILS: Rose exhibits, kids’ crafts, fairy gardens, flower-arranging demonstration, garden tour, live music. Amateurs and experienced exhibitors welcome to show. rosegcra.com
Oct. 5, Thursday
City Gospel Missions | Aveda Evening of Pampering, at Aveda Fredric’s Institute, West Chester. DETAILS: Women’s event featuring spa treatments and food. Proceeds benefit City Gospel women’s recovery program, Having the Courage to Change. $100. citygospelmission.org/aveda-event/
Oct. 6, Friday
I Have Wings Breast Cancer Foundation | Golf outing, 9 a.m. tee time, Twin Oaks & Plantation Club, Covington. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, buffet dinner, raffles, Chinese auction, prizes. $90 for golfers, $30 for non-golfers. ihavewings.org/divot-up-golf-outing/
Kindervelt | Gala, 6:30-11 p.m. Anderson Pavilion, Smale Riverfront Park. DETAILS: Mardi Gras-style entertainment, Cajun-zydeco music by Lagniappe, games, small-plate Cajun dinner, gourmet dessert bar. VIP $110, general admission $85. Proceeds to Cincinnati Children’s Kindervelt Psychiatric Emergency Assessment Center. kindervelt.org/gala
Oct. 7, Saturday
Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati | Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Sawyer Point, 720 E. Pete Rose Way, downtown Cincinnati. DETAILS: This is Cincinnati/ Tri-State walk. Registration at 8:30 a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m. alz.org/walk or (800) 272-3900.
ArtsWave | Re(new)ed Community Celebration, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Music Hall. DETAILS: Free tours, 50 live performances. Also visit new Cincinnati Shakespeare Company building and renovated Ensemble Theatre. 9:30 a.m. ceremony at Music Hall. No reservations needed.
DevouGrass Music & Arts Festival, noon-dusk, Devou Park Bandshell, Covington. Live bluegrass, gourmet food trucks, arts and crafts, children’s activities. Vendor proceeds benefit Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky.
Ronald McDonald House | Red Tie Gala, 6 p.m. Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. Dinner and dancing, live and silent auctions. $175. rmhcincinnati.org/events or Carrie Schroder, (513) 636-5551 or cschroder@rmhouse.org
St. Joseph Orphanage | A Night under the Stars Gala. DETAILS: Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction. Event moves from traditional spring date to fall. SJOkids.org
Oct. 11-12, Wednesday-Thursday
Montgomery Woman’s Club | Town Hall Lecture Series. DETAILS: Speaker: Ann Compton, first female TV news correspondent assigned to the White House. Choice of times: Wednesday: 8 p.m. at Sycamore Junior High School; Thursday: 11 a.m. Montgomery Assembly of God. $45 or $140 for series of four talks. Proceeds fund scholarships. montgomerywomansclub.org
Oct. 12, Thursday
The Carnegie | Art of She get-together, Mary Ellen Cody residence, Ascent at the Roebling. DETAILS: Membership group geared to women who want to be more connected to The Carnegie. Treats by chef Amy Tobin, beverages from New Riff Distillery, and a bit of Kim Schroeder Long, who will star in The Carnegie’s “Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical.” (859) 957-1931
Cincinnati Youth Collaborative | Dream Makers Gala, 5:30 p.m. Music Hall Ballroom. DETAILS: Honors Mary Ronan, just-retired superintendent of Cincinnati Public Schools. Keynote speaker: James Redford – a film and TV writer, director and producer – on “Resilience.” $125. Cycyouth.org
Oct. 13, Friday
A Kid Again | All Out annual fundraiser, The Cincinnati Club. DETAILS: Entertainment by Johnny Clueless. $70. akidagain.org
Association of Volunteers | Design Cincinnati, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Anderson Pavilion at Smale Riverfront Park. DETAILS: Celebration of home decor, interior design and beautiful living. Features talk by Eddie Ross, home decor and style expert; gourmet lunch; registration for curated workshops. $125. Benefits Convalescent Hospital, Cincinnati Children’s.
The Carnegie | “Drinking About Art: The Banksy Debate,” 7:30 p.m. The Carnegie, Covington. DETAILS: Part drinking game, part humorous presentation; light hors d’oeuvres, late-night DJ and dance party. (859) 957-1940, thecarnegie.com
Cincinnati Ballet | Ballet & Beer: Meet the Artists, 5:15-7 p.m., Cincinnati Ballet Center, OTR. DETAILS: Mix and mingle with dancers, artistic staff and choreographer Kirk Peterson, who will talk about “Coppelia.” Pre-registration required. my.cballet.org/auxiliary/Reserve.aspx?p=599, (513)-621-5282
Oct. 14, Saturday
Cooperative for Education | Fall Fiesta, 6-10 p.m. Great American Ball Park. DETAILS: Dinner and drinks, raffles and auctions to benefit the children of Guatemala. one.bidpal.net/fallfiesta/welcome
HealthCare Connection | Gala, Sharonville Convention Center. Celebrates 50 years of service to the community and the vision of founder/CEO Dolores Lindsy. $150. healthcare-connection.org
Starfire Council | StoryFest Cincy, 3-6 p.m., Switch Lighting and Design, 312 W. Fourth St. DETAILS: Features spoken-word artists, an interactive mural, beer and food tastings, live music. Free, but $15 suggested donation. storyfestcincy.com
Oct. 15, Sunday
DeCavel SIDS Foundation | Friends & Family SIDS Brunch, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State. Food and drink by chefs, restaurateurs and foodies; music, kid-friendly activities and silent auction. atplaygive.net/family-day-brunch
Oct. 18, Wednesday
Cris Collinsworth ProScan Fund | Pink Ribbon Luncheon, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Duke Energy Convention Center. DETAILS: Silent auction, pre-luncheon discussion, luncheon, awards. Cris Collinsworth emcee. $100. Proceeds benefit the fight against breast cancer through the fund’s Pink Ribbon Programs. https://ccpf.proscan.com/programs/pink-ribbon-luncheon/individual-tickets/
Oct. 18-19, Wednesday-Thursday
Little Sisters of the Poor | Two talks by Amy Herman, author of “Visual Intelligence: Sharpen Your Perception, Change your Life.” DETAILS: Training for first responders, 8-11 p.m. Wednesday at Cintas Center; presentation of new release and book signing 7-8:15 p.m. Cincinnati Art Museum. littlesistersofthepoorcincinnati.org or (513) 281-8801
Oct. 21, Saturday
Gabriel’s Place | Harvest Festival, noon-5 p.m. 3618 Reading Road. DETAILS: Arts and crafts, health screenings, healthy food samples, chili cook-off, raffles and silent auction.
Montgomery Woman’s Club | Inaugural Vendor and Artisan Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sycamore Presbyterian Church, 11800 Mason Road. DETAILS: Features select vendors and artisans, plus baked goods and raffles. Proceeds to local charities. Lisa Houser at (513) 205-8216 or lmhqueenie@gmail.com
Spirit of Construction | Gala, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington. DETAILS: Black tie-optional event for 1,000 features awards, music by The Remains band. $2,000 for table of 10.
Oct. 22, Sunday
UC Brain Tumor Institute at Gardner Neuroscience Institute | Walk Ahead for a Brain Tumor Cure, 8:30 a.m. Sawyer Point, downtown. DETAILS: 5K walk begins at 9 a.m. Route is wheelchair-accessible. walkahead.org or alexandra.lolli@uc.edu
Oct. 26, Thursday
Hyde Park Center for Older Adults | Celebrity Genealogy, 6:30 p.m. Reds Hall of Fame and Great American Ball Park. DETAILS: Features live genealogy reveal of Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman and Reds Hall of Fame second baseman Tommy Helms. Plus cocktails and light bites, ballpark food, silent auction. $75. (513) 321-6816 or hpcenter.org
Oct. 26-29, Thursday-Sunday
Cincinnati Art Museum | Art in Bloom, Cincinnati Art Museum. DETAILS: Displays of floral arrangements paired with works from museum collection. Also, tours and special events. cincinnatiartmuseum.org/artinbloom or (513) 721-ARTS
Oct. 27, Friday
Cincinnati Preservation Association | Fall Forum. DETAILS: Speaker: James Crawford, publishing and research grants operational manager at historic Environment Scotland and author of “Fallen Glory: The Lives and Deaths of History’s Greatest Buildings.” DETAILS: TBA
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Run Like Hell costumed run, 7 p.m. Xavier University campus (off of Dana and Woodburn). Check-in starts at 5 p.m. lmorgan@cff.org
Dada Rafiki | A Celebration of Sisterhood | 7 p.m. Aronoff Center, Procter & Gamble Hall. DETAILS: Showcase of music, song, dance, visual art, spoken word. Doors open at 6 p.m. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. CincinnatiArts.org or (513) 621-2787
Nov. 3, Friday
Talbert House | Step Up to the Plate, 6:30-9:30 p.m., The Phoenix. DETAILS: Sample cuisine from local restaurants while supporting Talbert House’s Camp Possible, a therapeutic-based summer program for children who struggle with behavioral health issues. www.talberthouse.org
Nov. 4, Saturday
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | The 65 Roses Gala, Hilton Netherland Plaza. Details TBA. lmorgan@cff.org
Kindervelt | Kindervelt Krafts, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., second-floor balcony of auditorium at 150 Viking Way, Glendale, Ohio. DETAILS: Formerly known as Kinderklaus Markt/Market, put on by Kindervelt chapters citywide. Features handcrafted items, baked goods, raffles, games. Benefits KV PEACe (Psychiatric Emergency Assessment Center) at Cincinnati Children’s. Libby Baker, (859) 331-4108 or libaker1020@aol.com
Mercantile Library | Niehoff Lecture, 7 p.m. Westin Hotel. DETAILS: Features novelist, essayist and short story writer Zadie Smith. $175 for members, $200 others. (513) 621-0717 or reservations@mercantilelibrary.com
Nov. 8-9, Wednesday-Thursday
Montgomery Woman’s Club | Town Hall Lecture Series. DETAILS: Speaker: Robert Wittman, who investigated art fraud, forgeries and fakes for the FBI. Choice of times: Wednesday: 8 p.m. at Sycamore Junior High School; Thursday: 11 a.m. Montgomery Assembly of God. $45 or buy series of four talks. Proceeds fund scholarships. montgomerywomansclub.org
Nov. 9, Thursday
Association of Fundraising Professionals | National Philanthropy Day luncheon, 11 a.m. Music Hall. DETAILS: Honors philanthropists and volunteers. $55 through Oct. 15, then $65 until registration closes Oct. 30. https://tiny.url.com/2017NPD
Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA | 6-9:30 p.m. Hyatt Regency Cincinnati. Features Carlos Pareja, Peru’s ambassador to the United States. $125 until Sept. 15. Ticket prices increase as event nears. (513) 979-6999 or office@HispanicChamberCincinnati.com
Nov. 11, Saturday
People Working Cooperatively | Prepare Affair. Volunteers will help prepare over 900 homes of the low-income elderly and disabled for winter. Details TBA.
Nov. 13, Sunday
Music for Food | Benefit concert for Freestore Foodbank, 2 p.m. University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Dieterle Vocal Arts Center. DETAILS: CCM students and faculty perform. No admission charge. Attendees are asked to take nonperishable food items or cash to help feed the hungry during holidays. musicforfood.net
Nov. 18, Saturday
Pets in Need | Petcasso, The Center, downtown. DETAILS TBA. PINcincinnati.org
Nov. 23, Thursday
Western & Southern Thanksgiving Day Race | 10K run and walk, plus McDonald’s Kids Run, 9 a.m. Paul Brown Stadium. https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=127188
Nov. 30, Thursday
Cincinnati Eye Institute Foundation | Feast for the Eyes gala, 6:30 p.m. Hilton Netherland Plaza. DETAILS: Honors Dr. Michael R. Petersen and Dr. Hisham H. Arar. Entertainment by Tom Sullivan, a recording artist, author, composer and actor who has been blind since birth. $175 per person, $325 per couple. RSVP by Nov. 13. pward@ceifoundation.org or (513) 569-3725
Jan. 22, 2018, Monday
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber | Great Living Cincinnatians dinner | 5-8:30 p.m. Duke Energy Center. Details TBA.
March 7-8, 2018, Wednesday-Thursday
Montgomery Woman’s Club | Town Hall Lecture Series. DETAILS: Speaker: Peter Greenberg, a travel reporter for shows on CBS, PBS, NBC, The Travel Channel and The History Channel. Choice of times: Wednesday: 8 p.m. at Sycamore Junior High School; Thursday: 11 a.m. Montgomery Assembly of God. $45. Proceeds fund scholarships. montgomerywomansclub.org
April 11-12, 2018, Wednesday-Thursday
Montgomery Woman’s Club | Town Hall Lecture Series. DETAILS: Speaker: Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and presidential historian who is former editor-in-chief of Newsweek. Choice of times: Wednesday: 8 p.m. at Sycamore Junior High School; Thursday: 11 a.m. Montgomery Assembly of God. $45. Proceeds fund scholarships. montgomerywomansclub.org
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