Social calendar

September

25 Marie Interfaith Civic Leadership Awards 2 p.m. at Temple B’Nai Israel. Honoring William McCastlain and Steven Blackwood, Cindi Blackwood and Ariel Blackwood. More information at themarie.org.

25 Jane B. Mendel Tikkun Olam Awards 5:30 p.m. at the Little Rock Marriott. The Jewish Federation of Arkansas will celebrate the efforts of dedicated volunteers from Jewish congregations and organizations throughout the state and honor Richard A. (Dick) Williams for lifetime achievement. Tickets $125. More information at jewisharkansas.org.

29 A Fair to Remember 6:30 p.m. at the Metroplex. Fundraiser for Arkansas Hospice with food, fun, music, games and auctions. Tickets $40. More information at afairtoremember.org.

29 Arkansas Shakespeare Theatre’s Fall Membership Party 6:30 p.m. at the home of executive director Dr. Mary Ruth Marotte of Conway. The 2017 season will be announced and the evening will include hors d’oeuvres, drinks, an art show and sale and a performance by cast members of AST’s touring production of Twelfth Night. Free for members. Memberships $50, available at the door. More information at arkshakes.com.

29 A Taste for Business 5 p.m. at Verizon Arena. Featuring offerings from more than 30 North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce member restaurants, caterers and food and beverage distributors. Proceeds will help fund the chamber’s educational programs. More information at nlrchamber.org.

30 Gala for Life 6:30 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center Wally Allen Ballroom. Benefits the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Radiation Oncology Center. The event includes dinner, dancing and Rat-Pack tribute show. Tickets $500. More information at thegalaforlife.com.

30 Howling at the Wolfe 7 p.m. at Wolfe Street Center. After-party to a golf tournament earlier in the day benefiting the center. Entertainment by the Little Rock band Katmandu. Tickets $25. More information at Wolfestreet.org.

October

2 Camp Aldersgate’s 33rd annual Fish Fry Noon-3 p.m. at Camp Aldersgate. Fried catfish, local entertainment, local merchants pavilion, activities for all ages. Drive through to-go meals available. Tickets $15. More information at campaldersgate.net

2 All That Jazz 6 p.m. at Next Level Events. Benefits CARTI. Music, live and silent auction, cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets $50. More information at Carti.com.

6 An Evening of Friendship 6 p.m. at the Clinton Presidential Center. Benefits Best Buddies Arkansas and includes dinner and auctions. Keynote speaker is former Dallas Cowboys coach Barry Switzer. Tickets $125. More information at tinyurl.com/ju6yxlu.

6 All Out for Autism Gala 6 p.m. at Next Level Events. A benefit for Arkansas Autism Resource and Outreach Center honoring Lisenne Rockefeller. Dinner and live and silent auctions. Tickets $100. More information at aaroc.org.

6 Festival of Wines 6 p.m. at Dickey-Stephens Park, North Little Rock. The event features wine and foods from local restaurants and benefits the American Heart Association. Tickets $75.

9 Party with a Heart’s Tuscan Dinner 6 p.m at Restaurant Capeo, North Little Rock. A four course meal along with wine pairings. The evening will benefit Partners Against Trafficking Humans (PATH). Tickets $100. More information at partywithaheart.org.

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