September
7 The Dancing With Our Stars Gala to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, 6 p.m. at the Little Rock Marriott. The event includes a dance competition with Arkansas celebrities. Tickets are $200. More information can be found at ctfarkansas.org.
8 The Sickle Cell Support Services Spirit of Excellence Awards, 7 p.m. at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Jack Stephens Spine Center. The kick-off mixer is in observance of Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month and honors supporters and donors. For more information email Kim@sicklecellsupportservices.com.
8 Teal Light Night to benefit the Arkansas Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 7 p.m. at the Clinton Presidential Center. The event includes an Italian-theme buffet, silent auction and live painting, and honors survivors. Tickets $50. Ovarian cancer survivors may attend for free. More information is at arkansasovariancancer.org
14 Z00 Brew, a fundraiser for the Arkansas Zoological Foundation, 6 p.m. at the Little Rock Zoo. The event includes a beer tasting and music in and around the zoo’s Civitan Amphitheater and Cafe Africa. Tickets are $35. More information can be found at Littlerockzoo.com. 15 The Gala for Life to benefit the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, 6:30 p.m. at the Statehouse Convention Center. The event includes dinner, dancing and entertainment. Tickets are $500. More information is available at Galaforlife.com.
15 Woof, Wag and Wine, a fundraiser for Out of the Woods Animal Rescue, 6 p.m.at Noah’s Event Venue. The event includes wine and beer, food by Chuy’s and music by Almost Infamous. Tickets are $50. For more information email OTWWoofWagWine@gmail.com.
16 Harvest Night, a fundraiser for the Arkansas Foodbank, 5-8 p.m. at the foodbank warehouse. The family-friendly event will showcase Southern cuisine and craft beverages and will include children’s activities and entertainment. Tickets are $40. More information is at arkansasfoodbank.org. 16 Fashion Forward, a fundraiser for the Beverly Carter Foundation, will begin with cocktails at 5 p.m. and a fashion show at 7 at Bespoke Media Group. A runway show with fashions from Beehive Women’s Clothing will be modeled by Arkansas Realtors. Tickets are $25; $75 for VIP. For more information email Kim@BeverlyCarterFoundation.org.
Send information about fundraisers and social events to:
cjenkins@arkansasonline.com