Give a Little, Get a Lot
03 Oct 2017
Here’s a list of good-cause benefits that could use your support.
Oct. 5 20th Annual Dream-Maker Luncheon
Spend your lunch hour learning about opportunities to help young students prepare for their careers and futures, and most importantly, help them believe in their dreams. The luncheon, which benefits the “I Have a Dream” Foundation, starts at 11 a.m. at Ascent Community Church, 550 S. McCaslin Blvd. in Louisville. Visit www.ihadboulder.org/index.php/news-events/upcoming-events/dream-maker-luncheon.
Oct. 7 Condom Couture Fashion Show
This runway fashion event brings people together with a healthy dose of curiosity, creativity and passion for fashion while raising critical funds for the mission of the Boulder Women’s Health Center. The show features condom-inspired fashions created by local designers and community members. Starts at 8 p.m. at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. Visit
www.boulderwomenshealth.org/get-involved/fundraising-events.
Oct. 21 32nd Annual Local Legends Gala
Dinner features keynote speaker Lucy Bradley-Springer, former panel member of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS, and inspiring stories from Local Legends honorees. A benefit for Boulder County AIDS Project, the event raises funds to improve the lives of people living with or affected by HIV in Boulder, Broomfield, Gilpin and Clear Creek counties. Starts at 5 p.m. at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. Visit www.bcap.org.
Oct. 26 Click or Treat
Bring kids and well-socialized dogs to celebrate the Halloween season with the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. Enjoy an evening filled with free festivities for humans and dogs alike, including children’s crafts, paw-print art, digging up “bones,” a pet costume contest, dog bobbing for hot dogs and more. Runs 5-7 p.m. at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s second-floor education center, 2323 55th St. Visit www.boulderhumane.org/content/events.
Nov. 24 Lighting the Giving Tree
Watch the traditional lighting of the Giving Tree with complimentary cider, hot chocolate, holiday treats, carolers and holiday music. A benefit for Boulder County Housing & Human Services, the tree lighting features gift-card donations so people can help needy families have holiday gifts for their children. Lighting starts at 5 p.m. in the Hotel Boulderado lobby, 2115 13th St. in Boulder. The Giving Tree is up through December, but all donations must be made by mid-December. Visit www.boulderado.com/event.
Dec. 5 Colorado Gives Day
