Benefits

THIS WEEK

Blues for Obama Blues jam and community fund-raiser for Barack Obama, with a silent auction and information on what each individual can do between now and election day to get Obama elected. All funds raised will be matched dollar for dollar and will be used for get-out-the-vote efforts in Colorado, 5:30 p.m. Monday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., $20. Details: 303-245-0988.

Bare Necessities Foundation Designer Jean Sale To benefit the Bare Necessities Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aids orphanages in developing countries. Huge selection of designer jeans at discount prices and a wide range of sizes and brands, 10 a.m. Tuesday, Glenn Miller Ballroom, University of Colorado, Boulder. Details: 719-510-5712.

Boulder Chorale: Canti e Dolci Gala season opening to benefit the Boulder Chamber Chorale, the oldest and largest community choral organization. An evening of food, wine, silent auction and song, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, 1001 13th St., Boulder, $50. RSVP early, admission is limited. Details: 303-554-7692 or visit www.boulderchorale.org.

Absolute! Fabulous! Gorgeous! "A Drag and Fall Fashion Show," to benefit the Boulder County AIDS Project, to promote HIV awareness, prevention, and testing. Local drag performers and models will entertain, 7 p.m. Saturday, The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, $18-$25. Details: 888-512-7469 for ticket information, 303-444-6121, ext. 119 for event information or www.thedairy.org.

Cabrini Classic A walk, run or bike race to benefit the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Choose between a 5K, 25K or 50K bike ride, starts at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Heritage Square Parking Lot, 18301 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, $25-$50. Details: 303-526-0758 or for routes, maps and race times visit www.mothercabrinishrine.org.

Oktoberfest fund-raiser To benefit Lake Eldora Racing Team, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, with Warren Miller's premiere showing of Behind the Film with Chris Anthony, beer and brats, and prizes, 5:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Millennium Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, $20-$30. Details: 303-447-8014 or www.emsc.eventbrite.com or www.eldorarace.org.

UPCOMING

Dancing With the Boulder Stars To benefit the YWCA of Boulder County, local celebrities are paired with professional dance instructors for a 10-week rehearsal process produced by Alice Swanson. They perform their ballroom dance live, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., $35-$50. Details: 303-443-0419.

La Fiesta de Intercambio A multicultural dance party to benefit Intercambio de Comunidades, a local nonprofit that provides opportunities for immigrants through language education, cultural exchange and friendship. Event will feature dancing, entertainment and a silent auction, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Oct. 17, Radisson (Raintree) Hotel, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, $20 in advance, $30 at the door. Details and to purchase advance tickets: 303-996-0275, ext. 4, or www.intercambioweb.org.

Animal Affair To benefit the Longmont Humane Society, with live and silent auctions, beer and wine tasting, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 18, Radisson Conference Center, 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, $75 until Oct. 17, $90 at the event. Details: 303-772-1232, ext. 223 or www.longmonthumane.org.

DIVAS in Drag To benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer, a drag show that showcases the latest in ladies winter snowboarding attire and accessories while earning money for the B4BC Foundation. The cause is worthy, though the men may be girly. The event will include snowboard video games, beverages, extreme raffle prizes and a stylish fashion show, 7 p.m. Oct. 30, Outdoor DIVAS, 1133 Pearl St., Boulder, $20. Details: 303-449-3482 or www.outdoorDIVAS.com.

ONGOING

The EFAA Food Bank Emergency Family Assistance Association is in need of the following items for the food bank: beef stew, pork and beans, peanut butter, tuna, refried beans, canned spaghetti and meatballs, breakfast cereal, canned fruit, canned protein meals (chili), canned corn and eggs; deliver downstairs and ring doorbell, 900 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Details: 303-951-7667.

Bath Towels Needed The Boulder Shelter for the Homeless is currently in urgent need of bath towels (new or used and in good condition). 4869 N. Broadway, Boulder. Details: 303-468-4312.

Colorado Greyhound Adoption Meet and greet available greyhounds for adoption on the fourth Saturday of every month between noon and 2 p.m. at Petco, 2480 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Details: 303-544-1333.

Crayons to Calculators Help the thousands of students from economically disadvantaged families in the Boulder Valley and St. Vrain Valley school districts by donating school supplies. Visit www.CrayonsToCalculators.org for supply lists, collection sites, volunteer opportunities and more. Or, send your tax deductible donation to Crayons To Calculators: 75 Manhattan Drive, Suite 205, Boulder, CO 80303. Details: 303-524-3865, ext. 3.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Beauty Brands locations havepartnered with Gateway Battered Women's Services and Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolenceto raise money for the local domestic violence shelters. Salon professionals sometimes find themselves on the front lines of domestic violence, because salons are considered "safe places" where abusers do not accompany their victims. During October if you buy the product Redken Guts spray, at a special price, 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the shelter. Details: 816-718-8597.