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Good eats, good cause, Tuesday
Cruising into the Holidays with a Taste of Hope is Hope Haven's annual fundraising gala. There will be a cooking demonstration with celebrity chefs, appetizers from local restaurants, a silent auction and more. The culinary event will be 5:30-9 p.m. Tuesday at Charlotte Marriott City Center, 100 W. Trade St. $55 per person or $50 each for orders of multiple tickets. Melissa Thompson at 704-372-8809 ext. 341, www.hopehaveninc.org
Congrats WCNC, Tuesday
The Mental Health Association of Central Carolinas will honor Observer media partner WCNC for its Mission Possible coverage at the Annual Awards Reception, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Myers Park United Methodist Church. WCNC won the Television Award for 2009. Free. RSVP by Monday. www.mhacentralcarolinas.org
Fight arthritis, Thursday
Purses with Power benefits the Arthritis Foundation Thursday at Extravaganza Depot. There will be a silent auction of purses along with themed accessories, including jewelry from Perry's of SouthPark. Tickets are $40 -$120. www.purseswithpower.kintera.org. Marianne Palmer 704-529-5166 ext. 105.
Alzheimer's walk, Saturday
The annual Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is 9 a.m. Saturday at Freedom Park. Music by the Charlotte Community Band, the Bobcats drumline and WKQC-FM (K104.7). County Commissioners Chairwoman Jennifer Roberts is expected to participate.
Holiday auction, Saturday
Hospice of Union County's Annual Holiday Auction is Saturday. Doors open at 8 a.m. to preview items. Auction begins at 9 a.m. First Baptist Church, 109 Morrow Ave., Monroe.
Art show, Saturday
The Charlotte Art Collective will benefit Pat's Place Child Advocacy Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, MacLean Community Hall, 2821 Park Road. Free. A donation to Pat's Place is the fee for the drawing for a Basketful of Art, which contains artwork donated by artist in the collective. It is valued at more than $500. www.charlotteartcollective.com.
NASCAR HOF preview, Nov. 18
The Charlotte International Auto Show added a preview night gala to benefit Charlotte Rescue Mission. The first 500 people who buy tickets to the opening gala will also get a sneak peek at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The event is sponsored by the Observer and Cars.com. The Embers will perform. 6:30-9 p.m. Nov. 18. $75. 704-364-1078. www.charlotteautoshow.com
