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Helping soldiers, Saturday
The Patriot Gala, which raises money to support wounded military personnel and their families, is at 6 p.m. Saturday. Quail Hollow Country Club, 3700 Glen Eagles Road. www.patriot gala.com . 704-496-2794.
Mountain bike races, Saturday
The Bank of NC Short Track Mountain Bike Race Series, "Racing for a Cause," fights polio and funds Alzheimer's research. Proceeds go to the Community Free Clinic ( www.communityfreeclinic.org) and Cooperative Christian Ministry.
The four-race series ends Nov. 21. Races are Saturdays in the Harrisburg Town Park. The fee is $20 for adults and $13 for youth. www .charlottemtnbike.com .
Fitness food drive, Saturday
Get in shape with a free workout with Operation Bootcamp. A donation of a bag of nonperishable food items for Second Harvest Bank is required. Free workouts are Saturday and Nov. 21. Workouts begin at 9 a.m. at Freedom Park near the Mahlon Adams Pavilion. Christen.lewis@operationbootcamp .com .
Belk charity sale, Saturday
A $5 donation at Belk will give customers access to a four-hour, early-bird shopping spree. Items will be 15 to 50 percent off. The event is 6-10 a.m. Saturday. Customers will also receive $5 off their first purchase of $5 or more at the event, and Belk cardholders will receive double rewards points for card purchases. Advanced tickets can also be purchased at Belk.
Housing reunion, Saturday
Charlotte Emergency Housing is holding an alumni reunion at the shelter noon to 3 p.m. Saturday. Last year, 22 families attended the inaugural reunion.
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.
Fight arthritis, Thursday
Purses with Power benefits the Arthritis Foundation is Thursday at Extravaganza Depot. There will be a silent auction of purses along with themed accessories including jewelry from Perry's of South Park. Tickets are $40 in advance, $50 at the door, and four for $120. www.purseswithpower.kintera.org. Marianne Palmer 704-529-5166 ext. 105.
