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The staff at Salon Bogart in Manchester is hosting "Hot to Trot," a dance benefit for Wind-rush Farm in Boxford, which offers therapeutic equitation for the disabled. Starting at 7 tonight, with music by the World Premier Band, at the American Legion Hall, 14 Church St. in Manchester, tickets are $40 per person at Salon Bogart, 4A Summer St., Manchester, or at 978-525-3221.
FOOD DRIVE. Sen. Fred Berry is holding a food drive and challenges the community to fill the six largest food pantries in the Second Essex Senate District. Donations will be collected Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5 Hutchinson Drive in Danvers, in the parking area next to Hollywood Hits. Of particular need are nonperishable food items (baked beans, rice, canned soup, tuna and veggies, peanut butter, cereal, pasta sauce, and macaroni and cheese), toiletry items, and child and baby care products. The event will include games and entertainment for children, and contributors are eligible for a free raffle ticket.
REYCYCLE FOR THE ARTS YARD SALE. Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 a.m. to noon, Peabody High School cafeteria, 485 Lowell St., Peabody. All kinds of items find a new use and second life at fundraiser to replace stage curtains for performing arts department at Peabody High School. 978-531-0059.
BOOK SALE. Friends of the Flint annual sale, Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 1 S. Main St., Middleton. 978-774-8132.
SPAGHETTI SUPPER. At Hamilton Fire Department Engine Company #1, 265 Bay Road, Hamilton, Saturday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m., until the meatballs run out, $7 per person, children under 8 free, funds go to Hamilton Fire Department Relief Association.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Sunday, Oct. 25, 8 to 11:30 a.m., Vittori-Rocci Post 56, 143 Brimbal Ave., Beverly. Sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, baked beans, juices, coffee, tea and all the pancakes you can eat for $4 adults, $3 children. To support Edith Nourse Rogers Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Aid Fund. Handicapped-accessible and -facilitated. 978-922-7150.
FLIGHT OF FASHION. Soaring toward a Cure, a fashion show, hosted by Lorraine Roy and partnered with Ovations for the Cure, to benefit ovarian cancer, Thursday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. at the Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers. The event will also feature cocktails, a silent auction and a charity drawing. Tickets are $75 each and can be purchased at www.lorraineroy.com.
THE DEVIL'S CHASE. A 6.66-mile run at 8 a.m. at Salem Willows Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, to benefit the Plummer Home Scholarships, Salem Youth Programs, and the Steven O'Grady Foundation. Cash prize to the top three "devil" runners in the male and female race categories, as well as to racers with the best devil costumes. For details about the course, registration fees, prizes, volunteer positions or sponsorship opportunities, visit www.bnsfitness.com or contact Brandi Dion at bnsfitness@yahoo.com or 978-204-8588. Runners can register at www.active.com.
CASINO NIGHT. Hosted by North Shore Arc to benefit people living with developmental disabilities, at Angelica's, Route 114 in Middleton, Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 11 p.m., with black jack, wheels of chance, Texas hold 'em, and roulette, with door prizes and 50/50 raffles. Tickets $10 from JoAnn Wahl or Tim Brown at 978-762-4878 or at the door or e-mail Jwahl@nsarc.org or TimBrown@nsarc.org.
