Emergency Family Assistance Association: This nonprofit welcomes food donations between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. weekdays. Come by 1575 Yarmouth Ave. on the north side of the building. Weather permitting, you can leave your donation on a table outside and fill out your own receipt, or you can knock on the door for help. EFAA accepts unopened cans and packages that are no more than one year beyond their date. EFAA asks for nutrient-dense, healthy products. Foods the group needs the most: canned chili, canned fruit and canned vegetables. Our greatest nonfood needs are toothpaste, shampoo and diapers in sizes 5 and 6. We have set up an Amazon Wish List of food items that you can choose to buy and send directly to us at a.co/7cIzwwP. For more information, email Walter O’Toole at walter@efaa.org, or call 303-951-7667. Food bank hours are noon to 4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

There With Care: This nonprofit helps families and children facing critical illness. At the direction of hospital social workers, it is continuing to deliver support to these families. Its wish list includes size 5 and 6 baby diapers, baby bottles, baby hygiene items and car seats. Food needs are oatmeal, sweet/salty snacks, pop-top soup, easy mac cups, and peanut butter and jelly. Other needed items include disinfecting wipes, dish soap, laundry detergent, body wash, toothbrushes for adults and kids, and card games. A complete list is available at bit.ly/TWCWishList to order from Amazon, or items can be delivered to 2825 Wilderness Place, Suite 100, Boulder. There also are drop-off bins at its locations. For more information, go to bit.ly/TWCBinList, call 303-447-2273 or email info@therewithcare.org.

High West Oyster Fest: Indulge in unlimited oysters and Jax curated bites paired with refreshing beverages. Witness and join the cheering squad for the oyster shucking and eating competition. The event is benefiting There With Care — an organization that aims to provide a wide range of thoughtful and fundamental services to families and children during the critical phase of a medical crisis; 7 p.m. Thursday, Etown, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder; $120-$150; 303-443-8696.

St. Vrain for the Brain 5K: This fun event benefits the National Brain Tumor Society. Join for a morning of fresh air and exercise for a good cause; 9 a.m. Saturday, Niwot High School, 8989 Niwot Road, Niwot; $25.

Left Hand Oktoberfest: Activities include live music, polka, stein-holding, brat-eating and costume contests. New this year is a kids contest, sack races, stein-holding and a craft artisan market. All ticket sales benefit the Left Hand Brewing Foundation and local nonprofits; 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont; $5—$20; 303-772-0258.

Walk, Run, Bike to Support Breast Cancer Research: Join CU Boulder’s Institute of Behavioral Science in a walk/run/bike fundraiser to support breast cancer in honor of former and inaugural building proctor Denise Porchetta. Prizes are available for teams and individuals. Complete loops around Boulder and support local area cancer organizations; 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Valmont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Road, Boulder.

Wild Night for Wildlife gala: Join for an unforgettable gala supporting thousands of orphaned, injured and sick animals that come through Greenwood’s door each year. Mingle with fellow wildlife enthusiasts, enjoy a decadent dinner and make a difference for creatures in need; 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; free-$175; 720-535-7113.

Boots, Beers and Bales: Since 2021, this event has gathered over 200 community and civic leaders annually to raise mission-critical funds and enjoy a beautiful Colorado evening together. This year, VCP is teaming up with Left Hand Brewing Company to throw a western themed beer garden party that is sure to be the Longmont event of the year; 6 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; $40; 303-772-0258.