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.

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, Oct. 5, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; $40; 303-772-0258.

Yellow Scene Gala Ball: Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the second annual YS Carnivale Masquerade Gala fundraiser. Happy Hour starts at 5 p.m. with drink and food options provided by Miss Krissy’s Bistro at Bricks on Main. Enjoy spoken word with Z-Bass Speaks, fortune-telling, juggling and stilt walking, photo booth, silent auction, and local art. Around 6:30, the lights go down, and it’s time to disco with DJ Drake; 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Bricks on Main / Miss Krissy’s Bistro, 471 Main St., Longmont; $25-$55; 720-600-2350.

Fall Fest Fundraising and Music Event: Save the date for Boulder Social’s Fall Fest Fundraising & Music event. Meet Pickles the Mini Horse and enter the Pumpkin Painting contest for a chance to win a Mini Horse Party, then enjoy live music by Dave’s Friends from 5-7 p.m., plus fall cocktail, warm apple crisp with ice cream and house-smoked BBQ specials. 10% of sales will be donated to Daisy Chain Sanctuary; 3 p.m. Friday. Oct. 18, Boulder Social, 1600 38th St., Boulder; 720-716-3345.

Chili Cookoff: Join for The Inn Between’s third annual Chili Cookoff fundraiser. Taste and judge the best chili recipes, or enter for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy live music, a silent auction and the satisfaction of supporting a great cause. All proceeds go directly to providing supportive housing for low-income families and individuals facing homelessness in the community; 1 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 19, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; $15; 720-438-8488.