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.

Bluegrass and Brims: Bluegrass and Brims is an evening of music, fashion and empowerment. This special event, benefiting the League of Women’s Voters of Boulder County, will feature live performances by talented female bluegrass bands, a custom hat experience and a curated pop-up vintage shopping experience; 5 p.m. Friday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder; 303-993-8743.

Venus de Miles: Venus de Miles, Colorado’s first and best all-women’s bike ride and celebration of sisterhood, will be holding its 17th annual event. This year, the event will have three course options, each with scenic views of the beautiful Colorado Front Range. Riders choose from a 30-mile course, a new 48-mile course and the popular 64-mile circuit. Each course features rest stops equipped with snacks, hydration, restrooms, support from the famous Tutu Crew mechanics, a medical team and entertainment. Once riders have completed their courses, they will enjoy Venus de Miles’ epic Finish Festival, featuring complimentary facials, wellness activities, shopping, music, food, beverages and more. Venus de Miles riders fundraise for Greenhouse Scholars, a nonprofit focused on sustainable, generational community change; 7 a.m. Saturday, Bohn Park, 199 Second Ave., Lyons; $110-$150; 720-769-9998.

Lyons Community Fundraiser: Join the Lyons Lions Club, Spirit Hound Distillers and Cemex to support the community. 100% of funds raised will aid the fire survivors. Spirit Hound will also donate a portion of bottle sales all weekend from both tasting rooms. Ticket includes roasted pork, baked beans, potato chips and a cookie; 4 p.m. Saturday, Spirit Hound Distillers, 4196 Ute Highway, Lyons; $25; 303-823-5696.

Family Fun Night and Fundraiser for Crossroads School: Bring the whole family to The Garden for a fun-filled evening of live music from Unauthorized Absence while supporting and fundraising for Crossroads School; 5 p.m. Saturday, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont; 303-772-0258.

Hearts for the Arts Fundraiser: Join to help raise funds to support CenterStage and Tapestry Theatre’s mission of bringing the magic of theater to Boulder County youth. This fun filled evening will begin with a meet and mingle reception in the Dairy Center lobby with cash bar and snacks for purchase at 6 p.m. Following the reception, attendees will gather at 7 p.m. in the Grace Gamm Theater for an evening featuring student actors, who will be presenting a selection of songs from shows performed during the 2023/2024 season and an award ceremony to honor CenterStage and Tapestry’s key contributors; 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $75; 303-440-7826.

Medicine Horse Annual Gala: Visit the Medicine Horse ranch for a fun evening of eating, drinking, dancing and raising funds to provide free mental healthcare for the community; 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, Medicine Horse, 7663 E. County Line Road, Longmont; $125; 267-408-0196.