Have Fun for a Good Cause This Weekend!

Bon Secours Presents Faison’s Amazin’ Pumpkin Palooza
To Benefit The Faison School for Autism
Celebrate the fall season and the art of pumpkin carving. Preview party on Fri., Oct. 19 (cost) where guests will see carving teams in action while enjoying dinner and live music. Sat., Oct. 20, is free and open to the public, with amazing carved giant pumpkins, festivities for children and adults including arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, jewelry making, entertainment, and costume contests. 11am-9 pm at The Carillon at Byrd Park. For Fri. tickets or more information, call 804-827-3801.

15th Annual Art Affair to Benefit
Child Savers and VCU Art Scholarships
Fine artwork by 120 artists from Central Virginia and seven states is being exhibited for sale. Paintings in oil, watercolor, acrylic and pastels, sculpture, drawing, photography and carefully selected fine craft. Also features artwork by local high school students, competing for awards. Sat., Oct. 20 (10am-5pm) and Sun., Oct. 21 (noon-5pm) at Stony Point Fashion Park in the parking area across from Saks. Free to the public. Hosted by the Bon Air Artist Association. 804-379-8980 or jillchafinstudio@verizon.net.

Short Pump Ruritan Club, 18th Annual Craft Show
A variety of merchandise, including handmade jewelry, beaded watches, furniture and accessories, floral arrangements, wreaths and many other unique items. Over 90 crafters. No admission charge and food will be served. Sat., Oct. 20, 9am-3pm, at Short Pump Middle School, 4701 Pouncey Tract Rd. 804-360-2371.

Yard & Bake Sale to Benefit
Huguenot United Methodist Church Preschool
Shop for great bargains and enjoy delicious food. Donations accepted beforehand, so it’s also a chance to empty out closets. All to benefit young minds. Oct. 20, 6am-2pm, 10661 Duryea Dr. 804-272-1704 or humcpreschool.com.

26th Annual Midlothian Village Day Festival
To Benefit Local Charities and Scholarship
Parade, craft booths, community booths, entertainment, food, carnival games, moonwalks, silent auction. Sponsored by the Midlothian Junior Women’s Club. Sat., Oct. 20, 10am-3pm, Midlothian Middle School. 804-379-3420 or midlothianfestival.net.

The 6th Annual Power of Hope Prison Ministry Conference
This educational conference features national and regional speakers and panel discussions to raise awareness and funds to help women transition from prison and rebuild their lives. Sponsored by Helping Hands Women’s Outreach Ministries. Sat., Oct. 20, from 10am2pm at First Presbyterian Church, 4602 Cary St. 804-276-3139 or hhwom.org.

Enjoy Bach to Benefit the Free Clinic of Goochland
The Goochland Rotary Club sponsors Richmond Symphony’s Tribute to Bach Series, Bach-lor Party, to benefit the Free Clinic of Goochland. Oct. 20, 7pm, at Goochland High School, 3250 River Rd. West, Goochland.

For more events - benefits, fun, or arts - check out the October issue of V or go to our Web site, www.vmagazineforwomen.com!