Benefits for Sunday, March 5, 2023
Mar. 5—Emergency Family Assistance Association: This nonprofit is welcoming food donations weekdays between the hours of 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. 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. EFAAasks 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.
Peak Gala 2023: This festive annual event raises important funds for Peak to Peak Charter School school and helps connect community businesses and individual supporters. Partner with Peak to Peak by showcasing a business to over 1,000 bidders and guests at the "All Hands on Deck" night dinner and auction through the donation of an item for auction; 5:30 p.m. Friday, Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield; $150; business.lafayettecolorado.com.
Forward Palooza: Feet Forward and Roots Music Project present the first Forward Palooza, a benefit concert for the Boulder unhoused. Los Cheesies and The Saints will join forces to raise money for those in most need. Tickets include incredibly entertaining dance music and appetizers. All proceeds benefit Boulder nonprofit Feet Forward, a peer-led nonprofit built on the foundation of lived experience with homelessness; 7 p.m. Friday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder, $25-$30; rootsmusicproject.org.
Peace Through Music: Attend the 13th Annual Peace Through Music benefit concert in honor of the Season for Nonviolence. This year's event, benefiting Feet Forward and Musical Ambassadors of Peace, features an amazing lineup of singer-songwriters and guest artists including Jack Hadley, Janis Kelly, Lisa Bell, Marcy Baruch and Pedro Silva, plus the M.A.P. All-Stars, PTM Mass Choir and Spirit Voices, backed up by a world-class rhythm section composed of Chris Carvalho, Craig Schwartz, Dan Steelman and Larry Thompson; 7 p.m. Friday, Unity of Boulder, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder; $10-$30; 916-873-4856 or 303-442-1411.
Boulder County 4-H Family Carnival: This annual fundraiser will feature more than 25 booths of low-cost, family-friendly games, concessions, small prizes and a silent auction to support local youth programming; 11 a.m. Saturday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road; free; facebook.com.
Empowering the Future — Momentum Into the Next 100 Years 2023 Gala: Celebrate what is possible in the community when people embrace equity and work together to build a bold, bright future. The event will honor two amazing individuals for their outstanding work and look to the future as the group renews its support for its mission to eliminate racism and empower women. The event will celebrate the community, showcase YWCA's outstanding programs and impact, honor the recipients of the Janet Beardsley Award of Excellence and YWCA Community Impact Maker Award and host a paddle raiser auction to fuel important work to eliminate racism and empower women; 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Embassy Suites by Hilton, 2601 Canyon Blvd., Boulder; $100-$200; ywcaboulder.org.
Superhero 5K: The first week of April is Week of the Young Child, April 1-7. The purpose of the week is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. April is also National Child Abuse Prevention Month and a time to highlight the importance of individuals and communities working together to keep kids safe and families healthy. This event will be raising much-needed funds and awareness for Boulder Voices For Children. Their mission is to provide trained court-appointed special advocates to advocate for children in Boulder County who have experienced abuse and neglect; 9 a.m. Sunday, April 2, Twisted Pine Brewing Company, 3201 Walnut St., Suite A, Boulder, $15-$30; runsignup.com.
Chautauqua Art in the Park: The bears are back for this year's Art in The Park installation. Displayed through April 16, people can bid on their favorite bear. Proceeds from Art in the Park benefit participating artists, Chautauqua community events and nonprofit partners. Visit the bears from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily at Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road.
