Fundraising
Children’s Bureau to benefit from the 14th Annual Celebrity Cook-off at Benihana on Oct. 4. Table still available for the 8:30 p.m. seating. Sponsorships begin at $1,500. Individual tickets are $200 each. Contact jthomas@childrensbureau.org.

Gary Brackett’s IMPACT Foundation to benefit from an “An Evening with IMPACT” at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Gary Brackett, Indianapolis Colts, and his foundation are partnering with Kroger and Huntington Bank. Guests can purchase the VIP experience for $395 and receive the special VIP treatment with a Pre-Gala Cocktail Reception, VIP access to Gary’s celebrity guests, a signature series Indianapolis Colts football and gift bag. General admission for $50 will get you unlimited food access, a chance to meet Brackett and his teammates and get their autographs. Contact www.garybrackett.org.

Damar Guild holiday fund to benefit from D’Vine Wine Tasting Event on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at Terrace at Market Tower, 10 W. Market St. in the Key Bank Building. This event will include samplings of wine, music, hors d’oeuvres and a cooking show. Contact Donna Stutler at 856-5201 or damarguild.org.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to benefit from the Light the Night Walk at 5 p.m. Oct. 15 at Victory Field. Children, adults and seniors are welcome to join the casual fundraising walk with no fitness requirements. Walkers encouraged to be a Champion For Cures by raising $100. Contact www.lightthenight.org/in or Lauren Holdcroft at 726-2275, ext. 208.•