Sweet Charity - October

Agenda
Show support for your furry friends: join the Pawswatch volunteer network at their 12th Annual Cats Alive! Silent Auction, on October 19 from 6-10pm. The evening will kick off with cocktails and dinner, followed by a silent auction featuring unique works of art, jewelry, specialty gift baskets and other items donated by fellow Rhode Islanders. This fundraising event will help support the nonprofit organization in their mission to monitor and care for feral cats in the community through services including vaccinations, spay and neuter services. $35 per ticket; 848-9867, www. pawswatch.org.

Be a part of the Amazing Wish Race, held on October 20 for the Children’s Wish Group of Rhode Island. Teams of four can be registered to participate in the race and scavenger hunt, which will begin at 11am. Food, prizes, local celebrity appearances and live entertainment also make an appearance on this fun-filled day. The Children’s Wish Group grants the wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. $25 per person; 921-1300, www.cwishesri.com.

Volunteer
The Annual Harvest Johnny Cake Festival, sponsored by the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale, will need volunteers to assist in several different duties on the weekend of October 20-21. Pre-registration is required to volunteer, along with attending a training session prior to the festival. Several exciting events are planned for the celebration, such as a tour of Kenyon’s Grist Mill, live music and demonstrations, and samples along the Queen’s River and waterfall. Over 75 local vendors are also expected to show up. Volunteer hours are from 9:30am to 5:30pm, and a free lunch will be provided. 789-1559, www.jonnycakecenter.org.

Start the autumn off with a clean slate at the Save the Bay Fall Cleanup at Rocky Point in Warwick on October 13, from 11am-1pm. Volunteers are encouraged to wear long-sleeved clothing and sturdy, closed-toe shoes (to protect from the elements and poison ivy), and will be expected to do some bending and heavy lifting. Volunteers should also bring their own work gloves, water bottles, sunscreen and bug spray. An excellent volunteer opportunity for the whole family, the Save the Bay Cleanup accepts adults, teenagers, and children as young as 8 years old to help participate. 272- 3540, www.savebay.org.