There will be a Fundraising Dinner On Nov. 9 from 5 – 8 p.m. at Willow Restaurant, 4301 N. Fairfax Drive. Support the education and advancement of women in culinary arts, mingle with the area’s top women of food, and win great door prizes, including a grand prize of 12 personalized culinary experiences. Cost is $35. Call 1-877-927-7787 or visit www.womenschefs.org for tickets.
Bear Rock Café, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., will sponsor a series of six evening dining opportunities to benefit the band program at Yorktown High School. The restaurant will donate 10% of the proceeds from each dinner ticket on Friday through November 28. For the band to receive credit, patrons are asked to mention their support of the YHS band program when placing their order.
A Wine Tasting will be held Oct. 29 from 6–9 p.m. at Hotel Palomar Arlington, Waterview, 1121 N. 19th St. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Virginia Wine Month at ‘A Taste of Virginia’s Own,’ a wine tasting event to raise funds for the Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry. Call 703-894-5104 or email Christianna.Sargent@domasoteca.com to register.