Social calendar
September 28 Fribourgh Award Reception,
honoring Jerry and Sherri Damerow, 6 p.m., Pleasant Valley Country Club. The Fribourgh Award recognizes individuals who made considerable contributions to the state through the disciplines of mathematics and science. Proceeds benefit the Science and Mathematics Leadership Endowed Scholarship Fund for undergraduate students at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Tickets are $75. More information at ualr.edu/giving/ event/fribourgh-award.
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43rd annual Toast and Roast,
benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas, 5:30 p.m., The Metroplex.
The honoree will be Southern Bancorp Chief Executive Officer Darrin Williams. Tickets are $200. More information is at bbbsca. org/events/toast.
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Hunger Action Breakfast,
7:45 a.m., Junior League of Little Rock Building. Awards will be given to individuals, businesses/ corporations, philanthropic organizations, nonprofits, government agencies and elected officials for their efforts to end hunger in their communities. Hosted by the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. Tickets are $50. More information at arhungeralliance.org.
28 Once Upon A Time,
benefiting UCP of Arkansas, 6 p.m., DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom. The event will highlight United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas’ 60th anniversary year and will feature music and food, plus silent and live auctions. Tickets are $125. More information at ucpark.org.
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The Next Course,
benefiting Youth Home, 6 p.m., Albert Pike Memorial Temple. Guests will be served a fivecourse dinner, which they will watch chefs prepare. Tickets are $125. More information at youthhome.org.
28 A Taste for Business,
North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce’s annual networking event, 5 p.m., Verizon Arena. Network with local businesses while sampling food and drinks from over 30, chamber member restaurants and caterers. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information, call (501) 372-5959.
Send information about fundraisers and social events to: cjenkins@arkansasonline.com