Chiefs vs Chefs AFAC fundraiser at Ballroom

Tonight, Wed Oct 16 the Clarendon Ballroom is hosting the Chiefs vs Chefs 2, the second annual cooking competition to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). From 6:30 to 9:30pm, local chefs from Bayou Bakery, Majestic Café, and Fuego Cocina y Tequileria will compete in a three course cook off against members of Arlington's fire department. Tickets are available at the door, prices vary and there is a special for furloughed government workers.

Hunger is No Joke fundraiser at Cafe Asia April 5

The Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Young Professionals is throwing their 3rd Annual "Hunger is No Joke" event, with all the proceeds benefiting the AFAC. Hunger is No Joke 2013 will feature live music from Over the Line, two free drinks with each ticket purchase, and complimentary appetizerse from 8 to 10pm. It also features a silent auction, as well as raffles for cash and prizes.

The event takes place on Friday, April 5th from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in Cafe Asia's Party Loft (located behind Cafe Asia in Rosslyn). Tickets purchased in advance are $25 for single tickets and $45 for a pair of tickets.

Mike Green charity event for Arlington Food Assistance Center

Thanks to DCist and Living Social for heads up on Mike Green of the Washington Capitals hosting the Greenlife Rock for Charity event at the 9:30 Club in DC tonight at 8pm. There will be performances by G Love and Special Sauce and Billy Woodward and The Senders, with $50 ticket proceeds going to the Arlington Food Assistance Center.

Mike Green has been involved with AFAC over the last year and generously contributed the top item to their live auction benefit in June for AFAC’s Permanent Home Campaign.

AAC and AFAC Charity Happy Hour with Screwtop Wine Bar

The Arlington Arts Center is hosting a holiday happy hour and raffle on Wednesday, December 8 from 5:30-7:30pm. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. One raffle ticket for each event ticket purchased. Raffle prizes include an AAC membership, tickets to an upcoming AAC happy hour, and a bottle of wine from Screwtop Wine Bar.

They are also having a holiday food drive for Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC), so bring non-perishable goods to the event! AFAC especially needs low-sugar cereals, cooking oil, canned meats, and low-sodium canned soups. You will receive one additional raffle ticket per non-perishable item you bring for the food drive.

Charity Date Auction @ Clarendon Grill

Tonight drop by the Clarendon Grill tonight at 7pm to bid on "Arlington's sexiest bachelors and bachelorettes" at a date auction to benefit the Arlington Food Assistance Center. Sign yourself up to be auctioned off or participate in the bidding if you need a date!

This is the ninth year that the Arlington Young Democrats have organized this event. Suggested donation of $5 gets you a bid card and raffle ticket. Or bring a canned or non-perishable food item for donation to Arlington Food Assistance Center to receive a free raffle ticket.