SAT 14

Texas AIDS Ride Open House to benefit area AIDS services organizations, at The Cornerstone, 1117 Red River, noon-6pm. 482-8386.

Plant Sale to benefit Austin Community Gardens’ low-income, youth, and senior programs, at Sunshine Gardens, 4814 Sunshine Dr., 9am-5pm. 458-2009.

SUN 15

Shawn O’Connor Irish Fest to benefit Youth Options, at The Backyard. Cost is $6 adults, $1 children. 441-8336.

SUN 22

Poetry & Potluck to benefit poet Venie Holmgren, at 13217 Adonis Dr., 2pm. Cost is by donation. 258-0966.

Austin Community Keepsake Award Gala to benefit Meals on Wheels, at Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress, 7pm. Cost is $75. 476-9480, ext. 115.

The Chronicle benefits database extends a year into the future. Call Julie Weaver at 454-5766 to get your event listed. Deadline is Friday at 5pm, one week previous to the issue.

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