FRI 27 Beanie Babies Basket Raffle through Sun, Mar 29 (& Apr 3-5) to benefit Children’s Hospital of Austin, at Highland Mall. $5 per ticket. 454-9656.
SAT 28 Annual Rosedale Ride to benefit Rose-dale School, at Celis Brewery. 414-2027.
SUN 29 B.J. Thomas Concert to benefit the Westlake Hyline Dance Team, at Westlake High, 7pm. Cost is $7.50-$25. 329-9112.
WED 1 Fools Fest to benefit Out Youth, at Esther’s Follies, 6:30pm. Cost is $15 advance/$20 at the door. 800/96YOUTH.


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

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