SUN 9

PETelethon to benefit SPCA of Austin & Travis Co., on KEYE-42, CBS affiliate, noon-6pm. 491-9995.

TUE 11

SIMS Supper & Live Music Event to benefit SIMS Foundation, at a variety of local restaurants and venues. 263-2281.

WED 12

Buck Owens B’day Bash to benefit Travis County Children’s Advocacy, at The Continental Club, 7pm. 441-2444.

THU 13

Cats! Who Care evening of cabaret music and dance to benefit ASA, at Oil Can Harry’s, 11:30pm. 406-6175.

SAT 29

Run for Recovery 3K Run to benefit New Serenity House, nonprofit providing care to recovering alcoholics and addicts, at Whitaker Intermural Fields, 51st & Guadalupe, 7am check-in. Cost is $10-15. 323-2212.

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