NF Crawfish Classic to benefit Texas Neurofibromatosis Foundation, at Carlos ‘n Charlie’s, Lake Travis, 2-8pm. Cost is $25. 476-7696. Cinco de Mayo Enchilada Dinner to benefit Manos de Cristo, which provides food, clothing, and more to the needy, at 1200 Willow, 4:30-7:30pm. Cost is $5 children/$8 adults. 477-7454.

Red Salmon Arts Cinco de Mayo Fri & Sat, to benefit Save Our Youth, at Resistencia Bookstore, 2210 S. First, 8am-6pm. 416-8885.

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Open House for Health to benefit HIV Wellness, Breast Cancer Research, and Planned Parenthood, at Creekside Whole Health, 1209 Parkway, 11am. 494-0515. Spring Garden Tour through May 11 to benefit East Austin Gardening Programs, at 12 residential, commercial, and community gardens, 10am. $5. 458-2009.

WalkAmerica to benefit March of Dimes’ Campaign for Healthier Babies, at Auditorium Shores, Town Lake, 8am. 477-3221.

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Alternative Prom & Variety Show to benefit OutYouth Austin, at Saengerrunde Halle, 16th & San Jacinto. 708-1234.

The Chronicle benefits database extends a year or more into the future. Call Julie Lucksinger, 454-5766, to list your event. Deadline: Friday, 5pm, one week previous to the issue.

This article appears in May 2 • 1997 and May 2 • 1997 (Cover).

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