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Carmine’s On Penn Fundraiser: Enjoy a family-style dinner at this Italian restaurant and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Warren Village, an organization that provides single-parent families affordable housing, supportive family services, childcare, and education. Tuesday, 5–9 p.m.; Carmine’s on Penn, 92 S. Pennsylvania St.; prices vary
Kyle’s Brew Fest: Taste the finest beer from 30 craft breweries and take in a show from Kyle Hollingsworth Band to support Conscious Alliance, which provides emergency food relief and empowerment programs for youth to impoverished communities across the U.S. Be one of the first 1,000 ticket holders, and you could take home a commemorative drinking glass; if you miss out on that perk, bid on autographed memorabilia from Colorado’s own String Cheese Incident in the silent auction. Thursday, 5–9 p.m.; Great Divide Brewing Co., 1812 35th St.; $25–$35
Dog Days of Summer: Celebrate three years of PawsCo‘s devotion to helping animals in need at their birthday bash. Meet other pet lovers while you enjoy the full open bar and dance floor, then bid on auction items like a Denver Broncos helmet signed by none other than Peyton Manning. Proceeds benefit PawsCo, which is 100 percent volunteer-run, and their services, including a spay/neuter program, pet adoptions, and pet food drives. Friday, 7-11 p.m.; SPACE Gallery, 400 Sante Fe Dr.; $65
Swing Fore a Survivor Golf Tournament: Showcase your chipping, putting, and driving to benefit survivors and victims of domestic violence. Participate in a hole-in-one contest or pursue a team prize with a group of friends. Don’t miss a prize drawing for items like a three-day stay at a Las Vegas luxury condo, or memorabilia from Jordan Spieth’s Masters victory. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.; Broadlands Golf Park, 4380 W. 144th Ave., Broomfield; $150–$2,000
MuckFest MS: Get a little dirty and fight to end multiple sclerosis at this 5k mud run. Conquer obstacles consisting of walls, water, ropes, and a lot of mud, and then celebrate your victory at the MuckFestival with a beer from Traveler Beer Company. Saturday, 9 a.m.; Salisbury North, 9200 Motsenbocker Rd., Parker; $105