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On The Feature Town With Benefits 10/19 Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes Paws For A Cause Bully Breed Awareness Event Saturday, November 9, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Oldham County Fairgrounds 2401 West Hwy 146 La Grange, KY 40031 Special Guest: Shorty Rossi from Animal Planet's show Pit Boss Live music, kids fun area, dog fashion show by HucciPucci Couture, vendors, food and more! Benefts: American Diabetes Association 9 a.m. South Great Lawn at Waterfront Park The 1-mile/5K walk/run is a family friendly event to raise awareness about type 1 and type 2 diabetes as well as to raise funds for a cure. Enjoy the children's play area, free food, entertainment, free blood glucose testing, free vision screening and giveaways at the Health and Wellness Festival. Walk is free; donations welcome. For more information, visit diabetes. org/louisvillestepout or call 452-6072, ext. 3317. NON-P d ROFIT EVENTS 10/4 Dial M for Marvelous: A Silver Screen Soiree Benefts: The American Lung Association 7 p.m. The Olmstead The ffth annual event celebrates the "Master of Suspense," Alfred Hitchcock. The evening includes signature cocktails, palm reading by The Bluegrass Gypsy, music by Daniel and the Psycho Birds, appearances by Hayswood Actors, costume contest, four-course dinner and live auction. Gov. Steve Beshear will be the guest of honor, recognized for his efforts for a smoke-free Kentucky. Admission is $150/ person. For more information, call 363-2652. 10/11 Porktoberfest Benefts: Butchertown Neighborhood Association 5-10 p.m. The Pointe This frst annual barbecue- and pork-inspired culinary competition will feature live music by Hog Operation and Johnny Berry, local brew from Apocalypse Brewery and food samples from more than 15 of Louisville's fnest restaurants, including Cellar Door, Decca, Harvest, Holy Grale, Rye, St. Charles Exchange, The Bristol and more. Vegetarian options will be available. Admission is free. For more information, visit butchertown.blogspot.com. 10/4-10/6 Concours d'Elegance Benefts: Kosair Children's Hospital West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Resort Some of the country's most elegant and historic cars will compete for the "Best in Show" trophy and raise funds for Kosair Children's Hospital. Tickets are $20 ($25 advance); student: $16; 12 and under: free. For more information, visit louisvilleconcours. com. 10/12 Race for the Cure 10/5 Bourbon Bash Benefts: The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft 7-11:30 p.m. Kentucky Center for African American Heritage Bourbon Bash has a rich 30-year history of being an evening of celebration and good taste. This year KMAC celebrates with a seated dinner prepared by special guest chefs, bourbon tastings from Kentucky's fnest distilleries, an exclusive exhibit and silent auction of Gene Spatz photographs of legendary celebrities, a live auction of KMAC's programs, music and dancing. Tickets $300/person. For more information, visit kmacmuseum.org or call 589-0102. www.handinpawrescue.org handinpawrescue.org 92 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 10.13 Benefts: Susan G. Komen 6:45 a.m. Slugger Field The race is heading to Louisville Slugger Field to "Knock It Out!" Featuring a Survivor Breakfast in the Hall of Fame Room, a Kids' Zone located in the Slugger Field Children's Area and a 5K walk/run course through NuLu and Downtown Louisville. For more information, visit komenlouisville.org or call 495-7824. 10/19 The Doctors' Ball Benefts: Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Foundation