THIS WEEK

ALUMNI AND FRIENDS CHEFS SHOWCASE: 2 p.m. today, Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites, 2 10th St.; fundraiser for Augusta Mini Theatre Community Arts School; $33 adults, $16 students and children; (706) 722-0598

BUSINESS EXPO: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Boat House, 101 Riverfront Drive; free; registration required; (706) 821-2406

PUTTIN' ON THE GLITZ CANCER FUNDRAISER: 7-11 p.m. Friday, The River Room, 605 Reynolds St.; to benefit MCGHealth Cancer Center; with hors d'oeuvres, open bar and a silent auction; music by Flashback; $50 tickets; respond early, seating is limited; (706) 721-3957

DAWN WALK: 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, 1858 Lock and Dam Road; early morning walk through nature park; $3 members, $5 nonmembers; register by Thursday; (706) 828-2109

CSRA PARKINSON DISEASE WALK: Registration starts 9 a.m., walk begins 10 a.m., raffle 11 a.m., Saturday; Family Y Track, 3570 Wheeler Road; held by Augusta Chapter of National Parkinson Foundation; $15 registration, $5 raffle tickets; (706) 738-2679, (706) 863-0817

CRAFTERS WANTED FOR CRAFT SHOW: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Marvin United Methodist Church, 4400 Wheeler Road; spaces available for $25; tables are $5 each or crafters may bring their own; (706) 309-9522

FALL AUCTION: 6 p.m. Saturday, Aquinas High School, Grand Dining Hall, 1920 Highland Ave.; silent and live auction featuring vacation homes, frequent flier miles, artwork, sports memorabilia, fine wines, portraits, clothing and collectibles; hors d'oeuvres; open bar; $60, $70 tickets after Friday; (706) 736-5516

AFRICAN-AMERICAN QUILT EXHIBIT: Through Nov. 30, Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History, 1116 Phillips St.; includes antique quilts from the museum collection, and guest artists; (706) 724-3576

UPCOMING

CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, James Brown Arena, 601 Seventh St.; $6 admission, free for ages 12 and under, one admission good for all three days with hand stamp; (704) 847-9480, www.madeinthesouthshows.com