A little solidarity never hurt any community, and nothing brings people together quicker than a good benefit.

Chow down

The Poodle Dog restaurant in Fife is raising money for community member Sue Burham’s double lung transplant with a series of events throughout October. Staffers recently donated 50 percent of tips Oct. 7 and are gearing up to fill more bellies in the name of neighborly giving. Saturday, Oct. 13, Poodle Dog hosts a Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction. After chowing down on tasty noodles, marinara, meatballs and garlic bread, the satisfied feeling in your stomach won’t even compare to the warmth you’ll have in your heart.



Take your kiddies to their Haunted House Oct. 26-28. All money raised goes straight to Burham.



[Poodle Dog, 1522 54th Ave. E., Fife, 253.922.6161]

Empty Bowls

The Emergency Food Network never takes a day off. They can’t while there are mouths to feed. Sunday, Oct. 14 the annual fund raising event Empty Bowls combines art, community, giving and fine eats. Local and regional artisans have donated one-of-a-kind bowls made from hand-tooled carved wood, colorful glass, hand-thrown clay by Pacific Northwest Potters, and placemats by Tacoma Weavers’ Guild.

Bowls are $10 each.



This event is very popular; the bowls go fast. Tasty soup and hearty breads from local chefs accompany purchases.



[South Park Community Center, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-5 p.m., 4851 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, 253.584.1040, www.efoodnet.org]