Breast cancer events for October and beyond

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Spring Arbor Fall Fashion Show, 3 p.m., Spring Arbor of Salisbury, 14001 Turnberry Lane. Spring Arbor, Buford Road Pharmacy and Coldwater Creek join forces. See the latest fall fashions modeled by Spring Arbor residents or breast cancer survivors. A raffle and cocktail party will follow. Registration is required. Call 897-2727 to reserve seats.

Thursday, Oct. 23

Think Pink: Early Detection is the Best Protection, 7-9 p.m., St. Francis Medical Center, Orvieto/Florence rooms, 13710 St. Francis Blvd. Get the facts on early detection, screening and diagnosis. Panelists will include physicians and breast cancer survivors. There will be "posh pink" giveaways and refreshments. Free. Call 359-WELL or visit www. bonsecoursforwomen.com to register.

Thursday, Oct. 30

Look Good…Feel Better, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Hawthorne Cancer Resource Center, 1459 Johnston-Willis Dr. This two-hour, hands-on group workshop includes a 12-step skin care and makeup program with demonstrations on how to use wigs, turbans, scarves and hats to help women cope with the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Free cosmetic kit provided. Free. Call 527-3778 to register.

Sunday, Nov. 9

Say It in a Song Annual Concert, 2 p.m., Sheraton Park South, Midlothian Turnpike. This eighth-annual songwriting workshop will feature local cancer survivors led by singer/songwriter Tricia Walker and special musical guest Bill Sinclair. Suggested donation of $10 at the door, cancer survivors are free. Call 330-2136 for more information.