There are two events happening this weekend to benefit very worthy causes:

On Sunday, there is a Chef’s Feast at the Embassy Suites Charleston Area Convention Center. This benefits the Lowcountry Food Bank,  in particular fighting childhood hunger.  Chefs include Brett McKee of Oak Steakhouse,  Robert Carter of Peninsula Grill,  Sean Brock of McCradys, Mike Lata of Fig,  and Mike Collins and Scott Lovorn of Circa 1886.  The event goes from 6:45 to 9:30, tickets are $150.  For more info or tickets: http://www.lowcountryfoodbank.org/chefsfeast.asp

Do you have a loved one with Alzheimers? There’s a benefit for the SC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association tomorrow.  The Parrot Head Club is hosting a Mardi Gras Crawl on Shem Creek.  It starts at Red’s Ice House at 2pm, then visit Vickerys, Sette VII, and Water’s Edge, returing to Red’s for a silent auction and after party. Tickets are $20, or $25 day of event. For more info:http://www.lcparrotheads.org/Mardi09Reg.html