IF YOU’RE LOOKING to party, network or support a good cause this week, check out:
MONDAY
• MAINE FAMILY BUSINESS AWARDS, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Marriott at Sable Oaks, South Portland. Enjoy dinner and drinks and find out who wins this year’s awards. $75. 797-7130.
• GOOD SHEPHERD FOOD BANK HUMANITARIAN AWARD DINNER, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland. Enjoy dinner and cocktails at this event to honor Larry Wold, president of TD Bank. Comedian Bob Marley performs after dinner. $150. 782-3554.
WEDNESDAY
• PORTLAND BUY LOCAL MIXER, 5:30 to 8 p.m., University Credit Union, Portland. Network with other local business owners and enjoy Sebago Brewing beers. Free. www.portlandbuylocal.org
THURSDAY
• MAINEBIZ NEXT EVENT, 7:30 to 9 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, Freeport. Network with Next List honorees from past years and hear Kevin Hancock speak. $35. 761-8379, Ext. 26.
• BUSINESS AFTER HOURS, 5 to 7 p.m., Quirk Chevrolet, Portland. Sip drinks and network with other members of the Portland Regional Chamber. Free members/$15 nonmembers. 772-2811.
• STILETTO RACE & AFTER PARTY, 5 to 8 p.m., The Landing at Pine Point, Scarborough. Raise money for breast cancer research in this one-of-a-kind race and enjoy drinks and live music after the stiletto athletics. $25. www.portsportsmaine.com
• MAINE ARCHITECTS DESIGN AWARDS, 6 p.m., Portland Company Complex, Portland. After dinner and drinks, find out who’s won this year’s awards. Purchase $55 tickets in advance. www.aiamaine.org
• KIDS FIRST GALA AUCTION, 6 to 11 p.m., The Woodlands, Falmouth. Enjoy gourmet tapas, open bar, games of chance, live and silent auctions and dancing to the Tony Boffa Band. $75. 761-2709.
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