To donate
Buy a pair of kicks at tomsshoes.com, and a pair will be donated to a needy child. Purchase now to help the organization surpass the goal of 50,000 shoes for a drop in South Africa at the end of the month.
To learn
Looking to broaden those horizons? Sign up for classes (ranging from how to buy a house to jewelry making) at the Discovery Center. Preview classes at discoverycenter.cc.
To enter
Artists and designers, enter the poster contest for the 24th annual Chicago Latino Film Festival by Nov. 30. Winner receives $500; see latinoculturalcenter.org for entry information.
Flavor rush
Get into the holiday spirit at Baskin Robbins. Through Dec. 31, try eight limited holiday treats, such as a pumpkin-pie ice cream pie, a yule log roll cake and egg nog ice cream. Visit baskinrobbins.com for store locations.
