Chesterbrook Academy in Cary held a Pink Out event Oct. 14 to raise money for the Raleigh-based Pretty in Pink Foundation. At the event, students, teachers and parents wore pink clothes and sold pink cookies and pink lemonade, and blew bubbles to raise awareness for breast cancer.

FUQUAY-VARINA HIGH SCHOOL

The Fuquay-Varina Band Boosters will hold a 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk at 2 p.m. Nov. 20 at 201 Bengal Blvd. The 5K will begin at 2:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit band programs. For details, visit www. FVBB .com .

GREEN HOPE HIGH SCHOOL

Freshman parent seminars for parents of current ninth-grade students will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today, Nov. 9, Feb. 13 and April 20 at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary. No registration is required and light refreshments will be provided.

A golf tournament fundraiser to benefit the Green Hope Falcon football team will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at Prestonwood Country Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Cost is $100 and includes lunch and a gift bag. For details, visit www. golf digest planner .com/ 19569- Green Hope Golf Tourny .

JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE ESSAY CONTEST

The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation is accepting submissions from high school students for the national John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Essay Contest. Deadline for entries is Jan. 7.

The winner will be awarded a $5,000 cash prize and an additional $5,000 to grow in a John Hancock Freedom 529 College Savings Plan. The student's nominating teacher will be awarded a John F. Kennedy Public Service Grant in the amount of $500 to be applied toward school projects involving student leadership and civic engagement. The essay contest winner and nominating teacher will also receive an expense paid round-trip to Boston, where they will be honored by Caroline Kennedy at the annual John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award ceremony in May. A second-place winner will receive $1,000, and up to five finalists will each receive $500.

For information, visit www. jfk library .org .

LIFELONG LEARNING

The Wake County school district will offer classes through its Lifelong Learning Program.

For details, contact 919-431-7593 or email lifelonglearning@wcpss.net.

Athens Drive High School

Essential Baking Series III, Thursdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 10-Dec. 8, $125

Essential Cooking Series III, Tuesdays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Nov. 15-Dec. 6, $125

Simple Web Page Design, Thursdays, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 17-Dec. 15, $85

PowerPoint Introduction, Tuesdays, 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. Nov. 22-Dec. 13, $85

Reedy Creek Middle School

Zumba Fitness, Tuesdays, 7 to 8 p.m. Nov. 15-Dec. 6, $45

MIDDLE CREEK HIGH SCHOOL

Middle Creek High School will hold its fifth annual Stampede to Excellence Auction at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Commons. The annual dinner, silent and live auction will support athletics, band and chorus booster clubs, and the PTSA. Tickets are $15 each or $25 for two. Food and drinks are included. For information, visit www. stampede club .org .

PENNY ROAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Penny Road Elementary School will hold a kindergarten open house at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 18, at 10900 Penny Road, Cary. For information, contact the school office at 919-387-2136.

N.C. SADD LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Registration is open to students across North Carolina for the 29th annual N.C. Students Against Destructive Decisions Leadership Conference to be held Friday-Sunday, Nov. 18-20, at the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown Hotel, 3415 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh. The first 200 students who register will be eligible for $60 scholarships to help offset registration costs. Registration is $180 or $225 per student, or $225 or $295 for adults, depending on choice of room occupancy. The registration fee includes two nights' hotel accommodations, meals, workshops and a conference T-shirt and bag. To register, call 919-807-4400 or visit www. ncsadd .org .