Helping Out highlights some of the many charitable events and activities going on in the Charleston area. Submissions should be sent to dailyjournal@scbiznews.com.

Blackbaud Inc., the Daniel Island-based software development company, is offering 10 free registrations for its 10th annual Conference for Nonprofits, scheduled for Nov. 15-18 in Charleston.

The conference offers networking and training opportunities to nonprofit professionals. Its 130 sessions will cover topics such as integrated fundraising strategy, financial management, donor prospecting, marketing and Blackbaud’s technology solutions.

To help nonprofit professionals attend the event, Blackbaud will award five free registrations through its scholarship fund. Those interested can apply online by Aug. 14 by sharing how they would benefit from attending the conference. Winners will be announced Aug. 21.

Another five free registrations are available through the Get Social contest. The contest takes place Aug. 11-13 and uses social media.

Three Get Social passes will be placed in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. Eligible participants can get clues by following Blackbaud on Twitter, by becoming a fan on Facebook and by visiting the company’s Web site.

Once a pass is found, participants must submit the winning code found on the pass. Passes are transferable, so if a participant is not in one of the three selected metro areas, a helper can be enlisted.

Two additional Get Social passes will be given away to eligible nonprofits online. Read the contest rules.

Register for the conference. Early registration rates are available through Aug. 20.

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The first Low Country Jazz Festival, scheduled for Sept. 4-6, will bring together local and international artists for performances at several local venues. Proceeds from the festival will benefit the Closing the Gap in Healthcare initiative.

The festival will be headlined by Boney James, who plays funk- and R&B-based smooth jazz. Tickets for that show, which will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept 5 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center, are available online. Prices are $35 and $45.

Festival passes will go on sale Aug. 17. Passes will be redeemable at the venues for discounts on food, drinks and cover charges.

Organizers are looking for sponsors for the festival. Sponsors could sell or display products at venues during the festival or highlight their business in other ways.

For more information, call Cynthia Alston Bell at 843-991-2054 or go online.

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The Charleston chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a worldwide philanthropic society of professional female leaders in the food, fine beverage and hospitality fields, will host a special screening of the new movie Julie & Julia on Aug. 17 at the Terrace Theater on James Island.

The 7:30 p.m. screening is a fundraiser to benefit the organization’s scholarship fund and Crisis Ministries. After the movie, guests will be invited to celebrate Julia Child’s birthday with a selection of cakes and beverages.

The cost is $12, and seating is limited to 200. Reserve a seat by mailing a check by Aug. 13 to Les Dames d’Escoffier, 100 Queen St., Charleston, SC 29401. Remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

For more information, send an e-mail.

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The Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic’s third annual Lowcountry Wine and Beer Festival is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. Sept. 6 at Freshfields Village.

Proceeds from the festival will support the clinic, a volunteer-based, nonprofit organization that provides free health care services to eligible individuals in the Charleston area.

The event, formerly the Lowcountry Wine Festival, will feature craft beer this year along with food and wine from around the world. The event includes door prizes, a live and silent auction and jazz music from Cobblestone Trio.
Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. Advance tickets are available at the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, Schoen Ace Hardware, Rosebank Farms Cafe, Resort Quest, Indigo Books, Guest Services at Freshfields Village, Seabrook Island Real Estate, the town of Kiawah office and Kiawah Island Real Estate.

For more information, contact Carol Ahearn at 843-243-9200. For information about the Barrier Islands Free Medical Clinic, contact Eugenia Beach at 843-266-9800.