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.

Trident Literacy Association’s 2009 Ornament of Hope, “Pine Grosbeak” by Anne Worsham Richardson, is now available for purchase. Since 1991, Anne Worsham Richardson has donated the use of one of her paintings to S.C. Literacy Volunteers, and Elizabeth Anne Neiman of The Charleston Mint creates the metal ornament from the painting.

Proceeds from the ornament sales support Trident Literacy Association’s adult literacy programs.

Each ornament is 24 karat gold on solid brass with baked enameling. They are produced by The Charleston Mint. Single ornaments are $15. A matted-and-framed version, which includes a print of the Anne Worsham Richardson painting, costs $40.

Call 843-747-2223 for more information or order online.

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Fido’s Frolic, a dog walk to benefit Pet Helpers, will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday on Folly Beach.

The human-canine walk covers a 2-mile round trip route along Folly Beach, beginning at the Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Water stations — for dogs and people — will be located along the route.

Registration begins at 2 p.m. and the walk begins at 3 p.m. Cost is $20 for individuals and $40 for teams of three or four, payable the day of the event.

Donations also can be made to Pet Helpers, either as a pledge to a walker or via the registration form. Pledges of $25 or more will receive a gift bag from Pet Helpers. Pledges of $50 or more will receive a Fido’s Frolic on Folly T-shirt and the gift bag.

Prizes also will be awarded to the three individuals with the most money raised, as well as the top fundraising team.

Register and download pledge sheets online or call 843.795.1110.

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The Palmetto chapter of Women In Defense is holding a silent auction fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Wingate Inn in North Charleston.

The auction, which will include a variety of crafts and services, also will feature a wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Cost is $15 for group members, and $20 for nonmembers.

The Women In Defense Palmetto Chapter is a nonprofit professional networking organization that works to cultivate recognition and advancement for employees of the defense contracting and national security workplace throughout the Carolinas. The membership includes women and men in security and defense careers.

Wingate Inn is at 5219 N. Arco Lane in North Charleston.

As well as supporting the organization, the fundraiser will help the group’s educational alliance establish an engineering scholarship.

For more information, contact Miranda Nichols at 843-200-2250.

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Poplar Grove is hosting a hunter pace and trail ride Saturday to benefit S.C. Awareness and Rescue for Equines.

The hunter pace will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Poplar Grove Seed Orchard, and the trail ride will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Rain date is Sunday.

Cost is $35 in advance and $40 the day of the ride. Nonriders pay $15. Prices include lunch from noon to 1 p.m., catered by Easterby's Family Grille. Donate feed, hay, vet, farrier, blankets or other supplies and receive a $5 discount.

Helmets and negative Coggins tests will be required to participate. Jumps are optional. Prizes will be awarded for first through third place.

To register, call 803-720-7062 or send an e-mail.

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Rebekah Jacob Gallery is holding a silent auction Oct. 8 to benefit the American College of the Building Arts.

The auction, called “The Get Redy to Wear Party,” will feature masks created by Charleston artists. The masks can be worn at the Red Party, a companion event taking place Oct. 29.

The silent auction will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 8 at the gallery, at 169 King St. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call Rebekah Jacob at 843-937-9222 or go online.

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Starting Thursday, Bulldog Tours will donate $1 to Family Connection S.C. for every mile walked by a tour guide. It also will donate an additional $1 for each tour guest from the tri-county area.

The program will run through the spring. Guests can choose from a culinary, ghost or history walking tour. Ticket prices range from $10 to $42.

Family Connection S.C. is a nonprofit that assists parents of children with disabilities. Local programs include parent-to-parent support, social programs, educational workshops, respite services, siblings workshops and disability awareness. For more information on the program, contact Meagan Labriola at 843-556-5010.

Visit Bulldog’s on Facebook or call 843-722-8687 for more information.

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The Hispanic Citizens Academy will host a five-day workshop next week for professionals working with the local Hispanic population.

The goal of the academy is to reduce criminal activity and victimization against Hispanics and assist community leaders in helping Hispanics learning to navigate the legal system. 

The academy works in collaboration with The Dee Norton Lowcountry Children’s Center, Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Charleston Police Department, North Charleston Police Department, Low Country Aids Services, Global Missions International and Universal Newspaper.

The workshop will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 5-9 at the Lonnie Hamilton III Public Safety Building on Bridge View Drive in North Charleston. Training is free and open to the public. To get more information or register, contact Josephine Stacey at 843-723-3600.