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Charity register Opportunities to give. by taylor scheibe WORLD OF CHOCOLATE What: Sample gourmet sweets from 30 of Chicago's top chocolatiers, chefs, and caterers at AIDS Foundation of Chicago's 13th annual winter gala benefting the organization's education and care programs for the HIV/AIDS community. When: December 4, 6 pm Where: Union Station, 500 W. Jackson Blvd. tickets: Call 312-334-0935 or visit aidschicago.org/chocolate. SPIRIT OF SAINT NICHOLAS BALL What: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago celebrates its 25th annual black-tie gala with a cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, dancing, live entertainment by the Ken Arlen Orchestra, and late-night treats. When: December 5, 6:30 pm Where: Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave. tickets: Visit catholiccharities.net/stnick. FEED YOUR MIND What: Pilot Light's second annual gala features dishes from more than 15 renowned chefs, including Paul Kahan, Jason Hammel, Justin Large, and Matthias Merges, to support the nonproft foundation's mission of helping Chicago children make healthy food decisions. When: December 5, 7 pm Where: Chicago Cultural Center's Preston Bradley Hall, 78 E. Washington St. tickets: Visit pilotlightchefs.org/feed-your-mind-2014. SOCCER BALL What: Join Urban Initiatives for drinks, bites, dancing, and a silent auction at its ninth annual beneft supporting health and educational programming. When: January 23, 7 pm Where: Morgan Manufacturing, 401 N. Morgan St. tickets: Visit urbaninitiatives.org. BLACK CREATIVITY GALA What: Support youth in the sciences as the Museum of Science and Industry hosts its 32nd annual black-tie gala, which benefts the institution's Black Creativity programming honoring African Americans' achievements. When: January 24, 6:30 pm Where: Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. Lake Shore Dr. tickets: Contact Denise Hicks at 773-947-3730 or denise.hicks@msichicago.org. FIRST BITES BASH What: Chicago Restaurant Week's offcial kickoff event features tastings from 50 of the city's most celebrated chefs to beneft local charities. When: January 29, 5:30 pm Where: Union Station, 500 W. Jackson Blvd. tickets: Visit frstbitesbash.com. Chicago • Harbor Country • Milwaukee fredmandesigngroup.com • 350west.com