Laura Woodall and her daughters.

Autumnfest – a family-oriented gathering with music, food and games – will raise money for the local nonprofit A Giving Spirit Foundation this Saturday, Oct. 23. The event is from 4-8 p.m. at Westmoreland Farms, 12806 Westmoreland Farm Road in Davidson.

A Giving Spirit Foundation is guided by the vision of Davidson residents Laura Woodall and her family. Ms. Woodall was diagnosed in 2006 with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.

The foundation supports the families of mothers experiencing adversity in the face of an unforeseen health challenge, as well as the Muscular Dystrophy Association and ALS research. All proceeds from Saturday’s event will support A Giving Foundation and other organizations such as Project ALS.

Autumnfest will feature food, games, and family entertainment. Sunday Union and Billy Jones will take the stage to provide musical entertainment. There will also be bouncy houses and slides, face painting, arts and crafts activities, games, and a clown for the kids.

Dinner will be provided by Outback Steakhouse. There will also be a silent auction. Attendees will have the chance to win a weekend at a cabin near the Virginia Creeper Trail, artwork, meals prepared by Betsy Verhy, closet organizing, interior decorating consultation, a week of summer camp at Woodlawn School, Davidson Wildcats and Carolina Panthers tickets, and a “night out” basket with area restaurant gift cards and babysitting coupons.

Tickets are $150 for families, $50 for individuals.  For more information, visit A Giving Spirit’s website.

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