Borders Books & Music of Santana Row is hosting a special day on Oct. 25 to benefit the annual Bellarmine Mothers' Guild Fashion Show for Financial Aid. The day will include a sneak preview of the latest Eli Thomas fashions, modeled by Bellarmine students. Borders will also donate 15 percent of selected pre-tax purchases when customers present a Bellarmine Benefit Day voucher. Vouchers are available online at http://activities.bcp.org/mothers_guild.

The 49th annual Bellarmine Mothers' Guild Fashion Show will be held on Nov. 7 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose. Tickets for the luncheon show are $80 per person, and $135 for the black-tie dinner dance. For more information, call 408.294.9224.


Gallery seeking submissions

Gallery Saratoga is seeking submissions from local artists interested in becoming featured artists. The gallery has five to six open slots for artists of any medium. Potential candidates need to submit an application, which is available online or at the gallery, and a portfolio of work. For more information, visit Gallery Saratoga at 14435 A Big Basin Way or go to http://www.gallerysaratoga.com.


'Toga artist hosts show in Palo Alto

Saratoga resident Starr Davis makes her mark on the local arts scene Oct. 21 through Nov. 15 at the Gallery House in Palo Alto. Davis will show a variety of her works, which includes paintings, mixed media, and ceramic sculptures to explore the self, using mussel-shell motifs. A public reception for the artist will be held Oct. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. The Gallery House is located at 320 California Ave., Palo Alto. For more information, call 650.326.1668.


Dine and dance for a cause

The Mountain Winery in Saratoga is hosting "Harvest in the Sky," a charitable gala for the Mountain Winery Kids' Foundation, on Oct. 25 at 5 p.m. Featuring a gourmet dinner, entertainment, wine tasting and an auction of concert memorabilia, tickets are $125 per person. For more information, call 408.741.2822.