Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) presents A Taste of the Arts, to be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on October 3 at the Vadnais Heights Commons, in Vadnais Heights. This annual fund-raising event features local artists and artisans, antiques, food samples from 20 restaurants, music, a cash bar, a silent auction and a wine auction.

Northeast Youth and Family Services, a community-based nonprofit agency, prepares youth and families for healthy lives. It offers counseling and support to youth, families and the community as well as youth health education and support services. They also provide educational services, further community understanding of the needs of youth and families and link youth and families with senior citizens and other community resources.

Cost: $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Location: 655 E. Cty. Rd. F, Vadnais Hts. For more information, call 651-379-3422 or visit NYFS.org.