Today is “Dine Out Day” with the United Way of Ellis County and the Taco Shop, 333 w. 8th, Hays.

Residents are encouraged to help with “Uniting Our Community” by dining at the Taco Shop, Nov. 4.

The restaurant will donate 10% of the day’s proceeds to the United Way of Ellis County. The Taco Shop is open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

This year’s fundraising goal is $490,000. The online auction is underway.

Thursday, Nov. 5, a special evening shopping event at Couture For Men and Women, 1109 Main, will feature appetizers, drinks and entertainment from five to eight p.m.  A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to UWEC.