Lawrence Community Shelter will be host to a Chocolate and Tea at Three benefit Nov. 9 at SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 1 Riverfront Plaza.

The event is from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is open to the public.

Steve Fawcett and Kathleen McCluskey-Fawcett will be presented with the 2008 Huggins Volunteer of the Year Award.

A live auction will feature Kansas University basketball tickets and an autographed basketball and a handmade double bed-sized quilt.

Tickets are $15 each or $25 for two people.

Proceeds will help the Lawrence Community Shelter provide services to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Tickets are available in advance by mailing check by Monday to the Lawrence Community Shelter.