Lawrence Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build program (the national initiative aims to recruit and support more female volunteers in its construction efforts) is gearing up for the construction of its seventh house in the area.

Organizers hope to break ground on the five-bedroom home, which will go to one local family in need, next month in East Lawrence.

To make that happen, they’re asking for your help. On Friday, Lawrence Habitat for Humanity will host a Happy Homes Happy Hour fundraiser at the Carnegie Building, 200 W. Ninth St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

As you might’ve guessed, the evening entails plenty of drinks (and eats!) courtesy of local eateries. That list includes Merchants Pub and Plate, Liz Karr Catering, Yankee Tank Brewing and Eileen’s Colossal Cookies. Local crooners Sugarfoot Detour will provide the jams — of the musical variety, that is.

There’s also a silent auction and a live auction (Journal-World sports editor Tom Keegan is slated to emcee) with a wide range of items up for bid, including artwork from local artists, jewelry, gift cards and special packages from local businesses.

New this year: the 2016 Women Build Calendar, which will be unveiled Friday evening. Maddie Hinds, Lawrence Habitat’s community outreach coordinator, says the project features “amazing women from all walks of life and professions,” all done up “retro pinup” style (minus the raunch factor, Hinds stresses) and shot by Emmalee Schaumburg of Dolled Up by Schaumburg Photography.

Here’s a full list of the honorees, in case you’re curious:

– Laura Blanchard, engineer and vice president at Hoss & Brown Engineers
– Judy Brynds, Realtor at McGrew Real Estate, 2010 Lawrence Board of Realtors Sales Person of the Year
– Daryl Bugner, owner of Design Brilliance and 2014 Kansas Young Entrepreneur of the Year
– Bobbie Flory, executive director at Lawrence Home Builders Association
– Marci Francisco, state senator, State of Kansas
– Trisha Brooke-Fruendt, supervisor of maintenance, Lawrence Public Schools
– Meghan Heriford, owner/operator, Ladybird Diner
– Dr. Christina Salazar, cardiologist at Lawrence Memorial Hospital
– Diane Stoddard, interim city manager, City of Lawrence
– Eve Tolefree, division chief of emergency medical services, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
– Kay Traver, marketing coordinator at Theatre Lawrence
– Toni Wheeler, city attorney, City of Lawrence

Calendars are $25 and will be available for purchase at Friday’s event or at local Women Build sponsors, which include Meritrust Credit Union, Hy-Vee stores, Paradise Floors, Stephens Real Estate and KB Painting.

Tickets for the Happy Homes Happy Hour cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information, including where to purchase tickets and how to donate items for the auction, visit www.lawrencehabitat.org.