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Nothing to do this weekend? As if! Flex your civic muscles and help those affected by Hurricane Katrina. FM recommends:

*HARVARD TEACH-IN ON KATRINA RELIEF*

The Harvard Humanitarian Initiative will host this open series of discussions. Panelists from the Harvard faculty will discuss humanitarianism, FEMA, disaster relief, and human rights. Friday, September 30, noon-4:00 p.m. in Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way.

*SOUTHERN COMFORT: A KATRINA BENEFIT DINNER*

Harvard Hillel, HUDS, the Southern Society, the Texas Club, and Kuumba are hosting this event. Enjoy southern-style grub and Kuumba performances while playing fundraising games. Cash donations will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the NAACP Disaster Relief Fund, and will be matched by Harvard College. Thursday, September 29, 5:00-7:30 p.m. in Hillel, across from Tommy’s on Mt. Auburn St.

*DINE FOR AMERICA*

Dine at Arrow St. Crepes or Phatt Boys on October 5, and 75% or 10% of your tab (respectively) will go to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Donations will also be collected at the restaurant. For more information, see dineforamerica.org.

*BENEFIT CONCERT FOR KATRINA*

Sponsored by the Office for the Arts, this concert features performances by the Asian American Dance Troupe, BlackCAST, Fallen Angels, the Jazz Band, the Kroks, the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra, the LowKeys, Steppers, and Kuumba. Saturday, October 15, 9 p.m., Sanders Theater, Memorial Hall.