The 11th Annual Buddy Walk and 5K Run to benefit the Utah Down Syndrome Foundation, Salt Lake/Tooele County Chapter, at 11235 S. Riverfront Pkwy. Registration for the 5K starts at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 8 a.m. Registration for the Buddy Walk starts at 9:30 a.m., with two walks, at 11 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person or $25 for a family of four; each additional child costs $5. Participation is free for individuals with Down syndrome. All participants will receive lunch and a free T-shirt. The first 50 children registered for the Buddy Walk will receive a free DVD from Feature Films for Families. Money raised benefits foundation programs (www.udsf.org).

Sept. 29

Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that attacks the moisture-producing glands of the body, with symptoms including dry mouth and dry eyes. Because Sjogren's syndrome can also cause dysfunction with other organs, symptoms may vary. A support group meeting will take place in the auditorium of the Moran Eye Center on the University of Utah campus, 65 N. Medical Drive, from 9 a.m. to noon. Featured speaker is Molly Snauffer, dietician. Anyone who has been diagnosed with the syndrome or suspects they have it is invited. Contact Linda Phillips, support group leader, at 801-544-9603.

Oct. 3

The Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group meets the first Wednesday of every month, 7-9 p.m., at the American Cancer Society, 941 E. 3300 South. This group is for men affected by prostate cancer and their families. Free education, support and refreshments (483-1500).

Oct. 11

Signature Chefs of Utah to benefit March of Dimes. The event, held at Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple, begins at 6 p.m. with gourmet chef samplings, live entertainment and silent auction. Live auctions, a program and chef presentations begin at 8 p.m. Individual tickets are $150, and corporations are encouraged to buy a table. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 8 (746-5540).

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Submit notices about upcoming events to Lois Collins at lois@desnews.com.