(UPDATE 09/08/16): the RSVP date is now Sept. 9)

The Senior Awareness Fall Education (SAFE) Central Valley Coalition at Fresno State will be hold its annual Falls Prevention Awareness Dinner Fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Elbow Room in Fresno (731 W. San Jose). The fundraiser will give diners an opportunity to learn about SAFE and the programs and services it offers to older adults, such as free balance screenings and assessments, FallProof classes, educational materials, community classes and presentations. Tickets are $50, which includes dinner and dessert prepared by the Elbow Room. Proceeds from the event will directly support fall prevention efforts in the San Joaquin Valley. RSVP by Sept. 9 by calling 559.278.7539 or safecvc@csufresno.edu. Details: bit.ly/FS-FallPrevent16