An agent of change Over the next three months, executive chef Daniel Barron of Blue Point Coastal Cuisine will host a Chef Charity Dinner series — a series of three exquisite, four-course “Menus with Meaning” with 20 percent of the proceeds benefiting local charities. In October, Barron will serve up a special “Ode to Lobster” menu to raise funds for Susan G. Komen Foundation’s breast cancer awareness and research. The menu includes fried lobster ravioli, a choice of lobster bisque or Tanimura Farms mixed greens with chilled Maine lobster, a choice of lobster Fra Diavlo Spaghettini, buttery tempura Maine lobster tail or a decadent lobster risotto and a chocolate lava cake with mandarin ice cream to top it all off. The hearty meal is $75 with the option to add a $15 wine pairing to complement each course throughout the meal. Each month, Barron’s specialty menu and charity benefit will change. Proceeds from his November menu will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters Foundation and earnings from December’s menu will benefit the hunger-relief charity, Feeding America. Blue Coastal Cuisine is located at 565 Fifth Ave. Dinner hours are Sundays through Thursdays 5 to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 11 p.m. For more information or reservations, call (619) 233-6623 or visit www.bluepointsd.com. Promoting health — all of it To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Curves of San Diego is offering a great deal for women who are good to their bodies or do good for others. For this month only, the women’s fitness club is waiving new member fees for women who show proof they got a mammogram within the past year or gave at least a $25 donation to a breast cancer research organization. “Curves’ mission has always been to strengthen women,” said officials at Curves of San Diego. “Typically, women are caregivers, but when it comes to breast cancer, women need to understand how important it is to take care of themselves.” Curves is dedicated to helping women learn the facts about breast cancer and the importance of early detection, encouraging women to workout three times per week to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer and participating in fundraising efforts to support research and outreach efforts of the American Cancer Society. Curves officials recommend that women schedule annual doctor visits, perform monthly self-breast exams, eat a nutritious diet and make time for regular exercise to stay strong and reduce the risk of developing the disease. “Everyone here at Curves of San Diego is proud of the role we play in helping to educate women about breast cancer risk factors and the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly and making their own health a priority,” Curves officials said. “Our goal is to see breast cancer statistics continue to reflect the positive impact that education and awareness can have.” To take advantage of the Curves special this month or to find a Curves location, visit www.sdcurves.com or call (858) 430-1010.