DIXON – Ladies Night Out, an event for women of all ages, will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Brandywine Banquet and Conference Center, between Dixon and Sterling on state Route 2.

There will be merchant displays from businesses throughout the Sauk Valley and beyond that specialize in fashion, food, accessories, beauty, crafts, photography, and health care.

Attendees can pick up free samples, enjoy free hors d’oeuvres, and Sauk Valley Media’s Food Editor Grace Whitten will put on a cooking demonstration. Door prizes will be awarded.