The 20th annual Chocolate Extravaganza, a major fundraising event for the nonprofit Project HELP, will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., October 22, at Hodges University, in Naples. The theme of this year’s event is Masquerade. Costumes are optional and guests can enjoy chocolate treats, hors d’oeuvres, wine, silent auctions and music.

Event sponsors include Whole Foods Market, Henderson Franklin, Best Moving and Storage, Porsche, eBella Magazine, Naples Daily News, Florida Weekly, and Lisa and Sid Freund. Candy Grandy is the featured chocolatier. Serving as honorary event chair will be Collier County Commissioner Donna Fiala, along with Project HELP board member and event chair Laura Press Spiller and committee members Jen Franchino, Alexandra Frangie, Lisa Freund, Heather Gibbs, Maria Gonzalez, Jessica Hanley, Rhona Saunders and Amelia Vargas.

Currently celebrating its 30th year, Project HELP is a state-certified rape recovery and victim services center serving all of Collier County. It supports those affected by sexual assault, human trafficking, sudden loss and other violent crime on a free and confidential basis.

Tickets: $95. Location: 2655 Northbrooke Dr. For more information, tickets or to donate items, call 239-649-1404 or visit ProjectHelpNaples.org/events.