The 10th annual Dining in Dracut event sponsored by Community Outreach - Circle of Friends, Inc., will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday at Lenzi’s Millhouse, 810 Merrimack Ave. Dozens of local restaurants and food service businesses will be on hand with samples for attendees, and donations of nonperishable food items for the Dracut Food Pantry are encouraged. Tickets are $15 prior to the event, $18 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit circleoffriendsinc.org. Established in 1995, Circle of Friends is a nonprofit that contributes to a variety of local programs that help students, the elderly, and families in need. - Karen Sackowitz