The holidays are close at hand — time to gather friends and family to celebrate at tables set in elegant and creative ways. Get your design on at an annual event that provides stunning ideas while raising money for two worthy causes. This October Sensational Settings returns once again to the Tucson Jewish Community Center. The fundraiser showcases Tucson’s spirit of elegance, with eclectic and creative table settings and entertaining ideas. Celebrating its 18th year, the event will include a specialty silent auction with a chance to shop for great home accessories and holiday gifts, as well as “Fashion Is In The Bag,” an auction featuring dozens of vintage purses. The proceeds will benefit St. Luke’s Home, an assisted living facility for elderly people of limited financial means, and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Support Council for Pima County. This year’s participating businesses include Pear Tree House, Sunset Interiors & Design Studio and J Bridal Boutique. 18th Annual Sensational Settings Sunday, Oct. 26 12:30-4 p.m. Tucson Jewish Community Center Tickets: $35 in advance; $40 day of event. For more information call (520) 444-2631 or visit www.pimacountycasa.org and www.stlukeshometucson.org.