Grilled Cheese Sandwiches to Rain Down on the West Village; Marble to Marble Ice Cream Run

WEST VILLAGE — More grilled cheese sandwiches will be dropping from the sky this weekend, courtesy of Aussie team Jafflechutes (Jaffles are what they call grilled cheese down under). The sandwiches are expected to drop at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Exact details are available to those who sign up on the group's website. [GS]

BROOKLYN — Blue Marble is hosting its second Marble to Marble race to raise money for its non-profit arm, Blue Marble Dreams, which helps women in developing countries open ice cream shops. It costs $10 to participate in the race and the winner gets free ice cream. [EaterWire]

AROUND THE CITY — The organization and website Culinary Agents is organizing a Get Inspired mentoring series. In early November, leaders of Eleven Madison Park, Batali & Bastianich Hospitality, The Dinex Group, and Union Square Hospitality, will offer two hour mentoring sessions to those in the industry. More information is here. [EaterWire]

UPPER WEST SIDE — Indian restaurant Awadh is celebrating the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, with a special menu. Dishes include a goat biryani, fish in saffron sauce, lamb chops with goat sauce, and traditional holiday sweets. Dinner is $60 and offered October 22 to 26. [EaterWire]