COMMUNITY FUND-RAISERS

Hearst San Simeon Historical Monument Foundation, Thursday. Informational tea hosted by the Castle Guild. 3 p.m. at a private residence in Monarch Beach. (714) 499-0267.

Orangewood Children’s Foundation, Saturday. “Our Children Are Our Future” ball featuring futuristic entertainment, optic lighting and special effects. 6:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. $300 per person. (714) 741-9368.

William Hall Master Chorale, Saturday and Sunday . Gala with the Stars! concerts and post-concert galas with Hal Linden and Carol Burnett. 8 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa, with post-concert gala at the Center Club on Saturday and Founders Hall on Sunday. $125 per person. (714) 556-6262.

Cal State Fullerton’s School of Business Administration and Economics, Monday. Golf Classic benefiting the business school by assisting in underwriting scholarships. 9 a.m. registration at the driving range, El Niguel Country Club, Laguna Niguel. $250 per individual golfer. (714) 278-2566.

UCI Foundation/Research Associates, June 24. Athalie Clarke Research Award luncheon honoring researchers in the health sciences. 11:30 a.m. at the Center Club, Costa Mesa. $50. (714) 824-6246.

UCI Brain Imaging Center, June 25. Silver Ribbon Award dinner benefiting the imaging center. 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach. $100 per person. (714) 824-6246.

Food Distribution Center/Someone Cares Soup Kitchen, June 26. South Coast Plaza Summer Food & Wine Festival, featuring food sampling, wine tasting and live entertainment, benefiting the hungry in Orange County. 5:30 p.m. at Crystal Court, Costa Mesa. $30. (714) 435-2160.

Orange County Performing Arts Center, June 26. The Center Stars presents an evening of dining and dancing to benefit the center. 6:30 p.m. at a private residence in Laguna Niguel. Cocktail attire. By invitation only.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, June 28. “Miami, Memphis and Martinis” summer soiree with auction, cocktails and dancing. 8 p.m. at the Sports Club, Irvine. $30. (714) 938-1393.

Orange County Rescue Mission, July 11. “Vive la France” culinary festival to benefit the mission that provides shelter for homeless women and their children. 6 p.m. at the Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach. $65. (714) 258-4450.

South Coast Repertory, July 12. Summer Spotlight fund-raiser featuring alfresco dinner, silent auction, Mainstage presentation of “Love Letters” and dessert and coffee in the fountain courtyard. $100, $150 and $250 per person. (714) 957-2602, Ext. 219.

Public Law Center, July 14. Volunteer recognition dinner honoring individuals and firms who have helped promote equal access to justice in Orange County. 5:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Select at the Koll Center, Irvine. $150 per person. (714) 541-1010.

Reeve-Irvine Research Center at UCI, July 19. Piaget Christopher Reeve Polo Classic benefiting the center. Midday luncheon at the Oaks Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. $200 per person for VIP luncheon, $75 tailgating. (619) 564-8434.