Tsunami relief efforts in Orange County

Today

Common Ground, an interfaith spiritual center, will hold a benefit featuring food and music. All contributions will go to Direct Relief International for medical supplies. 1 to 5 p.m. 18282 E. Santa Clara Ave., Santa Ana. (714) 832-2845.

The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California and Islamic Relief will hold a fundraiser dinner. $25. 5:30 p.m. Anaheim Hilton, 777 W. Convention Way. (949) 394-2171.

Thursday

Great Legs Wine will team up with the Bacchus Society of Newport Beach to raise funds for Save the Children to provide relief for children affected by the tsunami. The event will include wine tasting, appetizers and a silent auction. $35 ($20 goes to Save the Children). 5 to 8 p.m. 2901 W. Coast Highway, No. 100, Newport Beach. (949) 515-8466.

Jan. 16

Master instructor Tom Marshall will hold a Board Break-a-Thon fundraiser. Noon. Marshall’s Taekwondo, 333 E. 17th St., No. 13, Costa Mesa. (949) 631-8001.

Ongoing

Alicia Pet Clinic in Laguna Hills will donate half of its proceeds from bathing dogs during January to the charity Oxfam. (949) 768-1313 or www.mypetsdr.com.

Whole Foods Market has created coupons shoppers can buy to make donations to Mercy Corps. 14945 Holt Ave., Tustin. (714) 731-3400.

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Source: Compiled by Philip Le and Jessica Zuchero. Submit items to [email protected] or by fax to (714) 966-7711.

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