PLANNING AHEAD

FUND-RAISER

The UC Irvine Foundation honors school supporters at 6 tonight at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. $200. (949) 824-7926.

FAMILY SKILLS

Parents of strong-willed kids get free advice at 7 tonight at the Newport-Mesa school center. (714) 424-7560.

CONCERT

Vanilla Ice, left, and White Trash Disco perform at 8 tonight at the Galaxy, Santa Ana. $16.50-$18.50. (714) 957-0600.

DISCUSSION

Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Richard Ford gives a talk Friday at the Skirball Cultural Center, L.A. (310) 335-0917.

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Health-related events and support groups are listed in Monday’s Health section. Lectures, social events and volunteer opportunities appear in this section on Tuesday. Books and author events run in this section on Wednesday. Garden events and clubs are in Saturday’s Home Design.