Bingo for Big Brothers and Big Sisters

* Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Ventura County will hold fund-raising bingo contests from noon to 6 p.m. today at 3503 Arundell Circle, Ventura. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization, which matches children from single-parent families with adults in the community. Bingo continues each Sunday. Information: 485-6114, Ext. 626.

High School Plans Benefit Bingo Games

* Westlake High School will sponsor benefit bingo games Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road, Westlake Village. Proceeds will go toward academic programs and other school activities. Bingo will continue each Wednesday. Information: 241-4407.

Reading to Aid Playwrights Conference

* Peter Strauss, Larry Hagman, CCH Pounder and David Hyde Pierce will participate in a benefit reading of the play “Incorruptible,” a dark ages farce, at 8 p.m. Saturday at the Nordhoff High School auditorium, 1401 Maricopa Highway, Ojai. Proceeds will benefit the Ojai Playwrights Conference. Dessert, coffee and cider will be available after the show. Reservation deadline is Monday. $50. Tickets: 640-0400.

Fund-Raising Party for St. Pat’s Day Parade

* The organizing committee for the Ventura County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will host its ninth annual Green Pig Party fund-raiser at 5 p.m. Jan. 29 at O’Brien’s on Main, 394 E. Main St., Ventura. The party will include Celtic entertainment, live and silent auctions and sampling of foods from area restaurants. Proceeds will support the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival scheduled for March 13-14. $15. Information: 652-0887 or 653-5541.

El Concilio Dinner to Honor Latino Leaders

* El Concilio del Condado de Ventura will hold its ninth annual Latino Leadership Awards dinner at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Embassy Suites Mandalay Beach Resort, 2101 Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard. Six Ventura County residents will be honored for their contributions to the betterment of Ventura County’s Latino community. Proceeds will go toward El Concilio’s youth services, which include violence prevention and leadership development programs. $60. Information: 486-9777, Ext. 228.

Orders Being Accepted for Daffodil Days

* The American Cancer Society will sponsor its 14th annual Daffodil Days flower sale fund-raising campaign, with orders being accepted from Feb. 1 to March 1. Prices range from $10 for a small bouquet to $110 for an elaborate arrangement. Proceeds will benefit the cancer society’s programs for cancer patients and their families, as well as public education and advocacy programs. To place an order, call a local cancer society office at 983-8864, 644-6656, 497-0114, or 527-5360.

Gala and Auction to Raise Funds for School

* Four Winds School will sponsor its annual Mid-Winter Gala and Auction fund-raiser at 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Masonic Hall, 309 Mallory Way, Ojai. Hors d’oeuvres will be provided by Suzanne’s Cuisine, dessert by the Ranch House restaurant. Four Winds, a private school for children ages 2-6, is behind the Ojai Center for the Arts on Montgomery Street. $35. Information: 646-1113.

Auxiliary to Host Benefit Authors Luncheon

* The Twelve O’Clockers Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Ventura County is set to host a benefit authors luncheon at 10 a.m. Feb. 8 at Las Posas Country Club, 995 Fairway Drive, Camarillo. Authors Frances Laurence, Charles Hillinger, Mark Bailey, Jennifer Carter and Joel Hirschhorn will be the special guests. Proceeds will go toward college scholarships and for the league’s School for Special Children. $30. Deadline for reservations is Feb. 1. Information: 644-2818.

Heart Association Sponsors Run and Walk

* The American Heart Assn. will sponsor the Ojai Valley Heart and Sole run and walk Feb. 13 beginning at Sarzotti Park, 510 Park Road, Ojai. Check in will begin at 7 a.m., with the 5K walk and run starting at 8 a.m., 10K walk and run at 8:45 a.m. and 1-mile family fun run at 8:55 a.m. $20 general, $8 children 18 and younger for the 5K and 10K; $6 for the fun run. Information: 445-7050.

Cancer Center to Put on Fashion Show

* Ventura County cancer survivors will serve as models for the Cancer Center of Ventura County’s annual Heart and Soul of Fashion show from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Residence Inn by Marriott at River Ridge, 2101 Vineyard Ave., Oxnard. The guest speakers, Dr. Rosemary McIntyre and dietitian Susan Speer, will discuss the latest research in breast cancer and nutrition. $30 per person, $55 per couple. Reservations: 988-2641.

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Community Chest, a weekly listing of charitable fund-raising events, is compiled by Leo Smith. Please address items, with a publishable telephone number, to Community Chest, Los Angeles Times, 93 S. Chestnut St., Ventura 93001. Items can also be faxed to The Times at 653-7576 or 653-7548.