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. Friday at the Bella Maggiore Inn, 67 S. California 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. Saturday 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.

Event to Benefit Retirement Center Residents

* St. Joseph’s Health & Retirement Center will host a cioppino dinner and social hour at 6 p.m. Saturday at 2464 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Proceeds will go toward programs for residents of the retirement center. $50. Reservations: 646-3239.

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 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.

Winter Social to Include Barbecue, Auction

* Congregation Am Hayam will host its second annual winter social from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Mobile Home Estates club house, at 5th Street and Mandalay Beach Road, Oxnard. There will be a kosher barbecue, a silent auction and dancing. $15. Reservations: 985-1574; to donate an item for the silent auction: 382-4680.

Sitcom Star to Speak at YMCA Fund-Raiser

* Actor Richard Karn of the television comedy “Home Improvement” will be the guest speaker at the Ventura Family YMCA’s “Building a Dream” dinner at 6 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Pierpont Inn, 550 Sanjon Road, Ventura. The dinner will kick off a campaign to raise money for a teen center, after-school child care and other programs. $50. Tickets: 642-2131.

Concert to Aid High School Music Programs

* Four barbershop choral groups will stage a concert to benefit local high school vocal music programs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard. The show will feature the Harmony Oaks Chorus, the Channel Clippers, the Agoura Hills Harmony Chorus and the Channelaire Chorus. The six high schools benefiting from the concert also will perform. $8 general, $5 students. Tickets: 379-5616.

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 will 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.

Women’s Club Planning International Fete

* The Camarillo Women’s Club will host an international night fund-raiser at 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Marquie Dinner Theatre, 340 Mobil Ave. The program will include dinner, a silent auction, entertainment and a display of items from around the world. $20, with proceeds benefiting local charities. Tickets: 484-9315.

Heart Association to Sponsor 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. Registration 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 one-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.

Lions Club Organizing Annual Casino Night

* The Ventura Beach Lions Club will host its sixth annual “Diamonds ‘n’ Dice” casino night fund-raiser from 7 to 11 p.m. March 5 at the Wedgewood Banquet Center, 588 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura. There will be casino-style games, a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres. $25 advance, $30 at the door. Information: 676-7726.

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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.