Beanie Baby Raffle for Autism Society
* The Kids & U children’s store is raffling two Easter baskets filled with Beanie Babies through noon April 2 at 2420 E. Los Posas Road, Camarillo. Proceeds from the purchase of tickets will benefit the Ventura County Autism Society. Information: 312-8227.
Benefit for Domestic Violence Program
* Soroptimist International of Camarillo is hosting an enchilada sale to benefit the Interface Children Family Services Domestic Violence Program. Orders for cheese or beef enchiladas will be accepted through April 5 with pickup from noon to 3 p.m. April 10 at Messiah’s Gourmet Cookies, 1320-B Flynn Road, Camarillo. $18 per dozen, $9 for half a dozen. Information: 987-7575.
Concert to Raise Funds for Outrigger Club
* The R&B; Bombers will present a benefit concert at 4 p.m. today at California 66, 66 S. California St. Proceeds will benefit the Hokuloa Outrigger Canoe Club, which sponsors competitive teams racing locally and in Hawaii. $10. Information: 643-5251.
Annual Camarillo Benefit Run Coming Up
* The 21st annual Camarillo Kiwanis 10K and 5K Run, to benefit local high school scholarship and community service programs, will be held Saturday in Camarillo Heights and central Camarillo. Registration will begin at 6:30 a.m. The 5K race in central Camarillo will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the 10K run in Camarillo Heights will start at 8 a.m. $17 advance, $20 on race day. Information: 484-0534 or 983-7411.
Sorority to Present Ebony Fashion Fair
* The Xi Kappa Omega chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will present the 41st annual Ebony Fashion Fair beginning with a pre-show reception at 6:30 p.m. April 6 in the Oxnard High School auditorium, 3400 W. Gonzales Road. The “Fashions to Love” show, produced by Ebony magazine, will feature clothing by Bill Blass, Bob Mackie, Yves Saint Laurent and other designers. Proceeds will go toward the Xi Kappa Omega college scholarship fund for high school students. $25 general, $15 students. Tickets: 981-0757 or 386-3497.
Youth Club Plans Memorial Golf Event
* The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura will hold its 27th annual Financial Focus--David Hitch Memorial Golf Classic April 7 at the Soule Park Golf Course, 1033 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with the tournament starting at noon. $145, which includes lunch and a barbecue. Registration: 641-5585.
Camarillo Library Friends to Hold Book Sale
* Camarillo Friends of the Library will hold a book sale April 9-11 at Las Posas Road and Daily Drive. A preview sale for members of the Friends of the Library will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. April 9, with the general sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 10-11. Free admission. Information: 482-6340.
Theater Group to Present ‘We Are Here’
* The Ventura Jewish Theatre Group will present a benefit production of “We Are Here” at 2 and 7 p.m. April 11 at the Ventura College Theater, 4667 Telegraph Road. The play follows the life of a boy from Kristallnacht in Berlin, to Auschwitz, to Brooklyn, to Los Angeles and to Christmas Eve 1999 at the Western Wall in Jerusalem. The play is not intended for young children. Proceeds will benefit the Museum of Tolerance program for Ventura schools, the Ventura College Orchestra and the Ralph Moses Music Fund. $18 general, $15 seniors and students. Information: 647-7800.
Intervention Program Plans Tennis Clinic
* Child Abuse and Neglect, a prevention, intervention and treatment program of Interface Children Family Services, will sponsor a pro tennis exhibition and clinic beginning at 9 a.m. April 11 at the Spanish Hills Golf and Country Club, 999 Crestview Ave., Camarillo. The program, featuring tennis touring pros Bob and Mike Bryan, will include breakfast, a demonstration and clinic, and singles and doubles exhibitions. $65 for the entire event; $20 adults, $10 for youth 18 and younger for the exhibition only; $20 for breakfast only. Information: 485-6114.
Benefit for Turning Point Foundation
* Musicians Randy Rich and the Ravens, Phil Salazar and Jonathan McEuen and the California State Old-Time Fiddlers Assn., and the Mental Health Players theater ensemble will be among the performers at a benefit for the Turning Point Foundation, at 6 p.m. April 11 at Nicholby’s Night Club, 404 E. Main St., Ventura. $15. Tickets: 648-3284 or 653-2320. Information: 652-0596.
Dancing and Dining at Seabee Base
* The Flyin’ Lindy Hoppers will perform and provide dance lessons at “The Fabulous ‘40s” fund-raiser at 6:30 p.m. April 16 at Dukes ballroom, on the Seabee base in Port Hueneme. There will be live and silent auctions and dinner. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1940s style. Proceeds will benefit Soroptimist International of Oxnard. $35. Information: 483-5899.
Tech Center for Disabled Plans Benefit
* The Ventura College High Tech Center for the Disabled will hold a “walk-and-roll-a-thon” from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 17 at the college track, between Campus Way and West Campus Way. Participants will raise funds through pledges and do laps by foot or wheelchair. Proceeds will go toward upgrading the center’s computer system. The event will include multicultural dancing, a barbershop quartet, children’s activities and a barbecue. Information: 654-6300.
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.
