COMMUNITY FUND-RAISERS

Toy drive to benefit CHOC’s Neuroscience Institute continues through July 6 at Gold’s Gym in Huntington Beach. (714) 378-4784.

Sick, injured and homeless animals benefit from a Dine Out fund-raiser. A portion of diners’ bills goes to Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF). 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday. Ocean Avenue Brewery, 237 Ocean Ave., Laguna Beach. (949) 458-WOOF.

Coastline Community College Foundation honors John Dean, county superintendent of schools; Gale Schluter, Boeing Co. vice president and Judith Swayne, executive director of the Orange County Community Foundation, as “Visionaries of the Year.” 11:30 a.m. July 13. Doubletree Hotel, 3050 Bristol St., Costa Mesa. $50. Reservations required by July 6. (714) 241-6154.

The Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation benefits from the Rod Carew Children’s Cancer Golf Classic. 9:30 a.m. July 10. Dove Canyon Country Club, 22682 Golf Club Drive. $500 covers golf and awards dinner; $100 dinner only. (949) 727-7483.

Reaching for the Cure Walkathon benefits the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. 8 a.m. July 16. Irvine Spectrum Center, Alton Parkway and San Diego Freeway. (949) 727-7483.

The SIMA Environmental Fund (Surf Industry Manufacturers Assn.) holds the Waterman’s Ball to honor wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill. 6 p.m. July 28. Ritz Carlton, 1 Ritz Carlton Drive, Dana Point. Black tie optional, “creative fashion statements” encouraged. $175 per person. (949) 248-7485.

The British American Business Council of Orange County and Los Angeles holds a birthday bash to mark the 100th birthday of the Queen Mother. 6 p.m. Aug. 4. The Queen Mary, Long Beach. Black tie. $80 before Friday; $95 after. Reservations required by Aug. 2. (714) 545-2222.

“A Brighthaven Gala for Animals” benefits the animal retreat in Trabuco Canyon. 6:30 p.m. Aug. 19. Private estate in Orange. Sponsorships start at $1,000. Black tie. (949) 206-2207 or (415) 492-5509.

Actress and conservationist Tippi Hedren is guest at “Zoofari 2000--Night of the Jaguar” sponsored by Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo. 5:30 p.m. Aug. 26. 1801 E. Chestnut Ave. $125 per person. (714) 953-8555.

HomeAid Orange County benefits from the Founders Golf Tournament, sponsored by the British American Business Council Orange County. Noon Sept. 18. Marbella Country Club, 30800 Golf Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano. $250 covers lunch, golf and cart. (714) 545-2222.

South Orange County Rods and Customs Club presents “Cruisin’ for a Cure” cruise, car and motorcycle show to benefit the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation for Prostate Cancer Research. 9 a.m to 4 p.m. Sept. 23. Irvine Meadows, 8800 Irvine Center Drive. Car/bike registration is $15 before July 31; $20 after. General admission is free; parking is $5. (949) 752-5115, Ext. 10; https://www.cruisinforacure.com.

Send information at least two weeks before the event to Lynn O’Dell, Orange County Benefits, The Times’ Orange County edition, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Fax: (714) 966-7790.