Tsunami relief efforts in O.C.

Today

Shurgard Storage will hold a donation drive for Sri Lankan children. Donations such as powdered milk, baby food, water, diapers, bandages and milk bottles will be accepted. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 17052 Jamboree Road, Irvine. Information: (949) 300-0201

Sunday

Common Ground, an interfaith spiritual center, will hold a benefit featuring food and live music. One hundred percent of contributions will go to Direct Relief International to provide medical supplies. 1 to 5 p.m. 18282 E. Santa Clara Ave., Santa Ana. Information: (714) 832-2845.

The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California and Islamic Relief will hold a fundraiser that will include dinner and guest speakers. $25. 5:30 p.m. Anaheim Hilton, 777 W. Convention Way. Information: (949)394-2171

Thursday

Great Legs Wine will team up with the Bacchus Society of Newport Beach to help raise funds for the charity Save the Children to provide relief for children affected by the tsunami. The event will include wine tasting, appetizers and a silent auction. $35 ($20 goes to Save the Children). 5 to 8 p.m. 2901 W. Coast Highway, No. 100, Newport Beach. Information: (949) 515-8466.

Jan. 16

Master Instructor Tom Marshall, a sixth-degree black belt and national champion, will hold a “Board Break-a-thon” fundraiser. Marshall and his students will break boards with their hands and feet. Noon. Marshall’s Taekwondo, 333 E. 17th St., No. 13, Costa Mesa. Information: (949) 631-8001

Ongoing

Alicia Pet Clinic in Laguna Hills will donate half of its proceeds from bathing dogs during January to Oxfam, a charity helping with tsunami relief. Information: (949) 768-1313 or www.mypetsdr.com

Whole Foods Market has created $2 and $5 coupons that shoppers can purchase at checkout to make a donation to Mercy Corps, which is providing medical and other supplies to tsunami survivors. 14945 Holt Ave., Tustin. Information: (714) 731-3400

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Source: Compiled by Philip Le and Jessica Zuchero.

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