COMMUNITY FUND-RAISERS

The American Cancer Society’s “Night at the Angels,” promoting the early detection of colon cancer. 7:05 p.m. Friday. Features seats for the Angels vs. the Seattle Mariners at Edison Field. $14. (949) 720-2133.

Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino counties and the Hard Rock Cafe in Newport Beach host a benefit concert to promote the release of the “Best Bands of Orange County” CD. 9 p.m. Friday. Fashion Island Newport Beach. $6. (714) 633-6373.

Long Beach Animal Shelter and the 30-Minute Beach Cleanup benefit from a Canine Easter Parade. 2 p.m. Sunday. Livingston Park, Livingston Avenue at Argonne in Belmont Shore. $10 fee per dog requested. Sodas and water provided. Justin Rudd, (562) 439-3316.

Arts Orange County presents the Orange County Arts Awards. 6:30 p.m. April 19. Four Seasons, 690 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach. $150. E-mail: [email protected].

Gwen Znerold, author and antiques expert, speaks on “First Ladies and Their Contributions to Our History” at a fund-raiser presented by the Camelot Guild of the guilds of the Orange County Performing Arts Center. 11 a.m. April 20. Bahia Corinthian Yacht Club, 1601 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar. $75. (949) 646-2547.

Fashion Island and Angelitos de Oro, a support group for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Orange County, hold a spring shopping benefit. Angelitos’ cards, purchased for $50, entitle holders to 20% off at participating stores April 20-24. (949) 642-9883.

“Mother of the Year” honors will be presented at a benefit for Maternal Outreach Management System (MOMS), which helps pregnant women as well as mothers. 2 p.m. April 22. Village Crean Estate, 2300 Mesa Drive, Santa Ana Heights. $75. (714) 972-2610.

“STAAR 2001,” hosted by Fullerton Union High School Academy of Arts Foundation, features performance excerpts from musicals, visual arts displays and fine food to benefit the school’s performing arts programs. 4 p.m. April 22. Fullerton High School, 201 E. Chapman Ave. $40 per person. (714) 626-3976.

Eight Laguna Beach restaurants are part of “A Moveable Feast,” a progressive dinner that raises funds for the Laguna Playhouse. 5:30 p.m. April 23. Moulton Theatre, 606 Laguna Canyon Road. $100 per person; $200 per person VIP tickets include champagne and limousine service between the restaurants. (949) 497-ARTS, Ext. 1.

Tustin Garden Club holds its Spring Garden Tour to raise funds for the club’s philanthropic activities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26. Park at 1172 Cambera Lane, Santa Ana. Shuttle service provided. $20 before Sunday;$23 after Sunday. (714) 838-3324.

“Serious Fun 2001,” a dinner program honoring Human Options graduates, marks the organization’s 20th year of healing families. 6:30 p.m. April 27. Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Road. $200 per person. (949) 737-5242, Ext. 11.