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Uniqlo is partnering with this social services organization to distribute free clothing to those in need. Supporters may bring gently used clothing at the boutique and receive a 10 percent off coupon for every bag donated. During store hours, Oct. 6. Uniqlo, 111 Powell St., S.F. Admission is free. (415) 977-1270.
Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corp.The 21st Pool Toss, Diving for Dough, features a cocktail buffet, live music and local celebrity emcees and tosses who take a dip to raise funds for TNDC's youth and adult programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 8. Poolside, Phoenix Hotel, 601 Eddy St., S.F. Tickets: $125; sponsor packages also available. (415) 358-3906.
ShantiThe Compassion is Universal fundraiser features a cocktail reception, silent auction and awards dinner honoring the work of S.F. City Attorney Communications Director Matt Dorsey and Samasource V.P. Jill Isenstadt. A live auction also raises funds for this organization's volunteer work with the terminally ill and HIV/AIDS individuals. 5:30 p.m. Oct. 9. Hilton Hotel, 333 O'Farrell St., S.F. Tickets: $185; $300 (sponsor levels). (415) 674-4724.
CPMC FoundationDr. Martin Brotman is honored during the hospital's Wishes for Wellness fundraiser, which features a cocktail reception and dinner program in support of CPMC health initiatives and programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 10. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F. Tickets: $500; $5,000-$50,000 (sponsor tables and tickets). (415) 600-4405.
Heyday BooksThe Heyday Harvest features presentations by artist Tom Killion, Professor Chris Benton, basket maker Julia Parker and Heyday Art Director Lorraine Rath. The fundraiser pays tribute to the nature and culture of California and also features a cocktail buffet, pop-up art show and live art auction in support of this nonprofit publishing and cultural organization. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 10. California Historical Society, 678 Mission St., S.F. Tickets: $75; $300 and $400 (sponsor ticket packages). (510) 549-3564, ext. 316.
Global Green USAThe Gorgeous & Green Gala features a VIP cocktail reception, dinner and Eco-Accolades Awards followed by an eco fashion show and post-party. 6 p.m. Oct. 11. Bently Reserve, 301 Battery St., S.F. Tickets: $125-$2,500. www.GlobalGreen.org/SF.
Djerassi Resident Artists ProgramThe Artful Harvest Dinner features a cocktail reception, silent art auction, performances and gourmet dinner cooked by chef Mark Sullivan in support of this tuition-free arts residency program. 3 p.m. Oct. 13. DRAP, 2325 Bear Gulch Road, Woodside. Tickets: $250. (650) 747-1250.
Museum of Performance & DesignPhilanthropist John Goldman is honored at the Arts Medallion Tribute and Luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Oct. 15. St. Francis Hotel, 335 Powell St., S.F. Tickets: $150; $250-$10,000 (sponsor tickets & tables). (415) 255-4800.
NARAL Pro-Choice AmericaThe Power of Choice lunch features a luncheon program with R. Alta Charo (University of Madison Wisconsin professor of law and bioethics) and NARAL President Ilyse Hogue. 11 a.m. Oct. 16. Crowne Plaza Cabana Hotel, 4290 El Camino Real, Palo Alto. Tickets: $250; $50 (30 and under); $1,000-$25,000 (sponsor tickets & tables). (415) 890-1025.
Gateway Public SchoolsCNN Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin is the featured speaker at the 11th Matters of the Mind Luncheon in support of this nonprofit school's college prep programs. 11 a.m. Oct. 17. 1430 Scott St., S.F. Tickets: $200; $2,000, $5,000 and $10,000 (sponsor tickets & tables). (415) 749-3600, ext. 4452.
Breast Cancer Emergency FundThis Old Bag: The Power of the Purse fundraiser features a cocktail buffet and silent auction of "gently used" vintage, celebrity and designer handbags. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 18. St. Regis Hotel, 125 Third St., S.F. Tickets: $150; $1,000-$15,000 (sponsor tickets and packages). (415) 558-6999, ext. 230.
Di Rosa PreserveThe museum's annual art auction, Di Party: Di Rosa, features an art preview and cocktail reception, seated dinner, live art auction and post-party in support of this cultural organization's education programs. 5 p.m. Oct. 19. di Rosa Gallery and Grounds, 5200 Sonoma Highway, Napa. Tickets: $300; $1,800-$7,500 (sponsor tickets and tables). (707) 226-5991.
Friendship HouseAward-winning actor Benjamin Bratt hosts the 50th Anniversary Gala, which features a reception and silent auction; performances by American Indian dancers, singers and entertainers; followed by an awards dinner and live auction in support of this organization's work assisting Indians break the cycle of addiction. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19. Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F. Tickets: $250; $2,500-$50,000 (sponsor tickets & tables). (415) 865-0964, Ext. 4003.
CUESAThe Sunday Supper features a cocktail reception, a four-course, whole-beast dinner created by 30 top toques and live auction in support of this organization's farm and food education programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 20. Grand Hall, Ferry Building, The Embarcadero at Market St., S.F. Tickets: $250. (415) 291-3276.
San Francisco Garden ClubAutumn in Versailles is the theme for the club's annual luncheon, which features a Champagne reception, holiday wreath-making demonstrations, lunch program and silent auction in support of the club's horticultural scholarship programs. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 21. Gold Room, Fairmont Hotel, 950 Mason St., S.F. Tickets: $150. (415) 771-0282.
Enterprise for High School StudentsA preview party, featuring a cocktail buffet and shopping ops, of the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show (which runs through Oct. 27) raises funds for this organization's employment skills program. 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Festival Pavilion, Fort Mason Center, S.F. Tickets: $250; $650 (Enthusiasts package with 6 p.m. entrance); $1,250 (Aficionados package with 5 p.m. entrance); $3,000 (Collectors Circle package with 4 p.m. entrance); $5,000 (Connoisseurs Circle package with 4 p.m. entrance). (415) 989-9019.
California Academy of SciencesSupernatural is the academy's annual family-friendly Halloween costume party, featuring Planetarium shows, food and drink, hands-on arts activities and more. 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26. CAS, 55 Music Concourse Drive, Golden Gate Park, S.F. Tickets: $50 (adults); $35 (per child); $350 (Patron family package for two adults, two children with 5 p.m. entrance); $100 (per adult Benefactor ticket; 5 p.m. entrance); $85 (per child benefactor ticket; 5 p.m. entrance). (415) 379-5411.
Project InformEvening of Hope: A Night of Lifesaving Fashion features a cocktail buffet, silent auction and fashion show of designs created with condoms followed by a VIP after-party with the designers and models. A live auction also raises funds for this organization's HIV/AIDS programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 26. City View, Metreon Center, 135 Fourth St., S.F. Tickets: $200; $250 (includes VIP post-party); $500 (sponsor levels). (415) 558-8669, ext. 211.
University of San FranciscoThe California Prize for Service and the Common Good is awarded to San Francisco Free Clinic co-founders Richard and Patricia Gibbs at this dinner program and gala fundraiser for USF's service learning programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 29. USF campus, enter at 2335 Golden Gate Ave., S.F. Tickets: $350. $2,500-$25,000 (sponsor tickets & tables). (415) 422-4176.
INVITE OF THE WEEKMoAD The World Canvas is the theme for this museum's eighth anniversary Gala. It features an awards dinner honoring the work of actor-activist Danny Glover, S.F. Foundation CEO Sandra Hernandez, actor Alfre Woodard and Hennessy V.S. and a live auction in support of museum programs. 6 p.m. Oct. 12. Palace Hotel, 2 New Montgomery St., S.F. For ticket information, call (510) 653-4085.
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