The 7th annual Holewiak Bike Run to benefit Ronald McDonald House of Providence takes place today, July 12, with a 50-mile route from Cardi’s Furniture in Swansea to Francis Farm in Rehoboth with live music, vendors, a bike rodeo, Wall of Death motorcycle shows and more. Registration begins at 8 a.m., bike run at 10:15 a.m. $20 per person. Call (508) 677-9557 or (508) 324-1717 for more details.

Celebrate Summer in Newport at the Hotel Viking’s Top of Newport, One Bellevue Ave., with wine, food samplings and beautiful views on Tuesday, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. $25 per person; reservations are required. For more information, call (401) 849-2300 or (401) 848-4150. Proceeds benefit Child and Family in Newport.

The Phenix Sportsmen’s Club, 715 Main St., West Warwick, will hold a chicken barbecue July 19 from 1 to 5 p.m. to benefit local outreach organizations. $8 donation. For tickets or more information, call (401) 821-9659.

The third annual Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation Fundraiser for Andrew Doughty takes place Saturday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 11 p.m. at the Providence Firefighter’s Hall, 90 Printery St. Donation is $20 and includes a barbecue-style buffet and entertainment by the Soul Ambition Band, R.I. Professional Firefighter’s Pipes and Drums, Heavy Rescue Band, comedian PJ Thibodeau, Slippery Sneakers Zydeco Band, comedian Frank O’Donnell, Digger Dawg, comedian Ace Aceto, and the Ignitors. Bring your lawn chair. (401) 751-3407 or (401) 272-7999.