September

27: The Star Studded Gala raises money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at the Providence Marriott. $125. (401) 781-9474; awelch-zerba@makeawishri.org; or www.makeawishri.org.

27: A Return to the Roading Twenties at The Towers, 35 Ocean Rd., Narragansett, includes silent auction, jazz band, cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. 782-2597 for details and tickets.

27: Hemenway’s Oyster Festival will benefit The Ronald McDonald House of Providence from 6-11 pm, with a rain date of Sept. 28. Entry to the event is free and tickets for food and beverages are available at the event. For more details, 274-4447, ext. 27 or www.prmh.org.

October

1: A dinner and silent wine auction at Fleming’s Prime Steak House & Wine Bar, One West Exchange St., Providence, will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence. To RSVP, call 444-0750, ext. 107 or e-mail rebeling@bgcprov.org. $300 per couple.

2: A Salute to The Independent Man, honoring Providence Journal political columnist M. Charles Bakst benefits the Fund for Community Progress at the Radisson Airport Hotel, 2081 Post Rd., Warwick. Reservation deadline is Sept. 19. 941-7100 or www.fundcp.org for more information.

6: Reach Out and Read RI benefits from Breakfast for Books at 7:30 a.m. at the Providence Marriott. $50. (401) 331-1967; maria@rorri.org.

15: A fashion show dinner to benefit the Autism Project of Rhode Island Summer Camp Scholarship Fund will be held at the Providence Marriot Hotel, Orms Street, Providence. Registration and cocktail hour at 6 pm, dinner and show begins at 7. $50. 785-2666 or www.theautismproject.org.

16: The R.I. Chapter of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital holds a party at 6:30 at Metro Honda, 1880.

16: The 18th annual St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital reception and auction will be held 6:30-10 pm at Metro Honda, 1880 Hartford Ave., Johnston. $50. (800) 341-5800.

18: The 2008 RISE Fashion Show to benefit Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education, a scholarship and mentoring program for children of incarcerated parents, begins at 5:30 at the Bank of America Skating Center. $125. (401) 421-2010 or www.riseonline.org.

18: Sojourner House, a non-profit domestic violence shelter serving northern Rhode Island is holding a Gospel Brunch from 10 am-2 pm at the Crowne Plaza , 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Tickets are $35 before Oct. 14 and $45 at the door. 861-6191 for more information.

18: Special Olympics benefits from the black-tie Benefest ’09 at 6 at Hyatt regency, goat island, Newport, $250 per couple. (401) 823-7411; www.specialolympicsri.org; tracy@specialolympicsri.org.

20: The Brighter Futures Award banquet, in which proceeds go to Family Service of Rhode Island, is at noon at the R.I. Convention Center. $125. (401) 331-1350, ext. 3319; smallda@familyserviceri.org or www.familyserviceri.org.

22: The Crowne Plaza in Warwick is the setting at 5:30 for the Pink Gala to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. $125. (401) 223-6118; www.rithinkpink.info.

25: The Genesis Center, which offers adult education, job training and childcare programs to immigrants, refugees and low-income individuals, holds its annual Food for Thought Benefit at 5:30 at Roger Williams Park Casino. Ticket price to be determined. (401) 781-6110; www.gencenter.org.

November

1: The 21st Annual Fantasy Ball to raise money for the Tomorrow Fund, which offers financial and emotional support to the families and the children who have cancer, is at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet at 6. (401) 444-8811.

2: The James L. Maher Center which provides programs and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities will hold its annual cocktail celebration and silent auction at Belle Mer in Newport from 6-8 pm. $50. 846-0340.

7: The Rhode Island Conference, United Church of Christ Haiti Task Force will hold its Haitian Hoopla III at the Providence Marriott, Orms Street, Providence at 7 pm. $60 benefits the clinics and schools in Haiti. 724-7700 or ricucc@ricucc.org .

8: The Rhode Island Parent Information Network holds it first annual RIPIN fundraiser at the West Valley Inn in West Warwick at 6:30 pm. $35 includes entertainment by the Ocean State Follies, food, music and dancing . For tickets or information, 727-4144, ext. 143 or www.ripin.org;

22: The Rhode Island Philharmonic hosts a black-tie gala in a location to be determined. $250. (401) 248-7070; (401) 248-7004; www.riphil.org; lscanlon@riphil.org .

22: Kids 1st Nite Out and 140th Anniversary Celebration for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence will be held at the Renaissance Providence Hotel, 5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence. Dinner, silent and live auctions begin at 5:30 pm. 444-0750, ext. 107.

December

13: The Junior League of Rhode Island will hold its 7th House tour fundraising event Seaside Holiday: Narragansett-Not Just for Summer. The event will feature ongoing self-guided tours of coastal homes decorated for the holidays in Narragansett’s south end. Tours will run from 9:30 am-4 pm. Tickets are $30 advance or at the door with a donation of three non-perishable food items or $35 at the door and includes trolley transportation between the homes. All proceeds will support the Junior League’s training and volunteer programs. For tickets: 331-9302 or www.JLRI.org.

2009

January

24: The Matthew Siravo Memorial Foundation hosts its annual Snow Angel Ball for epilepsy research at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick. Black-tie optional. Tickets are $75 per person. Reservations required. www.MattyFund.org. February

14: The Black Heritage Society hosts its 30th annual Heritage Ball at 7 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Ticket price to be determined. (401) 751-3490 or riblackheritagesociety@verizon.net.

April

4. The annual Bids for Kids Auction to benefit Mercymount Country Day School will be held at Luciano’s at Lake Pearl in Wrentham, Mass. at 6 pm. Call 333-5919 for tickets or information.25: Star Kids Star-Gazing Soiree One Hundred Shining Stars will be held at The Carnegie Abbey Club in Portsmouth from 5:30-8 pm. Tickets are $125. 293-0676.

25: The House of Hope CDC 20th Anniversary Gala will be held at the Providence Marriott. $100. Call 463- 3324, ext. 231 for information.

26: Jewish Family Service will hold its 80th anniversary gala at the Ledgemont Country Club, 131 Brown Ave., Seekonk. Cocktails begin at 6 pm. Tickets are $150. 331-1244 or behiye@jfsri.org.

May

9: Arts in the Village present Some Enchanted Evening-A Journey Through the Magic of Broadway at Goff Memorial Hall, 124 Bay State Rd., Rehoboth. $25