ART AIDS 2008, ART AUCTION BENEFIT, March 29

Visit the website the website for details. 303-444-6121 x111. www.bcap.org

ATTENTION HOMES FUNDRAISERS

For upcoming events, call 303-447-1206 or visit the website. www.attentionhomes.org

BOULDER SHELTER GOLF CLASSIC, May 22

This annual May golf tourney benefits Boulder Shelter for the Homeless. A four-person modified scramble, the event features 18 holes, breakfast and lunch, a putting contest, several hole-in-one opportunities, a silent auction and more. Vista Ridge Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie. Call or log on for details. 303-468-4312; www.bouldershelter.org.

BOULDER PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA GALA, Annually in fall

The annual Black Tie gala includes live music, silent auction and dinner and libations. Call or visit the website for 2008 event details. 303-449-1343. www.boulderphil.org

CENTRAL CITY OPERA ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

More than 30 dealers from across the country display furniture, jewelry, rugs, silver and paintings at this annual event. This year, the show is presented in “A Tuscan Setting,” among garden accessories, plants, trees and flowers, at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver. All proceeds benefit Central City Opera and its historical preservation efforts. 303-292-6700; www.denverantiqueshow.com.

CHOCOLATE LOVERS FLING, annually in February

Raising money is never more delicious than at the annual chocolate gala for the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence. Enjoy a Champagne reception, auctions (both silent and live), a chocolate competition, a sit-down dinner and live music. Naturally, there will be lots of chocolate, donated by local restaurants, chefs and chocolatiers. Annually at 6pm in the Glenn Miller Ballroom, in the UMC on the northeast corner of Broadway and Euclid. 303-449-8623. www.safehousealliance.org

CRAYONS to CALCULATORS, annually in Fall

This annual school-supply drive, for Boulder Valley kids in need, runs through the fall to raise money and supplies for more than 4,000 low-income students. Funds donated online are used to purchase discounted supplies. 303-524-3865.

5K RUN/WALK ON THE WILD SIDE^TM, March 29

A Fundraiser Gala at the St. Julien Hotel, 7:00 pm – Midnight. After expenses proceeds go to Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary which has rescued and returned about 3,000 various wildlife annually to the wild representing 135 species and The Colorado Naturalists, an independent educational program which brings students of all ages to the wilderness to learn about the eco systems, environment, wildlife including raptors, trees, camping, star patterns. 720-422-3149 or e-mail wildandwilling08 @ yahoo.com.

FYU-JON ASIAN.FUSION.PARTY, May 2

The FYU-JON asian.fusion.party annual spring fundraiser celebrates the cultures of exhibiting artists from China, Japan, Korea and the Philipines. Featuring a pre-cocktail party at The Dushanbe Teahouse, delectable food by Boulder's finest Asian restaurants, signature libations by Vodka 14 and Bimbamboo, dynamic entertainment sponsored by the Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance and the Boulder Asian Film Festival and festive decor by Indochine. At Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street, Boulder Contact 303-443-2122 for ticket purchase or Keleigh Asbury, Director of Special Events, at 303-443-2122 x18 for more event information.

GLOBAL EDUCATION FUND

Boulder-based Global Education Fund focuses on helping children around the world to achieve better lives through education. The non-profit recently introduced a new program that partners with Boulder Horizons K-8 School, which is now offering an elective, two-month class called “Make a Difference.” The class “teaches students the importance of community service, both locally and globally.” One component of the class has students specifically learning about the lives of orphans in Kenya and how they can help those children through facilitating access to education.

Visit the website to learn more about the Global Education Fund, offer your time or make a donation to help children in need. www.globaleducationfund.org

IMPACT AWARDS DINNER, April 17

Impact on Education recognizes educational excellence in Boulder Valley Public Schools. The foundation presents five excellence-in-teaching awards each year to teachers, staff members or volunteers who show strong commitment to students and public education. The awards dinner is April 17; see website for details. To nominate a candidate, contact Impact on Education at 303-524-3865. www.impactoneducation.org

MOTHERS ACTING UP MOTHER'S DAY PARADE, May 11

Moms combine their silly and serious sides to emphasize the health, education and safety of every child on Earth. Come in costume or as you are on May 11 at 1pm in front of the Boulder Public Library Auditorium, Ninth Street and Canyon Boulevard. Parade to the Pearl Street Mall plaza for free cake, entertainment and general hoopla. 303-474-1286. www.mothersactingup.org

POINTED REMARQUES, Feb 27-28 and March 13-14

Celebrate William Shakespeare’s birthday this April with Niwot High School’s Swashbucklers and Pointed Remarques when they present the classic Romeo and Juliet. Bring food or donate money to help the Boulder Community Food Share. Check the website for details. 970-232-8912. www.pointedremarques.org

PUTTIN' ON THE LEASH, April 19

This purr-fectly fabulous gala supports animal care at the Humane Society of Boulder Valley. The animal fest features live and silent auctions, delectable food, beer and wine, and lots of adoptable animals. April 19 at the Coors Event Center on the CU-Boulder campus. 303-442-4030 ext. 655. www.boulderhumane.org

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