To have an item considered, submit it in writing two weeks in advance. Include a daytime phone number readers may call. Send items to Fundraisers, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8099. To obtain an announcement form, call 925-943-8235.
“Help, Hope, Walk” Walk-a-thon — 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 14. Proceeds go to the Contra Costa Crisis Center, which provide 24-hour crisis counseling and referral information. Heather Farm Park, Walnut Creek. Free. www.crisis-center.org.
Walk for Life Fundraiser — 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk, May 14. This two-mile walk will benefit Options for Women of California. There also will be BBQ food, games for kids and prizes. NorthCreek Church, 2303 Ygnacio Valley Road, Walnut Creek. 925-827-0100, www.friends-ofw.com.
Lawrence Beaman — 7:30-9:30 p.m. May 14. The “America’s Got Talent” finalist will perform a concert, accompanied by the Gold Coast Players. Benefits St. Bonaventure Church. 5562 Clayton Road, Concord. $10-$25. 925-383-3066.
Probation Bocce Tournament — 8:30 a.m. instructions, 9 a.m. games. June 18. Proceeds to benefit the Juvenile Hall Auxiliary. $100 per four-person team; guaranteed three games and lunch. Martinez Bocce Courts-Martinez Regional Shoreline. 925-957-2718.
Young Faces of ALS Cornhole Tournament — noon, June 18. The ALS Therapy Development Institute is putting on a Cornhole Tournament (also known as Bag Toss). Eat, drink and raise money for this organization which supports research and education regarding ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. Registration recommended. Fort Mason, San Francisco. $100 per couple. 510-594-1303, www.yfals.com.
Caring Hands Day at the A’s — Father’s Day June 19. Watch the Oakland A’s play the San Francisco Giants in Oakland. Each Caring Hands Day at the A’s ticket includes admission to the game in Section 318; a pregame all-you-can-eat clubhouse barbecue fiesta lunch; and a $6 voucher for concessions or souvenirs. Individual tickets, $55 (includes $19 tax-deductible donation to Caring Hands Volunteer Caregivers Program). Sponsorship opportunities available. 925-952-2999 for tickets, sponsorships, information.
Charity Cars for Kids — When you donate your car (running or not) to Charity Cars for Kids, you will help supply 2,000 children with backpacks filled with new school supplies. 408-748-0081, www.charitycarsforkids.org.
Donate Your Vehicle to Hospice of East Bay — Car, truck, boat or RV donation will help Hospice Foundation of the East Bay raise money to support patients and families in hospice care. Get free pickup, lawful IRS tax deduction for the fair market value, avoid confusing Department of Motor Vehicles paperwork or smog hassles, and avoid the headaches of selling a used vehicle. 925-887-5678, www.hospiceeastbay.org.
HistoryMobile — Creative people to help design and outfit the interior of our new HistoryMobile. Help by decorating displays, posters, and the interior. Nancy Mulligan: 925-443-3076, n.mulligan@comcast.net.
