The Eighth Annual Shared Visions International Art Exhibit, one of only four such art exhibitions of its kind in the U.S., will launch its one-year exhibit with a private reception at the Southern California College of Optometry. The juried art exhibit includes 93 works of art by 44 blind, legally blind and visually-impaired artists living throughout the United States, Canada and Israel. The free exhibit is open to the public through mid-Aug.2013. Call 714-992-7865, or visit  www.sccoeyecare.com.

OC Walk to Remember is a nonprofit organization that supports families who have lost a baby in pregnancy or infancy. Today in the United States nearly 5,400 babies will die due to miscarriage, SIDS, stillbirth, pregnancy loss and infant death. Please join us for a luncheon and fundraising auction. A three-course meal, valet parking, and wine will be provided. All proceeds benefit OC Walk to Remember and our community outreach and support programs. Tickets are$45. Call 657-212-6500, or visit   www.ocwalkluncheon.eventbee.com.

Attention all tennis players! Registration for the 52nd Annual Roy Emerson Adoption Guild Tennis Classic is open and will extend until May 12. Dates are May 25 through May 27 and June 1 and 2. A United States Tennis Association-sanctioned tournament, all levels of play are encouraged to enter this the largest charity tournament in the west. Entry fee is $75 for singles and $100 for doubles teams. Call 949-378-6776, or visit  www.adoptionguild.org.

RA Sushi will host its Ninth annual “Nicky’s Week” fundraiser to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. During that week, RA will donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of a variety of menu items to St. Jude. Call 760-271-6664, or visit  https://www.facebook.com/RAsushiTustin.

The Anaheim White House Restaurant honors American Family Housing's 25 years of work with the homeless by sponsoring this gourmet luncheon for 100 people. The event includes a 3-course meal from this award winning premier restaurant. There are 100 seats available for purchase before May 17. Bishop of the Diocese of Orange, Bishop Kevin Vann will be the keynote speaker. RSVP by May 17 to clutkus@afhusa.org. Price is $100/plate. Proceeds benefit American Family Housing. Call 714-897-3221, or visit www.afhusa.org.

Pretend City will hold its Fourth Annual Poker Fundraising Night at the Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach. The VIP Reception will be held at 5 p.m. featuring the best of Las Vegas including music by Matt Mauser from the Tijuana Dogs. The Poker Tournament will be held from from 6 to 11 p.m. This exclusive evening includes certified Poker Dealer Dolls, live auction, hosted premium bar and gourmet food. All proceeds benefit Pretend City Children’s Museum. Pretend City builds better brains in young children through purposeful play, whole body learning experiences and empowers children and their grown-ups to meaningfully connect with and expand their world. Call 949-428-3900 or visit www.pretendcity.org/poker.

The Orange Curtain Festival is a free summer Saturday Festival featuring the hottest Alternative Rock Bands in the O.C. Get ready to enjoy amazing music, outrageous food and “adult” beverages. Featured artists include Drum Circle, West Gal Musette,The Water District, Sweetbitter, Lowly Spects, Allensworth, The New Limb, Jeramiah Red and Headliner. Call 714-349-1781, or visit http://www.orangecurtainfestival.com.

This happy event includes a Fashion Show, luncheon, raffle baskets and a silent auction. The Grand Prize is an all expense paid trip to Aruba for two. All proceeds to benefit New Hope Grief Support Community. In addition we will honor one woman who has inspired others with her commitment to her business and her community. Call 714-458-3219, or visit www.ocahu.org.

Save the date for an evening of fun! Children’s Bureau Clambake is a fun, semi-casual event featuring inspired cuisine, a treasure-filled silent auction, dancing under the stars and other clam-filled surprises. Proceeds benefit Children's Bureau, a nonprofit leader in child abuse prevention and treatment. Contact Kelli Wirth at 213-342-0149 or kelliwirth@all4kids.org.T ickets are $250 per person. Register online at www.all4kids.org/clambake. 

Business and community leaders, along with physicians and hospital administrators tee-off to benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s “Designed for Healing” Enhancement Project. Presented by Saddleback Memorial Foundation, the day on the course -- dubbed as “Mission Impossible” -- culminates with a reception and awards ceremony. The event is chaired by Larry Lambert of The LBL Group. Cost is $450 individual player. Call 949.452.3724, or visit  www.memorialcare.org/smf.

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Girls Inc. of Orange County proudly celebrates the success of 35 high school seniors at College Shower. These teens beat the odds by completing our College Bound program, graduating high school and being among the first generation in their family to go to college. This is a fundraising event dedicated to honoring their hard work and providing them with essentials they will need for college years. For sponsorship info or to attend College Shower, please contact Alisa Driscoll at  714-597-8600, or visit http://www.girlsinc-oc.org.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County invites you to a fun, relaxing day of tournament play at Mission Viejo Country Club’s highly-ranked, Robert Trent Jones-designed course. Nicknamed “Mission Impossible,” the course offers sweeping views, pristine greens and a challenge for newcomers and golf veterans alike.  Registration at 9 a.m., Four-person shotgun start at 11 a.m., continuing through the evening with a cocktail reception and dinner. Fees are $500 per person, or $1,700 per foursome. Call 949-653-2900, ext. 131, or visit www.FeedOC.org.

The Laguna Dance Festival will hold its annual fundraising event, “Visual Immersion,” at [seven-degrees] in Laguna Beach. The event will honor Desmond Richardson, well-known choreographer, dancer, and co-founder and artistic director of New York-based Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company. Guests will enjoy live dance and other surprises! Call 949-494-5388, or visit www.lagunadancefestival.org.

Take Steps Walk for Crohn’s & Colitis led locally by Revenue Chairs, Carol Fox of the Orange County Business Journal and Ron Viggiano of Austin Taylor, has raised nearly $40 million across the U.S. in five years. Hosted at UC Irvine, teams made up of physicians, residents, business leaders, patients, family and friends enjoy free food, live music, kid zone and exhibit booths. Past funders include Union Bank, BJ’s Restaurants, UC Irvine Healthcare, and White Nelson Diehl Evans, LLP. Call 646-942-3888, or visit www.ccTakeSteps.org/OrangeCounty.

RIDE THE COAST is a non-competitive, 70-mile motorcycle fundraising ride, benefiting thousands of children and teens who attend the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana. Participants enjoy a police escorted ride from the official start site -- Santa Ana Auto Mall -- and cruise through Orange County’s canyons and alongside the Pacific Ocean. The end site at Original Mike's in Santa Ana will feature live entertainment and delicious food. Call 714-565-1098, or visit ridethecoast.com.

"Little Pictures - with a purpose" sale of 100 originals, donated by Festival exhibitors. Proceeds benefit The Artists Fund, a disaster relief fund for artists. Art-To-Go Reception events are Saturdays, 3 to 4 p.m. July 20 and 27, August 10 and 17. Call 949-497-3597, or visit www.TheArtistsFund-foa.org.

The Renegade Summer Trail Run Series will make you feel like a kid again. Join your running friends for an evening 5 mile trail run through beautiful Peters Canyon Wilderness Park at this Thursday night summer running series. Stay afterward for music and BBQ. We have the Rough Fit Kids Obstacle Course again this year and a great play area so be sure to bring the kids! Call 949 975-1812, or visit http://www.renegaderaceseries.com.

The weekend of August 16 through 18, American Family Housing will hold its annual fundraiser -- Ribs, Pigs and Watermelons pro-BBQ competition. Beach goers will have the chance to revel in enjoyment of professionally prepared BBQ treats, craft beers and ice cold watermelon. Competing for the $10,000 purse will be the top west coast and some nationally ranked BBQ teams including teams from the reality television show "BBQ Pitmasters." All proceeds benefit our Homeless ... to Hope ... to Home program. Call 714-897-3221, or visit www.rpwbbq.com.

The CANSTRUCTION® 2013 Design-Build Competition is a design/build competition created by the Society for Design Administration (SDA) foundation. Local teams hold a food drive to collect can food donations. Those cans are then used to build a unique, pre-designed structure. After construction, the structures will be on display until Sept.15, when the food is delivered to the Orange County Food Bank. Call 949-945-3912, or visit www.canstructionoc.org.

A family festival of delicious food, fun, and entertainment benefits student scholarships at this "Taste of" event. More than 30 local restaurants, wineries and breweries will be serving signature food and beverage samples for the guests. Bring the kids, we will have a state-of-the-art mobile video game theater, a clown, face painting and magic. Ticket price includes all food, beverage and entertainment. Pre-ticket purchase cost is $40 adults, $20 students with ID, but will be $45 adults/$25 students at the door. Children 12 and under are FREE. Call 714-916-0172, or visit www.chefs4scholarships.com.

Nearly 30,000 Orange County participants run, walk, stroll or cheer in support of Komen’s mission at this event each year. The first 5K run/walk will commence at 7:15 a.m. and runners are strongly encouraged to join this race. A one-mile fun walk begins at 8 a.m. and a second 5K run/walk is at 9:45 a.m. A survivors’ tribute is at 9 a.m. to celebrate those who have fought a battle with breast cancer. If you can’t make it, cheer at home. Register for Sleep in for the Cure. Call 714-426-0444, or visi http://www.komenoc.org/race.

The OC Walk to Remember takes place in October, which is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. We encourage parents to invite their loved ones and friends to join them as they walk in remembrance of their child or children. The walk is preceded by a memorial service, where each baby's name is read. The memorial service is not just a remembrance but a celebration of each life, no matter how long or short. Call 949 975-1812, or visit  http://www.ocwalktoremember.org.

WWRE 2013 is an open house and family event on the flightline at Los Alamitos Army Airfield. The event includes military aircraft and displays, various helicopters and a large car show. Also, free flights are being offered for youths between 8 and 17 years by the Young Eagles, and flights for hire in helicopters by Star Helicopters. There will also be music, food, demonstrations and vendors. A portion of the proceeds will go toward military Morale Welfare Recreation funds for the base troops. Free admission. Free parking. Call 562-598-6659, or visit  www.WWRexpo.net.

The Fourth Annual CELEBRATE LEADERSHIP Gala will host more than 400 guests and raise critical resources to support Girl Scouts of Orange County. Your support of the event will help provide the necessary resources to serve more of Orange County  through the nation's most successful leadership values and skills development program for girls. For information regarding Tribute ads, please contact Marlene Pillen at mpillen@girlscoutsoc.org, call 949-461-8824, or visit girlscoutsoc.org.

Join us for timed 5K and 10K races, and non-timed 50k bike tour and a 2k Fun Run - perfect for the whole family. Before and after the races, visit the Expo and Food Court for games, treats and lunch. Proceeds benefit the not-for-profit Tustin Public Schools Foundation.The 50k (32.5 miles) metric half-century ride will take you on a tour of picturesque Santiago Canyon from the City of Orange side to Foothill Ranch. Riders will skirt the old El Toro Marine Base and Great Park. Call 949 975-1812, or visit http://www.tpsf.net/dash.htm.

Orange County's best holiday run, the Troutman Sanders Renegade Santa Run, previously the Make Room for Santa Run, returns to start at Hick's Canyon Elementary School. It is the same great event that it has always been and features a flat and scenic course. You will enjoy running along the Peter's Canyon bike trail, lined with beautiful trees and landscaping. Walkers are welcome! Each finisher will get a cool running Santa finisher's ornament and T-shirt. Call 949 975-1812, or visit http://www.renegaderaceseries.com.