Jan. 24

Strider's Ball, benefiting the American Cancer Society. 6 p.m.-midnight, Cincinnati Airport Marriott Hotel, Hebron. $125 per person; $250 per couple. (800) 227-2345 or www.cancer.org.

Jan. 29

Inclusion Leadership Awards, benefiting the Inclusion Network. 5 p.m., Albert B. Sabin Cincinnati Convention Center, downtown. Actor Danny Woodburn of Seinfeld fame is the featured speaker. $45 per person. Reservations required. 345-1330.

Feb. 13

Wine Tasting, benefiting Sorg Opera. 5-8:30 p.m., Forest Hills Country Club, Middletown. $25 per person in advance; $30 at the door. (513) 425-0180.

Feb. 14

Catholic Social Services 90th Anniversary Gala, benefiting Catholic Social Services of Southwestern Ohio. 7-11 p.m., Cincinnati Museum Center, Queensgate. Reservations required. $100 per person. Corporate or patron tables $1,000 for 10 people. 241-7745.

Heart's Desire, benefiting the Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park. 6-10 p.m., Miami University Hamilton Campus, Wilks Conference Center, 1601 Peck Blvd., Hamilton. $50 per person. Reservations required by Feb. 2. (513) 868-8336.

Mona L. Bronson-Fuqua