By Mona L. Bronson-Fuqua

Today

Gospel Jubilee 2004 - Let the Praise Begin, benefiting Northern Kentucky University Black Faculty and Staff Association scholarship efforts. 5 p.m., Northern Kentucky University Center, Budig Theater, Highland Heights. $5-8. (859) 572-5857Thursday

Cultural Achievement Award Reception, benefiting the American Jewish Committee. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cincinnati Art Museum, Eden Park. Reservation deadline Monday. 621-4020.

March 19

Stringtown Quilt Silent Auction, benefiting St. Luke Hospitals' Medical House Call program. 5-7 p.m., the Sapphire Room, 611 Madison Ave., Covington. Reservations required. (859) 572-3165 or (859) 962-5375.

March 20

Community Pancake Breakfast, benefiting Wyoming Youth Services Bureau. 8-11 a.m., Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Ave., Wyoming. $5 adults, $3 children 3-10 . 821-2428.

Creative Black Tie and Mad Hatter Gala, benefiting American Cancer Society. 8 p.m.-midnight, Old St. George Church, 42 Calhoun St., Clifton. $40 in advance $50 at the door. 891-1600 or www.ypacs.org.

Hamilton High School Spring Craft Show, benefiting Hamilton High School Boosters programs. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Pancake breakfast 8-10 a.m. $3. 1165 Eaton Ave., Hamilton. 868-9410.

Jungle Book Family Gala, celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Children's Theatre benefiting the organization. 5 p.m. production of the Jungle Book followed by the gala. Taft Theatre and Ballroom, corner of Fifth and Sycamore streets, downtown. Party clothes encouraged. $75 adults, $50 children. 569-8080.

Montgomery Woman's Club Antiques Show and Sale, benefiting the club's outreach projects. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 21, Sycamore High School, 7400 Cornell Road, Montgomery. $6. 852-1901.

Salsa and Sizzle on Saturday, benefiting Santa Maria Community Services. 7-11 p.m., Purcell Marian High School Alumni Hall. 2935 Hackberry St., Walnut Hills. $30 per person, $200 per table for eight. Reservation deadline Wednesday. 557-2730.

Next Sunday

Italian Dinner, benefiting St. Aloysius on the Ohio School, 1-7 p.m., Elder High School Cafeteria, 3900 Vincent Ave., West Price Hill. $ 7 adults, $5 children. 941-6129.

March 23

Warren County Board of MRDD Open House, benefiting the participant activities council. 1-8 p.m., Production Services Unlimited, 575 Columbus Ave., Lebanon. 695-1857.

March 25

People of Vision Award Dinner, benefiting Prevent Blindness Ohio. 5:30-8 p.m., Hyatt Regency Cincinnati, 151 W. Fifth St. $200 per person, $1500 per table. 531-9001.