By Mona L. Bronson-Fuqua
Today
Faith, Family, and Football, benefit for Clinton-Massie Hoopsters and athletic department featuring Anthony, DeeDee and Michelle MuŅoz. 3-5 p.m., Clinton-Massie High School, 2556 Lebanon Road, Clarksville. $5 per family, $2 per individual. 897-3696.
Thursday
Swing into Spring, social and dance benefiting Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center cancer research. 6-10 p.m., Coconut Grove, 18 E. Fifth St., Newport. $8 for CincinnatiFunRaisers members, $10 nonmembers. (859) 491-8000.
April 16
American Girl Fashion Show, benefiting the Aubrey Rose Hollenkamp Children's Trust Foundation. 7 p.m. April 16, 10 a.m. 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. April 17, and 1 p.m. 4 p.m. April 18. Jillian's, 1200 Jillian's Way, Covington. Reservations required. $30. 258-1211.
April 17
Come to the Cabaret, benefiting the Women's Connection. 7 p.m., St. Williams Church Undercroft, 4108 W. Eighth St., West Price Hill. $15. 471-4673.
Swing into the Night, gala and auctions benefiting the West Chester Symphony Orchestra. 6 p.m., Wetherington Country Club, 7337 Country Club Lane, West Chester Township. $50. Reservations deadline Friday. 777-9609.
April 19
Boy Scout Troop 8 Annual Auction, 7 p.m., Simon Kenton Cafeteria, 11132 Madison Pike, Independence. (859) 356-0149.
Broadway Belters - The Ladies Singing Their Songs, benefiting New Voice Theater Company of Cincinnati and AIDS Volunteers of Cincinnati. 7:30 p.m., 20th Century, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. $20. 624-8584.
April 20
Banquet for Life, benefiting Pregnancy Center East. 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency, 151 W. Fifth St., downtown. Reservations required. $30. 321-3100.
Cincinnati Flower Show Opening Night Gala, benefiting the Wellness Community. 6-9 p.m., Lake Como, Coney Island. Reservations required. Sponsorships available. $150. 872-5914.
April 22
CHRC & Cincinnati ... Connecting Cultures and Communities, benefiting Cincinnati Human Relations Commission programs. Guest speaker is Andrew Cuomo, former Housing and Urban Development secretary. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza, downtown. $75 per person, $150 per person for patrons. Reservation deadline April 14. 352-3237.
Spring Fashionata Luncheon and Style Show, benefiting United Ministries. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Fort Mitchell Country Club, 250 Fort Mitchell Ave. Reservations required. $25. (859) 727-0300.
April 24
"Tabletops in Bloom," benefiting charities supported by Fairfield Women. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Receptions in Fair Oaks Plaza, 5975 Boymel Drive, Fairfield. $20. Reservation deadline April 14. 892-3353.
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