By Mona L. Bronson-Fuqua

Friday

American Girl Fashion Show, benefiting the Aubrey Rose Children's Trust Foundation. 7 p.m. today; 10 a.m., 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday. Jillian's, 1200 Jillian's Way, Covington. $30. Reservations required. 258-1211.

Pathways to Success in Nursing, benefiting the Black Nurses Association of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. scholarship. 7-10 p.m., Marriott Kingsgate Conference Center, 151 Goodman Ave., University of Cincinnati. Reservations required. $40, $25 students. 929-2026.

Saturday

Cardinal Hill of Northern Kentucky Charity Spring Fashion Show, 11 a.m., Greater Cincinnati Airport Hilton, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence. $25. Registration required. (859) 525-1128.

Come to the Cabaret, benefiting the Women's Connection. 7 p.m., St. William Church undercroft, 4108 W. Eighth St., West Price Hill. $15. 471-4673

April 19

Boy Scout Troop 8 Annual Auction, 7 p.m., Simon Kenton High School cafeteria, 11132 Madison Pike, Independence. (859) 356-0149.

Broadway Belters - The Ladies Singing Their Songs, benefiting New Voice Theater Company of Cincinnati and AVOC. 7:30 p.m., 20th Century, 3021 Madison Road, Oakley. 624-8584.

April 20

Banquet for Life, benefiting Pregnancy Center East. 5:30 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 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. 6:30 p.m., Hilton Netherland Plaza, downtown. $75 per person, $150 per person for patrons. Reservation deadline Wednesday. 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.

Spring Jubilee, benefiting College of Mount St. Joseph general scholarship fund. 6 p.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, 151 W. Fifth St., downtown. $100 per person, $200 per couple. Reservations required. (513) 244-4870, or www.msj.edu

April 24

Books and Brunch, benefiting Assistance League of Greater Cincinnati. 9 a.m.-noon, Five Seasons Country Club, 11790 Snider Road, Symmes Township. Reservation deadline, April 19. $35. 221-4447.

"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 Wednesday. 892-3353.