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A list of upcoming fund raisers in Southwest Florida.

Night for our stars

The ABLE Academy Foundation, a not-for-profit organization for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, is sponsoring “Night for our Stars” at 6 p.m. Friday at the Sanibel Steakhouse, 24041 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs. The event includes hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer, a silent auction and its “Dunkin’s Diamonds Champagne Diamond Drop” —a chance to win a diamond placed in one of 100 glasses of champagne. $100 (diamond drop), $35 (admission). Information: 560-8583

Cell phone collection

Project HELP is collecting used cell phones from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Crime Prevention Week Display inside Coastland Center, 1900 U.S. 41, Naples. Phones, batteries and chargers may also be dropped at 850 Central Ave., Suite 201, Naples, until Aug. 31. Information: 649-1404

Humane Society fundraisers

-- The Humane Society of Lee County will sponsor a doggie wash fundraiser from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at Veridian, a Gulfstream Homes community on McGregor Blvd., west of San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers. Micro-chipping for dogs and cats, fingerprinting for children, free hot dogs and drinks, prizes, games and activities will be part of the event. $10 (micro-chip), $5-$10 ( doggie wash, depending on size). Information: (239) 332-0364

-- A cocktail party and fundraiser for the Humane Society of Collier County will be held from 5-7:30 p.m. Aug. 3 at Zen Restaurant, 895 Fifth Ave. S., Naples. The event will feature appetizers, a raffle and a featured they’re calling Pet a Pup for a Buck. Free admission. 643-1880, ext. 19

Thriftshops

-- Options, the thrift store for the Shelter for Abused Women and Children, is having a half-price sale in the store’s boutique today through Saturday at 968 Second Ave. N., Naples. The store is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Information: 434-7115

-- Renew, the thrift store that supports the Campus of Care for the First Assembly Ministries, is opening Tuesday at 1712 Commercial Drive, Naples. Store hours are 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays-Saturdays. Information: 774-1802

Back-to-school donations needed

-- The Shelter for Abused Women and Children needs new back-to-school merchandise for children of domestic violence. Shoes, clothing, backpacks, markers, Kleenex, glue, pens, highlighters, rulers and papers — as well as donations — are needed. Information: 775-3862, ext. 235

-- The Salvation Army will be collecting school supplies from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 4 at the Wal-Mart Super Store, 9885 Collier Blvd., Naples. You can also drop-off supplies from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays at 3180 Estey Ave., Naples.

Champagne reception

A champagne reception to view the live auction artwork for Arts for ACT 2006 will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Wachovia Bank, 1530 Heitman St., Fort Myers. Bob Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Darryl Pottorf and other artists have donated 60 pieces for the auction. Free. (239) 939-2553

Golf tournament

-- Alcoholic Anonymous Serenity Club facilities will benefit from a tournament at 8:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at Vanderbilt Country Club, 8350 Danbury Blvd., Naples. Lunch and awards follow the golf. $75. Information: 304-4401

Volunteers needed

-- Special Olympics Collier County needs volunteers for its golf competition from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 12 at Lely Golf Course, 8400 Lely Resort Blvd., Naples. Information: 352-8956 or SOCC@swfla.rr.com

-- Volunteers are needed from 10:30 a.m.-noon Mondays-Fridays at Cafe of Life, Old 41 Road and Childers, Bonita Springs, to provide meals for needy people living in Bonita Springs. Cooks, servers and people to pick-up food from local businesses are needed. Information: 992-2874

Good deeds

-- Members of Team Depot of the Home Depot of Fort Myers will help paint the Humane Society of Lee County at 9 a.m. today at 2010 Arcadia St., Fort Myers.

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Deadline for Benefits is 10 a.m. Tuesday. E-mail to snmesulam@naplesnews.com, fax to 403-6138 or mail to Sheila Mesulam, Naples Daily News, 1075 Central Ave., Naples, FL 34102. All briefs are printed on a space-available basis.