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Zoo fundraiser » Hogle Zoo invites you to its annual fundraiser, "Zoo Rendezvous," Sept. 4 from 6-11 p.m. at 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City. Dinner will be catered by some of Utah's finest restaurants; also featured will be live entertainment, dancing and a silent auction. In an effort to make the event more green, paper tickets will not be issued this year. Instead, attendees names will be listed at Will-Call. $150 admits one guest. Call 801-584-1744 or visit www.zoorendezvous.com.
Symphony gala » The Utah Symphony announces its opening-night gala on Sept. 12: The black-tie dinner is at 5 p.m. at the Wells Fargo Building, 299 S. Main St., Salt Lake City, followed by the symphony's concert of "Ode to Joy," directed by Keith Lockhart, at 8 p.m. at Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City; with a post-performance celebration from 10 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $125 for dinner, $35 for the after-party; $150 for both. RSVP by Sept. 8 by calling 801-533-6683.
Pancakes for sight » Harmons will host its annual Utah Lions Club Breakfast on Sept. 13, from 8-11 a.m. at seven Harmons' stores; in Kearns, South Jordan, Taylorsville, Ogden, Brickyard, West Valley and Bangerter Crossing. The breakfast will benefit the Utah Lions Club Foundation, which supports sight-preservation programs. Cost is $3, which includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, hash browns, orange juice, milk and coffee. For information, visit www.harmonsgrocery.com.
Funds for nature » The Ogden Nature Center announces its Wildwoods Bash on Sept. 13 at 5 p.m. at the center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. This year's event includes dinner and an auction. Tickets are $60; call 801-621-7595.
Lego fun » LEGO Systems invite families to bring their creativity to a day of fun and games on Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 South, West Valley City. The event will benefit the Primary Children's Medical Center. Tickets are $2. For information, call 801-965-5100.
Wine to benefit Utahns » The Crossroads Urban Center announces its wine-and-cheese fundraiser Sept. 14 at 1 p.m. at The Bayou, 645 S. State St., Salt Lake City. There will be gourmet cheese, assorted breads, fruits and wines. Crossroads has helped Utahns in need since 1966. Tickets are $45; call 801-364-7765.
Madeleine benefit » The Cathedral of the Madeleine and Bishop John C. Wester of the Diocese of Salt Lake City invite you to "The Bishop's Dinner" on Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Guest speaker is J. Terrence Fitzgerald, vicar general of the Catholic Diocese. Tickets are $150; call Laurel Dokos-Griffith at 801-328-8941, ext. 108.
