* Springville Museum of Art will hold its member and volunteer spring brunch on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at the museum, 126 E. 400 South, Springville. This year, the theme is 'Island Style' with a Polynesian Luau and dancing and a presentation by guest artist Edie Roberson. Free. Call 801-489-2727.
* Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Utah celebrates its 30th anniversary with the Chef & A Child fundraising gala Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets are $100; call 801-313-0303.
* The I.J. & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center's fundraiser, "Shalom on the Range," is Thursday at 6 p.m. at the JCC, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City. Tickets are $54; RSVP by Thursday; call 801-581-0098 ext. 149.
* Art Access invites you to its benefit "300 Plates," which features work on recycled litho plates by 82 Utah artists. Funds raised will go towards art activities for children and adults with disabilities. The event is Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Art Access Gallery, 230 S. 500 West, Salt Lake City. Tickets are $25, $35 at the door; call 801-328-0703.
* American Heart Association's "Celebrate Life With Heart Gala" is Friday at 6 p.m. at the Marriott Downtown, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Proceeds will benefit AHA's research projects. Individual tickets are limited; call 801-484-3838.
* The Arts in Caring Council announces "Living a Life of Joy," Friday at 7 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City. Patch Adams, the physician who inspired the movie starring Robin Williams, will give a talk on laughter's role in the healing process. Tickets are $25, $10 for students, senior and kids (children 6 and under not permitted); call 801-581-7100 or visit www.kingsburyhall.org.
* The Children's Center is holding a dinner and auction June 13 at La Caille, 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, to benefit the center's mental health care for toddlers, preschoolers and families. Tickets are $150; call 801-582-5534. RSVP by June 6.
* Human Rights Campaign holds a gala dinner and silent auction June 14 at 6 p.m. at the home of Bruce Bastian, 1384 N. 450 East, Orem. Keynote speaker is actress Kathy Najimy ("Sister Act," "Hocus Pocus"), along with a performance by Martha Walsh, whose hits include "Everybody Everybody" and "Strike It Up." Proceeds will benefit the campaign for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equal rights. Tickets are $175, call 801-971-8995 or go to www.hrcutah.org.
* Park City's Egyptian Theatre announces a fundraising event June 14 at 6 p.m. at the theater, 328 Main St. The evening features a silent auction with champagne, hors d'oeuvres and live music by Take Five. Tickets are $125; call 435-649-9371.
* People With AIDS Coalition of Utah invites you to a fashion charity show July 19 at 6 p.m. at The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets are $20, $25 at the door; call 801-484-2205. RSVP July 11.
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