AROUND TOWN: SEP 2026
The Fire & Ice Gala by Presidents Club will benefit the Bob Smittcamp Family Neurosciences Institute. Photographer Meza Studios
September 11th
From Darkness to Light Gala
Hinds LifeCare
Clovis Veterans Memorial Building
www.hindslifecare.org
Hinds LifeCare will host its annual gala, with From Darkness to Light as this year’s theme. Guests are invited to an elegant evening celebrating compassion, inspiring hope, and making a lasting impact. Proceeds directly benefit Hinds LifeCare patients and their families in need of end-of-life care and bereavement support across Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties.
September 11th
27th Annual CASA Crab Feed
CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties
Table Mountain Casino Resort
www.casafresnomadera.org
CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties will host its beloved Crab Feed for the 27th year. Attendees will enjoy silent and live auctions and all-you-can-eat crab. This event will be held indoors at Table Mountain Casino Resort. Upscale casual attire is recommended. Registration and the silent auction begin at 5:30PM. The event officially begins at 6:00PM.
September 18th
Safari Night Gala 2026
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
www.fresnochaffeezoo.org
The Fresno Chaffee Zoo will host its annual Safari Night Gala, the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Guests are invited to an inspiring evening in support of the Zoo’s mission to care for animals, connect the community, and protect wildlife. Proceeds provide vital support for the Zoo’s animals, staff, education programs, and conservation efforts. Festive animal-inspired attire is encouraged.
September 19th
Fire & Ice Gala 2026
Founders Club
Clovis Veterans Memorial District
www.communitymedical.org/donate
Put on your best formal wear and attend Founders Club’s annual gala. This stunning affair for over 400 attendees includes a silent and live auction, live band, dinner, and more at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District. Proceeds support the future Bob Smittcamp Family Neurosciences Institute.
September 25th
30th Boots Out for Kids
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County
www.bgcfresno.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County will celebrate 30 years of its annual Stepping Up for Kids Gala with a reimagined event, Boots Out for Kids. Funds raised will provide critical program and operational support for all 14 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Fresno County, helping ensure safe, structured programs remain accessible to local youth and families.
September 26th
FISH Gala 2026
The Painted Table
www.fishfund.org
Fund by Indian Subcontinent Heritage (FISH) Philanthropy supports causes including human trafficking, homelessness, and domestic violence. This year’s FISH Gala, themed White Out Hunger, will benefit the Central California Food Bank. The event will take place at The Painted Table beginning at 6:00PM. Guests are encouraged to wear shades of white in support of the cause.
September 26th
23rd Annual Harvest of Hope
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fresno
Valdez Hall
www.ccdof.org
Celebrate hope and generosity at the Harvest of Hope gathering, presented by Catholic Charities. This special evening will be filled with joy and gratitude as guests celebrate the incredible generosity that has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands in our community. The event will feature an awards presentation, silent and live auctions, and a harvest dinner beginning at 5:30PM.
For more information contact event organizer as events may be subject to change.
