The largest graduating class in the history of R. E. Lee High School will get together to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Members from the Classes of 1963 to 1967 are also invited. Limited seating.

Sat., Apr. 25, 6:30-11:30 p.m., Deerwood Country Club

The largest graduating class in the history of R. E. Lee High School will get together to celebrate its 50^th anniversary. Members from the Classes of 1963 to 1967 are also invited. Limited seating. For information and to register, go to www.powderblue2015.com

The Kentucky Derby-themed evening includes cocktail reception, silent auction, raffle, dinner and dancing, bourbon tasting and a hat contest. The 2015 Catholic Charities Gala of Giving fundraiser aids in reaching out to the community with emergency assistance. Visit www.ccbjax.org for tickets and details or call (904) 223-0062 or email [email protected] or go to www.eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.

The Ixia Chapter will give tours of Native Park, 3312 Park St., 1-4 p.m. both days of the Tour of Homes and will hold a plant sale on Sat., Apr. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the annual event or to purchase tickets for the tour and the Designer Showcase Party, go to www.riversideavondale.org

Chef Matthew Medure presents fresh, seasonal flavors at an exclusive, intimate event to benefit Children’s Home Society. Seats are limited; register at www.chsfl.org/eveningoftasteregistration

Lunch, shotgun start, cocktail party with live and silent auctions will benefit Dreams Come True.
Contact [email protected] for details.

The Happy Hound Dog Resorts Social Hour — Every Wednesday, 7-9pm, no charge, only need to provide vaccination records, otherwise free to use and socialize your dog(s). 4603 Shirley Avenue, (904) 800-8800

Derby Day Soiree to benefit Pine Castle. Purchase tickets at PineCastle.org, or contact Maria Allen-Smith, development coordinator, at (904) 733-2650, ext. 260 or email [email protected]

The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville’s 39th Annual Arts Awards Gala, presented by Regions Bank, honors seven arts advocates, educators, innovators, artists and more. Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite.com or by contacting Ryan Ali at [email protected]

Installation of club officers and honorary life member, and annual barbeque. For information contact Donn Elliott at [email protected]