Save the dates for these Lehigh Valley events

http://www.mcall.com/features/scene/mc-scene-lehigh-valley-save-dates-0520-2-20120519,0,833212.story FROM THE MORNING CALL BARD FESTIVAL GALA: Luminosity, the Pa. Shakespeare Festival annual gala, begins at 6 p.m. June 2 in the University Center at DeSales University in Center Valley. The "evening of elegance and radiance" includes dinner, silent and special auctions, and entertainment by company members, including Broadway headliners William Michals and Dee Roscioli. The event also includes the presentation of the Will Shakespeare Award to this year's honoree, Joan Moran of Allentown. Attire is black-tie optional or "luminescent white." New this year, attendees can be seated with an professional actor from the company. Cost is $175 per person; $1,400 for a table of 8; $1,750 for a table of 10. RSVP deadline May 18. For an invitation or info: Debra Walter at 610-282-9455, ext. 6, or PSF@pashakespeare.org. GARDEN GALA: The Good Shepherd Gala in the Garden will be held 6-11 p.m. June 2 in the Healing Gardens on Good Shepherd's south Allentown campus. This event benefits the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital Pediatric Unit. Food and beverage, fun and fellowship are the hallmark of this event where guests don black tie and sneakers/fun footwear attire. Entry fee is $250 per person and $2,500 for a table of eight. Other sponsorship opportunities available. Info: http://www.GoodShepherdRehab.org/Gala or contact Andrew Block at 610-776-8311. ARTFUL CAUSE: The first "I Believe" Art Gala starts at 6 p.m. June 2 at ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. The event features a sports art exhibit by artist Edgar J. Brown, a meet-and-greet with celebrity athletes, live music and magician performance, hors d'oeuvres and drink. Guests receive a swag bag and signed limited edition Edgar J. Brown print. Proceeds benefit the Race for Adam Foundation. http://www.edgarbrown.com/vip.php. WHITE PARTY: ArtsQuest's annual White Party starts at 7 p.m. June 15 at the Historic Lehigh Valley Bank & Trust Building, 634 Hamilton St., Allentown. The event features interactive art experiences, music, food, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 per person; $70 for ArtsQuest members. To purchase tickets, call 610-332-3378 or visit http://www.artsquest.org/whiteparty RETIREMENT BASH: Northampton Community College invites the community to a farewell celebration 6-9 p.m. June 15 honoring president Arthur Scott and Sue Kubik, vice president of Institutional Advancement, both of whom will retire at the end of the academic year. The event includes cocktails and grazing on the Main Campus Quad, a program in Lipkin Theatre and coffee and dessert. Tickets are $25 per person; proceeds benefit scholarships and endowments. For reservations or more info, call 610-861-5088 or e-mail alumni@northampton.edu. GOLF BENEFIT: The 17th Annual Charity Golf Classic, a fundraiser for Third Street Alliance in Easton, starts with a scramble at noon June 28 at Southmoore Golf Course in Bath. The $95 fee includes greens fees, cart, lunch, dinner, beverages and prizes. Info: Mark Lutz at 610-730-6185 or visit http://www.ThirdStreetAlliance.org. MUSICAL BENEFIT: The 1st Annual Creaturefest, a benefit for the Eastern Pa. Chapter of Huntington's Disease Society of America (www.hdsa.org/epch) in memory of Mark Heber Smith, takes place 5 p.m.-midnight July 21 at North Penn Gun Club, 2555 Tollgate Road, Trumbauersville. The event includes performances by six bands, a Woody Guthrie musical tribute and exhibit, silent auction and raffle. Food and drink available for purchase. $20 per person tickets sold at the door. Info: Scott Steinberg at 610-868-5775. SPORTING BENEFIT: The Good Shepherd Golf & Tennis Invitational for Pediatrics start at noon Sept. 10 at Saucon Valley Country Club. The golf tournament will be played on the newly renovated Weyhill Course. This event raises funds for the Good Shepherd Pediatrics Program. Entry fee is $1,000 per person for golf; $400 per person for tennis. Other sponsorship opportunities available. Info: http://www.GoodShepherdRehab.org/Golf or Andrew Block at 610-776-8311. CRUISE FOR CAUSES: The inaugural RAV (Ride for Alliance and Victory) Rumble Motorcycle Cruise benefit for the homeless shelter programs of Third Street Alliance for Women and Children in Easton and Victory House of Lehigh Valley for men and veterans in Bethlehem in on Sept. 23. It begins with 9 a.m. registration at Tuskes Community Park on Route 248 in Upper Nazareth, followed by an 11 a.m. ride and a picnic at noon sponsored by Carrabba's Italian Grill. Cost is $20 per rider/passenger; $50 vendor spaces. Sponsorships available from $100-$2,000. There will be appearances by Lehigh Valley Rollergirls and Jerry D Entertainment will spin tunes. For info contact Paula Ream at 610-258-6271, e-mail pream@thirdstreetalliance.org or go to http://www.ThirdStreetAlliance.org.