Events aid YWCA and abused kids

Garage sale lovers can hunt bargains for a good cause at the YWCA members' fundraiser garage sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 23 at the YWCA, 1040 Richards St. All proceeds will be used for repairs of YWCA equipment and the pool. The sale is free and open to the public.

» A benefit to fund programs for Hawaii's sexually abused children will feature a sit-down dinner, live and silent auctions, casino games and live entertainment. The Children's Alliance of Hawaii will hold its 10th annual Mahealani fundraiser, Moon Over Monte Carlo, at 5:30 p.m. April 29 at the Sheraton Waikiki.

Tickets are $175. For more information, call Linda Ishikawa at 599-2955, ext. 227, or visit www.cahawaii.or/index.php/site/events.