De Anza College's annual fundraiser, A Night of Magic, will celebrate a decade of success on Nov. 15 at the Hinson Campus Center. The annual gala raises a total of more than $500,000 for a variety of technology, science and creative arts programs.

This year's proceeds will be used to provide hardware, software and furnishings for a math, science and engineering laboratory that will bring together four multimedia classrooms, three computer labs, a resource center, study space and support services.

The theme of math and its importance for higher education will be woven throughout the gala.

A Night of Magic features wine tasting with 17 wineries pouring, an Italian dinner, auctions and magic performances.

For more information, telephone the Foothill­ De Anza Foundation at 650.949.6231.

Special-needs group holds a fundraiser

The Organization of Special Needs Families will have a multicultural-night fundraising event on Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. at Quinlan Community Center.

Tickets are $50 per person, of which $10 is for dinner and $40 for tax-deductible donations.

All proceeds will go to programs the organization offers for people of special needs.

The Cupertino-based nonprofit organization provides support, training, resources and consultation for parents as well as referral services for family members. It also provides scheduled integrated gathering and activities for individuals with special needs.

More than 100 families of children with special needs are members of this organization.

For more information, call 408.996.0858 or visit http://www.osfamilies.org.