Charity events and volunteer opportunites in Los Angeles, Oct. 13-20, 2014

Fulfillment Fund Stars Gala: Event includes entertainment by Jennifer Hudson, cocktails, dinner and a live auction, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dress code: business. Tickets $500. Reservations required. Funds raised go to programs to encourage high school students to stay in school and go to college. Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills.