This WeekWednesdayADM Board Appreciation Luncheon — 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron. Recognizing “Trailblazers” who have made significant contributions. $25. www.admboard.org. Thursday2011 WTT Smash Hits — 7 p.m., Public Hall, 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland. Charity tennis event co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King. Players include Andy Roddick, Martina Navratilova, Amelie Mauresmo, Jan-Michael Gambill, John McEnroe and Coco
Vandeweghe. Benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. $25-$65. 866-994-4436 or www.WTT.com/SmashHits. SaturdayArtist Ball Masquerade, Dinner and Auction — 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sheraton Suites, 1989 Front St., Cuyahoga Falls. Come dressed as your favorite artist or painting, or wear a mask of your own design. To benefit the Cuyahoga Valley Art Center. $50. 330-928-8092.Send information about social and charity events to The Scene, c/o Lynne Sherwin, Features Department, Akron Beacon Journal, P.O. Box 640, Akron, OH 44309. Or e-mail lsherwin@thebeaconjournal.com with ‘‘The Scene’’ in the subject line. Event notices should be sent at least two weeks in advance. Merits of all organizations have not been investigated by the Beacon Journal, so potential donors should verify the worthiness of a cause before committing.