Calendar: your definitive guide to the charity social season.a jampacked calendar of galas, golf tournaments, luncheons, auctions, fashion shows and more, the 2009-10 lineup promises to keep you busy year-round with the parties and fund raisers for which Sarasota is know. And each event, whether glitteringly elegant or casually down home, benefits a worthy cause; every date you circle represents a way to help our area's nonprofits continue their good work in the community. Visit our Web site, sarasotamagazine.com, for updates. party pictures and more details throughout the year. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SEPTEMBER 09 Sept. 6-7 Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals MDA (1) (Monochrome Display Adapter) The first IBM PC monochrome video display standard for text. Due to its lack of graphics, MDA cards were often replaced with Hercules cards, which provided both text and graphics. See PC display modes and Hercules Graphics. LABOR DAY Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. TELETHON (941) 951-7890 Sept. 11 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is the state art museum of Florida, located in Sarasota, Florida. It was established in 1927 as the legacy of Mable and John Ringling for the people of Florida. Florida State University assumed governance of the Museum in 2000. * UNPARTY (941) 359-5700 Sept. 11 Manasota Association for Retarded Citizens * ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND FRIDAY NIGHT PARTY $500 per team. (941) 752-2976 Sept. 12 Humane Society A humane society is a group that aims to stop animal suffering due to cruelty or other reasons. Examples Examples of humane societies include: The Humane Society of the United States, Peninsula Humane Society, American Humane which was founded in 1877 as a network of of Sarasota County*FIFTH ANNUAL RON GORDON GOLF TOURNAMENT Ron Gordon. (941) 955-4131 Sept. 12 Lighthouse of Manasota * DR. JAMES MORRISH SR. MEMORIAL GOLF CHALLENGE IMG Academies  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . Golf & Country Club, &150 per player, David Cruikshank. (941) 359-1404 Sept. 12, Oct. 24, Dec. 15 Southeastern Guide Dogs SPECIAL SATURDAY TOURS Southeastern Guide Dogs campus, free Helen Arnold. (941) 729-5665 Sept. 17 United Way of South Sarasota County*CAMPAIGN KICKOFF LUNCH Plantation Golf and Country Club, $25, Melina Mudge. (941) 404-0595 Sept. 19 Keep Sarasota Beautiful * COASTAL CLEANUP 35 sites. (941) 861-5399 Sept. 25 Sarasota Ballet Association * MEET MEAT THE BARRE FSU FSU Florida State University FSU Former Soviet Union FSU Ferris State University FSU Fayetteville State University (North Carolina) FSU Frostburg State University FSU Finance Sector Union Center for the Performing Arts, $25. (941) 387-0451 Sept. 26 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association * START! HEART WALK Payne Park Payne Park is a baseball field in Sarasota,FL. erected in 1924, that was a long time spring training and minor league site for baseball clubs such as the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants. , donations, Moody Chisholm. (941) 929-5051 Sept. 26 Sarasota Film Society SECOND ANNUAL BLACK AND RED GALA Chelsea Center, Barbara Caras, Tim Calandra. (941) 364-8662 Sept. 29 Second Chance-Last Opportunity * SHARE THE LIGHT LUNCHEON Michael's On East $50, Amy Lovejoy. (941) 360-8660 Sept. 30 InStride Equine-Assisted Theraphy * GRAND OPENING (941) 412-9333 MORE SEPTEMBER EVENTS Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota * CHRISTMAS WREATHS Fresh, live, from Wisconsin. Call to place order, $25-$35. (941) 928-0682 OCTOBER 09 Oct. 3 Save Our Seabirds * MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN A Poker run (also known as a Poker Derby) is an organized event using a motorcycle, boat, car or other form of transportation where participants travel over a predesignated route and, at designated stops on the route, draw playing card(s). (941) 388-3010 Oct. 3 Senior Friendship Centers * SWINGING WITH FRIENDS VENICE GOLF TOURNAMENT Mission Valley Golf & Country Club, Dr. Richard Beebe Richard Beebe (c. 1930-August 29, 1998) was on the air for five decades in Los Angeles and won two Golden Mic Awards. It was his experience and wit that moulded The Credibility Gap into its famous four man group. . (941) 955-2122 Oct. 3 United Way of South Sarasota County * UNITED WAY GOLF TOURNAMENT Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club, $75, Brent Pinkerton. (941) 408-0595 october 4 Take Stock in Children Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE TO CLUE OR6 NOT TO CLUE Mystery game fund raiser with the Glenridge Performing Arts Center A performing arts center, often abbreviated PAC, is a multi-use performance space that can be adapted for use by various types of the performing arts, including dance, music and theatre. , sponsor levels available. (941) 552-5325 october 7-11 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art RINGLING INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL An arts festival or art fair is a festival that focuses on the visual arts, but which may also focus on other arts. Arts festivals in the visual arts are exhibitions. Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE (941) 360-7399 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oct. 8, Nov. 5 Pines of Sarasota Foundation * BEAUTY OF AGING LUNCHEONS Pines of Sarasota, $50 per person per luncheon. (941) 955-6293 Oct. 9-10 Sarasota Garden Club * PLANT SALE/GARAGE SALE Free; items to purchase. (941) 955-0875 Oct. 10 Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School * FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Meadows Country Club, $150 ($100 for CMHS CMHS Center for Mental Health Services CMHS Community Mental Health Services CMHS Cabell Midland High School (West Virginia) CMHS Costa Mesa High School CMHS Cheyenne Mountain High School (Colorado Springs, CO) alumni), Scott and Terri Heuier. (941) 371-4917 Oct. 10 Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota * FUN RUN Lake Manatee State Park Lake Manatee State Park (Lake Manatee State Recreation Area) is a 556 acre (0 km) State Park in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the south shore of 2,400 acre (10 km) , $25. (941) 928-0682 Oct. 10 Humane Society of Sarasota County * HOT DOGS AND COOL CATS--ANIMAL HOUSE Dolphin Aviation, Anne Chauvet, D.V.M., and Alex Miller For Australian novelist, see . Alex Miller (born 4 July 1949, in Glasgow) is a Scottish football coach and former football player. Miller is a fully qualified European licenced coach. . (941) 955-4131 Oct. 10 Lutheran Services Florida * SUNSET SILENT AUCTION Chelsea Center, $35 in advance; $40 at the door, Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. Scoma. (941) 358-6330 Oct. 10-May 5 Sarasota Audubon Society * TRIPS Nearly 20 day trips, one Florida overnight trip and one international trip for birding. (941) 364-9212 Oct. 13 Giving Matters Advisory Council * LUNCHEON Featuring guest speaker Debra Jacobs, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Patterson Foundation. Michael's On East, starting at $50. (941) 921-5410 Oct. 14 Temple Beth Sholom Schools * LE PETIT MARCHE French bistro and boutiques. Michael's On East, $30 in advance; $35 at the door. (941) 954-2027 october 15 Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation KEY TO THE CURE Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Saks Fifth Avenue Saks Fifth Avenue is a chain of upscale American department stores that is owned and operated by Saks Fifth Avenue Enterprises (SFAE), a subsidiary of Saks Incorporated. It competes in the elite luxury department store market with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Barneys New , $45. Susan Jones, Sally Schule, Kyla Weiner. (941) 917-1286 october 22-24 WINE, WOMEN & SHOES Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Forty Carrots Family Center * A three-day event three-day event a competition in the pleasure horse sport comprising usually one day each for dressage, cross country and show jumping. including a luncheon and wine tasting Noun 1. wine tasting - a gathering of people to taste and compare different wines assemblage, gathering - a group of persons together in one place wine tasting n → degustación f de vinos featuring 12 women in the wine industry and shoe and fashion retailers; also intimate wine dinners in area homes and restaurants; VIP Patron Party (for sponsors only). The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota; local homes, restaurants and clubs; Michael's Wine Cellar, ticket prices vary by event, $50-$175, Pam Krouse, Jenny Pendery, Rochelle Reeves. (941) 365-7716 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oct. 17 Arthritis Foundation--Southwest Region * CREAKY creak·y adj. creak·i·er, creak·i·est 1. Tending to creak. 2. Shaky or infirm, as with age; decrepit: creaky knee joints; a creaky regime. BONES III 5K XC run and kid's "Monster Dashes." Payne Park, $20 ($25 after Oct. 14); 12 and under, $10. (800) 741-4008 October 17 UNGALA GALA Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art * Ringling Museum, $175, Nicole Kaney, Lindsay Howell. (941) 359-5700 Oct. 17 Junior Achievement * BOWL-A-THON AMC (Advanced Mezzanine Card) See AdvancedTCA. Center, Cortez Road. (941) 361-1410 Oct. 18 Jewish Housing Council Foundation * KOBERNICK HOUSE ART AND CRAFT SHOW. Kobernick House, free, Lois Stulberg, Warren and Margot Coville. (941) 377-0781 Oct. 20 PALS Partners in Education * FIVE-STAR SCHOOL AWARD School board meeting hall, free to invitees. (941) 927-9000 Oct. 21 The Wellness Community CELEBRATION OF HOPE Held every year to honor a layperson lay·per·son n. A layman or a laywoman. Noun 1. layperson - someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person layman, secular and a medical person who show dedication and outstanding contribution to the Sarasota cancer community. Michael's On East, $100, Valerie Powell-Strafford, Charlie Ann Syprett. (941) 921-5539 Oct. 22-24, 29-31 PAL Sailor Circus * HOUSE OF TERROR Thirteen-room haunted house A haunted house is defined as building that is believed to be a center for supernatural occurrences or paranormal phenomena.[1] A haunted house may contain ghosts, poltergeists, or even malevolent entities. . (941) 361-6350 Oct. 23 Ear Research Foundation * DOCTOR IDOL A battle of physician bands with audience voting. Michael's On East, $25. (941) 365-0367 Oct. 24 Alzheimer's Association--Florida Gulf Coast Chapter * MEMORY WALK Annual national walkathon. Lido Beach, participating walkers collect donations, Cindy Marino. (941) 365-8883 Oct. 24 American Cancer Society--Sarasota Unit * MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER WALK Sarasota Polo Club, Lakewood Ranch Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community that has been developed since 1994 on the border of Manatee and Sarasota counties in Florida[1]. The development is to the East of I-75 and sits mainly between University Parkway to the South and State Road 64 to the North. , free, Sondra Guffey, (941) 328-3754; (800) ACS-2345 Oct. 24 Community AIDS Network * 10TH ANNUAL CAN DANCE Ballroom championship dancing event. Chelsea Center, $200, Emily Walsh Parry, Jackie Rogers. (941) 366-0461 Oct. 24 Neuro Challenge Foundation * CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting the Neuro Challenge Parkinson Disease Parkinson Disease Definition Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder marked by tremors, rigidity, slow movements (bradykinesia), and posture instability. Center in Sarasota. Heritage Oaks Golf & Country Club, $120.(941) 926-6413; (888) NCF-GIVE Oct. 24 Saint Stephen's Episcopal School * FALCON FETE Karen Varbeke, Barbie Gummin. (941) 746-2121 Oct. 24 United Nations Association of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. of America--Sarasota-Manatee Chapter * U.N. DAY CELEBRATION Weeklong event including U.N. Film Festival and UN/US speaker. (941) 359-9760 Oct. 25 ALSO Out Youth * ANNUAL BRUNCH Lido Beach Resort, $50. (941) 951-2576 Oct. 25 Sarasota Opera Sarasota Opera is a professional opera company in Sarasota, Florida, USA, which owns and performs in the 1,033-seat Sarasota Opera House. Under the artistic direction of Victor DeRenzi since 1982 and executive director Susan T. * CURTAIN RAISER curtain raiser n. 1. A short play or skit presented before the principal dramatic production. 2. A preliminary event. Noun 1. Michael's On East, $200, prime seating; $175, regular. (941) 366-8450 Oct. 26 Junior Achievement * EIGHTH ANNUAL J.A. INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, Craig Campbell Craig Campbell is a Canadian stand-up comedian, who now lives in Devon, England. He was the host of Ed's Late Night and From Wimps to Warriors. He was also part of a comedy trio called The Dinks, with Tony Law and Dan Antopolski. . (941) 361-1410 Oct. 27 Ringling College of Art and Design Ringling College of Art and Design is a private, four-year accredited college located in Sarasota, Florida. The Ringling School offers BFA degrees in Computer Animation, Graphic and Interactive Communication, Fine Art, Illustration, Interior Design, and Photography and Digital * NINTH ANNUAL RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting the students of Ringling College. The Concession Golf Club. (941) 351-5100 october 30 Swing, Baby, Swing Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice * Featuring George Carroll's 17-piece swing band; cocktail attire (period dress optional). Michael's On East, $125. (941) 379-9111 ext. 300 october 30-31 First Annual Sarasota Pumpkin Festival Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Games, contests, pumpkin-carving, hay rides, carnival rides, food, live entertainment and more, Benefiting All Children's Hospital All Children's Hospital is the only freestanding children’s hospital on Florida’s West Coast and a leader in pediatric treatment, education, research and advocacy. and Fallen Warriors, Phillippi Estate Park, $5 parking; tickets sold for rides and games; food and beverages available for purchase. sarasotapumpkinfestival.com Oct. 31 Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory (and Aquarium) is a not-for-profit research and educational institution with an aquarium open to the public 365 days a year. Founded by Dr. Eugenie Clark in 1955 in Cape Haze, Florida, the early years of the laboratory specialized in shark research. * OCEANIC EVENING Mote Aquarium Courtyard, $250, Oceanic Evening Committee. (941) 388-4441 Oct. 31 Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast * THIRD ANNUAL GOLF CHALLENGE Heritage Oaks Country Club, $100, Donna Dudash, Jim Bos. (941) 926-2959 Oct. 31 Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood A service mark used for an organization that provides family planning services. of Southwest and Central Florida
Central Florida is the central region of the United States state of Florida, on the East Coast. * SAFE SEX: HALLOWEEN BASH $75 in advance; $100 at the door. (941) 365-3913 MORE OCTOBER EVENTS InStride Equine-Assisted Therapy * ABSOLUTE ALUMINIUM GOLF TOURNAMENT Lake Venice Golf Club, $65, D.J. DesJardins. (941) 412-9333 Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program * COMMUNITY MAILING annually Sarasota and Manatee counties. (941) 364-7440 Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center * HARVEST FOR LIFE (941) 330-2273 Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota Inc. * HUNSADER FARMS PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Hunsader Farms, call for price. (941) 928-0682 NOVEMBER 09 Nov. 4 New College Foundation * OLD-FASHIONED NEW ENGLAND New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. CLAMBAKE New College bayfront, $125, Julie and Phil Delaney. (941) 487-4686 Nov. 6 Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities * AN ENCHANTED en·chant tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants 1. To cast a spell over; bewitch. 2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm. EVENING AT COMMUNITY HAVEN Wine and beer tasting event. Community Haven, $50, Marla Doss (941) 355-8808 Nov. 6 Friends of the Selby Public Library * BOOKS, BAUBLES AND BLING Selby Library, Geldbart Auditorium, free; items to purchase, Kathy Hultquist. (941) 365-5228 Nov. 6 New Gate School * IN THE PINK--A TASTE OF NEW GATE New Gate School, Clark Road campus, $65, Kim Cornetet. (941) 922-4949, (866) 338-0321 Nov. 6 The Dreams Are Free School at Bishop Nevins Academy * EIGHTH ANNUAL DREAMS ARE FREE BBQ BBQ barbecue DINNER Bishop Nevins Academy. (941) 366-4010 Nov. 6 Sarasota Ballet Association * THE MAGIC OF DANCE Michael's On East, $100. (941) 387-0451 Nov. 6 The Women's Resource Center * FALL GATHERING LUNCHEON featuring a silent auction and drawings. Plantation Golf and Country Club, $50, Lorraine Finizio. (941) 366-1700 Nov. 6-12 Sarasota Film Society * 20TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CINE-WORLD FILM FESTIVAL Burns Court and Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Members, $5, nonmembers, $7.75, Barbara Caras, Time Calandra. (941) 364-8662 Nov. 7 Hispanic-America Center * HISPANIC FESTIVAL 17th Street and Hammock hammock, suspended bed, usually of netting, canvas, or leather. The hammock and its name were introduced to Europeans by Christopher Columbus, who learned of them from Native Americans. Place, free admission, Luis Baron. (941) 955-3934 Nov. 7 Muscular Dystrophy Association * STRIDE & RIDE WALK Payne Park. (941) 951-7890 Nov. 7 Racing Dog Rescue Project * ANNUAL HOMECOMING/PICNIC Sun-N-Fun RV Resort and Campground, free. (941) 915-6585 Nov. 7 South Florida Museum The South Florida Museum, located in Bradenton, Florida, is a museum specializing in the natural and cultural history of Florida's gulf coast. The museum includes the Bishop Plantarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium, the home of Snooty the manatee. SNOOTY GALA * South Florida Museum, $150, Trudy Moon. (941) 746-4131 Nov. 7 Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped * SECOND ANNUAL CARLTON FISK American railroad financier and speculator who attempted in 1869 to corner the gold market with Jay Gould, leading to Black Friday, a day of nationwide financial panic. . (941) 371-8820 ext. 1800 Nov. 7-8 Southeastern Guide Dogs * INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. It is commonly attended by automobile manufacturers. Most auto shows occur once or twice a year. St. Armands Circle, free. Rick and Diana Saunders. (941) 729-5665 Nov. 8 All Faiths Food Bank * BOWLS OF HOPE Select a handmade bowl and sample three soups from 42 local restaurants. Phillippi Estate Mansion, $25, Dr. Charles Hollen. Dr. John Steele, Candace Williams. (941) 379-6333 november 21 THE ARTFUL LOBSTER BAKE Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE The Hermitage Artist Retreat * The Hermitage Debbi Benedict. (941) 475-2098 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nov. 8 Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation A Jewish Federation is a confederation of various Jewish social agencies, volunteer programs, educational bodies, and related organizations, found within most cities in North America that host a viable Jewish community. * CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE Jewish Federation campus, Adam Agran, Patti Wertheimer. (941) 371-4546 november 8 Brunch on the Bay Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee * Celebrate leadership and raise dollars for scholarships. Powel Crosley Mansion, $ 100; sponsorships available, $1,500-$25,500, Lem Sharp III. (941) 359-4340 Nov. 9 The Children's Guardian Fund * LET THE SEASON BEGIN 10th annual luncheon. Michael's On East, $75. (941) 861-4875 Nov. 9-20 Mayor's Feed the Hungry Program * COMMUNITYWIDE FOOD DRIVE Various collection points; culminates at the Sarasota Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. the Friday before Thanksgiving, Joel Swallow. (941) 364-7440 Nov. 10 Pregnancy Solutions ... Knowing Your Choices * NINTH ANNUAL FUND-RAISING BANQUET Plantation Golf and Country Club, dinner is complimentary; an opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended. Mary Jane Schneiderhahn. (941) 408-7100 Nov. 11 American Jewish Committee--West Coast Florida Chapter * CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARD DINNER honoring Caren and Dick Lobo $175. (941) 365-48955 Nov. 12 Girls Incorporated of Sarasota Country * ANGEL LUNCHEON Girls Incorporated, free. (941) 366-6646 november 13 Salas Steps Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice * Featuring Infinidad Orchestra. Michael's On East, $125. (941) 379-9111 ext. 300 november 17 National Philanthropy Day Luncheon Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE (941) 921-5410 Nov. 14 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast INC. * THE GREAT GATSBY GALE AND AUCTION Venetian River Club, $75, Kathleen Pickering. (941) 331-4376 Nov. 14 Trinity Charities * FOURTH ANNUAL AIDS WALK AIDS Walk is a walkathon fundraiser that raises money to combat the AIDS epidemic. The funds raised from AIDS Walks usually benefit a local AIDS service organization (such as Gay Men's Health Crisis or the AIDS Project Los Angeles), which provide services and advocacy for local New College campus, free Paul DiPlacido. (941) 355-0847 november 15 Sarasota Orchestra SEASON OPENER BRUNCH Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Michael's On East, $85, Marsha and Don Panuce, Bunny and Mort Skirball. (941) 953-4252 Nov. 15 Special Athlete Boosters * 5K Classic South Lido Park. (941) 412-0402 Nov. 16 United Cerebral Palsy United Cerebral Palsy (UCP), sometimes known as United Cerebral Palsy Associations, is a network of affiliated groups in the United States which works to "advance the independence, productivity and full citizenship of people with disabilities" (from UCP's mission statement), of Sarasota-Manatee * GATHERING OF THE GODDESSES LUNCHEON Michael's On East, Wendy Mann Resnick. (941) 957-3599 Nov. 14 Art Center Sarasota * PRIVATE EYES TOUR of fine homes and private art collections in Sarasota. Sarasota homes and Art Center Sarasota, Lisa Berger. (941) 350-3638 Nov. 18 Sarasota Opera Guild * A NIGHT IN NEW ORLEANS New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded Sarasota Opera House The Sarasota Opera House (originally the Edwards Theatre) is an historic theater located at 57 North Pineapple Avenue in Sarasota, Florida. The vision of a local man, A. B. , $65 (patron, $100), Michelle Fournet. (941) 350-3638 Nov. 19 Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida * HIGH TEA AT HIGH NOON High Noon western film in which time is of the essence. [Am. Cinema: Griffith, 396–397] See : Wild West Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $50; sponsorships available, Gloria Moss, Marian Moss. (941) 365-3913 Nov. 20 Manasota Association for Retarded Citizens * WINE PAIRING DINNER Mattison's Riverside. (941) 752-2976 Nov. 20-22 The Junior League of Sarasota Florida * MERRY MARKETPLACE Sarasota Municipal Auditorium For other uses, see Municipal Auditorium (disambiguation). Municipal Auditorium is a 9,287-seat multi-purpose arena in Kansas City, Missouri. The arena opened in 1936 and features art deco architecture. , Megan Leitner. (941) 953-5600 Nov. 27-Dec. 24 ORT America * GIFT WRAP BOOTHS Westfield Southgate Westfield Southgate, formerly Southgate Plaza, is a shopping mall in Sarasota, Florida. Its three anchor stores are Dillard's, Macy's and Saks Fifth Avenue. and Westfield Sarasota Square Westfield Sarasota Square, formerly Sarasota Square Mall, is a shopping mall in Sarasota, Florida. Its four anchor stores are Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears. . (941) 907-0317 november 21 Dream Makers Ball Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County * Hyatt Regency Sarasota, $250; $2,500 per table, Felicia White, Tony Zanoni. (941) 366-3911 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MORE NOVEMBER EVENTS Wildlife Center of Venice * WINE AND DESSERT TASTING Silent auction, Linda Schrader. (941) 484-9657 ONGOING EVENTS December 2009; March, June, August 2010 WUSF Public Broadcasting public broadcasting: see broadcasting. * ON-AIR MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS Television. (813) 974-8700 Through November Muscular Dystrophy Association * Lock-Up events, "GO BEHIND BARS FOR GOOD." (941) 951-7890 November 2009; February and March 2010 Mental Health Community Centers * MENTAL HEALTH SEMINARS Waldemere, free, Bunny Coelingh. (941) 953-3477 oct through May Starry Night Dinner Series Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Asolo Repertory Theatre repertory theatre Production of several different plays in a single season by a resident acting company. The plays chosen may be classic works by famous dramatists or new works by emerging playwrights, and the companies that perform them often serve as a training ground for * Various locations, $200, Margaret Wise, Katherine Harris Katherine Harris (born April 5, 1957, Key West, Florida) is a former Secretary of State of Florida and member of the US House of Representatives. Harris won the 2002 election to represent Florida's 13th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. , Lee Peterson. (941) 351-8000 WSLR WSLR Weapon System Logistics Review * Spring and fall on-air FUND DRIVE (941) 894-6469 Sarasota/Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) * SMART CHEF'S DINNER Nick G. Drizos. (941) 746-1493 Oct. 21, Nov. 11, Dec. 16, 2009; Jan. 20, Feb. 17, March 17, 2010 Sarasota Concert Association * MUNCHTIME MUSICALES Noontime noon·time n. See noon. performances. Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Symphony Center is a music complex in Chicago, Illinois and is home to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Symphony Center includes Orchestra Hall, which dates from 1904; Buntrock Hall, a rehearsal and performance space; a public multi-story rotunda; Rhapsody , free. (941) 955-0040 First Tuesday First Tuesday is a networking forum for technology entrepreneurs, companies seeking venture capital, investors and related service providers. Founded in 1998, First Tuesday now has 38,000 members and the 10 branches across Europe host meetings on the first Tuesday every month. of each month, October through May Fine Arts Society of Sarasota * ART AND BACKSTAGE TOURS Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $5, Anne Hayes. (941) 330-0680 Napier's Log Cabin log cabin or log house, style of home typical of the American pioneer on the Western frontier of the United States in the great westward expansion after 1765. It was constructed with few tools, usually an axe or an adz and an auger. Horse & Animal Sanctuary An animal sanctuary is a facility where animals are brought to live and be protected for the rest of their lives. Unlike animal shelters, sanctuaries do not seek to place animals with individuals or groups, instead maintaining each animal until his or her natural death. * HORSEBACK RIDES To benefit sanctuary animals. Bowman Ranch, Verna Road, $25/hour. (941) 750-8185 Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity, nonprofit ecumenical Christian organization that enables low-income people to own affordable, livable housing. Headquartered in Americus, Ga., it was founded in 1976 by businessman Millard Fuller and his wife. South Sarasota County * RESTORE HOME CENTER Sells quality donated items. 1400 Ogden Road, Venice; aluminum recycling throughout south Sarasota County, purchased goods. (941) 493-6606 Per Therapy Inc * BICHON BABYSITTING CAMP Pet Therapy, donation, Kathy Alexander, Chalyce Sullivan. (941) 358-2225 Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center * BABY BOTTLE BOOMERANG Local churches and organizations, donations. (941) 330-2273 October 2009; March 2010 WUSF Public Broadcasting * ON-AIR MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGNS Radio. University of South Florida • • [ , Cathy Coccia. (813) 974-8700 Sarasota Council of Concern * SALES AT THE MUSTARD SEED mustard seed kingdom of Heaven thus likened; for phenomenal development. [N.T.: Matthew 13:31–32] See : Growth THRIFT SHOP thrift shop n. A shop that sells used articles, especially clothing, as to benefit a charitable organization. (941) 365-5999 Saturdays and Sundays Nov. 28, 2009 through mid-May 2010 Big Cat Habitat and Sanctuary * WEEKEND SHOWS Big Cat Habitat, adults, $12; seniors, $10; children under 12, $6. (941) 371-6377 Saturdays October through May Asolo Repertory * THEATRE MAINSTAGE MATINEE LUNCHEON SERIES Asolo Repertory Theatre, $ 62, Noela Wright, (941) 351-8000 DECEMBER 09 Dec. 1 Sarasota Ballet Association * HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Michael's On East, $45. (941) 387-0451 Dec. 2 Fine Arts Society of Sarasota * CELEBRATE THE ARTS LUNCHEON Chelsea Center, $50, Barbara Blackburn, Kristine Bundrant (94l) 330-0680 Dec. 2 Make-a-Wish Foundation The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that grants wishes to children (2.5 years to 18 years old) with life-threatening medical conditions. of Central and Northern Florida * DAYDREAMS AND WISHES FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Michael's On East, $ 100; $900 per table, Victoria Leopold, Chris Pfahler. (941) 952-9474 Dec. 3 Community Youth Development * CYD CYD California Young Democrats CYD Calendar Year Deductible (health insurance) CYD Children and Youth Division CYD Crush Yiff Destroy CYD Constant Year Dollars GINGERBREAD gingerbread In architecture and design, elaborately detailed embellishment, either lavish or superfluous. Though the term is occasionally applied to such highly detailed and decorative styles as the Rococo, it usually refers to the hand-carved and -sawn wood ornamentation of HOUSE CONTEST Westfield Sarasota Square, $25. (941) 922-5126 Dec. 3 Mental Health Community Centers * HIGH HOPES BREAKFAST Michael's On East, free, Bunny Coelingh. (941) 953-3477 Dec. 3-4 Sarasota Garden Club * HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND ART AT THE GARDENS Sarasota Garden Club, free; items to purchase. (941) 955-0875 Dec. 4 The Florida Center for Child and Family Development * 22ND ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. , LIGHTS AND HOLIDAY GIFTS Michael's On East, $175, Cheray Keyes. (941) 371-8820 Dec. 4 Venice Art Center * CHRISTMAS TEAS Venice Art Center, $35, Haley Stanish. (941) 485-7136 Dec. 5 Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities * 12TH ANNUAL JINGLE & JOG 5K and one-mile run. Community Haven, $25, Maria Doss. (941) 355-8808 Dec. 5 New College Library Association * MISTLETOE mistletoe, common name for the Loranthaceae, a family of chiefly tropical hemiparasitic herbs and shrubs with leathery evergreen leaves and waxy white berries. They have green leaves, but they manufacture only part of the nutrients they require. BALL Charles Ringling Noun 1. Charles Ringling - United States showman whose song-and-dance troop evolved into a circus (1863-1926) Ringling Mansion and bay-front (941) 487-4600 Dec. 5 The Sarasota Choral Society * 65TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION OF HANDEL'S MESSIAH Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, group rates available. (941) 343-9894 Dec. 5 Venice Area Beautification beau·ti·fy tr. & intr.v. beau·ti·fied, beau·ti·fy·ing, beau·ti·fies To make or become beautiful. beau * VABI BOAT BASH Venetian trailhead, $40. (941) 207-8224 Dec. 5 Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota * HOLIDAY CONCERT Beatrice Friedman Center, Holley Hall, $20. (941) 957-0404 Dec. 5-6 North Port Art Center * CHRISTMAS STAR BAZAAR AND ART FESTIVAL North Port Art Center, free, Eileen Nail, Kathleen Kelly. (941) 423-6460 Dec. 7 Gloria Musicae * A GLORIOUS CHRISTMAS St Boniface Boniface (bŏn`əfās), d. 432, Roman general. He defended (413) Marseilles against the Visigoths under Ataulf. Having supported Galla Placidia in her struggle with her brother, Emperor Honorius, Boniface fled to Africa in 422. , Siesta Key, adults, $22; students, $12. (941) 954-4223 Dec. 7 La Musica * SONATA A DUE Music recital and dinner. Charles Ringling House, $100-$250, Rachele Rivolta, Janet Hunter. (941) 346-2601 Dec. 7 Sarasota Orchestra Association * HOLIDAY LUNCHEON Michael's On East, $50, Julie Riddell. (941) 685-0425 Dec. 7 Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation * WOMEN'S DAY Women's Day may refer to:
Dec. 8 Sarasota Opera Guild * POINSETTIA poinsettia: see spurge. poinsettia Popular flowering plant (Euphorbia pulcherrima), best-known member of the diverse spurge family. Native to Mexico and Central America, it grows in moist, wet, wooded ravines and on rocky hillsides. LUNCHEON Michael's On East, $45 (patron, $75), Pat Shrope, Joan Suddarth. (941) 350-3638 Dec. 10 Longboat Key Center for the Arts * BAUBLES & BUBBLES Luncheon and evening event Jewelry fashion show and sale. (941) 383-2345 Dec. 11 Arthritis Foundation This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. * 14TH ANNUAL JINGLE BELL RUN 5K run/walk along the Manatee River. $20 ($25 after Dec. 7); 12 and under, $10. (800) 741-4008 Dec. 12 Englewood Helping Hand * ENGLEWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH United Methodist Church, in the United States, religious body formed by the union in 1968 of the Evangelical United Brethren Church and the Methodist Church (see Methodism). MOTORCYCLE RUN Englewood United Methodist Church, free; sponsors pledge funds, Jay Wetheral. (941) 474-5864 Dec. 13 The Community Music School of Southwest Florida Southwest Florida is a region of Florida located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades. It consists of five coastal counties from Manatee County south to Collier County, although it sometimes is considered to * SCANDINAVIAN HOLIDAY PARTY Food, drink, holiday gifts to buy and music. A Swedish home in Sarasota, $45 ($42 for Scandinavians). (941) 587-4026 Dec. 20 Jewish Family & Children's Services * JFCS JFCS Jewish Family and Children's Services (of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties, California) JFCS Jesus Fellowship Christian School (Miami, FL) GALA 2009, "SIDE BY SIDE" Featuring Leif Bjaland and the Sarasota Orchestra. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Sue Jacobson, Barbara Lipoff, Kathy Killion, Steve Miles. (941)366-2224 Dec. 27-29 PAL Sailor Circus * 2009 HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR $16; children under 12, $12; general admission, $10. (941) 361-6350 Dec. 31 The Society Inc.--Florida Suncoast Chapter * NEW YEAR'S EVE GALA Black-tie. Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch. (941) 379-2934 MORE DECEMBER EVENTS Camp Florida Fish Tales * MCCURDY'S COMEDY THEATRE AND MONKS STEAMER BAR ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (941) 921-9182 St Francis Animal Rescue * TREE OF LIFE Local veterinarians' offices, shelter, thrift store, $l and $5, Amy Berke. (941) 492-6200 West Coast Civic Ballet * ALICE IN WONDERLAND Booker High School, $15 and $20; seniors, $10 and $ 15; students, $5 and $10.(941) 504-6762 JANUARY 2010 january 2 Perlman Music Program/Suncoast Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE CELEBRATION CONCERT AND DINNER * Sarasota Opera House, $500, Liz Barzell, Fran Lambert, Victoria Leopold, Sally Yanowitz. (941) 955-4942 Jan. 8 Pines of Sarasota Foundation * BEAUTY OF AGING "WOULD YOU DATE YOUR MATE?" DINNER Hyatt Regency Sarasota, $ 150, Kim and Charles Githler, Sarah and Tramm Hudson Tramm Hudson was a Republican candidate for Florida's 13th congressional district, to succeed former Congresswoman and U.S. Senate candidate Katherine Harris. Background , Elaine Keating and Dr. Sid Katz. (941) 955-6293 Jan. 8-10 Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped * 12TH ANNUAL THUNDER BY THE BAY MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL www.thunderbythebay.org. Lucy Nicandri. (941) 371-8820 ext 1800 Jan. 9 Crowley Museum and Nature Center * SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HERITAGE FESTIVAL Crowley Museum and Nature Center. (941) 322-1000 Jan. 9-10 Sunshine from Darkness * SYMPOSIUM AND GALA Honoring Gary Foster, producer of The Soloist. Symposium, Jan. 9, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, free. Gala, Jan. 10, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $250; sponsorships from $750 to $25,000. (941) 308-MIND (6463) Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, March 10, 31 Ringling College Library Association * TOWN HALL LECTURE SERIES Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $250-$600, Olivia Thomas. (941) 925-1343 Jan. 12, Feb. 15, March 5, 16, 26 Sarasota Concert Association * 2009 EVENING SERIES Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, student discounts available. (941) 955-0040 Jan. 14 WEDU Channel 3, Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting * WEDU BE MORE AWARDS Celebration of West Central Florida's nonprofit community. A La Carte Pavilion, $50-plus, Laura Turner Fage. (800) 354-9338 january 16 SARASOTA ORCHESTRA ANNUAL GALA Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE SARASOTA ORCHESTRA * $275, Anne Folsom Smith. (941) 953-4252 Jan. 16 Ear Research Foundation * HEAR AND NOW Dinner, live band and casino night Longboat Key Club, $150, Jennifer Moss. (941) 365-0367 Jan. 17 Jewish Housing Council Foundation * "GENERATIONS" Honoring Ron and Janis Collier. Michael's On East, guest sponsorship opportunities available, Debbie Yonker, Renee Sheade. (941) 377-0781 Jan. 20 National Council of Jewish Women The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is an American Jewish volunteer organization founded in 1893, with 90,000 members, supporters and volunteers. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW works to improve the quality of life for women, children, and families, and to ensure individual , Sarasota-Manatee Section * WOMEN IN POWER LUNCHEON Honoring three outstanding local women who have made a difference. Michael's On East, Barbara Berkowitz, Marcia DuBrin. (941) 342-1855 Jan. 23 Plantation Community Foundation * CASINO NIGHT Al Nelson. (941) 497-4826 Jan. 23 Sarasota Family YMCA YMCA in full Young Men's Christian Association Nonsectarian, nonpolitical Christian lay movement that aims to develop high standards of Christian character among its members. * RINGLING BRIDGE RUN Starts at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $25; children, $10. (941) 951-2916 january 30 CATHOLIC CHARITIES BALL-AN EVENING IN AMERICA Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice * The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $175. (941) 379-9111 ext. 300 Jan. 29 Circus Sarasota * THE ART OF THE CIRCUS GALA Under the Big Top $200 (941) 355-9335 Jan. 29 Senior Friendship Centers * LITTLE BLACK DRESS FASHION SHOW The Oaks Club. (941) 955-2122 Jan. 30 St. Francis Animal Rescue * CAT'S MEOW meow see mew. GALA American Legion American Legion, national association of male and female war veterans, founded (1919) in Paris. Membership is open to veterans of World Wars I and II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. , Venice, Gail Carson. (941) 492-6200 MORE JANUARY EVENTS First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee * PAULA CREAMER CELEBRITY CLASSIC (941) 993-0046 Loveland Center * BOCA BOCA Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc. BOCA Bird Observers Club of Australia BOCA Business Object Component Architecture BOCA Borland Object Component Architecture (Borland) ROYALE GOLF TOURNAMENT Boca Royale Golf and Country Club. (941) 493-0016 Special Olympics Sarasota * PUBLIX TORCH SALES Torches will be sold at all area Publix stores throughout January. $1-$51 each. (941) 412-0402 FEBRUARY 2010 Feb. 4 All Faiths Food Bank * TASTE OF THE SUNCOAST Evening of sampling food and wine from Sarasota restaurants. Westfield Southgate, $50, Veronique Mann. (941) 379-6333 Feb. 4 Longboat Key Center for the Arts * BEACH BLANKET BINGO Dinner, wine bingo and prizes. (941) 383-2345 Feb. 5 Art Center Sarasota * ARTISTS AT WORK Dinner and drinks in the galleries while well-known local artists paint in the pit. Artwork will be raffled at the end of the night. Art Center Sarasota, Kathleen McDonald, Judy Nadler. (941) 365-2032 Feb. 5 Humane Society of Sarasota County * PAWS ON THE CATWALK Luncheon Michael's On East (941) 955-4131 Feb. 6 Sarasota Conservation Foundation * THIRD ANNUAL PALM BALL Bay Preserve at Osprey osprey (ŏs`prē), common name for a bird of prey related to the hawk and the New World vulture and found near water in most parts of the world. , Cornelia Matson, Pauline Joerger, Nora Johnson, Lynn Morris, Amie Swan, Margaret Wise. (941) 918-2100 Feb. 6 Sarasota Opera * 2010 OPENING NIGHT GALA Celebrating the opening of the season with a performance of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci followed by dinner and dancing. Sarasota Opera House, $200, gala (call for performance pricing), Hank and Suzanne Foster. (941) 366-8450 Feb. 6 South County Family YMCA * BLACK-TIE AUCTION South County Family YMCA, $175. (941) 492-9622 Feb. 6 Big Cat Habitat and Sanctuary * SAFARI DINNER Big Cat Habitat. (941) 371-6377 Feb. 9 Sarasota Opera Guild * SWEETHEART OF THE OPERA LUNCHEON Michael's On East, Marilyn Bezner. (941) 350-3638 Feb. 10-11 Plantation Community Foundation * CELEBRITY GOLF CLASSIC Plantation Golf and Country Club, $350 per player (spectators free). Steve Rich, Ron Noble. (941) 497-4826 Feb. 12 Lillette's Foundation for the Arts * FIFTH ANNUAL "AN ELEGANT EVENING WITH LILLETTE" Glenridge Performing Arts Center. (941) 556-1330 Feb. 12 New College Foundation * BIG BAND BASH Michael's On East, $225, Kathy Coffey, Renee Hamad, B.J. Creighton. (941) 487-4686 Feb. 12-14 Child Protection Center * SARASOTA EXOTIC CAR FEST Friday reception: Rectrix rec·trix n. pl. rec·tri·ces One of the stiff main feathers of a bird's tail, used to control the direction of flight. [Latin r Aerodrome Center; Saturday: St. Armands Circle, Gary and Marilee Roberts. (941) 365-1277 Feb. 12-March 7 (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays) Big Cat Habitat and Sanctuary * FIFTH ANNUAL ANIMAL EXTRAVAGANZA Big Cat Habitat. (941) 371-6377 Feb. 13 Hispanic-American Center * HONORING OUR ANGELS The Meadows Country Club, $125, Anna Thompson, Dennis Celorie. (941) 955-3934 Feb. 13 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. * HOPE GALA Annual black-tie fundraising event. The Ritz-Carlton, Naples. (941) 907-0811 Feb. 13 WEDU Channel 3, Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting * SOJOURN Annual black-tie, wine-paired cultural gala. A La Carte Pavilion, $250-plus, Cathy Unruh, Tom Sansone. (800) 354-9338 Feb. 14 Designing Women Boutique * FASHION WEEK 2010 Fifth annual fashion and cabaret-style show. Designing Women Boutique, $100, Mary Ann Robinson, Chris Currie. (941) 366-5293 february 14 VAN WEZEL FOUNDATION A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND ROMANCE WITH GLADYS KNIGHT Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Monica Slater, Dr, Richard Van Buskirk, (941) 366-5578 Feb. 16 Goodwill Foundation * GOODWILL FAT TUESDAY PARTY Michael's On East, $100, Greg and Christin Haarer, (941) 355-2721 Feb. 17 First Step of Sarasota * SEVENTH ANNUAL CARING HEARTS LUNCHEON Michael's On East, (941) 366-5333 Feb. 18 Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center Rape crisis centers evolved in order to help victims of rape, sexual abuse, and other forms of sexual violence. Also referred to as Sexual Assault Centers, RCCs serve a number of purposes. (SPARCC SPARCC Stark-Portage Area Computer Consortium ) * SECOND HAND ROSE FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, Emily Walsh Parry. (941) 365-0208 Feb. 19 TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care palliative care (paˑ·lē·ā·tiv kerˑ), n an approach to health care that is concerned primarily with attending to physical and emotional comfort rather * COMPASSION IN CARING AWARD LUNCHEON The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. (941) 552-7500 Feb. 19 Children First * CHILDREN FIRST GOLF TOURNAMENT Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club. (941) 953-3877 Feb. 19 The Community Pharmacy of Sarasota County * ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT $25. (941) 445-5687 Feb. 20 Animal Rescue Coalition * "BEST IN SHOW" GALA SHOW" GALA Michael's On East, $250.(941) 957-1955 ext. 8 Feb. 20 PAL Sailor Circus * ANNUAL GALA Sailor Circus arena. (941) 361-6530 Feb. 20 Sarasota Christian School * 51 ST ANNUAL AUCTION (941) 371-6481 Feb. 21 ORT America * SARAMANA ORT FASHION SHOW Polo Bar and Grill. (941) 907-0317 Feb. 22 Junior League of Sarasota * LEGACY LUNCHEON Michael's On East, $85, Michelle Crabtree. (941) 953-5600 Feb. 23 Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida * 44TH ANNUAL DINNER Municipal Auditorium, $150; sponsorships available, Liebe Gamble, Kyla Weiner. (941) 365-3913 Feb. 25 Founders Garden Club of Sarasota * A GARDENERS FAIR AND LUNCHEON Chelsea Center, Selden Sutton. (941) 927-0749 Feb. 25 ORT America * GULFSIDEPALM ORT FASHION SHOW Michael's On East. (941) 907-0317 Feb. 26 Education Foundation of Sarasota County * EVENING OF EXCELLENCE Elegant dinner and spirited student art auction showcasing outstanding high school talent. Michael's On East, $200; patron, $250. (941) 927-0965 Feb. 26-27 Venice Art Center * PAINT-OUT IN PARADISE Venice Art Center, $35. (941) 485-7136 Feb. 27 Cat Depot * CAT'SINO 2010 Sarasota Yacht Club, $150, Bev Meadows, Garo Partoyan. (941) 351-0824 Feb. 27 Englewood Helping Hand * CROP WALK Five-mile walk. Community Presbyterian Church, free; sponsors pledge funds, Ted Anderson. (941) 474-5864 Feb. 27 New Gate School * ENCHANTED EVENING Dinner, dancing, silent and live auction Private home, $125, Susan Wahl, Kerri Dowdell. (941) 922-4949, (866) 338-0321 Feb. 27 Southeastern Guide Doge * ANNUAL WALK-A-THON Manatee County Fair Grounds, Palmetto, pledges, Paula Best. (941) 729-5665 Feb. 27 United Way of South Sarasota County * UNITED WAY AGENCY WALK-A-THON Centennial Park, free, Jan Frey. (941) 408-0595 Feb. 27 Wildlife Center of Venice * PARTY IN PARADISE American Legion, Venice, Christine Schrader. (941) 484-9657 Feb. 27 Lemon Bay Playhouse * ANNUAL DEARBORN WINE WALK (941) 475-6756 Feb. 28-March 6 Jazz Club of Sarasota * SARASOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL Players Theatre and other locations, $5-$50. (941) 366-1552 MORE FEBRUARY EVENTS Sarasota Orchestra Association * 35TH ANNUAL DESIGNER SHOWCASE $20 in advance; $25 at the door, Sally Brown, Anne Scott (941) 685-0425 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art * GALLERY GALA Ringling Museum. (941) 359-5700 Venice Area Beautification * LE TOUR DEVENICE POKER RUN Venetian trailhead, $35. (941) 207-8224 Lemon Bay Conservancy * TOAST TO THE COAST (941) 830-8922 Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County * DEAL ME IN FOR Aston Gardens, Venice, $10. (941) 488-8994 MARCH 2010 march 3 and 7 CHOCOLATE SUNDAE & THE CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGZINE United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee Chocolate-themed interactive dinner and tasting. (941) 957-3599 March 3 Plantation Community Foundation * FASHION SHOW Plantation Golf and Country Club, $35, Linda Mittelstaedt. (941) 497-4826 March 3 Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation * HISTORIC HOMES TOUR $20, Jess White. (941) 953-8727 March 4 Community Music School of Southwest Florida * SUPPER CLUB Dinner, music and dancing. The Oaks Club, $74. (941) 587-4026 March 5 Hearts Afire * ANNUAL BENEFIT Auction items from around the world. Michael's On East. (941) 552-1584 March 6 SARASOTA BALLET 19TH SEASON GALA Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Sarasota Ballet of Florida * Hyatt Regency Sarasota, $250; table sponsorships available. (941) 359-0099 March 5 Longboat Key Center for the Arts * EN PLEIN AIRE AFFAIR Dinner, dance, live auction. Longboat Key Club Harbourside, $175-$300; table sponsors, $1,500-$5,000, Lisa Walsh. (941) 383-2345 March 6 All Children's Hospital Guild of Sarasota and Manatee * ALL CHILDREN'S MIRACLE BALL Sarasota Yacht Club, $150, Denise Berceau, Jerry Filipowski. (941) 400-1499 March 6 Temple Beth Sholom Schools * THE 17TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF IMAGINATION, CLUB SOUTH BEACH Temple Beth Sholom, $125, Donna Newman, Ann Angelastro, Christine Fenner. (941) 552-2770 march 6 CLUB FORTY FORTY CARROTS FAMILY CENTER Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Sarasota's hottest nightspot for one night only, Food, cool bars, DJ, gaming tables, silent auction. (941) 365-7716 March 6-7 Jewish Housing Council Foundation * FESTIVAL OF JEWISH FOOD Kobernick House, free. (941) 377-0781 March 7 Sarasota Chorus of the Keys * 61ST ANNUAL CONCERT Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $20-$40, Joe Rocklein.(941) 312-5587 March 8 Sportsmen's National Land Trust * FUN SHOOT Knight's Trail Park, Nokomis, $200 per shooter; $1,500 team and sponsorship, David Wilcox. (941) 746-2136 March 8 United Nations Association of the United States of America The United Nations Association of the United States of America or UNA-USA was founded in 1943 by Eleanor Roosevelt as the American Association for the United Nations (AAUN) which was merged with the U.S. Committee for the United Nations in 1964. Sarasota-Manatee Chapter * CELEBRATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL OF AN INTERNATIONAL WOMAN Liberian School Project guest. (941) 359-9760 March 8-12 Venice Art Center * FINE ART SALE AND SHOW Free, Marilyn Cassidy. (941) 485-7136 march 9 Friends Dinner Gala, "A Dream A-Fare" ARTIST SERIES OF SARASOTA * Michael's On East, $100; underwriters $500-plus, Patricia Anderson. (941) 388-1188 March 9 Children First * LITTLE BLACK DRESS LUNCHEON Sarasota Yacht Club. (941) 953-3877 march 19 ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE SEASON GALA Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Boulevard of the Arts Waterfront Park, $250 and up, Margaret Wise. (941) 351-8000 March 9 Senior Friendship Centers * OPERA EVENT The Friendship Center. (941) 955-2122 March 12 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast * SIXTH ANNUAL SPORTS LEGENDS WEEKEND Gala and Auction Hyatt Regency, $175, Patti Johnson. (941) 331-4376 March 12-13 Fine Arts Society of Sarasota * CREATORS AND COLLECTORS TOUR Several artists' studios, $20, Susan Schober. (941) 330-0680 March 13 Crowley Museum and Nature Center * STARRY NITE nite n. Informal Night. Dinner and silent auction; powerful telescopes available to view the night sky. Crowley Museum and Nature Center. (941) 322-1000 March 13 Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation * ROCK THE ROOF Lasula Parking Garage rooftop, Family Walsh Parry, Amie Swan. (941) 917-1286 March 13 Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School * EVENING OF EXCELLENCE Celebrating 50 years. Cardinal Mooney's Selby Center, Ginger Judge. (941) 371-4917 March 14-15 Special Athlete Boosters * COAST CADILLAC LAUREL OAK CUP GOLF TOURNAMENT Laurel Oak Country Club. (941) 412-0402 march 15 Renaissance Luncheon "Dare to Dream" Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE The Women's Resource Center * The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $95; sponsorships: table of five, $1,250; table of 10, $2,500, Renee Hamad. (941) 366-1700 March 17 National Council of Jewish Women, Sarasota-Manatee Section * MARCH MEDLEY Temple Beth Sholom, Nancy Miller, Nancy Gold. (941) 342-1855 March 18 Literacy Council of Sarasota * CELEBRATING AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS IN OUR COMMUNITY LUNCHEON Michael's On East. (941) 955-0421 March 18 Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation * WOMEN'S PASSOVER CELEBRATION Michael's On East. (941) 371-4546 March 20 Child Protection Center * SPRING FEST 2010 Clark and Sawyer Loop roads, Eliza Culverhouse. (941) 365-1277 March 20 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation * WALK TO CURE DIABETES Annual 5K walk. Siesta Key Beach, free; walkers collect donations. (941) 907-0811 March 20 Mental Health Community Centers Inc. * CELEBRITY WAITERS DINNER Venice Yacht Club, $50. (941) 953-3477 March 20 Out-of-Door Academy*BANYAN BALL Celebrating 85 years of school spirit and 30 years of Extravaganzas. Petrik Thunderdome, the Uihlein Campus at Lakewood Ranch, &200, Kitty Cranor, Mickey Davis, Kim Githler, Nora Johnson, Elizabeth Mahler, Terri Vitale. (941) 349-3223 March 20 The Wellness Community * FLIGHT OF HOPE Dinner/dance gala. Dolphin Aviation, $195. (941) 921-5539 March 21 New College Foundation * CRISSY GALLERIES AND NCF See National Cristina Foundation. AUCTION New College bayfront, Crissy Galleries and NCF. (941) 487-4686 March 23 Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County * 22ND ANNUAL CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Bestowing "She Knows Where She's Going," "Visionary" and "Girl of the Year" awards. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $75, Lisa Walsh, Emily Walsh Parry, Kate Honea. (941) 366-6646 March 24-27, April 1-3 PAL Sailor Circus * 61ST ANNUAL SHOW $16; children under 12, $12; general admission, $10. (941) 361-6350 March 25 Habitat for Humanity Sarasota * HAMMERS AND HOPE Hyatt Regency Sarasota, $100, Elsie Souza, Barbara Portanova. (941) 365-0700 March 26 Art Center Sarasota * I(CON)CEPT CEPT - Comite Europeen des Postes et Telecommunications Rockin' fashion show of art couture created by local visual artists. Art Center Sarasota, Lisa Berger, Gale Fulton Ross. (941) 365-2032 March 26 Sarasota/Manatee Association for Riding Therapy (SMART) * SARASOTA POLO CLUB POLO BALL The Lake Club, $175. (941) 746-1493 march 27 THE ANNUAL ORCHID BALL MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (7 acres; 2.8 hectares) are extensive botanical gardens dedicated to research and collections of epiphytes, especially orchids and bromeliads, and their canopy ecosystems. Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Selby Gardens, $250. (941) 366-5731 March 27-28 Sarasota Garden Club * FLOWER SHOW Free; items to purchase. (941) 955-0875 March 28 Friends of Sarasota County Parks * TOUR-DE-PARIS Legacy Trail and Venetian Waterway Park, $30, Joel Calabrese, (941) 486-2706 MORE MARCH EVENTS American Red Cross--Southwest Florida Chapter * HEROES CAMPAIGN (941) 379-9300 Camp Florida Fish Tales * SPRINGFEST BLOCK PARTY (941) 921-9182 Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities * HAVEN MAD HATTER Mad Hatter crazy gentleman who co-hosts mad tea party. [Br. Lit.: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland] See : Madness TEA $25, Marla Doss. (941) 355-8808 Neuro Challenge Foundation * SECOND ANNUAL CAUSE4FASHION Upscale fashions modeled by survivors of Parkinson's. MS, autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. and attention deficit disorder attention deficit (hyperactivity) disorder (ADD or ADHD) formerly hyperactivity Behavioral syndrome in children, whose major symptoms are inattention and distractibility, restlessness, inability to sit still, and difficulty concentrating on one thing for any . $75. (941) 926-6413; (888) NCF-GIVE Parkinson Research Foundation * ANNUAL CONFERENCE Tampa, $10 registration. (703) 821-1975 Sarasota Audubon society * PINECRAFT POTATO FEST Clean-up and exotic-plant removal. Pinecraft Park. (941) 364-9212 American Cancer Society--Sarasota Unit * RELAY FOR LIFE Relay For Life (often shortened to Relay) is a fundraising event of the American Cancer Society, and is now held in many other countries. It is an overnight event designed to spread awareness of cancer prevention, treatments and cures, celebrate survivorship and raise money . $100 per team. (941) 328-3754; (800) ACS-2345 National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, a United States-based non-profit organization, and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on issues relating to multiple sclerosis, and organize a wide range of programs, including support for the newly , Mid-Florida Chapter * WALKMS 2010 $125 to receive a commemorative WalkMS shirt. (800) 344-4867 Resurrection House * CELEBRATION OF THE 20TH YEAR OF OPERATION Michael's On East. (941) 365-3759 Salvation Army Sarasota Area Command * THE GLITZ glitz Informal n. Ostentatious showiness; flashiness: "a garish barrage of show-biz glitz" Peter G. Davis. tr.v. AT THE RITZ-CARLTON--THE SCHOENBAUM HUMANITARIAN AWARD LUNCHEON The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $75 and up. (941) 364-8845 Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center * WALK FOR LIFE Donations, pledges. (941) 330-2273 National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Florida Chapter * 2010 BIKE MS $250 minimum fund raising. (800) 344-4867 West Coast Civic Ballet * SPRING FESTIVAL Booker High School, $15 and $20; seniors, $10 and $15; students, $5 and $10. (941) 504-6762 APRIL 2010 April 3 SOULSPEAK VIDEO SIZZLE siz·zle intr.v. siz·zled, siz·zling, siz·zles 1. To make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat. 2. To seethe with anger or indignation. 3. An evening of art videos featuring collaborations between poets, artists, musicians and dancers. (941) 366-6468 April 5 Gloria Musicae * SACRED SIDE OF ROSSINI Sarasota Opera House, adults, $22; students, $12. (941) 954-4223 April 6 Junior League of Sarasota * CHILD ADVOCACY LUNCHEON Michael's On East, Nikki Taylor. (941) 953-5600 April 7 New College Library Association * PIQUE-NIQUE SUR Sur, Lebanon: see Tyre. LA BAIE Charles Ringling Mansion and bayfront, $125. (941) 487-4600 April 9-11 Special Athlete Boosters * SHARKS TOOTH FESTIVAL Venice Airport Festival Grounds, $3. Maggie Riggall. (941) 412-0402 April 9-18 SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL AND FILMMAKERS TRIBUTE DINNER * Honoring a legendary film talent, scholarship winners and film award recipients. Festival, Regal Hollywood 20; Tribute Dinner, Sarasota Opera House, $6-$100, Mary Ann Robinson. (941) 364-9514 April 10 Historic Spanish Point * AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Historic Spanish Point, Kathy Coffey, Judy Veale, Ann Moore. (941) 966-5214 april 10 Doctors for Charity Ball Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Bethesda House and Catholic Charities * Michael's On East, Sandy Gallagher, Susan Kosco, Dr. Velma Vega. (941) 366-1886 April 10 Sarasota Family YMCA * HEALTHY KIDS DAY 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota free. (941) 951-2916 April 10 State College of Florida Foundation * EVENING UNDER THE STARS Pops concert. SCF SCF Service Canadien des Forêts (Canadian Forest Service) SCF Stem Cell Factor SCF Scientific Committee on Food (European Commission) SCF Service Canadien de la Faune Venice, Cathy Kuhlman. (941) 752-5390 April 12 Children's Guardian Fund * FIRST ANNUAL GAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Laurel Oak Country Club, $150; $40 for the after-event only, Patricia Coslett, Maxine Giacobbe, Jack O'Brien. (941) 861-4875 April 15 PALS Partners in Education * OUTSTANDING SCHOOL VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION BREAKFAST Michael's On East. (941) 927-9000 April 15 The Hermitage Artist, Retreat * GREENFIELD PRIZE AWARD CELEBRATION Flora Major. (941) 475-2098 April 17 American Cancer Society--Sarasota Unit * CATTLE BARONS' BALL $240, Debbie Plotts, Scott George. (941) 328-3754; (800) ACS-2345 April 17 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast * BIG BLAST Outdoor recreational festival. Lakewood Ranch Park, $5. (941) 331-4376 April 17 Charis Center * THIRD ANNUAL SIESTA KEY 5K RUN/WALK FOR MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS Siesta key. (941) 378-1549 April 17 South Country Family YMCA * TROPICAL NIGHTS Palm Island Resort, $175. (941) 492-9622 April 19 Sarasota Family YMCA * EVALYN SADLIER JONES GOLF TOURNAMENT TPC (Transaction Processing Performance Council, San Francisco, CA, www.tpc.org) An organization devoted to benchmarking transaction processing systems. In order to derive the number of transactions that can be processed in a given time frame, TPC benchmarks measure the total performance of Prestancia, $125. (941) 951-2916 April 20 Circus Sarasota * LAUGHTER UNLIMITED LUNCHEON $250. (941) 355-9335 April 20 Community Video Archives (CVA CVA abbr. cerebrovascular accident CVA, n See accident, cerebrovascular. CVA cerebrovascular accident. CVA Cerebrovascular accident, see there ) * ANNUAL HALL OF FAME LUNCHEON Michael's On East, $75, Chris Pfahler. (941) 365-7052 April 21 All Children's Hospital Guild of Sarasota and Manatee * CARRABBA'S LUNCHEON/FASHION SHOW Carrabba's, University Parkway, $25, Denise Berceau, Jerry Filipowski. (941) 400-1499 April 22 Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast * WOMEN OF COMPASSION HELPING WOMEN IN NEED The Silent Samaritan Campaign gathers funds to provide affordable faith-based counseling to women and children in need, culminating with a celebration luncheon. Michael's On East, $100, Cherie Leetzow, Debbie Howell. (941) 926-2959 April 22-25 FLORIDA WINEFEST AND AUCTION * Friday night gala dinner; Saturday brunch and charity auction. Primarily at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, and 30-plus local venues, Winefest events, $15-$300; Saturday charity auction, $175; Friday night gala, $300. (941) 952-1109 April 24 Lighthouse of Manasota * BE A VISIONARY WALK Sarasota Jungle Gardens Sarasota Jungle Gardens has been a tourist attraction in Sarasota, Florida, USA since 1936. It offers ten acres, or four hectares, of botanical plantings along with bird and animal shows. , adults, $25; children five and older, $10, Josh Kollman, Alicia Aponte, Sandy McCall. (941) 359-1404 April 24 Moffit Cancer Center Foundation * MAGNOLIA BALL A La Carte Event Pavilion, $1,000.(813) 745-1403 April 24 Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center * SPARCC PRINCE AND PRINCESS BALL Girl Scouts Conference Center, Donna Johns. (941) 365-0208 April 24 Sarasota Opera * DIVAS AND DUDES 5K RACE Benefiting Sarasota Youth Opera. Payne Park, $20. (941) 366-8450 MORE APRIL EVENTS American Red Cross--Southwest Florida chapter * HURRICANE BASH 2010 Mote Aquarium, $100-$125. (941) 379-9300 Center for Autism Resources and Education * ANNUAL CUT-A-THON Benefits the Integrated Social Groups program, which pairs children with autism with typical peer volunteers for social skills training and development. Statement Salons, fee for service, Carmen Penker, Marla Whittemore. (941) 758-4529 Center for Autism Resources and Education * 5K RUN/WALK FOR AUTISM, "C.A.R.E.BE AWARE" More than 1,000 attended the event in 2009, raising $80,000. Main Street Lakewood Ranch, $20, Ray Colombo, Andrea Guthrie. (941) 758-4529 Sarasota Orchestra Association * SPRING LUNCHEON Julie Riddell. (941) 685-0425 Trinity Charities * SECOND ANNUAL AIDS BIKE RIDE Legacy Trail, free Paul DiPlacido (941) 355-0847 Parkinson Research Foundation * TAKING STEPS FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE Parkinson's disease or Parkinsonism, degenerative brain disorder first described by the English surgeon James Parkinson in 1817. When there is no known cause, the disease usually appears after age 40 and is referred to as Parkinson's disease. Sarasota $10 registration. (703) 821-1975 Rotary Futures * DUCK PLUCK Sharks Tooth Festival, $5 per chance. (941) 480-3178 Easter Seals Southwest Florida * MEADOWS CUP Annual pro-am golf tournament. The Meadows Country Club. (941) 355-7637 may 1 YMCA Foundation of Sarasota ELEMENT AU DINNER AND AUCTION. Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $250 (941) 951-1336 April 25 All Faiths Food Bank * GIVING HUNGER THE BLUES Daylong festival with area bands games, food and beverages. Hillview Street, $5, George Generoso. (941) 379-6333 April 29 Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida * WALK FOR WISHES The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Course, $10, Lisa Misiewicz. (941) 952-9474 April 30 InStride Equine-Assisted Therapy * DERBY DAY 2010 Michael's On East, $150. (941) 412-9333 MAY 2010 May 1 Community Music School of Southwest Florida * KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY Dinner, music, auction and the race on a big-screen television. $59. (941) 587-4026 may 1 Fabulous Foxes & Hot Mamas Luncheon UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF SARASOTA-MANATEE Sponsored by SARASOTA MAGAZINE Michael's On East (941) 957-3599 May 6 Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association * LEGACY LADIES INVITATIONAL Legacy Golf Club, $65 (golf and lunch), Ida Remmers. (941) 366-0445 May 6 Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida * HANDBAGS AND HAPPY HOUR Michael's On East, $45 in advance; $55 at the door, Monica Barth, Nicole Kaney, Rochelle Nigri. (941) 952-9474 May 6 Safe Place Rape Crisis Center * SPARCCLE ON THE LINKS GOLF TOURNAMENT Plantation Golf & Country Club, Phyllis Smith. (941) 365-0208 May 6 Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County * CELEBRATION OF HOPE: HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL Dinner celebrating graduating seniors. Booker Middle School, free; sponsors, &200. (941) 358-4407 May 7 Teen Court of Sarasota * ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Meadows Country Club, $100. (941) 861-8460 May 8 St. Francis Animal Rescue * BIRTHDAY PAWTY St. Francis Animal Rescue shelter, free, Bertie Erickson. (941) 492-6200 MORE MAY EVENTS American Heart Association/American Stroke Association * GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON $100. (941) 929-5051 First Tee of Sarasota/Manatee * THE FIRST TEE Sarasota Manatee. The Concession. (941) 993-0046 Manasota Association of Retarded Citizens * CELEBRATION DINNER AND AUCTION (941) 752-2976 Second Chance-Last Opportunity * MAY PICNIC PARTY (941) 360-8660 Pregnancy Solutions ... Knowing Your Choices * NINTH ANNUAL WALK FOR LIFE/RUN FOR FUN Venice Avenue, walkers solicit tax-deductible sponsorships, Mary Jane Schneiderhahn. (941) 408-7100 SCOPE * ANNUAL CELEBRATION AND BOUNDARY CROSSER AWARD Free; donations accepted, SCOPE Communications Committee. (941) 365-8751 JUNE 2010 June 5 The Women's Resource Center * THIRD ANNUAL WRSC WRSC West Riding Sailing Club WRSC Water Resources Support Center WRSC West Rouge Soccer Club (Toronto, Canada) WRSC Western Regional Superpave Center (FHA) SHARON MONK GOLF INVITATIONAL THE Meadows Country Club, $85; $340 per foursome. (941) 366-1700 JUNE 12-14 Loveland Center * LOVELAND FOLLIES Venice Theatre $15. (941) 493-0016 JUNE 26-JULY 4 Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped SUNCOAST SUPER BOAT GRAND PRIX FESTIVAL (941) 371-8820 ext. 1800 June 27 Venice Theatre * INTERNATIONAL AMATEUR THEATRE FESTIVAL Venice Theatre, $10-$40, Lee Thacker. (941) 488-1115 MORE JUNE EVENTS Camp Florida Fish Tales * CHILDREN'S ART AUCTION (941) 921-9182 Community Youth Development * DANCING WITH A STAR Benefit for STAR leadership training. (941) 922-5126 Rotary Futures * VENICE SPORTS HALL OF FAME Bogey's Restaurant, $60. (941) 480-3178 JULY 2010 July 4 Gloria Musicae * A GLORIOUS 4TH Historic Asolo Theater, adults, $22; students, $12. (941) 954-4223 AUGUST 2010 Aug. 6-7 Woman's Exchange * ANNUAL AUGUST SALE 539 S. Orange Ave, free; items to purchase. (941) 955-7859 Aug. 21 South County Family YMCA * LUAU lu·au n. An elaborate Hawaiian feast featuring traditional foods and entertainment. [Hawaiian l South County Family YMCA, $50. (941) 492-9622 MORE AUGUST EVENTS Community Youth Development * CYD LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST $25. (941) 922-5126 Parkinson Research Foundation * ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW Burns Square, Sarasota, $5. (703) 821-1975 Rotary Futures * COMEDY NIGHT Venice Art Center, $100. (941) 480-3178 Sarasota Film Society * 12TH ANNUAL GLBT GLBT Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered FILM FESTIVAL Burns Court and Lakewood Ranch Cinemas, Barbara Caras, Tim Calandra. (941) 364-8662 Incarnation Catholic School * $100,000 RAFFLE Incarnation School and Incarnation Parish office, Donation of $100 gives purchaser 10 chances to win $10,000. Only 2,000 tickets are sold, Kathy Connett. (941) 924-8588 TBA TBA See: To be announced AND MORE TO COME Some organizations had not yet finalized the dates or months for every fundraising event at press time, but we've included phone numbers here so you can call and check on the ones that you'd like to know more about. All-Star Children's Foundation * SERVING UP A GRAND SLAM CELEBRITY TENNIS CLASSIC. Longboat Key Club, Graci McGillicuddy, Tom Cail. (941)312-9049 Florida Sheriff's Youth Ranches * MICHELLE WELLS MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT (941) 776-1777 Florida Studio Theatre * ROW PARTY Black-tie gala celebrating the opening of FST's winter mainstage season. (941)366-9017 G. WIZ--The Science Museum * 2010 Gala Sponsored by SARASOTA Celebrating 20 years as an organization and 10 years in the building. (941 ) 309-4949 Lakewood Ranch Community Fund*THE GALA (941) 556-5442 Legal Aid of Manasota * JUSTICE IS SERVED Food and wine extravaganza. Debbie Allen. (941) 366-0038 Lou Gehrig's Disease Lou Geh·rig's disease n. See amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Association of Southwest Florida * GOLF TOURNAMENTS (941) 955-4771 Marriage Builders * BENEFITING THE HOPE FUND to provide special assistance/ sliding scale for individuals and families in need. $100. (941) 685-8490 Suncoast Communities Blood Bank * BLOOD DRIVE All Suncoast Communities Blood Bank locations, varied, Julie Platt. (866) 97-BLOOD Suncoast Pajama Program * PJ'S WITH A PURPOSE Valerie Dorr. (941) 350-5234 The Foundation for Dreams * 2010 TOURNAMENT FORE DREAMS (941) 748-8809 The Venice Symphony * DINNER DANCE to introduce the new conductor. (941) 488-1010 ALSO Out Youth * PROGRESSIVE DINNER Host houses, $50, Kyla Weiner. (941) 951-2576 American Jewish Committee--West Coast Florida Chapter * HUMAN RELATIONS AWARD DINNER $250. (941) 365-4955 Animal Rescue Coalition * DOG'S NIGHT OUT Saks Fifth Avenue. (941) 957-1955, ext. 8 Children First * CELEBRATION DINNER/AUCTION (941) 953-3877 Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota * SPRING CONCERT/CABARET Beatrice Friedman Center, Holley Hall, $20. (94l) 957-0404 Englewood Helping Hand * FAITH NIGHT CONCERT AND STONE CRABS BASEBALL GAME Charlotte Sports Park Charlotte Sports Park (also known as Charlotte County Stadium) will be the Spring Training home (in principle) to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the spring of 2009. Beginning in the 2007 season, the ballpark will also be the home of the Charlotte County Redfish of the South , $9, Ginny Anderson, Jay Smythe. (941) 474-5864 First Step of Sarasota * SIXTH ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC (941) 366-5333 Florida Studio Theatre * BAGS AND BAUBLES LUNCHEON Attendees bid on vintage handbags. Goldstein Cabaret. (941) 366-9017 Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County * SWEET HOME HABITAT Dinner, dance, build-a-house auction. (941) 493-6606 Junior Achievement * BREAKFAST PROGRAM (941) 361-1410 Moffit Cancer Center Foundation * SARASOTA CANCER SYMPOSIUM The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $100, Bill Matthers, Mary Forte. (813) 745-1403 Pet Therapy Inc.* YOUTH AWARDS BANQUET AND BICHON BASH (941) 358-2225 Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation * NINTH ANNUAL PHYSICIANS GOLF TOURNAMENT (941) 917-1286 St. Martha Catholic School * LIGHT UP THE KNIGHT Dinner, dance, auction. St. Martha Catholic School, Mary Ellen Blechta. (941) 953-4181 Wildlife Center of Venice * GARAGE SALES Free, Jane Reeves. (941) 484-9657 Westcoast Center for Human Development * ANNUAL BENEFIT BANQUET (941) 366-4539 Westcoast Center for Human Development * ANNUAL ANNIVERSARY CONCERT (941) 366-4539 Westcoast Center for Human Development * FOUNDER'S FUND-RAISING LUNCHEON (941) 366-4539 COMPILED BY HANNAH WALLACE PHOTOGRAPHY BY REBECCA BAXTER |
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