Circle your favorites and jot them down, and when your copy of the calendar becomes worn from use, check out www.sarasotamagazine.com throughout the year for updated information on even more events.

SEPTEMBER

1 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast · Wing Fest 2007 Ed Smith Stadium, $5. (941) 488-4009

1–Dec. 25 Sarasota Adopt-A-Family · 20th Holiday Season Drive Volunteers buy gifts for an at-risk family  or drop off toys, gift cards, canned food, holiday decorations or kitchen and electronic items at 4858 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. (941) 955-6767

2–3 Muscular Dystrophy Association · MDA Labor Day Telethon (941) 951-7890

8 Humane Society of Sarasota County · Third Annual Ron Gordon Charity Golf Tournament Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, $75. (941) 955-4131

9 Legal Aid of Manasota · Justice is Served Food and wine extravaganza. Mattison’s Riverside. (941) 366-0038

18 Manasota Parkinson's Support Group · An Evening of Expression Art auction benefitting year-round Community Expressive Arts Program for Parkinsonians and their caregivers in Southwest Florida. HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Edgelake Drive, Sarasota. (941) 378-4198

19 Habitat for Humanity · The Greatest Fashion Show On Earth A tribute to Sarasota’s Ringling heritage. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, $65. (941) 308-6585

20 United Way of South Sarasota County · Campaign Kickoff Lunch Plantation Golf and Country Club, $25. (941) 408-0595

22 Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota · Fun Run Myakka River State Park, $25. (941) 928-0682

22 Lutheran Services Florida · Sunset Silent Auction Chelsea Center, $35 in advance; $40 at the door. (941) 358-6330

22 Southeastern Guide Dogs · Silver Harness Gala Michael’s On East, $200. (941) 729-5665

27 The Life of Riley Foundation · Riley’s Royal Gala Sarasota’s first black-tie gala for children (grades pre-K to five) and their parents and/or grandparents. Municipal Auditorium, $65/children, $85/adult. (941) 923-3093

27 The Players Theatre · Fame Forever VIP luncheon with playwright David DeSilva. The Players Theatre, $23–$100. (941) 365-2494

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28 Foundation for Dreams · Fall in Love with a Dream Eddie Mulock Dream Oaks Camp scholarship event. $150 minimum donation. (941) 907-1111

28 Humane Society of Sarasota County · Hot Dogs and Cool Cats Masquerade gala. Chelsea Center, $175. (941) 955-4131

29 Senior Friendship Centers · Second annual Swinging with Friends Venice Golf Tournament Mission Valley Golf and Country Club, $150.
(941) 955-2122

AND MORE
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. (941) 924-8588 (Tickets go on sale in August; drawing takes place in March.)

Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota · Christmas Wreaths Fresh, live, from
Wisconsin. Call to place order, $25–$35. (941) 928-0682

Second Chance-Last Opportunity · “Share the Light” Annual fund raiser. Michael’s On East, $50. (941) 360-8660

PALS Partners in Education · Five-Star School Award School board meeting hall, free to invitees. (941) 927-9000

St. Martha Catholic School · Hoe Down Western Dinner Dance $25. (941) 953-4181

OCTOBER

1 The Life of Riley Foundation · Golf tournament Laurel Oak Country Club, $150/player; $500/foursome. (941) 923-3093

4 Community Youth Development · Second Annual CYD Golf Tournament Meadows Country Club. (941) 922-5126

4 NAACP Sarasota County Branch · Freedom Awards Banquet Hyatt Sarasota, $80. (941) 355-2097

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5 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota · The Ritz-Carlton Members Club Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, $500/ player. (941) 366-3911

6 Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Florida Suncoast Affiliate · Race for the Cure Nationally sanctioned 5K race. Vinoy Park, $30 prior to Sept. 1; $35 after. (877) 506-6927

7 Loveland Center · Loveland Sings Venice Little Theatre, $15. (941) 493-0016

8 Gulfcoast Fellowship of Christian Athletes · Golf tournament Qualifier for national scramble. Laurel Oak Country Club. (941) 539-6083

11 Ringling College of Art and Design · Annual golf tournament Sara Bay Country Club. (941) 351-5100

12–13 Saint Stephen’s Episcopal School · Athletic Booster Bonanza Weekend Bradenton Country Club. (941) 746-2121

13 American Cancer Society, Sarasota Unit · Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk Sarasota Polo Club, free. (941) 365-2858

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13 Sarasota Magazine presents: Recipe for Happiness Ticket proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels Plus. (941) 747-4655

13 Southeastern Guide Dogs · Silver on the Green Golf Tournament Tara Golf and Country Club, $150; $50 dinner only. (941) 729-5665

13 Trinity Charities · Second Annual AIDS Walk New College campus, free.
(941) 355-0847

13 United Way of South Sarasota County · United Way golf tournament Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club, $75. (941) 408-0595

14 The Sarasota Ballet Association · “Meet Me at the Barre” Historic Asolo Theater, $30. (941) 351-5361

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18–21 Key to the Cure Saks Fifth Avenue. (941) 364-5300

19 Greater Sarasota's Great Kids · Great Kids Fall Fest Fashion Show
Gateway Community Church, $39. (941) 951-2674

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20 The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art · UnGala Gala Ringling Museum, $250. (941) 359-5700 or 351-1660

21 Gloria Musicae · Haydn Out on Siesta Key Featuring Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass with orchestra and soloists. St. Boniface Church, $20/adult; $10/student. Purchase tickets through the Historic Asolo Theater box office, (941) 360-7399.

24 Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center · Annual fall event (941) 365-4545

24 United Nations Association of the United States America, Sarasota-Manatee Chapter · U.N. Day Celebration Luncheon Sarasota Yacht Club. (941) 359-9760

25 American Jewish Committee, West Coast Florida Chapter · Civic Achievement Award Dinner Michael’s On East, $175. (941) 365-4955

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25, Nov. 1–3 Forty Carrots Family Center · Wine, Women & Shoes A four-day event including an evening wine class, luncheon, fashion show, shopping experience and wine tasting showcasing a dozen top women in wine, and intimate wine dinners for patrons and sponsors. The Gator Club, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota; tickets vary by event, $50–$150. (941) 365-7716

26 Hispanic-American Center · Casino Royale Michael’s On East, $100. (941) 955-3934

26–28 ALSO Out Youth · 15th Anniversary Reunion Weekend Metro Coffee
and Wine, Longboat Key Club and TBA, $125. (941) 951-2576

27 American Heart Association · Heart Walk Siesta Key Beach, pledge event. (941) 346-7230

27 Cardinal Mooney High School · Fall Golf Tournament Waterlefe Golf and Country Club, $150. (941) 371-4917

27 Community AIDS Network · Eighth Annual CAN Dance Ballroom champion-ship dancing event. Chelsea Center, $200. (941) 366-0461

27 Laurel Civic Association · Cool Caribbean Nights Silent auction, dinner, dance. (941) 483-3338

27 Mote Marine Laboratory · Oceanic Evening Black-tie gala to benefit Mote’s world-renowned research. Mote Aquarium Courtyard, $250. (941) 388-4441

27 West Coast Civic Ballet · Scary Saturday Night Out Manatee Civic Center, dinner and performance, $60; performance only, $20. (941) 951-0220

28 The Jewish Housing Council Foundation · Kobernick House Art Show & Sale Kobernick House, free. (941) 377-0781

29 Junior Achievement · Sixth Annual J.A. Invitational Golf Tournament The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club. (941) 380-6778

29 The Players Theatre · Frankenstein Ball The Players Theatre, $23–$100. (941) 365-2494

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29 Sarasota County Arts Council · Awards Celebration Downtown Sarasota. (941) 365-5118

NOVEMBER

2 Salvation Army Sarasota Area Command · The Holiday Feast, “Because of You” Dinner, kick-off for the Season of Giving. Michael’s On East, $95, $150, $250. (941) 954-4673.

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2 Sarasota Reading Festival · A Novel Affair Meet-the-author cocktail reception.
Selby Public Library, $75. (941) 906-1733

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3 Sarasota Reading Festival · Author presentations and street festival Five Points Park, free. (941) 906-1733

3 Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast · Denim and Diamonds Dinner and auction. Venice Community Center, $65. (941) 331-4376

3 Loveland Center · Fifth Annual Black-Tie Dinner/Dance Venice Golf & Country Club, $125. (941) 493-0016

3 Manasota SOLVE Maternity Homes · Golf Tournament Tara Golf and Country Club. (941) 748-0094

3 South Florida Museum · Snooty Gala South Florida Museum, $150. (941) 746-4131

3 World Dance Arts Foundation · The Youth Ballroom Blitz The world’s largest gathering of youth ballroom dancing. Hyatt Regency, Orlando, $20. (941) 758-9129

3 The Hermitage Artist Retreat • Lobster Bake The Hermitage Artist Retreat, $125. (941) 475-2098

4 EARS Animal Rescue Sanctuary · Purrfect Caper II The Perfect Caper Punta Gorda, $85. (941) 475-0636

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4 University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee · Brunch on the Bay To celebrate leadership and raise dollars for scholarships. Powel Crosley Mansion, $100; sponsorships available, $1,500–$25,500. (941) 359-4340

5 Children's Guardian Fund · "Let the Season Begin" Ninth annual luncheon and gift bazaar featuring a one-of-a-kind doll house created especially for the event's raffle. Michael's On East. (941) 650-3347

5–7 Ringling College of Art and Design · 2007 Sarasota International Design Summit The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and campus. (941) 351-5100

5–16 Mayor’s Feed the Hungry Program · Communitywide food drive Collection point: Sarasota Fairgrounds. (941) 364-7440

6 Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center · Harvest for Life Michael’s On East, $65; table sponsorships available. (941) 330-2273

7 New College Foundation · Old-Fashioned New England Clambake 29th year. New College
bayfront, $95. (941) 487-4686

8 Agape Flights · Wings of Hope Venice Assembly of God, free; reservations required. (941) 488-0990

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8 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota · Kids’ Night Out Dinner and auction. Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, $250/person; $2,500/table. (941) 366-3911

8 Ear Research Foundation · Hear and Now Dinner, live music, silent auction, gaming. Michael’s On East, $150. (941) 365-0367

8 Girls Incorporated of Sarasota County · A Whole Night of Food and Fashion IV Whole Foods Market, $275/table of four; larger tables add $50/person. $35 tickets available at the door. (941) 366-6646

8 The Foundation for Manatee Community College · Women’s Board Fashion Show Mission Valley Country Club. (941) 752-5390

8 Pregnancy Solutions—A Woman’s Resource Center · Fifth Annual Pregnancy Solutions Banquet Plantation Golf and Country Club, dinner is complimentary; an opportunity to make a financial gift will be extended. (941) 408-7100

9 All Children’s Hospital Guild of Sarasota and Manatee · Ladies Night Out Bunco Knights of Columbus, Fruitville Road, $25. (941) 730-7082

9 New Gate School · “In the Pink” Dining under the stars. New Gate School high school campus, $150. (941) 922-4949, (866) 338-0321

9 The Sarasota Ballet Association · “The Magic of Dance” Featuring a Cole Porter Cabaret. Michael’s On East, $95. (941) 351-5361

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9–11 Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota · Doubles tennis tournament Longboat Key Club, $75/player. (941) 366-3911

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9–18 Sarasota Film Society · 17th Annual International Cine-World Film Festival Presenting 50 of the best feature films from around the world. Burns Court Cinemas, $5/member, $7.50/nonmember. (941) 364-8662

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10 Florida West Coast Symphony · Symphony Season’s Opening Night Dinner
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, $175. (941) 953-4252

10 Hispanic-American Center · Hispanic Festival 17th Street and Hammock Place, free admission. (941) 955-3934

10 InStride Equine-Assisted Therapy · Absolute Aluminum Golf Tournament Lake Venice Golf Club, $65. (941) 412-9333

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10 The Out-Of-Door Academy · 28th Annual Extravaganza Black-tie fund raiser with dinner, dancing and live, silent and online auctions. Dolphin Aviation, $250. (941) 349-3223

11 All Faiths Food Bank · Empty Bowls Thanksgiving Day-related program.
(941) 379-6333

11 K.I.D.S. By The Sea—A division of H.I.S. K.I.D.S. · 10th Annual Great Teddy
Bear Run Sarasota Fairgrounds, $10. (941) 927-7020

11 Manasota SOLVE Maternity Homes · Classic Car Show Gamble Mansion. (941) 748-0094

11 Sarasota Season of Sculpture · Opening Brunch Gala Along Sarasota’s bayfront. (941) 953-4515

12 United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee · Gathering of the Goddesses Luncheon Michael’s On East. (941) 957-3599

Nov. 12–Dec. 29 Art Center Sarasota · Contemporary Arts and Crafts—Holiday gifts Boutique featuring two galleries filled with original works by more than 50 local artists, including drawings, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, hand-painted textiles, cards, prints and more. Art Center Sarasota, free to the public; $2 donation requested. (941) 365-2032