Community Events Calendar

	UPDATED as of 12/3/2008

	December 2008
4	PACE Manatee • “Fundraising Breakfast” www.pacecenter.org/events.htm

	January 2009
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	February
TBA	Anna Maria Island Community Center • “Affaire to Remember” www.islandcommunitycenter.com
4	Manatee Community Foundation • “Spirit of Manatee” Event 11:30am at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium www.manateecf.org
7	ArtCenter Manatee • Fashion Show www.artcentermanatee.org
19	American Red Cross Manatee County Chapter • “The Egret Landing Tour of Homes” Anna Maria Island www.manateeredcross.org
20-22	Service Club • Antiques Show www.manateeserviceclub.com
28	ArtCenter Manatee • “Snatch It” www.artcentermanatee.org/events

	March
TBA	Women’s Resource Center • “Wines on the River” www.wrcmanatee.org
TBA	Planned Parenthood • Annual Dinner www.plannedparenthood.org/ppswcf/
6	Manatee Community Foundation • “PJ's With a Purpose” Event Celebrating Women's Philanthropy 11:30am at the Ritz Carlton, Sarasota www.manateecf.org
6-7	American Cancer Society • “Relay for Life” of Myakka City 6:00pm at Myakka Community Park www.relayforlife.org/myakkacityfl
7	HOPE Family Services, Inc. • "Black and White" Dinner Dance and Auction 6:00pm IMG Academies Country Club at El Conquistador www.hopefamilyservices.org
14	Lakewood Ranch Community Fund • "Under the Tuscan Moon Gala" 6:00pm at the Lake Club, Lakewood Ranch www.lwrfund.org
21	Anna Maria Island Community Center • “Tour of Homes” www.islandcommunitycenter.com
21	Manatee Glens • “Beach Bash” www.manateeglens.com/upcoming_events.htm
21-22	ArtCenter Manatee • “Art at the Ranch” Fine Arts Festival on Main Street in Lakewood Ranch. This festival is free and open to the public. Features more than 100 nationally renowned artists. www.artcentermanatee.org/events
21	DeSoto Celebration • Kick off www.desotohq.com
27-28	American Cancer Society • “Relay for Life” of Parrish & Ellenton 6:00pm at Buffalo Creek Park www.relayforlife.org/ellentonparrishfl

	April
14	PACE Manatee • “Spring Fundraiser” www.pacecenter.org/events.htm
17-18	American Cancer Society • “Relay for Life” of Lakewood Ranch 6:00pm at Lakewood Ranch High School www.relayforlife.org/lakewoodranchfl
18	Meals on Wheels • “Tropical Nights 2009” Location and Time TBD Benefitting Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee www.mealsonwheelsplus.org/events_calendar.htm
24-25	American Cancer Society • “Relay for Life” of Palmetto 6:00pm at Palmetto High School www.relayforlife.org/palmettofl
24	DeSoto Celebration • Ball www.desotohq.com
25	DeSoto Celebration • Parade www.desotohq.com

	May
1	South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium • “Where the Boys Are” www.southfloridamuseum.org
2	Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. • “The Big Race” at Renaissance on 9th, Meals on Wheels PLUS www.bbbssun.org/schedules_events.htm
2-3	American Cancer Society • “Relay for Life” of Bradenton 3:00pm at GT Bray Park www.relayforlife.org/bradentonfl
9	The Foundation for Manatee Community College • “Evening Under the Stars” 8:00pm at the Sarasota Polo Club
12	Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, Inc. • “Tommy Bahama Bungalow Classic” Golf Tournament 11:30am Legacy Golf Club at Lakewood Ranch www.bbbssun.org/schedules_events.htm
16-17	American Cancer Society • “Relay for Life” of Anna Maria Island 3:00pm at Coquina Beach Park www.relayforlife.org/amifl

	June
6	American Red Cross Manatee County Chapter • “Boot Camp Ball” at the Bradenton Auditorium www.manateeredcross.org
13	American Cancer Society • The 6th Annual “Cattle Barons' Ball” 7:00pm -11:00pm at the Bradenton Auditorium www.cancer.org/docroot/PAR/PAR_9_Calendar_Of_Events.asp