Community Events Calendar

	UPDATED as of 1/25/2010

	January 2010

7 - 28	South Florida Museum • Click here for upcoming "Extraordinarily Human" Film Series For more information call: Amara Cocilovo at 746-4131 x 11 www.southfloridamuseum.org
7	Saint Stephen's Episcopal School • Community Open House - to preview the new "green" Middle School 4:30-6:00pm RSVP by January 4 to jsabo@saintstephens.org
13	South Florida Museum • "The Maya Mystery 2012" Click here for details 7:00-9:00pm Bishop Planetarium Theater For more information call: Amara Cocilovo at 746-4131 x 11 www.southfloridamuseum.org
29	Manatee Education Foundation • 3rd Annual "heART & Soul Gala" - Live Art Auction featuring Manatee County high school student art. To benefit art programs and high school student scholarships in Manatee County School District. 6:00pm at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club For information please call 708-8770 ext. 2149 www.manateeeducationfoundation.com

	February 2010

4 - 25	South Florida Museum • Click here for upcoming "Extraordinarily Human" Film Series For more information call: Amara Cocilovo at 746-4131 x 11 www.southfloridamuseum.org
5	South Florida Museum • "Vinology 4" An evening filled with opportunities to eat, drink, laugh and learn. Wines and Beers from around the world paired with small bites from the area's best restaurants. For more information call: Kelly Foster at 746-4131 x 14 www.southfloridamuseum.org
17	Manatee Community Foundation • 5th Annual "Spirit of Manatee Awards" - A Celebration of Giving 11:30am at the Bradenton Municipal Auditorium www.manateecf.org
19	TideWell Hospice • "Compassion in Caring Award" 11:30am - 1:00pm at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets: $75 Please call 552-7551 www.tidewell.org

	March 2010

12	PACE Center for Girls • "Party in Paradise" 7:00-10:00pm at the home of John Horne and Amanda Edge Tickets: $75 Please call 751-4566 www.pacecenter.org/manatee
19	The Wellness Community • 2010 Night of Hope - "The Family Goes Legit" Interactive true Italian-style Gala 6:30pm at Michael's on East Tickets: $175 Please call 921-5539 www.wellness-swfl.org
20	Hope Family Services • 13th Annual "Black & White" Dinner, Dance & Auction Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch For more information please call 747-8499 www.hopefamilyservice.org
26-28	DeSoto Seafood Festival • www.desotohq.com

	April 2010
10	Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee • "Tropical Nights" Enjoy food, live music, entertainment, raffles, auction and more 6:00pm at the home of Mary Ann & Darrell Turner in The Loop of Northwest Bradenton. Tickets TBD Please call 749-0100 www.mealsonwheelsplus.org/events_calendar.htm
23-26	19th Annual Florida Winefest & Auction • Caring for Children's Charities www.floridawinefest.org
23	DeSoto Ball • www.desotohq.com
24	DeSoto Parade • www.desotohq.com