The Life of Riley Foundation Beach Run/Walk. 5K run or 1-mile fun run/walk, Siesta Key Beach, $15/adult; $10/child. Meadows County Club (941) 923-3093.

Make a Wish Foundation of Sarasota Tampa Bay Sarasota Tennis Tournament, Chelsea Center, $40-$125/person. For information (941) 926-9474.

Manasota Solve, Inc. Carnation Day Sales. For information (941) 748-0094.

Mental Health Community Centers, Inc. High Hopes Gala. Elegant dinner dance with silent and live auction, Serendipity Country Club, $125/person. For information (941) 953-3477.

Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary Baby Bird Shower. Gather donations for the 1,000 baby birds the center received every year, Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary, free; donations accepted. For information (941) 388-4444.

Special Athlete Boosters, Inc. Shark Tooth Festival. Festival with food, rides, crafts and exhibits, Venice Pier, $2/person. For information (941) 412-0402.

WEDU Channel 3 Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting, Inc. Speaking of Women's Health. Day-long event focusing on women's health issues, Sarasota Hotel Venue, $50/person. For information (800) 354-9338 or (941) 330-0716.

June 2005

4 - United Cerebral Palsy of Sarasota-Manatee, Inc. Bachelor Ball and Auction. Auction of Sarasota's most eligible bachelors, Michael's On East. For information (941) 957-3599.

4 thru 5 - All Children's Hospital All Children's Hospital Telethon. Multiple event weekend anchored by 22 hours of live television on WFLA News Channel 8, WFLA News Channel 8, Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg Hilton, Tyrone Mall. For information (727) 767-4199.

16 - SOULSPEAK/Sarasota Poetry Theatre SOULQUEST. Informal sessions for people who wish to learn more about SOULSPEAK poetry or who wish to find a more spiritual way to express themselves, 535 Columbia Court. For information (941) 366-6468.

Other events happening in June:

Every Child, Inc. "School Daze" Fashion show and adult prom. Fashion show by Willow 506, dancing after curfew, specialty drinks and voting for a prom king and queen, Michael's On East, $50/person. For information (941) 955-5506.

Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota, Inc. 100 Holes for Charity Golf-a-Thon. Golf tournament where players play 100 holes for pledges, Pinebrook/Ironwood Golf Course, Bradenton, players receive pledges per hole. For information (941) 378-2295, (941) 358-0275, (941) 928-0682.

WEDU Channel 3 Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting, Inc. On-air pledge drive to obtain new members and increase individual financial support, WEDU Studios For information (800) 354-9338 or (941) 330-0716.

WUSF Public Broadcasting Membership drive to increase membership base and maintain financial support, at station studios. For information (813) 974-8624.

Other events happening in June:

Community Youth Development Project Starry Starry Night. Grownup prom featuring dinner and dancing. For information (941) 922-5126.

Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped Golf Tournament, Gala Kick-Off Party, Fishing Tournament for the Physically Challenged, Sarasota Red Sox Game. For information (941) 371-2827.

July 2005

21 - SOULSPEAK/Sarasota Poetry Theatre SOULQUEST. Informal sessions for people who wish to learn more about SOULSPEAK poetry or who wish to find a more spiritual way to express themselves, 535 Columbia Court. For information (941) 366-6468.

Other events happening in July:

Suncoast Foundation for the Handicapped World's Largest Office Party, Parade of Boats, Driver/Sponsor Party, Powerboats by the Bay, Motorcycle Poker Run, Offshore Grand Prix boat race. For information (941) 371-2827.

August 2005

18 - SOULSPEAK/Sarasota Poetry Theatre SOULQUEST. Informal sessions for people who wish to learn more about SOULSPEAK poetry or who wish to find a more spiritual way to express themselves, 535 Columbia Court. For information (941) 366-6468.

28 - Foundation for Dreams, Inc. "StarLight, StarBright, StarNight Gala." Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions, The Chelsea Center. For information (941) 748-8809 .

Other events happening in August:

Miss Latina Program, Inc. Women of the New Millennium 2004-5. Gala and dinner honoring the Latino teacher of the year, Sarasota Opera House, $100/person. For information (941) 966-2820.

Police Athletic League of Sarasota County, Inc. Sarasota Offshore Showdown APBA boat race. National APBA boat race, Siesta Key Beach, free. For information (941) 361-6350.

WEDU Channel 3 Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting, Inc.On-air pledge drive to obtain new members and increase individual financial support, WEDU Studios. For information (800) 354-9338 or (941) 330-0716.

WUSF Public Broadccasting Membership drive to increase membership base and maintain financial support, at station studios. For information (813) 974-8624.