30 - Mote Marine Laboratory Oceanic Evening. Annual black-tie gala with proceeds benefitting Mote's research centers, Mote Aquarium Courtyard, $200/person. For information (941) 388-4441, ext. 305.

Other events happening in October:

Camp Florida Fish Tales Annual golf tournament. For information (941) 921-9182.

Family Network on Disabilities of Manatee/Sarasota, Inc. Hunsader Farms pumpkin festival. Children's area game booths and prizes, Hunsader Farms, call for admission price. For information (941) 378-2295.

Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary Wildlife Safari-fest. Continuous programs concerning wildlife and the environment, with a kids fun area, safari food and drink, boat rides, animals, artists, authors and photographs, Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary, $10 adults, $5 children 4-17. For information (941) 388-4444.

Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) Angel Fund. Annual mailing to those who have helped or expressed interest in doing so. For information (941) 312-0400.

November 2004

1 - Designing Women Boutique Calendar Girls Cabaret. Elaborate fashion show cabaret, boutique and luncheon, Asolo Theatre, $50-$100/person. For information (941) 366-5293.

4 - Ear Research Foundation Hear and Now Fundraiser. Dinner, live music, silent auction and world-renowned jazz musicians, $150/person. For information (941) 365-0367.

5 - Sarasota Reading Festival "A Novel Affair". Author reception where guests mingle with accclaimed authors. Lavish hors d'ouevres and open bar, Selby Public Library, $50 to $200/person. For information (941) 906-1733.

6 - South Florida Museum Snooty Gala. Elegant black-tie dinner to support Snooty the manatee and the museum's educational programs, South Florida Museum, $150/person. For information (941) 746-4131, ext. 14.

6 - Sarasota Reading Festival Street festival, Five Points Park, free. For information (941) 906-1733.

6 - Manasota Solve, Inc. Classic Car Show, Gamble Mansion. For information (941) 748-0094.

7 - Sarasota-Manatee Jewish Federation Super Sunday Community Phone-a-thon. For information (941) 371-4546.

7 - University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Brunch on the Bay. Brunch held on the bayfront on campus to recognize companies and individuals who have contributed as sponsors to support local scholarships, College Hall, USF Sarasota/Manatee Campus, $1,500-$25,500/sponsor; $700/table, $75/person. For information (941) 359-4694.

11 - Westcoast Center for Human Development Founder's Fund-raising Luncheon, $42/person. For information (941) 365-7543.

12 - Make a Wish Foundation of Sarasota Tampa Bay "Night of the Iguana". Dinner, dancing, casino and auctions, Terminal II, Tampa, $125/person. For information (813) 288-2600.

13 - Senior Friendship Centers Fall Festival. Daylong community fair highlighting services for seniors in Sarasota County, Senior Friendship Center, free. For information (941) 556-3213.

13 - Sarasota Season of Sculpture Bayfront Opening. A grand opening attended by many of the exhibiting artists, exhibit runs through May 31, 2006, Downtown Bayfront. For information (941) 331-2008.

13 - The Out-Of-Door Academy Extravaganza. A themed dinner gala featuring a live and silent auction, Laurel Oak Country Club, $175/person. For information (941) 349-3223.

13 - Operation Serving Children Annual golf tournament, Serenoa Golf Club, $100/person. For information (941) 379-9755.

13 - Florida West Coast Symphony, Inc. Opening Night Gala. Elegant dinner celebrating the opening night of the symphony's 56th Masterworks season, Van Wezel Grand Foyer. For information (941) 953-4252.

13 - Laurel Civic Association, Inc. Cool Caribbean Nights. Silent auction, dinner, dance, Sandra Sims Terry Community Center, $75/person. For information (941) 483-3338.

13 - Humane Society of Sarasota County, Inc. Hot Dogs and Cool Cats. Roaring '20s-themed gala featuring live and silent auctions, raffles, live entertainment, food, dancing and fun for all, $150/person. For information (941) 955-4131.

14 - All Faiths Food Bank Empty Bowls. Thanksgiving Day-related program, Phillippi Creek Mansion. For information (941) 379-6333, Aundria Shooks.

17 - The Wellness Community-Southwest Florida Goldman Keystone Awards Dinner. For information (941) 921-5539 Jay Lockaby.

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.

18 - The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art Third Thursday at Cá d'Zan. For information (941) 359-5733.

21 - Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County, Inc. Baby Steps Sunset Beach Walk. Beach walk to raise funds for emergency transportation for Healthy Start clients to access medical care and other services, Siesta Beach. For information (941) 373-7070.

28 - Westcoast Center for Human Development Annual Anniversary Concert, $18-$125/person. For information (941) 365-7543.

30 - Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, Inc. High Tea-Luncheon and fashion show, Philllippi Estate, $45/person. For information (941) 365-3913.

30 - Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, Inc. Safe Sex and the City. Dinner, entertainment and dancing, $50/person. For information (941) 365-3913.

Other events happening in November:

Literacy Council of Sarasota, Inc. Spell-a-Bration. Adult spelling bee where executives compete, team sponsors. For information (941) 955-0421, Amanda Harvey.