EVENTS
MASTER GARDENER PLANT SALE - Sarasota County Master Gardeners’ 5th annual plant sale, Oct. 10, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., at Bee Ridge Park, 4430 S. Lockwood Ridge Rd., corner of Wilkinson Rd. and S. Lockwood Ridge Rd. Proceeds support the Master Gardener program and its educational outreach programs. Refreshments available from Sarasota County 4H participants. Cash or local checks only; no credit cards. Call Annette Haile at 364-5838 for information.
RUMMAGE SALE - Huge rummage and yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 3, 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m., presented by the 8th-grade students at St Martha’s Catholic School to help fund a trip to Washington, D.C., in May. There will be gently used treasures, clothes, furniture, toys, tools and electronics. Students will be serving coffee and treats in the morning and hot items in the afternoon. Call 953-4181.
GARDEN CLUB PLANT AND BOOK SALE - Annual plant and book sale, Oct. 9-10, 8 a.m.–noon, at the Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd. of the Arts. The event will also feature gardening advice. Call the Garden Club at 955-0875 with questions.
ADOPTATHON SARASOTA - Sarasota in Defense of Animals with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office Animal Services will sponsor a day for adoptions of orphaned county animals on Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Animal Services, 8451 Bee Ridge Rd. (East of I-75). Reduced adoption fees available. Visit www.sdasarasota.com; call 924-2505.
CELEBRATION OF HOPE - The Wellness Community® of Southwest Florida has announced the 2009 Stephen H. Goldman, M.D. Keystone Award winners: Richard (Dick) Gravino and Dr. Scott A. Tetreault. They will be honored during the 2009 Celebration of Hope Dinner & Awards Ceremony, Oct. 21, at Michael’s on East. Tickets may be purchased by visiting www.wellness-swfl.org; by contacting Nancy Hendricks at 921-5539; or via e-mail: nancy@wellness-swfl.org.
WESTCOAST SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE - The 29th school year event will be held Oct. 8, 5-7 p.m. at 403 N. Washington Blvd. Teresa Stanley, singer, actress and Westcoast School alumna, will perform. Call Rosa Stanley at 364-7049.
SEELBACH FUNDRAISER - Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at A.nu.U Salon, for Jenna and Julianna Seelbach, who were injured in a traffic accident in June; 6-year-old Julianna remains in a coma. Haircuts, manicures, pedicures, mini facials and MicroExfoliation treatments offered for minimum donation of $20. Raffles for products and services and a 50/50 raffle. All proceeds go directly to help the Seelbachs. Checks payable to Jenna Seelbach. Call 923-7782 to book an appointment.
PET VACCINATION CLINIC - Woof Gang Bakery in cooperation with Animal Health Services will be hosting a low-cost vaccination clinic Oct. 3, 3-4 p.m. Rabies vaccines as low as $12. Other individual vaccines and packages available. All vaccines to be administered by state-licensed veterinarians. Bakery located at 1809 S. Osprey Ave., Southside Village. Call 312-5233 for more information.
MYAKKA RIVER CLEAN-UP - Dr. Mary Jelks will lead the semi-annual "Myakka River Cleanup" campaign, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-noon, to remove debris in and along the river. Volunteers, especially those with kayaks or canoes, are needed to help clean Florida’s first officially designated "Wild and Scenic River." Call Jelks at 366-0446 or e-mail her at mljelks@gmail.com for details.
ANIMAL BLESSING ON SIESTA KEY - Bring your caged, boxed or leashed pets to St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Rd., Siesta Key, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., for the annual blessing of the animals. Also bring donations of supplies for the Sarasota County Animal Shelter. Refreshments for all will be provided by Boniface Eco-Stewardship Team. Call 349-5616; visit www.bonifacechurch.org.
DOWNTOWN ANIMAL BLESSING - The Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., will hold its annual blessing of the animals, Oct. 4, 3 p.m., in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and founder of the Franciscan order. Bring your animal companions, safely leashed or caged, for blessing and thanksgiving. Church located at corner of Ringling and Palm. Call 955-4263; visit www.redeemersarasota.org.
WINE TASTING - Sample a selection of fine wines, Oct. 1, at South Trail Liquors, 7310 S. Tamiami Tr., across from Mattison’s 41. Call 927-9463.
FARMERS’ MARKETS - Downtown every Saturday, 7 a.m.-noon, at Lemon Ave. and Main St. Call 951-2456. Siesta Key Village every Sunday, 8 a.m.-noon, Ocean Blvd. at Davidson’s parking lot. Visit www.siestafarmersmarket.com.
CLASSES/PROGRAMS
LITTORAL SOCIETY - Kayak/snorkel excursion from Turtle Beach to Point of Rocks, Oct. 6, 9 a.m.-noon. Bring snorkel equipment and sunscreen. Cost: $20-$25. Myakka River State Park kayak trip, Oct. 8, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Cost: $20-$25. Kayak equipment and training provided for all trips. Call John Sarkozy at 966-7308 to reserve space.
AUDUBON SOCIETY - Celery Fields guided bird walk, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. Meet at the gazebo on Palmer Boulevard. Wading birds, raptors and winter migrants will be identified. Suggested donation: $4. Call 355-3119 for more information.
SIERRA CLUB - Caspersen Beach moonlight walk, Oct. 3, with a finger-food potluck at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 4-mile round trip beach walk. Bring appropriate footwear, water, insect repellent. Meet at 4100 Harbor Dr., Venice. Reserve space with Sally at 484-4113. An overnight 5-mile round trip backpack to Mossy Island campground in Myakka River State Park, Saturday, Oct.3, to Sunday, Oct. 4. Meet at 10 a.m. Saturday at 13208 State Rd 72, ranger station. Donation: $5. Reserve space with Mike Pici at 727-798-9227 or revmp777@earthlink.net.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT SERIES - An evening of wine, cuisine and cultural conversation, Oct. 5, 6-9:30 p.m., at The Wine Cellar, Michael’s on East. Speakers: Stanford Mikishi, executive director of the Baryshnikov Arts Center, and Dwight Currie of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art – co-producers of the first Ringling International Arts Festival. Cost: $50. Call 366-0007 to reserve space.
OPERA PROLOGUES - Program series sponsored by the Sarasota Opera Guild, Oct. 19, 7:15 p.m., at Unity Church, 3023 Proctor Rd. Program: "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi. Presenter: Phyllis Lowitt, musician, former college faculty member and Aspen Music Festival lecturer. Cost: $10 at the door. Call Dr. Dorothy Gray at 346-3189 for information.
INSURANCE COURSES - Corporate and Community Development of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, will offer state-approved insurance courses this fall at SCF Lakewood Ranch, 7131 Professional Parkway East. The Accredited Claims Adjuster and the Registered Customer Service four-day courses are held Oct. 20–23, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fee: $355. For more information or to register, call 363-7203 or visit scf.edu/CCD. Maps and directions online at scf.edu/maps.
FST ADULT EDUCATION - A variety of theatre-related, performance-based classes offered at Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave. Call 366-1350 for information.
AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE - One-hour classes for the general public offered by the Community Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing start Oct. 7 and run for 10 weeks at the Human Services Center, 1750 17th St., Bldg. J. Cost: $50. Call Julie Jones at 366-0260 to register.
SOUTH FLORIDA MUSEUM - "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" film series: Oct. 8, "The Thin Man "(1934.) Live music and happy hour at 6 p.m.; screenings at 7 p.m. in the planetarium theater. Museum members: $5; students/seniors, $6; general admission, $8. Cash bar. Museum located at 201 10th St. West, downtown Bradenton. Call 746-4131; visit www.southfloridamuseum.org.
CAI PROGRAMS - Florida Chapter of Community Associations Institute will host a breakfast meeting at Kimal Event Center, 11184 Hughey-Kimal Dr., Venice, Oct. 15. 8 a.m. check-in; programs begin at 8:30 a.m. Topics related to condominiums, cooperatives and homeowner associations. Programs open to CAI members and guests who are condo/home owners, board members, association managers and vendors who serve community associations. Cost: $10 for CAI members; $12 for non-members. Contact CAI office or visit the website for information on costs for Community Association Manager CEU class that follows the breakfast meeting. Registration deadline: Oct. 13, at noon. Participants must preregister for these events at 927-1910 or at www.caiwestflorida.org.
BOAT SAFETY COURSE - A four-evening course will be offered by the Sarasota Power Squadron at the Squadron Bldg., 2814 Hyde Park St., beginning Monday, Oct. 5, and continuing on Oct. 7, 12 and 14. Course will run from 6:45-9 p.m. and will qualify individuals for the Florida Safe Boaters Certificate. Cost: $55. To register, call 400-6467 or e-mail albur103a@yahoo.com.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROGRAM - The Institute for Public Policy and Leadership at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, HOPE Family Services and SPARCC present "Battered Economy, Battered Women – the State of Domestic Violence," Oct. 15, 4-6 p.m., at USF Selby Auditorium, 8350 N. Tamiami Tr. Accreditation for CEU credits. Reception follows the event. Call the USF hotline at 359-4602.
AUDITIONS FOR SENIOR THEATRE - Open auditions for Sarasota Senior Theater musical, "All about Me," to be presented in February. Auditions for dancers, singers and actors 55 years and older will be held Oct. 19 and 26, 1 p.m., at Crocker Memorial Church, 1260 12th St. Call 343-0286 or 330-1754.
SILVER FOXES AUDITIONS - Venice Theatre’s senior outreach troupe, "The Silver Foxes," will hold chorus auditions on Monday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m., at the theatre. Singers 55 years and older encouraged to attend. Participants should bring 16 to 32 bars of sheet music for the audition. No tapes or CDs will be used. Call Sandy Davisson, Venice Theatre’s director of education and outreach, 486-8679.
DANCE FROM THE HEART - Workshop, Oct. 8-Dec. 3 at Faith Church, 1201 N. Beneva Rd. Meets every Thursday, 5:15-6:45 p.m. All ages welcome. Call Gail at 586-3464.
PISTOL COURSE - The Firearms Training Institute of Sarasota will host an NRA First Steps Pistol course on Oct. 10 at the AmericInn Hotel Conference Room, 5931 Fruitville Rd. Class starts at 8 a.m. The 4-hour course will emphasize the safe and proper handling and use of pistols. For details, contact Dr. Gerald Colbert at 706-4358 or drgeraldcolbert@gmail.com or www.ftisarasota.com.
WATERCOLOR AND MORE - A non-traditional approach to painting for beginners, re-starters and intermediate painters. Classes held Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Blue Line Supply, 301 N Central Ave., at the corner of Fruitville Rd. and Central Ave. Cost: half-day classes, $20. Call Maggie Nevens at 343-0430; visit www.maggienevens.com; e-mail: mnevens@verizon.net.
WATERCOLOR CLASS - "Fun with Watercolor" classes taught by Carolyn Merenda, Oct. 7-28, 1-4 p.m., at the South Venice Civic Association, 720 Alligator Dr., Venice. Cost: $65 plus supplies. Register at the center or call Carolyn Merenda at 366-2866.
MEETINGS
REPUBLICAN CLUB - Dinner meeting at the Sarasota Yacht Club, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. Speaker: Marco Rubio, candidate for the U.S. Senate. Call 379-5967 to reserve space.
CORNELL CLUB - "Spirit of Zincks" night with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, Oct. 14, 5:30 p.m., at the Field Club. Cost: $20 with a cash bar. All Cornellians and friends invited to this annual event remembering a famous landmark in Ithaca, N.Y. For more information contact Patty Bettle at 371-5038.
BRANDEIS NATIONAL COMMITTEE - New member reception, Oct. 23, 1:30 p.m., at 464 Golden Gate Point. Call Connie at 929-7422.
SIERRA CLUB - General meeting on Oct. 8, 7 p.m., at the Edson Keith Mansion, Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Tr. Phil Compton of Sierra Club’s Florida office will speak on what is happening in Tallahassee and Washington this fall regarding the critical issues of a climate and energy bill and drilling for oil off Florida Gulf Coast beaches. Bring a friend and a dessert to share at the social afterward. Call Linda Jones at 358-3249.
AUDUBON SOCIETY - Monthly meeting: "Why Malawi?" a travelogue on the birding hot spot Malawi, presented by David Narins, one of the top bird listers in the U.S., Oct. 12, 7 p.m., at the First Congregational Church fellowship hall, 1031 S. Euclid Ave. Call 355-1709 for more information.
USGBC MEETING - Myakka River Branch of the U.S. Green Building Council monthly membership meeting hosted by the Emerging Green Builders Committee, Oct. 15. Registration, 5:30 p.m.; 6 p.m., program begins, at the Academic Building, main auditorium, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2700 N. Tamiami Tr. Panel of 5 Ringling students will challenge the USGBC membership to determine who is up-to-date with green facts. Pre-registration required at www.sustainabletampabay.org. Click on the Calendar of Events pager; contact Ross Russo, EGB committee chair, at ross@jonfswiftinc.com.
STAMP CLUB - Meeting, Oct. 6, 7 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 3975 Fruitville Rd. Call Fran at 739-0908; visit www.SarasotaStampClub.com.
PALM SINGLES - Palm Singles is an over 50s club, not a dating service, to meet and make new friends. Join us for dinner on Mondays and learn of our other activities. Meetings at the Campus Center, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd. For information or reservations, call 924-7430.
YES - Young Entrepreneurs of Sarasota share success strategies every Tuesday, 11:30 a.m., at Clayton’s Siesta Grille, 1256 Old Stickney Pt. Rd., Siesta Key. Cost: $12 at the door, includes lunch. Visit www.yes941.com.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Siesta Key Men’s Group meets at Siesta Beach Shelter, south side of Siesta Beach, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. Open to all. Call 951-6810.
JUST FOR KIDS
LITTLE SPROUTS PRESCHOOL CLUB - Program on "Seeds," Oct. 6, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave. Call 366-5731.
ETC.
BLOODMOBILE SCHEDULE - Call the Suncoast Communities Blood Bank at 954-1600. Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., BJ’s Wholesale Club, 8085 Copper Creek Blvd., University park; Oct. 3, 8-10:30 a.m., Publix-Centergate, 5804 Bee Ridge Rd.; Oct. 4, 8 a.m.-noon, Shriners/Masons, 600 N. Beneva Rd.; Oct. 4, 2:15-4:45 p.m., Publix-Landings, 4840 S. Tamiami Tr.; Oct. 8, 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., The Meadows, 2004 Longmeadow.
October 13th 2009 - 9:15PM