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October 2013

Latin Night (October 5)

At 7p.m., join Starlight Ballroom and Dance Center for dinner, live music, and dancing at 414 W. Main St., Leesburg. This fundraiser for the Lazarus Free Medical Clinic in Wildwood will feature Latin music from The Castillo Kids and Voces Libres. Tickets are $100 per person; attire is semi-formal. Information: 352.350.0598 or erin@pg-cf.com

Buses n’ Backpacks 8K and 5K

A fun walk/ run in partnership with Unity in the Community. The event starts and finishes at Clermont’s Waterfront Park. The course is flat and fast on the South Lake Trail on beautiful Lake Minneola. It is a great family affair from 9a.m. to 3p.m. Information: 352.243.1155

Annual Red Hat Luncheon & Health Fair

Join Action 9’s Todd Ulrich for a special luncheon program from noon to 2p.m., but come early to visit vendors and health care booths. Doors open at 10:30a.m. Accent Entertainment’s DJ Ronn Redd will provide music. Cost: $30. Location: Lake Receptions. Information: 352.253.3270

Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Multiple fun activities, including live performance art, a photo booth, silent auction, and raffle tickets, are planned. Submit pictures or names of your loved ones who have battled cancer for a special display. Make sure to wear your pink T-shirt and be in front of Michael’s Couture Salon in downtown Leesburg for a special group photo and a flash mob to “I Will Survive.” From 5–8p.m. Information: 352.787.2767

Signature Chefs’ Auction for The March of Dimes

Local chefs will feature samples of their signature dishes during this evening reception to benefit The March of Dimes. Adding to this unique evening are once-in-a-lifetime packages during both silent and live auctions, as well as live entertainment. Tickets: $50 for individual; $450 for a table of 10. From 6–9p.m. Location: Mission Inn Resort & Club. Information: 352.942.3780

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LifeStream’s Gala of Hope

The Vegas-themed event will feature superior cuisine, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. All proceeds benefit LifeStream Behavioral Center to provide much-needed services to those who otherwise could not afford them. Tickets: $100 per person/ $1,000 for a table sponsor of eight. Location: Lake Receptions. Information: 352.315.7512

Brunch with the Doctors (October 18 and 25)

Join Drs. Richard Bosshardt and Peter Marzek for an open discussion exploring options to help rejuvenate and enhance your natural beauty using state-of-the-art procedures that will result in beautiful, natural results. Door prizes and refreshments. 9:30–11a.m. Locations: The Waterfront Inn, Lake Sumter Landing/ Oct. 18; Katie Belle’s, Spanish Springs/Oct. 25. Information: 352.742.0336

Fourth Annual Florida Tandem Rally (October 25–27)

The Florida Panthers Tandem Club will host tandem bicycle riders and other tandem clubs for the rally, which will include 25 to 49 mile-long rides. Events begin at the Waterfront Inn, Lake Sumter Landing. Registration fee for a tandem team is $175 and includes an ice cream social on Friday; lunch and buffet dinner on Saturday; and continental breakfasts. Information: floridatandemclub.org or 352.750.9754

Memory and Movement Case Manager/Social Worker Symposium (October 25–26)

During the two-day event, health care employees can earn up to 12 continuing education units (CEUs). The event is for care coordinators, certified disability management specialists, discharge planners, social workers, nurses, and educators. On Friday, attendees can enjoy a reggae concert from 7:30-9:30p.m. featuring local orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Williams. Location: Mission Inn Resort & Club. Information: 352.751.8385

We Can Weekend (November 2)

Free local event for those affected by cancer. If you are coping with cancer or are a cancer survivor, you and your family are invited to attend this one-day educational retreat. Attend educational seminars, learn about community programs, and experience a day of renewal and positivity with others. Location: Harbor Hills Country Club. Information: 352.259.2200 or www.rboi.com

Angel Flight Southeast Pilots Award Gala and Golf Tournament (November 10–11)

Held at Arlington Ridge Golf Club, the Pilots Awards Gala on Sunday will honor the volunteer pilots who help provide more than 3,000 free flights every year for people needing necessary medical care. Teams participating in the golf tournament on Monday are assigned a sport celebrity or VIP who joins the foursome on the course. Several additional activities are planned for the day of golf, including a chance to win $1 million for a hole-in-one. Information: 352.326.0761 or www.angelflightsoutheast.org/events

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