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n Charities/Fundraisers<br />
Sept. 8 — The Gala<br />
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International<br />
Drive, Orlando, hosts Hope and Health<br />
Center of Central Florida Inc.’s annual The<br />
Gala, formerly called the Headdress Ball.<br />
This year’s event is themed “Mystic Island”<br />
and includes the Faces of HIV, live entertainment<br />
and dance performances. Guests are<br />
encouraged to wear island-themed outfits.<br />
Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $250, with proceeds<br />
benefiting Hope & Health. For more information,<br />
call 407-645-2577, ext. 110; or visit<br />
www.hopeandhelp.org/gala.<br />
Sept. 16 — Season Gala<br />
The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare<br />
Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, hosts the<br />
30th Anniversary Season Gala, including foodtasting<br />
stations, a one-night-only cabaret, an<br />
auction and more. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: $150-<br />
$250, with proceeds benefiting the theater. For<br />
more information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1;<br />
or email boxoffice@orlandoshakes.org.<br />
Sept. 24 — Change Maker Impact Awards<br />
The Ballroom at Church Street, 225 S.<br />
Garland Ave., Orlando, hosts Heart of<br />
Florida United Way’s inaugural Change Maker<br />
Impact Awards, starting with the Community<br />
Connection Speed Networking Reception<br />
to connect individuals looking for meaningful<br />
volunteer opportunities with nonprofits in<br />
need of skilled volunteers, board members and<br />
committee leaders. The networking reception<br />
is followed by dinner and an award show.<br />
Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $80. For more<br />
information, email liveunited@hfuw.org or visit<br />
www.hfuw.org/event/changemaker.<br />
Oct. 6 — Tales & Tails Gala<br />
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd.,<br />
Orlando, hosts the 22nd annual Tales & Tails<br />
Gala, including dinner, dancing, live entertainment<br />
and an auction. This year’s theme is “It’s<br />
the Great Gala, Charlie Brown.” Time: 6-10<br />
p.m. Cost: $250, with proceeds benefiting<br />
the Southeast Region of Canine Companions<br />
for Independence, which places assistance<br />
dogs, free of charge, for people with disabilities.<br />
Sponsorships are available. For<br />
more information, call 407-522-3300 or visit<br />
www.cci.org/galacelebration.<br />
Oct. 13 — Dream Village Gala<br />
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate,<br />
1500 Masters Blvd., ChampionsGate, hosts<br />
the ninth annual Sunshine Foundation Dream<br />
Village Gala. Time: 6-11 p.m. Cost: $150.<br />
For more information, visit sunshinefoundation.<br />
org/2018gala.<br />
Oct. 13 — Happy Days Soiree<br />
Howl at the Moon Orlando, 8815 International<br />
Drive, hosts the Dave’s House Happy Days<br />
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Soiree, including food, drink, games, and silent<br />
and live auctions. Dress is upscale casual with<br />
a rock vibe. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $100, with<br />
proceeds benefiting Dave’s House, a provider<br />
of affordable permanent supportive housing<br />
for individuals with serious mental illness and<br />
co-occurring disabilities. For more information<br />
or to purchase tickets, visit daveshouse.org.<br />
Oct. 20 — Night On Broadway Ball<br />
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal<br />
Orlando, 6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando,<br />
hosts the 2018 Night on Broadway Famous<br />
Faces Masquerade Ball, including interactive<br />
entertainment, gourmet dining, fine<br />
wine and spirits, costume contests, live and<br />
silent auctions, dancing and more. Time:<br />
6:30-11 p.m. Cost: $250, with proceeds<br />
benefiting Shepherd’s Hope and its mission<br />
of providing free and compassionate care<br />
to the uninsured. For more information, visit<br />
shepherdshope.org/masquerade-ball.<br />
Oct. 25 — JA Business Hall Of Fame<br />
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive,<br />
Orlando, hosts Junior Achievement of Central<br />
Florida’s 41st annual Mid-Florida Business<br />
Hall of Fame. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $250,<br />
with proceeds benefiting students in Central<br />
Florida. Sponsorships are available. For more<br />
information, visit jacentralfl.org.<br />
n Classes/Programs<br />
Through Dec. 20 — Life Info For Elders<br />
The Albertson Room at the Orlando Public<br />
Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, hosts<br />
Third Thursday Seminars, life information for<br />
elders. Topics include “Art of Meditation,”<br />
“Paying for Long-Term Care,” “Researching<br />
and Evaluating Agencies and Facilities,”<br />
“Understanding Probiotics,” “Blue Zone Tips<br />
to Staying Healthy,” and “Essential Smart<br />
Phone Apps for Elders.” A complimentary<br />
lunch is provided for the first 70 who register.<br />
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. For more<br />
information, call 407-836-7446 or email<br />
officeonaging@ocfl.net.<br />
Aug. 28 — D&D At The Library<br />
The Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St.,<br />
Winter Garden, hosts D&D at the Library, when<br />
participating teens-adults learn what Dungeons<br />
and Dragons is all about. Materials are provided;<br />
however, attendees can bring their own<br />
dice and books if preferred. Time: 6:30-9 p.m.<br />
For more information or to register, visit attend.<br />
ocls.info/event/938586.<br />
n Events/Performances<br />
Through Aug. 31 — Art Exhibition<br />
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education<br />
Center of Florida, 851 N. Maitland Ave.,<br />
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