Social Calendar

SUNDAY

Beacon of Hope 5K Run/ Walk to benefit Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: In memory of Kevin P. Enterlein.

7:30 a.m. $35. Tiger Shark Cove Park, 13800 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington. 561-6030835, beaconofhope wellington.com Thanksgiving Basket Brigade: More than 500 volunteers will deliver meal packages to 1,250 Broward County families in need. Support by making a donation of $25 to sponsor a meal for a family of four. 8 a.m. Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center, 1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. 954-728-1095, childrensdiagnostic.com Nosh Fest to benefit Feeding South Florida and the JFS Cupboard: Enjoy delicious tastes from local restaurants, food trucks, live music, community marketplace and children’s activity/ games area. Admission is 5 non-perishable food items per person or $5. 11 a.m. Temple Beth Emet, 4807 S. Flamingo Road, Cooper City.

954-680-1882, noshfest.org Peppermint Bark & Brunch: Benefits Tri-County Animal Rescue's emergency medical fund to assist in the rescue, rehabilitation and re-homing of animals. 11 a.m. $350. Trump International Golf Club, 3505 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach. 561-6820700, tricountyanimal rescue.com

THURSDAY

Holy Cross Hospital Fort Lauderdale Turkey Trot: 5K run-walk benefits Leadership Broward Foundation, Inc. and the Helena Ramsay Soaring Leader Scholarship. 6 a.m.

$20. D.C. Alexander Park, 505 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale.

561-302-6902,bit.ly/ TurkeyTrot18

SATURDAY

Red Feather Society Cocktail Reception to benefit Town of Palm Beach United Way: 6 p.m. Findlay Galleries, 165 Worth Ave., Palm Beach. 561-655-1919, palmbeachunitedway.org.

NOV. 27

Business and Professional Breakfast to benefit Town of Palm Beach United Way: Guest speaker Jason Redman, author of “The Trident,” about his 21-year career and journey in leadership with the U.S. Navy SEAL Teams.

7:30 a.m. Breakers Palm Beach, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. 561-655-1919, palmbeachunitedway.org Christmas on Las Olas: Annual holiday festival benefits Florida Children's Theater, Museum of Discovery and Science, Junior Achievement, Salvation Army and Miami City Ballet. 5 p.m. on East Las Olas Boulevard between SE Sixth and SE 11th avenues, Fort Lauderdale.

954-258-8382, lasolas boulevard.com

NOV. 28

7th Annual Soaring for Children Cocktail Reception — Winter White Wonderland: Benefits Voices for Children of Broward County that provides foster care services for children. 6 p.m. $125. The Venue, 2345 Wilton Drive, Fort Lauderdale. 954-3679185. voicesbroward.org Read Together Palm Beach County Finale to benefit Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County: Meet Dave Barry, author of “Best. State. Ever. A Florida Man Defends His Homeland.” 6:30 p.m. Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach.

561-767-3370, LiteracyPBC.org

NOV. 29

‘Men of Style’ Features Food, Fashion & Fun: Benefits various charities, including Kids In Distress, HANDY, and Leadership Broward, etc.

6 p.m. $75. Twelve influential men work the runway to support philanthropic causes. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd. 954-564-1036 or

galleriamall-fl.com/mos18

NOV. 30

Celebrate the Wonder to benefit Women in the Window International: Music, dance, art and inspirational stories.The non-profit has worked with more than

4,000 impoverished and disenfranchised women from

30 countries in face-to-face training from preventive health to leadership development and human rights advocacy. 7 p.m. Royal Poinciana Chapel, 60 Cocoanut Row, Palm Beach. 561-2495377, womeninthewindow -intl.org

Wee Dream Ball: Benefits Florence Fuller Child Development Centers. Features dining, entertainment, auctions and dancing. 6 p.m.

$300. Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. 561-391-7274, ffcdc.org/special-events/ wee-dream-ball

DEC. 1

Merry Mutts & Festive Felines ‘Howliday’ Fundraiser. Proceeds benefit Broward County Animal Care and Adoption, 6 p.m. $75. Includes appetizers, cocktails, silent auction and adoptions. 2400 SW 42nd St. Fort Lauderdale. 954-590-0055. petsbroward.org

Swedish Women’s Educational Association Christmas Bazaar. Includes food court and kids’ corner, 11 a.m.; Santa arrives at noon; dance around tree, 1 p.m., plus raffle and shopping till 3 p.m. Enjoy Swedish sandwiches, baked goods, cheeses, arts and crafts, etc. $10. First United Methodist Church, 625 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton.

561-877-2952.

Nautical Nights, 63rd Annual Toyland Event: Benefits Junior Welfare Society. Proceeds raised support a full year of stop-gap funding for individuals and families experiencing a temporary setback. 7 p.m. $150-$200. Features dinner stations, open bar, silent auction, raffle, etc. Lauderdale Yacht Club, 1725 SE 12th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-849-3884, juniorwelfaresociety.org

4th Annual Tower Shoot: Proceeds benefit the Hunger Relief Program of the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County. Start time: 8 a.m. Ticket price: $2,500 for one shooter; $100 per guest for lunch. Pine Creek Sporting Club, 23721 NE 48th Ave. Okeechobee. 561-683-3287, bgcpbc.org

DEC. 2

Fort Lauderdale Historical Society and the Seminole Tribe of Florida celebrate Native American artists. 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. Meet the artists, listen to a panel discussion at

2 p.m.; with live readings of historical poetry and prose; and purchase art works. Limited tickets $125. RSVPs strongly suggested: 954463-4431. New River Inn Building, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. fortlauder dalehistoricalsociety.org

DEC. 5

Holiday Luncheon & Boutique: Benefits Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center. 10:30 a.m.

$200. Shop exclusive boutique items or buy raffle tickets. The Sailfish Club, 1338 N. Lake Way, Palm Beach.

561-712-9221. opportunity pbc.org

DEC. 6

Holiday Open House at the Gift Shop: Stroll through the Historical Society museum and gift shop. Members receive 15-percent discount on full-priced items. 5 p.m. Boca Raton Town Hall, 71 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton. 561-395-6766 or bocahistory .org

DEC. 7

Toys For Tots Holiday Luncheon: Bring an unwrapped toy. Members and guests welcome, 11:30 a.m.

$46. RSVP: American Association of University Women,

312-316-6229. Coral Ridge Country Club, 3801 Bayview Drive 308, Fort Lauderdale. pompanoscholar @yahoo.com

Women of Distinction legacy luncheon honors distinguished leaders: Benefits the March of Dimes.

11:30 a.m. Honors and celebrates women philanthropists and entrepreneurs in South Florida. $150. Signature Grand, 6900 State Road

84, Davie. 754-300-2617, marchofdimes.org.

13th Annual ‘Ribbons for the Children’ party: Benefits the Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center. Features an art exhibit and silent auction to honor World AIDS Day, 6 p.m. $75. RIVA Residences Fort Lauderdale, 1180 N. Federal Highway. 954-7281095. childrensdiagnostic .com

Fashion, Passion & Inspiration: Fashion show honors Marilyn Swillinger and benefits the Parkinson Foundation, presented by the South Palm Beach Chapter. 11 a.m.

$150. Includes fashion show and luncheon. Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton. 561-9621702, parkinson.org/south palmbeachcounty

DEC. 8

JAFCO Jacob’s Ladder Award Gala: Benefits children served by Jewish Adoption and Family Care Options, 7 p.m. $350. The Polo Club of Boca Raton, 5400 Champion Blvd. jafco.org/ events/jacobs-ladder-award -gala or 954-315-8696. SFPC Toys in the Sun Run to benefit the James, Jr. Fund and Joe DiMaggio’s Children’s Hospital: Motorcyclists ride from Festival Marketplace (2900 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach) to Markham Park (16001 W. SR 84, Sunrise). Ride begins at 9:30 a.m. Markham Park gates open at 8 a.m. Concert by Bret Michaels, car show, vendors, food. Participation/ admission $20 (with an unwrapped toy) or $30 (without a toy). toysinthe sunrun.com

JAN. 5

The Policeman’s Ball: A black-tie dinner and dance to honor the Palm Beach Police Dept. and James Patterson. Proceeds benefit Police Foundation scholarships to dependent children of officers and employees. $750. 6:30 p.m. The Mar-a-Lago Club, 1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. 561-820-8118, pbpf.us

JAN. 9

Sacred Heart School 9th Annual Tea: Ten percent of ticket sales benefit the Sacred Heart School Scholarship Fund. Features a fashion presentation, 2 p.m., with beauty tips and tricks.

$100. Saks Fifth Avenue, 172 Worth Ave., Palm Beach.

561-379-4593. sacredheart schoollakeworth.com

6th Annual Palm Beach Medical Briefing Luncheon: Proceeds support research at The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation.

$550. 11:30 a.m. The Breakers, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. 888-944-4408, questforthetest.org.