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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22

The Galleria's “Dog Days” will benefit Abandoned Pet Rescue, The Pet Project, United Dog Rescue, Good Karma Pet Rescue, Furever Family Rescue, Humane Society of Broward County and Saving Sage Animal Rescue. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale invites pet lovers and fur babies to celebrate the dog days of summer during its fourth annual “Dog Days” event. Benefiting seven local pet organizations, Dog Days features an adoption expo and the Fashion Hounds runway show hosted by NBC6’s Kelly Blanco and Adam Berg. Advanced Fashion Hounds registration can be made by emailing michael@goodmanpr.com. Free. 6:30 p.m. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale, 2414 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-446-0813, galleriamall-fl.com/dog-days-2018/ or michael@goodmanpr.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

Hispanic Women of Distinction Charity Luncheon will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Broward. Honoring 12 South Florida Latinas and a Latina Pioneer with a luncheon and runway fashion show. Complimentary “mojito,” silent auction, business expo, Latin entertainment and awards presentations. Presented by Latina Style, Bank of America and AARP Florida. 11 a.m. $95. Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. 954-601-6550, hispanicwomenofdistinction.com or hispanicwomenlunch@aol.com

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24

Chefs Up Front Fort Lauderdale will benefit FLIPANY. FLIPANY will host its annual “Chefs Up Front” fundraising dinner this August at the W Fort Lauderdale. This popular epicurean adventure showcases the talent of 10 of South Florida’s most acclaimed chefs, who prepare a five-course signature dinner tableside for their guests. 6 p.m. $250. W Fort Lauderdale, 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 954-636-2388, http://www.chefsupfront.org or info@flipany.org