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● Architecture Sarasota is hosting the 10th annual Sarasota MOD Weekend Festival on Nov. 3-5 to celebrate the legacy and global impact of the Sarasota School of Architecture. MOD Weekend will center around the centennial of renowned Sarasota School architect Victor Lundy, honoring him with an exhibition and symposium that trace his life and legacy. For information, a schedule of events, and tickets, visit architecturesarasota.org/mod-2023.

● The 83rd annual Sarasota Garden Club Flower Show, “Ghostly Gala,” is today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SGC, 1131 Boulevard of the Arts. Admission is free. Exhibits include Design (“Spooktacular”), Horticulture (“Double, Double, Toil and Trouble”), and Education (“Hocus Pocus”).

● Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, 6135 Beechwood Ave., in Sarasota is having a Fall Festival today from 4-7 p.m. with pumpkin decorating, “Trunk or Treat,” games, and hot dogs . ... Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church, 4826 McIntosh Road, in Sarasota is hosting a Halloween event today from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with face-painting, pumpkin decorating, games, a create-a-scarecrow contest, and food.

● The Plantation Community Foundation is hosting a Casino Night fundraiser on Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at Plantation Golf & Country Club. The event supports people, groups and organizations in the Venice, Englewood, Northport and South Sarasota County area. Info: PlantationCommunityFoundation.org; pcfoundation500@gmail.com; 941497-4826.

● Choral Artists of Sarasota’s 45th season begins with “Veteran’s Day in Song” on Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave., in Sarasota. Joining Choral Artists is Sgt. Major (ret.) Bob McDonald, a baritone and veteran of the U.S. Army Chorus in Washington, D.C. Info/tickets: ChoralArtists Sarasota.org; 941-387-4900.