Social calendar

SUNDAY, SEPT. 9

Rally Day at First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale:

First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale will kick off the fall season with the annual Rally Day celebration. Members and nonmembers are invited to this free event. There will be fun for everyone, with live music, familyfriendly crafts and more. Rally Day begins 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Participants are also invited to participate in one of three worship services. 451 Tarpon Drive, Fort Lauderdale. 954-462-6200, firstpres.cc or info@conceptualpr.com

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12

Season opener for Women’s National Book Association:

Bestselling UK author Caz Frear will speak about her book “Sweet Little Lies” at the Women’s National Book Association season opener. Guests welcome. Wine and light bites served. 6:30 p.m. Free. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore, 273 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach. 561-266-0194, bit.ly/ WNBASeasonOpener or programs.wnbasofla @gmail.com SociallyGood to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society:

Monthly community event sponsored by Leadership Broward to highlight a nonprofit in the community. $10. 5:30 p.m. Township, 219 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale. 954-767-8866 or andrew@leadership broward.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 14

Boca’s Ballroom Battle to benefit the George Snow Scholarship Fund:

Eight community leaders will be paired with professional dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studio, they will be given a series of dance lessons to perfect a routine, and then compete for the fundraising “Mirror Ball” trophy at an elegant cocktail reception and dance showcase. The 11th annual Boca’s Ballroom Battle is presented by Squeeze.com. 6 p.m. $185. Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. 561-347-6799, ballroombattle.com or dfeiler@scholarship.org

MONDAY, SEPT. 17

Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Luncheon: The Secret Garden to benefit Meals on Wheels South Florida:

This event will honor the individuals and corporations who donate their time to deliver meals to senior clients, both homebound and at congregate dining sites. Volunteers also spearhead the Meals for Companion Pets Program, which provides pet food to the clients at no cost. Noon. $40; free for Meals on Wheels volunteers. Renaissance Hotel, 1230 S. Pine Island Road, Plantation. 954-714-6922,

mowsoflo.org or info @mowsoflo.org

The Delray Soirée 2018 to benefit Luxury Chamber of Commerce:

Complimentary hors d’ouvres and drink, door prizes. 6 p.m. $30. Harvest Seasonal Grill, 1841 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach. 561-376-0033, jay@referrals.vip

TUESDAY, SEPT. 18

Coral Springs Woman’s Club:

First meeting of the year of the Coral Springs Woman’s Club, which promotes community service, friendship and fun events/ activities. Visitors are always welcome. 7:30 p.m. Cypress Hall, Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Drive, Coral Springs. For information contact Mary Ann Frankle, mafrankle@aol.com, 954-344-0377.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22

Agents of the Future Red Gala to benefit Urban League of Broward County:

Prepare to teleport to the future as the Urban League reintroduces its signature fundraising event, the Red Gala. The event celebrates the accomplishments of local leaders who embody the agency’s mission while raising funds to support children and families in Broward County. 7 p.m. $250. The Diplomat Beach Resort, 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood. 954-584-0777, ulbroward.org/redgala or redgala@ulbcfl.org

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 26

Girl Scouts Lead the Way to benefit Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida:

The Girl Scouts Lead the Way luncheon will honor inspirational women of Broward County. Awards will be presented to three professional women who are leaders in their industry and serve as role models for today’s girls. 11 a.m. $75. Signature Grand, 6900 W. State Road 84, Davie. 561-815-1808, gssef.org or dcrouch@gssef.org

THURSDAY, SEPT. 27

Dine & Dock Celebrity/ CEO & Experience Auction 2018 Humanitarian Awards to benefit American Red Cross Broward Edition:

Barry Skolnick along with First Responders Frank Herrera (Margate Fire Rescue), Captain Matthew Whiteshield (Margate Fire Rescue), Captain Monica Maldonado (Oakland Park Fire Rescue) and Samuel Willson II (Oakland Park Fire Rescue) will be presented with the 2018 Humanitarian Award. The event includes networking, a Champagne VIP reception and the presentation of the Humanitarian Honorees. 5:30 p.m. $350. Pier SixtySix Resort and Marina, 2301 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale. 954-702-9261, redcross.org/southflorida or paula.prendergast @redcross.org