We're excited about: Pets, black-tie dinners and scavenger hunts

The following fundraisers are scheduled for Sept. 19 through November. Want to be in this calendar? Call Luann Manderville at 321-242-3613 or send details of your event, including a brief description, time, day, address, cost (if any) and contact phone number at least two weeks in advance to style@floridatoday.com.

• Space Coast Music Festival will be held throughout downtown Cocoa Beach Sept. 18-21. The event includes entertainment by 30 bands, guitar auction, children's activities, village exhibits, and more. Proceeds benefit E.A.R.T.H. Awareness's music in the schools program. $5 wrist bands, $10 for family fun day; and $5 for Country Club Pavilion. Call 321-613-2275.

• Friends of Sally's House golf tournament, to benefit Sally's House, a project of Circles of Care, will be at Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Parkway, Viera, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19. The entry fee is $65. Call 321-403-0480 or email paul.drinkwater@bcso.us.

• 2014 Health First Foundation Golf Classic to benefit Health First Aging Services will be at Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, and at Rockledge Club, 1591 S. Fiske Blvd., at 8 a.m. Sept. 20. Golfers may choose their preferred course on a first come, first served basis. Individual registration is $325. Call 321-434-7353 or visit health-first.org/foundation.

•Paws at the Pier to benefit the Central Brevard Humane Society will be from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 20 at Cocoa Beach Pier, 401 Meade Ave. Includes Paws in the Sand Dog Walk on the beach and features music by Nowhere to Rum, a pet psychic, food, pets contests, vendor village and more. The cost of the Paws in the Sand Dog Walk is $10 per dog and $5 for every other dog in the family. Tickets for Paws at the Pier for are $10 in advance, $15 at the door; $5 for children in advance, $8 at the door. Children ages 6 and younger are admitted at free. Animals must have county tags, proof of current shots and be on a leash or in a carrier. Call 321-636-3343 or visit brevardhumanesociety.com.

• Fall Tea is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Casa Coquina Del Mar Bed and Breakfast, 4010 Coquina Ave., Titusville. Cost is $18. Call 321-268-4653 or visit casacoquina.com.

• Noche de Gala artshow to benefit Children's Hunger Project starts at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at Crane Creek Medical Center. Includes art, wine, live entertainment, and food. Evening attire is suggested. Call 954-394-0795 or visit reyeslaughlin.com.

• A Cultural Arts Showcase, hosted by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra, EGAD.MainStreet and The King Center for the Performing Arts, will be from noon to 6 p.m. Sept. 21 at the King Center in Melbourne. The event will feature performances throughout the day from local arts groups, including two free family concerts featuring by the Brevard Symphony Orchestra at 2 and 4 p.m. There also will be displays in the King Center Rotunda with entertainment performed by various artists in the Studio Theatre. More information is available at culturalartsshowcase.com.

• Space Coast Republican Club will host a meeting at 11:15 a.m. Sept. 24 at Red Lobster on Merritt Island. Featured speaker will be Daniel McKnight. More information is available by calling 321-264-2634.

• Castellon Plastic Surgery will host the Botox, Bubbles and Bling at 6 p.m Sept. 24 at Eau Gallie Yacht Club, 100 Datura Drive, Indian Harbour Beach. Includes champagne, food, demos, costume jewelry, and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit Brevard's Cattle Barons' Ball that supports the American Cancer Society. Registration is required, call 321-729-9909 or visit drcastellon.com.

• Riverview Pilot Club will host Roast, Boast 'n' Toast at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at La Cita Golf and Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville. The event includes Brevard County Commissioner Robin Fisher, master of ceremonies Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, and many speakers sharing their fun stories about Robin Fisher. The cost is $75 and includes a buffet. Proceeds benefit Aging Matters. Call 321-720-2277.

• Business Resource Council of the Cocoa Beach Regional Chamber of Commerce will host 26th annual Business Champion of the Year Awards at 5:30 p.m. Sept 26 at Radisson Resort at the Port, 8701 Astronaut Blvd., Cape Canaveral. Dinner and awards will begin at 6:30 p.m. General admission is $45 or $125 for two reserved seats and recognition at event. Call 321-459-2200 or visit cocoabeachchamber.com.

• Hacienda Women's Guild will host an introductory luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 26 at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club. The goal of the organization is to help young women move from crisis and poverty to stability and self-sufficiency. Cost is $50. For reservations or more information, call 321-752-3170.

• Jeremy Siskind concert to benefit American Jazz Pianist Competition starts at 3 p.m. Sept. 27 at Atlantic Music Center, 25 S. Wickham Road, Melbourne. Jeremy Siskind, the winner of the 2012 Nottingham International Jazz Piano Competition and the second place winner of the 2011 Montreaux Solo Piano Competition will perform. Tickets are $50. Call 321-768-2221 or visit atlanticmusiccenter.com.

• The Space Coast Charity Scavenger Hunt to benefit the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m Sept. 27 at locations around Brevard. For details call 321-514-3951 or visit spacecoasthunt.com.

• Space Coast Cancer Foundation will host its eighth annual Daffodil Gala from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 27 at Heritage Isle Clubhouse, 6800 Legacy Blvd., Melbourne. Features French food and cirque styled entertainment. Sponsorships start at $500. Proceeds benefit Space Coast Cancer Foundation. Call 321-474-5770 or email dawnf@spacecoastcancer.com.

• Ascension Catholic School will host Casino Night benefit from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Sept. 27 at Ascension Catholic social hall at 2950 N. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. Tickets are $50 and include games, prizes, food, music, dancing, raffle, and more. Proceeds benefit the students who attend the school. Call 321-254-5495, ext. 3003.

• Rock the Casbah Havana Nights, a fundraiser for Club Esteem, will be 7:30-midnight Sept. 27 at Matt's Casbah, 801 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne. The black-tie optional event features gourmet foods, desserts, seated dining, open bar, specialty mojitos, cigar lounge, music by Blue Stone Circle and dancing. Tickets are $125. Contact Jen Ottomanelli, Club Esteem, 321-298-8381 or funddevelopment@clubesteem.org. More information is available at clubesteem.com.

• North Brevard Charities Sharing Center will host its our rifth annual Main Artery Fundraiserat 7 p.m. Sept. 27 at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa. Tickets are $75. Call 321-383-3026. All proceeds will support families and individuals in Brevard County.

October

• Networking on the Green golfing event begins at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at La Cita Golf and Country Club, 777 Country Club Drive, Titusville. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $350 for a team of four; $90 per person; and $20 for the lunch and networking event only. Proceeds benefit Titusville Area Chamber of Commerce. Call 321-267-3036.

• Purses With a Purpose, a fundraiser for Serene Harbor, starts at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 3 at Crowne Plaza Hotel Melbourne Oceanfront, 2605 N. SR A1A, Melbourne. Includes lunch, live auction, designer purses, silent auction, raffles, vendor expo, meet and greet with Columba Bush, the former first lady of the State of Florida, and Tiffany Carr, the CEO of the Florida Coalition against Domestic Violence. Tickets are $55. Call 321-726-0402 or visit sereneharbor.org.

• Links of Hope benefit dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 2729 Lipscomb St., Melbourne. A silent auction will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ticket are $30 per person.Register by Sept 23. Proceeds benefit Links of Hope. Call 321-690-0080 or visit linksofhope.net.

• IAP Charity Golf Tournament, shot gun start with a scramble format, starts at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne. $80 per player. Sponsorships start at $50 and up. Proceeds benefit Partners in Education Program and Brevard Schools Foundation. Call 321-784-7211 or visit iapws.com.

• Mopars of Brevard classic car club will host a Rock & Roll Revival dance at the Melbourne Auditorium, 625 E. Hibiscus Blvd., at 8 p.m. Oct. 4. Features include raffles, car show outside and a few inside the auditorium, and music by Cactus Jack & the Cadillacs. Proceeds will benefit Nana's House. The cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Call 321-728-8249 or visit nanaschildrenshome.com.

• Titusville Goes Pink Bowl-A-Thon will be from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at River Lanes Family Entertainment Center, 800 SR 50, Titusville. Tickets are $20 per person or $100 for a team of five. Proceeds benefit Space Coast Cancer Foundation. Call 321-607-1610.

• Viva Brevard Gala to benefit Brevard Hispanic Center will be from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place. The cost is $65 per person and $100 per couple. Call 321-507-7442 or visit vivabrevard.com.

• Merritt Island Rotary Club and Space Coast Cancer Foundation will host the Puttin' on the Pink from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at Veranda Room, 105 McLeod, Merritt Island. The cost is $65. Includes entertainment by Eirinn Abu. 1920's attire is suggested. Proceeds will benefit Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Call 321-302-8186.

• The fourth annual Gathering of Friends to benefit Brevard Neighborhood Development Coalition will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 4 at the home of Rick and Teresa McNeight. Includes gourmet food and wine, entertainment and silent auction. Tickets are $250 per person. Send checks to BNDC, 1151 Masterson St., Melbourne. 321-253-4214 or visit BNDCserve.org.

• The Palm Bay Rotary will host a Moonshiner's Ball from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 4 at the Space Coast Harley Davidson. Tim Smith from the Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners" show will be the special guest. The event will include music by Sweetwater Junction and Last Chance, food and moonshine sample tasting. All proceeds go to local charities and the National Fallen Firefighter's association. The event is co-presented by the City of Palm Bay. Asmission is $40 or $150 for two VIP tickets and can be purchased at www.palmbayrotary.net

• Party in Pink to benefit breast cancer prevention begins at 2 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Clemente Center on Florida Tech campus at 150 W. University Blvd., Melbourne. Special guests are Fabio Barros and host Susan Vallette. Call 321-544-2907.

• A Signature Chefs Auction will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 at Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place, 200 Rialto Place. Area chefs will prepare signature dishes paired with wines and spirits. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes. Call 321-426-6230 or visit marchofdimes.com/floridaevents.

• Pink Ribbon Fest will be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 9 at at the Exploration Tower, 670 Dave Nisbet Drive, Cape Canaveral. Includes beed and bathtub race, shrimp eating contest and a fundraising walk. Proceeds benefit the Space Coast Cancer Foundation. Call 321-514-8657 or visit portcanaveral.com.

• The Great Tastes at Suntree, which benefits Children's Hunger Project, will be at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Suntree Country Club. Tickets are $30. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Suntree. Proceeds benefit Children's Hunger Project, Boys and Girls Club of Temple Terrace and Promise of Brevard. Call 321-242-6230.

• The Southern Women's Show will be Oct. 9-12 at the Orange County Convention Center, North Concourse, Hall B. The show includes jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, gourmet treats and more. In addition to shopping, the event features runway fashion shows, cooking classes and speakers. Guests include Randy Fenoli from "Say Yes To The Dress" and Kevin Harrington from "Shark Tank." Show hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $12$6 for children 6-12 and free for children younger than 12. Discount tickets available at Walgreens. Call 800.849.0248 or visit southernwomensshow.com.

• Bow Wow Wow will be from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 at West Melbourne Community Park, 3000 Minton Road. Parade starts at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Also includes prizes and games. Animals must be on a leash at all time. Donations benefit the South Animal Care Center. Pet supplies and pet food are welcome. Admission is free. Call 321-837-7779.

• The Women's Center will host its second annual Dude Looks like a Lady fundraiser, an event during which Brevard men embrace their feminine sides, from 6 to 10 pm. Oct. 10 at Cocoa Beach DoubleTree Hotel, 2080 N. Atlantic Ave. Sheriff Wayne Ivey will be master of ceremonies for the event. Call 321-242-3110 (Melbourne), 321-607-6811 (Titusville) or visit womenscenterinbrevard.org.

• North Brevard NAACP will host its annual Freedom Fund Banquet will be held on Oct. 17 at Holiday Inn Space Coast Convention Center, 301 Tucker Lane, Cocoa, at 6:30 p.m. Florida Supreme Court Justice James E.C. Perry will speak. Dinner is 7 p.m. This years theme is All in For Justice and Equality. $45 for adults; $25 for youth 18 and younger. Dress in semi-formal. Call 720-8933.

• Health First Foundation will host the 13th annual Grape Escape from 6-11 p.m. Oct. 18 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. The event will raise money for a Heart and Vascular Hybrid Suite at Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center. This year's theme is La Dolce Vita — The Sweet Life, to celebrate Italian food, culture and great Italian wines. Sponsorships range from $1,250 to $25,000, and all sponsors are invited to the Wine Down After Party sponsored by Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne. For more information, call the Health First Foundation at 321-434-7353 or visit health-first.org/foundation.

• Sanlahi will host a Masquerade Ball to promote Philippine culture at the Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road, from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 18. The cost is $40 per person. $30 covers the cost of dinner and the other $10 will be donated the Sanlahi Scholarship Fund to benefit students in Brevard and the Phillipines. Call 321-960-5454 or visit sanlahi.org.

•Silver Belles Luncheon and Fashion Show will be11 a.m. Oct. 22 at The Brennity at Melbourne, 7300 Watersong Lane, Viera. Tickets are $30 per person. Registration is required. Fashions are provided by Stein Mart. Proceeds benefit the South Brevard Sharing Center. Call 321-253-4026.

• The Jess Parrish Medical Foundation's annual benefit begins at 8 p.m. Oct. 24. The Latin Fusion-themed event "Feel the Rhythm of the Night" gala, to benefit the Women's Center North Guild, will be at LaCita Country Club in Titusville. The event is hosted by GrayRobinson, P.A., William A. Boyles & Troy A. Kishbaugh. Includes the feel of Latin American with Latin music, and dancing. Tickets are $100 per person. Sponsorships start at $350. Call 321-269-4066 or visit parrishmedfoundation.com.

• Making Strides Against Breast Cancer starts at 8 a.m. Oct. 25 at Space Coast Stadium, 5800 Stadium Parkway, Viera. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. The is no fee to walk, but participants are expected to raise money through donations. Call 800-227-2345 or visit acsevents.org.

• Joe Lamers Memorial Golf Tournament will be at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at the Indian River Colony Club in Viera. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. $80 per person. Sponsorships avail. Includes Par 3 poker, putting contest, yard stick contest and mulligans. Chance to win a set of irons. Proceeds benefit the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School. Call 321-773-2783, ext. 124.

• Concours del Sol, the fall fundraiser to benefit Haven for Children will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at at private residence on Merritt Island. Tickets are $150 per person and must be purchased in advance. The event will be feature 20 cars from postwar to prewar European. Make checks payable to The Haven Guild,c/o Mary Dru Bowman, 211 Pine Tree Drive Indialantic, FL 32903. Call 321-508-3621 or visit thehavenforchildren.org.

• The Children's Hunger Project, Project Hunger and United Way of Brevard will host the second annual Child Hunger Summit from 9-11 a.m. Oct. 28 at the Holiday Inn-Viera. Call 321-446-8941 or email sarah@thechildrenshungerproject.org.

November

• The Association of the United States Army Space Coast Chapter will host a golf tournament at Duran Golf Club, 7032 Stadium Parkway, Melbourne, with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 1. Registration will open at 7:30 a.m. The cost is $80 per person. Call 321-784-7362 or register online at ausaspacecoast.org.

• Jazzoo will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Brevard Zoo. It will feature live music, food and drinks. Proceeds will benefit the zoo's missions of conservation, education and animal care. The cost is $70 for zoo members and $75 for non-members. Call 321-254-9453 or visit brevardzoo.org.

• Junior League of South Brevard will host its 30th annual Festival of Trees Nov. 14-16 at the Foosaner Art Museum, 1463 Highland Ave. Melbourne. A gala will be from 7-10 p.m. Nov. 14. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15 and noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 16. The museum will exhibit commissioned trees and paintings for auction, designed by local artists, interior designers and florists. Signature trees, wreaths and additional designer trees will be in the Educational Center. Pictures with Santa and children's crafts will be in the Harris Auditorium. Admission is $5. Children younger than 2 are admitted free. Call 321-254-0672.

• Petty's Suntree, 6115 N. Wickham Road, Melbourne, will host A Taste of Petty's, a food, wine and beer tasting event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 15. Proceeds will benefit Cancer Care Centers of Brevard. The cost is $10. Call 321-752-0400.

• A Sundance Christmas home tour and festival by Spade & Trowel Garden Club will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 19 at a home off South Tropical Trail on Merritt Island. The home will be decorated by Something Different in Cocoa Village. There will be crafts, a bake sale, Slow and Low food truck and music. Call 459-0518, 631-2445 or 631-9752.

• Mad for Bling, a dinner and dance to benefiting the Brevard Library Foundation, will be from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 22 at the Suntree Country Club. Tickets are $100 per person; $175 per couple. Call 321-633-1887 or visit brevardlibraryfoundation.org.

• American Cancer Society will host its Cattle Barons Ball, starting at 6 p.m. Nov. 22, at the Lansing Island clubhouse, Indian Harbour Beach. The Western chic event will feature auctions, entertainment and dancing. Call 321-253-0361.

• BIMDA's banquet and dinner event following a daylong medical conference will be Nov. 22 at Hilton Melbourne Rialto. The evening will feature a Greek theme. Call 321-952-0853 or 321-795-5200 or visit bimda.com.

December

• The Lettermen will perform a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 4at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 3050 N. SR A1A, Indialantic. The event will benefit Catholic Charities of Central Florida for the homeless. Tickets are $25- $45. Call 321-724-1388 or visit homelessheart.org.

• The Chandlery, 911 E. New Haven Ave., Melbourne, will host a Christmas party from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4. Proceeds benefit the Children's Home Society of Brevard. Admission is free. Call 321-726-0192 or visit thechandlery.com.

• Martinis and Mistletoe, sponsored by the Melbourne Area Chamber of East Central Florida, will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5at Rosner Chevrolet, 800 S. Harbor City Blvd., Melbourne. Local bars compete for the best martini. Call 321-724-5400.

• Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine golf tournament will be Dec. 5 at Suntree Country Club, 1 Country Club Drive, on Friday. Lunch and warm up begins at 11:30 a.m., and tee off is at 1 p.m. The cost is $125 per person, or $500 per foursome. Call 321-639-5813 or email audrey.joiner@scvim.org.

• The Women's Center South Guild will host a holiday brunch honoring from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10. There is no charge for the brunch, but guests are asked to bring a gift card to be given to Women's Center clients. Call 321-253-9355 or email rosemarypbain@msn.com.

• New Year's Eve Gala Dinner/Dance with the Swingtime Big Band will be 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31 at Holiday Inn Melbourne-Viera, 8298 N. Wickham Road. Tickets are $100, $900 for a table for 10. Call 321-501-3722, email info@melbournemunicipalband.org or visit melbournemunicipalband.org.