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Saturday, Aug. 6
Back-to-School Backpack Brigade
Runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota 3100 Fruitville Road. The Tiny Hands Foundation, along with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers, will fill 1,500 backpacks with school supplies to be provided to community children in need. Volunteers of all ages are invited to help. Visit tinyhandsfoundation.org/backpack-brigade or call 343-8023.
Monday, Aug. 8
2016 CutAThon
Runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at One Sarasota Tower, 2 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 804. Cutting Loose Salon will bring its stylists out of the salon for a day to fundraise and cut hair to benefit Wigs for Kids. A hair donation is welcome but not required to participate. Cost is a $10 minimum donation. Proceeds will be donated to Wigs for Kids. Visit cuttingloose.net.
Democratic Club Sunset Cruise
Starts at 6:30 p.m. at Marina Jack Plaza. Join the Democratic Club of Sarasota for a cruise around Sarasota Bay aboard Le Barge Tropical Cruises leaving from Bayfront Drive between Marina Jack and O’Leary’s. Funds raised will support the annual Newtown Luncheon in September, the Presidential Election Victory Party and continued Democratic outreach.Tickets are $25. Visit sarasotadems.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 9
Election 101
Runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Fogartyvilly Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court. Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections, Kathy Dent will give an overview of the elections process and answer questions in time for the Aug. 30 primaries. Admission is free. Contact Arlene Sweeting 941-545-5635
Saturday, Aug. 13
Superhero Skate Bash
Runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at Stardust Skate Center, 2571 12 St. Dress in your favorite superhero costume and get free admission. There will be games, contests, races, prizes and school supply giveaways. Regular admission is $8 plus skate rental. Visit stardustskatecenter.net.
Tuesday, Aug. 16
AJC 2016 Summer Lunch & Learn Series
Runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East, 1212 S. East Ave. AJC Director of International Jewish Affairs Andy Baker will discuss the resurgence of anti-Semitism, security threats and challenges for Jews in Europe. Tickets are $28 and include lunch. Reservations are required. Call 365-4955, or email sarasota@ ajc.org.
Sunday, Aug. 7
Very Merry Jerry Day
Runs from 4 to 9 p.m. at 525 Kumquat Court. WSLR 96.5 hosts the eighth annual celebration of the music of the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. This is a family-friendly event with kids’ activities and local vendors. Attendees can bring their own chairs and T-shirts for tie-dying. Tickets are $10. Call 894-6469.
Saturday, Aug. 13
Musica Sacra Cantorum
Starts at 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S. Palm Ave. The Musica Sacra Cantorum will perform two timeless masterworks, Vivaldi’s “Gloria” and Durante’s “Magnificat” with harpsichord and cello, under the direction of Dr. Robert Parrish. Tickets are $15 per person. Visit MSCChorus.org.
Thursday, Aug. 4
Namastray Yoga
Starts at 6 p.m. at Cat Depot, 2542 17th St. Enjoy yoga with the inspiration of Cat Depot cats in the room with certified yoga instructor Veronika Schachtner. Bring your own yoga mat. Cost is $10 as a donation to Cat Depot. Call 366-2404 or email [email protected].
Saturday, Sept. 24
Siesta Key Triathlon
Starts at 7:30 a.m. at Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Road. Start training now for the 32nd annual Siesta Key Triathlon. The event benefits the Sarasota YMCA Sharks swim team. Registration is $69 for individuals; $120 for teams of three that sign up by July 31. Visit sarasotaymca.org/siesta-key-triathlon.
