AUGUST

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES

The Black and White Ball Gala Auction is August 19, and the black-tie dinner features both silent and live auctions. This event raises funds for programs at the Boys & Girls Club. bgclsc.org

September

FLORIDA’S HOMETOWN USA PROGRAM, INC.

The 31st Miss Leesburg Scholarship Program will host a pageant in September for girls ages 4-19. Pageants are held all day. missleesburg.com

LAKE CARES FOOD PANTRY

Birdies and Burgers Golf Tournament is Sept. 9 at the Country Club of Mount Dora. Attendees enjoy golf, as well as a delicious burger lunch while supporting Lake County residents in need. lakecares.org

LRMC FOUNDATION

The 20th annual Go for the Green Golf Tournament is Sept. 15 at Mission Inn Resort and Club. Business professionals and community leaders enjoy a day of networking, relaxation, and friendly competition to raise funds for the Leesburg Regional Medical Center Foundation. centralfloridahealthalliance.org

October

Deaf Service Center Of Lake County

The Fall Flower Festival in October is held at the center’s office. The event features a butterfly encounter, and local gardeners and growers donate plants for purchase. The center provides deaf, hard-of-hearing, and speech-impaired individuals with programs and services. deafandhearingservices.org

HAVEN OF LAKE AND SUMTER COUNTIES, INC.

The 23rd annual Domestic Violence Luncheon, planned for Fall 2017, offers a catered lunch, a guest speaker (domestic violence victim), a 50/50 drawing, and live and silent auctions to raise funds for the Leesburg Regional Medical Center. havenlakesumter.org

LAKE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER’S CHARITY

October is the time to Turn Lake County Pink. During the month-long fundraiser, a pink fire truck is displayed at various Lake County events, serving as a mobile tribute to Lake County women who have battled breast cancer. Firefighters wear pink uniform shirts, and the public can purchase those shirts to raise money for local cancer programs. lakefirefightercharity.org

Lifestream Behavioral Center Foundation

The organization’s annual gala is in October. It is a fun-filled, themed evening with live and silent auctions. A 501(c)(3) organization, LIfeStream is committed to raising awareness and promoting the well-being of our community by seeking financial support through fundraising, gifts, service, and other voluntary activities. lsbc.net