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Friday, Sept. 11
Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County Annual Meeting
Runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts. Meet community and business leaders, entrepreneurs and concerned citizens, and discuss issues affecting the future of the county. Registration is free. Visit edcsarasotacounty.com.
Friday, Sept. 11
Club Scene
Runs from 7 to 10 p.m. at Lee Wetherington Boys & Girls Club, 3100 Fruitville Road. Community Youth Development and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County present “Club Scene” for teens entering sixth through eighth grades. There will be music, a game room and refreshments served. Admission is free. Call 366-7940.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Electrify the Island
Runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway. Explore electric vehicles and other eco-friendly technologies in the Sarasota-based kickoff of National Drive Electric Week. Electrify the Island will showcase a plug-in electric vehicle expo, ride-and-drive sessions for visitors to test vehicles, vendors focused on sustainability and energy efficiency and educational booths. Mote admission is not required. Call 388-4441.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12 & 13
Rockin' Wings Festival
Runs from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, at Payne Park, 2050 Adams Lane. The first ever Rockin' Wings Festival will feature wings from around Sarasota. Each participating restaurant will enter wings into a blind taste test. For entertainment there will be tribute bands, a motorcycle thrill show and play area for children. Admission is $5 for adults; free for children 12 and under. Call 219-8410.
Sunday, Sept. 13
Back to School Open House
Runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Road. Parents looking for an alternative to traditional religious school education are invited to attend the church's Back To School Kick-Off Party. The event is open to all and provides an opportunity for parents to learn about the curriculum of the religious education program. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served and a giant slip-n-slide will be available for kids. Admission is free. Call 371-4974.
Singles on the Go
Runs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Faith Presbyterian Church, 1201 N. Beneva Road. A representative from the Sarasota Audubon Society will speak. Contact Barb Hahn at 266-9802.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Selby Poetry Café
Starts at 6 p.m. at Selby Public Library, 1331 First St. Join a discussion of contemporary and classic verse. This month will spotlight “Slow Lightning” by Eduardo C. Corral. Admission is free. Call 861-1175.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Celebration of Brewing
Runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Morton’s Gourmet Market, 1924 Osprey Ave. Enjoy an afternoon sampling more than 50 craft beers, rare imports and ciders from around the world. Morton’s chefs will be on hand with beer-friendly cuisine. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 on the day of the event. Call 955-9856.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Dr. Nik: A Selekt Retrospektive
Starts at 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Court. Meet the man behind the decorated bicycles on display throughout town. Dr. Nik will have his many bicycles will be on display, as well as his hand-crafted puppets and work from his Tribal Mask Series, his Relative Musician Series and his Ringling Museum series. Entertainment will include a puppet performance and Joe Bruno's "New Orleans Hot Dogs" with Guest Vocalist Synia. Tickets are $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Call 587-6588.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Social and Singers
Starts at 9:45 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 Pineapple Ave. Vocalists from the Sarasota Opera will perform for guests in the Peterson Room of the Sarasota Opera House. Coffee and pastries will be served. Admission is free. Visit sarasotaopera.org.
Friday, Sept. 18
Friday Fest
Starts at 5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 Tamiami Trail. Take in the final Friday Fest of the summer with an evening of music on the bayfront with a performance by Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul featuring The Hellacious Horns. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food and drink vendors are available; outside food and drink is prohibited. Admission is free. Visit vanwezel.org.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Redeemer Alzheimer's Support Group
Starts at 10 a.m. at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave. On the third Thursday of each month, members of the community are welcome to take part in this Alzheimer’s support group. The group meets in Room 209 of Gillespie Hall. Admission is free. Call 955-4263.
