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Also in this issue:
Magical Women: From the Court to the Community | Faces of Philanthropy | Vanessa Welch's compassion for children has led to a long term relationship with the Pediatric Cancer Foundation | The women of Chantecaille create luxurious makeup and skincare products that are good for you and the earth | Susan Johnson’s remembrances of dress up parties and the fancy life | Beauty, Body & Spirit | Weddings | Photos from community and charity events and more …

From casual gatherings to black-tie balls, Central Florida non-profits and organizations offer a variety of events that entertain and inform. Here are some upcoming highlights. Click below to find out more information ...

November 6
The second annual Chez Couture brunch and fashion presentation from 9am - noon to benefit the Foundation for Foster Children. For info call 407-422-4615.

November 7
The 3rd Annual Neanderthal Ball from 7 to 11 pm to benefit of the Orlando Science Center, the Ball is a fun, interactive gala with a real diamond dig in Dino Digs Hall, dining and open wine bar under the stars on the Science Center Terrace and lots more. For info and tickets visit www.osc.org.

November 7
The Junior League of Greater Orlando presents Harvest Hustle 5k Run / Walk in Baldwin Park. (plus free Kids Fun Run). If you don't want to run or walk you can be a "ghost runner" and still get the t-shirt. Donate non-perishable food items to the drive being conducted at the event.
www.jlgo.org/orlando/npo.jsp?

November 12
The Friends of the Jewish Pavilion and Susie Kleiman present a champagne reception and fashion show featuring the entire Neiman Marcus Collection at 11am in the store. For information visit www.jewishpavilion.org.

November 14
Island Hop: A Special Olympics Florida Evening of Island Adventure, held at Gaylord Palms, 6pm featuring island cultures from around the globe filled with entertainment, regional cuisine and fun surprises. For info visit www.specialolympicsflorida.org/islandhop or call 1-800-322-4376.

November 16
The Enchant and Empower Luncheon at the Orlando Marriott from 11:30am to 1:00pm with honorary chair Tom Yochum will benefit MicheLee Puppets' educational programs for children. Tickets are $50 and table sponsorships are available. For information contact Nadia@micheleepuppets.org or call 407-898-7925. www.micheleepuppets.org

November 21
The 2009 Tales & Tails Gala is an event you 'paws-itively' don't want to miss! The evening at Rosen Shingle Creek will feature a special program by a Canine Companions for Independence graduate, silent auction, cocktails, dinner and entertainment by Jungle Jack Hanna and his animal friends. To order tickets or donate an item to the auction, visit www.cci.org/talesandtailsgala.

November 22 & 23
The Florida Hospital Foundation's Golden Gala XXIX, one of Central Florida's largest fundraising events, will be held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort with live and silent auctions, dinner and entertainment by Grammy- and Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson. The Golden Gala XXIX Pro-Am Invitational is a two-day scramble held at Disney's Palm and Magnolia golf courses. For sponsorship information or to make a reservation, contact Jon Nobles at 407-303-9637 or jonathan.nobles@flhosp.org.

December 5
The N. Donald Diebel Jr., MD Good Samaritan Fund will hold its annual Vegas-style casino gala -A Night For Champions, at the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando beginning at 6 pm with a Rat Pack celebration (ties are optional). For more info contact: peter.diebel@nddgsf.org
www.nddgsf.org.

December 6
The South Seminole Hospital Women's Advisory Council of South Seminole Hospital presents its 2009 Ornament Ball to benefit Women's Health at South Seminole Hospital and Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Florida from 6:30pm to 10:30pm at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs to heavy hors d'oeuvres and live band for dancing. Call 407-353-5061 or mstilepro@aol.com.

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