Every year in October, the NOPE Pinellas Candlelight Vigil brings the community together to remember those lost to and suffering from substance abuse. We hold the annual vigil to reduce the stigma surrounding addiction so that those suffering with the disease will openly seek help. It is a time for hope and comfort, to know that you are not alone. The Memory Wall serves as a memorial where attendees may hang a photo of someone lost to an overdose or other addiction. The placement of messages and notes helps to lift our hearts in memory of our loved ones. The wall is a space to pause in silence as we remember those who no longer struggle with their addiction. The vigil program includes inspirational messages from local leaders and performances by local high school chorus.  The night closes with a keynote speaker and the lighting of candles. The vigil is open to anyone and everyone in the Tampa Bay area. We encourage families and high school students to attend.

The FARA Energy Ball is a high-energy gala that brings together hundreds of supporters to raise funds for critical research into Friedreich’s ataxia (FA). Guests enjoy delicious food, drinks, dancing, and entertainment, all while supporting FARA’s mission. The event also features a silent and live auction, with proceeds benefiting FARA’s research programs and the USF Health Ataxia Research Center.

Our annual Fall into Fashion will be on Wedneday, October 23, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00pm at the Shanna and Bryan Glazer Jewish Community Center with fashions by Dillard’s. ​ All net proceeds benefit the two charities we serve, Metropolitan Ministries and Joshua House. ​

Our 2024 TGH Gala is taking place at the JW Marriott Water Street on Saturday, October 26. Sponsorship and ticket information is available on our website.

Gather a team of four friends and test your skills in Water Pong, Mario Kart, Flip Cup, Stein Holding and more. Team names and themes are strongly encouraged. Tour Stops: 12:00 PM Registration and Continental Brunch at Bon Appetit Restaurant (148 Marina Plaza) Dunedin House of Beer (927 Broadway) Reboot Arcade & Bar (248 Scotland St.) Honu Restaurant and Tiki Bar (516 Grant St.) Sonder Social Club (966 Douglas Ave.) Soggy Bottom Brewing Company (600 Main St.) Ticket Prices: - 1 ticket: $55  - Team of 4: $200 Tickets include a drink at each bar, snacks and pizza. All proceeds benefit the pediatric programs and units at the hospitals of Morton Plant Mease.

Funds raised from the Gala will provide financial assistance to at-risk animals and fund life-saving treatments, while our advocacy and second chance programs promote the importance of animal adoption!  We thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness and generosity.  

At The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light The Night we gather as a community to celebrate, honor, and remember those touched by blood cancers. Friends, families, schools, corporate teams, and sponsors join together to bring light to the darkness of cancer. The funds raised by this community fund lifesaving research, advocacy and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Join us in the fight to cure cancer!

Pavilion XXXVIII: Sky unfolds as a celestial gala on Saturday, November 2, 2024. The Tampa Museum of Art invites you to ascend toward the infinite this year. We embrace Tampa’s open skies to symbolize our institution’s limitless horizons and aspirations. In this distinguished black-tie affair, contributions will bolster the Tampa Museum of Art’s commitment to making art more accessible to all, ensuring its reach extends to every corner of our community, particularly those in need. The proceeds will further fuel the Museum’s dedicated outreach initiatives, designed to ignite the spark of creativity in everyone. Join us for this grand tradition and celebration of the Tampa Museum of Art’s innovative art education endeavors that serve our diverse community. Pavilion XXXVIII: Sky aims to fortify the Museum’s vision of art for everyone, heralding a boundless future for the Tampa Bay area enriched by the arts.

Join Ready for Life for our 2nd Annual Ready to Shuffle on Thursday, November 7th, 2024, from 6-9PM at the historic St. Pete Shuffleboard Club! Experience an evening of shuffleboard fun, competitive shuffleboard games, a curated selection of gourmet food trucks, and live DJ entertainment.

Party on the Plaza Featuring #NOFILTER Saturday, November 9 from 7pm – 10pm Early-bird Tickets: $25 Week-of Price/At the Door: $30 $125 VIP Tickets available. $100 Member VIP Tickets*