Events

The Home Sweet Home Gingerbread Committee, together with The Salvation Army, invites you to this festive community event focused on raising awareness, resources, and empowerment to change the cycle of generational poverty.

Join us for the 63rd Annual Mrs. Santa Luncheon and Fashion Show, a beloved holiday tradition, this year benefiting the Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Enjoy a festive afternoon featuring a luncheon, silent auction and fashion show, with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital physicians, staff and families taking the runway, followed by the special crowning of our next Mrs. Santa. Together, we’ll welcome the holiday season while making a meaningful difference for the children and families the hospital serves. This year’s event supports the Center for Behavioral Health at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. Through comprehensive, evidence-based care, specialists help children and teens navigate mental and behavioral health challenges, build coping skills and thrive. Program: 10:00AM - Holiday Pop-Up Shop hosted by Dillards 11:30AM - Program begins, Fashion Show to follow Festive Holiday Attire Encouraged!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening with Johnny Rawls and R.A.I.N! We, the Gathering of Women and the Spirit of Tampa Bay Community Choir, are thrilled to present an incredible night of music and dining on December 17, 2026. Experience the soulful blues sounds of Johnny Rawls, coming all the way from Pervis, Mississippi, at the stunning Isla del Sol Golf and Country Club in St. Pete. Tickets are just $75, which includes a delicious 5-course sit-down dinner. Alongside Johnny Rawls’ mesmerizing blues performance, enjoy the phenomenal harmonies of the acapella group R.A.I.N. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to enjoy exceptional live entertainment in a beautiful setting. Reserve your seat today and prepare for an evening filled with great food, soulful music, and community spirit!