SEPTEMBER

September 13
Community Outreach Celebration: River Hoops Rally hosted by Crossover Mission, 3 p.m. at its Center for Excellence in partnership with the IRSC Pioneers men’s basketball team, Boys & Girls Clubs of IRC, Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Youth Guidance and other organizations dedicated to serving local children and families. Free; public invited. CrossoverMission.org

September 13 to October 12
Inshore Catch-Photo-Release Fishing Tournament to benefit Environmental Learning Center education and conservation efforts focused on the Indian River Lagoon, with Captains’ Meeting 6 p.m. 9/13 and Heartbeat Celebration 4 p.m. 10/13, both at the ELC.  A Lionfish Derby, a state-wide, no-holds-barred lionfish harvesting extravaganza occurs concurrently. DiscoverELC.org

September 14
Veterans Council Clay Shoot Fundraiser, 8 a.m. check-in & breakfast at Vero Beach Clay Shooting Sports to support programs and services.  $175; $30 lunch only. VeteransCouncilIRC.org.

September 14
Treasure Coast film premiere of Preconceived, a documentary exploring “pervasive and often overlooked influence of Crisis Pregnancy Centers, 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship hosted by the Initiative for Reproductive Justice. Free.

September 14
Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce Roaring Twenties Gala and 31st annual Lifestyle & Media Auction, 6 p.m. at the Polish American Club, with dancing, silent & live auction, food and speakeasy. $75 & $85. SebastianChamber.com

September 17 & 18
The Learning Alliance and Moonshot Community Action Network present the documentary “Sentenced,” exploring the epidemic of childhood illiteracy, doors open 5:30 p.m. 9/17 at Vero Beach Theatre Guild and 9/18 at North IRC Library, followed by refreshments and discussion. Free but tickets required. MoonshotMoment.org

September 21
Lines in the Lagoon Junior Fishing Tournament, 7 a.m. lines in/2 p.m. lines out, followed by 3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony at Walking Tree Brewery to awareness of our endangered Indian River Lagoon. LinesInTheLagoon.com

September 21
International Coastal Cleanup Day, 9 to 11 a.m. at 24 waterfront park locations throughout the county. Coastal-Connecitons.org

September 21
Main Street Vero Beach and the Vero Beach Film Festival present Casablanca Movie Night, 4 p.m. at Majestic 11, with photo-ops and a glass of complimentary champagne. $10. MainStreetVeroBeach.org

September 21
Boots on the Beach to benefit Boot Campaign programs to honor and restore lives of veterans and military families, 5:30 p.m. at Riomar Golf Club, with cocktails, dinner and keynote speaker U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran Clint Bruce. $300.  BootCampaign.org

September 27
Fashion for Freedom fundraiser, 7 p.m. (6 p.m. VIP includes catered Ukrainian food) at IR Charter High School, with and fashions from Patchington, In Motion, and Seahorse Lane to help support Ukrainian student at IRCH during her stay in the U.S. $10 students, $20 general and $60 VIP.  irchs.org

September 27
Inaugural Harvest Hop to benefit the Senior Collaborative of IRC, 6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, with refreshments, cash bar and auction. $25 advance; $30 at door ($55 for two). SeniorServicesIRC.org

September 28
Hunt for Hope, an old-fashioned scavenger hunt with 100 percent of funds going toward research for inflammatory breast cancer, 9 a.m. to Noon, beginning and ending at Riverview Park in Sebastian. 772-589-1140

September 28 & 29
Treasure Coast Flea Market & Boat Show Sale, Seafood Festival, and TC Car Meet & Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Indian River Fairgrounds. FlNauticalFleMarket.com or TreasureCoastSeafoodFest.com

September 29
Space Coast Symphony presents Rachmaninoff Three, 3 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC, opening with the world premiers of Lucas Cornejo’s Symphony No. 1, and Mark Piszczek’s Brigit and the Banshee, featuring sopranos Mary Kruger and Amy Cofield, concluding with Rachmaninoff’s electrifying Symphony No. 3.  SpaceCoastSymphony.org.

September 30 to October 26
Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show at the Environmental Learning Center, sponsored by Pelican Island Conservation Society in conjunction with National Wildlife Refuge Week (Oct. 13-19).  4:30 p.m. Oct 11 Artists’ Reception and speaker presentation. DiscoverELC.org or FirstRefuge.org

OCTOBER

October 3
Hidden Faces, 5:30 p.m. at the Heritage Center hosted by the Source, with stories from those transformed by its programs and services, and food prepared by its Dignity Catering and Dining with Dignity Culinary Training programs. $20. IAmTheSource.org or 386-290-4396

October 4 to 20
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents the musical Sweeney Todd. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com

October 5
Golf Tournament to benefit Gifford Youth Orchestra, 8 a.m. at Sandridge Golf Club. 772-213-3007 or GYOTigers.org

October 5 & 6
Treasure Coast Ribs, Wings and Rock Festival at Indian River Fairgrounds. TreasureCoastRibsWingsFestival.com

October 5 to January 5
Vero Beach Museum of Art presents Roadside Reverie: Glass Works by John Miller, featuring large-scale glass sculptures inspired by Americana automotive and food culture, and 1960s Pop Art. VBMuseum.org

October 6 to November 15
Best of the Best Annual Juried Exhibition at the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, with works by amateur and professional fine artists. Opening reception 6 p.m. Oct. 5. BackusMuseum.org

October 9
Get your Pink On, 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cleveland Clinic Scully Welsh, a Beast Cancer Awareness event with physician lectures, shopping, dancing, music and food. Free. 772-226-4837

October 11 to 13
Vero Beach Outdoor Living Expo, Noon to 5 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat/Sun. at the Indian River Fairgrounds. Free admission/parking.

October 12
Pioneer Family Living Museum, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center, celebrating the lives and contributions and stories of our county’s founding families, with historical presentations and displays to benefit Vero Heritage Inc. $20 includes refreshments. 772-770-2263or VeroHeritage.org

October 12
Pink in Paradise fundraiser to benefit Friends After Diagnosis, 7 p.m. at the Intergenerational Center, with dancing, auctions, food and cash bar. $75. 772-675-5001 or PinkInParadiseVB.com

October 13
Inaugural ChoZen Artisan Market, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harvest House at ChoZen Eco-Retreat & Sanctuary in Sebastian, continuing second Sat. monthly to May 11. ChoZenEcoRetreat.com

October 17
IRC Cattlewomen’s Hoedown Fundraiser, Under the Cowgirl Moon, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center, with live music, line dancing, delicious BBQ, and a silent auction.  $65. IRCCattlewomen.com

October 20
Space Coast Symphony presents Red Carpet Film Scores, 3 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC, featuring some of the greatest scores from the silver screen.  SpaceCoastSymphony.org

October 21
Fairways for Families to benefit Hope for Families Center, 9 a.m. shotgun start at Bent Pine Golf Club. 772-567-5537 or HopeForFamiliesCenter.org

October 21
Space Coast Symphony presents Back to the Watering Hole, 10 a.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC, a concert for children with music from such classics as Lion King and Jungle Book.  SpaceCoastSymphony.org

October 21
Tropical Night Luau to benefit Youth Guidance Mentoring Academy, 6 p.m. at Quail Valley River Club, with tropical cocktails, dinner, dancing, live auction and kids’ presentations. 772-492-3933 or YouthGuidanceProgram.org

October 22 to November 10
Riverside Theatre presents the madcap comedy, The Fox on the Fairway on the Stark Main Stage. RiversideTheatre.com or 772-231-6990

October 26
United Way Day of Caring, with 8 a.m. breakfast at Holman Stadium at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex, before individuals and teams go out into the community to work on improvement projects.  UnitedWayIRC.org

October 26
Halloween Parade and Costume Contest presented by VB Recreation Dept., with 9:30 a.m. lineup at Vero Beach Women’s Club, 10 a.m. parade down 14th Avenue to VB Community Center.  Prizes for best costumes and floats. COVB.org or 772-978-4500

NOVEMBER

November 1 & 2
Muster & Music Festival at the Navy SEAL Museum, Membership Dinner 6 p.m. Fri., and all-day activities Sat., including 8 a.m. 5K Beach Challenge, 11 a.m. Muster Ceremony, and 1 to 4 p.m. Meet & Greet, food trucks and music.  NavySealMuseum.org

November 2 & 3
Pointe West Fine Art Festival presented by the Vero Beach Art Club, with 50+ artists, demonstrations, live music, food vendors and Motor City Classic Cars show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. VeroBeachArtClub.org

November 3
Walk-A-Thon for Military Suicide Awareness presented by American Gold Star Mothers of IRC, 9 a.m. 2.2 Awareness Walk at Riverside Park, followed by Veteran Resource EXPO.  IRCGoldStarMoms.org

November 3
Great Duck Derby to benefit Treasure Coast Community Health, 12 p.m. festivities, 2 p.m. Corporate Duck Race, and 3 p.m. Duck Derby at the Beach at Captain Hiram’s, with duck ‘adoptions’ ranging from $5 for one to $150 for a golden flock of 65.  DuckRace.com

November 7
Indian River Land Trust Annual Benefit, 6 p.m. at Rock City Gardens, with cocktails, dinner, music and auctions.  $250. IRLT.org

November 8 to 10
Sebastian Clambake Lagoon Festival at Riverview Park, 3 to 9 p.m. Fri., 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., with great food, family activities and entertainment to benefit local nonprofits and improvement projects. SebastianClambake.org

November 9
Fishing Tournament to benefit Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., catch-photo-release from Sebastian to Fort Pierce inlets, and awards ceremony 3 p.m. at Riverside Café. MardyFishChildrensFoundation.org

November 9
Beachside Bonfire Fest, 5 to 9 p.m. along the beach and at parties at Waldo’s, Costa d’Este, Mulligans, Vero Beach Hotel and the Boiler Room. 

November 15
National Philanthropy Day hosted by the Assoc. of Fundraising Professionals Indian River to honor local philanthropic leaders, 5:30 p.m. at United Against Poverty UP Center.

November 16
The Great Catsby, a ‘Roaring’ Gala to benefit H.A.L.O. No-Kill Rescue, 6 p.m. at the Heritage Center, with entertainment by Felix & Fingers dueling pianos, a 20s menu curated by Wild Thyme Catering, and open bar. $150.  HaloRescueFl.org

November 21
Can Castle for a Cause Challenge & Food Drive at the Indian River Mall Food Court hosted by Sunrise Rotary, with 3:30 p.m. setup and 5:30 p.m. building. VeroBeachChristmasParade.org

November 22 to January 5
StitchPunk at the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, with 17 U. S. and European artists’ interpretations of the far-out fusions of punk using fabric as their medium.  Opening reception 6 p.m. Dec. 6. BackusMuseum.org

November 28
Thanksgiving Day Trot Against Poverty 5K to benefit United Against Poverty programs and services, 7:15 a.m. free children’s ¼ mile race for ages 6 and under, 7:30 a.m. 5K start, and 8:15 a.m. free sweet potato pancake breakfast and awards ceremony.  TrotAgainstPoverty.org