NOVEMBER

November 7
Samaritan Center Soup Bowl, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Heritage Center as well as 20+ locations around town, with 1,000 pottery bowls made by local Indian River Clay artists and soups to benefit the Samaritan Center for Homeless Families. 772-770-3039

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 9
An Elegant Evening to benefit Save the Chimps, a sanctuary for 250+ rescued chimpanzees, 6 p.m. at the home of Laura and Bobby Guttridge, with live music catered dishes and auctions. $125. 772-713-4901

November 9
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

November 10
Treasure Coast Chorale presents Singing with Elvis, 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church, with special guests Glenn Orndorff and the Dolls. $10 donation appreciated. TreasureCoastChorale.org

November 10 & 12
VBHS 32nd annual Red, White & Blue Concert, 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachPerformingArts.com

November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony, 9 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary hosted by the Veterans Council of IRC, with keynote speaker Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Eric Schoomaker, MD, and the dedication of the WWII Tribute Memorial. Seating limited; BYO lawn chair. VeteransCouncilIRC.org

November 11
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

November 11
Indian River Bromeliad Society Bromeliad Auction of plants and related items, 6:30 p.m. at the Moose Lodge. Free admission; purchases cash & checks only.  IRBromeliadSociety.org or 772-713-6007

November 12
IRC Historical Society presents a historic video about the Hallstrom House, 7 p.m. at the Vero Beach Women’s Club, with speakers on the restoration of the Hallstrom carriage house and new Hallstrom Farmstead Conservation Area walking trail.  Admission $5. 772-778-3435

November 14
Coastal Conservation Assoc. Treasure Coast Banquet, 6 p.m. at the IG Center, with drinks, dinner and auctions to support Florida’s marine resources. $160. CCAFlorida.org

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 15
Pelican Island Audubon Society host Brian Hester and Barbara Beam, authors of She Talks to Fish, 6 p.m. at the PIAS Audubon House, with a live painting, book signing and refreshments. $30.  PelicanIslandAudubon.org or 772-567-3520.

November 16
Walk to Remember, 7:30 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk at Riverside Park to benefit Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC.  AlzPark.org

November 16
M&M Classic Tennis Tournament, 8:30 a.m. Round Robin style at the Boulevard Tennis Club to benefit the Mardy Fish Children’s Foundation. 772-321-1860 or MMVero.com

November 16
Sunset Saturday Concert with Johnny & the Blaze, 5 to 8 p.m. on Ocean Drive hosted by VB Chamber of Concert. Free. Food and beverages available for purchase.

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 17
Coastal Connections hosts its annual brunch fundraiser Shell'abration, 10:30 a.m. at the Moorings Yacht & Country Club, to celebrate its impacts and accomplishments in helping sea turtles survive, thrive and recover.  Coastal-Connections.org

November 20
Impact 100 Season Kickoff, 4 p.m. at Quail Valley River Club. Impact100IR.com

November 20
Gifford Youth Orchestra 21st Anniversary Community Concert, 6 p.m. at the Emerson Center. Free; donations appreciated. GYOTigers.org or 772-584-7546

November 20
Nigh at the Majestic to benefit Music Angels Education Fund, 7 p.m. at Majestic Theatre featuring the Larry Brown Jazz Quartet.  MusicAngelsUSA.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 24
Flamingo Fundraisers to benefit the Jake Owen Foundation, with Flamingo Comedy Jam 7:30 p.m.11/22 at Riverside Theatre; Flamingo Family Fun Run 3K, 8 a.m. 11/23 at Corporate Air; Flamingo Songwriter Splash 11/23 at Kimpton Vero Beach Hotel & 6:30 p.m. Flamingo Jam featuring Jake Owen and Friends at Corporate Air Hangar; and Flamingo Fishing Classic 11/24, 6 a.m. lines in with 1 p.m. weigh-in at Riverside Café. JakeOwenFoundation.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 23
Holiday Art & Craft Expo, 10 a.m. at IRC Fairgrounds. Free.

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

November 30 & December 1
Dancing on the Dingle, a musical written/composed by Larry Strauss and Jacob Craig and directed by Mark Wygonik, about an anthropologist’s discoveries on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, Reykjavik, and the North Pole, 2 p.m. matinees at First Presbyterian McAfee Hall. $20 adults; $10 children/students. Dancing-Dingle.com

DECEMBER

December 1
Space Coast Symphony presents Christmas at the Movies, a multi-media experience with film scores played against a backdrop of Christmas classics, 3 p.m. at the Emerson Center. SpaceCoastSymphony.org

December 3
Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s annual Benefit Concert, 4:30 p.m. at the Orchid Island Beach Club hosted by Vero Friends of the ACO, featuring a Classy Brass program spotlighting the ACO Brass Quintet, followed by a cocktail reception with Maestro David Amado. $125.  772-460-0851 or AtlanticClassicalOrchestra.com.

December 5
A Night to Remember Gala, celebrating the 10th anniversary of Crossover Mission at its Center for Excellence, with cocktails, dinner, stories and a performance of the Crossover Dribble Team. $250. 772-257-5400 or CrossoverMission.com

December 5 & 6
WinterGreen Night Lights, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Environmental Learning Center, with campfire, crafts, entertainment and canoe paddles through mangrove tunnels. DiscoverELC.org

December 6 to 8
Riverside Theatre for Kids presents Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas, performed by students ages 6 and up. RiversideTheatre.com.

December 7
Rotary Kids Triathlon, a swim/bike/run event for all skill levels, ages 6 to 13 at Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex and Gifford Aquatic Center, hosted by Rotary Club of VB in partnership with IRC Recreation. $20/$35 after Nov. 1. KidsTriathlonVeroBeach.com or 772-226-0782

December 7
Craft Brew Hullabaloo to benefit Sebastian Rotary Club charitable efforts, Noon to 4 p.m. at Riverview Park, with music, food and craft beers made by Florida breweries and home brewers. $40; DD $5. SebastianRotary.com

December 7
Vero Beach Christmas Parade, hosted by Sunrise Rotary, 6 p.m. along Ocean Drive, with festive and imaginative displays to kick off the holiday season. VeroBeachChristmasParade.org

December 8
Sebastian Centennial Celebration, 10 a.m. on at Riverview Park, exploring Sebastian’s history decade by decade.

December 8
Big Cat Brunch, 11 a.m. at Vero Beach Yacht Club to benefit Central Florida Animal Reserve: Compassion, Conservation, Commitment, with brunch, silent auction, and an overview of big cat conservation by Dr. Simba Wiltz, CFAR CEO.  $60 & $75. CFLAR.org.

December 8
Winter Bazaar, a curated winter show of artists and crafters, photos with Santa and music, 12 Noon at Walking Tree Brewery. WalkingTreeBrewery.com

December 8
Aerial Antics Circus holiday performance, Santa Seeking Talent, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. at the Vero Beach High School PAC. 772-770-6500 or covb.org

December 8
Candlelight Ball to benefit the Hibiscus Children’s Center, 6 p.m. at the Moorings Yacht & Country Club. 772-299-6011 x 313

December 12 to 22
Vero Beach Theatre Guild presents the Christmas classic, Miracle on 34th Street. VeroBeachTheatreGuild.com

December 13 & 14
Art After Dark, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Vero Beach Museum of Art, an outdoor digital light art exhibition displayed on the museum’s exterior walls. Free; BYO lawn chairs. VBMuseum.org

December 14
Breakfast with Santa, 9 to 11 a.m. at the Vero Beach Women’s Club, with pancake breakfast, music and visits with jolly ol’ Saint Nick. $5; children under 14 free. VeroBeachWomensClub.org  

December 14
Holidays at the Museum, a family-friendly day of tours, festive art projects, and performances by student and community groups. Free.  VBMuseum.org

December 14
Christmas Banquet to benefit Women’s Refuge of VB, 5 p.m. at the Oak Harbor Club, with dinner, music by Riptide, and guest speaker Leah Simpson, author of Nurturing My Nest and Hum of the Home. $200.  WomensRefugeVB.org or 772-770-4424

December 14
Sunset Saturday Concert with the Reckless Shots, 5 to 8 p.m. on Ocean Drive hosted by VB Chamber of Concert.  Free. Food and beverages available for purchase.

December 15 & 16
VBHS Deck the Halls Holiday Concert, 7 p.m. at Vero Beach High School PAC. VeroBeachPerformingArts.com

December 17
Gifford Youth Orchestra Piano Recital and Holiday Gathering, 5:30 p.m. at the Gifford Community Center.  772-584-7546 or GYOTigers.org

December 20
The Prophecy Show, a tribute to the music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra, 7 p.m. at the Emerson Center, with costumes, choreography, lasers and fog.  772-778-5249

December 29 to 31
Ballet Vero Beach presents Nutcracker on the Indian River, a Vero take on the classic holiday tradition, with flora and fauna native to the Indian River Lagoon, full performances 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mon., and hour-long performances for differently abled individuals and young children at 7 p.m. Sun. and 2 p.m. Tues., all at Vero Beach High School PAC. BalletVeroBeach.org