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Social scene

By Mary Jane Park, Times Staf Writer
Published February 24, 2008


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St. Petersburg

Sunrise Award luncheon will honor two

The Suncoast Center for Community Mental Health will honor Joni Long and Judy Turnbaugh at its 11th annual Sunrise Award Luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Friday at the St. Petersburg Yacht Club, 11 Central Ave. Tickets: $50. Information: 327-7656, ext. 4175.

St. Petersburg

Queen of Hearts Ball marks 50th

The Queen of Hearts Ball celebrates its 50th anniversary and will benefit the Breast Center at St. Anthony's and the St. Petersburg Free Clinic on Saturday. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront, 333 First St. S. Tickets: $100. Information: 896-8685.

St. Petersburg

Orchestra Guild gala is March 7

Magical Designs with Music, the 2008 Designers Showhouse Gala presented by the St. Petersburg Florida Orchestra Guild, features tours of two residences in St. Petersburg's new 400 Beach Drive and food, drink, and entertainment. The black-tie optional event is 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 7. Tickets: $85. Information: 821-9293.

Seminole

Fashion show will benefit 2 charities

A March 7 fashion show at Stein Mart, 7845 113th St. N, Seminole, will benefit Dignity U Wear and St. Petersburg's Resurrection House. The event begins at 11 a.m.Tickets: $10. Information: 395-0109, ext. 2.

[Last modified February 23, 2008, 23:01:08]


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