Sat., Sept. 20, 6:30-10:30 p.m., EverBank Field, Terrace Suite

Sample hundreds of beers and wines with a variety of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts to benefit the Jacksonville Humane Society. (904) 725-8766, www.jaxhumane.org

Sun., Sept. 21, 1-6 p.m., Sheraton Jacksonville, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd.

Charity wedding gown sale and bridal show benefits children and adults impacted by cancer. www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org

Sat., Sept. 27, Opening Ceremony, 8 a.m., racing 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., The Jacksonville Landing

Dragon boat races, multicultural performances, free family day of fun benefits In the Pink, a nonprofit boutique for women with cancer. (904) 372-0029, [email protected]

Hosted by Daniel James Salon Avondale — Bring a client, co-worker, friend, your business cards and brochures. Sip, snack, mingle and market! All attendees will be entered to win a free Aveda haircut. For more details, visit www.facebook.com/danieljamesavondale. The Elevated Avondale Lounge is above Blue Fish Restaurant.

Fri., Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m., Memorial Park, VIP Preview Party

Sat., Oct. 4, Noon to 8 p.m., Memorial Park, open to public

Tickets include a souvenir Oktoberfest stein, a free stein fill, a giant pretzel, live oompah music and other entertainment. Benefits Memorial Park Association. For details, go to http://memparkjax.org/event/2014-oktoberfest-memorial-park/

Sat., Oct. 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Fletcher Park, 1652 Atlantic Blvd.

Proceeds benefit St. Francis Animal Hospital and St. Philip Neri Animal Ministry to help pets in need of medical care. Pet blessing will occur at 1:30 p.m.

Sat., Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd.

Annual arts and crafts and BBQ, includes pulled pork and chicken. (904) 389-5556

Sat., Oct. 4, 6:30-10:30 p.m., Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd.

Annual fundraiser for Jacksonville Speech & Hearing Center includes food, beverages, live and silent auctions. www.eventbrite.com

Tues., Oct. 7, 10:30 a.m. registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, Hidden Hills Country Club, 3901 Monument Rd.

Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels. Jaguars kicker Josh Scobee will be celebrity host and honorary chair. Go to http://www.agingtrue.org/_documents/gcbrc.pdf for details.

20th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Lunch

Special guest appearance by Jacksonville Jaguar Defensive End Andre Branch!

Ticket raffle! Win two Club tickets and game day parking passes for Sunday, Oct. 19: Jaguars vs. Cleveland Browns. Must be present to win!