Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month and celebrate Bosom Buddies’ 26^th anniversary at the benefit. Ticket includes drink, appetizers; silent auction and live entertainment. (904) 722-3000

Fri., Sept. 19, 6-9 p.m., The Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Ave.

Annual benefit and 20^th anniversary celebration for Sanctuary on 8^th Street features casual fare from Biscottis, Bono’s Catering and bluegrass entertainment. (904) 356-3588, www.sanctuaryon8th.org

Sat.-Sun., Sept. 20-21, 6:30 a.m. St. Augustine Airport to Daytona Beach Boardwalk

The scenic two-day ride benefits the Florida Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

(904) 332-6810, www.bikems.org

Sat., Sept. 20, 8 a.m., begins at The Shoppes of Avondale

Guests at the Shindig on the Seine can run off the previous evening’s cuisine at the annual 1-mile fun run and 5K to benefit Sanctuary on 8^th Street. (904) 387-2060, www.sanctuaryon8th.org

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.