Fashion Art Ball: The Fashion Art Ball, now in its 11th year, is a not-to-be-missed evening featuring a world-class fashion show, incredible art auctions, special performances, and great food from top local restaurants. Always a sell-out evening, this year’s event will be held at the beautifully renovated Fontainebleau Hotel. Tickets are $100. (For more information, please contact Shelly Greene in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at sgreene@cff.org.)

Fort Lauderdale’s Finest Singles: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to announce our 19th annual Fort Lauderdale’s Finest Singles gala. Forty outstanding singles will be honored for their success in business, outstanding leadership in the community and unparalleled support of charitable causes. (For more information, please contact Vicki Swain in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or e-mail vswain@cff.org.)

Taste of South Florida: Tantalize your taste buds when South Florida’s most talented chefs each prepare a course at an evening of fine food and wine. The evening begins with lavish appetizers and culminates with a five-course, sit-down dinner. A live band and exciting live and silent auctions highlight this fun evening. This culinary extravaganza will be held Saturday, September 12, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale. Donation is $250 per person; $2,500 per table of 10. Sponsorships are available from $1,000 to $20,000. (For more information, contact Jody Kotler in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at jkotler@cff.org.

“40 Under 40” Outstanding Lawyers of Dade County: This inaugural event will honor 40 Dade County Lawyers under the age of 40 for their charity work, in addition to their dedication to their profession and work ethic. Sponsorship opportunities are available. (For more information, contact Andrew Felix in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at afelix@cff.org.)

South Florida’s Finest Couples: South Florida’s Finest Couples will be honored at a spectacular gala for their commitment to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and their contributions to the communities in which they live and work. Each couple has made a commitment to raise funds to support the CF Foundation’s mission to find a cure and/or control for cystic fibrosis and will receive publicity and media recognition. (For more information about sponsorship, table sales, and honorees contact Jennifer Tate in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at jtate@cff.org.)

2nd Annual Sal’s Pals Golf Classic: This second-year event includes a golf tournament and dinner to be held at a first-class golf course, Parkland Country Club, and is dedicated to the spirit of Sal Capano, a CF dad who was a great friend to the CF Foundation. During the dinner, guests will enjoy open bar, dinner, entertainment, silent and live auctions, and Bid For a Cure. Sponsorships and foursomes are available. (For more information contact Nicole Neuman in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at nneuman@cff.org).

Fourth Annual Stake in the Future: For one night only, guests will enjoy every sensational item on the menu of Ruth’s Chris in Mizner Park, plus open bar, fabulous entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $200 per person and sponsorships are available. (For more information, contact Vicki Swain in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at vswain@cff.org.) AT&T JEB BUSH Florida Classic presented by KPMG and Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler: Honorary Chairman Jeb Bush invites you to participate in the 14th Annual JEB BUSH Florida Classic, which will be held in Fort Lauderdale. In addition to a fun-filled day of great golf (Nov. 6) and an exciting sailfish tournament (Nov. 4-5), the event includes a casual beach bash (Nov. 5) and a black-tie optional gala (Nov. 6). Various sponsorship levels are available. (For more information, contact Andrew Felix or Nicole Neuman in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at afelix@cff.org or nneuman@cff.org.)

CF Gold Coast Guild Bountiful Boutique: This fun afternoon – a highlight of the holiday shopping season - features shopping and dining in one of the area’s most beautiful homes. Guests enjoy shopping for holiday gifts from a variety of vendors, while enjoying the gourmet lunch provided by Guild members. (For more information, contact Jennifer Tate in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at jtate@cff.org.)
CureFinders: CureFinders is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s school and youth fund-raising program for grades K-12. Schools compete to raise money through various fund-raising activities. (For more information contact Jennifer Tate in the South Florida office at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at jtate@cff.org.)

National Young Professionals Group/Cystic Fibrosis Fridays: The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has formed a national young professionals group. Every CF chapter in the country will participate. This is a fun way to fundraise and get involved with the CF Foundation, and provides the opportunity for young professionals to network, expand business, meet people and build friendships. (To become a member or learn more about Cystic Fibrosis Fridays contact Vicki Swain at 954-739-5006 or by e-mail at vswain@cff.org.)