Barbara Alfano and Elisa Scarpa come from different worlds in the home country. But they strike a common chord when it comes to authenticity in their culinary creations.
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Black & White Gala, benefits Give Kids the World Village. The Peabody Orlando. 407-396-1114, ext. 4225. gktw.org
Make ’m Smile, benefits Nathaniel’s Hope, which helps special needs children and their families. Lake Eola Park. nathanielshope.org
Team Hope Walk for Huntington’s Disease, benefits the Huntington’s Disease Society of America. Eddie Rose Amphitheater, Cranes Roost Park, Altamonte Springs. 407-507-3831. hdsa.org
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Let Us Entertain You, benefits four nursing colleges: Adventist University of Health Sciences, Seminole State College, UCF College of Nursing, and Valencia College. The Ballroom at Church Street. 407-620-3987. femmesdecoeur.org
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Wine Quest, benefits Quest, Inc., which assists people with disabilities. JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. questinc.org
6/8
Jeans & Jewels, benefits the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra. Winter Park Garden Club, Mead Gardens. 407-896-6700, ext. 236. friends-
orlandophil.org
6/13
Father of the Year Awards Dinner, benefits the American Diabetes Association and honors fathers who have made a difference in the community. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. 407-660-1926, ext. 3054. diabetes.org/OrlandoFOTY
6/15
Red Dress Ball, benefits scholarships, micro loans to female entrepreneurs, educational events and other programs. Hilton Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd. 407-792-0790. facebook.com/gawborlando
6/22
Promise Walk for Preeclampsia, funds research for preeclampsia, which affects pregnant women and unborn babies. Lake Eola Park. promisewalk.org/orlando
6/23
Model4Miracles Charity Fashion Show Luncheon, benefits Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown. teensgogreenglobal.org
6/29
Run To Win Florida 5K, benefits Project Hope Worldwide, which provides support to Ugandan orphans. Baldwin Park. runtowinamerica.com