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.
5/4
Chef’s Gala, benefiting the Heart of Florida United Way. Food and wine event featuring creations from more than 20 local chefs. Epcot World Showplace, Walt Disney World Resort. hfuw.org
Jockeys, Juleps and Jazz, benefiting Save a Life Pet Rescue. Derby-themed cuisine and desserts will be served with Four Roses Mint Juleps. Audi North Orlando, Sanford. 407-898-3130. orlandoeventsunlimited.com
5/5
One Night, benefiting Orlando Regional Medical Center’s Level One Trauma Center. Champagne reception, silent auction and dinner. The Mall at Millenia. orlandohealth.com
5/8
John Young History Maker Celebration, honors Rita Bornstein, president emerita of Rollins College, and awards a $2,500 scholarship to an outstanding Orange County high school senior planning to attend a four-year university. Funds raised support the Historical Society of Central Florida. The Ballroom at Church Street. 407-836-8370. thehistorycenter.org/historymaker
5/11
Miles for Milk 5K Run/Walk, raises funds to develop a donor human milk bank in Florida. Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. 407-340-8936. milkbankofflorida.org
Runway to Hope Spring Fashion Soiree, raises funds in support of pediatric oncology programs at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Florida Hospital for Children and Nemours Children’s Hospital. Rosen Shingle Creek. runwaytohope.org
5/17
Go Red for Women Luncheon, benefiting the American Heart Association, helping fight heart disease in women. Waldorf Astoria Orlando. 407-481-6317. heart.org
5/18
Charity Challenge XXVIII, benefiting Central Florida charities. Local business communities compete in athletic events. Florida Citrus Bowl. 407-339-3888. charitychallengeinc.org
Wishmaker’s Ball, raises funds for Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. Waldorf Astoria Orlando. 407-622-4673, ext. 209. wishmakersball.com
AIDS Walk Orlando, fundraiser for the Hope and Help Center of Central Florida, the leading AIDS/HIV service organization in the community. Lake Eola Park. aidswalkorlando.org
5/19
Florida Hospital’s Gourmet Soiree, raises funds in support of programs at Florida Hospital that focus on healthy living. Rosen Shingle Creek. fhgourmetsoiree.com
5/24-25
Central Florida’s BBQ Blowout, benefits HOPE Helps Inc., with country music and a BBQ competition. Oviedo Mall, Oviedo. bbqblowout.org
5/25
ASGO 5K Walk & Family Fun Day, benefits the Autism Society of Greater Orlando. Orange County Convention Center’s South Concourse. 407-855-0235. asgo.org