Breast Cancer Awareness Month calendar of events

ONGOING

?Pink? Parties, during October, Bellezza Salon, Shoppes at Ponte Vedra, Florida A1A, Ponte Vedra Beach. Includes pink champagne, light hors d?oeuvres, a make-up refresher, dry styling and pink feather or hair extensions. $25, all proceeds to go toward Baptist Beaches Hospitals and Mayo Clinic breast cancer research. (904) 280-4247 or bellezzasalonandboutique.com.

OCT. 6

Pink Ribbon Symposium, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverwalk, 225 E. Coast Line Drive. Speaker is Olympic medalist and U.S. Figure Skating Champion, Peggy Fleming. Free. (904) 538-4484 or pinkribbonsymposium.org.

Pretty in Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., The Peek Meeting Center, 6120 San Jose Blvd. Includes speakers, lunch and performance by Gail Holmes, 2011 Stella Award nominee. $25 members, $15 survivors, $35 nonmembers. (904) 626-2812 or eventbrite.com/event/43583359.

OCT. 11

Pink Ribbon Golf Classic, shotgun start, 8:30 a.m., Ponte Vedra Inn and Club. Includes a light breakfast, the tournament, awards luncheon and gifts. All proceeds to benefit Baptist Beaches Hospitals and Mayo Clinic breast cancer research. $100 a player, $75 cocktail party. (904) 997-3015 or pinkribbonjax.org.

Public Forum on ?What Everyone Should Know About Breast Health,? 5:30-9 p.m., Omni Jacksonville Hotel, 245 W. Water St. Includes a panel of experts with the latest information on breast cancer. Reserve by Oct. 8. (904) 244-6069.

OCT. 13

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K, presented by the American Cancer Society, 9 a.m., Best Bet of Orange Park, 455 Park Ave. Participants are encouraged to ?Put On Your Pink Bra.? (800) 227-2345 or putonyourpinkbra.com.

OCT. 20

Susan G. Komen North Florida Race for the Cure, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Metropolitan Park. Includes a 5K and a 2K run/walk. Registration, komennorthflorida.org.

Breast Cancer Survivors Breakfast and Art Show, 8:30-11 a.m., Balis Community Center, 1513 Lasalle St. Includes music, dance, songs and poetry featuring local artists and entertainers. $20, in advance only. (904) 228-5672 or jaacafestival.com.

OCT. 21

Susan G. Komen North Florida Walk for Awareness, 9 a.m.-noon, Komen North Florida Offices, 2950 Halcyon Lane, No.?501. Event is a 2K walk for those unable to walk on Oct. 20. Registration, komennorthflorida.org.

Fax to (904) 359-4478 or email events@jacksonville.com. Complete listing at jacksonville.com/calendars. Follow me on Twitter @cshinjax57.

Source: http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/calendar/2012-09-25/story/breast-cancer-awareness-month-calendar-events

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