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Free pit bull spay/neuter clinics: The Humane Society of Manatee County offers free pit bull/pit mix spay/neuter and two-for-one cat spay/neuter for Manatee residents 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Oct. 31. All surgery is by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call 747-8808, ext. 302 or e-mail info@humanesocietymanatee.org. The Humane Society of Manatee County Spay/Neuter Clinic is at 2515 14th St. W., Bradenton.
Open house: The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Flotilla 83 is opening of its new office and communication room in Cortez, at The Seafood Shack restaurant, 4110 127th St. W., 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 31. The public, along with USCGA officers from the Division, District and Coast Guard personnel from Station Cortez, are invited to stop by and visit the facility. Information: 753-9473.
12th Annual Gulf Coast CycleFest: The Sarasota-Manatee Bicycle Club and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Bradenton present the 12th Annual Gulf Coast CycleFest at 7 a.m. Nov. 1. Maps available for 15, 31, 62 and 100 miles. Registration: $40. Breakfast at 7 a.m., 6:45 a.m. for 100-milers, and lunch are included in the price. Information: 756-0690, ext. 5927 or visit www.smbc.us/cyclefest.html, for registration questions, contact Heidi Habhegger at montellosix@yahoo.com.
Fall book sale: The Friends of South Manatee Library will hold its annual fall book sale 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 6 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 7. There will be bargains galore to be had in fiction, nonfiction, children’s books or audiovisual materials. Information:755-3892.
World War II Veteran presentation: The Palmetto Historical Commission is sponsoring a special presentation beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 at Palmetto Historical Park, 515 10th Ave. W., Palmetto, featuring World War II Veteran Don Flowers speaking about his experience as a pilot as well as the purchase of a P47D Thunderbolt made possible by the sale of war bonds by Palmetto school students in 1943 and 1944. The public is invited to attend. There is no charge. For more information: 723-4991.
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Artists wanted: Gulf Shore Animal League of Manatee County is looking for artists to participate in “Art in the Garden,” which will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 6. Artist can offer their original artwork for sale in a beautiful outdoor garden. Booth fee is $25 and will go toward the care, feeding and medical needs of rescued animals. This is a rain or shine event. Artist will bring their own tables/tents to display their work. For more information and registration, call 795-7515 or luvkathy@tampabay.rr.com.
Sarasota Orchestra Association “Sock Hop” Benefit: The Sarasota Orchestra Association will host an old-fashioned “Sock Hop” beginning at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Classic Car Museum, 5500 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, featuring music by Available Sound. Tickets: $45, includes food. There will be a cash bar. Proceeds will benefit the Youth Orchestra. Reservations: 360-1261.
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