A creative evening
Participants get hands-on opportunities at creating with clay on Saturday at "Eat Rich, Play Dirty," the major fundraiser for the Morean Arts Center. The event takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Morean Center for Clay, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg. $100; $50 persons younger than 40. morean artscenter.org; (727) 822-7872.
Mastry to be honored at gala
"Shades of the Sea," the ALPHA House of Pinellas fall gala on Saturday, honors Julie Mastry with the Roy Deeb Award. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. at the Club at Treasure Island, 400 Treasure Island Causeway. $100. (727) 327-0414.
Kiwanis sponsor golf tourney
The inaugural Fischer-Carr Golf Tournament to benefit the scholarship fund for St. Pete's Promise and Take Stock in Children gets started at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Petersburg Country Club, 2000 Country Club Way S. The event is presented by the Kiwanis Club of St. Petersburg in memory of Jim Fischer and Skip Carr. $125 per player (includes awards dinner). (727) 821-2080.
Suncoast Hospice Golf Classic
The Suncoast Hospice Golf Classic starts at 11 a.m. Thursday at Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club, 36750 U.S. 19 N, Palm Harbor. $500 per player. suncoasthospitalfounda tion.org/golf; (727) 523-3419.
Cocktails for wildlife
"Trail Mixer," a cocktail party fundraiser presented by the Florida Wildlife Corridor, will start at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Tampa Bay Automobile Museum, 3301 Gateway Centre Blvd., Pinellas Park. $55. floridawild lifecorridor.com
Suncoast Center marks 70 years
Suncoast Center celebrates 70 years at its annual success breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Sept. 26 at the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park, 950 Lake Carillon Park Drive. Reservations accepted through Wednesday. suncoastcenter.org; (727) 388-1175.