St. Lucy Catholic Church’ s annual themed dinner dance attracted more than 250 guests. A multicourse meal was served and live music was provided. The awarding of gift baskets to several lucky ticketholders highlighted the social affair sponsored by t
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The Culture, Arts and Society Today party had its largest attendance to date. The fete, which raised funds for student scholarships, celebrated the 30th anniversary of the naming of FAU’s Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters by honoring the
An evening of music, dancing, dining and drinking was enjoyed by attendees who gathered to mark the opening of the ‘Florida in World War II’ exhibit at the Schmidt Boca Raton History Museum. The event paid tribute to the historical significance of t
The Ocean Ridge Garden Club had its inaugural ‘Secret Gardens by the Sea’ tour featuring seven private gardens, one public space and a town dune maintained by club volunteers. More than 100 guests attended the fundraising event that supports charita
The 21st annual benefit for Achievement Centers for Children & Families featured seven stunning abodes, a luncheon and more. Owners opened the doors of their Intracoastal Waterway retreats to more than 750 guests who received an inside look at the f
The debut of ‘Rose B. Simpson: Journeys of Clay’ was celebrated by more than 100 members of the museum’s board of trustees as well as donors and other patrons who admired the exhibit of 30-plus figural works. Attendees enjoyed sips and nibbles in the
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum raised more than $775,000 at its ‘What You Do Matters’-themed affair where 30 survivors were in attendance. ‘The museum’s work collecting and preserving the evidence and advancing Holocaust scholarship play
Achievement Centers for Children & Families’ third annual festival included prizes for first-, second- and third-place teams. The event featured music, a food truck and live entertainment. ‘Cornhole for the Kids is one of our most fun social annual f
The third annual event welcomed more than 350 guests who helped generate nearly $250,000 for the Hanley Foundation to fund scholarships that aim to save students from drug addiction. Board members John and Michelle Makris chaired the benefit that hon
Baptist Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser drew more than 150 guests, including members of the Giving Society and other donors to Bethesda Hospital, who collectively helped raise nearly $400,000. The money will go toward the campaign to renovate t
Major benefactors and their friends turned out for a special evening affair paying tribute to the Kravis Center’s Founder members. CEO Diane Quinn kicked off the event by saying, ‘Last year, we celebrated 30 years of providing exceptional performing
Les Girls of Palm Beach celebrated its 52nd seasonal soiree attended by 44 women representing 29 countries. The group united to enjoy shared values of loyalty, travel, openness to new experiences and friendships. TOP: (l-r) Jacoba Bill, Virginia Pell
The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County welcomed more than 100 people to the launch of its 19th season of arts and culture discussions. This year’s theme is ‘Looking Back, Looking Forward,’ and the first installment, titled ‘Sages,’ featured a con
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County rang in a record-breaking fifth annual affair to benefit its Delray Beach location. More than $268,000 was raised thanks to the help of Co-Chairwomen Jennifer Coulter, Whitney Garner and Virginia Kinsey. Pr
Boca Helping Hands distributed turkeys and Thanksgiving food boxes to South County clients at its five drive-through locations, in east Boca Raton, west Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach and Lake Worth. In all, the organization provided meals
The Delray Beach-based nonprofit Roots and Wings raised more than $50,000 at its inaugural event before a sellout crowd. The fundraiser’s festivities included dinner, a wine presentation, wizard-themed centerpieces, a ‘Wisdom Hunt’ scavenger game and
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County had its victory celebration to wrap up the yearly fundraising effort and proudly shared with donors and volunteers in attendance that it had raised a record-breaking $1,076,571. ‘This campaign was a massive success
Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches’ festive annual ceremony raised $900,000 to assist in the fight against homelessness. The event began with the tradition of a serenade by The Kings Academy Choir. Once inside, guests were transported to a holiday wo
The Fuller Center’s signature gala was filled with magic and wonder brought to life by attendees, speakers and honorees. First to take the stage was Simone Spiegel, board president and event chairwoman. Spiegel introduced Ellyn Okrent, CEO of the org
Thanks to a packed house and generous supporters, the 32nd annual fundraiser benefiting the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County brought in more than $250,000. Nearly 600 attendees turned out to hear bestselling author Paula McLain, best known for