Florida Atlantic University’s Caring Hearts Auxiliary, of the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, raised more than $210,000 at the ninth annual walk. The fun-filled event brought together nearly 400 p
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The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum had its 18th annual event celebrating those who have been leaders in shaping the future of the city. ABOVE: Andrea Garcia, honoree Connie Siskowski and sponsor Alyce Erickson. Photo provided
A Unity School fundraiser supporting the 50th-anniversary party, set for Feb. 21, was attended by nearly 120 parents who engaged in friendly but competitive live-auction bidding for 14 of their children’s class projects. Students spent weeks creating
Portrait of a Woman, benefiting Quantum House, kicked off its fourth season with a reception honoring five female honorees: Arlette Gordon, Roe Green, Julie Kime, Holli Rockwell and Ellen Tansey. The event included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a spe
WPTV-TV selected the school as its official south-county drop-off location for the 30th-annual Food for Families drive. The station’s staff joined forces with boys, girls and teachers for a long but rewarding workday (6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.), amassing
Boca Ballet Theatre’s 23rd-annual luncheon and fundraiser luncheon kicked off the new year and season in a festive way. Three hundred guests enjoyed an afternoon of dining and raffle prizes highlighted by a performance featuring New York City Ballet
Founded in 1972, ‘Les Girls’ comprises foreign-born women from several cultures who meet monthly to foster friendship, understanding and exchange of ideas. At present, there are representative members from 40 countries. ABOVE: Maureen Hamilton (Sout
The Young Friends of the Historical Society of Palm Beach County’s mission of celebrating historic venues and shared legacies continued with an event focused on Boston’s on the Beach, originally known as the hotel Casa Las Olas. A beautiful beach vi
The Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach had its 12th-annual festive fundraiser and brought in more than $85,000 to help support programming for 400-plus community children. A total of 230 supporters stopped in and shopped among
The National Parkinson Foundation and its South Palm Beach County chapter organized an evening of fashion and food in an ongoing effort to benefit research and resources for those affected by Parkinson’s disease. The event attracted more than 150 fo
Author Patsy West gave a slide-show and lecture presentation about the history of American swimwear, showing the audience of Boca Raton Historical Society supporters vintage bathing suits. The old, bulky, fabric-centric pieces then were contrasted w
The Boys & Girls Club of Boca Raton had its annual high-stakes fundraiser to generate proceeds for programs that benefit more than 100 at-risk youths. Upward of 170 guests tested their luck and donated $61,000-plus during the evening, which included
The Junior League of Boca Raton celebrated its 27th-annual luncheon by recognizing 27 nominees from nonprofit organizations throughout Palm Beach County for their volunteerism. The winner was Anne Rutherford, of Spirit of Giving Network. Helen Babio
More than 350 young and young-at-heart supporters of the Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation dressed in white and brought outlandish table décor with them as they traveled to the top of the CityPlace Macy’s parking garage for the pop-up dinner ev
The Palm Beach International Film Festival’s grand-finale gala honored CEO Randi
Emerman, community leader George Elmore and actor Joe Manganiello, star of television series ‘True Blood’ and blockbuster movie ‘Magic Mike’. ‘This event celebrated a tr
Florida Atlantic University’s Division of Institutional Advancement celebrated members of the Horizon Society, the planned-giving arm of the university’s foundation, thanking benefactors who have remembered the school with estate gifts. Horizon Socie
The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County granted $45,000 to 11 local nonprofit arts organizations
during the annual program that offers informative business, financial, fundraising and marketing sessions, as well as guest speakers. More than 200 att
The seventh annual parade and community celebration was a star-spangled success, featuring a Color Guard, several veterans’ organization and local school bands. The parade was organized by the Palm Beach County Veterans Committee. ABOVE: George Fish
The sound of a drum performance by students of the Creative City Collaborative at Arts Garage highlighted Impact 100’s membership event. The special presentation served as an example of the ‘impact’ the organization makes in the
community. It has g
More than 130 attended the Boynton Woman’s Club’s annual fashionable fundraiser, resulting in more than $1,700 in scholarship money for the club’s scholarship fund. High-school students in Boynton Beach who plan to attend a Florida college are eligib