The George Snow Scholarship Fund had a blast returning to in-person events with its annual gala. Friends and supporters gathered for an evening of boots and bling, fun and fundraising, and cowboy hats and country songs. Proceeds help deserving studen
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More than 450 guests came out to support the Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County at the highly anticipated event featuring a silent auction of 300 designer handbags. The multifaceted fundraiser included pop-up boutiques, fine dining and a
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Jacobson Jewish Community Foundation had a women’s outreach program designed to demonstrate how women impact philanthropy. Presenting remotely, speaker Caitlin Donovan, of auction powerhouse Christie
Il Circolo, The Italian Cultural Society, had its first event of the year — a Sicilian-themed dinner that was enjoyed by 130 members and guests. Following a welcome by President Paul Finizio and Chairwoman Rose DeAngelis, an update was given on the s
The Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation honored philanthropists Alex and Renate Dreyfoos at the annual luncheon highlighted by exciting student performances, a high-end silent auction and a lavish gourmet meal. Proceeds benefited the foundation th
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delray Beach’s ninth annual affair raised a record-breaking $385,000 to fund critical programming and summer-camp initiatives. More than 100 guests gathered to enjoy a cocktail reception, meal and special violin performance
Feb. 5: Delray Beach Initiative’s nautical night of fun will include an authentic cruise experience highlighted by flower leis and themed food and drinks inspired by each port of call. Proceeds benefit Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Tim
Feb. 22 through 24: Wayside House’s premier fundraiser, which kicks off with a preview party, returns in full force featuring unique items from 30-plus vendors from throughout the United States. The party is 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 22. Cost is $125. The sho
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Delray Beach’s fundraising event broke a record by generating $190,000. Proceeds will help the club’s hunger-relief efforts and provide more than 100,000 nutritious meals. ‘We are so excited to have been able to host this sp
Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ signature fundraiser brought in $1 million and celebrated the agency’s 50th anniversary. The elegant evening included a cocktail hour, a silent auction, dinner and dancing and a ceremony naming Peggy Henry V
By Amy Woods
The George Snow Scholarship Fund’s Ballroom Battle returns for its 14th year and its second as a televised event to raise money for aspiring college students.
The Dancing with the Stars-themed competition is set for 7 p.m. Aug. 14 and w
Stephanie Dodge of Delray Beach has been part of all five Empty Bowls fundraisers and has amassed quite a collection of bowls. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Brian Biggane
When the Delray Beach Empty Bowls program needed some creative thinking, it c
The Witches of Delray hosted a ‘Witches Brew’ happy hour fundraiser at Tim Finnegans Irish Pub. Proceeds from the event benefited the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. The ninth Annual Witches of Delray charity bike ride was modified becau
Health care workers wave to the camera at Bethesda Hospital East. Photo provided
The Bethesda Hospital Foundation brought in nearly $215,000 during its first online fundraiser, with more than 185 community members honoring health care staffers for th
Boca Helping Hands has cancelled its annual Monopoly Event & Casino Night due to coronavirus. The event was schedule for April 18.
The cancellation comes “in light of the CDC’s recommendation to cancel large in-person events,” according to a news rel
ABOVE: The eighth annual Witches of Delray Ride along Atlantic Avenue on Oct. 26 consisted of about 300 witches and raised $15,908 for Achievement Centers for Children & Families in Delray Beach. BELOW: The ‘Sea Turtle Rescue Witches of Highland Bea
Frances Wurster and Cindy Sjogren
Marti LaTour, foundation member George Elmore and Debra Elmore. Photos provided by Christopher Fay Photography
With the secret location announced one hour prior to the outdoor event, hundreds of partygoers hurried
Eight community leaders danced for dollars during the 12th annual Boca’s Ballroom Battle, modeled after Dancing With the Stars. Dancers, who were paired with professionals from the Fred Astaire Dance Studios in Boca Raton, raised more than $640,000
Tim Quinn’s mother, Christine, laughs as Quinn and Sayra Vazquez Brann prepare for Boca’s Ballroom Battle at Fred Astaire Dance Studios of Boca Raton. The annual contest is Sept. 20 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal
Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue plans a fundraising dinner comedy show Oct. 4 in Boca Raton and a beachside blessing service for your pets Oct. 6 at Lake Worth. Photo provided
By Arden Moore
Sure, some dogs fetch the TV remote. And some cats come when
