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
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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
Featured in the April edition of The Coastal Star, Ray Charley (right) celebrates the end of his cross-country ride with biking partner Roberto Cintron. Photo provided
By Stephen Moore
Part-time Ocean Ridge resident Ray Charley completed the 3,050-m
Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Learning Center, a nonprofit that serves as a popular arts and culture destination, threw a party to honor its supporters. The evening program celebrated the power of play. Guests enjoyed food, drinks, dancing and a si
Cameron Newman talks with Shayne Wright of WPBF-TV about helping victims of the shooting at the Chabad of Poway. His Go Fund Me page has raised more than $127,000. Photo provided
By Janis Fontaine
Cameron Newman is only 15 years old, but his mother
Supporters of Boca Helping Hands passed go at the 13th annual Monopoly event in Boca Raton. The party, co-chaired by LouAnn Such and Dale Workman, attracted more than 250 guests, with Connor Jimenez crowned Monopoly champion. The evening included hor
The 28th annual luncheon raised more than $200,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County's child, adult and family literacy programs. Bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard headlined the event. Mitchard has written dozens of novels, includin
About 100 dog fans attended a fundraising event that included vendors, animal rescue organizations, a live DJ and an auction with prizes valued at more than $3,000. Costumed dogs competed in multiple categories on the red-carpet runway. Pups on the P
Ray Charley says his wife, Kate, a former triathlete, trained with him and supports him. Photos by Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Stephen Moore
Long-distance cycling is a sport enjoyed by all types of athletes, men and women. Some begin at an early
Something new has been added to the Delray Beach Home Tour this year — outside art. Plein-air artists will set up easels around the featured homes.
“The artists can paint whatever they wish, the houses or people going to look at them,” said event co
Good humor and laughter were in abundance at the 13th-annual fundraiser, chaired by Chiara Clark and Jennifer Schmuckler. The event, with 400 in attendance, is a perennial favorite for its casual and creative night of cocktails, comedy and dinner-by-
Henry and Marsha Laufer welcomed opera supporters and guests into their residence to usher in the new season. The evening featured a three-course dinner and an intimate recital. Scheduled performances this year include La Traviata, running Jan. 25-27
Friends, patrons and special guests cheered the Caridad Center’s 30th year of service in Palm Beach County and its Call to Heart Ball fundraiser, set for Jan. 26 at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Throughout the evening, amid the colorful gardens and lo
More than 200 supporters of the Food for the Poor nonprofit attended the inaugural affair, which was highlighted by a Neiman Marcus fashion show and an inspiring talk from Michael Tonello, author of Bringing Home the Birkin, the story of her pursuit
Chiara Clark and Jennifer Schmuckler, co-chairwomen for Laugh With the Library, look at comedian Billy Crystal’s 2013 book about his turning 65 that year. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Amy Woods
The 13th installment of Laugh With the Library will
Sandoway Discovery Center leaders promote the Carols & Cocktails in the Garden fundraiser: (l-r) director of education Evan Orellana, naturalist Amanda Clough, Executive Director Danica Sanborn and board member Kelly Barrette. Photo provided
By Amy
Patty Jones is chairwoman of the Palm Beach County Food Bank’s Empty Bowls fundraiser. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Brian Biggane
Patty Jones was in her 20s when her father suffered an aneurysm at the age of 44 and went on disability.
“He was in
St. John Paul II Academy held its annual Lady Eagle volleyball match to fight breast cancer, going up against the team from American Heritage of Delray Beach. Volunteers sold baked goods and souvenirs to augment fundraising. Darci McNally from Boca R
Nov. 7: A new fundraiser for the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach will feature renowned athletes and sports celebrities. Time is 6 p.m. for the VIP cocktail hour and 7:30 for dinner. Cost is $200 for the VIP cocktail hour and
