Milagro Center, a nonprofit arts and education organization, honored its donors, mentors and volunteers at its annual appreciation event. More than 75 guests gathered to recognize those who have supported the award-winning after-school and summer-cam
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More than 100 Palm Beach County teachers participated in ‘A Look Beyond the STARs,’ an evening that gave educators the opportunity to see how the arts can enhance their classroom efforts while offering teachers ticket opportunities and treating t
Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum benefited from the fourth-annual event that was the toast of the town and a sellout. Guests enjoyed a trolley tour of the area while sampling dinner-by-the-bite and specialty drinks at various locations, be
More than 750 George Snow Scholarship Fund supporters showed up to cheer on their favorite dancers. ABOVE: Brian Altschuler, executive director of human resources at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, dances with Anna Tabolina. Altschuler was the men’s fu
Susanne Jorgensen stands triumphantly at the summit of Mount Shasta
in California after taking part in the 2015 Climb Against the Odds.
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By Lona O'Connor
Nobody would have faulted Susanne Jorgensen if she had decided to snorkel and
By Amy Woods
A footloose and fancy-free fundraiser for the George Snow Scholarship Fund has brought together eight amateur rug-cutters who will twirl their way across the parquet Aug. 28.
Boca’s Ballroom Battle — an evening of dining and dancing —
About 150 guests turned out for the Women of Tomorrow Mentor & Scholarship Program event that raised $70,000 to benefit at-risk girls in 25 public high schools in the county. ‘We are truly elated with the success of the dinner and our community’s ove
More than $4,000 was raised at a fun foodie event for the Delray Beach Public Library’s Foothold on the Future Campaign. It marked the most successful Dine out for a Cause in the nonprofit’s history. ‘The Delray Beach Public Library is very grateful
The American Red Cross’ fifth-annual fundraiser swung into the Mizner Park hot spot with a ‘21 Club’ theme, celebrating the finale of WPTV-TV meteorologist Steve Weagle’s Ride for the Red Cross, a five-day bicycle marathon from Sebastian to Boca Rato
A doll of a fundraiser for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County netted $50,000 — a 39 percent increase from last year — and saw nearly 150 local girls serving as volunteer models. Almost 1,000 American Girl fans and their friends and families
The Delray Beach Public Library’s Foothold on the Future Campaign received a boost from an event sponsored by Harvey and Virginia Kimmel. The campaign will help raise money to renovate and expand the children’s department by 5,000 square feet and add
The New York Times bestselling author and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist had guests rolling in the aisles during a special appearance to discuss his latest book, Live Right & Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster). The humorist offered an u
A fun-filled fundraiser for the Lake Worth-based nonprofit Inspirit generated more than $21,000 for the organization that brings the healing power of music to thousands of elderly, needy, sick and vulnerable residents every year. A crowd numbering 10
Silence overtook the dining room as a group of 5-year-olds from Sacred Heart School’s William B. Finneran Montessori Academy entered to sing ‘This Little Light of Mine’ for 150 attendees who helped raise more than $12,000 for student scholarships. AB
Symphony of the Americas Society had its annual gathering honoring prominent supporters who have distinguished themselves through outstanding commitment and service to the community. The highlight of the day was the presentation of the first Lifetime
The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden saw more than 200 supporters attend a poolside event on the Intracoastal Waterway co-chaired by Jean Matthews and Polly Reed. More than $166,000 was raised for the installation of the Windows on the Floating Wor
Against the vibrant backdrop of amazing works of art, nearly 100 women came together for the yearly tradition of the Women’s Philanthropy Board of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County. They remembered the 2014-15 season and looked ahead t
St. Vincent Ferrer would double the size of its school (top right) and add a new portico to the church sanctuary (bottom right). Rendering provided
By Tim Pallesen
St. Vincent Ferrer Church is asking the 2,800 families in its parish for $6.5 mill
More than 1,500 guests joined the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum for a weekend unlike any other. Bacchanalia kicked it off at the Boca Raton Airport, wowing guests from the moment they arrived on the red carpet. The vintner dinners took place
The kickoff event to the Boca Walk To End Alzheimer’s shined a light into the dark world of the disease. Ticket sales, silent-auction items, raffles and sponsors resulted in proceeds of more than $45,000. ABOVE: Chairwoman Pam Polani and Vice Chairwo
