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
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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
Dr. Barry Davis won the most votes and earned the 2015 Doctor of Distinction honor at the 17th awards luncheon. ‘This was the most successful Honor Your Doctor luncheon in its 17-year history, on many fronts,’ event Chairman Alan Kaye said. ‘I am ex
Palm Beach Dramaworks’ 15th-anniversary gala featured an evening of dinner, dancing and celebration, as well as the Shelly Award, presented to Sherron Long. More than 250 guests gathered for the theater company’s biggest fundraising event of the seas
Steve Dolan, (l) a New York visitor, chats with his host Bob Hunt of Manalapan, while they sort through books
for sale at the J. Turner Moore Memorial Library on March 21. The annual event helps to clear shelf space
and serves as a fundraiser for the
The 58th-annual affair attended by 700 guests made history with its ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ theme. Current and former ambassadors stood in a receiving line, as did special guests Shirley MacLaine and William Shatner and the evening’s performer,
A moving and powerful documentary about temple member Michelle Brandfon’s family’s experience highlighted the monthly series. Titled ‘No Place on Earth,’ the film shares the story of Jews ages 2 to 78 who survived the Holocaust by going underground a
The University Club of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation celebrated its gambling-themed gala with gaming including blackjack, craps, poker, roulette and slot machines and dinner-by-the-bite. Funds raised benefit academic programs and scholar
The 12th-annual event themed ‘Friends of A Feather Flock Together’ honored women while empowering local children by supporting education in art, journalism, science and other disciplines. The theme symbolizes the 45th year of ‘Sesame Street’ and Big
More than 350 guests attended the Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse’s eighth-annual fete, featuring keynote speaker Taylor Armstrong of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,’ who also is a domestic-violence survivor and advocate. Armstrong delivered
