ABOVE: Teachers from Forest Park Elementary in Boynton Beach (l-r) Lynda Campbell, Jacqueline Anderson, Marie Volcimus, Regina Smith and Barbara Callahan. Photo provided
The Junior League of Boca Raton honored 30 teachers from seven Title 1 elementar
Mary Csar is moving to a Jacksonville historic district, closer to her kids. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Mary Hladky
Mary Csar has been involved in preserving Boca Raton’s history almost from the moment she moved to the city in 1978.
She joined
Jeannine Morris, nominated by Place of Hope at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus, was named Woman Volunteer of the Year at the Junior League of Boca Raton’s annual luncheon. Morris was chosen from among 40 outstanding female volunteers for the pres
The Junior League of Boca Raton’s Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon’s honorary chairwoman, Carrie Rubin, welcomed nominees to an evening of appetizers, cocktails and a buffet. It was a precursor to the Nov. 21 luncheon at The Boca Raton, where Jea
Luncheon organizers, l-r, Racheal Petullo, Victoria Matthews, Carrie Rubin and Namrata Israni. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The 38th installment of a signature event honoring female philanthropy in the community will recognize 40 local nominees and t
The Junior League of Boca Raton has appointed Victoria Matthews as its president and has appointed a new board of directors.
The 2025-26 team was introduced at the league’s annual dinner meeting. Board members for 2025-26 include Debbie Abrams, Darin
The Junior League of Boca Raton celebrated two decades of having the Countess de Hoernle Building as the organization’s headquarters. ‘We were delighted to celebrate this milestone,’ said Nicole Stelzer, league president. ‘The building has been such
Impact 100 Palm Beach County has selected the semifinalists that will vie for a series of large grants up to $100,000.
All the semifinalists serve South County and represent one of five categories of interest — arts, culture and historic preservation
(l-r) Maureen Mann, Nikki Stelzer, Terry Fedele, Nancy Brinker and event Co-Chairwomen Khrisna Kellerman and Meryll Bangsil. Photo provided by Kelly O’Brien/Coastal Click Photography
The Junior League of Boca Raton’s 37th annual affair sold out with
The Junior League of Boca Raton honored Lee Williams, of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast, as the 2023 Woman Volunteer of the Year. The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Betsy Owen, of the Rotary Club of Delray Beach. ‘Lee Williams and Bet
Woman Volunteer of the Year luncheon Chairwoman Nancy Dockerty and Honorary Chairwoman Margaret Blume. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
A fashion show featuring couture from the exclusive retail shops at The Boca Raton highlights this year’s Woman Volunte
Nov. 10: The 36th anniversary Junior League of Boca Raton event honors outstanding female leaders and treats guests to a New York-style fashion show. Time is 10:30 a.m. Cost is $200. Call 561-620-2553 or visit jlbr.org. ABOVE: Honorary Chairwoman Mar
By Steve Plunkett
The Boca Raton Community Garden in Meadows Park will bear the name of one of its original guiding lights, the late Mayor Susan Whelchel.
Whelchel, who died in November, “was a wonderful steward for our great city,” said Jamie Sauer,
Some of the new board members of the Junior League of Boca Raton are (l-r): Brooke Kaplan, Nicole Stelzer, Victoria Matthews, Meghan Shea, Paige Gantt, Alana St. John, Amanda O'Brien, Michelle Coggiola and Rhian Warner. Photos provided
A fresh leader
ABOVE (l-r): Reilly Glasser, Amy Procacci and Ashley Cole in their black dresses. RIGHT: Luz Nieto and Laurie Daniel. The Junior League hopes to raise $20,000 in this initiative. Photos provided
By Amy Woods
The little black dress has become an icon
Jamie Sauer, president of the Junior League of Boca Raton (from left), Lynne Moyer, Sosy Faradyan, Mado Faradyan, Fabiola Padernacht, Irina Oyfe and Jocelyn Mijares box food at Boca Helping Hands. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Boca’s Junior League cel
Robin Deyo has worked on Junior League projects that have touched everything from hunger to family/child welfare and the community garden. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
By Sallie James
Innovative ideas. An amazing history of volunteerism. A techy back
(l-r) Junior League President Renata Sans de Negri, Heather Shaw, vice president and general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue Boca Raton, and event Chairwoman Nicole Stelzer will preside over the luncheon and fashion show. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
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(l-r) Pat Thomas, Nikki Stelzer and Junior League President Renata Sans de Negri are planning the Nov. 16 event. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Pat Thomas has been named honorary chairwoman, with Nikki Stelzer as event chairwoman, of the Junior League
Flavors Honorary Chairs Thom and Joyce DeVita, Chairwoman Karli Vazquez-Mendez and Honorary Chairs Joni and Al Goldberg. Photo provided by Munoz Photography
By Amy Woods
The Junior League of Boca Raton celebrated its ninth-annual Flavors event, know
