ABOVE: Joan and David Genser are co-chairing the Palm Beach Opera’s annual gala. Photos provided
By Amy Woods
A star soprano from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City will headline the Palm Beach Opera’s annual gala and command its $1,000 ticke
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The annual race features crazy costumes and even crazier high heels. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Supporters of a local charity will stomp down the sidewalk in stilettos ranging from stylish to silly during the Vince Canning Stiletto Race at Delray B
Phyllis Sandler (seated) with (l-r) Gary and Robin Rubin, Harvey Sandler, Amy and David Ross and Andrea and Larry Schnurmacher. Photo provided
Empty Bowls committee members (l-r) Michelle Donahue, Tara Laxer, Michelle Broda, Blair Jones, Sandra Meier, Stephanie Dodge, Co-Chairwomen Julie Peyton Stein and Patty Jones, Renee McGovern, Don Tolep, Renee Reiersen and Palm Beach County Food Bank
Michele Wright, former WPEC-TV news anchor and honorary chairwoman of last year’s Community Caring Center event, with Doreen Robinson, chairwoman of this year’s Dreams Come True Gala set for Nov. 16. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Thirty years of c
Ralph Papa, in his Delray Beach studio, shows a rim and fender from the bike that will be sold to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Delray.
By Lona O’Connor
A bicycle is only a bicycle until Ralph Papa makes it a vehicle of art. Papa, a Delray B
The annual affair organized by Bethesda Hospital Foundation will benefit the Center for Women & Children at Bethesda Health through the purchase of a state-of-the-art, realistic mother and baby birthing simulator. ABOVE: (l-r, seated) Yvonne Boice, C
Andrew Chea, 17, plans to participate in the Buddy Walk with his brother, Nicholas, 9, and their father, Thomas Chea. More than 2,000 are expected to take part. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
The co-chairwoman of the 23rd-annual Buddy Walk has seen
The local chapter of National Society of Arts and Letters will host an elite ballet competition June 2 spotlighting 17 young dancers vying for a $12,000 prize. ABOVE: Co-chairwoman Alyce Erickson and chapter executives Brian Edwards and Shari Upbin w
Connie Siskowski (right), founder and president of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, and Jan Savarick, an ongoing supporter of the organization. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
More than 10,000 tweens and teens in Palm Beach County, most h
March 30: Artist DUAIV will create a one-of-a-kind painting to be auctioned during Women’s Circle’s 13th-annual fundraising gala. Enjoy dinner, live music, silent auction, raffle and dancing.Proceeds from the event support programs to improve career
Love of Literacy Luncheon committee members (l-r, in front) Patricia Knobel, Stephanie Kahlert, Deborah Ghostine, Lisa Fullmer, Nicole Pasquale, Laura Silver, (in back) Ken Spillias, Jorgette Smith, Lynn Kalber, Carol Rose, Susan Rabinowitz, Jennifer
Committee members and sponsors of the George Snow Scholarship Fund Cowboy Ball include (l-r, in front) Logan Rae, Kimmie Hruda, Katherine Regna, Richard Murdoch, Elizabeth Murdoch Titcomb, Jackie Reeves, Brenda Husinka, (middle) Lisa Valko, Tim Snow,
Feb. 20-23: Shop at a signature fundraising event for Wayside House, a nonprofit that provides alcohol and drug-addition recovery services to women, that will feature vendors from throughout the country. Time is 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 20 and 10 a.m. to 5 p
Dec. 19: Chabad of East Boca’s Harry & Celia Litwak Center welcomes guests to a gala reception and concert where three outstanding residents will be presented with the Lamplighter Award. Time is 5:30 p.m. Cost is $180. Call 394-9770 or visit bocabeac
Casey (left) and Timolin Cole. The twins back music education in schools. Photo provided
By Cheryl Blackerby
Timolin and Casey Cole, the twin daughters of legendary singer Nat King Cole and sisters of the late singer Natalie Cole, are passionate
Coordinating the Impact 100 event are (l-r ) Nick Gold, PR director for Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa; Cindy Racco, general manager of Eau; Karen Rogers, event co-chairwoman; Helen Ballerano, co-president of Impact 100 Palm Beach County; Catherine Warr
Sea of Love Soiree Chairwomen (l-r) Ann Heilakka, Jestena Boughton and Chris Davies. Photo provided
By Amy Woods
Sandoway Discovery Center has set its sights on a $75,000 fundraising goal for its signature society event, the Sea of Love Soiree.
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Women of Grace chairwomen Nicole Pasqual and Kimberley Trombly-Burmeister. Photo by Downtown Photo
By Amy Woods
The 17th installment of the Women of Grace luncheon will be a wonder of white Nov. 10, when guests gather to raise money for the Bethe
Susan Duane (left) and Suzy Laniga
By Amy Woods
A half-million donated dollars will flow into South Palm Beach County’s philanthropic community following a membership meeting of the women of Impact 100.
The nonprofit, which supports local orga
