Pay it Forward is a calendar designed to celebrate the many philanthropic events in the community from October through April each year. Events in this listing are current as of 11/25. Please check with organizers for any changes.
DECEMBER 1
Saturday - 12/1 - Hair Saving Event in Support of Cancer Patients at Lifestyles of Lynne in Royal Palm Place, 284 Esplanade, #52B, Boca Raton. Volunteers will shave their heads to show support for those with cancer. 10 am-1 pm. Donations benefit St. Baldrick’s Foundation. 347-2933 or www.royalpalmplace.com.
12/1 - Christmas Designer Showcase House at Cason Cottage Museum, 5 NE First St., Delray Beach. The Delray Beach Historical Society’s special preview of the Christmas Designer Showcase House will help support society projects, including education programs for elementary-school students. 6:30 pm. $75. Following the preview, the house will be open to the public through 1/1. 274-9578 or www.delraybeachhistory.org.
12/1 - “Lady in Red” Gala at The Mar-a-Lago Club, 1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. Tonight Show host Jay Leno and Sultans of Swing headline a fundraiser for Leaders in Furthering Education.
6 pm. $700. 865-0955 or www.life-edu.org.
DECEMBER 2-8
Monday - 12/3 - Bake for the Rescues at Sundy House, 106 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach. Join 20 celebrity bakers and help raise money for Dezzy’s Second Chance Animal Rescue. 6-8:30 pm. $25-$30.
954-588-7045 or www.dezzyssecondchance.com.
12/3 - Holiday Trunk Show Preview Cocktail Reception at The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Support the Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club and the more than 300 children it serves by getting a sneak peak of items offered at the Holiday Trunk Show. 6-8 pm. $85. 683-3287 or www.bgcpbc.org.
Tuesday-Wednesday - 12/4-5 - Holiday Trunk Show at The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. More than 30 vendors will offer everything from jewelry and accessories to Christmas ornaments and holiday décor. Funds from sales will benefit Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club. 9 am-5 pm. Free. 683-3287 or www.bgcpbc.org.
12/5 - Mental Health Association Annual Meeting and Silent Auction at Cha Cha’s, 150 Worth Ave. #235, Palm Beach. Partake in fresh tapas and fruity sangria to raise money for association programs. 5-7 pm. $40. 832-3755 or www.mhapbc.org.
Thursday - 12/6 - Sandler Family Major Gifts Event at St. Andrews Country Club, 17557 W. Claridge Oval, Boca Raton. Listen to presentations by a CBS News correspondent and an Israeli intelligence expert while lauding Harvey and Phyllis Sandler for being the largest donors in the history of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s Annual Campaign. 6 pm. $125. 852-3333 or www.jewishboca.org.
Friday - 12/7 - 4th Annual Sea Coast Toast at Rooftop Terrace at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd., Boca Raton. Support Gumbo Limbo Nature Center with an evening under the stars featuring hors d’oeuvres, drinks, tropical music and auctions. 6-9 pm. $55. 544-8605.
Saturday - 12/8 - River of Grass Gala at The Colony, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Support the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades by attending a “green-tie” affair. 6:30 pm. $350. 233-9004.
12/8 - 12th Annual Caridad Center “Wrapping up Your Holiday Wishes” Gala at Four Seasons Resort, 2800 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. An evening of auctioning, dining and dancing will honor four dentists for their 20 years of volunteer efforts at Caridad Center. 7 pm. $250. 582-2800.
DECEMBER 9-15
Sunday - 12/9 - Sip & Shop at Evelyn & Arthur, 277 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. Guests are invited to the newly redesigned store to peruse winter merchandise, luxurious sweaters, stylish accessories and other couture. Proceeds from sales benefit Palm Beach Habilitation Center. Noon-5 pm. Free. 572-0900 or
www.evelynandarthur.com.
Thursday - 12/13 - Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Annual Gala and Auction at St. Andrews Country Club, 17557 W. Claridge Oval, Boca Raton. Take a glamorous journey to the classic elegance of Hollywood Ruth and recognize the recipients of the Ruth and Norman Rales Humanitarian of the Year Award. $500. 6:30 pm. 852-5013 or www.ruthralesjfs.org/gala2012.
Friday - 12/14 - Jingle Bell Ball at The Breakers, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. Participate in a festive evening of dinner and dancing to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. 7 pm. $600. 683-3287 or www.bgcpbc.org.
DECEMBER 16-22
Thursday - 12/20 - National League of American Pen Women Luncheon and Discussion at Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. John Cutrone, director of the Jaffee Center for the Book at Florida Atlantic University, will serve as guest speaker for the benefit supporting college woman in the arts. Noon. $25. 865-9756 or
www.bocapenwomen.org.
DECEMBER 23-29
Saturday - 12/29 - Red Cross Beach Bash at The Beach Club, 755 North County Road, Palm Beach. The next generation of philanthropic leaders will gather to benefit the American Red Cross. 8 pm-midnight. $150-200. 650-9133.
JANUARY
Friday - 1/4 - Hospice Evening at The Breakers, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. Take in a champagne reception and fashion show by Carolina Herrera, followed by a black-tie dinner, to benefit Hospice of Palm Beach County. 7 pm. $450-$750. 832-8585 or www.hpbcf.org.
Saturday - 1/5 - Your Medical School Gala at Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive W., Boca Raton. A black-tie-optional reception, auction, dinner and dance will benefit “Compassionate Care Through Education” Medical Scholarship Campaign at Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. $295. 6:30 pm. 699-7198. http://med.fau.edu.
Wednesday - 1/9 - Bell Society Dinner at The Colony, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Enjoy a black-tie event to benefit Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County. 7 pm. $500. 832-2755.
Friday - 1/11 - Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers Gala 2013 at The Breakers, 1 South County Road, Palm Beach. Ring in the beginning of a new year and stay through the night for the Young Friends After Party. 7 pm. gala; 10 p.m. after party. $500-$1,000. 841-1048 or www.hanleycenter.org.
Friday - 1/18 - Iron Chef Competition at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Teams compete to benefit Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. 6:30 pm. $175. 395-6766 or www.bocahistory.org.
Saturday - 1/19 - OPAL Award Gala at Boca Pointe Country Club, 7144 Boca Pointe Dr., Boca Raton. Honor five nominees for their tireless dedication to the Boca Raton community. 6:30 pm. $250. 477-7180 or www.rotaryclubbocaraton.com.
Monday - 1/21 - Kravis Center Annual Gala at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Experience a performance by Pink Martini with a pre-performance, black-tie reception. 6 pm. $375-$750. 832-7469 or www.kravis.org.
Wednesday - 1/23 - Amerian Red Cross Designers’ Show House Preview Party at 123 Santa Lucia Drive, West Palm Beach. Philanthropists, socialites and those with an interest in the design world will gather for an evening celebration. 6-
9 pm. $200. 248-2700.
Thursday - 1/24 - Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures Gala at The Mar-a-Lago Club, 1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. A four-course gourmet dinner with wine pairing and silent auctions benefits Food for the Poor. 7:30 pm. $450. 888-404-4248 or
www.foodforthepoor.org.
Monday - 1/28 - 20th Anniversary Luncheon of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. The celebration will include a keynote speaker, a reception, lunch and a presentation. 11:30 am-1:30 pm. $125. 995-6773 or www.ushmm.org.
1/28 - Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper “Time is of the Essence” Luncheon at Flagler Museum Pavilion, 1 Whitehall Way, Palm Beach. Speakers will be Dr. Robert Bast and Dr. Judith Reichman. 11:30 am. $325. 837-2285 or www.ovariancancerpbc.org.
Thursday - 1/31 - Palm Beach Wine Auction at The Mar-a-Lago Club, 1100 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach. Enjoy an elegant evening featuring a five-course wine dinner to benefit Kravis Center. 6 pm. $1,000. 651-4320 or www.palmbeachwineauction.org.
To submit your event, contact Amy Woods at flamywoods@bellsouth.net.
Comments