Pay it Forward is our new 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 10/25. Please check with organizers for any changes.
Allegro Society
Delray Beach Club
November 9: Boca Raton Symphonia’s support group, Allegro Society, is tuning up its instruments for the third-annual Musical Luncheon and Music Scholarship Award. A performance by members of the Symphonia and the presentation of a $1,500 grant to a high-school student will highlight the event. The location is the Delray Beach Club, 2001 S. Ocean Blvd. Time is 11:30 am. Tickets are $75. For information, call 866-687-4201 or visit www.bocasymphonia.org. Photo: Committee member Joan Gallo and scholarship sponsor Marie Iandoli stand outside the Delray Beach Club. Photo provided
Dinner Cruise Aboard ‘Lady Atlantic’
Veterans Park, Delray Beach
November 9: Veterans’ Pathway to Business Success embarks on its first fundraiser as it sets sail on a mission to provide grants to Iraq and Afghanistan veterans seeking funding for their businesses. Dinner Cruise Aboard ‘Lady Atlantic’ includes a reception, dinner, open bar and dancing under the stars. The location is Veterans Park., 802 NE First St., Delray Beach. Time is 6 p.m. Tickets are $500. For information, call 235-4584 or visit www.veteranspathway.org. Photo: Herb Romanow; Veterans’ Pathway to Business Success founder, Jerry Kramer; retired Maj. Gen. Joseph Taluto and Gerry Goldberg plan the dinner cruise. Photo provided
Christmas Designer Showcase House
Cason Cottage Museum, Delray Beach
December 1: The Delray Beach Historical Society’s special preview of the 2012 Christmas Designer Showcase House will feature decorations dating back to 1915 that were artistically crafted by eight accomplished South County designers. Proceeds will help support society projects, including education programs for elementary-school students. This year’s house is Cason Cottage, 5 NE First St. Opening party at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $75. The house will be open to the public Dec. 2-Jan. 1. Times are noon-4 pm Sundays, 10 am-4 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays and noon-4 pm Jan. 1. Tickets are $15. For information, call 274-9578 or visit www.delraybeachhistory.org. Photo: The designers of the 2012 Christmas Designer Showcase House include Sharon Koskoff, Marsha Love, Karen McClaren, Gus Martinez, Virginia Courtenay, Hazel McGuire, Kim Baguley and Annette Smith. Tim Stepien/The Coastal Star
Holiday Trunk Show
Seagate Hotel & Spa, Delray Beach
December 3-5: This year’s Holiday Trunk Show will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club, as more than 30 vendors offer everything from jewelry and accessories to Christmas ornaments and holiday décor. Funds raised will go toward programming for the 300-plus children who attend the club. A Preview Cocktail Reception on Dec. 3 kicks off the show at The Seagate Hotel & Spa, 1000 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Time is 6-8 pm. Tickets are $85. The public can peruse the gifts and goodies Dec. 4-5. Time is 9 am-5 pm. Admission is free. For information, call 683-3287 or visit www.bgcpbc.org. Photo: Holiday Trunk Show chairwomen include Kari Shipley, Susan Mullin and Melissa De Baptiste. Photo provided
Wee Dream Ball
Woodfield Country Club, Boca Raton
November 30: Florence Fuller Child Development Centers’ signature fundraising gala will be an affair as energetic and unique as the children the center helps. The ball is projected to raise more than $400,000 for programs that target low-income youths ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The location is Woodfield Country Club, 3650 Club Place, Boca Raton. Time is 7-11 pm. Tickets are $250. For information, call 391-7274, Ext. 128, or visit www.florencefullercenters.org. Photo: (front row) Co-Chairwoman Carrie Rubin and Honorary Chairwoman Denise Zimmerman and Co-Chairwoman Stacey Packer are planning the Wee Dream Ball with committee members (middle row) Lauren Johnson, Suma Farsedakis, Heidi Johnson, Tiffany McDonnell, Kelly Thill, Eda Knopf, (back row) Rosa Feeney, Linda Behmoiras, Kathy Adkins and Tracy Louv. Photo provided
NOVEMBER 3
Saturday - 11/3 - 5th Annual Denim, Diamonds & Dice Casino Night is held at The Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. Gaming complimented by hors d’ oeuvres and an open bar. Benefits the Unicorn Village Academy in Boca Raton. 7-11 pm. $125/general, $225/VIP, $250/Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament. 620-9377.
NOVEMBER 4-10
Sunday - 11/4 - Caring Hearts Auxiliary Keep Memories Alive at Town Center at Boca Raton, 6000 Glades Road. Participate in the seventh-annual walk and help raise money for Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University. 9 am. $30-$40. 297-4066 or https://fauf.fau.edu/memories.
Tuesday - 11/6 - Bethesda Hospital Foundation’s Magnolia Society Brunch at The Ocean Club, 6849 N. Ocean Blvd., Ocean Ridge. Join a society that supports Bethesda Hospital Foundation’s Women of Grace Luncheon. 10 am. $250 for renewing members, $500 for new members. 737-7733, Ext. 84445 or www.bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.
Friday - 11/9 - David T. Harden Preservation Award at Delray Beach Golf Club, 2200 Highland Ave. Honor Delray Beach’s retiring city manager at a dinner sponsored by Delray Beach Preservation Trust.
6 pm. $50. 276-8968 or www.delraybeachpreservation.org.
Saturday - 11/10 - “Make Waves on the 50” Gala at Florida Atlantic University Stadium, Palm Beach Avenue, Boca Raton. Support the FAU President’s Scholarship Fund at a black-tie event that will be capped by a fireworks display. 6:30 pm. $250. 297-3010 or www.fau.edu/2012gala.
NOVEMBER 11-17
Wednesday - 11/14 - Women of Grace Luncheon at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. Honor five volunteers for their work and accomplishments and support Bethesda Hospital Foundation and Center for Women & Children. 10:30 am. $100. 737-7733, Ext. 84445 www.bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.
Thursday - 11/15 - Palm Beach Closets Fashion Show & Luncheon at Boynton Woman’s Club, 1010 S. Federal Highway. Ten club members will model clothes, jewelry and accessories from Second Time Around Consignment Boutique to benefit Crossroads Program at Palm Beach State College. 11:30 am. $20. 737-3392 or www.boyntonwomansclub.com.
11/15 - National Philanthropy Day at Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Recognize philanthropists Harry and Deborah Sargeant III for their contributions to society. 11:30 am-1 pm. $100. 848-7200, Ext. 3250 or 3286 or www.afppbc.org.
11/15 - “Best of Boca & Beyond” at The Shops at Boca Center, 5050 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton. Join Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation to kick off the social season in the shopping center’s newly renovated courtyard. 6-9 pm. $50.
494-6888 or www.hpbcf.org.
Friday - 11/16 - Delray Beach Stiletto Race at SE Fourth and Atlantic avenues. Strap on those stilettos and race to support Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation. 5-8 pm. $25. 266-0003 or www.delraychild.org.
NOVEMBER 18-24
Monday - 11/19 - End Hunger at DIG, 777 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Savor the five serving stations and sip soft beverages to help C.R.O.S. Ministries’ hunger programs. 5-8 pm. $35. 233-9009, Ext. 106.
NOVEMBER 25-30
Thursday - 11/29 - Grand Opening at Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service Food Pantry, 430 S. Congress Ave., Delray Beach. Share the vision, work and generosity of those who make feeding the hungry possible. 5:30 pm. Free. 852-3333 or www.ruthralesjfs.org.
11/29 - Havana Nights Exclusive Poker Event at Boca Raton Resort & Club. Cocktail reception at 6 pm, tournament begins at 7 pm. Benefits the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. $1,000 per player. 266-0003 or www.HavanaNightsPoker.com
DECEMBER
Saturday - 12/1 - Hair Saving Event in Support of Cancer Patients at Lifestyles of Lynne, Royal Palm Place, 284 Esplanade, #52B, Plaza Real, Boca Raton. Volunteers will have their heads shaved to show support of everyone that has ever been diagnosed with some form of cancer. 10 am-1 pm. Free: Donations go to St. Baldrick’s. 347-2933. www.royalpalmplace.com.
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.
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.
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 or www.artmarshall.org.
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 or www.caridad.org.
Friday - 12/14 - Jingle Bell Ball at The Breakers, 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach. Participate in a festive evening of dinner and dancing to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. 7 pm. $600. 683-3287 or www.bgcpbc.org.
January
Saturday - 1/5 - Your Medical School Gala at The Royal Palm Yacht Club, 2425 Maya Palm Drive W., Boca Raton. A black-tie-optional reception, auction, dinner and dancing will benefit the “Compassionate Care Through Education” Medical Scholarship Campaign at the Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine. $295. 6:30 pm.
699-7198.
Wednesday - 1/9 - Bell Society Dinner at Colony Hotel, 155 Hammon Ave., Palm Beach. Enjoy a black-tie event to benefit Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County, Inc. 7 pm. $500. 832-2755.
Friday - 1/11 - Caron and Hanley Treatment Centers Gala 2013 at The Breakers, 1 S. 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.
Saturday - 1/12 - 51st Annual Boca Raton Regional Hospital Ball at Boca Raton Resort & Club, 501 E. Camino Real. Pay tribute to Elaine J. Wold and celebrate the Wold Family Center for Emergency Medicine. $400. 955-4142 or www.brrh.com.
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.
Thursday - 1/24 - Fine Wines & Hidden Treasures Gala at 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.
To submit your event, please contact Amy Woods at flamywoods@bellsouth.net.
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