The Unicorn Children’s Foundation, along with Co-Chairs Julissa Caballero and Phillip DiPonio, reported a successful evening of fundraising that will help create cradle-to-career pathways for those with autism, attention-deficit disorder and other sp
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The Achievement Centers for Children & Families Foundation’s 18th annual fundraiser brought in a record $145,000 for the nonprofit, which provides early education and child care to low-income families in Delray Beach. More than 650 guests walked thro
The Actors Fund, a national human-services organization aimed at professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industries, saw nearly 200 supporters at its 10th annual event, where more than $215,000 was raised to benefit Career Transition f
Three hundred supporters biked, ran and walked to raise more than $75,000 for the Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County. Cyclists rode along Flagler Drive to Manatee Lagoon and circled back to complete a 24-mile ride. Runners and walkers took part
Child Rescue Coalition’s fourth annual fundraiser kicked off with cocktails and a silent auction, then segued into dinner. The nonprofit announced that 11,000 arrests of child predators and the rescues of 2,500 abused children have been made in the l
Students from every discipline at Dreyfoos School of the Arts showcased their work during the benefit for the institution’s foundation. Hundreds of guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and a reception prior to the main event — nonstop high-energy performanc
A total of $101,000 was awarded to seven teenager-run charities during a ‘Shark Tank’-esque event that matches philanthropic investors with young change-makers. The audience of 500 gathered to watch the fourth annual installment of mini-presentations
The annual Hanley Foundation event called attention to the nonprofit’s mission of combating addiction by preventing childhood experimentation with alcohol and drugs. The Dreamcatcher theme represents protecting the dreams of children by educating par
The 28th annual event was sold out and raised nearly $150,000 for programs at the Palm Beach Habilitation Center, which serves adults with disabilities. More than 370 guests attended the ‘Jazz up Your Giving’-themed event, featuring the Palm Beach A
The Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County’s roaring affair drew 430 women to hear Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Jodi Kantor give the keynote speech. Kantor took the crowd behind the scenes of her work with writing partner Mega
A crowd favorite, the 17th annual Boca Bacchanal wine and food festival has a new home at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. It's scheduled to conclude April 6 with the Grand Tasting, previously held in Mizner Park (above). Photo provided
By Jan Norris
The Plate: ¼ Bird Breast & Wing
The Place: La Poulette, 215 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach; 908-2396 or lapoulettefl.com.
The Price: $14
The Skinny: Let’s get this out of the way first — this was the best rotisserie chicken ever.
La Poulette, a petite
Beatles tribute band Liverpool Live is one of many acts scheduled to perform. Photo provided
By Ron Hayes
Ask how many acts will appear at his upcoming International Beatles on the Beach Festival and Daniel Hartwell hesitates.
“I have to count again
By Willie Howard
If you’re a boat owner living in southern Palm Beach County, you understand that boating is a year-round pursuit.
But the longer, warmer, calmer days of spring and summer lead many boaters to more hours on the water as they fish, di
NOTE: With so many summer camps offered in our area we kept our listings mostly east of I-95 in South County, but there are a few exceptions. Not all summer camp schedules have been set. Please check thecoastalstar.com for additional information as i
By Janis Fontaine
Lisa Borg has been asking camp directors the hard questions for more than 16 years as an adviser for The Camp Experts & Teen Summers, a free service for parents with up-to-date information about summer camps. The
Women from the Woodfield Country Club show their support for Pinkball 2019. Photo provided
Boca Raton Regional Hospital struck out against breast cancer during its 10th annual Pinkball event on March 9.
Proceeds benefit the Christine E. Lynn Women’s
Lake Worth Beach will be the site of a sunrise service April 21. Jane Smith/The Coastal Star
At Easter sunrise services, Christians hear the word of God as they watch the day bloom. It reminds worshippers that Jesus’ sacrifice allows them to begin
Bethesda Hospital audiologist Rona Ackerman works with Ocean Ridge resident James Weege. Photo provided
By Joyce Reingold
Adults experiencing hearing loss let an average of seven years tick by before going for professional help.
This impairment can
Jack Jaiven and Wayne Barton developed the annual meal. Photo provided by Susan Stallone, Temple Beth El
By Janis Fontaine
Why would a group of Jewish people set up, serve, then clean up Easter dinner for Christians they don’t even know?
Call it a m
