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PALM BEACH
PET SOCIETY
Want your pet in the
2024 Pet Society?
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A Night In Madrid
The sophisticated ambiance of Spain’s arts and financial
center, a capital city renowned for its rich repositories of European art, was brought to life for the Center for Creative Education’s (CCE) A Night in Madrid at Club Colette. Event Chairs Milly and Patrick Park presented a festive Spanish atmosphere for the occasion of honoring Susan and Dom Telesco and their significant contribution and commitment towards the funding of the Center’s new campus in West Palm Beach.
![Dr. Christopher Dold, Thomas Kaferle – Miral Group, Rob Yordi – SeaWorld, Julien Kau](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_5fcc5b07dd174d78a2f55bbe921bd165~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_62,h_43,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/(l-r)%20Dr_%20Christopher%20Dold%2C%20Thomas%20Kaferle%20%E2%80%93%20Miral%20Group%2C%20Rob%20Yordi%20%E2%80%93%20SeaWorld%2C%20Julien%20Kau.jpg)
American Humane Goes Global
Global Humane — the international
brand of American Humane, which is the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare — along with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
and Miral recently announced the certification of both SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue.
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GOOD GRUB
Chef Kevin Bell has joined Gulfstream Goodwill
Industries (GGI) as its first ever Executive Chef. In his
new role, Chef Bell oversees GGI’s newest social enterprise, Good Grub, and its catering and mobile kitchen operations. According to the nonprofit’s
CEO, Keith Kennedy, Chef Bell will provide
structure and a curriculum for those with intellectual disabilities by providing real work exercises within the hospitality industry.
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211 PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST
Awarded $1 Million
The Board and staff of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast are thrilled to announce that the State of Florida has awarded the nonprofit organization 1 million dollars to support the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot facility to house its staff and volunteers.
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HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS)
38th Tribute Dinner
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) hosted its 38th Tribute Dinner at the American
Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, raising $4.5 million for education, research and patient care.
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THE MIND, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOUNDATION
Experts on Neurodegenerative Diseases Bring
a Wealth of Knowledge to the Team
The Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological
Disorders (M3F) announced the addition of five esteemed
members to its Board of Directors and medical and research advisory
committees.
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MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM
Names Palm Beacher David S. Mack as Chairman
Palm Beach resident David S. Mack will serve as the new Chairman of MorseLife Health System, according to Keith A. Myers, President and CEO of the premier senior lifestyle community.
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CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE
New Fund To Help Local Veterans Battling Cancer
The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), a not-for-profit organization in Palm Beach County, has initiated a new fund to assist veterans battling cancer. A generous supporter and Board member, Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), M.D., has made this possible for local veterans in Palm Beach County who are confronting cancer.
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Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Thank You Luncheon
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) ended the philanthropic season by hosting a Thank you Luncheon at The Colony Palm Beach for the Chairs, Leadership Group, and Sponsors of the 2023 Shop The Day
Away Luncheon.™ This year’s signature event raised a
historic $1 million for local cancer patients in need.
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Town of Palm Beach United Way
78th Annual Meeting
Town of Palm Beach United Way Board
members, volunteers, and community
supporters celebrated a successful campaign
year at the 78th Annual Meeting held at The
Breakers Palm Beach.
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Center for Creative Education
Global Classroom
Collaborations
The Center for Creative Education (CCE) has merged with Blue Planet Global Education (BPGE) to enhance
international education through virtual classroom-to-classroom projects.
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Jupiter Medical Center
Auxiliary Lounge
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a $1.5 million donation to support the Johnny and Terry Gray
Surgical Institute.
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Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Annual Membership Meeting and Reception
President and CEO Jeremy Johnson reviewed the
achievements and events of the prior year, recognizing all of the Historical Society of
Palm Beach County (HSPBC) professional team
and volunteers who made them possible.
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Young Friends of the Kravis Center
An Evening of Community
and Networking
Recently, Young Friends of the Kravis Center
celebrated the 30th Anniversary season by gathering for cocktails prior to the performance of Postmodern Jukebox, featuring the greatest 20th Century musical
genres, fused with the recognizable hits of
our own modern era.
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Town of Palm Beach United Way
Volunteers Celebrated
Allocation Committee volunteers celebrated the end of the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s grant review process at a cocktail party at the historic Manalapan home of
Kate and Gary Parr.
This year’s Committee consisted of 110 community volunteers divided into 15 teams. They were charged with reviewing 79 program applications from 43 nonprofit agencies in Palm Beach County seeking grant funding from the Town of Palm Beach United Way.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Golden Palm Awards
Members and supporters of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) recently gathered in the newly unveiled historic Orchid House and Plaza for a member appreciation reception and enjoyed an end of season celebration hosted by the Board of Trustees providing the opportunity to explore the many recent enhancements throughout the Gardens.
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Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
(SOAFI) welcomed a packed house at
the Meyer Hall auditorium for its annual
Scholarship Awards Night.
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Jupiter Medical Center
Highest Safety Rating
The Leapfrog Group has again awarded
Jupiter Medical Center an “A” Hospital
Safety Grade for achieving the highest
national standard in patient safety.
IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES
8th Annual Awards Ceremony
Impact the Palm Beaches hosted its
8th Annual Impact Awards Celebration
at the Palm Beach County Convention
Center in West Palm Beach.
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Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults
Spring Luncheon
The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults’ (RCCA) 30th Annual Spring Luncheon was a sold-out event at The Colony Hotel that raised funds for the preschool program.
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Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Dance The Night Away
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH)
hosted the 2023 Dance the Night Away Gala at the Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Presented by The West Palm Beach Fred Astaire Studio,
12 local celebrities laced up their dancing shoes to raise funds for needy qualified families dealing with cancer while undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation. Chairs of this electrifying and successful event were Janet Levy an Farley Rentschler, along with Honorary Chairs Max and
Joseph McNamara.
YMCA OF THE PALM BEACHES
Prayer Breakfast
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches hosted its 14th Annual Prayer Breakfast at The Breakers Palm
Beach with more than 300 guests in attendance. The featured speaker, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell, shared insightful lessons on servant leadership to the philanthropic crowd of YMCA supporters.
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Palm Beach Opera
Opening Night Dinner
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) celebrated
opening night of Falstaff at the Kravis
Center’s Cohen Pavilion, toasting to the
final mainstage opera of the 2023 Season
and the historic company premiere of
Verdi’s final opera.
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Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
President's Dinner
The nation’s design industry elite gathered at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s annual President’s Dinner to honor The Shade Store and the late design legend Suzanne Rheinstein. This year’s event attendees helped to raise over $1.1 million to fund essential afterschool programs for more than 10,000 young people at nine locations throughout the Bronx.
Jupiter Medical Center
46th Annual
Black-Tie Ball
Nearly 450 of the region’s top philanthropists, business icons, and Jupiter Medical Center’s biggest supporters attended the Foundation’s
46th Annual Black-Tie Ball, which raised
more than $1 million for the new Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute.
![Lee and Jeffrey Alderton](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_4483bdaf61bf47a087a0ca263d4b36ab~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_334,w_2400,h_2608/fill/w_53,h_57,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/1_%20Lee%20Ann%20and%20Jeffrey%20Alderton_JPG.jpg)
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Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation
Spring Luncheon
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation (PBIHF) held its annual Board meeting and Spring Luncheon
at Club Colette in Palm Beach.
Following the Board meeting, members enjoyed the annual Luncheon. Mark Cook, President of Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation Membership Board, announced that the much anticipated Hospice Evening 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at The Breakers Palm Beach.
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
"Raised the Roof"
Nearly 200 supporters gathered for 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s Annual Spring Celebration “Raise the Roof” at The Colony Palm Beach. The Chairs of 211’s largest fundraising event of the year were Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan.
![Guy Clark, Sharon L'Herrou, Candi Spitz and Harrison Morgan](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_c8d1bab8c43243798cacf9ca2e4b263a~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_67,y_396,w_1215,h_998/fill/w_60,h_49,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/1%20064_Guy%20Clark%2C%20Sharon%20L'Herrou%2C%20Candi%20Spitz%2C%20Harrison%20Morgan_JPG.jpg)
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Jupiter Medical Center
Expansion Projects
Jupiter Medical Center has received final approval from the Town of Jupiter for a new five-story, 92-bed patient tower. The building is a $110 million project and will add to the hospital’s existing 248-bed capacity.
![Dreyfoos School of the Arts Ribbon Cutting](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_505485b021c5430c92cca3fcce1a93d5~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_269,y_0,w_4303,h_3227/fill/w_60,h_45,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/LEX_5814.jpg)
Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
(SOAFI) hosted a Ribbon Cutting
and Dedication Ceremony for the RJ
Foundation and The Scheller Family.
![Tom Quick and Talbott Maxey](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_352ee08d99ee4f41b1a138264a5f08c3~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_179,w_1400,h_1379/fill/w_200,h_197,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/1%20Tom%20Quick%20and%20Talbott%20Maxey_JPG.jpg)
St. Jude Palm Beach
A Waterfront Soirée
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked
off spring in Florida’s Gold Coast for the
13th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail
Party. Hosted at the historic Sailfish Club,
the waterfront soirée included a welcome
reception with cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and
desserts.
Interfaith Health & Wellness Annual Awards
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
Interfaith Health & Wellness, held its 17th
Annual Awards Luncheon at the National
Croquet Center, in West Palm Beach to a
sold-out crowd of Palm Beach supporters
who understand the mission of this vital community program.
![Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach Annual Awards Luncheon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_8fe66994732c4d3dbca8571fa7f92e8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_55,h_54,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Orchids%20by%20Sandy%20James.jpg)
![Frances and Jeff Fisher](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_79aea2996d6440d1984685672aff3c16~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_226,w_1401,h_1471/fill/w_169,h_177,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/1_Frances%20and%20Jeff%20Fisher.jpg)
An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens
Under a clear blue sky, loyal supporters for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) came together to celebrate philanthropy, music, art and nature with An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens.
TEE TIME
PupsForePatriots Golf Invitational
Nearly 100 golfers and altruistic supporters came out for a shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship at the American Humane’s Third Annual PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational in Palm Beach.
![PupsForePatriots Golf Invitational](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_e005ab83db69491b84ac72b43c177955~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_0,y_583,w_1401,h_1290/fill/w_55,h_51,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Yvonne%20and%20Service%20Dog%20Kalea%2C%20Mike%20and%20Service%20Dog%20Justice%2C%20Dr_%20Robin%20Ganzert%20and%20Kris%20and.jpg)
![Richard Bodwell, Kimberly McCarten and Karen Bodwell](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4f3efd_831f191be56c4cbf8dde1d68dba062d8~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_390,y_0,w_3852,h_3213/fill/w_57,h_48,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/Photo%201%20-%20Richard%20Bodwell%2C%20Kimberly%20McCarten%2C%20Karen%20Bodwell.jpg)
OFF THE WALL
Gala
Exhibitions of color, theatrics, emotion, and generosity marked The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Off the Wall Gala. Hundreds of vibrantly dressed guests attended the sold-out party at the Norton Museum of Art.
Palm Beach Round
Table Luncheon
Palm Beach Round Table’s Luncheon at Bear Lakes Country Club in Palm Beach featured Eric Kelly, President of Quantum Foundation. Members and guests who were in attendance were seated in the dining room for a delicious lunch and enlightening lecture.
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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
$200 Million Gift
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) presented the third and final scientific symposium for this season in their Palm Beach scientific lecture series titled Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs Today.
THE CORONATION:
950 Years of Art, Ceremony & Regalia
The American Friends of British Art celebrated their 20th Anniversary recently with a lecture, exhibition and reception hosted at the Norton Museum, with Findlay Galleries as the Presenting Sponsor.
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Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
ART & WILDLIFE
Art and wildlife were the perfect pair at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach. The event,
featuring Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, was co-hosted by Sanctuary Board member David Busch, and
Sanctuary Committee member Paul Fisher,
owner of Paul Fisher Gallery.
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Arts and the Arts
A Toast to the Center for Creative Education
Worth Avenue’s Findlay Galleries hosted a cocktail reception, honoring Center for Creative Education (CCE) as a kick off event for their upcoming annual spring fundraiser, A Night in Madrid.
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MorseLife 39th Annual
GOLF CLASSIC
Golfers county-wide met in the heart of Palm Beach to once again par and putt to raise funds on behalf of MorseLife Health System and its seniors at the 2023 MorseLife Golf Classic, held at Ocean Course at The Breakers Palm Beach.
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CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
Spring Luncheon
Patrons and friends of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) gathered for its Third Annual Spring Luncheon at The Colony Hotel. Chaired by Wendy Roberts, Giselle
Parry, Lori Stoll, and Gale Brophy, the Luncheon was sold out and raised more than $180,000 for CHS’s Family Visitation Center in West Palm Beach.
IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES
FPL Women in Philanthropy
Over 100 guests enjoyed a special evening at Manatee Lagoon as Impact the Palm Beaches presented FPL Women in Philanthropy.
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A Portrait of Leadership
A highlight of Women’s History Month at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC), A Portrait of Leadership, was held at the 1916 Historic Courthouse, home of the HSPBC’s Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum.
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Palm Beach
Visionary Evening
Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional services that help visually impaired people attain their goals, hosted its annual Palm Beach Visionary Evening at Club Colette.
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Mixing It Up
The Flagler Museum, Northern Trust, and St. Augustine Distillery jointly hosted the Whitehall Society’s annual Mixing It Up Cocktail Party on board the Mansion Yacht during the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show.
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Friends and Furrie's
al fresco Luncheon
American Humane, the nation’s first and largest animal welfare organization,
was honored at an al fresco luncheon hosted
by prominent New York and Palm Beach
philanthropist, and avid animal welfare
advocate, Jean Shafiroff, at Swifty’s at The
Colony in Palm Beach.
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Pups4Patriots
Dinner Dance
It was an evening of altruism for almost
200 of Palm Beach’s well-heeled set who
came in droves to celebrate man’s best
friend at American Humane’s Fifth Annual
Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance.
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Space Explorers: The Infinite
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts transported guests to the final frontier during a VIP reception for the immersive virtual reality (VR) exhibit: Space Explorers: The Infinite. Inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station, the experience takes guests on a breathtaking journey through space, featuring encounters once only available to astronauts.
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FEED YOUR CREATIVITY
Feeding South Florida — the leading hunger-relief organization in South Florida — revealed its semi-trailer truck with the winner’s artwork from The Fifth Annual Feed Your Creativity Art Competition at Coral Springs Charter School.
Breaking Bread for Community Kitchen
The Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB), United Way of Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County government broke bread to the Food Bank’s 24,000 square-foot community kitchen expansion. Upon cutting two six-foot loaves of bread on a 12-foot table to ceremoniously “cut the ribbon,” attendees toured the state-of-the art structure, which is projected to feed up to 10,000 hot, nutritious meals a day to food-insecure children, families, adults, veterans and seniors.
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PeopleScape
BUSINESS • NEW LEADERSHIP • PROMOTIONS
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
HomeSafe welcomed 100 golfers to work on their short game for a cause that goes a long way. The annual Charity Golf Tournament hosted for a second year at High Ridge Country Club was sold out. A record-breaking $100,000 was net, with the proceeds going toward helping thousands of children and families who have endured unimaginable trauma and to help prevent future cases of abuse.
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SHAKESPEARE SUMMER INTENSIVE
The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to introduce the Shakespeare Summer Intensive, a transformative program designed to immerse students in the world of Shakespeare while honoring the legacy of Mr. Alan Lebow, Co-Founder of the program’s sponsor, Kids’ Dreams, Inc. The five-day program begins on July 1st and offers an unparalleled opportunity for students to delve into Shakespeare’s work by either exploring new acting techniques or innovative approaches to theatrical design.
SPECIAL SUMMER SCREENING
OF BELLA!
The Donald M. Ephraim Sun & Stars International Film Festival (SASIFF) is hosting a special summer screening of BELLA!, an award-winning documentary about trailblazing Congresswoman Bella Abzug, on the 104th anniversary of her birth: July 24th at 4pm at Cinemark Boynton Beach 14.
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Inaugural Young Professionals Group Reception
James Gavrilos, President and CEO of the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County has announced the organization has started a Young Professionals Group.
Transforming Education Through The Arts
The Center for Creative Education (CCE) recently welcomed members of its newest standing committee, the Educational Services Advisory Committee (ESAC), with a reception at its West Palm Beach campus. The group serves a vital role within CCE, with a clear focus on governing the organization’s independent school, The Foundations School (TFS).
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Annual Report Features Artwork
by Renowned Artist
The Community Foundation for Palm Beach & Martin Counties was proud to present its Annual Report for the fiscal year 2022-2023, adorned with captivating artwork by esteemed artist Nava Lundy, a distinguished Dreyfoos School of the Arts (DSOA) alumna of the class of 2001.
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The Paper Trail
The Norton Museum of Art has received a transformative
promised gift of almost 700 prints from the last 500 years from longtime Norton supporter Jonathan “Jack” Frost, featuring European and American printmakers.
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Tocqueville Society Dinner
Palm Beach United Way celebrated its philanthropic leaders at the 33rd Annual Alexis de Tocqueville Society Award Dinner at Club Colette. Alan Curtis was honored with the Distinguished Citizen Award in front of a crowd of about 180 supporters.
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Dance The Night Away
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) hosted its popular Dance the Night Away Gala for the fourth year in a row at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Presented by The West Palm Beach Fred Astaire Studio, 11 local celebrities put on their dancing shoes to raise funds for qualified families in need who are dealing with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation.
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Soaring Through Spring
Donors and supporters of Palm Beach’s Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults (RCCA) celebrated Soaring Through Spring at the 31st Annual Spring Luncheon at The Beach Club.
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Go Red For Women
Heart care is the new self-care according to the Palm Beach County 2024 Go Red for Women Luncheon’s energetic keynote speaker, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum.
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Thank You Luncheon
Stanton Collemer, CEO of the Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), hosted a Thank-You Luncheon at The Colony Palm Beach.
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Cocktails & Hamilton Trivia
Young Professionals of the Kravis Center mingled over cocktails and trivia games at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Over 30 Young Professionals and guests enjoyed a pre-performance reception in Dreyfoos Hall before watching the Broadway musical sensation, Hamilton.
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Milly Park Collection 2024
In a recent Palm Beach Symphony 50th Anniversary Celebration event, CEO David McClymont welcomed fashion enthusiasts and esteemed guests at Club Colette for the
sensational premier of the Milly Park 2024
Collection.
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Topping Out Celebration
The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County celebrated another milestone for its $15 million Brick by Brick, Mind by Mind capital campaign. The Education Foundation and Proctor Construction hosted a Topping Out Celebration at the Foundation’s future home at 1515 Barton Road, Lake Worth Beach.
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End of Season Luncheon
The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts honored retiring Board Chairs William A. Meyer and Jane M. Mitchell at an End of Season Luncheon. Board members, Life Trustees and Kravis Center leadership gathered at the Center’s Cohen Pavilion to celebrate Mr. Meyer and Ms. Mitchell as they rotate off the Board and become Kravis Center Life Trustees.
Cocktails & Conversation
American Humane board members, donors, and
supporters came together for Cocktails and Conversation to connect and discuss the organization’s plans for the future.
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The Adventures of Peter
and the Wolf
The Adventures of Peter and The Wolf, Palm Beach Symphony’s reimaging of Prokofiev’s Peter and The Wolf, will be broadcast on 249 PBS stations around the nation beginning this month.
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Cox Science Center and Aquarium
Campaign Donor Dinner
Recently, a buzzy evening was held at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) for donors involved in its Elevating Science Education capital campaign.
AMERICAN HUMANE
Keep Your Pets Safe on July 4th
Independence Day may be relaxing and fun for us, but it can be frightening and even dangerous for pets. July 5th is the busiest day of the year at animal shelters as they are housing companion animals that fled in fright the night before.
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TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE
DINNER AT DUSK
Dinner at Dusk to benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue was truly an enchanting evening under the stars at the prestigious Trump International Golf Club.
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KRAVIS CENTER CELEBRATES
DREAM AWARDS
Cue the applause! The honorees of the fifth annual Kravis Center’s Dream Awards have been announced. Over 150 students from 16 high schools throughout Palm Beach County participated in the regional awards program for the opportunity to make it to the Broadway stage.
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St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party
Reach for the Stars
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off spring in South Florida for the 14th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party - Reach for the Stars, presented by and in memory of Robert Thomas Butler. Hosted at The Colony Hotel, the spring soirée included a reception with delectable cuisine, cocktails and special St. Jude moments.
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Catholic Charities Interfaith
Health & Wellness
Catholic Charities Interfaith Health & Wellness of Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach held its 18th Annual Awards Luncheon and presented the Faith Community Nurse of the Year, Mother Teresa, and Pope Francis Leadership Awards at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational
Over 70 golfers and altruistic supporters came out for a
shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship
at the American Humane’s Fourth Annual PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational in Palm Beach. Teams were treated to playing on the legendary greens of Palm Beach Par 3 Golf Course, which was voted one of the best courses in South Florida by Golf Digest.
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40th Annual Golf Classic
MorseLife Health System hosted its 40th Annual Golf Classic on the iconic Ocean Course at The Breakers Palm Beach. This signature event teed off to raise critical funds for MorseLife’s Hospice and Palliative Care program for seniors. This year’s tournament, Chaired by Pam and Ed Pantzer, offered a day of exceptional golf and camaraderie, driving support one swing at a time for the lives of seniors in Palm Beach County.
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Allocation Committee Volunteers Celebrate End of Grant Review
Allocation Committee volunteers celebrated the end of the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s grant review process at a cocktail party at the oceanfront home of Melissa and John Ceriale.
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Happy Tails
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, Palm Beach County’s oldest animal rescue and a leading force for animal care, is delighted to announce the success of its Spring fundraiser, Happy Tails. The event transformed The Colony Palm Beach into a pet lovers’ paradise — featuring light bites, a signature cocktail, and seven adoptable dogs looking for a loving new home.
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Swings for Strings Golf Invitational
Sold out for the third consecutive year, Palm Beach Symphony’s Fifth Annual Swings for Strings Golf Invitational held at Wellington National Golf Club raised more than $100,000 to support the nonprofit organization and its education programming.
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Countdown 2 Zero
Pet Adoption Event
The 10th Annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) mega pet adoption event took place at multiple locations in Palm Beach County.
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An Endangered Landscape:
Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub
In his second Florida solo museum exhibition, Paul Gervais is showing landscape paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area. An Endangered Landscape: Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub will be on view at The Norton House, Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach.
David Walker Steps Down
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) and David Walker hereby announce that Mr. Walker has decided to step down from his position as the General and Artistic Director of PBO to pursue other opportunities in the performing arts. James Barbato, who has served PBO for nearly a decade as Director of Artistic Administration, assumes Mr. Walker’s responsibilities as Acting General Director.
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Empty Bowls VIP Reception
Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) cooked up excitement at its VIP reception for the Eighth Annual Empty Bowls Delray Beach at the Arts Warehouse.
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A Symphony of Support
To celebrate generosity and the arts, the MorseLife Health System recently honored its donors with a luncheon highlighted by a moving performance by author, singer and pianist Mona Golabek.
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Enchanted Evening in Eternal Eqypt
Guests were transported back in time to the land of the
pharaohs and the dance during The Society of the Four Arts’ dinner dance, Enchanted Evening in Eternal Egypt. The event was led by Chair Pamela Patsley and Co-Chair Jean Rutherfoord.
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Instruments for Students
Palm Beach Symphony has named its impactful instrument donation program for the late Todd Barron, a longtime Symphony supporter and the founder and first president of the Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony.
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Generous Donation
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a generous donation from Joe and Barbara Charles to establish the Joe and Barbara Charles Center for Urology. The donation will enable the independent, not-for-profit hospital to create more access to urological care by recruiting a team of highly specialized physicians, including a urologic oncologist, and acquiring additional state-of-the-art technology.
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Mallets & Martinis
Dressed in “Chic Croquet Whites,” over 300 guests attended Vita Nova’s sold-out Seventh Annual Mallets & Martinis event at the National Croquet Center.
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Florida Blue Sapphire Award
The Promise Fund of Florida is proud to announce its recognition as the “second place” organization which received $50,000 at the prestigious Florida Blue Sapphire Award ceremony. The Florida Blue Foundation announced the winners at its annual Sapphire Awards ceremony in Orlando.
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An Evening of Music and Art
in the Gardens
Loyal supporters for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) celebrated philanthropy, music, art and nature with the 10th Anniversary of An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens.
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Tribute To A Legacy
In a heartfelt tribute to its Founding Chairman, the late Alexander W. Dreyfoos, leadership for the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts unveiled a new cornerstone plaque just outside of Dreyfoos Hall.
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Empty Bowls Palm Beach
It was a pot worth stirring as the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) returned with its 11th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach at Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea.
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Golden Anniversary Gala
Palm Beach Symphony’s 50th Anniversary Gala literally lived up to the description Golden Anniversary with a glittering, shining evening enjoyed by more than 500 guests.
Reach For The Stars
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked off spring in South Florida for the 14th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail Party, Reach for the Stars, presented by and in memory of Robert Thomas Butler. Hosted at The Colony Hotel, the spring soirée included a reception with delectable cuisine, cocktails and special St. Jude moments.
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Wild About Wildlife
The National Wildlife Refuge Association kicked off the season with a Wild About Wildlife summer luncheon at Table 26 in West Palm Beach. The private, champagne luncheon included an auction and live music to benefit the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.
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