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555 Place Grand Opening Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Shop owners opened their doors for the official grand opening of 555 Place on Colorado Avenue in downtown Stuart. People came out by the masses to enjoy the entertainment, food and drink at the highly anticipated plaza.Read more about 555 Place Grand Opening

Florida Arts & Dance Company’s Annual Nutcracker Gala Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Florida Arts & Dance Company performed a traditional production of the holiday classic at the Lyric Theatre. A total of 100 guests attended the sold-out show. The fundraiser supports the school’s outreach programs.Read more about Florida Arts & Dance Company’s Annual Nutcracker Gala

‘Catsablanca… Here’s Purring At You, Kid!’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart was transformed into Rick’s American Café in late 1941, the site of a mysterious catnapping! More than 160 attendees were the detectives who solved the mystery while enjoying cocktails and a buffet. All proceeds went toward Domino’s Cat Rescue League.Read more about ‘Catsablanca… Here’s Purring At You, Kid!’

Molly’s House Reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Molly’s House hosted a Champagne Reception featuring artwork by students of the Visionary School of Arts. The evening included wine and Champagne, hors d’oeurves, live music, and students painting in the Serenity Garden. More than 75 people came to view the art, raising funds for Molly’s House.Read more about Molly’s House Reception

Girl’s Night Fundraiser for Treasure Coast Hospice Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Cheryl Arroyave of Sailfish Point once again kindly opened up her incredible closet and home to help raise money for Treasure Coast Hospice. The girls’ night out known as Occupy Cheryl’s Closet raised more than $20,000.Read more about Girl’s Night Fundraiser for Treasure Coast Hospice

Association of Fundraising Professionals installation Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 The Association of Fundraising Professionals celebrated their Installation of Officers and Holiday Reception at the offices of Helping People Succeed. A warm welcome and thank you was delivered by out-going president Glenna Parris with heartfelt sentiments of a successful year led by a great team. Photos by Bob Dobens.Read more about Association of Fundraising Professionals installation

2014 Stuart Boat Show Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Hundreds came out to the 40th annual event, with more than 500 boats on display, from small bay boats up to huge 70-foot-plus sport fishermen. The show also featured nearly 170 exhibitors carrying engines, marine electronics and marine accessories from manufacturers worldwide. The event is the largest boat show on the Treasure Coast.Read more about 2014 Stuart Boat Show

Flagler Place Grand Opening Party Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 Flagler Place opened its doors to the public for a grand opening party, designed to give the community an opportunity to preview the space and share the vision for the community center. Guests enjoyed cocktails, heavy hors d’oeurves and live music.Read more about Flagler Place Grand Opening Party

The Library Foundation of Martin County Kiplinger Literacy Award Luncheon Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 A total of 260 people attended the sixth annual luncheon at Willoughby Golf Club in honor of Elisabeth Lahti, who was chosen as the 2014 Kiplinger Literacy Volunteer of the Year. Lahti has been dedicated to inspiring learners and creating reading opportunities for everyone throughout her life. Knight Kiplinger, Editor in Chief of Kiplinger Publications, presented the keynote address.Read more about The Library Foundation of Martin County Kiplinger Literacy Award Luncheon

Kiwanis Club of Stuart ‘Kiwanis Challenge’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Thu, 2014-03-06 03:24 More than 76 participants, from novices to straight shooters, put their marksmanship to the test at the Kiwanis Challenge fundraiser. The sporting clay tournament was held at the exclusive South Florida Shooting Club. Nearly $80,000 was raised to build an inclusive playground at Kiwanis Park that will accommodate children with disabilities.Read more about Kiwanis Club of Stuart ‘Kiwanis Challenge’

National Philanthropy Day Awards and Reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 Philanthropy, “the love of mankind,” was celebrated at The Kane Center in Stuart, where more than 200 guests attended to watch each award recipient in designated categories take the stage. The annual event is hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, a local group representing a variety of non-profits along the Treasure Coast.Read more about National Philanthropy Day Awards and Reception

Elliott museum ‘viva florida 500’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 More than 300 guests turned out to celebrate local artists at Elliott Museum’s Viva Florida 500 opening reception. The exhibit, co-hosted with the Arts Council of Martin County, featured more than 220 original works of art.Read more about Elliott museum ‘viva florida 500’

Tykes and teens 6th annual ‘festival of trees’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 A preview cocktail party was held at the Courthouse Cultural Center in Stuart, featuring a live auction of exquisitely designed wreaths and trees. More than $25,000 was raised to benefit the local organization, which helps children in need of counseling.Read more about Tykes and teens 6th annual ‘festival of trees’

Palm cove charity event Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 It was a fun-filled evening of giving as guests dined and mingled at the Palm Cove Clubhouse before touring five decorated homes, then heading back to the clubhouse for dessert and trivia. A total $5,000 was raised for The Hope Center for Autism, and more than 100 toys were collected for Toys for Tots.Read more about Palm cove charity event

Atlantic classical orchestra concert Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 Sailfish Point Country Club hosted Atlantic Classical Orchestra’s benefit concert, “Treasuring the Classics.” Internationally acclaimed pianist Daniel Grimwood performed with ACO Chamber players. This special evening was in honor of the 90th birthday of Andrew McMullan, ACO conductor laureate.Read more about Atlantic classical orchestra concert

Celebrities fore kids cocktail party Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 More than 140 celebrities and supporters gathered at The Bear’s Club in Jupiter for the 13th annual event, which included dinner, and live and silent auctions. A golf tournament was held the next day. In all, more than $170,000 was raised, which provides financial support for daily living needs to children and families affected by cancer in an effort to improve their quality of life and well-being.Read more about Celebrities fore kids cocktail party

The 4Cs Cookie Competition Luncheon Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 Talented chefs from ten country clubs competed for top baking honors at the third Holiday Cookie Competition and Luncheon benefiting The 4Cs – Caring Children/Clothing Children. A panel of local “celebrity” judges chose the winner based on different categories. Mariner Sands Country Club was the setting for the luncheon, which raised close to $15,000 for the 4Cs.Read more about The 4Cs Cookie Competition Luncheon

Stuart Woman’s Club 5th Annual Holiday Home Tour Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 Once again a sold-out event, more than 500 people toured six magnificently decorated homes. After the home tour, guests were invited to the Woman’s Club for wine and hors d’oeuvres and to take advantage of holiday decorating ideas, plus bid on decorated Christmas trees and centerpieces created by our area’s finest designers and decorators.Read more about Stuart Woman’s Club 5th Annual Holiday Home Tour

A Night at the Apollo Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 The evening celebrated an almost-13-year effort to get the nearly 90-year-old two-room former schoolhouse rehabilitated. Highlights of the evening included wine tasting and live auction bidding on nine historic windows that had been transformed into works of art by noted artists. More than $30,000 was raised by the Apollo School Foundation.Read more about A Night at the Apollo

Community members gathered together recently to welcome Susan de Cuba into her new role as CEO of Treasure Coast Hospice. Receptions took place at the hospice’s Mayes Center for Hope in Stuart and William & Helen Thomas Counseling Center in Fort Pierce. Guests enjoyed hearing the new CEO’s vision for the future and were treated to live music and delicious epicurean delights. Photos by Bob Dobens.