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‘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!’

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.

The Lyric Theatre Birthday Bash Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 More than 350 people attended the Benefit Gala celebrating in Roarin’ ‘20s style. Beginning at the Lyric Theatre, The Cab Calloway Orchestra took stage. Afterward, the party moved to the Elliott Museum, which turned into ‘The Cotton Club Speakeasy.’ The fundraising event raised $50,000 to help support the Lyric. Photos by Thomas Winter.Read more about The Lyric Theatre Birthday Bash

Eric Michaels Fine Jewelry Reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 Eric Michaels Fine Jewelry, located in downtown Stuart, recently hosted a reception to introduce its new in-house custom jewelry designer, David Crandall. Store owner Eric Paul decided to collaborate with Crandall to offer his customers a whole new range of creative and one-of-a-kind opportunities.Read more about Eric Michaels Fine Jewelry Reception

Mary’s Shelter Golf Tournament Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 More than 80 people participated in the fourth annual tournament, held at Willoughby Golf Club in Stuart. The event included a full round of golf, cocktail reception, silent auction and hole-in-one prizes. More than $37,000 was raised for Mary’s Shelter of the Treasure Coast.Read more about Mary’s Shelter Golf Tournament

Tradition medical center grand opening Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 Martin Health System celebrated the grand opening of Tradition Medical Center with a number of events for the community. The 90-bed hospital, located on the Tradition Center for Innovation campus in west Port St. Lucie, attracted community leaders, physicians and supporters, as well as an estimated 6,000 area residents who came for tours of the facility.Read more about Tradition medical center grand opening

Martin Health Foundation ‘Chrysanthemum Ball’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 The annual charity gala raised $1.35 million with this year’s medieval theme and drew 450 patrons to a private residence in Sailfish Point. Funds raised were used to renovate the fifth floor of Martin Health’s flagship hospital, Martin Medical Center in Stuart.Read more about Martin Health Foundation ‘Chrysanthemum Ball’

Dianne davant season celebration Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Wed, 2014-02-19 08:52 An open house invitation was held at the interior design and gift shop located at The Shoppes at Veranda Falls in Port St. Lucie. Guests nibbled on hors d’oeuvres and sipped on wine while mingling throughout the festive store.Read more about Dianne davant season celebration

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