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Seacoast luncheon with Captain richard Phillips Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 More than 200 Seacoast clients attended a luncheon at Mariner Sands Country Club featuring Captain Richard Phillips, who recounted his compelling high-seas story, featured in the Oscar-nominated film starring Tom Hanks.Read more about Seacoast luncheon with Captain richard Phillips

United Way Tocqueville Society reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 United Way of Martin County recently honored members of the Tocqueville Society during a reception at the Loblolly Country Club in Hobe Sound. Mariner Sands resident Judith Mott, along with the memory of her late husband, Lambert, were honored with the Alexis de Tocqueville Outstanding Philanthropy Award for their longtime support of United Way.Read more about United Way Tocqueville Society reception

Orange Blossom Ball 2014 Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club was the setting for United Way of St. Lucie County’s Second Annual Orange Blossom Ball. The theme for this year’s ball was The Camelot Era, with a menu and décor reminiscent of the elegance from the early 1960s. The event included a very successful silent auction of donated items, which raised funds for United Way of St. Lucie County.Read more about Orange Blossom Ball 2014

women in philanthropy summit Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Women in Philanthropy of Martin Health Foundation held its fifth Annual Women’s Health Summit at Willoughby Golf Club featuring nationally renowned psychologist and author Dr. Lynn Johnson, Ph.D. Nearly 120 women were in attendance at this free event, which focused on Johnson’s research and book Enjoy Life: Healing with Happiness.Read more about women in philanthropy summit

Hobe Sound Community CHEST Leadership Reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 The Hobe Sound Community Chest Annual Leadership Reception, held at the Jupiter Island Club Beach Club, connected major contributors to representatives of the non-profit agencies that the organization supports. The board of directors honored the donors who helped raise funds for the 2013 campaign, making it the best fundraiser in 65 years!Read more about Hobe Sound Community CHEST Leadership Reception

HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER LUNCHEON Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 More than 300 guests enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at the 23rd Annual Jo Covelli Luncheon and Fashion Show to benefit Hibiscus Children’s Center. The event was held at the prestigious Sailfish Point Country Club and fashion was provided by Saks Fifth Avenue Palm Beach Gardens.Read more about HIBISCUS CHILDREN’S CENTER LUNCHEON

Mary’s shelter dinner Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Mary’s Shelter of the Treasure Coast dazzled guests at its Second Annual Sailfish Banquet. The crowd of 130 guests filled the Sailfish Point Country Club for an evening of fine dining, a live auction and live musical entertainment. Nearly $85,000 was raised.Read more about Mary’s shelter dinner

Teacher of the year awards Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Three teachers out of 22 nominees received special recognition at the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Teacher of the Year Awards Celebration, sponsored by Publix. A winning teacher from the elementary, middle and high school levels was recognized before the unveiling of the 2014 Martin County Teacher of the Year.Read more about Teacher of the year awards

BookMania! Preview Sponsor Reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 The 20th edition of BookMania! kicked off with a preview sponsor reception at the Elliott Museum. Sponsors had the opportunity to meet and talk with the 14 authors who appeared at the annual book festival. BookMania! is a daylong event that features nationally prominent writers plus new and local authors who participate in panel discussions, book signings and talks.Read more about BookMania! Preview Sponsor Reception

Highwaymen Artists reception Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 In recognition of East Stuart’s Martin Luther King, Jr. festivities, the law office of Laws Scott & Gillespie hosted a reception featuring the famed Highwaymen artists. Fifty guests attended the event, including Stuart Mayor Troy McDonald who presented Jean Laws Scott with a copy of the City of Stuart proclamation recognizing Jan. 14 to 20 as the official celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. festivities.Read more about Highwaymen Artists reception

2014 Environmental Stewardship Fundraiser and Community Recognition Event Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Keep Martin Beautiful hosted its annual fundraiser and community recognition event at Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club in Palm City. Nearly 200 people filled the room to celebrate individuals and organizations who, through a variety of projects, are working to enhance the quality of life in Martin County.Read more about 2014 Environmental Stewardship Fundraiser and Community Recognition Event

Child’s cry for help luncheon Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Supporters of Child’s Cry for Help attended “The Social Butterfly” Luncheon and Fashion Show at Harbour Bay Plaza in Sewall’s Point. Guests enjoyed lunch by Renato’s, fashions presented by the Shoppes of Harbour Bay Plaza, and a special presentation of original, hand-painted designs from the denim collection of Nfr Ra brand. The event raised more than $3,000 for Child’s Cry for Help.Read more about Child’s cry for help luncheon

M.E.’s Team annual Guys Dinner Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Former Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Kaat hit a home run with his talk on baseball memories and legends at M.E.’s TEAM Annual Guys Dinner at Stuart Infiniti. Mario Murgado welcomed 80 friends and fans of M.E.’s TEAM, a non-profit founded by Scott and Carrie Procter that is devoted to “changing lives through teamwork.”Read more about M.E.’s Team annual Guys Dinner

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB speakers luncheon Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 Dr. Ben Carson, a professor emeritus of neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University, was the speaker at the Second Annual Distinguished Speakers Luncheon to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County at Sailfish Point Clubhouse in Stuart. More than 270 attendees heard Dr. Carson speak about a wide range of social and political issues.Read more about BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB speakers luncheon

Paws and Claws Gala Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Mon, 2014-04-28 05:29 More than 240 guests, volunteers and supporters attended the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s Paws and Claws “Ali Baba and the Furry Thieves” Gala. The organization’s biggest fundraising event, which was held at the Elliott Museum, raised more than $200,000.Read more about Paws and Claws Gala

MARY’S SHELTER ANNUAL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 Nearly 300 attendees filled the clubhouse at Willoughby Golf Club in support of Mary’s Shelter Fashion Show. Sales from a boutiquestyle shop and auctions raised more than $40,000 – double the amount from the previous year’s event.Read more about MARY’S SHELTER ANNUAL FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation’s annual ‘Love Your Lagoon’ dinner Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 More than 300 people attended the Foundation’s dinner that celebrated lagoon research and this year’s guest of honor, Alma Lee Loy. Loy was selected by the institute’s board of directors for her long-standing leadership and commitment to the environment and to the Indian River Lagoon. Proceeds benefited the institute’s Indian River Lagoon Observatory research and outreach efforts.Read more about Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Foundation’s annual ‘Love Your Lagoon’ dinner

2014 Frances Langford Humanitarian Awards Luncheon Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 The United Way of Martin County Foundation recently honored Prestley and Helen Blake at Sailfish Point Country Club in Stuart. This prestigious award recognizes community leaders who, like Frances Langford, demonstrate a caring commitment and compassion for humanity in their lives and deeds. The Blakes were unanimously selected by the United Way Foundation board of directors for their personal service and philanthropy.Read more about 2014 Frances Langford Humanitarian Awards Luncheon

2014 Palm City Chamber’s ‘Night of the Light’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 Piper’s Landing Yacht & Country Club was the beautiful backdrop for the Board Installation Dinner and Dance. More than 150 guests attended the cocktail reception and buffet dinner. Festivities continued throughout the evening, with a brief pause for John Lass to install and welcome the 2014 Chamber board of directors.Read more about 2014 Palm City Chamber’s ‘Night of the Light’

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ‘MR. STUDFINDER’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 More than 150 people came out to Willoughby Golf Club to bid on the Treasure Coast’s most charitable businessmen and professionals, who donated their time and talents to benefit the Habitat for Humanity Women Build program. Proceeds will help build a home for the McIntyre family in the Carter Park community of Indiantown.Read more about HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ‘MR. STUDFINDER’