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Back in June, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties hosted the festive Bowl For Kids’ Sake

Jupiter Island resident Barbara Whitney Carr was the fifth speaker in the Lean In series hosted by Crary Buchanan Law, which invites remarkable women to speak unscripted about their professional lives, the roadblocks as well as the triumphs.  Ms. Carr is renowned for her work as a CEO leading two beloved Chicago landmark institutions: Chicago Botanical Gardens and the Lincoln Park Zoological Society, where her fundraising campaigns broke records. She serves on the board of the Everglades Foundation and is the first woman to be elected president of the Jupiter Island Club. 

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

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’

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

The Jupiter Island Club was decked out in Bollywood decor for an elegant cocktail reception and silent auction to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County. A tribute to supporter Ros Clark took place along with a live auction led by Tim Luke.

The Woman’s Club of Stuart held a gala with more than 130 guests in attendance. More than $50,000 was raised to help prevent human trafficking and to help restore victims through Catch the Wave of Hope.

The 26th annual golf tournament and auction took place at Willoughby Golf Club and raised more than $80,000. The two-part event included a cocktail reception, a live and silent auction and a call to action in support of the Florence Nightingale Express, a 38-foot mobile medical clinic.

Arts council of martin county ‘marties’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 Two hundred guests gathered at the eighth annual mARTies Awards celebrating professional and student achievement in the visual and performing arts. Held at St. Mary’s Pittenger Center near downtown Stuart, the Starry Night theme, with a nod to Vincent van Gogh, was the backdrop to a perfect evening.Read more about Arts council of martin county ‘marties’

‘A NIGHT AT THE OUTRIGGER’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-04-01 09:13 The Council on Aging of Martin County held its third annual gala at The Kane Center in Stuart, which was transformed into a Polynesian paradise featuring a Mai-Kai-style dinner show, a fire dancer, a tropically inspired dinner menu and entertainment. The event raised more than $150,000 for the Council and its many vital services for seniors.Read more about ‘A NIGHT AT THE OUTRIGGER’

More than 200 guests attended the VIM Gala, "Good Fortune," held at the Mariner Sands Country Club. The event included a silent and live auction plus live music. This year’s Asian-themed event celebrated the Chinese Year of the Rooster, and raised more than $430,000 to support quality health care for the uninsured in Martin County. 

‘Four Seasons With Friends’ Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by epradeep on Wed, 2016-03-30 04:56 More than 200 guests attended the luncheon at Harbor Ridge Yacht & County Club to support Treasure Coast Hospice Counseling Services Youth and Family Programs. The Founding Friends of Treasure Coast Hospice treated attendees to a whimsical atmosphere celebrating the four seasons, season-themed dishes and a fashion show showcasing each season.Read more about ‘Four Seasons With Friends’

Light of the World Charities celebrated their annual fundraiser at the Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country Club.  Nearly 150 guests attended and persued the silent auction while enjoying wine and hors d’oeurvres. Live music entertainment was enjoyed throughout the event. 

The organization celebrated its diamond anniversary attended by more than 150 members and guests at Flagler Place in Stuart. Guests were treated to cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a sit-down dinner. The evening culminated in an awards ceremony honoring Andy Kubiak with the Inaugural Ernie Lyons Lifetime Achievement Award.

Proceeds from the three-day annual Charity Doubles Tournament hosted by Buttonwood Tennis Club benefited House of Hope, supporting the agency’s mission to empower Martin County residents to overcome hunger and hardship. The tournament included the Serve Some Hope VIP Party and Pro-Am competition.

James Hutchinson Exhibit Opening Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by epradeep on Fri, 2016-02-26 03:17 Admirers joined Florida Hall of Fame artist James Hutchinson at the opening of his full display of works and talent at the Elliott Museum. More than 60 pieces from the James F. Hutchinson private collection were on exhibit, with some available for purchase.Read more about James Hutchinson Exhibit Opening

The organization honored Joe and Margaret Richebourg Temple with the 2019 Frances Langford Humanitarian Award during a reception held at Sailfish Point Country Club. The couple was honored for their ongoing philanthropic endeavors directly benefiting United Way as well as a multitude of non-profit organizations throughout the community.

Ground Floor Farm in downtown Stuart hosted “Spring Forward for Hunger” where a sold-out crowd enjoyed complimentary mimosas and sangria along with farm-to-table dishes. The Treasure Coast Food Bank’s recently completed produce processing plant will provide nutritious produce for the community’s vulnerable populations—low-income children, seniors and others who struggle with hunger.

The Founding Friends of Treasure Coast Hospice held its opening meeting at the Harbour Ridge home of Emily Atkins for the ‘Wine, Women and Wisdom” event. FFOTCH president Stephanie Barnard presented a check in the amount of $60,000 to Treasure Coast Hospice Foundation to benefit Treasure Health Grief Support Youth and Family programs.

Back in July, Salvation Army hosted the annual Women’s Auxiliary Christmas in July at Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House in Jensen Beach