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The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast held its annual Purse Party at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club in Palm City. Guests bid on high-end designer purses, accessories and shoes accompanied by gift baskets before a luncheon and fashion show. The Children’s Museum raised $46,000.

Members of the Tocqueville Society were honored during a reception at Sailfish Point Country Club. The Tocqueville Society, in its 27th year, includes 80 philanthropists who last year alone contributed more than $1 million to United Way of Martin County’s 2015 to 2016 campaign.

More than 1,200 guests enjoyed a beautiful day at the barn and pastures of the Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation (ERAF) in Palm City. The 24 horses that call ERAF home were happy to meet new friends and supporters. Sheriff Snyder and the Sheriff’s Grill Team were recognized for their ongoing support of the organization.

Held at the Port St. Lucie Civic Center, the 11th Annual Steak & Stake Dinner & Auction benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County welcomed guests to an evening reminiscent of the Gatsby era. Attendees took part in a photo op in front of a 1930 Ford Model “A” Standard Phaeton provided by the Elliott Museum before enjoying a steak dinner and entertainment.

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

The annual Polo Classic benefiting Molly’s House raised more than $60,000 for the organization. This outing brings internationally known polo players to the Port Mayaca Polo Club in Okeechobee for a day of competition and fun, in addition to a “best hat” contest, a dressage presentation, a special VIP party, a car show and the traditional halftime Champagne divot stomp.

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

The Library Foundation Award Presentation Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by epradeep on Wed, 2016-03-30 04:56 During the eighth annual Kiplinger Literacy Award Luncheon Noreen Fisher, president of The Library Foundation of Martin County, presented the 2016 Kiplinger Literacy Award to Olene Stuart for her many years of service furthering the important mission of literacy. Continuing tradition, Knight Kiplinger, 
editor-in-chief of Kiplinger Publications, presented the keynote speech.Read more about The Library Foundation Award Presentation

Elliott Museum ‘genome’ exhibit opening Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Fri, 2014-11-28 10:00 More than 150 guests gathered to celebrate the opening of the Museum’s new exhibit “GENOME: The Secret of How Life Works.” This exhibition uses interactive displays, visually rich environments and family-friendly activities specifically designed to help visitors understand the genome’s function and its role in daily life.Read more about Elliott Museum ‘genome’ exhibit opening

Martin county HEALTHY START LUNCHEON Edit Delete Unpublish Submitted by admin on Tue, 2014-10-28 09:43 One-hundred community partners and agencies came to the annual luncheon, held at Flagler Place in Stuart. A guest speaker was featured and people were honored for their service to the organization.Read more about Martin county HEALTHY START LUNCHEON

The Young Professionals of Martin County hosted more than 60 young professionals for its annual Holiday White Party at Z Bar Ranch in Palm City. Guests danced the night away with music from DJs Aidan Wells and Loren Reeves, food from chef Howard Farro and collected toys for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin County.

Sailfish Realty held its annual open house for friends and clients to mingle and enjoy cocktails and appetizers. The celebration was tied into a food drive for House of Hope and raised more than 200 pounds of food and more than $300 in monetary donations. 

Nearly 250 people gathered for "Oceans Alive: Wondrous Waters" at Sailfish Point Country Club. Supporters viewed the large array of raffles while sipping cocktails. Dinner and a live auction followed. More than $250,000 was raised in part for environmental conservation and educational outreach.

Audi Stuart transformed its service area into the setting for the Woman’s Club VIP Cocktail Party. The occasion was held as a pre-event party for sponsors, donors and homeowners whose homes were featured on the group’s ninth annual Holiday Home Tour in December, which raised funds for college scholarships and for other programs of the club. This year, $33,000 in scholarships was awarded to eight local high school students and three adult women returning to college.

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.

Women joined together for the annual Temple Beit HaYam Sisterhood Fashion Show held in Stuart. Members enjoyed lunch and bid on silent auction items. Sisterhood is an organization of women from the synagogue who join together in friendship and serve the local community. 

Hundreds attended the 20th annual "Taste of Martin County" at its new location in downtown Stuart’s waterfront Flagler Park.  Thirty local chefs competed for a prestigious title in one of seven award categories. All proceeds benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties.

Back in April, SafeSpace hosted its First Annual Amethyst Charity Ball at The Crane Club at Tesoro in Port St. Lucie

The celebration of Samaritan Center’s 50th anniversary welcomed 200 guests to Willoughby Golf Club where they were treated to a luncheon prepared by the area’s most talented chefs. A moving and inspiring message from Martin County Sheriff William D. Snyder highlighted the luncheon.

Sailfish Point Country Club was the backdrop for "Club Havana" in Stuart where 250 guests dressed in 1950s Cuban attire swayed to rumba music, enjoyed Cuban cuisine, rolled cigars, spun the roulette wheel and made auction bids. All proceeds from the celebration supported Molly’s House in its mission for "keeping families together."