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Renowned Surgeon Achieves Milestone in Robotic Surgery
The leader in quality, safety and patient experience, Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce the milestone 500th da Vinci® robotic-assisted surgery to treat rare forms of cancer performed by Shanel Bhagwandin, D.O., F.A.C.S., M.P.H., Medical Director of the Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Program, and Program Director of the National Pancreas Foundation.
Town of Palm Beach United Way
78th Annual Meeting
Town of Palm Beach United Way Board
members, volunteers, and community
supporters celebrated a successful campaign
year at the 78th Annual Meeting held at The
Breakers Palm Beach.
Center for Creative Education
Global Classroom
Collaborations
The Center for Creative Education (CCE) has merged with Blue Planet Global Education (BPGE) to enhance
international education through virtual classroom-to-classroom projects.
Town of Palm Beach United Way
Volunteers Celebrated
Allocation Committee volunteers celebrated the end of the Town of Palm Beach United Way’s grant review process at a cocktail party at the historic Manalapan home of
Kate and Gary Parr.
This year’s Committee consisted of 110 community volunteers divided into 15 teams. They were charged with reviewing 79 program applications from 43 nonprofit agencies in Palm Beach County seeking grant funding from the Town of Palm Beach United Way.
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
Golden Palm Awards
Members and supporters of the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) recently gathered in the newly unveiled historic Orchid House and Plaza for a member appreciation reception and enjoyed an end of season celebration hosted by the Board of Trustees providing the opportunity to explore the many recent enhancements throughout the Gardens.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
(SOAFI) welcomed a packed house at
the Meyer Hall auditorium for its annual
Scholarship Awards Night.
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Jupiter Medical Center
Highest Safety Rating
The Leapfrog Group has again awarded
Jupiter Medical Center an “A” Hospital
Safety Grade for achieving the highest
national standard in patient safety.
IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES
8th Annual Awards Ceremony
Impact the Palm Beaches hosted its
8th Annual Impact Awards Celebration
at the Palm Beach County Convention
Center in West Palm Beach.
Jupiter Medical Center
Auxiliary Lounge
Jupiter Medical Center is pleased to announce a $1.5 million donation to support the Johnny and Terry Gray
Surgical Institute.
Historical Society of Palm Beach County
Annual Membership Meeting and Reception
President and CEO Jeremy Johnson reviewed the
achievements and events of the prior year, recognizing all of the Historical Society of
Palm Beach County (HSPBC) professional team
and volunteers who made them possible.
Young Friends of the Kravis Center
An Evening of Community
and Networking
Recently, Young Friends of the Kravis Center
celebrated the 30th Anniversary season by gathering for cocktails prior to the performance of Postmodern Jukebox, featuring the greatest 20th Century musical
genres, fused with the recognizable hits of
our own modern era.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Thank You Luncheon
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) ended the philanthropic season by hosting a Thank you Luncheon at The Colony Palm Beach for the Chairs, Leadership Group, and Sponsors of the 2023 Shop The Day
Away Luncheon.™ This year’s signature event raised a
historic $1 million for local cancer patients in need.
THE MIND, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT FOUNDATION
Experts on Neurodegenerative Diseases Bring
a Wealth of Knowledge to the Team
The Mind, Music and Movement Foundation for Neurological
Disorders (M3F) announced the addition of five esteemed
members to its Board of Directors and medical and research advisory
committees.
MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM
Names Palm Beacher David S. Mack as Chairman
Palm Beach resident David S. Mack will serve as the new Chairman of MorseLife Health System, according to Keith A. Myers, President and CEO of the premier senior lifestyle community.
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CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE
New Fund To Help Local Veterans Battling Cancer
The Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH), a not-for-profit organization in Palm Beach County, has initiated a new fund to assist veterans battling cancer. A generous supporter and Board member, Sheila E. Buchbinder (Befeler), M.D., has made this possible for local veterans in Palm Beach County who are confronting cancer.
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American Humane Goes Global
Global Humane — the international
brand of American Humane, which is the world’s largest certifier of animal welfare — along with SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment
and Miral recently announced the certification of both SeaWorld Abu Dhabi and Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue.
GOOD GRUB
Chef Kevin Bell has joined Gulfstream Goodwill
Industries (GGI) as its first ever Executive Chef. In his
new role, Chef Bell oversees GGI’s newest social enterprise, Good Grub, and its catering and mobile kitchen operations. According to the nonprofit’s
CEO, Keith Kennedy, Chef Bell will provide
structure and a curriculum for those with intellectual disabilities by providing real work exercises within the hospitality industry.
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211 PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST
Awarded $1 Million
The Board and staff of 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast are thrilled to announce that the State of Florida has awarded the nonprofit organization 1 million dollars to support the construction of a new 12,000-square-foot facility to house its staff and volunteers.
HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY (HSS)
38th Tribute Dinner
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) hosted its 38th Tribute Dinner at the American
Museum of Natural History in Manhattan, raising $4.5 million for education, research and patient care.
PEOPLEScape
We are very pleased to announce and congratulate individuals and businesses in
the community on their new positions, accomplishments, awards and achieving success.
VITA NOVA
Working To Eliminate Homelessness
As the voice of homeless young adults, Vita Nova is working to eliminate homelessness
for youth ages 18 to 25 years old in Palm Beach County.
Young Professionals Celebrate Making A Difference
Over 100 young professionals and philanthropists gathered for a happy hour reception at Meat Market in Palm Beach. Young Friends members from four local nonprofit organizations came together to celebrate making a difference in Palm Beach County.
The Affordable Connectivity Program
Gulfstream Goodwill Industries (GGI), the largest
provider of health and human services in the five Florida counties it serves, is pleased to announce its partnership with Many Homes Freedom Project, an organization committed to bridging the digital divide for low-income, disabled, student and homeless populations with their partner Emerald Coast Wireless LLC, (ECW) a nationwide distributor of the 8 to 10-inch tablets.
A Night In Madrid
The sophisticated ambiance of Spain’s arts and financial
center, a capital city renowned for its rich repositories
of European art, was brought to life for the Center for
Creative Education’s (CCE) A Night in Madrid at Club
Colette. Event Chairs Milly and Patrick Park presented
a festive Spanish atmosphere for the occasion of honoring Susan and Dom Telesco and their significant contribution and commitment towards the funding of the Center’s new campus in West Palm Beach.
An Endangered Landscape:
Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub
In his second Florida solo museum exhibition, Paul Gervais is showing landscape paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area. An Endangered Landscape: Recent Paintings of Hypoluxo Scrub will be on view at The Norton House, Ann Norton Sculpture Garden in West Palm Beach.
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Countdown 2 Zero
Pet Adoption Event
The 10th Annual Countdown 2 Zero (C2Z) mega pet adoption event took place at multiple locations in Palm Beach County.
Wild About Wildlife
The National Wildlife Refuge Association kicked off the season with a Wild About Wildlife summer luncheon at Table 26 in West Palm Beach. The private, champagne luncheon included an auction and live music to benefit the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Program.
Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults
Spring Luncheon
The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults’ (RCCA) 30th Annual Spring Luncheon was a sold-out event at The Colony Hotel that raised funds for the preschool program.
Palm Beach Opera
Opening Night Dinner
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) celebrated
opening night of Falstaff at the Kravis
Center’s Cohen Pavilion, toasting to the
final mainstage opera of the 2023 Season
and the historic company premiere of
Verdi’s final opera.
Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club
President's Dinner
The nation’s design industry elite gathered at the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club’s annual President’s Dinner to honor The Shade Store and the late design legend Suzanne Rheinstein. This year’s event attendees helped to raise over $1.1 million to fund essential afterschool programs for more than 10,000 young people at nine locations throughout the Bronx.
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope
Dance The Night Away
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH)
hosted the 2023 Dance the Night Away Gala at the Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Presented by The West Palm Beach Fred Astaire Studio,
12 local celebrities laced up their dancing shoes to raise funds for needy qualified families dealing with cancer while undergoing chemotherapy and/or radiation. Chairs of this electrifying and successful event were Janet Levy an Farley Rentschler, along with Honorary Chairs Max and
Joseph McNamara.
YMCA OF THE PALM BEACHES
Prayer Breakfast
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches hosted its 14th Annual Prayer Breakfast at The Breakers Palm
Beach with more than 300 guests in attendance. The featured speaker, New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell, shared insightful lessons on servant leadership to the philanthropic crowd of YMCA supporters.
Jupiter Medical Center
46th Annual
Black-Tie Ball
Nearly 450 of the region’s top philanthropists, business icons, and Jupiter Medical Center’s biggest supporters attended the Foundation’s
46th Annual Black-Tie Ball, which raised
more than $1 million for the new Johnny and Terry Gray Surgical Institute.
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation
Spring Luncheon
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation (PBIHF) held its annual Board meeting and Spring Luncheon
at Club Colette in Palm Beach.
Following the Board meeting, members enjoyed the annual Luncheon. Mark Cook, President of Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation Membership Board, announced that the much anticipated Hospice Evening 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, February 1, 2024, at The Breakers Palm Beach.
211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast
"Raised the Roof"
Nearly 200 supporters gathered for 211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast’s Annual Spring Celebration “Raise the Roof” at The Colony Palm Beach. The Chairs of 211’s largest fundraising event of the year were Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan.
Jupiter Medical Center
Expansion Projects
Jupiter Medical Center has received final approval from the Town of Jupiter for a new five-story, 92-bed patient tower. The building is a $110 million project and will add to the hospital’s existing 248-bed capacity.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts
Ribbon Cutting and Dedication Ceremony
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
(SOAFI) hosted a Ribbon Cutting
and Dedication Ceremony for the RJ
Foundation and The Scheller Family.
St. Jude Palm Beach
A Waterfront Soirée
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital kicked
off spring in Florida’s Gold Coast for the
13th Annual St. Jude Palm Beach Cocktail
Party. Hosted at the historic Sailfish Club,
the waterfront soirée included a welcome
reception with cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and
desserts.
Interfaith Health & Wellness Annual Awards
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach
Interfaith Health & Wellness, held its 17th
Annual Awards Luncheon at the National
Croquet Center, in West Palm Beach to a
sold-out crowd of Palm Beach supporters
who understand the mission of this vital community program.
An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens
Under a clear blue sky, loyal supporters for the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) came together to celebrate philanthropy, music, art and nature with An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens.
TEE TIME
PupsForePatriots Golf Invitational
Nearly 100 golfers and altruistic supporters came out for a shotgun start to celebrate philanthropic sportsmanship at the American Humane’s Third Annual PupsFOREPatriots Golf Invitational in Palm Beach.
OFF THE WALL
Gala
Exhibitions of color, theatrics, emotion, and generosity marked The Arc of Palm Beach County’s Off the Wall Gala. Hundreds of vibrantly dressed guests attended the sold-out party at the Norton Museum of Art.
Palm Beach Round
Table Luncheon
Palm Beach Round Table’s Luncheon at Bear Lakes Country Club in Palm Beach featured Eric Kelly, President of Quantum Foundation. Members and guests who were in attendance were seated in the dining room for a delicious lunch and enlightening lecture.
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation
$200 Million Gift
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) presented the third and final scientific symposium for this season in their Palm Beach scientific lecture series titled Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs Today.
THE CORONATION:
950 Years of Art, Ceremony & Regalia
The American Friends of British Art celebrated their 20th Anniversary recently with a lecture, exhibition and reception hosted at the Norton Museum, with Findlay Galleries as the Presenting Sponsor.
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
ART & WILDLIFE
Art and wildlife were the perfect pair at The Bunker Artspace in West Palm Beach. The event,
featuring Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, was co-hosted by Sanctuary Board member David Busch, and
Sanctuary Committee member Paul Fisher,
owner of Paul Fisher Gallery.
Arts and the Arts
A Toast to the Center for Creative Education
Worth Avenue’s Findlay Galleries hosted a cocktail reception, honoring Center for Creative Education (CCE) as a kick off event for their upcoming annual spring fundraiser, A Night in Madrid.
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MorseLife 39th Annual
GOLF CLASSIC
Golfers county-wide met in the heart of Palm Beach to once again par and putt to raise funds on behalf of MorseLife Health System and its seniors at the 2023 MorseLife Golf Classic, held at Ocean Course at The Breakers Palm Beach.
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY
Spring Luncheon
Patrons and friends of Children’s Home Society of Florida (CHS) gathered for its Third Annual Spring Luncheon at The Colony Hotel. Chaired by Wendy Roberts, Giselle
Parry, Lori Stoll, and Gale Brophy, the Luncheon was sold out and raised more than $180,000 for CHS’s Family Visitation Center in West Palm Beach.
IMPACT THE PALM BEACHES
FPL Women in Philanthropy
Over 100 guests enjoyed a special evening at Manatee Lagoon as Impact the Palm Beaches presented FPL Women in Philanthropy.
A Portrait of Leadership
A highlight of Women’s History Month at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC), A Portrait of Leadership, was held at the 1916 Historic Courthouse, home of the HSPBC’s Richard and Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum.
Palm Beach
Visionary Evening
Lighthouse Guild, the leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional services that help visually impaired people attain their goals, hosted its annual Palm Beach Visionary Evening at Club Colette.
Mixing It Up
The Flagler Museum, Northern Trust, and St. Augustine Distillery jointly hosted the Whitehall Society’s annual Mixing It Up Cocktail Party on board the Mansion Yacht during the recent Palm Beach International Boat Show.
Friends and Furrie's
al fresco Luncheon
American Humane, the nation’s first and largest animal welfare organization,
was honored at an al fresco luncheon hosted
by prominent New York and Palm Beach
philanthropist, and avid animal welfare
advocate, Jean Shafiroff, at Swifty’s at The
Colony in Palm Beach.
Pups4Patriots
Dinner Dance
It was an evening of altruism for almost
200 of Palm Beach’s well-heeled set who
came in droves to celebrate man’s best
friend at American Humane’s Fifth Annual
Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance.
enVision 20/20 Luncheon
The Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches hosted the enVision 2020 Luncheon at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach.
Mallets & Martini's
With nearly 300 guests in attendance, Vita Nova’s Sixth Annual Mallets & Martinis event raised over $160,000 to benefit homeless youth in Palm Beach County. The nonprofit’s signature fundraising event took place at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach.
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) has again supported the Palm Beach County community at The Honda Classic. In the 16 years The Honda Classic has been hosted at PGA National Resort and Spa, the tournament
has contributed more than $50 million to over 100 South Florida charities, helping tens of thousands of children.
Empty Bowls Palm Beach
More than 500 attendees boiled over to support the 10th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The event’s proceeds will go directly to the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) to turn hunger into hope. This year’s event was championed by event Chairs, Rick and Cordella Miessau, as well as Johanna Reyers and Amy Sullivan. Honorary Chairs include Byron and Laura Russell of Cheney Brothers.
A Night of Transformation
It was “A Night of Transformation” when Caron Treatment Centers, an internationally recognized nonprofit expert in substance use disorder treatment
and recovery, hosted the Caron Florida Gala at the Sailfish Club of Florida in Palm Beach. All proceeds will provide critical support for Caron’s mission by funding treatment scholarships and quality, evidence-based treatment and recovery programming.
Golden Eye
Reflective in the event’s name, the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) hosted a luminous evening at its Golden Eye where more than 500 attendees previewed the stellar findings from the James Webb telescope. Before listening to the evening’s keynote speaker and NASA Scientist, Dr. Alexandra Lockwood, dedicated supporters and benefactors of CSCA heard heartfelt remarks from Co-Chairwomen Kathleen Crampton, Katharine Eyre and Laing Rogers..
amfAR
RAISES $3.5M AT SECOND ANNUAL GALA IN PALM BEACH
amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, held its Second Annual Palm Beach fundraising gala at the home of event Chairs Michele and Howard Kessler.
Impresario Society
Mrs. Elaine Kay hosted a party for the
Palm Beach Symphony's impresario Society. There were 45 guests in attendance and all had a wonderful time in her magnificent apartment.
Members of the Impresario Society play a leading role in Palm Beach Symphony’s efforts to deliver spirited Masterworks concerts with the finest musicians in South Florida and distinguished world-class guest artists.
For more information about the Impresario Society call CEO David McClymont at 561.762.0413.
Flagler Museum
Winter Exhibition
During the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum’s reception for its Winter Exhibition titled The American West During the Gilded Age, on view through April 23rd, Museum members, Donors, Sponsors and Trustees were invited to view the exhibition and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Oxbridge Academy
Spring Soirée
Springtime and philanthropy were in
full bloom at Oxbridge Academy's
fundraising event of the year, the
Spring Soirée was held at Oxbridge
Founder, Bill Koch's estate in Palm Beach.
Evening of Gratitude
Lee and Jeff Alderton graciously hosted an Evening of Gratitude at their Palm Beach home to thank and celebrate the American Heart Association Palm Beach’s Cor Vitae members. Attendees enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while hearing from the American Heart Association Palm Beach team about the incredible impact their dollars have made in the local community.
ArtSmart Lunch & Learn
Guests spent the afternoon indulging in the secret lives of Queen Elizabeth’s mother-in-law, Princess Alice of Battenberg, and Queen Elizabeth’s only sibling, the once second-in-line to the throne, Princess Margaret, as lecturer and historian Richard René Silvin shared Cinderellas in Reverse: Princess Alice & Princess Margaret and Misbehavior. More than 400 people attended the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ first ArtSmart Lunch & Learn of the 30th Anniversary season.
Cocktails in Paradise
The Cocktails in Paradise event in the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC) series sold out once again, this time at the La Coquille Club in Manalapan.
The Magnificent Morgans, a special exhibit created for the event, showcased images from the enchanting lives of the world’s rich and famous in paradise. The famous father-and-son photography duo of Bert and Richard Morgan were adored by Palm Beach, especially its social royalty.
Kravis Center Corporate Partners
Business Speaker Series
Former Apple CEO and Pepsi Marketing VP, entrepreneur and investor John Sculley discussed his career highlights and insights during the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ second Corporate Partners Business Speaker Series luncheon of the season. Mr. Sculley was interviewed by Jeffrey Stoops, Kravis Center Board member and President and CEO of SBA Communications Corporation in the Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion.
Community Day
Caron Treatment Centers, an internationally recognized nonprofit expert in substance use disorder treatment and recovery, held a community sneak peek event before its new Keele Medical Center in Delray Beach begins to accept patients in the coming weeks. The Keele Medical Center is located at 4575 Linton Boulevard in Delray Beach.
Kravis Center Dress Circle
Members Honored
Dress Circle members of the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts were honored at a special dinner in the Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion. More than 250 supporters were in attendance to celebrate the Kravis Center’s 30th Anniversary.
Lighthouse Legacy
Society Luncheon
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation held its 10th
Annual Lighthouse Legacy Societv Luncheon at Old Marsh Country Club.
The Lighthouse Legacy Society exists to recognize, honor and thank those who have included Jupiter Medical Center in their estate plans through a bequest, trust or other planned gift. New members inducted at the
luncheon were Lori and Bruce Abel and Scott Pittenger.
Palm Beach Celebration
of Reading
It was an evening of literacy and philanthropy when Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) Board Chairwoman, Frances Fisher, and her husband Jeffrey hosted a dinner at their home to celebrate the Gardens' partnership with the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy. Author and former chief of staff to first lady Laura Bush, Anita McBride, was the special guest speaker at the Palm Beach Celebration of Reading. British A. Robinson. President and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy and a member of the Gardens' National Advisory Council, moderated the presentation.
Wild About Wildlife
A hawk, owl and crane welcomed surprised guests at the Wild About Wildlife event to benefit the South Florida Urban Wildlife Refuge Program at the National Wildlife Refuge Association. Some guests dressed in the spirit of the evening wearing leopard pants, a zebra jacket and wild prints to celebrate. The event was held outdoors under twinkling white lights at the home of Mayor Danielle Moore in Palm Beach.
HIGHBALLS & HIBISCUS
After a two-year hiatus and much anticipated return, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation’s Highballs & Hibiscus descended upon Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Palm Beach for the first time where guests wined, dined and danced the night away.
EMPTY BOWLS OF DELRAY BEACH
Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) was surrounded by delicious company for its VIP Kick Off for the Seventh Annual Empty Bowls Delray Beach at the Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts. The event was well attended by the nonprofit's passionate supporters who are helping to alleviate the one-in-six residents who are going hungry in Palm Beach County.
DO AT THE ZOO
All was merry and bright for Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society’s highly anticipated Do at the Zoo annual al fresco fundraising event. Celebrated under the sparkling and brilliant Zoo lights, Palm Beach Zoo’s eco-friendly holiday lights tradition presented by FPL SolarNow, Do at the Zoo was a luminous night of delicious cuisine, sip-sensational cocktails and commitment to wildlife.
NO SHAVE NOVEMBER
The Seventh Annual No Shave November presented by Palm Beach County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section once again benefited Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope (CAHH) and directly supported male cancer patients in Palm Beach County.
Sculpture in Motion
One-of-a-kind, pre-and-post war automobiles rolled into an exhibition celebrating art, nature, history and our country at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens.
A Night in Hollywood
Guests will enjoy the glitz and glamour of A Night in Hollywood at the 68th Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball, set for February 23, 2023 at The Breakers Palm Beach. This signature gala of the American Heart Association (AHA) will be chaired by Laurie Silvers, Co-CEO of
Hollywood.com and media entrepreneur.
FoundCare Hosts Back-to-School
Health Fair
FoundCare hosted its back-to-school health fair with record-high numbers. The health fair provided 1,579 school physicals, administered 601 vaccines, distributed 980 backpacks and translated and entered 4,432 shots into Florida shot records. FoundCare’s health staff encourages parents and children to use the Center’s continuum of care throughout the school year.
Figures: Now & Then
Figures: Now & Then is on view at Findlay Galleries. This exhibition uses the human figure as the lens through which a variety of painting styles and themes can be explored and better understood. The eye and mind are highly attuned to observing, reading, and interpreting body language, making the human figure a focal point of artistic creation from the earliest onset of our culture.
As a reflection of Findlay Galleries’ deep understanding and selection of works in the representative category, this exhibition includes artists with styles ranging from Realism to Modernism. Each artist takes a unique approach, while sharing in their achievement the attainment of a beauty that makes the invisible visible. Enjoy works by Beltran Bofill, Dimitry Gerrman, Hugo Grenville, Le Pho, Henri Matisse, Charles Neal, Nicola Simbari, Peter von Artens and Vu Cao Dam.
On view at Findlay Galleries, 165 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. To schedule a visit or to learn more contact juan@findlayart.com, call 561.655.2090 or visit www.findlaygalleries.com.
Center for Creative Education
Receives $50,000 Donation
The Center for Creative Education (CCE) starts the new school year on a high note with a $50,000 donation from Genesis Inspiration Foundation.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation
Ribbon Cutting & Marquee Dedication
Thanks to a generous gift from Dorothy Lappin, and in celebration of the Foundation’s
30th Anniversary, Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation purchased and installed a new video marquee on the back side of Building Seven facing South toward the Kravis Center and Tamarind Avenue.
Lois Pope/American Humane
Saving Animals in
Eastern Kentucky
American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, deployed to Eastern Kentucky in the wake of catastrophic flooding that killed dozens of people
and displaced thousands of residents from their homes.
Hospital for Special Surgery
TRIBUTE DINNER
Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) hosted its 37th Tribute Dinner at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. The event honored David W. Altchek, M.D., Co-Chief Emeritus of the Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, with the Lifetime Achievement Award and Andreas C. Dracopoulos, Co-President of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), with the HSS Tribute Dinner Award.
Braman BMW Announces
Top BMW Manager Nationally
The President’s Club is the highest-level achievement within BMW’s acclaimed Profiles in Achievement program for those that demonstrate they can accomplish consistent winning performance for five consecutive years in a row. Lisa Solodar, General Sales Manager at Braman Motorcars BMW in West Palm Beach, has won this prestigious award for 2022.
