Social Highs
OCTOBER
15 H.O.W. HEARING THE OVARIAN CANCER WHISPER / GLENDA M. WRIGHT ANGEL FUND — A Butterfly Affair - A Night of Fashion, Shopping & Hope; 6pm - 9pm at The Colony featuring internationally recognized designer Ramy Brook. Tiffany Cloutier, Lori Hines and Louise Altese-Isidori, Chairs. Email jennifer@howflorida.org, call 561.262.6343 or visit 561.262.6343.
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA — Claws for a Cause; 6pm-10pm at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. To purchase tickets and for sponsorships email Myrna Vaca at myrna.vaca@chsfl.org or call 786.897.2680.
CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE / THE ROYAL POINCIANA PLAZA — Ninth Annual Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch for Philanthropy; 10am- 6pm in The Royal's East and West Courtyards. A four-day celebration with music, photo opportunities, garden games, discover the Wee Free Library, and enjoy shopping and dining. Visit https://theroyalpoincianaplaza.com/event/pop-up-patch-for-philanthropy/.
16 PERRY J. COHEN FOUNDATION — Art With A Heart; 6pm - 9pm at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Sunset reception with music, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an exclusive silent and live auction featuring world-class contemporary art and luxury goods. Benefiting the Perry J. Cohen Foundation. For tickets and information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-with-a-heart-benefit-auction-tickets-1999298004150.
CLINICS CAN HELP — Lucky 13: Annual Golf Classic; 7am - 7pm at BallenIsles Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. Includes a scramble tournament, on-course competitions, silent auction, breakfast, lunch and an awards celebration. Matt Lincoln, CBS 12 News Anchor, Chair; PGA Tour Champion, Dana Quigley, Honorary Chair. Benefiting the Kinder Project. To register visit secure.qgiv.com/for/uspzr8/event/cch13golf/.
17 COX SCIENCE CENTER & AQUARIUM — Founders’ Day Festival and Anniversary Celebration. Live entertainment, food trucks, fall-themed activities, hands-on science experiments and the newly opened Cats & Dogs exhibition for visitors of all ages through October 23rd. Call 561.832.1988 or visit visit coxsciencecenter.org.
19 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — 35th Annual Business and Professional Breakfast; 8am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Carrie Bradburn, Business and Professional Chairwoman. Call 561.655.1919.
20 THE LEEDS FOUNDATION — Paul Labrecque Foundation's Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
23 CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Celebrate Babies with Caley Kukla; 8:30am at the Opportunity Early Childhood Education & Family Center. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/celebratebabies.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. — Boos and Brews Halloween Party at Double Roads in Jupiter. Call 561.689.7590 or visit www.jlpg.org.
27 MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT, INC. — Annual Luncheon; 11am at The Colony, Call 561.315.6208.
FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Hope, Amplified: scaling hope for children through data and technology; 8:30am at Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/hopeamplified.
28 YOUNG FRIENDS OF PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
NOVEMBER
3 GOFUND — Gala at Lake Pavilion, West Palm Beach. Ticket: $500 per person. Visit https://thegofund.org/events-2/.
4 THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Lunch with the Cops for Supporting Members; 12pm at West Palm Beach Police Headquarters in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Gratitude Gathering; 5:30pm at Child and Family Center in West Palm Beach. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/gratitude-gathering.
5 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Membership Cocktail Party; 5pm at The Colony. By invitation.
BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE — Barks, Jazz & Glam; 6:30pm - 11:30pm at Mar-a-Lago. Perri and Bob Bishop, Chairs. Ticket $5,000. Email Lori Elsbree at lori.elsbree@bdrr.org or call 561.651.9147.
6 BEST BUDDIES PALM BEACH — La Dolce Vita Gala; 6pm at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Anna Glennon and Hunter Huff, Chairs. Call 561.358.8085.
FAMILIES FIRST OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — 20th Annual Luncheon at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center. Denise Fraile, Chair. Emmy Award-winning television journalist and longtime Palm Beach County media personality Toni May, Media Ambassador and Emcee. The Harriet Goldstein Award will be presented to Julie Rudolph in recognition of her extraordinary volunteer leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to serving the community. The Heart Hero Award will honor Susan Kaplan, whose compassion, generosity, and dedication embody the spirit of Families First's mission. The Castle Group Corporate Impact Award will be presented to Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) in recognition of its outstanding commitment to corporate citizenship, employee volunteerism, and strengthening communities throughout Palm Beach County. Call 561.721.2887.
7 WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION — Food for Thought Dinner; 6pm at The Beach Club. Melissa Sullivan, Chair; Julie Rudolph and Kathryn Vecellio, Co-Chairs. Cocktail attire. By invitation.
9 JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION — 47th Annual Charity Golf Classic; 7am Registration and Breakfast; 8am - 12:10pm Tee Times at Old Marsh Golf Club. Brad Faxon, Chair; Tom Fazio, Honorary Chairman. Proceeds benefiting the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center Expansion at Jupiter Medical Center. To register email Laura Greene at laura.greene@jupitermed.com, visit jmcfoundation.org/events or call 561.263.3712.
11 CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Circle of Giving hosts Gratitude Gathering to honor those making a profound impact on children; 5:30pm at the Child and Family Center in West Palm Beach. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/gratitude-gathering.
PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — Luncheon; 11:30am-2pm at Old Golf Club featuring guest speaker Anita K. Mitchell, Author of "You Don't Look Like an Astronaut Wife" - Life with NASA Astronaut Edgar Mitchell. Special appearance by Robert L. Crippen, Former NASA Astronaut and Captain, U.S. Navy (ret.). Call 561.832.6418.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF PALM BEACH — Preview Party for the 2026 Christmas Boutique; 5pm at the Armory Art Center. Heather Henry and Nancy Murray, Chairs. By invitation.
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION — Palm Beach Chapter's America 250 Veterans Day Luncheon at The Colony. By invitation.
12 PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY — Do at the Zoo; 6:30pm - 9:30pm at Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. Ashley Kepping Pearson and Laura Sachs, Chairs; Elizabeth Safro, Robyn Tannenbaum and Carla Taylor, Honorary Chairs. Email daz@palmbeachzoo.org or call 561.533.0887, ext. 477.
PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Season Kick Off Party; 6pm at Club Colette. Email Hulya Selcuk at hselcuk@palmbeachsymphony.org, call 561.568.0265 or visit www.palmbeachsymphony.org.
13 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Fall Breakfast & Safety Forum; 8:30am at The Four Seasons. Call 561.508.3547.
14 PLACE OF HOPE — Runway of Hope; 2pm-5pm at the Royal Poinciana Plaza. Emily Pantelides, Chair. For tickets and more information visit placeofhope.com.
PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE — The Emerald Torch Awards Gala; 6pm at The Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa in Manalapan. Richard S. Bernstein and Ambassador Robin S. Bernstein (ret.), Honorary Co-Chairs. The Honorary Lifetime Achievement Award will be given to philanthropist Stephen M. Ross, Chair of Related Companies, a global real estate development firm, and principal owner of the Miami Dolphins.
Tickets: $450; Table Sponsor: $5,000. Email Andria Cunningham at cunninga@PBSC.edu or visit www.pbsc.edu/events/torch-awards/index.php.
16 REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS — Cocktail Reception Supporting the Preschool Program; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack, Charles Carroll, Susan Wright and Adolfo Zaralegui, Host Chairs. By invitation.
PERRY J. COHEN FOUNDATION — Art With A Heart; 6pm - 9pm at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Sunset reception with music, signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and an exclusive silent and live auction featuring world-class contemporary art and luxury goods. Benefiting the Perry J. Cohen Foundation. For tickets and information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-with-a-heart-benefit-auction-tickets-1999298004150.
17 PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY — 42nd Annual America's Free Enterprise Day; 11am at Palm Beach Atlantic University's Rubin Arena, Greene Complex in West Palm Beach. Featuring legendary golfer and entrepreneur Jack Nicklaus and golf content creator and entrepreneur Grant Horvat during the medal ceremony honoring individuals whose hard work and achievements exemplify the best of the American free enterprise system. Call Erin Moye at 561.803.2018 or visit pba.edu/AFE.
GRANDMA'S ANGELS — 11th Annual Grandma's Place Holiday Luncheon; 11:30am at The Sailfish Club. Elizabeth Nunez and Jodie Schmit, Co-Chairmans; Armend Berisha and Everett Simon, Honorary Chairs. Call 561.753.2226.
18 CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY — The 34th Annual Ultimate Dinner Party; 6:30pm at private residences on Palm Beach Island. Janet and Mary Levy, Chairs; Dr. Ben and Laetitia Han, Honorary Chairs. Visit https://chsfl.org/events/udp/.Visit https://chsfl.org/events/udp/.
19 THE LORD'S PLACE — 19th Annual Ending Homelessness Breakfast; 7:30am - 9:30am at Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. Visit thelordsplace.org/ending-homelessness-breakfast.
22 TRI COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE — 12th Annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch; 10:30am cocktails boutiques and photos; 12pm brunch at Trump International Golf Club. Adrien Arpel, Andrea Stark, Diana Retzer, Sher Kasun and Farley Rentschler, Chairs. For tickets and donations visit https://ticketstripe.com/peppermint2026 or call 561.482.8110.
23 RED SNEAKERS FOR OAKLEY — Ninth Annual Food Allergy Awareness Benefit; 6:30pm at Club Colette. Hilary Dick, Karen Klopp, Wilder Regalbuto and Jack Lynch, Chairs. By invitation.
28 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — 33rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive Reception; 6pm-8pm at Findlay Galleries. Hosted by James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui. By invitation.
30 THE SALVATION ARMY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Third Annual Twelve Trees of Christmas; 11:30am - 2:30pm at The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Reception, Silent Auction and Luncheon. Chris Ansbacher and Nancy Stone, Chairs. Festive attire. Email Michelle Rodriguez at michelle.rodriguez@uss.salvationarmy.org or visit westpalmbeach.salvationarmyflorida.org.
DECEMBER
1 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH — Angels in White Luncheon; 11:30am at The Beach Club honoring the Ladies Committee of the Caritas Dei Bishop's Gala; Marietta Muiña McNulty, Chair. All-white attire. By invitation.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Honoree Cocktail Reception; 6pm - 8pm at the historic Palm Beach home of Matthew and Callie Baker Holt. By invitation.
DREYFOOS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS FOUNDATION — Annual Prism Dinner & Concert; 5pm cocktails and a three-course dinner in the Cohen Pavilion; 7pm Music Department’s Prism Concert at Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets: $750 per person and include dinner and orchestra seating for the Prism Concert. Call 561.805.6298 or visit www.dreamsofdreyfoos.com.
THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Season Opening Cocktail Reception for Supporting Members; 5:30pm at The Bristol in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
ADOPT-A-FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES — Tree-Lighting Celebration; 6pm at the Sailfish Club. Jennifer Trainor and Debby Parr, Co-Chairs. Call 561.444.0399.
2 PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — Luncheon; 11:30am-2pm at The Beach Club featuring guest speakers Jill and Avie Glazer, Founders of Glazer Hall. Call 561.832.6418.
NEW HOPE CHARITIES — 32nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at The Beach Club.
3 CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Baubles and Baskets; 5:30pm at North Palm Beach Country Club. Jessica Cecere and Jacquie Stephens, Chairs. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/baublesandbaskets.
LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND — 80th Anniversary Gala; 5:30pm-10pm at The Pelican Club in Jupiter. Bonnie Hawthorne, Chair; Walter Bauke, Honorary Chair. Email Joan Friedman @ jfriedman@LHPB.org or call 561.586.5600.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — Annual Faculty & Community Exhibition Reception and "Take a Chance" event; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.
4 GARDEN CLUB OF PALM BEACH — Reception and book signing of Kit's Garden by Jacelyn Botti; 4pm at Glazer Hall. Call 973.479.4700.
CLINICS CAN HELP — Fifth Annual Cribs for Kids Luncheon; 10:30am - 2pm at The Ben in West Palm Beach. Monika Sundstrom, Chair; Soledad O’Brien, Honorary Chair. Visit https://secure.qgiv.com/for/kinderprojectluncheon/event/4thannualcribsforkidsluncheoncopy/.
5 NORTON MUSEUM OF ART — ArtBeat; 7pm at the Museum. Cameron Carani, Trish Dunne, Stephanie Gates, Jessica Paindiris and Anderson Libert, Kate Stamm, Laura and Olivier Verdier and Alexandra Vargas Rajegowda, Committee. Call Julia Corliss at 561.406.9624 or visit norton.org/artbeat.
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. — Holiday Luncheon at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Call 561.689.7590 or visit www.jlpg.org.
FIRST SERVE OF THE PALM BEACHES — The Tennis Ball; 6:30pm at the Sailfish Club. Katie Pressly, Kate Lubin, Kelsey Anderson and Laura Compton, Chairs. Call 561.685.2427.
6 THE REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN & ADULTS — Annual Soirée; 6:30pm at Club Colette. Margie Betten and Christian Siegrist, Chairs; Bill and Katie Benjamin, Co-Chairs. By invitation.
TRI COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE — Bark, Bling & Brunch; 11am at the Addison of Boca Raton. Rosalyn Yellin, Chair. Sparkle by Anna Zuckerman and fashion by Ramy Brook to support Tri County Animal Rescue’s Emergency Medical Fund. Pet friendly. For tickets and donations visit https://ticketstripe.com/barkblingbrunch or call 561.482.8110.
QUANTUM HOUSE — Sugar Plum Dreams Holiday Celebration; 4:30pm - 7pm at The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter. An appearance by Santa and magical live performances. Silent and live auctions; Table of 10: $3,500; Adult Ticket: $375; Child Ticket: $125. Email Bethany Baratelli at bbaratelli@quantumhouse.org or visit https://www.quantumhouse.org/sugar-plum-dreams.
7 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête: Celebrating 10 Years; 10:30am at Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. Mary and Will Demory, Honorary Chairs; Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Chairs; Erika and Adam Wolek, Vice Chairs; Marietta Muiña McNulty, Auction Chair; Holiday attire. Email Hulya Selcuk hselcuk@palmbeahsymphony.org or call 561.568.0265.
ST. ANN PLACE OUTREACH CENTER — Aperitif on the Riviera 25th Anniversary Kick Off at Renato's Peruvian Room. Melinda and Tom Hassen, Chairs; Virginia and John Gildea, Vice Chairs. By invitation.
8 YMCA OF THE PALM BEACHES — 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.968.9622 or visit www.ymcapalmbeaches.org.
9 PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION — Annual Holiday Reception; 5pm at The Colony.
PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Council of 100 Annual Holiday Dinner; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.
SUSAN AND DOM TELESCO CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION (CCE) — Thanks for Giving Fall Luncheon; 11:30am at Center for Creative Education. Host Committee:Lisa LaFrance, Mary Mahoney, Anais Porthault, Alexandra Rajegowda, Eddie Schmidt and Elizabeth Wetherell. Email VivianneH@cceflorida.org or call 561.805.9927.
CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Second Annual Havana Nights; 6pm - 9pm at The Beach Club. Jean Shafiroff and Beth Fishel, Chairs. Breezy Cuban Ekegance or 50s glam. Visit ctrfam.org/havana-nights/.
10 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE — 55th Annual Christmas Ball; 7pm at the Sailfish Club. Stephanie Booth Shafran and Aerin Lauder Zinterhoffer, Chairs. By invitation.
11 MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — 43rd Birthday Celebration; 7pm at The Breakers. By invitation.
12 STAR FOUNDATION — Fourth Annual Gala: The Greatest Gala on Earth; 6:30pm at The Beach Club. For tickets and sponsorships call 561.515.6468 or visit https://secure.qgiv.com/event/thegreatestgalaonearth-2026.
16 BASILICA OF SAINT EDWARD — Centennial Gala; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. The Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Glen Pothier, Chair. Call 561.832.0400.
17 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH — Art from the Heart Reception and Exhibition to kick off the 17th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop's Gala; 6pm-8pm at Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Chairs. By invitation.
19 GLORIA M. SILVERIO FOUNDATION — Safe Haven For Newborns Holiday Cabaret and Luncheon; noon at Mar-a-Lago. Lexye Aversa, Chair. Call 561.512.7333.
31 HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM — "Midnight at Whitehall" New Year's Eve Celebration; 10:30pm at the Museum. By invitation.
JANUARY 2027
6 RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — ArtSmart: Lunch & Learn Series; 11:30am at Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion. Through the Lens of a Dancer: Steven Caras — A Memoir in Conversation with Terry Duffy, Group Publisher of Palm Beach Media Group. Ticket: $135; Table of 10: $1,350. Visit www.kravis.org/artsmart-classes/.
7 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — 25th Anniversary Gala Kick Off Reception honoring gala chairs; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Reception Chairs. By invitation.
PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — Luncheon; 11:30am - 2pm at The Beach Club featuring guest speaker Wendy Sartory Link, Supervisor of Elections, Palm Beach County and President, Florida Supervisors of Elections Association. Call 561.832.6418.
8 AMERICAN RED CROSS — 66th International Red Cross Ball; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Amanda and Charles Schumacher and Laurie Sands Harrison, Chairs. White tie optional. Call 561.607.8031.
9 LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — D’Art for Art: The Golden 20’s; 5pm at The Loxahatchee Club in Jupiter. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.
11 MELANOMA RESEARCH ALLIANCE — Women of Vision Luncheon; noon at a private residence. By invitation.
12 THE PROMISE FUND — Annual Pink Tie Guy Reception; 6pm. Hosted by Michele and Howard Kessler. Call 561.307.8000. By invitation.
13 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — For Your Eyes Only Women's Guild Luncheon at Club Colette. Lois Pope, Chair. By invitation.
THE RYAN LICHT SANG BIPOLAR FOUNDATION — INSIGHTS IX: An Art Exhibition of Creativity and the Bipolar Brain "In A Mania." Exhibition Opening Night with dinner-by-the-bite; 5:30pm at John H. Surovek Gallery. Frances Fisher and Joyce Licht Sang, Chairs; Sheila Rinker, Honorary Chair. For early reservations and information email foundation@rlsbf.org or call 888.944.4408.
14 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY — Annual Palm Beach Scopus Award Dinner honoring John Paulson; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Kick Off Cocktail Reception honoring Winter Ball Chairs Sarah Johnson, Lynne Wheat and Andrea Wynn at Findlay Galleries. By invitation.
PLACE OF HOPE — Reception and Dinner event at The Beach Club.
HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION — Palm Beach Race for Hope Junior Committee Cocktail Reception; 6pm at The Carriage House. By invitation.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — Central American Modernism and the Collection of Mark and Kathryn Ford Opening Reception; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.
15 GLADES ACADEMY/EVERGLADES PREPARATORY SCHOOL — Night of Great Expectations; 7pm at Cafe Boulud.
18 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BRITISH ART — Cocktail Reception and Salon Lecture at Findlay Galleries. Hosted by James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui. By invitation.
PALM BEACH OPERA — Guild's 65th Anniversary Gala and Opera Interlude; 5:30pm at the Four Seasons. Alexander Ellis and Nancy Wilkinson, Chairs; Alexandra Reichter and Susan Willis-Reichter, Co-Chairs. Cocktail attire. Call 561.324.8719.
19 AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY — Sip & Shop; 5pm at Carolina Herrera in Palm Beach. Call 800.227.4645 or visit americanhumane.org.
20 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — 24th Annual Archival Evening honoring Pauline Pitt; 7pm at The Colony. Email Taylor Materio at tmaterio@pbchistory.org or call 561.832.4164.-yhg
21 COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM — 2027 Smarty Party - The Science of Happiness; 6pm Cocktail Party; 7pm Dinner with featured speaker Arthur Brooks, one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness at the Kravis Center. Renay Meyer, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Joanna Sanders, and Julie Simmons, Chairs. Email Molly Miller at mmiller@coxsciencecenter.org or call 561.370.7723.
PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — Luncheon; 11:30am - 2pm at The Beach Club featuring guest speaker Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Former U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Call 561.832.6418.
22 PLACE OF HOPE — Cocktails and Dinner at the Flagler Museum. By invitation.
23 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION – 21st Annual Palm Beach Police & Fire Rescue Ball honoring Nicola and Jeff Marcus, and Police Officer and Fire Fighter of the Year; 6:30pm at Mar-a-Lago. Amy and Bret Baier, Amy and John Phelan, and Jennifer and Sylvester Stallone, Chairs. Black tie. By invitation.
BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY — 8th Annual Wine in the Wild at Busch Wildlife Sanctuary. Night under the stars enjoying food, wine pairings, up-close animal encounters, music and entertainment, silent and live auctions, and more. Visit events@buschwildlife.org.
26 LIGHTHOUSE GUILD — Annual Visionary Dinner Kick Off Cocktail Reception; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. Wilbur and Hilary Ross, Honorees; James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Host Chairs. By invitation.
27 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES — Fourth Annual Black Philanthropy Reception; 5:30pm - 7pm at the Center for Philanthropy, West Palm Beach. Visit https://yourcommunityfoundation.org/events/. By invitation.
HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION — Third Annual Hope Luncheon and Seminar; noon at The Colony. By invitation.
28 BALLET PALM BEACH — All That Glitters Gala; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Featuring a cocktail reception, performances by Ballet Palm Beach’s elite dancers and a live auction. Lora Drasner, Beth Fishel, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, Nicole Noonan, Jean Shafiroff, Chairs. Call 561.630.8235 or visit www.balletpalmbeach.org.
THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Padel with the Police Fundraiser; 6pm at the Padel Club Palm Beach in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
29 CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE — Shop the Day Away Luncheon at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Julie Kampf and Evelyn Treacy, Chairs; Kristina Gustafson Nederlander, Nancy Stone and Jacqui Michel, Honorary Chairs; and Camille Branca, Auction Chair. Visit www.cahh.org.
PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY — Tropical Safari; 7pm at Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. Email gala@palmbeachzoo.org or call 561.533.0887, ext. 477.
PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE — Motown Back at The Colony; 6:15pm cocktail reception; 7pm dinner, dancing and show. Janet Levy, Chair. To support Palm Beach Children’s Hospital at St. Mary’s; Campaign support for Robin the Robot. For tickets visit http://motown27.givesmart.com or email Maggie Moran, Marketing & Development Director at maggie@pbrayofhope.org.
FEBRUARY
2 THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION — Palm Beach Hot Pink Symposium Luncheon; 11am at The Breakers Palm Beach.
3 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH — 17th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop's Gala; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. 2027 Award Recipients: John Herrick, Bishop's Charity Medal Award Recipient; Lois Pope, Caritas Dei Award Recipient; Catalina Pines and Robert and Julie Reveley, Caritas Spiritus Sanctus Award Recipients; and Rev. Gabriel Ghanoum, Caritas Christi Award Recipient. For sponsorship or reservations call the Development Office at 561.360.3334. Register online at ccdpb.org.
THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Lunch with the Cops for supporting members; 12pm at West Palm Beach Police Headquarters in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
4 PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION — Hospice Evening 2027; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.832.8585.
THE MARY OBOLENSKY UNDERWOOD FOUNDATION FOR LEUKEMIA RESEARCH (MOUF) — Annual Dinner Dance at Club Colette. Barbara de San Damian, Jennifer Garriques, Chip di Paula and Antony Underwood, Honorary Chairs. By invitation.
5 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Annual Winter Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach. Sarah Johnson, Lynne Wheat and Andrea Wynn, Chairs.
WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE — 2027 Awards Dinner & Gala; 6pm at The Ben, Autograph Collection in West Palm Beach honors Dr. Denise Herzing, Founder of the Wild Dolphin Project, as Conservationist of the Year, and Jennifer Diaz, Vice President of Education at The Everglades Foundation, with the Next Generation Award, celebrating leaders advancing conservation through science and education.
6 NORTON MUSEUM OF ART — Annual Gala. Audrey Gruss, Sue Hostetler and Josephine Kalisman, Chairs; Kimberly Bluhm, Candy Barasch, Alina de Almeida and Liza Mauck, Vice Chairs. Call Kristina Dilley at 561.593.2874 or visit norton.org/gala/.
7 DARBSTER RESCUE — 8th Annual Fur Ball; 6:30pm at Club Colette. Hope Smith, Jacqui Michel, Laura Moore Tanne and Ross Meltzer, Chairs.
8 AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY — Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance; 6:30pm at Club Colette. Call 561.537.5887 or visit pbevents@americanhumane.org.
9 BASILICA OF SAINT EDWARD GUILD — Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion Valentine - Luncheon and fashion show at Mar-a-Lago. Anita Natalie Gabler, Chair.
MOVIES MAKING A DIFFERENCE — 12th Annual Mardi Gras Evening; 6pm at the Sailfish Club. Beth Fishel, Chair.
10 PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — Luncheon; 11:30am - 2pm at Bear Lakes Country Club featuring guest speaker Dottie Herman, Vice Chairman, Douglas Elliman Real Estate. Call 561.832.6418.
HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION — Race of Hope Kick Off Reception and Committee Dinner; 6pm at Le Bilboquet. By invitation.
IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY — Luncheon; 11:30am at The Beach Club. Call 312.678.4431.
11 THE IRELAND FUNDS — Palm Beach Emerald Isle Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach. Email Carla Capone at events@carlacapone.com or call 212.213.1166.
HANLEY FOUNDATION — 22nd Annual Palm Beach Dinner at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Chip James and Elizabeth Matthews, Chairs; Charlotte and Conor Lewis, Junior Chairs. Call 561.268.2355.
15 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — 25th Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Amy and John T. Collins, Honorary Chairs; Black tie. Email Hulya Selcuk hselcuk@palmbeahsymphony.org or call 561.568.0265.
16 PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY — 35th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon; 11am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.803.2021.
17 CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES — 28th Annual Old Bags Luncheon; 10:30am at Mar-a-Lago. Lora Drasner, Marzia Precoda and Jean Shafiroff, Co-Chairs. Visit ctrfam.org.
RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — ArtSmart: Lunch & Learn Series; 11:30am at Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion. Inside Extraordinary Spaces: Tihany Design’s Alessia Genova in Conversation with The Breakers President Tricia Taylor.Ticket: $135; Table of 10: $1,350. Visit www.kravis.org/artsmart-classes/.
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Lead the Fight with Dr. Bruce Perry; 11:30am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Kathy and Paul Leone, Co-Chairs. WPTV 5 Ashley Glass, Emcee. Visit www.centerforchildcounseling.org/leadthefight.
18 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION — 72nd Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach. Susan Wright, Kathryn C. Vecellio and Monika Preston, Chairs. Call 561.697.6609.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — Art & Bloom Fundraiser; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.
19 PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK — 14th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach; 11am at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. Candace Ku, Chair. Call 561.670.2518.
20 CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA — Palm Beach Ball; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.
BREAKTHROUGH T1D — 2027 Palm Beach Breakthrough T1D Gala; 6pm at PGA National, Palm Beach Gardens. Email Cara Gottlieb at cgottlieb@BreakthrougT1D.org, call 561.947.7986 or visit breakthrought1d.org/southeastflorida.
22 LIGHTHOUSE GUILD — 20th Annual Visionary Dinner; 7pm at Club Colette. By invitation.
24 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — Red Feather Society Cocktail Reception; 6:pm at Findlay Galleries. Cara McClure, Red Feather Society Chairwoman. By invitation.
211 PALM BEACH AND TREASURE COAST — 2027 Spring Celebration; 6pm at The Colony. Johnna Pomasan, Chair. Email events@211pbtc.org or call 561.547.8637.
COMMNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES — 14th Annual Founders Luncheon honoring Christina and Benjamin Macfarland III with the 2027 McIntosh Award; 11am - 1pm at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. For tickets visit https://founders.yourcommunityfoundation.org/.
25 PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — 11:30am - 2pm at The Beach Club featuring guest speaker Dr. Debra Schwinn, President, Palm Beach Atlantic University. Call 561.832.6418.
26 THE LORD'S PLACE — Third Annual March to End Homelessness; 2:30pm followed by a Celebratory Program at Centennial Square in West Palm Beach. Visit TheLordsPlace.org/March.
PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH — Annual Dinner Dance; 7pm at Phipps Ocean Park. Jane Holzer, Talbott Maxey, Electra Toub and John Paulson, Chairs. By invitation.
27 ST. ANN PLACE OUTREACH CENTER — The French Riviera Dinner Dance; 6:30pm at the Sailfish Club. Tom and Melinda Hassen, Chairs; John and Virginia Gildea, Co-Chairs. Call 561.805.7708.
PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION / TUNNEL TO TOWERS — Dancing with the Stars; 6pm at Mar-a-Lago. Janet Levy, Max McNamara and Kim Albers, Chairs. For tickets visit https://pbstars27.givesmart.com or email Maggie Moran, Marketing & Development Director at maggie@pbrayofhope.org.
28 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM — Annual Palm Beach Gala; 5:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.835.0510.
MARCH
1 MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION – It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson's Luncheon with guest speaker Ali Wentworth; Noon at The Beach Club.
2 DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE — Annual Palm Beach Leadership Dinner at Glazer Hall. By invitation.
3 DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE/THE JIMMY FUND — Breakfast with the Doctors at The Beach Club. Vicki and Arthur Loring, Kate Lubin and Glen Sutton, Chairs. Call 561.833.2080.
CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY — Spring Luncheon; 11:30pm at The Colony. Lunch, cocktails and silent auction. Visit https://chsfl.org/events/springluncheonpb/.
BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — Salon Talk and Cocktail Reception hosted by Findlay Galleries; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. By invitation.
THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLI — Lunch with the Cops for supporting members; 12pm at West Palm Beach Police Headquarters in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
4 PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS & JEWS — Annual Fellowship Dinner; 6:30pm at The Beach Club. Zelda Mason and Grier Pressly, Chairs. Call 561.833.6150.
5 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Community Clean Out, 10am at St. Edward's Parking Lot. Call 561.508.3547.
PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Planned Giving Reception; 6:30pm at The Beach Club. Cocktail attire. By invitation.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — 14th Annual Plein Air Festival Collectors' Party; 4:30pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.
6 JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION — 50th Annual Black-Tie Ball; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and live auction. Funds raised will support JMC’s programs and services, helping build a healthier future for generations to come. Call 561.263.3712 or visit jmcfoundation.org.
BIG DOG RANCH RESCUE — Three day event! Wine, Women & Shoes; 10:30am - 3:30pm at Mar-a-Lago. Kimberly Albers and Elena Cardon, Chairs. Ticket: $1,000. Email Lori Elsbree at lori.elsbree@bdrr.org or call 561.651.9147.
KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — Annual Gala; 5:30pm at the Kravis Center. Michelle and Joseph Jacobs and Diane and John Sculley, Chairs. Call 561.651.4320.
8 THE PROMISE FUND — The Promise Party, 7pm at Club Colette. Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane and John Sculley and Laurie Silvers, Chairs. For tickets and information call Donna Dodson at 561.307.8000 or email ddodson@promisefundofflorida.org.
PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Annual Golf Classic & Dinner; 11am at Trump International Golf Club. Call 561.820.8118.
9 RDK MELANOMA FOUNDATION — 27th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show at The Breakers Palm Beach. Lora Drasner, Laurie Harrison, Lisa Kopecky and Marzia Precoda, Honorary Chairs.
Call 561.655.9655, email luncheon@melanomafoundation.com or visit melanomaluncheon.com.
11 PALM BEACH ROUND TABLE — 95th Season Celebration & Annual Fundraiser; 6:30pm - 10 pm at The Beach Club featuring Cachet Band, Rob Russell, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, dinner and dancing. Call
561.832.6418.
12 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Spring Breakfast & Safety Forum; 8:30am at Edward's Parish Center. Call 561.508.3547.
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES — Leading for Good: Women’s Philanthropy Forum; 11am at The Colony. Visit https://yourcommunityfoundation.org/events/.
13 CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE — Dance the Night Away Gala at Mar-a-Lago. Mary Ackerman, Bianca Blag, Lora Drasner, Cindy Karen and Michele Worth, Chairs; Melissa Butterworth and Marina Galli, Honorary Chairs. Visit www.cahh.org.
CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL — Newman Night 2027 - The American Dream Guided by God’s Grace; 6pm at Cohen Pavilion at Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Call 561.644.5489 or visit cardinalnewman.com.
14 THE LIFE FOUNDATION — 33rd Annual Lady in Red Gala; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach featuring comedy icon, Jay Leno and comedienne, Rita Rudner. Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith, Chairs; David and Holly Dreman, Marti LaTour and Ambassador Mike and Diana Retzer, Co-Chairs; Ari Rifkin, Honorary Chair. Gala attire. To purchase tickets visit www.life-edu.org/lady-in-red-gala/ or call 561.582.8083.
THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Annual Police Awards Ceremony; 11:30am at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org. By invitation.
IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY — Dinner with Guest Speaker Richard de la Poer Beresford, Earl of Tyrone; 6pm at Club Colette. Call 312.678.4431.
15 SUSAN AND DOM TELESCO CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION (CCE) — The Art of Giving: Annual Spring Dinner; 7pm at Club Colette. Christian and Ann-Britt Angle, Chairs. Email VivianneH@cceflorida.org or call 561.805.9927.
17 AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY — St. Patrick’s Day Celebration; 7pm at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach. Call 561.537.5887 or visit pbevents@americanhumane.org.
18 BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AT ABRAMSON & SCHLAGGAR RESERVE — Third Annual Flora & Fauna Luncheon; 11am-2pm at The Colony. David W. Busch and Farley Rentschler, Chairs. Chic Spring attire. Call Carolina Young or Lisa Wynne at 561.575.3399.Call Carolina Young or Lisa Wynne at 561.575.3399.
LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — 49th Annual Members' Show Reception; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.
22 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — An Evening of Vision Dinner Dance; 6pm at Club Colette. Richard and Phyllis Krock, Chairs. By invitation.
RAYMOND F. KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — ArtSmart: Lunch & Learn Series; 11:30am at Gimelstob Ballroom in the Cohen Pavilion. Stories of Style and Society: Photographer Nick Mele in Conversation with Daphne Oz. Ticket: $135; Table of 10: $1,350. Visit www.kravis.org/artsmart-classes/.
APRIL
2 JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION — Third Annual Sporting Clays Classic; 8am at OK Corral Gun Club in Okeechobee. A thrilling day of sporting clays, breakfast, luncheon and awards ceremony to support the Barb and Joe Charles Center for Urology at Jupiter Medical Center. Call 561.263.3712 or visit jmcfoundation.org.
3 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. — 5K Run for Impact at Carlin Park Heart Trail in Jupiter. Call 561.689.7590 or visit www.jlpg.org.
4 THE MARY OBOLENSKY UNDERWOOD FOUNDATION FOR LEUKEMIA RESEARCH (MOUF) — Annual Dinner Dance at Club Colette. Barbara de San Damian, Jennifer Garrigues, Chip di Paula and Antony Underwood, Honorary Chairs. By invitation.
5 MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — Annual Golf Classic Awards Luncheon; 1pm at The Flagler Steakhouse. Call 561.242.4661.
7 LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES — 6th Annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon; 11am at The Beach Club. Call 561.586.5600.
9 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — 26th Annual Barefoot on the Beach at The Beach Club.
THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE PALM BEACHES — Flower Show Preview Party; 6pm at the Flagler Museum. Patt Sned and Sue Strickland, Chairs. By invitation.
10 THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE PALM BEACHES — Whitehall in Bloom Flower Show; 10am at the Flagler Museum, Palm Court. Thru the 11th. Call 561.837.6635.
13 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Sixth Annual Impresario Society Dinner; 6pm at Ann and Charles Johnson's residence. Cocktail attire. By invitation.
THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Annual Golf Tournament; 8am at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
24 CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY — Inaugural Generations Walk; 7:30am at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. Every walker receives a customizable fundraising page to generate support with every step. Free. Visit https://chsfl.org/events/genwalk/.
MAY
5 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — 82nd Annual Meeting and Report to the Community; 4pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Richard Rothschild, Board Chairman. Call 561.655.1919.
12 THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Lunch with the Cops for supporting members. 12pm at West Palm Beach Police Headquarters in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.
JUNE
10 THE FUND FOR WEST PALM BEACH POLICE — Chat with the Chief for members; 4pm at West Palm Beach Police Headquarters in West Palm Beach. Call 561.822.1868 or visit thefundforwpbpolice.org.