Social Highs
JULY
1 CAMP SOULGROW — Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
29 YOUNG FRIENDS OF KRAVIS CENTER / YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE NORTON MUSEUM / YOUNG FRIENDS OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
AUGUST
1 WORLD YOUTH DAY — Donate today to help make it possible for young people of Palm Beach County in financial need to join Bishop Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez and the Diocese of Palm Beach in Seoul, South Korea for World Youth Day where they will experience a inspiring journey of faith, fellowship and spiritual renewal. Through August 10th. Call 561.775.9590.
26 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY — Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
SEPTEMBER
14 FIRST FEMALE — Happy Hour reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach to benefit Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope. By invitation.
20 SUPPORT NOT STIGMA — Inaugural Jumping Through Hoops on Fire; 5pm at the Lake Worth Playhouse. An evening of powerful storytelling on trauma, resilience, and mental health, with proceeds supporting access to trauma-informed behavioral health care. Tickets $100. Visit www.supportnotstigma.org.
23 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. — DJ Chief and Music Trivia Night at the Civil Society in West Palm Beach. Call 561.689.7590 or visit www.jlpb.org.
OCTOBER
2 THE QUANTUM HOUSE — Shamrock Classic; 7am Breakfast; 8:30am Shotgun Start; 12:30pm Lunch and Awards Ceremony at Turtle Creek Golf Club in Tequesta. Foursome: $2,400; Individual Ticket: $600. Email Bethany Baratelli at bbaratelli@quantumhouse.org or visit www.quantumhouse.org/shamrock-classic.
3 CROS MINISTRIES — Hustle to End Hunger 5K Run/Walk to help the food insecure in Palm Beach and Martin Counties; 7:30am at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Part of the Palm Beach Race Series. Visit crosministries.org/events.
6 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC — Party Under The Palms Coctails at The Colony. Email Alyson Seligman at alyson@thesbsagency.com or call 561.602.8558.
9 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY — Dream Builders’ Ball - Celebrating 40 Years of Impact; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Tracy and Mike Caruso and Binky and Doug Fash, Honorary Chairs. Email Liz Goldman, Director of Advancement at elizabeth.goldman@habitatgreaterpbc.org.
15 H.O.W. HEARING THE OVARIAN CANCER WHISPER — Second Life - Couture for a Cause; 6pm-9pm at
The Colony. An evening where fashion meets philanthropy in support of the Glenda M. Wright Angel Fund, providing critical financial assistance to local women battling ovarian cancer. Runway presentation by designer Ramy Brook, along with a curated selection of new and gently worn designer clothing available for purchase at special event pricing. Tiffany Cloutier, Lori Lines and Louise Altese-Isidori, Chairs. To donate a dress or outfit email Jennifer McGrath at Jennifer@howflorida.org or call 561.262.6343. Tickets or more information visit howflorida.org.
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.
20 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — 35th Annual Business and Professional Breakfast; 7:30am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Carrie Bradburn, Business and Professional Chairwoman. Call 561.655.1919.
23 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.
28 YOUNG FRIENDS OF PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
NOVEMBER
9 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Season Kick Off Party; 6pm at Club Colette. By invitation and members only. Call 561.568.0265.
11 CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Circle of Giving hosts Gratitude Gathering to honor those making a profound impact on children; 5:30p.m. at Child and Family Center in West Palm Beach. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/gratitude-gathering.
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.
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.
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.
19 THE LORD'S PLACE — 19th Annual Ending Homelessness Breakfast; 7:30am at Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. Visit TheLordsPlace.org.
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; 12pm - 2pm at The Henry Morrison Flagler Museum. Reception, Silent Auction and Luncheon. Chris Ansbacher and Nancy Stone, Chairs. Festive attire. By invitation.
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; Mariette Muiña McNulty, Chair. All-white attire. By invitation.
3 NEW HOPE CHARITIES — 32nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at The Beach Club.
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Baubles and Baskets; 5:30pm at Salute Market in Palm Beach Gardens. To support child trauma services. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/baublesandbaskets.
5 JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. — Holiday Luncheon at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa. Call 561.689.7590 or visit www.jlpg.org.
6 THE 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 Dinner Ticket: $375; Child Dinner 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 Cohen Pavilion, Kravis Center. 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.
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.
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.
JANUARY 2027
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.
12 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.
14 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY — Annual Palm Beach Scopus Award Dinner honoring John Paulson; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach.
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 — 65th Anniversary Gala amd 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.
20 HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — 24th Annual Archival Evening honoring Pauline Pitt; 7pm at The Colony. By invitation.
21 COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM — Smarty Party. Renay Meyer, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Joanna Sanders, and Julie Simmons, Chairs. Visit coxsciencecenter.org.
22 PLACE OF HOPE PALM BEACH — Cocktails and Dinner at the Flagler Museum. 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.
29 CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HELP — Shop the Day Away Luncheon at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Julie Kampf and Evelyn Treacy, Chairs; Kristina Gustafson, Nancy Stone and Jacqui Michel, Honorary Chairs; and Camille Branca, Auction Chairs. 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.
FEBRUARY
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.
4 PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION — Hospice Evening 2027; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.832.8585.
9 BASILICA OF SAINT EDWARD GUILD — Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion Valentine Luncheon and Fashion Show at Mar-a-Lago. Anita Natalie Gabler, Chair.
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.
17 CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES — 28th Annual Old Bags Luncheon at Mar-a-Lago. Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda, Chairs.Visit ctrfam.org.
20 CLEVELAND CLINIC — Palm Beach Ball; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.
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.
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.
28 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — An Evening of Vision Dinner Dance at Club Colette. Richard and Phyllis Krock, Chairs. By invitation.
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM — Annual Palm Beach Gala; 5:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.835.0510.
MARCH
4 PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS — Annual Fellowship Dinner; 6:30pm at The Beach Club. Zelda Mason and Grier Pressly, Chairs. Call 561.833.6150.
8 THE PROMISE FUND — The Promise Party, 7pm at Club Colette. Annual gala dinner includes presentations of the Betty Ford Trailblazer, Daniel E. Ponton Excellence in Community Service, and Dariyan Younessi Next Generation Leader in Philanthropy Awards, and live entertainment. 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.
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.
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.
14 LIFE (LEADERS IN FURTHERING EDUCATION) — 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. Visit life@life-edu.org or call 561.582.8083.
18 BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY AT ABRAMSON & SCHLAGGAR RESERVE — Third Annual Flora & Fauna Luncheon; 11am-2pm at The Colony. For more information and to secure guaranteed seating with sponsorships, contact Carolina Young or Lisa Wynne at 561.575.3399.
21 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — An Evening of Vision Dinner Dance at Club Colette. Richard and Phyllis Krock, Chairs. By invitation.
APRIL
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.
27 THE GARDEN CLUB OF PALM BEACH — Flower Show Preview Party; 6pm at the Flagler Museum. Patt Sned and Sue Strickland, Chairs. By invitation.
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.