Social Highs
JULY
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.
WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE — Summer Luncheon; 11am - 1:30pm at Table 26 Palm Beach in West Palm Beach.
Author and art historian Deborah Pollack presents Florida Sculptors and Their Wildlife, exploring the connection between Florida's artistic legacy and its natural environment.
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 Cocktails 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.
12 WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE — Fall Luncheon; 11am - 1:30pm at The Ben Autograph Collection in West Palm Beach featuring internationally acclaimed author Richard Louv, discussing his newest book, Noticing: An Intimate Encounter with the Natural World, and the importance of reconnecting children, families and communities with nature. VIP author meet-and-greet and book signing.
15 H.O.W. HEARING THE OVARIAN CANCER WHISPER / GLENDA M. WRIGHT ANGEL FUND — A Butterfly Affair: A Night of Fashion, Shopping and Hope featuring Ramy Brook and other curated vendors; 6pm at The Colony. Tiffany Cloutier, Lori Lines and Louise Altese-Isidori, Chairs. Call 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.
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.
27 MAKING EVERY DAY COUNT, INC. — Annual Luncheon; 11am at The Colony, Call 561.315.6208,
28 YOUNG FRIENDS OF PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Happy Hour Reception; 5pm at Meat Market Palm Beach. By invitation.
NOVEMBER
5 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Membership Cocktail Party; 5pm at The Colony. By Invitation.
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.
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 at Old Marsh Golf Club. Exciting golf tournament and a prestigious golf course to support the expansion of the Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center at Jupiter Medical Center. Brad Faxon, Chair; Tom Fazio, Honorary Chairman. Call 561.263.3712.
10 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — Season Kick Off Party; 6pm at Club Colette. 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.
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.
For tickets visit www.pbsc.edu/events/torch-awards/index.php.
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.
PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Council of 100 Annual Holiday Dinner; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.
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.
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
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.
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.
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: Creativity and the Bipolar Brain, A Juried Art Exhibition of artwork by artists with Bipolar Disorder, and Dinner-by-the-bite Reception; 5:30pm at John H. Surovek Gallery. Frances Farmer and Joyce Sang, Chairs. 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.
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 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.
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 — 2027 Smarty Party - The Science of Happiness; 6pm at the Kravis Center. Renay Meyer, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Joanna Sanders, and Julie Simmons, Chairs. Call 561.370.7723 or visit coxsciencecenter.org.
22 PLACE OF HOPE PALM BEACH — 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.
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
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.
4 PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE FOUNDATION — Hospice Evening 2027; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.832.8585.
5 BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Annual Winter Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach.
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.
8 DARBSTER RESCUE — 8th Annual Fur Ball; 6:30pm at Club Colette. Hope Smith, Jacqui Michel, Laura Moore Tanne and Ross Meltzer, Chairs.
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; 10:30am at Mar-a-Lago. Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda, Chairs. Visit ctrfam.org.
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.
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.
22 LIGHTHOUSE GUILD — 20th Annual Visionary Dinner; 7pm at Club Colette. By invitation.
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
3 DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE/THE JIMMY FUND — Breakfast with the Doctors at The Beach Club. Call 561.833.2080.
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.
5 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Community Clean Out, 10am at St. Edward's Parking Lot. Call 561.508.3547.
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.
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.
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.
12 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Safeguard Palm Beach Spring Breakfast & Safety Forum; 8:30am at Edward's Parish Center. Call 561.508.3547.
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.
15 CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION — Annual Spring Dinner; 7pm at Club Colette. Call 561.805.9927, ext. 118.
17 AMERICAN HUMANE SOCIETY — Global Humane Society Gala at Mar-a-Lago. Call 800.227.4645 or visit www.americanhumane.org.
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
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 Jupiter Medical Center’s 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.
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. Call 561.837.6635.
11 THE GARDEN CLUB OF THE PALM BEACHES — Whitehall in Bloom Flower Show; 5pm at the Flagler Museum, Palm Court. Call 561.837.6635.
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.