Social Highs

NOVEMBER

20 THE LORD'S PLACE — 18th Annual Ending Homelessness Breakfast; 7:30am doors open; 8am program with at Cohen Pavilion, The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Jayne and Chris Malfitano, Honorary Co-Chairs; Cornelia Thornburgh, 2025 Ending Homelessness Award Recipient. Email info@TheLordsPlace.org, call 561.578.4928 or visit TheLordsPlace.org.

CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE / PALM BEACH ROTARY CLUB — Luncheon and Coastal Girls Fashion Show; noon at Bice Ristorante, 313 Worth Avenue.

UNDERWATER HYPOXIC BLACKOUT PREVENTION INITIATIVE — Build A Reef, Save A Life Reception and Dinner honoring the memory of Virgil Price III; 6pm at Trevini Ristorante.

22 THE STAR FOUNDATION — The Yellow Brick Ball; 6:30pm Reception; 7:30pm Dinner and Program featuring Daphne Oz, Guest Speaker at The Beach Club. Dr. Sheryl Rosin, President and Founder. For sponsorship opportunities and tickets visit www.ourstarfoundation.org/the-yellow-brick-ball or call 561.515.6468.

23 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION — Kick Off Reception for the 2025 Heart Ball. Bob and Susan Wright, Chairs. Call 561.697.6605.

TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE — 11th Annual Peppermint Bark & Brunch; 10:30am Cocktails, boutiques and photos; 12pm Brunch at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach. Adrien Arpel, Andrea Stark, Diana Retzer, Sher Kasun, Farley Rentschler & Judy Messing, Chairs. Tickets: $450. Bring your pet! Visit www.tricountyanimalrescue.com or call 561.482.8110.

24 RED SNEAKERS FOR OAKLEY — Eighth Annual Food Allergy Awareness Benefit; 6:30pm at Club Colette.

28 PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS — Fellowship Friday Morning of Community Service; 9am at Royal Poinciana Chapel and other sites. Visit palmbeachfellowship.net for details and downloadable sign-up form.

29 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — Holiday Cocktail Reception to benefit the 32nd Annual Toy Drive; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Co-Chairs. Call 561.655.1919.

DECEMBER

2 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH — Bishop’s Gala Ladies Committee Luncheon; 11:30am at The Beach Club. Marietta Muiña McNulty, Chair. All white attire. By invitation.

COX SCIENCE CENTER & AQUARIUM — Smarty Party Kick Off Reception; 6pm at a private residence. Amanda Cummings, Victoria Hagan, Deborah Norville and Laing Rogers, Chairs. By invitation.

ADOPT-A- FAMILY OF THE PALM BEACHES, INC. — Tree Lighting Celebration; 6pm at The Sailfish Club. Heather Ferguson, Chair; Lisa Swift, Co-Chair. Call 561.444.0399.

3 ST. ANN PLACE OUTREACH CENTER — The Emerald City Kick Off Cocktail Party and Major Donors Appreciation; 5pm at The Beach Club. Hosted by Virginia and John Gildea and Melinda and Tom Hassen, Chairs. By invitation.

CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE — Kick Off Luncheon for Shop The Day Away; 11:30am at Salute, 44 Cocoanut Row.

DREYFOOS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS — Sip n Shop Openig Reception; 5:30pm at foundRae Palm beach, 450 S. County Road.

4 CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES — Havana Nights; 6pm-10pm at The Palm House. Email Ellen Vaughan, Chief Development Officer at evaughan@ctrfam.org, call 561.616. 1257 or visit https://ctrfam.org/havana-nights/.

THE SUSAN AND DOM TELESCO CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION (CCE) — Thanks for Giving Fall Luncheon at The Susan and Dom Telesco Center for Creative Education in West Palm Beach; 11am-1pm. Teacher demonstrations, learning in action and a Q&A with students from The Foundations School and Palm Beach Mayor Danielle H. Moore. Pauline Pitt and Susan Telesco, Chairs. Email VivianneH@cceflorida.org or call 561.805.9927.

NEW HOPE CHARITIES — 31st Annual Holiday Bazaar; 7pm at The Beach Club. Andres and Catherine Fanjul, Honorary Chairs.

CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES — Havana Nights Reception and Dinner at the Palm Beach House. Barbara Pendrill and Theodora Pace, Chair.

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — Annual Faculty & Community Exhibition Opening Reception; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

5 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH — Art from The Heart Cocktail Reception and Art Exhibition to kick off 2026 Bishop's Gala; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Chairs. 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 SAFEGUARD PALM BEACH — Palm Beach Public Safety Day; 12pm-3pm at Town Docks in Lake Drive Park. Call 561.508.3547.

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART — ArtBeat Cocktail Reception and Art Basel Finale; 7pm at the Museum. Call 561.832.5196. ext. 1108.

JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES — 'Tis the Season Holiday Brunch; 11am at Eau Palm Beach Resort and Spa. Roberta Jurney and Laura Wissa, Chairs; Penny Murphy and Camille Murphy-Kubicek, Honorary Chairs

Email events@jlpb.org, call 561.689.7590 or visit www.jlpb.org.

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — Community Holiday Sale; 10am at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

7 QUANTUM HOUSE — Sugar Plum Dreams Holiday Celebration; 4:30pm - 7pm at The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter. Table of 10: $3,250; Adult Dinner Ticket: $350; Child Dinner Ticket: $150. Visit www.quantumhouse.org/sugar-plum-dreams or email Bethany Baratelli at bbaratelli@quantumhouse.org.

PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS — Sunday Series: Reinventing Rosalee award-winning documentary film followed by Q&A with Dr. Lillian Glass; 3pm at The Benjamin School. Call 561.833.6150.

THE REHABILITATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS — Annual Soirée; 7pm at Club Colette. Sheree and Jack Grace, Chairs; Margie Betten and Christian Siegrist, Co-Chairs. By invitation.

8 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — 9th Annual Holly Jolly Symphony Fête; 10:30am at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Mary and Will Demory, Chairs; Dr. Martha Rodriguez and Dr. Jesus Perez-Mendez, Vice Chairs; Carol and Thomas Bruce, Honorary Chairs; Marietta Muiña McNulty, Auction Chair. Holiday attire. Tickets: $300. Visit palmbeachsymphony.org/support/holly-jolly or call 561.568.0265.

THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS — Major Donors Reception and Terrace Dinner at Findlay Galleries. Jeannie Rutherfoord, Chair; Cindy Bardes Galvin, Co-Chair. By invitation.

9 THE SALVATION ARMY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — VIP Reception honoring designers and sponsors of The Twelve Trees of Christmas; 6pm at The Palm House. By invitation.

RDK MELANOMA FOUNDATION — Cocktail Reception; 5pm-7pm at Carolina Herrera, 150 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Email info@melanomafoundation.com or call 561.655.9655.

PLACE OF HOPE — Annual "Light in the Shadows" Anti-Human Trafficking Luncheon; 10am at Mar-a-Lago. Jill Gallagher and Jordan Brown, Chairs. By invitation.

10 PALM BEACH CIVIC ASSOCIATION — Holiday Reception; 5pm at The Beach Club.

THE SALVATION ARMY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — The Twelve Trees of Christmas Luncheon; noon at The Palm House. Anne Fitzpatrick, Honorary Chair. By invitation.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — 23rd Annual Archival Evening honoring Frances and Jeffrey Fisher at the Sailfish Club of Florida.

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA — Ask The Experts Luncheon; 1:30pm at Cafe Boulud.

BASILICA OF ST. EDWARD — Christmas Gala; 7pm at The Breakers. Cathie and Andres Fanjul and Winnie and Jesse Azqueta, Chairs. Call 561. 832.0400.

11 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE — 54th Annual Christmas Ball; 7pm at the Sailfish Club. Pauline Pitt, Chair.

PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Council of 100 Annual Holiday Dinner; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Celebrating Philanthropy; 5:30pm at Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Josephine and Jason Kalisman, Chairs; Steven Tananbaum, Honorary Chair. Email kimberly.hickey@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.242.6642, or visit jewishpb.org.

YMCA OF THE PALM BEACHES — 16th Annual Prayer Breakfast at The Breakers Palm Beach.

SAFEGUARD PALM BEACH / PALM BEACH FIRE RESCUE — Mature Driver Course; 9am-2pm at South Fire Station No. 3 2185 South Ocean Blvd. in Palm Beach. Call 561.508.3547.

12 MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — 42nd Birthday Celebration; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Marlene Strauss, Honorary Chair, By invitation.

15 LIGHTHOUSE GUILD — Annual Holiday Tea; 3pm. Honoring Harry and Gigi Benson and Michele and Howard Kessler. Hosted by Michele and Howard Kessler. By invitation.

17 A SAFE HAVEN FOR NEWBORNS — Holiday Cabaret Luncheon and Concert with special guest Princess Caroline Murat; noon at Mar-a-Lago. Lexye Aversa, Chair; Dr. Gina Loudon, Honoree; Erika and Nicola Nicozisis, Arlette Gordon, Helen Nicozisis, Philip and Tikky Nicozisis, Tony Delgado and Gabriela Berrospi, Alexandre Katrangi, Mignon Gardner, and Alan and Joy Marks, Honorary Chairs; Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, Royal Emcee. For tickets and sponsorships call Lexye Aversa at 561.512.7333 or visit HolidayCabaret@LexAventures.com.

31 THE HENRY MORRISON FLAGLER MUSEUM — Midnight at Whitehall celebrating 100th anniversary of Whitehall. by invitation.

JANUARY 2026

4 PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS — Sunday Series: Bracha Horovitz, author of Soldier On; 3pm. Presentation followed by Q&A and book signing. Call 561.833.6150.

7 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — 24th Annual Gala Kick Off Party; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. Hosted by James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui of Findlay Galleries. Honoring Palm Beach Symphony’s Gala Chairs Amy and John T. Collins and Honorary Gala Chairs Susan and Bob Wright. By invitation.

8 RDK MELANOMA FOUNDATION — Cocktail Reception; 5pm-7pm at Patricia Robalino Designs, 311 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Email info@melanomafoundation.com or call 561.655.9655.

PROMISE FUND OF FLORIDA — Annual Pink Tie Guy reception 6pm hosted by Hilary and Wilbur Ross. By invitation.

MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — 18th Annual Literary Society - Breakfast with the Authors with David Baldacci (Strangers in Time); 8:45am at The Colony. Cynthia Berenson, Penny Blumstein and Marlene Strauss, Hosts. By invitation to MorseLife Annual Giving Society members. Email events@morselife.org or call 561.242.4661.

PROMISE FUND OF FLORIDA — Annual Pink Tie Guy Reception; 6pm. Hosted by Wilbur and Hilary Ross. Call 561.307.8000.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — H. Irwin Levy Founders Event; 4:30pm at Palm House Hotel in Palm Beach. Mindy Schneider and Michael Lesser, MD, Chairs; Stacey and Mark Levy, Lynn and Frank Peseckis and Ellen Levy, Honorary Chairs. Email kate.lester@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.242.6668 or visit jewishpb.org.

9 AMERICAN RED CROSS — 65th International Red Cross Ball honoring Gen. Randy A. George and Patty George; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Dame Amanda Schumacher and Charles Schumacher, Chairs. White tie optional. Email SouthFloridaRSVP@redcross.org or call 954.649.0655.

AMERICAN HUMANE — 15th Annual Hero Dogs Gala at Mar-a-Lago. Call 561.537.5887.

10 LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER— D’Art for Art; 5pm at Turtle Creek Club in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

11 TREE OF LIFE FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL — Global Heart Awards for the National and International United Ambassador’s Gala; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Dame Amanda Schumacher and Charles Schumacher, Chairs. Black Tie. Email T OLFIevents@gmail.com or call 917.951.9027.

12 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — Women's Guild Luncheon; 11:30am at Club Colette. Ari Rifkin, Chair. By invitation.

MIND, MUSIC, MOVEMENT FOUNDATION FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (M3F) — Cookies ‘N Creme Luncheon; 11:30am at Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens. Call 561.510.8611 or visit m3f.org.

THE WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION — Kick Off Reception and Terrace Dinner at Findlay Galleries. By invitation.

13 RYAN LICHT SANG BIPOLAR FOUNDATION — INSIGHTS VIII – “Creativity and the Bipolar Brain” exhibition of artwork by artists with Bipolar Disorder; 6pm at John H. Surovek Gallery. Katherine Shenaman, Mumbi O'Brien and Blake Hanley, Chairs; Frances Fisher and Sally Soter, Honorary Chairwomen. Call 888.944.4408.

14 BOY& GIRLS CLUBS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Kick Off Reception for the Winter Ball; 6pm at the Findlay Galleries. By invitation.

15 COX SCIENCE CENTER AND AQUARIUM — Smarty Party - The Science of Sleep; 6pm Cocktail Reception; 7pm Dinner and Fireside Chat at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Dr. Michael Young, Keynote Speaker. Amanda Cummings, Victoria Hagan, Deborah Norville and Laing Rogers, Chairs. Email Molly Miller at mmiller@coxsciencecenter.org or call 561.370.7723.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY — Annual Palm Beach Award Dinner; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY — Women Build 2026 Kick Off Party; 6:30pm-8:30pm at Xcel Padel in West Palm Beach. Email Zenia.Mackey@habitatgreaterpbc.org or visit habitatgreaterpbc.org/women-build/.

HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION — Cocktail Reception honoring Race for Hope Junior Committee; 6pm at The Beach Club. Taffy and Grace Walker, Chairs. By invitation.

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — The Art of Danial Ryan Opening Reception; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

16 GLADES ACADEMY/EVERGLADES PREP — Annual Dinner Dance; 7pm at Cafe Boulud. Emilia Fanjul, Chair. By invitation.

20 LIGHTHOUSE GUILD — Annual Visionary Dinner Kick Off Cocktail Reception; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. By invitation.

21 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF BRITISH ARTS — Annual Reception and Lecture at The Colony.

22 PLACE OF HOPE PALM BEACH — Dinner Dance at The Colony. Call 502.572.8685.

HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION (HDRF) — Palm Beach Hope Luncheon; noon at The Colony. By invitation.

24 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — 20th Annual Palm Beach Police & Fire Rescue Ball, 6:30pm at Mar-a-Lago. Bret and Amy Baier, Chairs; Jeff and Nicola Marcus and John and Amy Phelan, Honorary Chairs. Call 561.820.8118.

BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY — 7th Annual Wine in the Wild; 5pm-8pm at the Abramson & Schlaggar Reserve. Email cyoung@buschwildlife.org, call 561.575.3399 or visit www.buschwildlife.org/events/wineinthewild2026.

26 H.O.W. (HEARING THE OVARIAN CANCER WHISPER, INC.) — Luncheon at The Beach Club featuring award-winning American actress, Christine Baranski, with special guest Dr. Robert Wenham, Chair of the Gynecologic Oncology Program at Moffitt Cancer Center. Silent Auction and Raffle. Andrea Stark, Robbi Toll, Liz Feuer and Wendy Topkis, Chairs; Judy Snyder, Roberta Kozloff and Eddy Taylor, Honorary Chairs; Betsy K. Matthews, Eddy Taylor, Inlet Private Wealth and Jupiter Medical Center, Sponsors. Email Jennifer McGrath at Jennifer@howflorida.org.

28 BALLET PALM BEACH — Gala by the Sea; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Celebrating the ballet company and honoring philanthropist Anka Palitz's 50 years of contributions to the dance community and the arts. Lora Drasner, Robin Fleming, Erin McGould and Nicole Noonan, Gala Chairs. Visit balletpalmbeach.org.

29 CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH — Sixth Annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala - Beyond the Palms; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. 2026 Award Recipients: Emilia and J. Pepe Fanjul and Raysa and Alfonso Fanjul, Bishop's Charity Medal; Kathy and Paul Leone, Caritas Dei Award; Margaret Donnelley, Caritas Spiritus Sanctus Award; and Father Raul Marquez, Caritas Christi Award. This event historically sells out! For sponsorships or reservations call Debra M. Tornaben at 561.360.3334. By invitation.

PROM BEACH — Cocktail event honoring Prom Beach and its Donors; 5:30pm- 7:30pm at the Alderton Residence. Call Laura Wissa at 561.502.3486 or Lee Alderton at 201.572.3687. By invitation only.

30 PALM BEACH ZOO & CONSERVATION SOCIETY — Tropical Safari; 7pm at Palm Beach Zoo in West Palm Beach. Jonathan Clay and Michele Kessler, Chairs. Visit gala@palmbeachzoo.org or call 561.533.0887, ext. 477.

PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE — Motown: Back at The Colony Dinner Dance; 6:30pm at The Colony. Call 203.641.3165.

FEBRUARY

1 AMERICAN HUMANE — Eighth Annual Pups4Patriots Dinner Dance at Club Colette. Call 561.537.5887.

2 AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE UFFIZI GALLERIES — Uffizi Splendor 20th Anniversary Gala at Club Colette. William Blind and Meredith Townsend, Chairs.

4 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION — Cocktail Reception in honor of bob and Susan Wright, heart ball Chairs; 6pm at Findlay Galleries.

HOPE FOR DEPRESSION RESEARCH FOUNDATION (HDRF) — Kick Off Cocktail Reception and Dinner honoring Committee for 2026 Race of Hope at Le Bilboquet. Audrey Gruss, Chair. By invitation.

5 PALM BEACH ISLAND HOSPICE — Hospice Evening 2026; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Carol Baxter and Nannette Cassidy, Chairmen. Call 561.832.8585.

CURETIVITY — Annual Dinner Dance at Mar-a-Lago. Call 561.281.4887.

BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — Palm Beach Medical Forum Luncheon; 11:30am at the Sailfish Club. Richard and Phyllis Krock, Chairs. By invitation.

THE SOCIETY OF MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER — Second Annual Palm Beach Luncheon; noon at Club Colette. By invitation.

6 PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK — 13th Annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach; 11am-2pm at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. $40 per person online; $45 at the door. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities visit pbcfoodbank.org/emptybowlspalmbeach.

7 LIFE — 32nd Annual Lady in Red Gala; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith, Chairs. Reserve your tables and sponsorships early for what promises to be a truly historic event. Visit life@life-edu.org or call 561.582.8083.

NORTON MUSEUM OF ART — Annual Gala; 6:30pm at the Norton Museum. Email Kristina Dilley at dilleyk@norton.org or call 561.832.5196, ext. 1121.

ST. ANN PLACE OUTREACH CENTER — The Eternal City Dinner Dance; 6:30pm at the Sailfish Club. Melinda and Tom Hassen, Chairs; Virginia and John Gildea, Co-Chairs. Call 561.779.3039.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY — The Palm Beach Picnic;

11am-2pm at The Royal Poinciana Plaza. Camille Murphy Kubicek and Korinne Belock, Co-Chairs.

Email Zenia.mackey@habitatgreaterpbc.org or visit https://habitatgreaterpbc.org/the-palm-beach-picnic/.

10 THE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FOUNDATION — Palm Beach Hot Pink Luncheon and Symposium; 11am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Visit bcrfpalmbeach.org.

12 CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE — 2026 Shop The Day Away Luncheon; 10am Silent Auction; 12pm Luncheon at The Breakers Palm Beach. Kristina Gustafson, Jacqui Michel and Nancy Stone, Co-Chairs; Julie Kampf, Auction Chair. Call 561.215.7360 or visit CAHH.org.

PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS — Annual Fellowship Dinner plus presentation of the John C. Randolph Award; 6:30pM at The Beach Club. Call 561.833.6150.

THE IRELAND FUNDS — 35th Annual Emerald Isle Ball; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Lore Moran Dodge, Michele Kessler, Hillie Mahoney, Sheila O'Malley Fuchs and Thomas C. Quick, Honorary Chairs. By invitation.

MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — 18th Annual Literary Society - Breakfast with the Authors with Wally Lamb (The River is Waiting); 8:45am at The Colony. Cynthia Berenson, Penny Blumstein and Marlene Strauss, Hosts. By invitation to MorseLife Annual Giving Society members. Email events@morselife.org or call 561.242.4661

JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Sydelle Sonkin Lions’ Pride Event; 11am at Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Email melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.242.6653 or visit jewishpb.org.

PALM BEACH FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS AND JEWS — Annual Fellowship Dinner; 6:30pm at The Beach Club.

14 THE EVERGLADES FOUNDATION — For Everglades Benefit honoring Jack Nicklaus; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.

15 PALM BEACH OPERA — Guild's Gala Dinner honoring Lois Pope and Ari Rifkin at The Beach Club. Arlette Gordon and Lisa Huertas, Chairs. Call 561.835.7569.

16 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — 24th Annual Gala: A Standing Ovation; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Amy and John T. Collins, Gala Chairs; Susan and Bob Wright, Honorary Gala Chairs. Black tie. Call 561.568.0265.

17 PALM BEACH ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY — 34th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon; 11am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561. 803.2021.

18 CENTER FOR FAMILY SERVICES — 27th Annual Old Bag Luncheon; 10:30am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda, Chairs.

19 AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION — 71st Annual Palm Beach Heart Ball at The Breakers Palm Beach. Susan and Bob Wright, Chairs. Call 561.697.6605.

20 SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS — Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary Dinner Dance 2026. Jeannie Rutherfoord, Chair; Cindy Bardes Galvin, Co-Chair, By invitation,

21 CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA — Annual Palm Beach Ball; 7pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Tickets: $1200. Call Dee Eaton at 772.530.0630 or visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org/Palmbeachball.

THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS — Contemporaries Gala - Pioneers of Palm Beach: An Evening of Gilded Grandeur and Wild Wonders. For tickets and sponsorships call 561.530.6015 or email events@fourarts.org.

22 DARBSTER RESCUE — Annual Fur Ball; 6:30pm at Club Colette. Victor Figueredo and Jacqui Michel, Chairs.

23 LIGHTHOUSE GUILD — Annual Visionary Dinner; 7pm at Club Colette. By invitation.

25 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Annual Chairman’s Cabinet Reception; 5pm. Hosted by Michele and Howard Kessler. By invitation.

27 PRESERVATION FOUNDATION OF PALM BEACH — Annual Dinner Dance; 7pm at Bradley Park, Nicola Marcus, Amy Pelan and Lynne Wheat, Chairs. By invitation.

PLACE OF HOPE — 25th Anniversary Hope Bash - Moment in Time; 6pm at Mar-a-Lago. Nicole Paxon, Maria Paxson and Dr. Arghavan Welch, Chairs. Black and white attire.

MARCH

1 LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — 13th Annual Plein Air Festival Paint Out Competition; 9am at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org

2 MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION — It Will Take All of Us to Cure Parkinson's Luncheon; 11:30am-2pm at The Beach Club. Hayley Paige and Conrad Clevlen; Marlene and Martin Silver, and Bonnie and Tom Strauss, Honorary Chairs. Tickets: $750 Individual; $1,250 Priority Individual; $7,500 Guest Table for 10; $12,500 Premiere Table for 10; and $25,000 Platinum Table for 10. For tickets, sponsorships or information email Devan Tierney at dtierney@michaeljfox.org or call 561.863.5500.

PALM BEACH OPERA — An Evening with Lisette Oropesa Gala Dinner; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. By invitation.

4 CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF FLORIDA — Sixth Annual Spring Luncheon; 11am at The Colony. Nancy Marshall and Giselle Anna Parry, Chairs. Call 561.402.0823.

5 KRAVIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS — Annual Gala; 5:30pm at the Kravis Center. Call 561.651.4320.

CHILDREN OF FALLEN PATRIOTS — Second Annual Dinner Dance at The Breakers Palm Beach. Jill and Matt Schecter and Julieand Aaron Ford, Chairs.

6 SAFEGUARD PALM BEACH — Community Clean Out; 10am-1pm at St. Edward's parking lot. Call 561.508.3547.

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.

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — 13th Annual Plein Air Festival Award Ceremony & Collectors’ Party; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

7 OXBRIDGE ACADEMY — The Annual Soirée at The Sailfish Club. Cocktail hour followed by dinner and program with a live auction. Email Director of Development, Natalie Beck at nbeck@oapb.org or call 561.972.9679.

JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION — 49th Annual Black-Tie Ball; 6:30pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Cocktails, dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions to support the expansion of Jupiter Medical Center’s The Margaret W. Niedland Breast Center. Suzanne Niedland, Chair. Call 561.263.3712 or visit jmcfoundation.org.

211 PALM BEACH & TREASURE COAST — Spring Celebration; 6pm at The Colony. Cathryn Donaldson and Rebecca Dubois, Chairs; Valerie and Harry Cooper, Guy Clark and Harrison Morgan, Honorary Chairs. Call. 561.547.8637.

CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL — Newman Night 2026: La Dolce Vita; 6pm at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Honoring Jennifer and Rocco Marcello. Jennifer Hendrix, Monique Javarone, Mary Cullen Lombardi, Emanuela Marcello and Laura Smeenge, Chairs. Call 561.619.7280 or email Mary.Martens@cardinalnewman.com.

8 JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — King David Society Event; 11am at a private art gallery (location provided upon registration). Jill and Jay Bernstein, Chairs. Email elizabeth.klitzner@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.242.6631 or jewishpb.org.

9 PROMISE FUND OF FLORIDA — Annual Major Donor & Award Ceremony Dinner; 6:30pm at Club Colette. By invitation.

MIND, MUSIC, MOVEMENT FOUNDATION FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (M3F) — 6th Annual Symposium NeuroRhythms 2026: Educating and Inspiring Action in Parkinson’s and Brain Health; 6pm at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter. Call 561.510.8611 or visit m3f.org.

11 JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Comiter Gratitude: A Legacy Appreciation Event; 5:30pm at Canopy by Hilton in West Palm Beach. Beth Wayne, Chair. Email whitney.erasmus@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.242.6665 or visit jewishpb.org.

12 RDK MELANOMA FOUNDATION — 26th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show; 10:30am at The Breakers Palm Beach. Lora Drasner, Laurie Harrison and Lisa Kopecky, Chairs. Call 561.655.9655 or visit melanomaluncheon.com.

DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE — Annual Breakfast with the Doctors at The Beach Club. Call 561.833.2080.

SAFEGUARD PALM BEACH — Spring Breakfast and Safety Forum; 8:30am at St. Edward's Parish Hall. Call 561.508.3547.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER PALM BEACH COUNTY — Women Build 2026; 8am-3:30pm (morning and afternoon shift) in West Palm Beach. Christy Maasbach and Rana Levy, Co-Chairs. Email zenia.mackey@habitatgreaterpbc.org or visit https://habitatgreaterpbcorg/women-build/.

13 CANCER ALLIANCE OF HELP & HOPE — Dance The Night Away Gala; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Call 561.215.7360 or visit CAHH.org.

15 IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY — Palm Beach Dinner at Club Colette. Call 312.678.4431.

16 SUSAN AND DOM TELESCO CENTER FOR CREATIVE EDUCATION (CCE) — The Art of Giving Annual Spring Dinner; 7pm at Club Colette. Pauline Pitt, Chair; Pam Miller, Laura Rehnert and Margaret Sinclair, Honorary Chairs. Email VivianneH@cceflorida.org or call 561.805.9927.

17 IRISH GEORGIAN SOCIETY — Palm Beach Luncheon; 11:30am at The Beach Club. Call 312.678.4411.

18 ANN NORTON SCULPTURE GARDENS — An Evening of Music and Art in the Gardens honoring Julie and Peter Cummings; 5pm at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens. Call 561.832.5328.

19 MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — 18th Annual Literary Society - Breakfast with the Authors with Clare Leslie Hall (Broken Country); 8:45am at The Colony. Cynthia Berenson, Penny Blumstein and Marlene Strauss, Hosts. By invitation to MorseLife Annual Giving Society members. Email events@morselife.org or call 561.242.4661.

LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — 48th Annual Member Show Award Reception; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

22 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — Evening of Vision Dinner 6:30pm at Club Colette. By invitation.

23 PALM BEACH POLICE & FIRE FOUNDATION — Annual Golf Classic and Dinner; 11am - 8pm at Trump International Golf Club. Call 561.820.8118.

25 LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND OF THE PALM BEACHES — Envision 20/20 Luncheon; 11:30am at The Beach Club. Call 561.586.5600.

26 BUSCH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY — Flora and Fauna Spring Luncheon; 11am-2pm at The Colony. David Busch and Farley Rentschler, Co-Chairs. Visit www.buschwildlife.org/events/florafaunaluncheon2026 or call 561.575.3399.

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM — Palm Beach Gala; 6pm at The Breakers Palm Beach.

27 PALM BEACH RAY OF HOPE FOUNDATION — Dancing with the Palm Beach Stars at Mar-a-Lago. Visit www.rayofhope.org.

JUPITER MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION — Second Annual Sporting Clays Classic; 8am at OK Corral Gun Club in Okeechobee. A thrilling day of sporting clays, luncheon and awards ceremony to support Jupiter Medical Center’s Barb and Joe Charles Center for Urology. Call 561.263.3712 or visit jmcfoundation.org.

29 MARY OBOLENSKY LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION (MOUF) — Annual Dinner Dance honoring the Countess of Derby at Club Colette. Barbara San Damian, Jennifer Garrigues, Chip DiPaula and Antony Underwood, Honorary Chairs. By invitation.

31 THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS — Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Dinner Dance. Jeannie Rutherfoord and Cindy Galvin, Co-Chairs. By invitation.

APRIL

2 MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — 18th Annual Literary Society - Breakfast with the Authors with Susan Orlean (Joyride); 8:45am at The Colony. Cynthia Berenson, Penny Blumstein and Marlene Strauss, Hosts. By invitation to MorseLife Annual Giving Society members. Email events@morselife.org or call 561.242.4661.

6 MORSELIFE HEALTH SYSTEM — Annual Golf Classic Award Luncheon; 1pm at The Breakers' Flagler Steakhouse. Call 561.242.4661.

9 ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL – Seas of Possibility Reception; 6pm at The Colony. Erin Hawthornthwaite and Deborah Miller, Chairs. Call 786.761.2343,

14 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — 35th Annual Tocqueville Society Recognition Dinner; 6pm at the Sailfish Club. Kimberly and Scott Goodwin and Josephine and Jason Kalisman, Chairs. By invitation.

JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Palm Beach Center to Combat Antisemitism & Hatred Annual Event; 4:30pm in Palm Beach. Richard A. Friedman and Steven Tananbaum, Chairs. Email jessica.spilfogel@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.209.2613 or visit jewishpb.org.

15 PEGGY ADAMS ANIMAL RESCUE LEAGUE — Happy Tails at The Park West Palm Beach. Call 561.946.7551.

17 JEWISH FEDERATION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY — Vivian Lieberman Applause Event; 11:30am at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. Email melissa.hudson@jewishpalmbeach.org, call 561.242.6653 or jewishpb.org.

23 LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER — Trio Opening Reception; 5pm at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta. Call 561.746.3101 or visit lighthousearts.org.

26 WEST PALM BEACH LIBRARY FOUNDATION — Yacht Cruise and Dream Auction; 11am-2pm aboard the Sir Winston I, at the West Palm Beach Clematis Street Dock. Tina Munroe and Laura Rathlev, Co-Chairs. Call 561.868.7717.

28 TOWN OF PALM BEACH UNITED WAY — 81st Annual Meeting and Report to the Community; 4:15pm at The Breakers Palm Beach. Richard Rothschild, Chair. Call 561.655.1919.