Social Highs
JUNE
1 THE QUANTUM HOUSE — Culinary Creations in partnership with the American Culinary Federation's Palm Beach Chapter; 6pm-9pm at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington. Jeff Simms, Executive Chef of Banquets at The Breakers Palm Beach, Chair. A unique tasting experience by some of the region’s most talented chefs from local favorites including The Breakers, Breakers West Country Club, Delray Dunes Golf and Country Club, Echo Palm Beach, Stonebridge Country Club, The Crane Club at Tesoro (Lessing’s), Wycliffe Golf and Country Club and more. Live auction. Table of 10: $3,250; Individual Dinner Ticket: $325. Email Bethany Baratelli at bbaratelli@quantumhouse.org or visit https://www.quantumhouse.org/culinary-creations.
2 CARON TREATMENT CENTER — New York Annual Gala; 6pm-10pm at Cipriani 42nd Street in NY. Visit www.caron.org/events/2026-caron-ny-gala.
5 CARON TREATMENT CENTER — 24th Annual Greater Philadelphia Community Awards Breakfast; 7:30am-9am Registration; 9am-10:30am Breakfast and Awards Ceremony at Marriott Philadelphia West. Tickets: $50; Tables: $500 (includes 10 tickets and an "Unsung Hero Recognition). Email Julie Flannery at jflannery@caron.org.
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.
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 https://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; 7:30 a.m. at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Part of the Palm Beach Race Series. Visit crosministries.org/events.
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, 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; 7:30a.m. at The Breakers Palm Beach. Carrie Bradburn, Business and Professional Chairwoman. Call 561.655.1919.
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.
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. Email Aleese Kopf at aleesekopf@palmbeachunitedway.org, call 561.655.1919 or visit www.palmbeachunitedway.org.
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
3 NEW HOPE CHARITIES — 32nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at The Beach Club.
CENTER FOR CHILD COUNSELING — Baubles and Baskets; 5:30 p.m. at Salute Market in Palm Beach Gardens. To support child trauma services. Visit centerforchildcounseling.org/baublesandbaskets.
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.
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.
JANUARY 2027
7 PALM BEACH SYMPHONY — 25th Anniversary Gala Kick Off honoring gala chairs; 6pm at Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, Reception Chairs. By invitation.
13 BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE — For Your Eyes Only Women's Guild Luncheon at Club Colette. Lois Pope, Chair. By invitation.
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.
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.
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.
9 THE RICHARD DAVID KANN 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.
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.