SOCIETY CALENDAR 2008

Published March 23rd, 2008

March 25 – Tuesday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Membership After-Hours Network. Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center 5:30 p.m. $15 members www.bocaratonchamber.com.

March 26 –Wednesday

 GFWC Royale Woman’s Club of Boca Raton 10th Annual Honor Your Doctor Luncheon 11:30 a.m. Boca West Country Club.  Tickets $60. Janice Williams 561-471-2979.

March 27 – Thursday

2nd Annual HEROES for the American Red Cross ‘Owner of the Night’ at MoQuila Restaurant & Tequila Bar; 88 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. 4-11 p.m.  561-718-5602.

NEXT GENERATIONS-Film -"Rendez-Vous With The Past"- a Holocaust survivor's return to meet the French family that saved him. $18 includes book. Hillel Center, FAU, Boca. Nancy Dershaw at 561-862-5898.

Robb & Stucky Interiors, Boca Raton. “Design to Sell” with Nita Summers of Keyes Real Estate and Design Consultant Ron Hammond. 2 p.m. Free. RSVP 561-862-5597.

South PBC and PBC  Chapters of FAWL Joint Spring Networking Reception and Wine Tasting at McCormick & Schmicks, Boca Raton.  6-8 p.m. 561-353-3880.

JM Family Enterprises and Southeast Toyota Distributors 16th Annual African-American Achievers awards.  6:15 p.m.  Broward County Convention Center, Ft. Lauderdale. RSVP: www.africanamericanachievers.com or 1-866- 516-2497.

March 28 - Friday
Center for Creative Education's Spring Luncheon in Palm Beach. Annual fundraiser for LEAP programs. Tickets: $250. 561-805-9907.

March 29-Saturday

Lynn University’s Conservatory of Music Philharmonia Orchestra. St. Andrew’s School, Boca Raton. 7:30 p.m. and   4 p.m., Sunday. Tickets: $30. 561-237-9000.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes. 9 a.m. Registration.
10 a.m. Walk start. Amphitheater, Mizner Park, Boca Raton. 561- 686-7701.

Last Boca Raton Green Market, sponsored by the Children’s Museum. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Royal Palm Place Monument Parking Lot. 561-368-6875. 

Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts Gala 6:30 p.m. Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. Tickets: $400.  561-805-6298.

Concert for Autism Speaks. Headliner: Lionel Richie. Emcee: NBC News’ Tom Brokaw. Mar-a-Lago Club.   For tickets call Cindy Brown at 914-935-1462 x11.

March 30-Sunday

 “Shades of Green” dinner to benefit the Louis and Anne Green Memory & Wellness Center at FAU. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., Milhous Museum. Tickets: $200. 561-297-1102.

April 2 –Wednesday

West Boca Business Council After-Hours Network. 5:30 p.m. National City, 9878 Clint Moore Road, Boca Raton. Tickets: $15 for members. 561.395.4433.

Norton Museum of Art Table Settings. Through April 6. Norton Museum of Art, 1451 S. Olive Avenue, West Palm Beach. 561-832-5196 ext. 1118.

April 3- Thursday

Women for Excellence Annual Fashion Show. 11:15 a.m. Maggiano's Little Italy, Boca Raton. $40 guests, $25 members. RSVP 561-997-4073

Volunteers for the Homebound & Family Caregivers 2nd Annual Hootenanny & Square Dance & dinner. 6 p.m. Broken Sound Club House, Boca Raton. $75.  561 391-7401.

April 4-Friday
American Heart Association 2008 Start! Heart Walk CEO Breakfast. 8 a.m.  Marriott Boca Raton. CEO’s are invited for a complimentary breakfast and learn how to create a healthier workforce. RSVP to Jen Burns at 561-394-0170.

Easter Seals Tiptoe Through the Tulips luncheon. Stepping Out in Style.Frenchman’s Reserve, Palm Beach Gardens.  Tickets; $125. 561-640-9521.

April 5-Saturday

Macy’s Town Center at Boca Raton. Wacoal “Fit for the Cure®” event benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer Foundation. For a fitting appointment call 561-393-4242.

Food For The Poor 3 Mile Fun Walk. 8:30 a.m. at  Food For The Poor's HQ, 6401 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Register at 954-427-2222 x 4020 or foodforthepoor.org/funwalk.

American Friends of The Hebrew University, Paws for a Cause Dinner. Speaker: “Dog Whisperer” Cesar Millan. PB Convention Center, West Palm Beach. 561-750-8585.     

April 8 –Tuesday

Children’s Spring Fair featuring games, arts & crafts, rides, community service information.  10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Patch Reef Park at 2000 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton.  Free entrance.  561-367-7037

April 9–Wednesday

211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast Spring Fashion Luncheon and Fashion. 11:30 a.m. Northern Trust Bank, Boca Raton. Tickets:  $150. 561-383-1147.

Milagro Center Community Concert Series featuring Michael Anderson. Cacace Fine Art Studio, Delray Beach. 7 p.m. Tickets $25. Michelle Antonini (561) 279-2970

April 10-Thursday

14th Palm Beach International Film Festival opens.140 films from across the world plus nightly parties with filmmakers.  Screenings at Sunrise Cinemas, Mizner Park, Boca Raton and other venues.  Through April 17. 561-362-0003 or www.pbifilmfest.org.

14th Palm Beach International Film Festival Opening night film at Sunrise Theaters, Mizner Park and roof top after party featuring Mizner Park restaurants.  561-362-0003 or www.pbifilmfest.org.

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Membership Breakfast. Marriott Boca Raton. 7:45-9 a.m. Sponsor: Woolbright Development. Tickets; $15 (member - online) www.bocaratonchamber.com (events calendar) or 561.395.4433.

April 11 -Friday                                                    

“Music in the Park“ Series featuring Ballet Florida, 7 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton.  Free. 561-393-7806 #2

April 12-Saturday

14th Palm Beach International Film Festival Gala with acting legend Mickey Rooney, Oscar Nominee for “Juno” Jason Reitman, and Cheryl Hines of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” Boca Raton Resort & Club.  Black tie. 561-362-0003 or www.pbifilmfest.org.

Lynn University’s Lynn Philharmonia in Concert at Mizner Park joined by Ed Polcer and his Jazz All-Stars. Mizner Park Amphitheater. 7:30 p.m. Free. 561-237-9000.

Circle on the Square - Delray’s Premier Food and Wine Event. 7-10 p.m. Old School Square Pavilion, N. Swinton Ave.  From $90. 561-243-7922 or circleonthesquare.com.

Delray Beach Historical Society and Spady Museum Historic Trolley Tour of Delray Beach. 10 a.m. 3 NE 1st Street & Swinton Avenue. Tickets $15. 561-343-2577.

April 14-Monday

14th Palm Beach International Film Festival Tropical Nights Party at Crane’s Beach House, Delray Beach. 561-362-0003 or pbifilmfest.org.

Humanitarians Chefs Who Care Dinner Dance. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Boca Country Club, 17751 Boca Club Boulevard, Boca Raton. Tickets: $40.00 members. 561-447-4478. 

April 16 -Wednesday

14th Palm Beach International Film Festival Party at Delux, Atlantic Avenue House, Delray Beach. 561-362-0003 or pbifilmfest.org.

Taishi Event - Taste of the East: A Culinary Passport to Asia Morikami’s young professional group. 6 – 9:30 p.m.   $30 for Taishi Members/$45 for non-members.  For tickets call 561-495-0233 or visit www.morikami.org.

Moonlight Madness Golf Tournament at Lakeview Golf Club Par 3 in Delray Beach to benefit Healthy Mothers//Healthy Babies. $95. 561-732-2110 x 104.

 April 17-Thursday

14th Palm Beach International Film Festival Closing night film. Followed by a wrap party at the Addison restaurant. 561-362-0003 or pbifilmfest.org.

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce’s Successful Women in Business Luncheon. Boca Country Club. 12- 1:15 pm. The Power of Follow Up”. Tickets: $25 (member - online). www.bocaratonchamber.com (events calendar) or 561-395.4433.

April 18-Friday     

“Music in the Park” Series. Boca Raton Symphonia sponsored by Henrietta Countess de Hoernle. 7 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton.  Free.  561-393-7806 #2

Kids in Distress” 2nd Annual “All That Jazz” gala.  Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach.

Social Singles networking for all ages. 7:30 p.m.  Off The Hookah, Riverfront, downtown Fort Lauderdale. $10 at door with  portion of the proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Florida. socialsingles@hotmail.com.

April 19-Saturday

Spady Cultural Heritage Museum “Dancing With the Stars ‘Spady-Style’” Gala. 6:30 p.m. Delray Beach Marriott. Tickets: $125. 561-279-8883 or  www.spadymuseum.org.

April 28-Monday

Pete Dye Invitational Golf Tournament to benefit Wayside House, Delray Beach. 12:30 pm at the Dye Preserve in Jupiter. $350. Call Carol Mac Kenzie at 561-278-0055.    

April 30-Wednesday
Luncheon honoring Kravis Center Board and Standing Committee Members. 11:30 a.m. Kravis Center’s Cohen Pavillion. 561-651-4320.

May 1-Thursday

American Heart Association Palm Beach County Go Red For Women Luncheon. 12 p.m. Kravis Center, West Palm Beach. Tickets: $125. 561-615-3888.

Annual Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center Golf Classic. 1 p.m. shotgun.  Boca Country Club.  561-852-3264.

The Lord's Place Palm Beach Auxiliary Dinner Dance. “Cinco de Mayo Fiesta”. The Beach Club, Palm Beach. Tickets: $200. 561-494-0125.

May 2-Friday

Sushi and Sail with Taishi, Morikami Museum's Young Professionals Group. Lady Atlantic, from Delray Beach’s Veterans Park. 6:30 p.m. $30 Members  561-495-0233 or visit www.morikami.org.

May 4-Sunday

Boca Ballet Theatre's Fashion Show & Tea. Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach. 2 to 5 p.m.  RSVP to Susan Beery or Laurie Udine at 561-995-0709.

Bone Marrow Foundation’s 15th Annual Sports Legends Golf Classic South.  Tournament, Legends Dinner & Auction at Addison Reserve Club.   954-385-0200

May 5 -Monday

Easter Seals Timothy C. Roche Memorial Golf Classic at McArthur Golf Club, Hobe Sound. $2000 per foursome.  772-263-2524.

May 6-Tuesday

Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation. 6 p.m.  Fort Lauderdale Convention Center.  Tickets: $85 ($100 at the door) 1-866-26Taste.

May 9-Friday
Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Women in Leadership Awards. 1:30 a.m. Kravis Center. Guest speaker - Allison Levine.  Tickets: $100 for members. 561- 833-4241.

May 10-Saturday

Delray Beach Historical Society and Spady Museum Historic Trolley Tour of Delray Beach. 10 a.m. 3 NE 1st Street & Swinton Avenue. Tickets $15. 561-343-2577.

May 14-Wednesday

Lupus Foundation Hitting the Links For Lupus Golf Tournament. Trump International 12:30 pm; $750 per person, $125 dinner and awards ceremony.  561-279-8606.

May 15-Thursday

Hearts and Hope 9th Annual Golf Classic Cocktail Reception. Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens. 6:30 p.m. $75 per person. 561-832-1913.

May 17-Saturday

The Arc of Palm Beach County 50th Anniversary "Dream Gala." 6:30 p.m. National Croquet Center, Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach. Tickets: $200. 561- 842-3213

May 20-Tuesday

AF Best Securities Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame.  Fort Lauderdale Grande from 5:30PM-8:30PM.  Honoring Arvid Albanese, Julie Cobb, Dr. Ray Ferrero, Jr., and Dr. Dorsey Miller.  Proceeds go to Junior Achievement.

May 25-Sunday

 “Summer Music in the Park” Series featuring Boca Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Mizner Park Amphitheater, Boca Raton.  Free. 561-393-7806 #2

June 5-Thursday

2008 Milagro Showcase A Benefit for theStars. Old School Square, Delray Beach. Tickets: $150 each. Contact Michelle Antonini at 561-279-2970.

June 6-Friday

Hearts and Hope 9th Annual Golf Classic. Frenchman’s Reserve Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens. 8:30 a.m. $250 per person. 561-832-1913.

June 20-Friday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce 4th Annual “Splash of Gold” Fashion Show.  Marriott Boca Raton. 5:30 p.m. 561-395-4433 or www.bocaratonchamber.com (events).

July 30-Wednesday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce “Boca Festival Days” celebration. Through, August 31. Kick-off party. 561-395-4433 or www.bocaratonchamber.com (events).

August 7-Thursday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Boca Festival Days, “Mission Possible” event at Town Center at Boca Raton. 561-395-4433 or www.bocaratonchamber.com (events).

August 16-Saturday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Boca Festival Days, “Wine & All That Jazz.” Boca Raton Resort & Club. 561-395-4433 or www.bocaratonchamber.com (events).

August 19-Tuesday

George Snow Scholarship Fund event.

August 21-Thursday

Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Boca Festival Days, Hospice by the Sea event. 561-395-4433 or www.bocaratonchamber.com (events).

August 24-Sunday
Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Boca Festival Days, Boca Helping Hands, Bowl-a-thon at Boca Bowl. 561-395-4433 or www.bocaratonchamber.com (events).

December 4-Thursday

Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History luncheon. Guest speaker, Ira Neimark, former CEO of Bergdorf Goodman and author of “Crossing Fifth Avenue.” 11:30 a.m. The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach.