(Press Release) Palm Beach Gardens, FLA. - (November 27, 2024) - Little Smiles of Florida invites the community to help brighten the holidays for local children in need through its 15th Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Through December 25, 2024, the drive collects new, unwrapped gifts for children from newborn to 18. These donations are distributed through collection centers for families to pick up or delivered directly to Little Smiles’ 39 pediatric partners, including hospitals, medical daycare centers, hospices, shelters, foster homes, and medical support facilities. “The need is greater than ever this year, and we rely on our community’s generosity to ensure no child goes without a smile this holiday season. Every toy, every donation, and every act of kindness makes a lasting difference,” said Brittany Perdigon, Executive Director of Little Smiles Florida. (Press Release) North Palm Beach, Fla. (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)--The Wounded Veterans Relief Fund (WVRF) Board of Directors is proud to announce the confirmation of Russ Cancilla as the new Chairman and President of the Board, succeeding Lieutenant General Robert Chelberg (USA, Retired). (Press Release) (West Palm Beach, FL – November 25, 2024) The Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is offering a special gift of savings on the hottest tickets in town during Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Visit kravis.org November 29 – December 2 and use promo code THANKS25 to save up to 20% on select shows. This offer starts on Friday, November 29 at 10:00 a.m. and expires Monday, December 2 at 11:59pm. (Press Release) BOCA RATON, FL, November 25, 2024– The Junior League of Boca Raton's (JLBR) 37th Annual Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon sold out with more than 900 attendees at The Boca Raton on November 1st. Terry Fedele, the nominee for Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, was named Woman Volunteer of the Year; and Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, the nominee for Promise Fund, won the Lifetime Achievement Award. The luncheon raised the most money in the history of the event with the leadership of Event Co-Chairs, Meryll Bangsil & Khris Kellerman and Honorary Chair, Kelly Woods Fleming. The luncheon featured a lavish runway fashion show with looks from The Boca Raton boutiques. (Press Release) Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – (November 25, 2024) Colleen Smith, Founding Artistic and Executive Director of Ballet Palm Beach welcomed the appointment of Lora Drasner to the professional ballet company’s Board of Directors. “Ballet Palm Beach is excited to welcome the energy and experience Lora Drasner brings to our Board,” says Smith. “She is an active member of the community and has been a vibrant supporter of our company’s mission. We look forward to her insightful leadership as we work to expand our impact as Palm Beach County’s professional ballet company.” (Press Release) Miami, FL November 21, 2024—This Art Basel season, fashion and mythology converge in an unforgettable showcase as acclaimed British bespoke fashion designer Jayne Pierson—known for her tenure at Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood and celebrated by icons such as Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Charli XCX, Ellie Goulding, Rachel Goswell of Slowdive and others—makes her highly anticipated U.S. debut. On Saturday, December 7th, at 5:30 PM, the iconic Sagamore Hotel will transform into a portal to ancient Welsh mythology. Pierson’s celebrated SS25 London Fashion Week collection, “The Gates of Annwn,” takes center stage in an extraordinary fashion show presented in collaboration with Cymru Wales and hosted by BitBasel, with management by nuForj, production by Lux Lifestyle Events, Welsh brands, and other visionary partners. (Press Release) MIAMI (Nov. 22, 2024) – Brightline, is rolling out new limited-time savings for locals, visitors and returning winter residents beginning ThanksgivingDay, with $19 Child and $49 Adult fares. Special savings on rides and new Brightline Gift Cards around Bright Friday (Nov. 29), followed by Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday (Dec. 2) will be announced soon. In addition to offers, the new Brightline City Guide is now available for navigating all the happenings and events seamlessly connected by Brightline across South and Central Florida, without the stress of traffic and parking. (Press Release) (Coral Springs, FL – November 22, 2024) The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is now offering 25% discounts on ticket prices for 17 select concerts and shows during this year’s extended Black Friday/Cyber Week Sale, running from 10 am today, November 22, through 11:59 pm on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The state-of the-art performing arts facility known affectionately as “The Center” is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive (33065). (Press Release) Palm Beach, Florida - The November 8th, Clinics Can Help Cribs for Kids Luncheon was a rousing success, helping the organization to raise just under $100,000 to provide safe sleeping environments for Palm Beach County’s most precious residents. The event, which took place at The Sailfish Club in Palm Beach, was dedicated to promoting equality and access for all while raising vital funding to prevent the occurrence of S.I.D.S. (Press Release) WEST PALM BEACH, FL – This winter, unleash your inner wellness warrior at the iconic Hilton West Palm Beach. In December, the West Palm Beach hotel’s back lawn will turn into a verdant oasis showcasing group fitness and wellness classes and inviting guests to recharge and reconnect in the great outdoors. |
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