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Society Scene, a magazine-format weekly that publishes every Thursday in the Sun Sentinel, provides philanthropic coverage for both Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Boca run nets over $11K for Heart and Vascular Institute https://trib.al/iNprRbo
04/28/2023

Boca run nets over $11K for Heart and Vascular Institute https://trib.al/iNprRbo

The Berman Team recently had a 5K Walk and Run that attracted over 157 participants, raising over $11,000 for Christine E. Lynn’s Heart and Vascular Institute at the Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton.

Boynton Woman’s Club awards high school scholarships to 6 students https://trib.al/XTFI9pL
04/27/2023

Boynton Woman’s Club awards high school scholarships to 6 students https://trib.al/XTFI9pL

For 88 years, the Boynton Woman's Club has awarded scholarships to high school students who live in Boynton Beach and plan to attend a Florida college in the fall.

Alcohol prevention starts with education | Opinion https://trib.al/F1SCcwK
04/27/2023

Alcohol prevention starts with education | Opinion https://trib.al/F1SCcwK

April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month, launched by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in 1987, to educate people about America’s No. 1 health problem: alcohol dependence.

MOSAIC must-dos: Experience Palm Beach County’s arts, culture, shows & music (SunFest too!) with discounts in May https:...
04/27/2023

MOSAIC must-dos: Experience Palm Beach County’s arts, culture, shows & music (SunFest too!) with discounts in May https://trib.al/O1EHCS2

The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is bringing back its MOSAIC promotion throughout May, offering discounts and deals at entertainment venues, museums, art centers, theaters, gardens and animal encounters.

Public relations pros from Delray Beach compete in Boston Marathon https://trib.al/0Gq2zKM
04/21/2023

Public relations pros from Delray Beach compete in Boston Marathon https://trib.al/0Gq2zKM

Delray Beach residents Melissa Perlman and Carli Brinkman recently braved cold and rainy conditions to compete in the 127th annual Boston Marathon.

‘Be Great’ Dinner brings in $423K for Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County https://trib.al/zbFVZXh
04/21/2023

‘Be Great’ Dinner brings in $423K for Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County https://trib.al/zbFVZXh

Celebrating its 10th year, the “Be Great” Dinner at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach raised $423,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County.

‘We have achieved everything we set out to accomplish.’ Boca Raton robotics team reaches international competition https...
04/20/2023

‘We have achieved everything we set out to accomplish.’ Boca Raton robotics team reaches international competition https://trib.al/g6kn3Jw

The Dirty Mechanics 4-H Boca Raton Robotics Club recently competed at the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) South Florida Regional in West Palm Beach and earned a spot at the World Championships in Houston for a fourth time in the program’s existence.

Earth Day 2023 in South Florida: Where to peruse recycled art, pick up litter, honor the planet https://trib.al/k8wNbaY
04/19/2023

Earth Day 2023 in South Florida: Where to peruse recycled art, pick up litter, honor the planet https://trib.al/k8wNbaY

The first Earth Day took place in 1970 and it went global in 1990. Since then, millions of people have used the holiday to bring awareness to environmental issues.

Morikami Museum celebrates Yamato-kan renovations; first Sunset Stroll of season set for April 20 https://trib.al/IRK4Mm...
04/14/2023

Morikami Museum celebrates Yamato-kan renovations; first Sunset Stroll of season set for April 20 https://trib.al/IRK4Mmh

Descendants of the original Yamato Colony helped the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens rededicate the Yamato-kan, its original building in Delray Beach.

Veterans can hit The Links at Boynton Beach to connect through golf https://trib.al/GDE9OuO
04/14/2023

Veterans can hit The Links at Boynton Beach to connect through golf https://trib.al/GDE9OuO

The Links at Boynton Beach recently launched a weekly golf league to provide an opportunity for military veterans to connect with each other and participate in the sport.

Delray Affair, a ‘tradition in our town,’ returns to Atlantic Avenue with arts, crafts, music & more https://trib.al/6mi...
04/12/2023

Delray Affair, a ‘tradition in our town,’ returns to Atlantic Avenue with arts, crafts, music & more https://trib.al/6mimhut

The Delray Affair, a three-day arts and crafts festival, heads into its 61st year from April 14-16, with booths set up along 10 blocks of Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach.

Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities offers day of inclusion on the water https://trib.al/C5qkZaG
03/31/2023

Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities offers day of inclusion on the water https://trib.al/C5qkZaG

The 14th annual Boating & Beach Bash for People with Disabilities in Boca Raton returned after a two-year pandemic hiatus.

Jake Paul teaches kids how to combat bullying at Boca boxing event https://trib.al/WfO03Y1
03/31/2023

Jake Paul teaches kids how to combat bullying at Boca boxing event https://trib.al/WfO03Y1

Professional boxer and social media personality Jake Paul taught boxing skills to kids during a free event in Boca Raton.

Pickleball tournament raises awareness, $20K for Alzheimer’s Association https://trib.al/6VEwf5O
03/30/2023

Pickleball tournament raises awareness, $20K for Alzheimer’s Association https://trib.al/6VEwf5O

The second annual pickleball tournament at Broken Sound Country Club in Boca Raton had over 100 participants on March 28 to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s.

There’s hope for teens with mental health challenges | Opinion https://trib.al/xAnLZpq
03/30/2023

There’s hope for teens with mental health challenges | Opinion https://trib.al/xAnLZpq

Alarming new data shows teens reported increased mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors, with girls faring worse than boys across nearly all measures.

FAU students, faculty get half-price entry to Palm Beach Zoo to celebrate Owls in Final Four https://trib.al/BFdFAWJ
03/30/2023

FAU students, faculty get half-price entry to Palm Beach Zoo to celebrate Owls in Final Four https://trib.al/BFdFAWJ

Fans anxiously awaiting the Final Four game on Saturday night, when the FAU Owls take on San Diego State in Houston, can take a break from campus to visit the zoo’s resident owls.

Ballroom dance helping veterans, first responders and youth one step at a time https://trib.al/HAIomti
03/24/2023

Ballroom dance helping veterans, first responders and youth one step at a time https://trib.al/HAIomti

Boca Raton resident Sandi Finci Solomon and her nonprofit Ageless World of Dance put on a fundraiser of dancing and dinner to benefit veterans and children at the Goldcoast Ballroom in Coconut Creek.

Catch the Love Classic raises $420K for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital https://trib.al/ZuXDABx
03/23/2023

Catch the Love Classic raises $420K for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital https://trib.al/ZuXDABx

The recent Catch the Love Classic in Boca Raton raised an estimated $420,000 to support programs, services, and facilities for patients and families at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood.

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Society Scene Live with all-lawyer band Disbarred
Society Scene Live with all-lawyer band Disbarred

Ready to rock? We're going live with Disbarred, an all-lawyer cover band, in honor of the late Chris Cornell on his birthday. Their recent concert raised about $5,000 for the Chris & Vicky Cornell Foundation.

Society Scene Live: A chat with West Palm Beach PAL's Brittany Perdigon
Society Scene Live: A chat with West Palm Beach PAL's Brittany Perdigon

We spent some time in the studio getting to know West Palm Beach Police Athletic League Executive Director Brittany Perdigon, who is nearing five years with the organization. Find out how PAL supports children and families, the FUNdraisers that are planned, and ways you can get involved.

Editor Krislyn Placide is hanging out with Chef Angelo at Burger & Beer Joint in Pembroke Pines to get a preview of the Orange Bowl Food & Wine Celebration presented by Florida Blue. For more nonprofit news, visit SunSentinel.com/Society.

Society Scene Live! May 2, 2018
Society Scene Live! May 2, 2018

Get a sneak peek of the latest issues of Society Scene (featuring Broward College Foundation, Parkinson's Foundation South Palm Beach County Chapter, Boca West Children's Foundation and United Way of Broward County) AND learn about the new 10 Days of Connection events happening all over Broward County! Our panelists represent Nova Southeastern University and the Alvin Sherman Library at Nova Southeastern University, the Berger Singerman law firm, Dibia DREAM and HANDY. Visit 10DaysOfConnection.org.

Happy Wednesday! Here’s a sneak peek inside this week’s issue of Society Scene, featuring JUSTE, Inc., 1000+ Club to Benefit Cancer, Inc., Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum and Deliver the Dream.

New issue of Society Scene out now!
New issue of Society Scene out now!

New issue of Society Scene out now! Featuring Urban Farming Institute, Robert B. Lochrie Jr. Founders' Club in support of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, EJS Project and Student Showcase of Films!

Two pieces of news for your Wednesday!
Two pieces of news for your Wednesday!

Tonight we will go live from A Proper Affair, a charity fashion show fundraiser for the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Want to make sure you don't miss it? Click on the three little dots in the top right corner of this post and hit "Turn on live notifications."

Health and Wellness Day/Spinathon
Health and Wellness Day/Spinathon

The Broward Health Wellness Center hosted a day of spinning, kids' activities and health demonstrations to raise money for programs such as veterans' yoga, Tai Chi for patients with Parkinson’s disease, classes for seniors and weight loss groups. “It brought awareness to The Wellness Center as a place where the community can come to improve health and vibrancy, and it demonstrates Broward Health’s overall commitment to providing quality patient care," said Beverly Capasso, president and CEO of Broward Health. For more nonprofit news, visit SunSentinel.com/Society.

Music, food and equine activities at Horseshoe Hoedown
Music, food and equine activities at Horseshoe Hoedown

Equine-Assisted Therapies of South Florida, Inc. hosted its annual event to support programs for adults and children with special needs. (Photos by Dan Medeiros)

Brrr! It's cold in here! The ladies of Society Scene participated in the #IceBucketChallenge to raise awareness for ALS. We nominate ALL of our readers to join in! For more information on ALS or the challenge, visit www.alsa.org.

Flashback Friday to Wednesday night's poetry/beats session at Bailey Contemporary Arts. We're excited to share more about Pompano's new cultural arts destination in the July 16 Arts Issue.

Rockin' jam sesh at last night's "Lyrics Lab" of poetry, beats and soul at Bailey Contemporary Arts

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Society Scene publishes every Sunday inside the Sun Sentinel’s Travel & Life section, with philanthropic coverage for both Broward and Palm Beach counties. To submit content, visit www.sunsentinel.com/societysubmission