VOL. 38 NO. 4
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APRIL 2025
ArtFest By The Sea At Juno Beach, Presented By Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Celebrates 35th Anniversary With A Focus On Sustainability And Coastal Conservation
The 35th anniversary of ArtFest by the Sea at Juno Beach, presented by Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, was a resounding success, drawing tens of thousands of art lovers, community members, and environmental advocates for a weekend of creativity and conservation along the stunning coastline. ArtFest By The Sea At Juno Beach on page 3
Molly Leach
Chris Letourneau
BallenIsles Charities Foundation Awards Record $1,475,000 In Grants To 61 Local Organizations’ Programs The BallenIsles Charities Foundation, made up of members and residents of BallenIsles Country Club, recently announced that 61 not-for-profit and civic organizations’ programs serving the local Palm Beach County community are recipients of financial grants totaling a record $1,475,000. Since the Foundation’s inception in 2011, more than $9.7 million has been awarded to benefit local Palm Beach County community organizations. The funds raised are a credit to the generosity of BallenIsles residents, local businesses and corporate sponsors, contributions from volunteers, as well as BallenIsles club management and the community association management. Each of the organizations selected
to receive a financial grant were carefully vetted through the application and review process. Organizations receiving grants for programs, are in the following categories: Civic, Health and Human Services, Environmental, and Educational. BallenIsles Charities 2024-2025 BallenIsles Charities Foundation Board of Directors: Linda Greenhouse, Diane Brill, Allen Hirsch, Carl Ekstein, Jody Passov, Mark Freeman, Ken Horner, Chere Goldstein Foundation on page 2
Fashion With A Purpose: 1000 NORTH Hosts Sold-Out Luncheon Benefiting Place Of Hope On Thursday, Feb. 6, 1000 NORTH and Sherrye Sammons Fenton hosted a “For the Love of Fashion” luncheon benefiting Place of Hope. Guests enjoyed a luxurious, three-course prix fixe lunch and a runway show with clothing from the modern fashion brand STAUD. Sponsored Eirinn Abu
by LifeWave, the event featured live music by the talented saxophonist Eirinn Abu and a trunk show showcasing jewelry pieces from Emily & Ashley. Dr. Nicholas Perricone, a world-renowned dermatologist, author and philanthropist, attended the luncheon. Founder Pamela Cherry o f P e r r i c o n e M D , D r. Perricone is recognized for his innovative, holistic skin care and wellness system. Proceeds from the event benefited Place of Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of abuse,
Jamie Bond, Thomas Burke, Gina Franano, Sherrye Sammons Fenton Fashion With A Purpose on page 4