VOL. 28 NO. 2
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FEBRUARY 2026
The Boys & Girls Clubs Of Martin County’s Third Annual Songwriters And Storytellers Feb. 28 At The Rockin’ H Ranch New Name, New Venue, New Date, New Event
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County proudly announces the return of the Third Annual Songwriters and Storytellers presented by Beth and Steve Svopa and Brown & Brown Insurance, a country-themed music event. This fundraising dinner and dancing event will make you feel like you are in the hit television series Yellowstone. This event
was the first of its kind on the Treasure Coast in its debut year, 2023, and it is set for Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Rockin’ H Ranch in Palm City. Due to popular demand, there is a new venue, a new name, and an earlier date. The event benefits the workforce development programs that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County have established to expand career opportunities beyond high school graduation. Set on a farm in Palm City, guests will have a cocktail hour on the front lawn with a view of cattle and horses. Appetizers The Boys & Girls Clubs on page 4
Cade Walker
Kool Cats & Diggin’ Dogs Set The Stage For Humane Society’s Premier Gala The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast’s premier fundraiser—the Paws and Claws Gala—is the largest one of its kind on the Treasure Coast. Presented by the Catsman Foundation, this year’s event, themed “Kool Cats & Diggin’ Dogs,” will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 S.E. Doubleton Drive. Tickets are $275 per person and may be purchased online at hstc1.org/gala. Each year the gala raises more than $200,000, with all of the proceeds benefiting the shelter animals. Volunteers Diane Coakley and Allola McGraw are co-chairing the gala. Their volunteer committee members are Carol Dippy, Debbie Hansen, Shaun Kelly,
Michele McCambridge, Sarah Ralicki, Wendy Talbot, Melony Zaravelis and Kay Ziegler. In addition to the flavorful fare and specialty cocktails, The Essence of Motown will provide live entertainment and dancing opportunities for the guests to groove to Co-chairs Diane Coakley and the rhythm of Motown. Allola McGraw
Attendees are encouraged to dazzle and shine in glitz, glamour and soul attire. The gala will feature many tempting items to bid on in both silent and live auctions. Beginning Feb. 14, bidding on some featured items can begin early by visiting the Humane Society’s online auction web page at www.hstc1.org/gala. More items will be added in the days leading up to the event, so organizers are encouraging supporters to keep on checking the website. Fans of the classic television show, American Bandstand, are in for a special treat, too! Paws & Claws Gala attendees will have Kool Cats & Diggin’ Dogs on page 6
Humana Provides $45K Grant To Promise Fund For Breast And Cervical Cancer Screenings Promise Fund, a South Florida-based nonprofit dedicated to increasing survivorship from breast and cervical cancer,
has received a $45,000 grant from Humana to host breast and cervical cancer screenings in Broward, Palm Beach and Martin counties. Three of these events were held recently in partnership with Community Based Connections, BCOM Health and Hispanic Unity of Florida, with nearly 100 individuals receiving screenings for the first time. “This grant is making a tremendous impact by providing lifesaving screenings and education to women who otherwise may not have access to, or even awareness of, breast and cervical cancer screenings,” said Ambassador Nancy
Brinker, founder of Promise Fund. “We are very excited that Humana is our partner in this initiative and applaud their commitment to improving community health.” Additional sponsors of the community events include Walgreens, UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Humana on page 7
Cheers to 12 Years of Love by Revolution Dating!
Ertha Jean Baptist, Promise Fund navigator, and participant Ernestina Chavez
Wishing The Entire Team a Very Happy Anniversary!
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