VOL. 26 NO. 10
OCTOBER 2024
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The 2024 Dancing With The Martin Stars Lineup Announced For The Martin County Healthy Start Coalition September 21 Event Competition among the 2024 Dancing with the Martin Stars contestants is hotter than the weather. Nine professional dancers are teaching their volunteer partners the intricate steps of the waltz, cha-cha, foxtrot and tango in preparation for the big showdown on Saturday, September 21. Dancing with the Martin Stars is the popular signature event of the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition. Held annually at the Lyric Theatre in Stuart, this year’s competition has already sold out. “We’re so grateful to all of our dancers, sponsors and supporters,” Martin County Healthy Start Coalition CEO Samantha Suffich said. “The funds we raise through this fun event go directly to our mission of ensuring that in Martin County, every baby is born healthy, every mother is supported, and every father is involved.” Because of the huge number of people who want to attend the competition, Martin County Healthy Start Coalition has added a Livestream Watch Party. Guests will be able to see the entire competition livestreamed into the Ross Hall at the Pittenger Center on the campus of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart. Tickets to the Watch Party, which include food and a drink ticket, are available at https://www.mchealthystart.org/dancingwith-the-martin-stars/2024-stars-dancers/. Space is limited. This year’s Martin Stars lineup includes Christian Anderson, dancing with local professional Daisy Krakowiak-Wiebe; Casey Caplan, with Brian Spector; Lorna Day, with Angel R. Tamayo III; Matthew Durbin, with Emily Matos; Jonathan Garich, with Tanya Chaves; Stephanie Martinez, with Michael Chaves; April Milner, with Eliseo Ruiz; Matthew Dancing With The Martin Stars on page 3
Fabulous dancing, dazzling costumes, and a great cause – that’s Dancing with the Martin Stars 2024. The event is sold out at the Lyric, but guests can still get tickets for the livestream watch party on the campus of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, with food, drink, and an on-site emcee, through the Martin County Healthy Start Coalition website.
Kitty Catalina — The PurrFect Referendum To Buy Natural Event For Cat And Wine Lovers Lands In Martin County On The Ballot Nov. 5 Gains Momentum The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast recently held its seventh annual Kitty Catalina Wine Mixer, which raised over $5,200 to help the no-kill shelter’s adoptable animals. Animal rescue advocate and international bestselling author Sherry Dunn was the presenting sponsor and was on site showcasing her children’s book, Maddie & Jasmine. Almost 90 attendees mixed and mingled with friends while sampling a variety of wines from Keel and Curley Winery, Florida Orange Groves Winery, San Sebastian Author and animal rescue advocate Sherry Dunn, who was Volunteers Neda Story and Kimberly Smart Kitty Catalina on page 4 the presenting event sponsor
If Approved, Funds Raised From Half-Cent Sales Tax Would Be Used To Purchase Lands To Protect Water Quality, Natural Areas And Wildlife Habitat In Martin County Martin County is a special place to live and different from areas to the north and south. Residents want to keep it that way. “The recent outcry from the public about the proposed plans to build golf courses in our beloved Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a stark reminder of why we must take matters into our own hands. We need to buy and protect environmentally sensitive lands in Martin County right now,” said Jim Snedeker, Chairperson of the Martin County Forever campaign. On the Martin County ballot on November 5 is a referendum to protect water quality, natural areas and wildlife habitat through a half cent sales tax. If approved, it will raise over $18 million a year for 10 years to acquire and preserve approximately 46,000 acres of land in specific areas. The Referendum on page 5
Aerial shot of Peck’s Lake Park