Evening of Taste brings in more than $75,000 for Children’s Home Society
[su_slider source=”media: 37187,37182,37183,37184,37185″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] The Children’s Home Society of Florida held its annual An Evening of Taste with Chef Matthew Medure on April 23, raising more than $75,000 to benefit children and families in Northeast Florida. Chef Matthew Medure presented an intimate atmosphere where guests sipped, savored […]
Rat Pack-era celebrated at ElderSource gala
[su_slider source=”media: 36972,36978,36977,36976,36975,36974,36973″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] “A Night with the Stars” was the theme of the recent gala that gathers supporters of ElderSource and Friends of ElderSource. The nonprofit acts as a resource for those living with age-related difficulties and disabilities, many requiring assistance and ‘hands-on’ help. With the […]
Local financial firm supports childhood cancer initiatives
[su_slider source=”media: 36983,36986,36985,36984,36981,36980,36979″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] When tasked with taking lemons and making lemonade, patrons were happy to oblige the request at the Lemon Ball, a recent fundraiser to help battle childhood cancer. The efforts and monies raised on behalf of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a nonprofit dedicated to funding […]
‘A Night in Old Havana’ brings out McGala guests
[su_slider source=”media: 36988,36990,36992,36989,36991″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″][su_slider source=”media: 36751,36754,36755,36753″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] [/su_slider] The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville was celebrated by 500 supporters and community patrons May 20 in “Old Havana” style at the 2017 McGala, complete with antique automobiles, a cigar rolling station, bongo music and a mojito bar. Held at […]
Waterfront home is perfect vista for Under-the-Sea River Hops event
[su_slider source=”media: 36790,36794,36793,36792,36791,36788,36787,36786,36785″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The spacious riverfront home of Granada residents Mike and Elaine Ashourian once again provided the perfect venue for the 8th Annual RiverHops fundraiser for the North Florida School of Special Education. Delicious cocktails and a gourmet pairings dinner were on tap as guests milled around the pool overlooking a […]
Cultural Council holds annual awards event at Glass Factory
[su_slider source=”media: 36775,36781,36780,36779,36778,36777,36776″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville hosted its 41st Annual Arts Awards May 6 at the historic Glass Factory, built in 1936 by Henry Klutho, The awards event honored Christopher Lazzara (Robert Arleigh White Award for Advocacy); Riverside resident Mark McCombs (Art Innovator Award); Murray Hill resident Dustin Harewood […]
Things come up rosy for Pine Castle at 5th annual Derby Day event
[su_slider source=”media: 36761,36769,36768,36767,36766,36765,36764,36763,36759,36760″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] The horse, Always Dreaming, was not the only winner on Kentucky Derby Day. Pine Castle raised $88,000 during the 5th Annual Run for the Roses Derby Day Soiree at Deerwood Country Club May 6. After sipping on mint juleps and looking over the silent auction items, donors placed their […]
New York flair brought to Gabriel House of Care gala
[su_slider source=”media: 36618,36625,36624,36623,36622,36621,36620,36619″ link=”lightbox” width=”620″ height=”420″] There were countless grateful guests present at the Gabriel House of Care’s annual gala at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse April 8. This year’s theme, Central Park After Dark, was supported by Honorary Chairs Jorge and Leslie Bacardi along with hundreds of event attendees. The Bacardi Corporation stepped up for […]
