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Holiday Happenings from page 4 In spite of the many cancellations that have abounded Tony Solomon provided music entertainment and Dr.
this year, Elev8Hope knew it could stage a “seminormal” Justin Madigan, D.C., was Santa.
Elev8Hope Free Holiday Toy event in a socially-distanced way. Elev8Hope is a boots-on-the-ground nonprofit that
Food was provided by Sonny’s BBQ. M.E’s team was
adds light to Martin County, using compassion as the
Giveaway on-site to provide free underwear and socks to all and torch. It is student-led and heart-driven.
Caring Children Clothing Children’s mobile van was To learn more, visit www.elev8hope.org.
By Jackie Holfelder filled with new clothes for the kids. Photos provided by Elev8Hope
Elev8Hope made the
holidays much happier
for hundreds of Martin
County children at the
nonprofit’s free holiday
toy giveaway.
In spite of the financial
impact many have dealt
with due to the ongoing
pandemic, Elev8Hope’s
“angels” were more
generous than ever before.
Some 147 bikes found
new owners, 6,400 gaily
wrapped toys wound up
in eager little hands and –
all-in-all – 1,400 people
were blessed to receive a Dr. Justin Madigan with two
gift that made the holiday attendees Children received 6,400 toys. Volunteers from Martin County Sheriff Office and Elev8Hope
brighter.
This free event with
Santa is a tradition for
Martin County youth
and this year more than
ever they were eager to
participate.
After months of their
being separated from
friends due to COVID-19
restrictions, Elev8Hope
knew that the excited kids
would be anxious to see
their buddies.
Nevertheless, Rina Shpiruk, CEO of Elev8Hope
volunteers and board and Dr. Justin Madigan aka Santa Rina Shpiruk, CEO of Elev8Hope, with student leaders/volunteers
members of the 501(c)
(3) were able to put on an
event that followed strict Rina Shpiruk, CEO of Champagne ~ ‘Not Just
safety guidelines without Elev8Hope and Pete Del Toro,
For New Year’s!’
sacrificing holiday fun. Elev8Hope board president

By Laura Berrio, local Champagne bar, the Battery Park Book Exchange and
Freelance Writer/ Champagne Bar.
Blogger This Champagne bar absolutely delivered on creating the
Champagne has crossed experience. I enjoyed a glass of Taittinger, Reims Champagne
over into the mainstream. while nibbling on a macaroon. I was seated in a beautiful bar,
I used to only drink surrounded by two floors of literature with jazz music playing
Champagne on New Year’s in the background. What pairs better with Champagne than
Eve, or at special events books? Our inner bibliophile surfaces!
requiring a toast. Now, I To keep prices affordable, Champagne bars offer a variety
am seeing a nice variety of Champagne by the glass, half bottle or bottle.
of Champagnes by the If you are looking for a unique, fun experience, check out
glass offered at my favorite the local Champagne bars in your area and let me know what
restaurants. your new favorite Champagnes are!
Champagne bars are the new “in vogue” place to try ~ Cheers
new bubbly! They create a sophisticated, yet affordable, ~ Keep the conversation going and
experience for the Champagne lover. The idea behind the the bubbly flowing!
Champagne bar is to create a relaxed, less pretentious setting Follow the Vine at: www.
to enjoy Champagne. VineVibeUncorked.com.
I recently traveled to Asheville, N.C. and checked out a
147 bikes were given away.

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