Page 4 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '21

Page 4, Martin Downs

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Ocean Republic Brewery building exercise to learn about and participate in the process disabilities. Tickets for the $40 fundraiser are available for
of beer brewing! Along with Chris Cischke, owner/operator
pre-sale on ORB’s website, click on Collaborative Brew
Partners With ARC Of Martin of ORB, ARC staff assisted in the making of a blonde ale, Series, or at the door on April 9.
County from milling the grains, adding them to the mash, learning The ARC of Martin County, (Advocates for the Rights
how to control the temperature of the brew, and the various
of the Challenged) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
remaining steps that turn water, grain, yeast, and hops into dedicated to empowering children and adults with intellectual
Drop-In Beer And Burger Fundraiser April 9 At Ocean beer! and developmental disabilities to achieve their fullest
Republic Brewery Join us on April 9 between 4 and 8 p.m. for the kickoff potential through residential, vocational, educational,
In collaboration with local entities to fundraise for area party at ORB where ARC’s beer will be unveiled to the behavioral, and other healthcare services.
nonprofits, Ocean Republic Brewing Company (ORB) public! Drop in to say hello, try the beer and/or, for only $40, “Our goal,” said ARC President and CEO Keith Muniz,
is excited to announce their very first nonprofit brewing your donation will include a generous donation to ARC, two “is to provide support, assistance and training that will
affiliation of the Collaborative Brew Series 2021! On March beers (any flavor), either an ORB burger or chicken sandwich enhance the abilities for children and adults with disabilities
18, the Advocates for the Rights of the Challenged (ARC) plus two entries for various raffle prizes that will be drawn to thrive each day and achieve their fullest potential. Only
of Martin County President/CEO, Keith Muniz, and about at the end of the evening! And, for as long as it lasts, $1 of with the support from our many wonderful partners, donors,
seven ARC staff reported for duty at ORB, leading a team every ARC brewed beer sold will be donated, providing and volunteers are we able to provide the many services and
funding that allows ARC to continue providing multilevel supports that we do,” Muniz said. “Thank you to Ocean
services and programs to over 400 children and adults across Republic Brewing and the community we are so blessed to
the Treasure Coast with intellectual and developmental be a part of.”

Casino Night from page 1 Elev8Hope is a “boots on the ground” organization.
Its flexibility and determination allow it to work
impressive – still leaves
with organizations and tackle issues not met by other
Vino With Sting! a deficit that must be organizations.
For more information about its mission and Mrs.
filled before Rinamarie
Shpiruk’s dream Rina’s House of Blessings, visit www.elev8hope.org.
By Laura Berrio, becomes a reality.
Freelance Writer/ Generous donors
Blogger included anonymous
Who wants to go to gifters of $100,000 and
Italy and stay at Sting’s $30,000, as well as
Tuscany Estate and Elite Gas, Kirchman
Vineyard? Construction, Law
You can rent out Group of South Florida
the entire estate, main and G&M Tropicals.
house, guesthouses and Shpiruk, the CEO of
grounds for up to 500 Elev8Hope, has spent
people! When I checked a significant amount
on the price, it appears to be a case of, if you have to of time over a ten-
ask, you can’t afford it! year period living in Richard and Daniela DelToro
It all began when Sting and his wife Trudie were a Ronald McDonald
looking for a summer home in Italy. They found a run- House with daughter Myah as the youngster dealt with
down estate that formerly produced honey, olive oil and medical and physical challenges – so the two know
wine. They bought the property, Il Palagio, because of the firsthand what a special place a transitional hospitality
view! Then they began a decade-long project of bringing house can be. Dr. Laura McCurdy and Elev8Hope CEO Rinamarie
the estate, vineyard and olive groves back to life. Shpiruk with Casino Night dancers
Sting invited all of the neighbors and town locals
to the farm shop on the estate for a party to share their
plans for returning Il Palagio to its previous glory.
Now, every August, Sting holds a party for everyone
to celebrate and thank them for their support. They
eat, drink wine and of course he sings a few songs!
(I want to be on this invitation list!)
Sting has named the wine produced from the
vineyard after some of his hit songs … (Message in a
Bottle, Roxanne, Sister Moon) just to name a few.
Sting said, “A wine is like a song – it has a story to
tell.”
Sister Moon has been listed as one of the top picks
by Wine Spectator Magazine.
You can travel to Italy to check it out, or run to your
favorite wine store! Kim and David Chirico and Diana Reese of nonprofit
Try a few and message me on your Elev8Hope CEO Rinamarie Shpiruk and Board President “Networking to Help Children” present $10,000 donation
favorites!! Peter DelToro announce plans for Mrs. Rina’s House of to Elev8Hope
~ Cheers Blessings Photos by Liz Mc Kinley
~ Keep the conversation going
and the wine flowing!
Follow the Vine on Instagram
@VineVibeUncorked.

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