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Glitter And Glam Gala
A Roaring Success!
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast
hosted its second Glitter and Glam Gala, a jungle
safari themed event, at the exclusive Harbour
Ridge Yacht and Country Club Saturday night and
it was a roaring success. Guests were greeted by a
live tiger, zebra and giraffe, not real live animals
but performers Pete, Samantha and Colleen were
outfitted and painted from head to toe to entertain
and take photos with guests upon arrival. As the
guests continued their entrance they were able to
walk through a jungle themed lush rain forest full
of plants and trees delivered by Leighton Farms.
This year the event had some unexpected surprise
guests! Ashleigh Walters with WPTV Channel 5
News, master of ceremonies, introduced special
guest Stephen Lapore, aka Mr. Hollywood, who
captured the audience with his personal journey after
being diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. Doctors
predicted Stephen would never speak but today he
is an inspiring businessman and entrepreneur. All
guests went home with unique handmade animal-
shaped soaps, made by Stephen, a true soap star!
Front: Colleen Joyce, Samantha Stewart, Pete Morello; Back: Bobby
Glitter And Glam Gala on page 4 Laurine, Kelly Laurine, Carol Reid Cuozzo, Don Cuozzo
Whiskers For Whiskey
Raises Money For Shelter Animals
Dozens of Humane Society of the Treasure Coast supporters
gathered for the second annual Whiskers for Whiskey tasting at
The Chef’s Table in Stuart. They came together for an evening
of savory plates and distinctive spirits, all for a worthy cause.
The event raised more than $4,700 for the shelter pets, and one
special guest won dinner for two at The Chef’s Table with a
bottle of Michter’s whiskey. intimate gathering. Guests were treated to a historical
Vanessa and Tad Jenkins Rich Kennedy, Tim McCreary and Alexandra Ardila thanks its sponsors, Stuart
DECEMBER 2021
Mary’s Home To
Present 11th Annual
Fashion Show And
Luncheon
By Jackie Holfelder
It’s time for the “Ladies Who Lunch” to rejoice!
Mary’s Home is delighted to share the news that its
11th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place
at Willoughby Golf Club on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 from
10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
One of a kind boutique vendors will offer fabulous
shopping opportunities and the popular silent auction and
ticket raffle items for which the Mary’s Home Luncheon
is noted will be available.
Local fashion icon Lynda Hartley-Urban has
coordinated an outstanding fashion show with the
latest offerings from downtown Stuart and Harbour
Bay Plaza shops such as Must Boutique, Tootsie’s,
Snappy Turtle, Evelyn & Arthur, Cooper’s Treasure
Chest, J. McLaughlin, Kemp’s, So Unique Boutique
and Golf Gear.
As always, the highlight of the fashion show and
luncheon is special host, Kelley Dunn, from WPTV
News Channel 5 in what is sure to be a bittersweet event
for everyone. This will be Kelley’s last year hosting the
luncheon before her retirement from her longtime news
anchor job.
Alean Timm, interim executive director of Mary’s
Home, is glad the nonprofit will be hosting the popular
event once again. “We’re thrilled to be able to hold the
“Following last year’s inaugural success, it soon luncheon and excited to see everyone again,” she says.
became evident that this unique fundraiser would become Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased
the shelter’s newest signature event, and its return was met online at www.maryshome.org.
with great anticipation this fall,” said Courtney Zanetti, The goal of Mary’s Home is to provide pregnant,
the humane society’s community outreach director. homeless women with support and guidance so they
Michter’s Distillery was the featured spirit during the can become self-sufficient and make good choices for
themselves and their children. They are working to break
oration of America’s first the cycle of poverty for mothers and their babies and
whiskey company while Save Lives, Two at a Time.
they enjoyed several
flavorful pairings. The
mouth-watering menu
was just as impressive
with beautifully prepared
porchetta as the main entrée
accompanied by a dark
chocolate mousse creatively
crafted in the shape of a
cigar for dessert.
The humane society
Magazine and Treasure Coast
Legal, as well as the event’s
hosts and partners, The
Chef’s Table and Libations
Mobile Catering Co. Kelley Dunn of WPTV News Channel 5, Jan Lindsay,
For more information visit founder of Mary’s Home and Gina Thompson, board chair
the website, www.hstc1.org. of Mary’s Home at a previous fashion show and luncheon
Whiskers For Whiskey Photo provided by Mary’s Home
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