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VOL. 23 NO. 12 www.seabreezepublications.com DECEMBER 2021
Glitter And Glam Gala A Roaring Success!
The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast hosted over $125,000. “The museum
its second Glitter and Glam Gala, a jungle safari themed is truly overwhelmed by the
event, at the exclusive Harbour Ridge Yacht and Country level of support we received
Club Saturday night and it was a roaring success. Guests this evening. We are very
were greeted by a live tiger, zebra and giraffe, not real live excited to announce that all
animals but performers Pete, Samantha and Colleen were of the proceeds from the
outfitted and painted from head to toe to entertain and take silent and live auction will
photos with guests upon arrival. As the guests continued bring new exhibits to the
their entrance they were able to walk through a jungle museum starting with a race
themed lush rain forest full of plants and trees delivered by car simulator opening this fall
Leighton Farms. and a new fire station opening
This year the event had some unexpected surprise guests! in winter, 2022,” says Tammy
Ashleigh Walters with WPTV Channel 5 News, master of Calabria, executive director.
ceremonies, introduced special guest Stephen Lapore, aka The Children’s Museum
Mr. Hollywood, who captured the audience with his personal would like to give a huge
journey after being diagnosed with autism at the age of 2. round of applause to our
Doctors predicted Stephen would never speak but today he jungle superstar supporters
is an inspiring businessman and entrepreneur. All guests Marsha and Mike Cetta;
went home with unique handmade animal-shaped soaps, McCarthy, Summers, Wood,
made by Stephen, a true soap star!
The Glitter Glam Squad, led by Colleen Holmes and Glitter And Glam Gala Front: Colleen Joyce, Samantha Stewart, Pete Morello; Back: Bobby Laurine, Kelly Laurine,
Kathy Carmody, is thrilled to announce that the event raised on page 4 Carol Reid Cuozzo, Don Cuozzo
Whiskers For Whiskey Raises Money For Shelter Animals
Dozens of Humane Society of the Treasure Coast supporters intimate gathering. Guests were treated to a historical oration
gathered for the second annual Whiskers for Whiskey tasting at of America’s first whiskey company while they enjoyed
The Chef’s Table in Stuart. They came together for an evening several flavorful pairings. The mouth-watering menu was
of savory plates and distinctive spirits, all for a worthy cause. just as impressive with beautifully prepared porchetta as
The event raised more than $4,700 for the shelter pets, and the main entrée accompanied by a dark chocolate mousse
one special guest won dinner for two at The Chef’s Table with creatively crafted in the shape of a cigar for dessert.
a bottle of Michter’s whiskey. The humane society thanks its sponsors, Stuart
“Following last year’s inaugural success, it soon became Magazine and Treasure Coast Legal, as well as the event’s
evident that this unique fundraiser would become the hosts and partners, The Chef’s Table and Libations Mobile
shelter’s newest signature event, and its return was met Catering Co.
with great anticipation this fall,” said Courtney Zanetti, For more information visit the website, www.hstc1.org.
the humane society’s community outreach director.
Michter’s Distillery was the featured spirit during the Rich Kennedy, Tim McCreary and Alexandra Ardila Whiskers For Whiskey on page 3
Mary’s Home To Present 11th Annual Fashion Show And Luncheon
By Jackie Holfelder downtown Stuart and Harbour Bay Plaza shops such as Must guidance so they can become self-sufficient and make good
It’s time for the “Ladies Who Lunch” to rejoice! Boutique, Tootsie’s, Snappy Turtle, Evelyn & Arthur, Cooper’s choices for themselves and their children. They are working to
Mary’s Home is delighted to share the news that its 11th Treasure Chest, J. McLaughlin, Kemp’s, So Unique Boutique break the cycle of poverty for mothers and their babies and Save
Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon will take place at and Golf Gear. Lives, Two at a Time.
Willoughby Golf Club on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022 from 10:30 As always, the highlight of the fashion show and luncheon
a.m. to 2 p.m. is special host, Kelley Dunn, from WPTV News Channel 5 in
One of a kind boutique vendors will offer fabulous shopping what is sure to be a bittersweet event for everyone. This will be
opportunities and the popular silent auction and ticket raffle items Kelley’s last year hosting the luncheon before her retirement
for which the Mary’s Home Luncheon is noted will be available. from her longtime news anchor job.
Local fashion icon Lynda Hartley-Urban has coordinated Alean Timm, interim executive director of Mary’s Home, is
an outstanding fashion show with the latest offerings from glad the nonprofit will be hosting the popular event once again.
“We’re thrilled to be able to
hold the luncheon and excited
to see everyone again,” she
says.
Tickets are $125 per person
and can be purchased online at
www.maryshome.org. Kelley Dunn of WPTV News Channel 5, Jan Lindsay, founder
The goal of Mary’s Home is of Mary’s Home and Gina Thompson, board chair of Mary’s
to provide pregnant, homeless Home at a previous fashion show and luncheon
women with support and Photo provided by Mary’s Home