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VOL. 24 NO. 2 www.seabreezepublications.com FEBRUARY 2022
Taste Of Little Italy Celebrates 15th Lundin Kudo
Anniversary – The Year Of Gratitude Empty Bowls
They Are Excited To Be Back Returns In 2022
At Tradition Square Where It
All Began Long Running Event Raises
The long-awaited return of the Money To Fight Hunger
Taste of Little Italy will celebrate
its 15th Anniversary, a year full Local ceramic artists from across the Treasure Coast
of gratitude on Feb. 18 to 20. will bring back the Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls event
The cultural festival known for on Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Woman’s Club of Stuart. The
the Italian ambience, national long-running event pairs the talents and generosity of the
Italian-American entertainers, artists, volunteers and local restaurants to raise money for
and authentic food will be offering organizations that fight hunger in Martin County.
free admission in honor of its anniversary to thank the community
for all the years of support. The festival will be held where it all Now in its 15th year, the Taste of Little Italy presented by
began in Tradition Square. Galbani Cheese, promises a weekend filled with entertainment,
Festival hours throughout the weekend are 4 to 10 p.m. Friday; food, and fun, served up Italian-style! Each year, the Taste of
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Parking is free. Taste Of Little Italy on page 4
United Way Of Martin County
Honors Charlie And Gerry Ruibal Jay Hatfield, Thomas Adkisson, Joan Hooks, Chad Steve,
At Tocqueville Society Reception and May Wong at the Lighthouse ArtCenter Gallery
On that day, guests can enjoy a serving of savory soup
and locally baked bread served in handcrafted bowls
The United Way of Martin County Alexis de Tocqueville created by the local artists. Guests keep the bowl of their
Society is made up of individuals who have committed to choice in exchange for a $20 donation. All proceeds
making a significant investment in the future of Martin benefit Treasure Coast Food Bank and Mary’s Kitchen.
County – they set the standard for charitable giving. The Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls Project honors the
Collectively, their generosity represents 40 percent United late ceramic artist Lundin Kudo, who created art for
Way of Martin County’s annual campaign with gifts that total many decades in her Stuart, Fla., studio. The event also
more than $1.4 million. features the Mae Slaton “Souper” Bowl Auction, featuring
But more than that, they are visionaries who lead by exceptional bowls provided by community artists who
example. United Way recently hosted the annual Tocqueville donate their time and talent.
Society reception at Sailfish Point Country Club to gather Area chefs and restaurants are donating their culinary
those members for an evening of fellowship. talents to the event, providing guests with several varieties
Attendees heard from Tocqueville Society cochairs Muffin of soup for their empty bowls meal. Look for selections
Adamiak and Noreen Fisher. “I believe in the mission of from Chef’s Table of Stuart, Conchy Joe’s Seafood,
United Way. I believe it improves lives by taking our dollars Dolphin Bar & Shrimp House, Ellie’s Downtown Deli,
and magnifying their impact through coordinated grants to Charlie and Gerry Ruibal, recipients of the Alexis de The Gafford, Healthy Harvest Catering, Kazu, Osceola
well-run nonprofits,” Fisher said. Tocqueville Outstanding Philanthropist Award, with Noreen Street Café, and students from the Martin County High
United Way presented the coveted Alexis de Tocqueville Fisher and Muffin Adamiak, cochairs of UWMC’s Alexis de School Academy of Culinary Arts.
Outstanding Philanthropy Award to Sailfish Point residents Tocqueville Society While these soups will provide a hearty meal, the
Charlie and Gerry Ruibal for their leadership and passion for empty bowl and a serving of soup is a reminder of the one
improving people’s lives and strengthening our community. County’s Tocqueville Society for more than two decades in four people on the Treasure Coast who don’t always
The Ruibals have been members of United Way of Martin while also supporting many other nonprofit organizations. have enough nutritious food to eat.
The Ruibals have also The event is made possible with support from The
endowed two scholarships Woman’s Club of Stuart, Clay Habit Studio, Lighthouse
and the RUIBAL Challenge ArtCenter Gallery and School of Art, 3D Potter Inc., and
(Reaching Urban Individuals Publix, which is providing fresh bread to be served with
By Action and Love) at each bowl of soup.
Villanova. “At Villanova The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the
I learned about Saint Woman’s Club of Stuart, 729 East Ocean Blvd.
Augustine who challenged us
Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls on page 3
United Way on page 3