Page 1 - Jupiter Spotlight - March '22

VOL. 14 NO. 3 www.seabreezepublications.com MARCH 2022

Firefighter Chili Cook Off Dionne Warwick, Rita

The Retired Rudner, And Marilyn
Firefighters of Palm
Beach County hosted McCoo And Billy Davis,
t h e i r Fi r e fi gh t e r
Chili Cook Off on
Saturday, Feb. 5 at Jr. Headline LIFE’s 28th
Abacoa Amphitheater.
Decorated chili booths
represented firefighters Annual Lady In Red Gala
from local departments,
restaurants, hospitals, Event Raises More Than $1.5 Million With Proceeds Benefiting
and organizations. It
was the responsibility “Pups4patriots” At American Humane And “Lois’ Food4kids” At
of the celebrity judges Palm Beach County Food Bank
to finally determine the Lois Pope, founder and chair of
“best” chili and “theme” LIFE’s Lady in Red Gala, told the
booths. This event was sold-out audience at the 28th annual
a huge success and event at The Breakers on Sunday,
Abacoa proved to be Jan. 9, that the hallmarks of the much-
the perfect secure venue anticipated affair are always: fabulous
to gather the family for entertainment, important causes to
cold drinks, hot chili, support, great food, music and dancing,
and live music. and no long speeches.
The Retired And, as always, this year’s gala
Firefighters of Palm fulfilled each of these hallmarks in
Be a c h County a re magnificent fashion. The headliner
a combination of entertainment was spectacular. The
firefighters from local seven-time Grammy award-winning Dionne Warwick
fire departments that couple, Marilyn McCoo and Billy
ha ve c om b i ne d t o Davis, Jr., kicked off the night with a
maintain the brotherhood rousing set featuring both their biggest
by supporting the health hits, from Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In
to Wedding Bell Blues and Up, Up and
Away, to tunes from their new album,
including the title track, Blackbird.
Then, after a surf and turf feast
of Maine lobster and filet mignon,
comedian Rita Rudner, who has the
longest running solo act in Las Vegas
history, had the audience roaring with
Firefighter Chili Cook Off on page 3
Dionne Warwick on page 2 Robin Ganzert, Lois Pope, Marti LaTour
Hannah’s Home To Expand Capacity After Successful Fundraiser

After raising over $400,000 at its 10th annual fundraising gala, Hannah’s Home of
South Florida is moving to expand capacity to meet the needs of the single, pregnant
young women in the home’s care.
Every year, Hannah’s Home must turn away nearly 200 women due to a lack of
capacity. “I felt that the event this year was filled with celebration and anticipation for
the future of Hannah’s Home,” said Carol Beresford, founder of Hannah’s Home. “We
look forward to expanding our property with four new cottages. This extra housing will
give us the ability to bring hope to so many more young women and their children.”

The annual gala, which featured cocktails, dinner and a live auction at the Pelican
Club in Jupiter, was cochaired by MaryLynn Magar, former Florida state representative,
and Pamela Rauch, Florida Power & Light’s vice president of external affairs and
economic development.
Tania Rogers of WPTV made a special guest appearance as hostess. The event was
coordinated by former mayor of the Village of Tequesta, Abby Brennan.

Hannah’s Home on page 3