Page 3 - Hobe Sound Reflections - June '22

Hobe Sound, Page 3

Mutt March And Bunfest from page 1

shopped the flea-“less”
market, had their picture
taken with their furry
friends in a special photo
booth and dogs had their
day in the sun by chasing
an obstacle in a lure course.
In the ever - Loki, dressed as a porcupine,
competitive canine was deemed the winner of the
costume contest, Nicole canine costume contest in the Rev. Jude Denning prepares to do a blessing of the animals Paula Joyal, Gary Ober, Ahaun Kelly and Robin Thompson
Rathnaw, principal at best overall category. before the walk began.
J.D. Parker Elementary;
Amy Lopez, Martin County Emergency Management The top two fundraising teams were Misty’s Pals, which
coordinator; and HSTC President and CEO Frank Valente brought in $3,500, and a “pack” of HSTC volunteers who
served as judges. The winners were Piper with Susan Hirsch raised $1,250. All in all, the event raised nearly $22,000
in the Funniest category, Coco and Tango with Alli Young in for the HSTC’s shelter pets.
the Cutest category, Skipper and Sandy with Marcy Buford Mutt March sponsors were Sunny 107.9 FM, Camp Bow
in the Most Original category, and Loki with Diane Israel Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools, Monterey Animal Clinic, Stuart
in the Best Overall category. Magazine, Wagnolia’s and Water Pointe Realty Group.

BE A PART OF SOMETHING FRESH! The Mutt March Festival began with a walk around
Memorial Park.
NEW! 9AM-1PM dedicated entirely to critters, featured a blessing of the
Bunfest, the largest event in the Southeast U.S.
EVERY SUNDAY
rabbits, glamour photos, a kid zone, raffles, a silent auction
and educational seminars. Held at the Flagler Center, the

In celebration of Southeast Bunfest, the HSTC offered free
FLAGLER PARK event raised almost $13,000.
adoptions on all critters for the month of April. This promotion
resulted in 17 rabbits and 10 guinea pigs being adopted.
Bunfest’s sponsors were Angler’s Landing Marina, Supreme
LIVE MUSIC Petfoods In Small Pets, Oxbow Animal Health, Monterey Animal
MOBILE CRAFT BAR Clinic, Inc., and Gainesville Rabbit Rescue and Stuart Magazine.
About The Humane Society Of The Treasure Coast
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast (HSTC) is
a no-kill animal welfare organization located at 4100 S.W.
Leighton Farm Ave. in Palm City, Fla. Since 1955, it has been
the leading advocate for animal protection and well-being
in the Martin County area. A 501(c)(3) private, nonprofit
organization, the HSTC is independent and locally operated
and relies on donations to support its programs and services.
Follow the HSTC on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
humanesocietyTC and Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/
Operated by Stuart Main Street hstc1. For more information, visit https://www.hstc1.org or
Stuart Main Street is a 501c3 non-profit focused on promoting the Historic Downtown.
call (772) 223-8822.

A market for growers, crafters, artists & other creators 2022 Award Winners from page 1

Illustrated Properties, Jenkins Landscape, Lucido & Associates,
Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales, The Mil-Cor Group, The Pulte
Group, Shearwater Marine, the Stull-Wise Family, Treasure
772-285-0502 | market@stuartmainstreet.org Coast Urgent Care, Program Partners, Crown Trophies, The
Firefly Group and Steven Martine Photography.
To view a complete list of Environmental Stewardship
Award nominees, as well as images from the event, visit
KeepMartinBeautiful.org or facebook.com/KeepMartinBeautiful.
Check Your • Community Cleanup Award – Live Love Local Hobe
2022 Environmental Stewardship Award Winners
Sound Cleanup
• Community Enrichment Award – Jensen Beach Garden Club
• Community Impact Award – Paula Smith, Indiantown Garden
• Community Improvement Award – City of Stuart, Shepard Park
V TER • Community Revitalization Award – Martin County Board of
County Commissioners, Hobe Sound Scrub Preserve
JULY 25th is the last
Status! day to register to vote • Conservation Steward Award – Loxa-Lucie Initiative
• Environmental Education Award – Florida Oceanographic
Society, Ocean EcoCenter
for the August 23rd • Innovation Award – House of Hope, Traveling Nutrition Garden
• President’s Award – Students4H2O & Martin County
Verifique su estado de votante School District
Has Your Address Primary Election • Remarkable Recycler Award – Project LIFT
• Riley Jackson Award – Kathy Fitzpatrick
Changed? El 25 de julio es el último día para • Trailblazer Award – Maggy Hurchalla

registrarse para votar para las elecciones • Youth Engagement Award – Jackie Brownie
• Youth Group Champion Award – River Kidz
Would You Like To primarias del 23 de agosto • Youth Impact Award – The Pine School
Change Your Political Party? About Keep Martin Beautiful
Keep Martin Beautiful (KMB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
community organization founded in 1994 as an affiliate
Has Your Name of Keep America Beautiful. Its mission is to preserve and
Changed? enhance the quality of life in Martin County through litter
prevention, the promotion of recycling, improvement of
solid waste management practices, and beautification and
Do You Need To community revitalization activities. KMB signature events
Update Your Signature? 772.288.5637 and programs include the Environmental Stewardship
Awards, the International Coastal Cleanup, the Great
MartinVotes.gov American Cleanup, the Adopt-A-Road and Adopt-A-Street
¿Ha cambiado su dirección? ¿Le gustaría cambiar de partido programs, and other educational and outreach activities. Find
político? ¿Ha cambiado su nombre? Martin County Supervisor of Elections KMB on Facebook at facebook.com/KeepMartinBeautiful,
¿Necesita actualizar su firma? Supervisor de Elecciones del Condado de Martin
follow KMB on Twitter at twitter.com/KMBmartin, visit
KeepMartinBeautiful.org or call (772) 781-1222.