Page 10 - Martin Downs Bulletin - November '22

Page 10, Martin Downs

FundraisinG

Halloween Casino Night Is A
Grand Slam For Elev8Hope

By Jackie Holfelder
An amazing relationship was in the cards when Eva
Rivera-Allmacher and Rinamarie Shpiruk met several years
ago.
Eva and her husband Jerry Allmacher are the owners of
Bin Deals, and they were the “real” deal at the Boos and
Booze Casino Night that benefited Elev8Hope and Ms. Rina’s
House of Blessings, the 501(c)(3)s founded by Rinamarie
Shpiruk and her four children.
Thanks to the couple’s love and dedication – and a
stunning $50,000 donation – the festive fundraiser raised Lindsey Blackwell, Nely Castro, Kyla
close to $200,000. McAuliffe, Chelsia Tiger and Rinamarie Daniel and Paula Bongino with Jerry Allmacher and Eva Rivera-
Although they were grand sponsors of the evening, Eva Shpiruk Rinamarie Shpiruk Allmacher
Rivera-Allmacher and Jerry Allmacher have been there for
the nonprofits for years. They have donated $75,000-plus to
Ms. Rina’s House of Blessings, helping to get the doors to
the building opened.
More than 300 attendees partied at the Rockin’ H Ranch
in Palm City, playing Vegas-style casino games and enjoying
fabulous food from the one and only Michaelina’s.
The mission of Elev8Hope is to provide support and
hope to struggling families with children. Elev8Hope works
to positively impact the community of Martin County by
connecting with individuals and families struggling to meet
the most basic requirements of daily living.
Ms. Rina’s House of Blessings provides transitional
housing for students and their families in crisis in Martin
County.
To learn more, visit https://www.rinashob.org and www.
elev8hope.org. Henry and Rinamarie Shpiruk with Christina
Photos by Elev8Hope Balmes Evan and Tracy Balash Laura Barbone and Steve Elias

art HappeninGs

Martin Artisans Guild’s ’Tis

The Season Art Exhibit

By Jackie Holfelder
You’ll find goodies to
deck the halls … and the
walls … and every other
nook and cranny of your
home at the next exhibit
of the Martin Artisans
Guild.
Appropriately
entitled “’Tis the
Season,” the show runs
from Wednesday, Nov. Michaelanne Bellerjeau
2 to Saturday, Dec. 31
at The Palm Room Art Kimberly Beltrame Jane Lawton Baldridge Jeanine Baum
Gallery and Artisans
Boutique, located • Mark Stall The Palm Room Gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday
at 3746 S.E. Ocean • Michaelann Bellerjeau from noon to 6 p.m.
Boulevard in Stuart’s • Sue Klahne For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.
Harbour Bay Plaza. While you’re enjoying the fabulous show, be sure to check
The festivities start out the very special and one-of-a-kind items in the Artisans Photos provided by Martin Artisans Guild
with an opening reception Boutique – you’ll find great holiday gifts for even the most
on Nov. 2 from 5:30 to difficult to please person on your list. Art Happenings on page 11
7:30 p.m. that will feature
live music, a cash bar and
the delectable appetizers
for which the guild has
become known. Mallo Bisset
A second opportunity
to get to know the people behind the art takes place on
Wednesday, Dec. 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. at a “Meet the
Artists” event.
The talented artists included in ’Tis the Season include:
• Chris Kling
• Deborah Bottorff
• Dinija Berkien
• Dot Galfond
• Eduardo Gomez
• Glen Allen
• Jacquelyn Roesch-Sanchez
• James J. DeMartis
• Jane Lawton Baldridge
• Jeanine Baum
• Kim Beltrame
• Laura Kay Whiticar-Darvill
• Linda Reymore
• Lynn Morgan
• Mallo Bisset