Page 6 - Stuart Exposure - November '22

Page 6, Stuart Exposure

Holiday Happenings

15th Annual Festival Of The Dames • Chad Fair, Immanual Lutheran

Trees And Lights Benefits and Dee r • Zack Hackley, Children’s Services Council of
Ambassadors
Martin County
Tykes And Teens have contributed • Jay Kap, Guaranteed Garage Door
to the success of • John Langel, Seacoast Air Conditioning
By Jackie Holfelder the 15th Annual • Brian Langworthy, VIP America
Some people – or events – enjoy 15 minutes of fame, Festival of Trees • Zac Rockefeller, Culver’s of Stuart & Jensen
but for Tykes and Teens it’s been an impressive 15-year in royal fashion. This year’s Grand Dame is Megan Shirey, Beach
winning streak for the Annual Festival of Trees and Lights. Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County and Head Reindeer • Congressman John Snyder, ESI Staffing
What began as a modest display of Christmas trees in is Dale Rockefeller of Culver’s of Stuart and Jensen Beach. • Rob Steele, Elliott Museum
front of Macy’s in the Treasure Coast Square Mall has grown Other honorees are: • Bob Thornton, O’Donnel Impact Windows &
into a multi-event celebration that ushers in the holiday • Andrea August, HCA Florida – Port St. Lucie Storm Protection
season, thanks to the award-winning nonprofit. Hospital • Chris Vaccaro, Congruity HR
The Festival of Trees and Lights will once again be held • Sara Borlaug, Capstone IT • Brandon Woodward, Woodward, Kelley, Fulton
from Nov. 13 to 19 at the Flagler Center in Stuart. • Amanda Foster, Zarro Mortgage Group & Kaplan
Amy Thornton, committee chair, ably assisted by Carol • Christina Franco, Hampton Inn and Suites • Jason Young, CPR Investments
Ball, Valerie Barcik, Evey Bassion, Sara Borlaug, Cory • Robin Hall, Out2News There are many unique and innovative sponsorship
Carter, Jeannie Deiffenbaugher, Lorett Fribourg, Jennifer • Jill Hanson, One Hope Wine opportunities at various levels. For information, www.
Hearn, Paula Hundt, Lynn Lloyd, Anne McCormick, • Tami Karol, Tami Karol Insurance tykesandteens.org/tree-wreath-sponsorships-2022 and
Roseann Ryba and Sue Whittington, has assembled a slate • Evie Klassen, Colorado Pawn and Jewelry www.tykesandteens.org/restaurant-sponsorships-2022.
of joyful and joyous activities for every member of the • Nicole Lavelle, Jensen Beach High School – AP For over 25 years, Tykes and Teens has been providing
family. Psychology the highest level of quality mental health services available
A Family Day kicks off the festivities, followed on • Nikki Leserra, Skys the Limit on the Treasure Coast for children and adolescents,
successive days by the always-delightful Joy to the Girls • Resa Listort, AFLAC including individual, group and family counseling,
Cocktail Party, elegant Afternoon Champagne Tea, party- • Annette Robbins, Realty ONE – Group Engage education, prevention, outreach, and advocacy. Today, its
hearty Not So Silent Night Anniversary Celebration and • Lisa Teetor, CSI Security services are needed more than ever before. To learn more,
kid-favorite Breakfast and Photos with Santa. Visit www. • Anne Warner, Waterpointe Realty visit www.tykesandteens.org.
tykesandteens.org/festival-of-trees-2022 for specifics about • Douglas Berger, Broward Motor Sports
each event. • Sam Bruning, Southern Magnolia

Big Brothers Big Sister’s Big Taste from page 5 “This year is our first sold-out Big Taste! It was great to a mission and a mentor for a lifetime. Since 1986 the
be around so many businesses and individuals who support organization has provided mentors to children in Martin
and silent auction for our work in youth mentoring,” says Yvette Flores Acevedo, County and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big
an incredible cause. CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the
Funds raised from the Counties. Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best-
Big Taste of Martin About Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And performing agencies nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org
County supported Martin Counties to learn more.
their mission to BBBS empowers youth ages 6 to 18 to graduate with Photos by Liz McKinley
create and support
one-to-one mentoring
relationships that
ignite the power and
promise of youth
throughout Palm
Beach and Martin
counties. The money
will support over 480
local kids throughout
Palm Beach and
Martin counties. The
relationships with the Jamie Russell, Carla Gubernick,
“Bigs” and “Littles” Susan Majette
has never been more Emily Lang, Jerri Lang and Chloe Lang Weir King with Susan and Lee King
important than now. Mentoring relationships help fill the
gap as youth struggle with mental health and learning loss.
To sign up to become a “Big” brother or sister or to
donate visit www.mentorbig.org. Please help Big Brothers
Big Sisters continue to impact the lives of young children in
our community.

Katie Ertz, Jenny Deyarmond and Donna Jenson

William and Michelle Bee