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which were judged on equitation, as well as obstacles,
barrels, and poles which were all timed events. Custom
ribbons were awarded in each of 24 different categories,
as well as six special prizes given out for the “Most and
Best Pink.” The event also included an online raffle and
raised $3,000 for the charity.

Holiday

Happenings
Volunteers Help Make Big Taste Of

VSOA Offers Holiday Martin County A Huge Success!

Workshop For Students By Jackie Holfelder

The Big Taste of Martin County is a premier event that
By Jackie Holfelder needs lots of hands to make it the annual success it is.
Santa’ s elves This year, the major fundraiser for Big Brothers Big
have nothing on the Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties (BBBSPBMC)
lucky kids who will took place on October 11 at Atlantic Aviation in Stuart.
be attending Visionary Volunteers were key to the smooth flow of the event. They
School of Arts (VSOA) performed such tasks as engaging restaurants and sponsors,
Holiday Workshop from helping highlight the organization’s mission, manning
Dec. 19 to 21. registration tables, assisting with the auction, selling raffle
Students aged 5 tickets, and delivering items to the auction winners.
to 15 will have the Those who offered their time and talent to make The
opportunity to learn Big Taste a sold-out success were Addison Higgins, Amber
from professional Llyver, Ashley Byrd, Ashley Martin, Barb White, Beth Volunteers Susy Deutsch, Eva Anderson, Debra George
artists, trying their Farrah Connelly, age 8 Leahy, Cathy Glover (Alumni board member), Chandler
ha nds a t m ul t i pl e Kerrigan, Clara Knapfel, Cole Knapfel, David Hall (board attendance, raising money for mentoring programs.
mediums and learning member), Dean Higgins, Deb George (board member), Almost $14,000 was generated just from the raffle and
professional application Diane Frazer, Eva Anderson, James Russell (board member), auction, attesting to the great job all the volunteers did.
of watercolor, pastels Jamie Law, John Shupenko, Joyce Leinberger (Alumni board “This year is our first sold out Big Taste! It was great to
and acrylic. Basic to member), Julia Higgins, Kerrie Higgins, Kerry Soviero, Kim be around so many businesses and individuals who support
intermediate drawing Capen (Alumni board member), Kristina Almy, Larry Green our work in youth mentoring,” said Yvette Flores Acevedo,
techniques will be (Alumni board member), Laura Spillman, Liane Proveniers, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin
explored – including Lindsey Fischer, Lou Benson (board member), Margie Counties.
upside-down drawing, Cadieux, Mary White (board member), Mike Powers (board Even if you missed this year’s Big Taste, donations can
which activates the right member), Oliva Knapfel, Pamela Hendler, Patty Morris, R.J. be made online at www.mentorbig.org. Help BBBSPBMC
side of the brain. Costello, Riley Davis, Sandra Kanter, Sandy Bailey (board continue to impact lives of young children in the community.
Kids with all skill member) and Susy Deutsch.
levels will enjoy the Known as the premier food festival of the Treasure
workshop and heighten Elsa Peng, age 10 Coast, this year the in-person event had 700-plus in
their artistic skills. At
the end of each day, Paid Advertisement
every artist will take
home a stunning piece
of artwork, along with
holiday inspired crafts
such as their own hand-
painted ornaments. You’re Retired
The cost for the three-
day VSOA Holiday Your Money Isn’t.
Workshop is $240,
with one- and two-day
programs available at To learn why consolidating your
prorated costs. All Ella Morey, age 14 retirement accounts to Edward Jones
necessary art supplies makes sense, contact your Edward
for the workshop are included in the cost. Students should
bring lunch and a snack. Jones nancial advisor today.
Visionary School of Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
with the mission to equip youth with award-winning
fine art skills, artisanship, entrepreneurship and
leadership while establishing community impact with a Sally S Stahl, AAMS® www.edwardjones.com
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center for the arts and continued after-school education. Financial Advisor
To register, visit www.visionaryschoolofarts.org and 1851 W Indiantown Rd Ste 106
click on registration or call (772) 283-4888. Visionary Jupiter, FL 33458
School of Arts is located at1724 S.E. Indian St., Stuart. 561-748-7600
Photos by Visionary School of Arts