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VOL. 24 NO. 3 www.seabreezepublications.com MARCH 2023

Volunteers In Medicine Clinic’s Annual Gala Raised

Important Funding While Dancing Around The World!

On Saturday Jan. 28, Volunteers in Medicine (VIM)
Clinic hosted their annual Gala at Willoughby Golf Club
with over 160 enthusiastic supporters. The evening was a
wonderful night of celebration, reflection on VIM Clinic’s
mission and raising funds. Over $350,000 was raised for
VIM Clinic’s operating budget which is approximately $1
million while they provide over $9 million in free health
care to eligible Martin County residents in need. In 2022
VIM Clinic had over 9,800 patient visits.
Guests came attired in international themed clothing or
elegant evening wear and were welcomed to the “Dancing
Around the World” Gala by the Gala Chairs, Bob Massey
and Annie MacMillan. Preceding an intercontinental
dinner was a welcome by Board President, Frank Byers
Laila Gosine and Walter Karen Rodgers and Frank Dr. Ron Frenkel with Phyllis Dr. John and Catherine
Volunteers In Medicine Clinic’s Annual Gala on page 4 McManus Byers Jr. Rappaport Fasano
500-Plus Chili Lovers Attend HSELC Event

By Jackie Holfelder Open:
More than 500 people packed the campus of the Hobe 1. Kara Briner – Waterbabe
Sound Early Learning Center (HSELC) on Jan. 14 to enjoy 2. Brenda McBride – Granny B’s Getcha Sum
some of the finest chili and salsa on the Treasure Coast. 3. Bianca Wessel – B+D’s Love Chili
The sixth annual HSELC Chili Cookoff was a spicy CASI:
success with 15 chili chefs offering 20-plus entries and 1. Kristi Knight – Flyin High Chili
eight salsa chefs serving up the tangy delight. 2. Beverly Scott – Bev’s Best Chili
The chili cooks participated in Open and CASI (Chili 3. Candi Knight-Arevelo – Candi Kissed Chili
Appreciation Society, Inc.) categories. CASI cooks Salsa:
compete for points to qualify for CASI Terlingua World 1. Kara Briner – Waterbabe
Championship Chili. 2. Karen Horner – Salsarittaville
Top winners in each category were: 3. Moreen Kennedy
Local Fan Favorite: Steve Weston, Deer Camp Chili The Kids’ Zone offered face painting, arts and
Crowd Pleaser: A.J. Roulette from Lake Worth,
Shredded Heat! Steve Weston 500-Plus Chili Lovers on page 3
20th Annual Mutt March Festival

And 5K And 10K Race In The Works

One of the favorite events of the year for dog owners is will be gratefully accepted to benefit the shelter animals. the always competitive yet fun pet costume contest. Dogs
coming up on Saturday, March 25. The Humane Society of The 5K and 10K races are $35 and $45, respectively. All also will have the opportunity to run a lure course and
the Treasure Coast’s 20th Annual Mutt March Festival, which runners will be welcomed to the festival afterwards. make a memory at the humane society’s photo booth.
includes a 5K and 10K race, will take place at Memorial The event will begin with an animal blessing by the Adoptable dogs will be onsite as well. Heidi Fischer, the
Park, 300 S.E. Ocean Blvd. The 5K and 10K race begins at Rev. Jude Denning of Unity of Stuart followed by a humane society’s obedience trainer, will be overseeing
8 a.m. and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. walk around the park. The public is invited to bring their the AKC GCG testing area.
Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools, family and friends – both At the same time, the humane society will partner
Coquina Cove at Martin Downs and Sunny 107.9 FM, each furry and not – to enjoy with the city of Stuart and Students4H2O as they host
year the event attracts about 1,000 pet passionate people the walk, shop the flea- Water Fest at the same time and same place. Two events
and their dogs. The festival is free although donations “less” market, and enter wrapped in one!
Event organizer Courtney Zanetti said, “We challenge
you to create a ‘pack’ and fundraise for the Humane
Society of the Treasure Coast at this year’s Mutt March
and help us save more lives than ever before.”
A “pack” is a fundraising team comprised of two or
more individuals who pledge to raise a minimum of $100
Dogs have a blast chasing for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. Packs
after a motorized, white compete against each other to raise the most funds for
plastic lure that goes around
a course of pulleys. 20th Annual Mutt March Festival on page 3