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VOL. 25 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 Maggie and Roger Bernot Janice Eckelman, Lois Watson, and Jean Weaver Sandee Jo and James Croker with Michelle Jacobs
million in free health care
to eligible Martin County residents in need. In 2022 VIM and Annie MacMillan. Preceding an intercontinental their exciting performances. Even more out of this world
Clinic had over 9,800 patient visits. dinner was a welcome by Board President, Frank Byers was when they brought up audience members to try their
Guests came attired in international themed clothing or Jr., who then introduced our professional dancers and moves!
elegant evening wear and were welcomed to the “Dancing live band entertainment. The Flamenco and Moroccan
Around the World” Gala by the Gala Chairs, Bob Massey dancers transported the audience across the world with Volunteers In Medicine Clinic’s Annual Gala on page 4
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 eight 1. Kristi Knight – Flyin High Chili
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
Crowd Pleaser: A.J. Roulette from Lake Worth, Shredded Heat! 500-Plus Chili Lovers on page 5 Kara Briner Candi Knight-Arevelo
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
coming up on Saturday, March 25. The Humane Society of
the Treasure Coast’s 20th Annual Mutt March Festival, which
includes a 5K and 10K race, will take place at Memorial
Park, 300 S.E. Ocean Blvd. The 5K and 10K race begins at
8 a.m. and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools,
Coquina Cove at Martin Downs and Sunny 107.9 FM,
each year the event attracts about 1,000 pet passionate
people and their dogs. The festival is free although
donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit the
shelter animals. The 5K and 10K races are $35 and $45,
respectively. All runners will be welcomed to the festival The Mutt March Festival begins with a walk around The Rev. Jude Denning of Unity of Stuart will bless the
afterwards. Memorial Park. animals before they go on a walk around Memorial Park.

The event will begin with enter the always competitive yet fun pet costume contest. Dogs
an animal blessing by the also will have the opportunity to run a lure course and make a
Rev. Jude Denning of Unity memory at the humane society’s photo booth. Adoptable dogs
of Stuart followed by a walk will be onsite as well. Heidi Fischer, the humane society’s
around the park. The public obedience trainer, will be overseeing the AKC GCG testing area.
is invited to bring their family At the same time, the humane society will partner with
and friends – both furry and the city of Stuart and Students4H2O as they host Water Fest
not – to enjoy the walk, shop
the flea-“less” market, and 20th Annual Mutt March Festival on page 4