Page 1 - Palm City Spotlight - March '23

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 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

Volunteers In Medicine Clinic’s Annual Gala on page 4 Ted and Pat Tiemeyer Phil and Julie Wintercorn Patsy and George Conrades Linda and Mike Evans
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 The Kids’ Zone offered face painting, arts and crafts
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 their dogs. The festival is free although donations will be
coming up on Saturday, March 25. The Humane Society of gratefully accepted to benefit the shelter animals. The 5K and
the Treasure Coast’s 20th Annual Mutt March Festival, which 10K races are $35 and $45, respectively. All runners will be
includes a 5K and 10K race, will take place at Memorial Park, welcomed to the festival afterwards.
300 S.E. Ocean Blvd. The 5K and 10K race begins at 8 a.m. The event will begin with an animal blessing by the Rev.
and the festival is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jude Denning of Unity of Stuart followed by a walk around
Sponsored by Camp Bow Wow, Apex Pavers & Pools, the park. The public is invited to bring their family and
Coquina Cove at Martin Downs and Sunny 107.9 FM, each friends – both furry and not – to enjoy the walk, shop the
year the event attracts about 1,000 pet passionate people and flea-“less” market, and enter the always competitive yet fun
pet costume contest. Dogs
also will have the opportunity
to run a lure course and make
a memory at the humane
society’s photo booth.
Adoptable dogs will be onsite
as well. Heidi Fischer, the The Mutt March Festival begins with a walk around
humane society’s obedience Memorial Park.
trainer, will be overseeing the
AKC GCG testing area. 20th Annual Mutt March Festival on page 5