Page 8 - Martin Downs Bulletin - April '23

Page 8, Martin Downs

art Happenings

A Magical Gala Benefits Three Lakes, Davies + Co., the Firefly Group, Carr Riggs & Beach, and Thrift Shops in South Stuart, Hobe Sound and
Indiantown. House of Hope’s Enrichment Centers in Stuart and
Ingram, HBKS Wealth Advisors, the Jensen Beach Garden
House Of Hope In February Club, O’Donnell Impact Windows and Storm Protection, One Jensen Beach offer free programs, technology, and workshops
Martin, and RE/MAX of Stuart. designed to enhance life skills, earning potential, health, and
Breathtaking feats of agility by the artists of the Lollipop About House Of Hope overall well-being. House of Hope also operates the Growing
Lyra, cocktails on the patio, and a sumptuous dinner earned Founded in 1984, House of Hope is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Hope Farm in Palm City and several nutrition gardens that
rave reviews from the 140 guests at the House of Hope’s organization that empowers Martin County residents to provide sustainable sources of fresh produce for clients as
inaugural gala “Cirque du Soirée” on Feb. 18. overcome hunger and hardship. House of Hope touches the well as nutrition education and vocational opportunities to
With the Pedersen Family Foundation as the presenting lives of more than 7,000 people each month helping with basic the community. For more information, visit hohmartin.org or
sponsor, the gala featured acrobats, jugglers and a tarot card needs such as food, clothing, furniture, financial assistance, as call (772) 286-4673. Updates and announcements can also
reader throughout the evening at Willoughby Golf Club. well as longer-term case management services that help build be found on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Hohmartin;
Guests enjoyed dancing with DJ Todd from Sound Choice life skills for a more self-sufficient future. The organization has Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/houseofhopemc/; and
DJ and both a silent and live auction with intriguing items service centers in Stuart, Hobe Sound, Indiantown, and Jensen Twitter, https://twitter.com/hohmartin.
like seven nights at the stunning Palm Springs Tennis Club, a
NASCAR racing experience, tickets to hear Nashville star Jon
Langston, and a cowboy hat signed by Cole Hauser –“Rip” Treasure Coast Outdoors
from Yellowstone.
“We’re grateful to everyone who helped make our very
first gala a success,” House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri said. FEC Stuart Railroad Bridge In an attempt to make this old trestle safer, Brightline
“It’s always a great evening when our generous friends and will be making repairs and upgrades. To accomplish
supporters come together to enjoy a fun event and raise funds May Hinder Many Anglers this, the trestle will need to be in a closed position.
for an important cause.” During those times, only vessels with a vertical height
The gala raised more than $101,000 to support House By Jim Weix of fewer than 6 feet will be able to get under it. Even
of Hope’s Project HOPE (“Help Others Progress through Although the cobia then, depending upon the work being done, you may
Empowerment”). This outreach program provides services run is on, and the grouper or may not want to go under it.
directly to clients, including individual case management, season opens on May This is the most recent planned schedule of when the
enrichment opportunities, financial assistance through a crisis, 1, it is a 100-year-old bridge is allowed to be closed:
support through the job-searching process, and the distribution rusted hunk of a bridge 1. April 16 through April 28, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily
of healthy foods to clients and the community. that is drawing the most 2. May 1, from 6 a.m. until 6 a.m., May 22
In addition to the Pedersen Family Foundation, the gala attention. Perhaps better 3. May 22 through May 29, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily
was also sponsored by Ashley Capital, Meritage Homes, suited to be sunk and used However, to help with boat traffic, the bridge will
as an artificial reef, a start- remain open and in the up position from:
up railroad company is 1. April 16 through April 28 from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 7
planning on running high- p.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
speed passenger trains over it. There are rumors that 2. May 22 through May 29, from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 7
several taverns have a pool going on where participants p.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
pick the date of the first high-speed derailment in Stuart. Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
This start-up passenger train service, now known as conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
“Brightline,” plans to transport people from Miami to included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s
Orlando at speeds up to 110 mph. This will involve the Hall of Fame for helping restore thousands of acres
trains passing through Stuart about 33 times per day. of wetlands. Jim is a broker associate with The Keyes
Although not fully in service yet, 88 people have died Company. He can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by
since Brightline began in July 2017. email: jimweix@jimweix.com.

Timothy Pfister, Cory Pfister, House of Hope CEO Rob Ranieri,
Kari Pedersen, and Stephen Pedersen of the Pedersen Family Kids corner
Foundation celebrate the great success of the very first House
of Hope gala in February at Willoughby Golf Club.

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