St. Mark’s Episcopal a big winner at Kentucky Derby fundraiser
Watching the 139th Running of the Kentucky Derby was but a momentary pause in a fun-filled evening on the St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School campus on May 4. Over 230 supporters enjoyed a Derby-themed dinner while bidding on hundreds of fabulous silent auction prizes. According to Nikki Glynn, event chair, “It was such fun chairing […]
Night in Old Havana Benefit Soiree a Success
The Epping Forest Yacht Club was the scene of cha-chas, salsas, rumbas and live bolero music on Saturday, May 18 as patrons enjoyed a Cuban buffet complete with mojitos and Cuba Libres, hand-rolled cigars, dance lessons, a Cuban art sale and yes, the Jacksonville Jaguars Cheerleaders. The event benefited the non-profit Rotary Club of San […]
GOP women enjoy spring fashions at annual show
Guests at the Republican Women’s Club of Duval Federated oohed and aahed over the spring fashions presented by Patchington Boutique of St. Augustine. The May 9 luncheon and show at the Wyndham Riverwalk Hotel was well attended by Republican women from Duval and several other counties. “We were pleased to have representatives at our event […]
1930s Riverfront Mediterranean Revival hosts RiverHops benefit
Supporters of the North Florida School of Special Education were wowed by Heaven Trees, a Mediterranean Revival estate home owned by Carl Spadaro. The estate was extensively renovated in 2006, providing the perfect venue for the 4th annual RiverHops fundraiser. Berrilyn McGehee Houston reminisced about growing up in the home and later raising her own […]
MS On the Move luncheon benefits critical research
The Garden Club of Jacksonville was the venue for the annual On the Move Luncheon to benefit the National MS Society May 16. The event featured delicious lunch from Designed Events Catering, Peterbrooke chocolate fountain, gift basket raffle, orchid sale, jewelry from Buki Designs, and gift bags for each attendee. Proceeds will benefit the critical […]
Big night for Omni Amelia Island, St. Vincent’s HealthCare Foundation
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation hosted an invitation-only Grand Re-Opening Gala in tandem with the celebration of its extensive $85 million “Re-Imagination”. The gathering raising more than $100,000 benefitting St. Vincent’s HeathCare Foundation, May 9. Patrons and honored guests were greeted by Omni executives and Amelia Island locals, followed by a few welcoming words from […]
A Taste of Talent enriches and enhances to support education
The Riverside Fine Arts Association’s annual Taste of Talent fundraiser again proved to be a success as area musicians presented short concerts throughout the evening and the venue at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Visual artists exhibited their art as the event’s silent auction showcase. Patrons enjoyed different musical performances and a gallery of […]
Jacksonville Junior League honored as a champion for Speech & Hearing
The Junior League of Jacksonville and Wells Fargo Bank were the honorees last month at the 2nd annual Champions for Speech & Hearing luncheon at St. John’s Cathedral. “The Junior League was honored to be recognized for our role in helping found the organization,” said Meg Sacks, immediate past president of the League. “The Speech […]
