Nonprofits

Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation Holds 5th Annual On the Water Poker Run

Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation Holds 5th Annual
On the Water Poker Run

The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation, the charitable arm of the Fort Pierce Yacht Club, invites you to participate in their annual charity On the Water Poker Run, Saturday, April 1st from 12 noon to 4 pm.  From 4pm to 8 pm, participants will meet at the Fort Pierce Yacht club to enjoy live music by Florida Ridge and BBQ with sides by Pit Master Mathieu Herbeline of Pirate Gypsy Adventures.

The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation is a 501c3 and raises money to support the stewardship of the Indian River Lagoon, operate activities and programs which support the understanding and knowledge of boating and water safety, and supports the FPYC community mission. With the proceeds from last year’s On the Water Poker Run, the FPYC Foundation provided a scholarship to a college junior at Indian River State College for a summer internship at FAU Harbor Branch to do marine research. In addition, scholarships were provided for Wesley Eco Camp, an “immersive learning program that engages youth in environmental studies, restoration and stewardship of the Indian River Lagoon.”

The charity On the Water Poker Run puts power boats (jet skis too) and paddle boats (kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boarders) out on the water to have fun, fellowship, and to raise money.  Docks are organized along the Indian River Lagoon for distribution of cards to players.  When all stops are completed for each participant, they return to the Fort Pierce Yacht Club for scoring and results, food, beverages, and music. If you do not have a boat, but want to play, you can register for a "Land Yacht " registration. Poker hands will be scored using standard poker hand rankings. Pursuit Boats is sponsoring a $500 cash best hand.

Go to www.fortpierceyachtclub.com/poker-run NOW to sign up. Registration fees are as follows:

  • $50 power boat captain (includes t-shirt)
  • $20 poker hand for crew member
  • $50 jet ski with 2 people
  • $35 jet ski with 1 person
  • $25 kayak, canoe and paddle board
  • $30 land vessel (come into the Club and play a hand on land if you don't have a boat)

Optional Add-ons:

  • $15 buffet dinner
  • $18-$20 t-shirts (adult S-XXXL) - Please pre-order on website

There are opportunities for Business/Corporate Sponsorships as well as individual participation and this year’s co-chairs of the charity On the Water Poker Run are Vice Commodore of Fleet, Victoria Westphal and Past Commodore and current Vice Commodore of Building and Grounds, Suzi Boardman.

To register or for more information on the charity On the Water Poker Run please go to: https://www.fortpierceyachtclub.com/poker-run or email: [email protected]

Sponsors Include (as of March 13, 2023*):

  • Pursuit Boats
  • Causeway Cove Marina & RV Park
  • Pierce 1 Marina
  • The UPS Store (St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie)
  • Southern Castles Property Management & Real Estate

*Updates on sponsors can be found on www.fortpierceyachtclub.com/poker-run

About FPYC Foundation: Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and donations are tax deductible. Founded in 2018 as the charitable arm of the Fort Pierce Yacht Club, it has raised money by hosting various events including a community participation On the Water Poker Run. Funds raised have been given as scholarships for college juniors majoring in marine studies. The selected students have worked for 16 weeks each summer with researchers at FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.  We have proudly put four students through this summer program, and each have gone on to a career in marine biology and most in research.

 

 

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Mar. 15, 2023|

A Musical Evening at Majestic Theater

A Musical Evening at Majestic Theater

Music Angels Education Fund presents “A Musical Evening at Majestic Theater” on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 7:00 pm. The evening will begin with a short film presented by Living our Mission entitled 10 Scientifically-Proven Benefits of Music Education for Children. A concert will take place following the film, featuring Kapprianah Anderson, a Music Angels vocal and keyboard scholarship recipient; and Canta Libre, a lively and energetic quintet of flute, harp, and strings, direct from New York City.  Refreshments will be served during intermission. The cost for the evening is a $50 donation with all funds benefitting the mission of Music Angels, to provide scholarships for music lessons to talented, committed children between the ages of 4 and 17 with financial need. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the program beginning promptly at 7:00 pm. Majestic Theater is located at 940 14th Lane, Vero Beach. To RSVP and purchase tickets, visit www.musicangelsusa.org or call Music Angels’ Founder, Linda Sposato at 484-885-7492.

 

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Mar. 15, 2023|

An Out of this World ‘Art Out of the Box’ Exhibit

An Out of this World 'Art Out of the Box' Exhibit

Barbara Bucci. Photo courtesy of Martin Artisans Guild

Members of Martin Artisans Guild were delighted, energized and creatively stimulated by what they saw during a visit to Art Basel, during last December’s Miami Art Week. The sojourn generated the theme for the Guild’s next exhibit.

Opening day of the exhibit will be Wednesday, March 22 with a delightful reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at The Palm Room Art Gallery and Artisans Boutique, located at 3746 SE Ocean Boulevard in Stuart’s Harbour Bay Plaza. It will feature the live music, cash bar and the delectable appetizers for which the Guild has become known.

A second opportunity for celebration is a “Meet the Artists” event. Plan on being there Wednesday, April 12 from 4-6 p.m.

The talented artists included in Art Out of the Box include:

  • Barb Bucci
  • Billie Jo Thomson
  • Candy Walsh
  • Caryl Pomales
  • Charlie Cote’
  • Deborah Bottorff
  • Dinija Berkien
  • Doreen Lepore
  • Dot Galfond
  • Glen Allen
  • Jane Lawton Baldridge
  • Janis Clary “O”
  • Laura Kay Whiticar Darvill
  • Linda Reymore
  • Lynn Morgan
  • Mallo Bisset
  • Maria Miele
  • Mark Stall
  • Mary Mirabito
  • Patricia Pasbrig

While you’re enjoying the fabulous show, be sure to check out the very special and one-of-a-kind items in the Artisans Boutique. Take advantage of this opportunity to purchase something exciting and unique from one of the Guild’s talented artists and artisans.

The Palm Room Gallery is open Tuesdays-Saturdays from noon - 6 p.m.

For more information, visit www.martinartisansguild.org.

 

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Mar. 15, 2023|

Fort Pierce Youth Council Hosts EMPOWER YOUTH Community Event

Fort Pierce Youth Council Hosts EMPOWER YOUTH Community Event 

The Fort Pierce Youth Council (YOCO) hosts EMPOWER YOUTH for their peers between the ages of 13 and 19 and parents/guardians. The event will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at the Percy Peek Gymnasium, located at 2902 Avenue D in Fort Pierce.

This event is planned by youth for youth to equip them with the tools to live healthy and successful lives. Attendees will participate in interactive workshops on financial literacy, mental health, and career opportunities, as well as hear from empowering speakers and be given resources to help them on their way to a bright future.

Parents, youth development professionals, and educators are encouraged to attend, as special workshops will be provided for adults who care for and work with youth.

This event is made possible through the support of our sponsors: the City of Fort Pierce, Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County and Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County, and our partners, Fort Pierce Police Department, Indian River State College, Families of the Treasure Coast, Kids at Hope, Executive Roundtable of St. Lucie County, and CareerSource Research Coast.

To register follow the link bit.ly/EMPOWERYOUTH.
For more information contact, Audria Moore-Wells at 772-467-3184.

Details

Event: Empower Youth
Location: Boys and Girls Clubs of Saint Lucie County – Percy Peek Gymnasium - 2902 Avenue D, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2023
Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

 

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Mar. 15, 2023|

J. McLaughlin shopping event benefits Big Brothers  Big Sisters programs in Indian River County

J. McLaughlin shopping event benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters programs in Indian River County

CEO Debbie Hawley and J. McLaughlin Assistant Store Manager Wanda Welch. Photo courtesy of Jayne Platts

J. McLaughlin hosted a fundraiser benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties at the Village Shops location in Vero Beach on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.

Shoppers were invited to sip and shop from noon to 5 p.m., with 15% of sales benefiting BBBS programs in Indian River County. The event included light eats, Perrier and chilled Rosé. Assistant Store Manager Wanda Welch and her stylish, outgoing team entertained shoppers with BBBS CEO Debbie Hawley. Friends and couples from Houston and Ann Arbor to the Hamptons and Vero Beach attended in support of BBBS.

Brothers and co-owners Jay and Kevin McLaughlin set out to create a company culture of being good neighbors by partnering with trusted nonprofits. This fundraiser is one example of 700 events hosted at J. McLaughlin stores every year.

The successful afternoon of shopping raised $1,200 for the children BBBS serves in Indian River County. BBBS programs are free for all participants. Events such as the sip and shop fund these programs so youth can continue to achieve their full potential.

“We had such a delightful afternoon with the fabulous team at J. McLaughlin! We are so grateful for their financial support of our Big Brothers Big Sisters agency, but also for the opportunity to share our mission with their many customers,” Hawley said. “Our deepest thanks to Wanda and her team for making us part of the J. McLaughlin family.”

Visit bbbsbigs.org or call 772-466-8535for more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties. “Like” BBBS on Facebook and follow on Instagram @bbbsbigs.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties

Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee Counties strives to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Debbie Hawley is the CEO. For more information about Big Brothers Big Sisters please visit bbbsbigs.org or call 772-466-8535. “Like” BBBS on Facebook and follow on Instagram @bbbsbigs.

 

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Mar. 9, 2023|

Save the Chimps gets a little help from a friend — Sir Paul McCartney! 

Save the Chimps gets a little help from a friend — Sir Paul McCartney!

Sir Paul McCartney

Chimps can live into their 60s, making their lifetime care in sanctuaries a costly responsibility. To highlight this need, longtime animal advocate McCartney donated The Beatles’ “When I’m Sixty-Four” for a heartwarming 30-second spot featuring senior chimps enjoying their Florida retirement at the 150-acre sanctuary.

 

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Mar. 9, 2023|

Stuart Air Show: Supporting community nonprofits

Stuart Air Show: Supporting community nonprofits

Clark Advanced Learning Center - Inez van Ravenzwaaij, SAS executive director, Cindy Groover, SAS treasurer, Delaney Dyer, Leslie Judd, Clark Advanced Learning Center principal and SAS volunteer leader, Sienna Perez, Isabella Buchanan and Dewey Vinaya, SAS president

The Stuart Air Show is more than a weekend of sleek planes, daring pilots, exciting exhibits and top-tier vendors, it’s also an organization dedicated to giving back.

Since the Show is also a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, once it is over and the airport returns to normal operations the board of directors meets to allocate a portion of the proceeds raised by the Air Show to area organizations and charities that are equally mission-minded. Since the pandemic, more than $90,000 to area non-profits has been awarded.

Inez van Ravenzwaaij, Executive Director of the Stuart Air Show, shares that thanks to the 2022 Air Show and Salute to Stuart held earlier in the year, more than $43,000 in funds and $17,000 in-kind were donated.

Some of the organizations that benefited from this these donations were:

  • Boy Scouts of America Troops 499 and 422
  • Buffalo Soldiers
  • Civil Air Patrol
  • Clark Advanced Learning Center
  • EAA Chapter 692
  • Humane Society of the Treasure Coast
  • Martin Country High School Air Force JROTC
  • Martin County robotics program SPAM
  • Road to Victory Military Museum
  • St. Lucie West Centennial Highschool Navy JROTC
  • Special Olympics of Martin County
  • Southeast Florida Honor Flight
  • Soroptimist of Stuart
  • Stuart Police Explorers
  • Treasure Coast Highschool Air Force JROTC
  • U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps
  • United Way of Martin County
  • YMCA

Honorees reflect the Air Show’s mission of honoring the past while inspiring the younger generation to look up into the blue skies and imagine all the possibilities.

The date for the 2023 edition of the Stuart Air Show has been set for November 10-12, 2023. To learn more, visit www.stuartairshow.com.

 

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Mar. 2, 2023|

PSL Business Women “Puttin’ on the Glitz” with 31st Annual fashion show fundraiser

PSL Business Women "Puttin' on the Glitz" with 31st Annual fashion show fundraiser

Port St. Lucie Business Women's Fashion Show committee members – Back row: Dorothy Kamm, Christina Lofthus, Carissa Vega, Diane Gallagher; Front row: Danielle Wymer, Kathy Post, Donna DeMarchi, Sue-Ellen Sanders; not pictured, Michele Backus, Mandy Sauter, Stephanie Morgan, Patricia Christensen, Madelyn Katz

Decked in fringe and all aglitter, swing into the Port St. Lucie Business Women’s 31st Annual Fashion Show to be held on Saturday, April 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 NW Harbour Ridge Blvd., Palm City. They’ll be “Puttin’ On The Glitz” for guests, Flapper-style, who will enjoy an elegant lunch and a pageant of the jazziest fashions.

Luxury couture fashions by local designers Kallee Jackson (kalleejackson.com) and VIVRE Couture (vivrecouture.com), in addition to Port St. Lucie-based I’ll Have What She’s Wearing (sheswearing.commentsold.com), Chico’s Off the Rack, and Cardita Formal Wear will be featured.

A wide array of items in the silent auction will beckon you to come home with additional souvenirs and treasures.

As an adjunct to their Fashion Show, the Port St. Lucie Business Women is offering opportunities to win one of two fabulous prizes. A “Speakeasy” Liquor Package contains favorite spirits and mixes donated by members, valued at $1,000. Or choose to take a chance on a 3-piece Michael Kors purse set consisting of a large tote that has an exterior pocket for a laptop, a wrist clutch, and a smaller clutch. The set is valued at $678 and was donated by Brenda Gallagher, owner of Federal Title Insurance Agency of Rockledge.

Every year G. Alan’s Fine Jewelry & Coin in Fort Pierce unveils a custom piece of jewelry designed according to the theme of the Fashion Show and will be offered separately.

Tickets cost $70 per person and may be purchased online at pslbw.com or by mailing a check to 5475 NW St. James Drive, #233, Port St. Lucie 34982. Checks must be received no later than March 31.

For information, email [email protected].

This major fundraiser helps support the organization's Community Action Grants, which go to local non-profit agencies that work with women and children and provides scholarships for women who have chosen to pursue their education at Indian River State College. To date, more than $330,000 has been awarded. For information, email [email protected].

The Port St. Lucie Business Women is a 42-year-old, non-profit professional organization dedicated to promoting the interests of businesswomen and serving our community effectively. The Port St. Lucie Business Women Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization for developing the potential of businesswomen through scholarships and for the awarding of community action grants. For more information, visit PSLBW.com. Follow their Facebook page for updates about events, programs and community involvement.

 

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Mar. 2, 2023|

Council on Aging announces honorees of the 7th annual Sage Awards

Council on Aging announces honorees of the 7th annual Sage Awards

Presenting the 2023 Sage Award Honorees. From left: Ret. Lieutenant General Frank Libutti, Francis J. Kleeman, MD, Judie Price, Dr. Douglas P. Jewett, Alfred Miller Not Pictured: Alice Luckhardt and Jo Covelli. Photo courtesy of MaryAnn Ketcham

The Council on Aging of Martin County at the Kane Center is proud to announce the honorees for the seventh annual Sage Awards, a singular event on the Treasure Coast that honors the vast contributions seniors make every day in their communities. With honorary chair Ann Day, the Council on Aging will recognize these outstanding individuals at the 2023 awards ceremony.

  • Douglas P. Jewett will be honored in the Arts and Culture category.
  • Francis J. Kleeman, MD will be honored in the Health Science & Medicine category.
  • Lieutenant General Frank Libutti will be honored in the Military & Veterans Support category.
  • The late, beloved Alice Luckhardt will be honored posthumously in the Education category.
  • Alfred Miller will be honored in the Community Service category.

This year’s Charlie Kane Award honoree is the Albert M. Covelli Foundation. Judie Price will be honored with the Chairman’s Award.

The awards ceremony and dinner will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at Piper’s Landing Yacht and Country Club in Palm City. Cocktails begin at 5:30 followed by the awards ceremony and dinner. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased online at www.kanecenter.org or by calling the Kane Center at 772-223-7803. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

“Our goal each year with the Sage Awards is to shine a spotlight on the great contributions made by people ages 60 and better,” said Karen Ripper, President and CEO of the Council on Aging. “We want to showcase how seniors are using this stage of their lives as an opportunity to use the wisdom, talents, or treasure they’ve cultivated over a lifetime to enrich the world around them.”

All proceeds from the Sage Awards support comprehensive support and programs for seniors provided by the Council on Aging of Martin County. These safety-net services include Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Club, comprehensive case management, crisis support, caregiver counseling and education, memory enhancement, and more.

 

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Mar. 2, 2023|

City of Fort Pierce announces the Public Service Agency Grant Program 

City of Fort Pierce announces the Public Service Agency Grant Program 

The City of Fort Pierce’s Grants Division announces the availability of $50,000 for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

The Public Service Agency Grant (PSA) application will be available online by visiting the website at https://cityoffortpierce.com/503/Open-Grant-Opportunities beginning Friday, March 31, 2023, at 8:00 AM and will close when all funds have been expended. 

Funding will assist local nonprofit organizations, church groups, and community organizations that serve the low-income community by providing youth activities, financial literacy courses, and/or community events. Additional program information and required documents needed for application submittal are available on the website at https://www.cityoffortpierce.com/170/Grants-Administration

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ALL applicants are required to attend a Virtual Mandatory Orientation prior to application submittal.  Interested parties may register at https://cityoffortpierce.com/FormCenter/Grants-Administration-21/Public-Service-Agency-Mandatory-Orientat-115 

NOTE: Applications will not be reviewed if proof of orientation attendance is not provided.

 

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Mar. 2, 2023|