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Boca Happenings

Rotary Club Downtown’s 8th Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball

Set for Saturday, November 11th; Will Host 140+ Dignitaries

As Sponsor of the VIP pre-reception held on September farm-to-table menu by the
6th for the upcoming Eighth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball creative culinary collaboration
presented by The Rotary Club Downtown Boca Raton, The of Boca West Country Club
Addison set a decadent stage with a historic sense of place. Executive Chef Paul Griffin
In an exciting prelude to the “main” gala event that will be and Michelin Star Chef Fabio
held on Saturday, November 11th at Boca West Country Club, Trabocchi, whose Restaurant
Rotary Club Downtown Boca President Kim Champion, host Group will debut Fiolina Pasta
sponsor Doug Rudman of Rudman Law Group and Rotarians House Boca Raton this fall.
welcomed honorees, sponsors and committee members to the Celebrating “The Best
lavish reception. Attendees included Boca Raton City, Palm of Boca,” this Boca Raton
Beach County and Florida state elected officials, Mayors Ball Mayors Ball “Service
sponsors and honorees, and Rotarians enjoying “supper by Above Self” fundraiser is
the bite,” wines and champagne, while having the advance an opportunity to recognize
opportunity to socialize and learn about plans for the Ball. individuals and organizations
According to Mayors Ball Co-chairs Jon and Bonnie Kaye, that, through their daily
whose firm Kaye Communications PR & Marketing is again community involvement and
producing the Ball, invitations for individual guests may be business practices, promote the
purchased online. The November black-tie event will feature City of Boca Raton positively City of Boca Raton Council Member Marc Wigder, Yvette Drucker, Boca Raton Mayor Scott
a grand cocktail reception followed by a decadent epicurean and showcase Boca Raton as a Singer, Marta Batmasian, Scott Kohut, Boca Raton Deputy Mayor Monica Mayotte, Council
great place to live, work, play Member Fran Nachlas, Bob Tucker, Dr. Gwenesia Collins

Mayors Ball Honorary Co-chairs Alex and Jessie Price, Linda Petrakis, Kara Trabocchi, Palm Beach County
City of Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, Co-chairs Bonnie Commissioner Maria Sachs, Peter Sachs, Janice Williams Cliff and Eda Viner, Margie and Alan Kaye, Nicole Ruth
and Jon Kaye
and educate. Thus, the highlight of the gala will again be the Around. Chance-To-Win ticket purchasers need not be present
presentation of the George Long Awards—named for the City’s to win, and 100% of proceeds go directly to the “Service Above
first appointed mayor in 1924— designed by Tiffany & Co. Self” Fund for health and wellness programs benefitting area
and again sponsored by Sklar Furnishings. nonprofits. To purchase “Chance to Win” tickets, visit: https://
According to Boca Raton Mayors Ball Co-chairs Jon bit.ly/3Pq5TGQ.
and Bonnie Kaye and Honorary Co-chairs Jessie and Alex Presented with Rotary International’s 2017 Distinguished
Price, this year’s event honors the following, who have each Achievement Award, and recognized as Rotary District 6930’s
“championed the tradition of bringing indelible visionary ideas 2018-2019, 2017-2018 and 2014-2015 “Rotary Club of the
and transformation to Boca Raton.” Year,” the local Rotary Club chapter, a 501(c)4 is dedicated
• Marta Batmasian (Individual Category); to impacting the Boca Raton community through Rotary
• Boca Raton Airport Authority (For-Profit Category); International’s mission of “Service Above Self. The nonprofit’s
• The Faulk Center for Counseling (Nonprofit Category); purpose is to make a difference in its community by enhancing
• Dr. Ira Gelb Health & Wellness Visionary Award will be the lives of many in an environment that embraces and promotes
presented to Boca Raton Regional Hospital at Baptist Health integrity, friendship, camaraderie and trust. The Rotary Club
South Florida. Downtown Boca Raton Fund, a 501(c)3 administrates the
Elaborate silent and exciting live auctions will support the RCDBR fundraiser that provides tax-deduction for donations
gala’s “health and wellness” mission, as well as the open-to- by our generous sponsors.
the-public purchase of “Chance-To-Win” (CTW) tickets at To attend the Eighth Annual Boca Raton Mayors Ball,
$100 each for the opportunity to win one of four experiences visit: https://squareup.com/store/rotary-club-downtown-boca-
valued from $400 to $3,000. These opportunities include a raton-fund/item/mayor-s-ball-ticket. For more information,
two-night stay at Loews South Beach, a two-night stay at visit www.rotarydowntownbocaraton.org, or contact Jon
Waterstone Resort & Marina, a year of tickets for two to the Kaye at (561) 392-5166, Ext. 2 or email mayorsball@
performances at the FAU Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts rotarydowntownbocaraton.org.
and Letters Theater, and a Rapoport Restaurant Group Dine- Photo Credit: Gina Fontana
Downtown Boca to Host Monthly

“Moonlight Markets” November
Dr. Lebrun Nestor Dr. Siperstein-Paul
Cornell University Yale University
Dr. Mackay-Wiggan Dr. Micciantuono-Meran
Columbia University On-site Mohs Surgeon and December in Sanborn Square
Dr. Lipman Dr. Gold
NYU Medical Center Albert Einstein Med Ctr
Downtown Boca is hosting new monthly Night Markets Maine Lobster, SoFlo Sweets, The Kebab Shop, Sunshine
Dr. Mathew
Dr. Mathew Dr. Waintraub
Dr. Waintraub
Duke University Cornell University at Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Highway, through Pickle Co., Unique Eats, Uptown Deli Café and Frios
December with delicious food options, beer and wine, local Gourmet Pops.
Dr. Anna Kurayev Dr. Anu Parameswaran
Tufts Medical Center NYU Medical Center artisans and makers, and live music. The first took place Your wide variety of shopping choices will include:
on Thursday, October 5th. The second is scheduled for Batched and Cured Soap Shop; Curating Goodness; Deep
Thursday, November 2nd, and the third is set for Thursday, Purpose Jewelry; Evolution Studio; Funky Little Charms;
December 14th. All are held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Gifts from Gaia Crystal Shop; I Heard You Can Draw; JML
“Enjoy this new opportunity to meet up in Downtown Designs; KMA Designs from Kelly; Mom Squad Clothing;
Boca! Our Night Markets will feature a diverse range of Naranjashopy; One Love Minerals; Redwine Clothing
local businesses under the stars in a casual atmosphere Company; Sand in Your Shoes; Sewperfect; The Spiritual
where you can do a little shopping, have a drink, grab Tree 111; Trish’s Shabby Chic Gift Store, and Zely Souza
something to eat or just relax and enjoy the live music,” Resin Art.
said Richard Mahler, Community Events Coordinator for For more information, a list of Night Market vendors,
the City of Boca Raton. and for details on City happenings, visit www.myboca.us/
Among the food options will be offerings from Cousins CommunityEvents.