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Pinot And Picasso: Unveiling The 2024 Art For Living Calendar

By Glenna Parris host, Bill Lichtenberger.
Helping People Succeed’s Pinot and Picasso, An Evening Emcee Darcy Weir shared
of Fine Wine and Art, celebrated 10 years of distinction her personal volunteer
while unveiling the 2024 Art for Living Calendar at Harbour experience with Helping
Ridge Yacht & Country Club on Nov. 18. People Succeed and noted
Artists displayed their calendar pieces in addition that, in the end, as she
to several other paintings available for purchase at the learned from one of the
popular event. Artists include Kirsty Smith Innis, Marian clients with disabilities,
Vitale, Charles T. White, Susan Clifford, Stacy Weller we are all winners.
Ranieri, Pat Hoshino, Dan Mackin, Patrice Scott, Don Major sponsors included
MacIntosh, Sharon Ferina, Pamela Patterson, Sue Ann host Bill Lichtenberger,
Mosley-Saleeby, Holly Cannon and Laura DeBerard. Celebrities Fore Kids
Fullhouse Entertainment livened up the room as nearly sponsored by Marlene
200 guests were greeted with an extravagant silent auction Filer, Allen Herskowitz, Marlene Filer and Eileen
while sipping cocktails. Guests were later seated in a Bob Weissman, John and Morris
formal setting for a delectable plated dinner served with Standing: Dorothy Liddle, Melody Floyd, Bob Crandall, Suzy
wine pairings. Sponsors were recognized as well as event Hutcheson; Seated: Ray Floyd Pinot And Picasso on page 3
Education Foundation Of Martin County

Announces Teacher Of The Year Award Winners

The Education Foundation of Martin County announced Perry is currently a fifth grade teacher of gifted students
its Teacher of the Year winners during a special celebration at Crystal Lake Elementary. He began teaching there in 2017.
on Nov. 3 at the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Event Center. He also serves as the head coach of the Anderson Middle
Joshua Perry of Crystal Lake Elementary School took top School girls’ basketball team and an assistant coach of South
honors and was named the 2023/24 Martin County Teacher Fork High School’s girls’ flag football team.
of the Year. He will go on to represent Martin County in “Having a positive impact on the next generation is what
the state competition to become the Florida Department of inspires me,” said Perry. “I consider myself a beacon of light
Education’s Teacher of the Year. for my students – not out of arrogance, but out of joyful
Devin Carlson, partner and general manager of Audi acceptance of the onus that comes with this profession.”
Stuart, Infiniti Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart, the event Kastanias began teaching at Treasure Coast Classical
sponsor, presented Perry with his award. Academy in 2019 as a fifth grade teacher and now teaches
The Education Foundation also recognized Joy Kastanias upper school literature to middle school students.
of the Treasure Coast Classical Academy, who won the She said, “There are many things I could cite that provide
middle school category, and Kyle Gorton of South Fork High Martin County School District’s Teacher of the Year winner inspiration to me as an educator, however, it is the interaction
School, the high school category winner. In all, there were Joshua Perry of Crystal Lake Elementary School and Devin with students that motivates me the most. Middle schoolers are
24 nominees competing for the top spots. Carlson, partner and general manager of Audi Stuart, Infiniti incredibly funny, creative, and often offer insight I cannot see.”
In addition, Bessey Creek Elementary won the Spirit Award, Stuart and Alfa Romeo Stuart, the event sponsor. Photo by
which was based on its theme, costumes, props and enthusiasm. Doreen Poreba Education Foundation Of Martin County on page 6
ArtsFest 2024 … What’s New?

By Jackie Holfelder reputation of the participating artists. But it doesn’t end there.
ArtsFest has been dazzling the Treasure Coast since 1988. Music, kids’ activities presented by community organizations,
The 2024 version promises to continue the tradition … with student art, the Chopped competition, and other events will
some special new twists to add to the excitement. ensure that ArtsFest will maintain its award-winning image.
Set for Feb. 10 to 11 at East Ocean Boulevard and Southeast Tourism Society highlighted ArtsFest as one of
Memorial Park in downtown Stuart, ArtsFest will run from 20 events not to be missed from across the entire Southeast
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. United States.
Born of a desire by MartinArts to promote and celebrate local Watch talented students and professional artists create
arts and culture, ArtsFest brings the community together every outstanding chalk art that is a part of a grant from the
year. The fine arts are the backbone of the event, thanks to the State of Florida, division of arts and culture to bring new
art educational experiences
to middle school students,
which expands MartinArts
programming into this Entertainers at 2023 ArtsFest
vital age range. Schools
and community groups will Sunday will feature “Art Speaks,” in which a dozen-
compete for awards for plus in-person competitors will be vying for the best
works that will be created spoken word poetry award. Judges will be selected from
on Saturday morning and
judged on Sunday afternoon. ArtsFest 2024 … What’s New? on page 3