Page 4 - Palm City Spotlight - September '24

Page 4, Palm City Spotlight

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Food And Spirits Festival from page 1
Co., Frazier Creek Brewing, and more. Get a taste of and
sample wines, liquor, and food from over 20 restaurants
serving all cuisines throughout and surrounding Martin ‘Voyage To America’ With The This spring, Soroptimist International of Stuart (SIS) was
County. Restaurants include Ellie’s Downtown Deli, Culver’s able to present three women with 2024 awards at their Awards
of Stuart, Bolay, Duffy’s, Fork in the Road, Colab Kitchen, Martin County Genealogical Dinner in May.
and District Table and Bar, to name a few. There will be so On August 15, the application portal for the 2024 Live
much to enjoy in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Guests Society Your Dream Awards opened and the enrollment process –
will also enjoy a chance to win fabulous prizes in the raffle! which is completely online – couldn’t be simpler.
The online auction opens October 1 through October 8 and Many of our European ancestors sailed to America during The parameters for the Live Your Dream Award specify
will include incredible items and experiences. the 19th and 20th centuries, leaving their countries of origin that the recipient must be a primary breadwinner for themself
In honor of the 120-year celebration, the Doris M. Carter for the promise of a new life across the ocean. At the Martin and their dependents, be attending an undergraduate degree
Foundation is pleased to offer Big Brothers Big Sisters of County Genealogical Society’s (MCGS) October meeting, program or a vocational skills training program, and have a
Palm Beach and Martin Counties a special gift: a $10,000 professional genealogist Katherine R. Willson will discuss the financial need.
matching gift. All donations received leading up to the Big full range of these journeys Recent winners have used their monetary awards at
Taste and through the event will be matched. including preparations made local schools such as IRSC and Keiser University to pursue
prior to emigrating, the major degrees and careers in nursing, digital media, health care
European departure ports and management, and social work, among other fields.
American arrival ports, life Eligible applicants can submit their application between
aboard the ships and, finally, August 15 – November 15.
the process of being admitted Ultimately, a Live Your Dream Awards finalist has the
into the United States. Willson potential to receive up to $16,000 to help offset tuition costs,
will present via Zoom. purchase books, get transportation, or find reliable childcare
A genealogy educator for so she can worry less about how to pay her bills and focus
more than 25 years, Katherine on reaching her dreams.
Willson lectures at regional For more information or to apply for a Live Your Dream
and national genealogy events Katherine R. Willson Award online, visit www.soroptimistofstuart.org.
and is a full-time researcher for Photo provided by Soroptimist of Stuart
private clients. She is founder and past president of the Virtual
“This event helps us connect hundreds of young people Genealogical Association, past president of the Michigan
with a caring mentor and bring them more fully into our Genealogical Council and past board member of the Association
communities. In the next year, we aim to reach even more of Professional Genealogists. Willson also has coordinated and
because young people in our community need a mentor and taught courses for the Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy.
have yet to experience this life-changing relationship,” said Free and open to the public, the meeting will be at the Blake
Yvette Flores, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Road in Stuart, from 1 to 3 p.m.,
Sponsors Include Publix Super Markets Charities, Atlantic Friday, Oct. 18. The meeting begins with social time followed
Aviation Stuart, Coastal Building Contractors, LLC, Morgan by a short business meeting; the presentation is at 2 p.m. If
Stanley, Phillip DeBerard, Go Local Electric, Echo Fine you can’t attend the meeting in person, it will be available on
Properties, FIS Outdoor, Hunter Industries FX Luminaire, Zoom. For registration details, go to mcgsfl.org/events.
Sunbelt Rentals, Positive Behavior Supports Corp., Rehmann, The Martin County Genealogical Society offers a variety
Terrance Riley Irrigation, Kamrell Windows & Doors, Inc., of services at the Genealogy Room in the Blake Library
Bayview Construction Services, FPL, Hubbard Radio, and including an extensive research library, access to several
The Stuart Magazine. genealogy websites and assistance from MCGS volunteers. 2024 award winners
Tickets: Pre-sale tickets are $65, and after September 13, For more information about membership, activities and
tickets will be $70 for general admission, and guests wanting services go to mcgsfl.org. Council On Aging Martin
to buy tickets on the day of the event will pay $85 at the door.
Reserved VIP tables will also be available. Guests may purchase Time To Apply For Live Your Expands Senior Dining
VIP tables for $500. VIP tables include exclusive early entrance
access for four people to our VIP party with catered tastings Dream Awards Program In Hobe Sound
from 5 to 6 p.m., a reserved table with four chairs, two drinks
tickets, bonus raffle items, and a complimentary gift bag. The By Jackie Holfelder Clients of the Council on Aging Martin’s Senior Dining
VIP table includes four tickets, a complimentary gift bag, and Since 1972, Soroptimist International’s Live Your Dream Program call it “the perfect antidote to loneliness.” The
bonus raffle tickets. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased Awards program has been helping women who are working to program provides free or low-cost meals to seniors every
online at http://mentorbig.org/events, http://bigtaste.givesmart. better their lives through additional schooling and skills training. weekday at sites in Jensen Beach, Indiantown, Stuart and
com, or text Big Taste2024 to 76278. The financial support they receive often makes the now Hobe Sound.
About Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And difference in allowing them to continue with the education
Martin Counties that is so precious to them. Club News on page 5
BBBSA provides children facing adversity aged 6 to 18
with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models.
Since 1986, the organization has provided mentors to
children in Martin County and, since July 2010, in Palm Are You Ready Hurricane?
Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA)
recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of
the 35 best-performing agencies nationwide. Recently, this For The Next Storm?
chapter was awarded the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
(BBBSA) Growth Award for program excellence in 2023. The
Growth Award recognizes agencies that have demonstrated No Air Conditioning?
growth in the number of (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”) who No Refrigeration?
are matched through the program, year over year. In the past
year, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin FREE
Counties has served 446 youth and grown its local services 10% OFF
by 7 percent. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more. 7 Year Warranty
Calendar Listing: on Select Air Cooled Of A Service Call*
5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 – Big Brothers Big Standby Generators*
Sisters – Big Taste of Martin County at Atlantic Aviation $ 350 $ 1,000
This event brings the community together for an evening
of fun, food, spirits, craft beer, desserts, music, and more for a One-Time OFF
worthy cause. Tickets are $65 until September 13, then $70, and Maintenance* Install*
$85 at the door. VIP tables of four are $500. For more information, *Must show coupons. Call for details.
visit http://mentorbig.org/events or text BigTaste to 76278.
2023 Event and Award photos by Liz McKinley 561.774.7714
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