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Live Like Jake Announces

Sell-Out Of Seventh Annual Be The Light Gala

Fundraiser On October 4 At Pelican Club, Jupiter

Live Like Jake, the more perfect, and we are so grateful to the Live Like Jake Lee Petereit; The Gilbert Family; The Barone Family; The
local foundation created community for the opportunity. Based on the response, I Broadhead Family; and The McCarty Family.
in the memory of Jake know we are not alone in our enthusiasm, which bodes well For information about future events, scholarships, or the
Ro ar ke M o r r i son for support of our mission to end childhood drowning,” says foundation, please visit www.livelikejake.org or call (561)
announces that tickets to Morrison. “We have fun surprises in store, and I can’t wait 441-7611.
its upcoming “Buoys & to welcome everyone on October 4 at the Pelican Club.” About The Live Like Jake Foundation
Bourbon”-themed gala All monies raised from the fun-filled event go to support Committed to honoring the life and joy of Jake Roarke
are sold out. Live Like Jake’s mission of raising awareness for drowning Morrison, the foundation’s mission is to raise awareness for
The Seventh Annual prevention through self-rescue swim scholarships, outreach drowning prevention. Following the 2013 tragic drowning
Be the Light gala programs and financial assistance to families who have lost of their 2-year-old son, Keri Morrison and her husband
fundraiser took place a child or have a child with critical care needs. Roarke created the Live Like Jake Foundation to raise
October 4 at the elegant, waterfront Pelican Club, Jupiter. Sponsors for the night include: The Atkins Family, Life awareness for childhood drowning prevention. Partnering
Along with special libations celebrating this year’s theme, Saver Pool Fence, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR), The with other drowning prevention agencies and instructors,
the evening includes a live and silent auction, open bar, hors Weinberger Family, Counter Forced Labor Technologies, supporting other families who have experienced the same
d’oeuvres, a sumptuous dinner and dessert, dancing, awards Hobgood Estate Services, Ritter & Ramsey General and loss; providing an indoor, heated pool dedicated to infant
ceremony, and a live musical performance by country music Cosmetic Dentistry, Window Doctor, Trelles Injury Law, swimming resource (ISR) instruction, and connecting with
artist, Ricky Young. 16 Handles, The Forgatch Group – Compass, Atlantis Car their community, the foundation has been able to provide
“We are absolutely overwhelmed by the outpouring of Wash, Allyson Sullivan & Lang Realty, Nanny, Pandora, thousands of self-rescue swim scholarships and critical care
support and excitement for this year’s gala,” says Live Like Illustrated Properties and Love, Tito’s. funds around the nation.
Jake Founder, Keri Morrison. “Having our Be the Light Gala Table Sponsors: A&S Electric; Premier Pediatrics; Dr. Visit livelikejake.org and facebook.com/livelikejake and
underneath the actual beams of the lighthouse could not be Michael Connor, MD; Guardian Angel Inspections, Inc.; @livelikejake3939 on Instagram.

Feast Of Little Italy

The Galbani Feast of Little Italy returns to Abacoa in Chef Thomas Op’t Holt, and many others. Do not miss a The feast is pleased
Jupiter on November 1 to 3. taste of the free Voga wine seminars by wine connoisseurs to announce the return
The cultural festival, known for its Italian ambiance, throughout the weekend. of its fabulous Master of
national Italian American entertainers, and authentic food, Ceremonies – Virginia
will offer free admission. This year’s theme is Celebrating Sinicki, an on-air personality
Italian American Heritage and Culture. from the KVJ show on
With every step in Abacoa, visitors will find food 979WRMF. Beginning
vendors serving authentic Italian dishes—fresh pasta, Friday night, Franco Corso
sausage, peppers, arancini, braciole, and many more classic – the Voice of Romance will
dishes. Then, enjoy a not-to-be-missed Italian dessert with serenade the audience with
homemade zeppoles with powdered sugar, sfogliatella, and Italian ballads. The stage
cannoli. The Gardens Pizza and Pasta Pizza Eating Contest headliner on Friday night is
will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at 12:30 p.m. on stage. Tony Quaranti performing
The public is invited to participate. “The Sinatra Songbook.”
This year, the La Cucina Galbani Cooking stage will Saturday entertainers will perform the best of Italian ballads
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feature nationally known chefs, including Galbani Celebrity by Vanessa Racci and Italian classics by Angelo Venuto,
Chef Marco Sciortino from the hit TV show Come Dine with and all the favorites. Streetlife Serenader will headline
Me, local favorites Anthony Acampa from Fat’s Where the Saturday evening with “A Tribute to Billy Joel,” Sunday,
Flavor’s At, Nina Tomasik from Nina’s Bakery, and PGA Chef Marco Anthony Nunziata the fun continues with Avianna Rossi, Philipe Harari and
Elio Scacio known as “The Sicilian Tenor.” Headlining
will be internationally acclaimed singer Anthony Nunziata
performing “Bocelli and Beyond.”
Cheers! Salute! Toast to your Italian American heritage with
a beer, prosecco, spritz, or cocktail. The Bar Italia, Aperol Spritz
Piazza, or Voga Prosecco Lounge will be the places to be seen.
Spoil yourself and the entire family and relax in your own
private VIP villa located near the stage. Your villa includes a
large table, eight seats, and waiter/waitress service. Or enjoy
reserved stage pod seating with four chairs and a table, which
includes waiter/waitress service. Reservations are available
at Eventbrite.com.

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