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Section B

Holiday Happenings

Palm Beach North Chamber Of Commerce Hosts

Annual Holiday Mixer, Raising Funds For

Literacy Efforts In Our Public Schools

The Palm Beach North Chamber
of Commerce celebrated the season
in style last week at The Gardens
Mall during its Annual Holiday
Mixer. The event brought together
prominent business executives,
including Michael Mitrione and many
others, for an evening of connection,
celebration, and community impact.
This year’s Holiday Mixer was
not only a festive occasion but
also a meaningful one. Thanks to
the generosity of attendees, the
chamber raised $1,350 for the Palm
Beach North Education Foundation.
These funds will provide essential
literacy materials for an entire
classroom, supporting local students
in their educational journey and Mike Bauer, Stacey Bauer, Mark Holbert, and Corey Saban
ensuring brighter futures within our Rob Taylor, Alex Martinez Slaton, Katie Thompson, Kathleen Joy, Carrie Combes,
community. Noel Martinez Holiday Happenings on page 24

in your Community

Save The Date!

The Fourth Annual Jensen Beach Garden Expo – Bigger And Better Than Ever!
Mark Your Calendar For Saturday, March 1 From 9 a.m. To 3 p.m. It’s Free!

Join us for Jensen Beach’s What’s In Store?
favorite springtime tradition! This specialty garden show
The Jensen Beach Garden showcases the best local vendors
Expo returns on March 1, offering lush tropical plants,
from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the native species, vibrant orchids,
beautiful Indian Riverside and unique finds like succulents,
Park, in front of the Dockside Pavilion. With more parking, herbs, and outdoor art. Stock
extra food trucks, and fabulous door prizes, this year’s Expo up on gardening supplies, learn
promises a garden celebration like no other. from live presentations, enjoy
hands-on demos, and win free
door prizes donated by our
vendors throughout the day. It’s
a fun and educational day for all
plant lovers, from beginners to
seasoned pros! Presenters include
sessions on dragon fruit, edible
plants, bonsais and pests in the landscape. Thank you to our sponsors! Special thanks to Lindstrom Air
Growing Our Community Conditioning & Plumbing, and to our many generous sponsors
More than just a garden show, the expo helps our community who make this event possible.
flourish. Proceeds support college scholarships for local students Don’t miss this incredible day of plants, community, and
pursuing studies in horticulture, environmental sciences, and fun—see you at the expo!
related fields. We’re also proud to fund camp scholarships for Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check out our
kids at the Florida Oceanographic Society and the Environmental website: https://www.jensenbeachgardenclub.com/garden-expo.
Studies Center, as well as programs for Junior Master Gardeners
and the Community Gardens of the House of Hope. In Your Community on page 22