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Singer Profile

ArtFest By The Sea At Juno Beach,

Presented By Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center

Celebrates 35th Anniversary With A Focus On Sustainability And Coastal Conservation

The 35th anniversary of initiatives like the Recycle
ArtFest by the Sea at Juno Right program educating
Beach, presented by Palm attendees on responsible
Beach Gardens Medical waste disposal and efforts to
Center, was a resounding protect marine life through
success, drawing tens of conservation exhibits at
thousands of art lovers, Loggerhead Marinelife
community members, and Center. These efforts reinforce
environmental advocates ArtFest by the Sea’s role in
for a weekend of creativity not only celebrating art but
and conservation along the also preserving the natural
stunning coastline. beauty that makes the area so
The festival’s commitment unique.
to sustainability was on
full display this year, with Singer Profile on page 2 Melissa Dacunha, Davin Lau, Amanda Blanchard

Singer SPotlight Charity event

BallenIsles Charities Fashion With A Purpose:

Foundation Awards Record 1000 NORTH Hosts Sold-Out

$1,475,000 In Grants To 61 Luncheon Benefiting

Local Organizations’ Programs Place Of Hope

The BallenIsles Charities Foundation, made up of members and residents of On Thursday, Feb.
BallenIsles Country Club, recently announced that 61 not-for-profit and civic 6, 1000 NORTH and
organizations’ programs serving the local Palm Beach County community are recipients Sherrye Sammons Fenton
of financial grants totaling a record $1,475,000. Since the Foundation’s inception in hosted a “For the Love
2011, more than $9.7 million has been awarded to benefit local Palm Beach County of Fashion” luncheon
community organizations. benefiting Place of
The funds raised are a credit to the generosity of BallenIsles residents, local Hope. Guests enjoyed
businesses and corporate sponsors, contributions from volunteers, as well as a luxurious, three-
BallenIsles club management and the community association management. Each of course prix fixe lunch
and a runway show with
Singer Spotlight on page 2 clothing from the modern
fashion brand STAUD.
Sponsored by LifeWave,
the event featured live
music by the talented
saxophonist Eirinn
Abu and a trunk show
showcasing jewelry pieces Hillary Laros, Dr. Nicolas Perricone, Sherrye Sammons
from Emily & Ashley. Fenton, Gina Franano

Charity Event on page 4