Editor's note: Items or corrections to be published in the Social Calendar must be submitted by e-mail or in writing on the organization's letterhead. If submitted on paper, list each event on a separate piece of paper. If submitted by e-mail, do noat use attachments. Please include your name and phone number, in case we have questions about your event. Send letters to Shannon Donnelly, Society Editor, Palm Beach Daily News, 265 Royal Poinciana Way, Palm Beach, FL 33480; fax to (561) 655-4594; or e-mail: sdonnelly@pbdailynews.com. Deadline for Sunday publication is noon Wednesday.
AUGUST
5
Kiwanis Club of Palm Beach — Luncheon with guest speaker Kevin Johns, economic development director of Palm Beach County; noon at The Breakers. Charles Smith, chairman. 603-9955.
7
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation — Luncheon and summer intern graduation; noon at The Ritz-Carlton. 805-8733.
13
Urban League of Palm Beach County — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. 833-1461.
20
Lupus Foundation — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. Kathleen Laca, chairwoman. 279-8606.
27
Friends of Abused Children — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. Cory Rubel, chairman. (772) 283-7652.
SEPTEMBER
3
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. Darby Collins, chairwoman. 775-9954.
10
Locks of Love — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. Lauren Kukkamaa, chairwoman. 963-1677.
17
Girl Scouts of America/Palm Glades Council — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. Denise Burnside, chairwoman. 427-0174.
24
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Gift gathering party for Arthur's Jam; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. 683-9965.
OCTOBER
1
Arthritis Foundation — Celebrity bartender event; 6-8 p.m. at Amici. Susie Rhodes, chairwoman. 833-1133.
4
South Florida Science Museum — Young Friends and Families event Nova Royale: Pharaoh's Mystique; 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach Croquet Center. Heather Greenhill and Virginia Oatley, chairwomen. 370-7740.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Arthur's Jam Back in Black; 7 p.m. at Ragtops. Julie Fiedor, chairwoman; Jack Fiedor, chairman. 683-9965.
10
Folke Peterson Wildlife Foundation — Celebrity bartender event; 6 p.m. at Amici. Ellen Horton, chairwoman. 793-2473.
15
Rotary Club — Palm Beach Flagler celebrity bartender event; 6 p.m. at Amici. Lee Gordon, chairman. 833-2233.
23
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception with guest speaker Xenia Dormandy; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
25
Boy Scouts of America/Gulfstream Council — Scout's Honor dinner dance and auction; at The Mar-a-Lago Club. 694-8585, Ext. 241.
29
Cardinal Newman High School — Celebrity bartender event; 6 p.m. at Amici. Mary Martin, chairwoman. 644-5489.
30
Tri-County Humane Society — Celebrity bartender event; 6 p.m. at Amici. Terry Mersentes, chairwoman. 533-0061.
Comprehensive AIDS Program — Le Diner Rouge and CAPPY awards; 6:30 p.m. at The Colony. Tom Miller and Allan Reyes, chairman; Michael Crimi, honorary chairman; Barbara Crimi, honorary chairwoman. 472-3022.
31
Ann Norton Sculpture Garden — Gentlemen of the Garden's annual Devil's Night party; 7 p.m at the garden. Costume.
NOVEMBER
1
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation — Gift-gathering for the River of Grass gala; 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach Zoo. 805-8733.
5
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League — Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival; 6 p.m. at 150 Worth. 366-1226.
6
Tri-County Humane Society — Luncheon to honor preview party committee; noon at Trevini, 150 Worth Ave. By invitation. (561) 547-9949.
Palm Beach Flagler Rotary — A Night with Indiana Jones at The Zoo. 799-6154.
8
Rosarian Academy — Destination RA dinner dance and auction at The Breakers. Suzanne Benz and Amy Quattlebaum, chairwomen; Barbara Benz, honorary chairwoman; John Benz, honorary chairman. By invitation. 832-5131, Ext. 240.
10
Children's Home Society — Reception honoring Ultimate Dinner Party supporters; 6 p.m. at a private home. Ruth Baum, Alicia Blodgett, Trish Donnelley, Pamella Dupuis, Linda Salandra Dweck, chairwomen emeriti; Thomas Quick, chairman emeritus. By invitation. 868-4316.
13
Big Brothers/Big Sisters — Annual luncheon; 11 a.m. at the Beach Club. Margo Kohlhoff, chairwoman. 779-8698.
19
Children's Home Society — Ultimate Dinner Party. Ruth Baum, Alicia Blodgett, Trish Donnelley, Pamella Dupuis, and Linda Salandra Dweck, chairwomen emeriti; Thomas Quick, chairman emeritus. By invitation. 868-4316.
20
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception with guest speaker Robert Amsterdam; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
21
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — Dinner honoring Dress Circle and Corporate Partner members; 6 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion. RitaStein, chairwoman. 651-4320.
23
American Heart Association — Kickoff reception for the 54th annual Palm Beach Heart Ball; 6 p.m. at Renato's. 697-6657.
25
International Society of Palm Beach — Season kickoff cocktail reception and patrons' dinner at Club Colette. Hermé deWyman Miro, chairwoman; Helen Rose, Jeanne Fogel and Hannah Kamin, co-chairwomen; James King and Marvin Kamin, co-chairmen. By invitation.
29
Leaders in Furthering Education (LIFE) — Fifteenth annual Lady in Red gala; 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers. Lois Pope, Petra Levin and Suzi Goldsmith, chairwomen; Mary Montgomery, honorary chairwoman. (561) 865-0955.
DECEMBER
3
Schepens Eye Research Institute — Vision of Beauty luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Colleen Bain, Linda Salandra Dweck, Kay Lyons, Michele Millard, Anne Moran, Monika Preston, Nancy Raquet, Laurie Silvers Sandra Krakoff and Andrea Stark, chairwomen; Judith Murat Grubman, Kathryn Vecellio and Hermé deWyman Miro, honorary chairwomen. (877) 724-3736.
KidSanctuary Campus — Luncheon tea; 11:30 a.m. at The Chesterfield. Arnelle Kendall, chairwoman. By invitation. 653-8274.
4
Museum of Lifestyle and Fashion History — The Palm Beach Luncheon with guest speaker Ira Niemark; 11:30 a.m. at The Colony. (561) 243-2662.
American Friends of the Hebrew University — Sixth annual scholarship luncheon with guest speaker Paula Zahn; noon at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Roberta Bogen, Sherry Endelson, Roberta Kozloff and Laurie Silvers, chairwomen. (561) 750-8585.
6
Arthur R. Marshall Foundation — Annual River of Grass gala; 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton. Sydelle Meyer, honorary chairwoman; Roberta Drey and Joyce McLendon, chairwomen; Bobbi Horwich and Bernadette Shaloub, co-chairwomen. 805-8733.
March of Dimes — Seventeenth annual Glitz gala; 7 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Elizabeth Belkin, Maria Brown and Leslie Linder, chairwomen; Benjamin McFarland, junior chairman; Christina Matthews, junior chairwoman. 684-0102.
7
Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults — Annual Soiree at Club Colette. Pat Johnson, chairwoman; Dick Johnson, chairman. By invitation. 655-7266.
Norton Museum of Art — Children's holiday party; at the museum. Sara McCann and Shelley Menin, chairwomen. 832-5196.
Israel Cancer Association USA — Annual membership brunch with guest speaker Charles R. Bronfman; at the Four Seasons Resort. By invitation. 832-9277.
8
Take Stock in Children — Cocktail reception; 6-8 p.m. at the home of Ruby Rinker. Etonella Christlieb, chairwoman; Ruby Rinker, honorary chairwoman; Emilia Fanjul and Christine Curtis, co-chairwomen. By invitation. 582-3765, Ext. 11.
School of the Arts Foundation — Guild musical luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at Club Colette. Dorothy Lappin, chairwoman; Simon Benson Offit, chairman. 805-6298.
9
Palm Beach Round Table — Luncheon with guest speaker Tim Luke; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Claire Chasanoff, chairwoman; Sheldon Lenahan, chairman; Etonella Christlieb, co-chairwomen. 832-6418.
10
YWCA Harmony House — Annual luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Breakers. Karen Swanson, chairwoman; Teri Wolofsky, co-chairwoman. 640-0050, Ext. 134.
Historical Society of Palm Beach County — Seventh annual Archival Evening; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Lillian Volk, honorary chairwoman; Ross Meltzer and Mark Stevens, chairmen; Lee Bierly and Chris Drake, co-chairmen. 832-4164, Ext. 103.
11
MorseLife — Silver Anniversary Ball; at The Breakers. Vicki Loring and Judy Messing, chairwomen. 242-4661.
American Red Cross — Cocktail reception honoring 52nd annual Red Cross Ball; at the home of Susan and Dom Telesco. By invitation. 650-9137.
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception with guest speaker Erin Anderson; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
12
FoundCare — A Votre Sante cocktail party; 6:30 p.m. under the tent at Market Salamander. Sheila Johnson and Pamela Fiori, honorary chairwomen; Sandra Thompson, chairwoman; Mona de Sayve and Elizabeth Finkle Sans, junior chairwomen. 651-4548.
Hospice of Palm Beach County — Reception honoring Jay Robert Lauer Golf Tournament; at The Breakers. Matt Lauer, honorary chairman; Vicki Rautbord, chairwoman. 642-6888 or 494-6884.
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach — Annual membership luncheon; noon at The Breakers. 832-0731.
13
Hospice of Palm Beach County — Ermenegildo Zegna Evening at The Breakers. Matt Lauer, honorary chairman; Vicki Rautbord, chairwoman. 642-6888 or 494-6884.
14
Autism Project of Palm Beach County — Sixth annual Renaissance Dinner for Autism; 6:30 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Angus Donnelley, honorary chairman; Pamela Minelli Busto, chairwoman; Richard Busto, chairman. (561) 748-3299.
15
Chaines des Rotisseurs — Christmas holiday dinner and induction dinner at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Brenda Nestor Castellano, bailli. (954) 455-5954.
17
Palm Beach Round Table — Cocktail reception with guest speaker Carl Domino; at the home of Suzi Goldsmith. Hermé deWyman Miro and Etonella Christlieb, co-chairwomen. By invitation. 832-6418.
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — Dessert reception honoring annual Friends and Young Friends; 6:30 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion. 651-4320.
19
Brigham & Women's Hospital — Dinner dance to benefit the Daniel E. Ponton Fund for the Neurosciences; 7:30 p.m. at Club Colette. By invitation.
20
International Society of Palm Beach — A Salute to Vienna dinner dance at the Beach Club. Hermé deWyman Miro, chairwoman; Florence De George and Helen DeVos, honorary chairwomen; Lawrence De George and Richard DeVos, honorary chairmen. 832-4200.
30
American Red Cross — Young Friends beach party at The Mar-a-Lago Club. By invitation.
JANUARY 2009
9
Alzheimer's Community Care — Carnival In Rio gala at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Geri Morrow, chairwoman; Frank Morrow, chairman; Hermé deWyman Miro, honorary chairwoman. 683-2700.
Norton Museum of Art — Luncheon and fashion show honoring benefactors and sponsors; at a private home. 832-5196.
10
Palm Beach Police Foundation — Annual Policeman's Ball at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Black tie. Jana Scarpa, chairwoman; John Scarpa, chairman. 820-8118.
Brandeis University — Annual Palm Beach dinner; 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach Country Club. By invitation.
11
Cleveland Clinic Florida Health & Wellness Center — Cocktail reception honoring dinner dance chairwomen, honorary chairwomen and honorary vice chairman; at a private residence. By invitation. Patrick Park, chairman. 837-6501.
12
Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper (HOW) — Time is of the Essence luncheon with guest speaker Ian Jacobs; at the Flagler Museum. Patricia Cook and Kit Pannill, chairwomen; Mary Schott, honorary chairwoman. 833-6333.
13
School of the Arts Foundation — Guild musical luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Dorothy Lappin, chairwoman; Simon Benson Offit, chairman. 805-6298.
14
Palm Beach Round Table — Luncheon with guest speaker Ambassador Said Jawad; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Harris Fried, chairman; Etonella Christlieb, co-chairwoman. 832-6418.
Starkey Hearing Foundation — Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the home of Vi Werner. Felice Kronfeld, chairwoman. By invitation. 586-3081.
Israel Cancer Association USA — Cocktail reception honoring gala chairwomen, chairmen and host committee; at Tracy Dara Kamenstein boutique on Worth Avenue. By invitation 832-9277.
15
Tri-County Humane Society — Preview party for the Palm Beach Winter Antiques Show; 6 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza. Suzi Goldsmith, B. Jaye Pilotte and Gail Worth, chairwomen; Etonella Christlieb, honorary chairwoman. (561) 483-4047.
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception with guest speaker Akbar Ahmed; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
16
Hospice Foundation of Palm Beach County — Hospice Evening 2009 champagne fashion show and dinner dance; at The Breakers. Anita Hamilton Michaels and Stephanie Ribakoff, chairwomen. Black tie. By invitation. 832-8585.
17
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — Forty-second annual Sixty-Five Roses Ball; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Black tie. Moira Wolofsky Fiore, chairwoman. 683-9965.
18
American Friends of The Hebrew University — Annual Leadership Educational Forum (ALEF) breakfast, symposium and luncheon at the Four Seasons Resort.
21
Opportunity Inc. — Fashion show and luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Susan Wellmeier, chairwoman.
22
American Cancer Society — Cocktail reception honoring A New York Minute gala's honorary chairwoman Dame Celia Lipton Farris and chairwoman Patty Myura; at a private home. Patrick Park, chairman. By invitation. 655-3449.
Planned Parenthood — Dinner dance; 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Christine Curtis and Sandy Heine, honorary chairwoman. (800) 225-1540.
23
Palm Beach Zoo — Dinner dance; 7:30 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Frances Scaife, honorary chairwoman; Diana Ecclestone, chairwoman; Tom Quick, chairman; Mary Freitas, vice chairwoman; Charlene Nederlander and Mia Matthews, co-chairwomen; Mark Freitas, vice chairman. Black tie. 533-0887.
Norton Museum of Art — Premier Event. Annie Falk, chairwoman. 832-5196.
24
Gratitude House — Inaugural Gratitude House gala Cabaret Evening at The Colony. Kim Koslow and Linda Kane, chairwomen. 833-6826.
25
American Friends of Magen David Adom — Annual gala at The Breakers. 835-0510.
26
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — Forum luncheon; noon at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Saundra DiMaggio Dreikorn and Hermé deWyman Miro, chairwomen. 515-1527.
27
KidSanctuary Campus — It's a Bling Thing luncheon; 10:30 a.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. By invitation. Mia Matthews, chairwoman; Tricia Burt and Karen Swanson, chairwomen. 653-8274.
Palm Beach Round Table — Reception; 6-8 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Hermé deWyman Miro, chairwoman. 832-6418.
28
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science — Focus on the Future dinner dance; 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton. By invitation. (561) 210-8440.
29
Food for the Poor — Fine Wines and Hidden Treasures gala; at The Ritz-Carlton. Cathie Fanjul, chairwoman; Andres Fanjul, chairman; Arlette Gordon, honorary chairwoman; Robert Gordon, honorary chairman. (954) 427-2222, Ext. 6585.
American Friends of the Israel Museum — Annual Palm Beach benefit at the homes of Bob Meister and Dot and James Patterson. Ruth Baum, Sherry Endelson, and Cheryl Minikes, chairwomen; Sylvia Olnick, Barbara Deane, Andrea Stark and Lois Zelman, honorary chairwomen. (212) 997-5611.
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County — Major gifts event at The Breakers. Marilyn Katz, chairwoman; Stanley Katz, chairman. 478-0700.
30
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County —Annual gala at The Breakers.
31
American Red Cross — International Red Cross Ball at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Nancy Ellison Rollnick, chairwoman; William Rollnick, chairman. White tie and decorations. By invitation.
American Friends of the Hebrew University — Sixth annual Palm Beach gala honoring Louise and Mike Stein; 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers. Ann Fromer, chairwoman; Robert Fromer, chairman. (561) 750-8585.
Le Club InterContinental — Noche de Carnaval en Colombia at the Beach Club. Virginia Pellitieri, chairwoman; Bandi Gilley, Xiomara Ordonez and Lupita Conde, co-chairwomen. By invitation.
FEBRUARY 2009
1
Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation — Fourth annual dinner dance at Club Colette. Dorothy Kohl and Lori Gendelman, chairwomen; Mamie Walton, honorary international chairwoman; Sandy Heine, Susan Keenan, Brantley Knowles and Mary Webster, honorary chairwomen. (888) 944-4408.
5
Anti-Defamation League — Palm Beach dinner at The Breakers. Black tie. (561) 988-2919.
6
American Cancer Society — Fifty-first annual Cancer Ball A New York Minute; 7 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Dame Celia Lipton Farris, honorary chairwoman; Patrick Park, honorary chairman; Patty Myura, chairwoman. 655-3449.
7
Norton Museum of Art — Bal des Arts. Paula Cook, chairwoman; Mark Cook, chairman. 832-5196.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation — Annual Gem of an Evening gala at The Breakers. Melissa Parker, chairwoman; Howard Parker, chairman. Black tie. By invitation. 686-7701.
Lupus Foundation of America — Dinner dance Black and White Disco Ball; 6:30 pm at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Stacie Weisman, chairwoman. (561) 279-8606.
8
Israel Cancer Association USA — Annual gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation. 832-9277.
9
Palm Beach Habilitation Center — Eighteenth annual Hab-a-Hearts Luncheon at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Pat Schweikart, chairwoman; Linda Reichenstein, co-chairwoman. 965-8500.
School of the Arts Foundation — Guild musical luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Colony. Dorothy Lappin, chairwoman; Simon Benson Offit, chairman. 805-6298.
Share Our Strength — A Tasteful Pursuit dinner and auction at Café Boulud. Nadine Allen and Rosa Feeney, chairwomen; Daniel Boulud and Zach Bell, chairmen. (202) 478-6528.
International Society of Palm Beach — Cocktail reception honoring president and patrons at the home of Lorrain and Malcolm Hall. By invitation.
10
Palm Beach Round Table — Luncheon with guest speaker Harry Orf of Scripps Florida; 11:30 a.m. at The Colony. Hermé deWyman Miro, chairwoman; George Elmore, chairman; Etonella Christlieb, co-chairwoman. 832-6418.
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — Reception and dinner honoring founder, grand sponsor, sponsor and patron members of the Dress Circle; 5:30 p.m. at the Cohen Pavilion. 651-4320.
11
211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast — Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at Club Colette. Lynn Brodsky, chairwoman. 383-1144.
Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties — Celebration of Philanthropy dinner dance; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. Brantley Knowles, chairwoman; Jean Matthews, co-chairwomen; Peter I.C. Knowles II, chairman; William Matthews, co-chairmen; Christina Matthews, junior chairwoman; Benjamin S. Macfarland III, junior chairman. By invitation. 659-6800.
12
American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic — Concert and dinner at a private home. Sara Fabrikant and Luce Churchill, chairwomen; Charles Fabrikant and Winston Churchill, chairmen. (800) 422-3476.
American Ireland Fund — Annual Emerald Isle dinner dance at The Breakers. Hillie Mahoney, chairwoman. (212) 213-1166.
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception with guest speaker Al Santolli; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
13
Everglades Foundation — Fourth annual dinner dance honoring Carl Hiaasen; 7 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. (212) 245-6570, Ext. 41.
14
American Heart Association — Fifty-fourth annual Palm Beach Heart Ball; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation. 615-3888.
17
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — Palm Beach Wine Auction and dinner; 6:30 p.m. in the Circle Room of The Breakers. Ted Mandes, chairman. 651-4307.
18
Palm Beach Atlantic University — Women of Distinction luncheon; 11:15 a.m. at The Breakers. 803-2971.
19
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute — Pre-ball dinner at The Breakers. By invitation. Sheila Palandjian, chairwoman. 833-2080.
20
American Lung Association — Luncheon honoring the Jewels of Life gala; at Club Colette. Gail Worth and Laura Sherman, chairwomen. 659-7644.
Hope For Depression Research Foundation — Annual Palm Beach luncheon; noon at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Audrey Gruss, chairwoman. 514-3295.
21
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund — Eighteenth annual Discovery Ball; at The Breakers. Ellen Jaffe, chairwoman; Robert Jaffe, chairman; Patrick Park, vice chairman; Michele Kessler, honorary chairwoman; Howard Kessler, honorary chairman. 833-2080.
23
Palm Beach Symphony — Dinner dance at the Flagler Museum. Helen Bernstein, chairwoman; Bernadene Rand Mileti and Sandie Tuschak, co-chairwomen; Bruce Bent, honorary chairman; Audrey del Rosario, honorary international chairwoman; Hon. Enriquillo del Rosario, honorary international chairman. Black tie. By invitation. 833-3044.
25
Lighthouse International — Reception, dinner and preview evening for Posh Palm Beach; at Club Colette. Arlene Dahl, honorary chairwoman. By invitation.
26
Cleveland Clinic Florida/Health & Wellness Center West Palm Beach — Breakthrough! inaugural Palm Beach dinner dance at The Breakers. Black tie. Mickey Beyer, Minnie Pulitzer McCloskey, Diann Scaravilli and K.K. Sullivan, chairwomen; Sydell Miller and Lilly Pulitzer Rousseau, honorary chairwomen; Patrick Park, honorary chairman. By invitation. 837-6501.
27
Caron Foundation/Renaissance Institute — Fourth annual Lifesaver Gala; 7 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Petra Levin, chairwoman; Donald Trump, honorary chairman. 655-7770.
Arthritis Foundation — A Night in Valencia dinner dance at The Breakers. 833-1133.
MARCH 2009
1
American Red Cross — Nineteenth annual Polo Auction Brunch; 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Denise Alexander, chairwoman; Leslie Ginn, co-chairwoman. 833-7711.
3
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/The Jimmy Fund — Major donor dinner at a private home. By invitation. Patrick Park, chairman. 833-2080.
4
Palm Beach Dramaworks — Reception honoring gala sponsors at Nick & Johnnie's. By invitation.
5
American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science — Women of Vision luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at the Four Seasons Resort. By invitation. (561) 210-8440.
6
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach — Annual dinner dance at The Breakers. Hilary Ross, chairwoman. By invitation. 832-0731.
7
Opportunity Inc. — Annual dinner dance and auction; 6:30 p.m. at the Beach Club. Meredith Michener, honorary chairwoman; Edward Michener, honorary chairman; Carole Lembo, chairwoman; Gregory Lembo, chairman; Eleanor Lembo Ylvisaker, co-chairwoman. 712-9221.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — Annual gala; 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton. Peter Rogers, chairman. (561) 775-9954.
9
Palm Beach Round Table — Luncheon with guest speaker Anne-Renée Testa; 11:30 a.m. at The Colony. Sheila Fisher, chairwoman; Etonella Christlieb, co-chairwoman. 832-6418.
School of the Arts Foundation — Guild musical luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at Palm Beach Country Club. Dorothy Lappin, chairwoman; Simon Benson Offit, chairman. 805-6298.
11
LIFE (Leaders In Furthering Education) — International Wine Auction and Dinner; 6 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Lois Pope, Suzi Goldsmith and B Jaye Pilotte, chairwomen. (561) 865-0955.
12
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception with guest speaker Allen Lynch; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
13
Best Buddies International — Crystal Ball at The Breakers. Mark Freitas, chairman; Tom Quick, honorary chairman; Anthony Shriver, co-chairman. By invitation. (305) 374-2233, Ext. 217.
14
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute — Annual Evening of Vision gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Ari Rifkin, chairwoman; Michele Jacobs and Suzi Goldsmith, co-chairwomen. Black tie. 515-1527.
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts — Young Friends' 16th annual Reach for the Stars evening; 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center. 832-7469.
18
Palm Beach Dramaworks — So You Think You Can Act? annual benefit; 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center. Sandy Heine and Judy Messing, chairwomen. 514-4042, Ext. 9.
20
Norton Museum of Art — Reception and annual Photography Auction; at the museum. Dale Anderson, Roberta Brudner, Joan Daniels, and Aimee Harris, chairwomen; Doug Anderson, Richard Brudner, Lee Daniels and Tommy Morrison, chairmen. 832-5196.
Le Club InterContinental — Song of India at the Beach Club. Irene Porter, chairwoman; Bandi Gilley, co-chairwoman. By invitation.
21
The Able Trust — Royal Russia gala; 6 p.m. at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Paul Martinelli, chairman. 296-5239.
23
Palm Beach Round Table — Reception with guest speaker Alfred Fiandaca; 6 p.m. at the home of Gloria McCarthy. Dyanne Tosi, chairwoman; Etonella Christlieb, co-chairwoman. By invitation.
24
Palm Beach Opera — Annual Guild luncheon at The Mar-a-Lago Club. Elizabeth Bowden and Cathy Solomon, chairwomen; Arlette Gordon, honorary chairwoman. 820-4888.
25
Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts – Annual gala dinner dance following 7 p.m. performance of An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin; at the Cohen Pavilion. Black tie. Laurie Silvers, chairwoman, Kathryn Vecellio, honorary chairwoman. 651-4320.
26
The Center for Family Services — Eleventh annual Old Bags Luncheon; 10:30 a.m. at The Breakers. Erin McGould and Amie Swan, chairwoman; Mary Freitas, honorary chairwoman. 616-1269.
28
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County — Annual Barefoot on the Beach dinner dance at the Breakers Beach Club.
APRIL 2009
4
Palm Beach Round Table — America The Beautiful dinner dance; 7 p.m. at the Beach Club. Hermé deWyman Miro, honorary chairwoman; Elizabeth Bowden, and Kathryn Vecellio, chairwomen. 832-6418.
16
World Affairs Council of the Florida Palm Beaches — Reception; 6 p.m. at The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. 236-1825.
MAY 2009
8
Palm Healthcare Foundation — Annual dinner and Nursing Distinction awards; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Susan Acocella and Silvia Stradi, chairwomen; Joey Bulfin, honorary chairwoman. 833-6333.
SUMMER CALENDAR
CAPE COD
August
7 — Summer Follies party to benefit the Palm Beach Theater Guild; 6 p.m. at the Wianno Club, Osterville, Mass. Kathleen Splaine-Dolan, Florence Flynn and Maureen Cronin, chairwomen; Charles Lanigan, chairman. 366-8980 or www.pbtheaterguild.org.
THE HAMPTONS
August
14 — Hamptons Beach Bash to benefit Best Buddies International; 6:30 p.m. at a private residence in Water Mill. Tatiana Platt and Ann Hearst McInerney, chairwomen; Campion Platt and Jay McInerney, chairmen. (202) 824-0439 or HilaryStephens@bestbuddies.org.
MAINE
August
5 — Winslow Homer Party to benefit the Palm Beach Theater Guild; 6 p.m. at a private residence in Prout's Neck. Vicki Halmos and Patricia Legere, chairwomen; David Legere and Nick Halmos, chairmen. By invitation. 651-1015 or info@PBTheaterGuild.org.
NEWPORT
August
8 — Preview party for the Newport Antiques Show to benefit the Newport Historical Society and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County; at St. George's School. Anne F. Hamilton, chairwoman. (401) 846-2669 or www.newportantiques show.com.
15 — Tiffany Ball black-tie gala to benefit the Preservation Society of Newport County; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. (401) 847-1000, Ext. 140.
27 — Annual garden party to benefit the landscaping fund; 5-7 p.m. in the garden of Redwood Library. (401) 847-0295, Ext. 115, or www.redwoodlibrary.org.
NEW YORK
September
18 — Annual Fete de Swifty to benefit the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City; 6 p.m. under the tent at 73rd and Lexington. (212) 573-6933 or www.nyc.gov/fund.
22 — Kickoff cocktail reception for Posh Palm Beach to benefit Lighthouse International; 6-8 p.m. at Le Cirque. By invitation. 386-0858.
SARATOGA
August
5 — Lend An Ear luncheon and earring auction to benefit the YMCA of Saratoga; 11 a.m. in the Hall of Springs at Saratoga Spa State Park. Margie Rotchford and Natalie Sillery, co-chairwomen. (518) 583-9622 or www.ymcasaratoga.org.
