collects clothing and essential items for a new ‘Pop-Up Shop’ for families in need
Boca Raton, FL (April 25, 2024) – The Junior League of Boca Raton (JLBR) has launched a new initiative, “the Essentials Closet,” addressing an urgent need in the community. Through meticulous planning and sourcing of items specifically curated, JLBR debuted its innovative pop-up shop at Place of Hopein Boca Raton on Thursday, April 4th.
More than 1,000 essentials were sourced through the fundraising efforts of JLBR, transforming Place of Hope into a trendy, custom boutique. The pop-up was stocked with women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing as well as undergarments, skincare, and home decor. Tailoring its offerings to Place of Hope residents, the initiative provided surveys ensuring personalized attention to clothing sizes and special requests to create the unique experience for those it served.
Forty-five families were able to “shop” the Essentials Closet at the Leighan and David Rinker Campus in Boca Raton, picking out a plethora of items to meet their specific needs. Additionally, Place of Hope transported several families from their Palm Beach Gardens campus, Joann’s Cottage, a family-style maternity home for at-risk women.
The Essentials Closet will expand over the next year as additional shopping opportunities are created. The Junior League of Boca Raton will partner with other nonprofits to provide the same unique shopping experience to other at-risk youth.
Daggerwing Nature Center in South County Regional Park has events for Ages 5 and above! Reservations required for all events. INTRO TO ARCHERY Saturday, May 1, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant: Learn archery from certified staff and practice on range. FISHING FUN Saturday, May 15, 10:30 a.m. Ages 8+, $10/participant: Learn the basics of freshwater fishing! Please bring a water bottle, sun protection, and closed-toed shoes that can get wet/muddy. BUTTERFLY GARDENING Saturday, May 22, 10:30 a.m.Ages 5+, $3/participant Learn all about native butterflies and discover how to attract them with a butterfly garden. RADICAL REPTILES Saturday, May 29, 10:30 a.m.Ages 5+, $3/participant Join a naturalist for a family friendly program focusing on the amazing world of reptiles!
The Science Playground, Splash Pad, walking paths, athletic fields & outdoor basketball courts at Sugar Sand Park are open for public use.
May 8th is the Eat Better Live Better 5K at South County Regional Park. There is a timed 5k, a non-timed 5k and a kids’ mile (not-timed). Races will be started in a wave format beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event will also include vendors, contests, raffles, special guests and a Kids Zone. Register online.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th AT ADDISON RESERVE COUNTRY CLUB
Enjoy Golf on a Challenging Course While Supporting
Levis JCC Programs and Services
BOCA RATON, FL (September 20, 2019) – The Adolph & Rose Levis Jewish Community Center invites foursomes
to participate in its
annual Golf Classic. Players and sponsors are invited to participate in
the event, to be held Thursday, October 24th at Addison Reserve Country
Club in Delray Beach. The event, generously sponsored by the Phyllis
and Harvey Sandler Family Foundation, continues
a tradition of honoring longtime Levis JCC supporter and Board member
Mel Gutmann’s memory and his legacy of service to the Jewish community.
His children Eric Gutmann and Lori Fineman, current Levis JCC Officers,
serve as Honorary Chairs. The Levis JCC Golf
Classic features 18 holes of championship-like golf and a post-play
reception honoring individuals and foursomes for their accomplishments
on the golf course. The first-place foursome will be presented with the
Mel Gutmann Award, while Boca Raton Regional
Hospital will be honored for its continued generous support of the
Levis JCC.
Led by the Levis JCC
Golf Classic Team and a strong committee, the day begins at Addison
Reserve Country Club at 10:30 a.m. with registration, a light lunch,
warm-up, and a putting
contest, before a 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Scramble start. The day concludes
with cocktails and dinner, an Awards Ceremony and the presentation of
the Mel Guttman Award.
Fees to play in the
Golf Classic are $425 for individual golfers, or $1,800 for “Elite
Foursomes,” which includes a Tee Sponsorship. Additionally, players,
participants, and
the community at large are invited to enter a raffle drawing featuring
these exciting prizes:
2 tickets to
Sara Bareilles Concert at BB&T Center on Saturday, November 23 and 5
hours of limo service for up to 10 people provided by Avanti
Limo
Beautiful Jewelry donated by Zo Diamonds
Unisex Invicta Watch
· $1,000 towards the Levis JCC program/service of winner’s choice or $1,000 cash.
Additional raffle
prizes include restaurant gift cards, rounds of golf at prominent
country clubs, and retail gift cards. Suggested minimum donations are
$75 per raffle ticket
or 4 tickets for $250. No more than 300 tickets will be sold. The
raffle drawing will be held Thursday, October 24th during the Awards
Ceremony. For more information please visit www.levisjcc.org.
All proceeds from the Golf Classic directly benefit programs of the Levis JCC, including:
Levis JCC Betty & Marvin Zale Early Childhood Learning Center, where children ages five months to
pre-kindergarten are enriched with Jewish life as they embark on a journey into a world of learning.
Levis JCC Helene and Roy Schwedelson Special Needs Department, where individuals with special needs
and their families can experience a variety of programs
specially designed to enhance the lives of children, teens and adults with disabilities; volunteer opportunities as well as resource and referral services are also available.
Levis JCC Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center, where adults of all ages connect with friends and others
who share similar interests in educational programs, cultural experiences, travel, social events and more.
For more information on becoming a Golf Classic sponsor or player, please contact Lauren Koblick at (561) 852-3257 or [email protected]. To register online, please visit www.levisjcc.org/golf.
Join BARCLAY Performing Arts located in West Boca Raton for our Americana themed VeteransDayFair in Picadilly Square on Sunday Nov. 11th, 2018! The festivities will begin at 11am sharp with the National Anthem and a tribute to our Veterans and fun & festivities are FREE! The event will include a host of surprises and fun including a bounce house, cotton candy machine, DJ, food trucks, pie-eating contests, leadership tables, a visit from Captain America (and other guests!) and more! The event precedes BARCLAY’s production of ASSASSINS; an American Musical starring Cameron Kasky as Lee Harvey Oswald at 2pm at the Boca Black Box Theatre in Picadilly Square.
This VeteransDay, November 11th will be the 100 year anniversary of the Armistice Deal. This deal was signed in 1918 on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, ending World War I. This is the origin of Veterans Day, so at 11am we will celebrate 100 years of honoring our Veterans who fight to protect our country, no matter what may be going on inside our own borders. We welcome you to celebrate and stand in unity and solidarity with us and our community.
This Free Americana themed event will conclude with Joe’s Dawg’s hot-dog eating contest and J&D’s Cakes’ (Cake Wars Winner!) pie eating contest at 1pm! Contestants of the American Apple Pie & Hot Dog contests will compete to win 2 free tickets to BARCLAY’S production of ASSASSINS (along with other prizes)! ASSASSINS will be performed in the Boca Black Box Theatre, also located in Picadilly Square, Sunday, November 11th at 2pm and Monday, November 12th at 7:00pm (Cameron Kasky will take the stage as Oswald for the Veterans Day 11/11 performance!). Tickets for the performance are $25 for reserved seating, $35 VIP seating, and $15 Student Rush at the door. Picadilly Square is located at 8221 Glades Rd, Boca Raton FL where the International Jewelry Exchange is located.
For more information about or to donate, sponsor or partner with this event, please email BARCLAYPerformingArts@gmail.com or follow our event on facebook by like us at BARCLAYPerformingArts!
Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Delray Marketplace. Free. South Florida Parenting’s Eggapalooza on April 9th at 11 a.m. at Mizner Park Amphitheater. $8 per person. Babies under 18 months are free. Cash only. Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny at Town Center Mall, March 24th through April 15th. Go to simon.noerrbunny.com to reserve your appointment. Lady Bug Release, Easter Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Social on April 15th at 2 p.m. at the Chapel of St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church Lynn University Egg Hunt on April 15th at 12:30 p.m. Hunt for more than 10,000 eggs filled with candy and prizes. Bring your own basket. Admission and parking free. Lacrosse game at 1 p.m. Lynn University is located at 3601 N. Military Trail in Boca.
