BOCA RATON – Boca Festival Days is off to a great start, and plenty of activities are still planned.
Boca Festival Days is a series of fun-filled events that pairs a non-profit member of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce with for-profit members – with the goal of raising funds for and increasing awareness of the participating non-profit. The Boca Raton Tribune is media sponsor of the festival.
Events continue all month. They include:
August 17, 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Back to School Breakfast & Pep Rally benefiting American Association for Caregiving Youth
Sponsored By Call4Health
Location: Carmen’s Restaurant at the Top of the Bridge Hotel (999 E Camino Real, Boca Raton)
On this first day of a new school year, prayers will be offered by several religious leaders on behalf of students and school staff. Program honors education champion Jody Gleason who is cheered on by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Breakfast tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To purchase tickets or for more information, contact AACY at 561.391.7401, www.aacy.org, or info@aacy.org.
August 19, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tour of Lynn Cancer Institute benefiting and sponsored by Boca Raton Community Hospital
Location: Lynn Cancer Institute at the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion – first floor lobby (21020 State Road 7, Boca Raton)
Contact 561.95-LEARN (561-955-3276) for details.
August 20, 6:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Boca’s Ballroom Battle benefiting George Snow Scholarship Fund
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club’s Mizner Center (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton)
Eight of South Florida’s most prominent individuals will come together to compete to win the coveted dance ball trophy as well as raising money for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The third annual Boca’s Ballroom Battle presented by local philanthropists Marie and Frank Occhigrossi, will once again take place at the prestigious Boca Raton Resort and Club. Tickets are on sale and start at $100. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information contact Debi Feiler – 561.347.6799 or dfeiler@scholarship.org.
August 21, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Zumba For the Red Cross benefiting American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter
Location: Life Time Athletic Club (1499 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton)
Get ready to zumba for a cause! Come join one of Boca’s best zumba instructors, Bernadett Fejszes, for “Zumba for the Red Cross” hosted by Life Time Athletic Club of Boca Raton on August 21 from 3:30 p.m.- 5 p.m. Get your tickets online at www.redcross-pbc.org, $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, contact Tracy or Julie at 561.994.2060.
August 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tropical Nights benefiting March of Dimes
Sponsored By Peak 7 Advertising
Location: Carmen’s at the Top of the Bridge in Boca Raton
Come in your favorite tropical style attire and enjoy the breathtaking view of Boca Raton and beyond. Expect complimentary delicious drinks and appetizers as well as prize drawings with proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes. Prize drawing includes two VIP tickets valued at $250 to the upcoming Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza event being held on September 24 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. In addition, Carmen’s at the Top of the Bridge will be donating 20 percent of guests checks who choose to dine that night to the March of Dimes. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 event day. For information or to purchase tickets contact March of Dimes at 561.276.2001 or mrandolph@marchofdimes.com.
August 26, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Casino Royal – A Celebration of Volunteerism benefiting Junior League of Boca Raton
Sponsored By Bell Rock Capital, Mercedes Benz of Delray Beach
Location: Mercedes Benz, Delray Beach (1001 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach)
This Pre-Woman Volunteer of the Year Event, will be a spectacular celebration at Mercedes Benz in Delray Beach! These women have dedicated their lives to serving their community and are an inspiration to others. The cost is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets please visit http://www.jlbr.org/special_events/special_events.asp. For more information about Woman Volunteer of the Year VIP Pre-Event Event and the Woman of the Year Luncheon, or to inquire about available sponsorship opportunities for the event please contact 561.620.4778 ext. 1 or visit: http://www.jlbr.org/fundraisers/women_year.asp
August 28, 7 to 9 p.m.
Wine & All That Jazz! Sponsored by Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and Southern Wine & Spirits
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club’s Mizner Center (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton)
The Annual Wine & All That Jazz, featuring fine wine, live entertainment and dinner by the bite provided by 10 of Boca Raton’s top restaurants. General admission is $50 and VIP is $100. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.bocaratonchamber.com/events, at the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce located at 1800 N. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, or by calling 561.395.4433 ext. 221.
August 29, 3:00 to 6 p.m.
4th Annual Bowling for Bread benefiting Boca Helping Hands
Sponsored By Republic Services of the Palm Beaches
Location: Strikes@Boca (21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton)
Republic Services of Palm Beach in partnership with Boca Helping Hands present “Bowling for Bread”. Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling, food, music and raffles to benefit Boca Helping Hands. Sunday, August 29, 2010 Registration & Bowling begins at 2:00 p.m. Concert begins promptly at 4 p.m. Strikes@Boca (formerly Don Carter’s All Stars). Call 561.417.0913 or e-mail brooke@bocahelpinghands.org.