Story, photo by Barbara McCormick
BOCA RATON — Poppi Mercier, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Boca Raton, board members and friends are hosting an afternoon tea from 3-4:30 on Friday, September 24 to honor Henrietta, Countess de Hoernle on her 98th birthday.
Henrietta, Countess de Hoernle with Dillon Beamon, a member of Children’s Museum.
Event Chairwoman Gina Preziosa announced the celebration tea will be served on the Children’s Museum front lawn. Students from Lynn University and young volunteers from St. Jude Catholic School are assisting with the celebration.
The highlight of the gathering will be the unveiling of the commemorative busts of the Countess Henrietta de Hoernle, and the late Count Adolph de Hoernle, created by international sculptor, Yaacov Heller, of Gallery 22, Boca Raton.
The Countess will also be presenting a challenging grant gift for $150,000 and is inviting the public to match the gift by making a financial donation, or by choosing to select one of the naming opportunities.
All donations will benefit the construction of the Rickards House, future home of Jason’s Music Hall on the first floor; and a community room and resources above.
The Boca Raton Children’s Museum is located at: 498 Crawford Blvd. For information and reservations, call the Children’s Museum at 561-368-6875