BOCA RATON – Boca Festival Days 2012 is a series of fun-filled events held at different locations in the greater Boca Raton area during the month of August.
The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce (GBRCC) helps to facilitate these events that are created and run by a pairing of non-profit members with for-profit members to raise funds and awareness for the non-profit organizations during their specific Boca Festival Days event.
All month long, residents of Boca Raton will travel from event to event, participating in everything that is great about this city – from the smaller events to the grand!
Details on events and more can be found on www.bocaratonchamber.com/BocaFestEvents – please note that events are in the process of being added, so check back frequently to stay up-to-date!
Here are some highlights of what’s happening:
July 30th: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
The Second Annual WHITE COATS 4-CARE RECEPTION & VIP Lecture
Embracing Florida’s Future Physicians at FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine In Celebration of its 2nd Medical School Class Sponsored by Kaye Communications, Inc. and Hosted by The Bridge Hotel
Where: The Bridge Hotel (Carmen’s Restaurant -Top of the Bridge – 999 East Camino Real, Boca Raton.)
Entry: A pledge or donation of a minimum $100 to underwrite a White Coat (64 available) Includes a personalized note from and about you will be placed in the pocket of the coat or with the medical instruments prior to presentation at the ceremony.
For details: To make/pledge your gift, visit https://fauf.fau.edu/WC4C
August 1st: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
KidSafe Seminar Presented by NCCI and KidSafe Foundation, Inc.
Where: NCCI (901 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Boca Raton)
Learn how to protect the ones you love at this important lunchtime informational seminar. Raise your awareness about how all children and teens are at risk – from sexual abuse, bullying, and internet dangers. Just one hour will arm you with powerful information. After all, prevention is the best defense.
Entry: FREE
For details: Call (561) 893-3375
August 1st: 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The Return of Caddyshack
Presented by Ascendent Planned Giving and Boca Raton Museum of Art Where: Boca Raton Museum of Art (501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton)
Tee off at the 2012 Boca Festival Days with a hole-in-one! The Museum is exchanging brush strokes for club strokes at Big art: Mini golf. Novices and experienced golfers can enjoy the city’s first air-conditioned golf course, with creative holes as Tiger Woods; Hard to Swallow; Toward the Black Hole; and Chasm.
Entry: Individual – $24; Foursomes – $90
For details: Contact (561) 392-2500, ext. 208
August 3rd – 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Honorable Men in Uniform – Cocktail Party
Presented by Morton’s the Steak House and G. W. Bailey First Responders Charitable Fund
Where: Morton’s the Steak House, Boca Raton (5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 219, Boca Raton) The G.W. Bailey First Responders Charitable Fund raises dollars for paramedic training and education. The G.W. Bailey Fund will be hosting Firefighters bartending for a cause. We will be raising dollars to help students with their education costs and training. Let’s be there for them – They are always there for us! Cocktails, appetizers and yes… firefighters!
Entry: $25.00 / Buy your tickets here: http://bit.ly/NTtUQK
August 4th – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wine & All That Jazz Presented by The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton) Wine & All That Jazz, is one of Boca Raton’s largest wine tasting parties, held at the Boca Raton Resort & Club’s Mizner Center. Treat yourself to more than 100 fine wine tastings, delectable food provided by Blue Martini, Bogart’s Bar & Grill, Deck 84, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Oceans 234, RED The Steakhouse, Rosso Italia, The Boca Raton Resort & Club, Truluck’s and many more, VIP room, fabulous tunes, dancing and exciting Drawing prizes. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Chasity Navarro at cnavarro@bocaratonchamber.com.
Entry: General Admission – $50; VIP Admission – $100
For details: Visit www.bocaratonchamber.com/events
August 7th – 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
FondueRaiser at the Melting Pot
Presented by First Citizens Bank and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Lynn Cancer Institute Where: The Melting Pot Restaurant (5455 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton)
Drop by for fondue, cocktails or a glass of wine. Funds raised will support local cancer patients directly.
THE MELTING POT HAS AGREED TO DONATE THIRTY PERCENT OF ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT TO THE LYNN CANCER INSTITUTE’S “LEAGUE OF RIBBONS.” The more you sip and dip, the more money will be raised for the League of Ribbons. For details: Reservations are recommended by calling 561-997-7472 or visit us online atmeltingpot.com/boca-raton. Please mention “Dip for LCI” when making your reservations.
August 9th – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
2nd Annual Cocktails for a Cause
Presented by Blue Martini and Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC)
Where: Blue Martini (6000 Glades Road, Suite C-1380, Boca Raton)
This fun-filled happy hour event will benefit JARC Florida and the programs they offer to developmentally disabled adults within the community. Admission includes entrance to a VIP area, (2) drink tickets per person to include: house wine, bottle beer or a premium cocktail. Guests can also utilize their two drinks tickets for (1) specialized martini valued at $12.00. Hand passed appetizers will be offered to guests along with raffles and more. In addition, Blue Martini’s happy hour prices will be in effect till 8pm with ½ price drinks and appetizers available for purchase.
Entry: Advance, discount tickets: $20.00 At Door tickets: $25.00
All tickets include: Admission to private VIP area, hand passed appetizers, (2) drink tickets and more!
For tickets: http://www.jarcfl.org/the-programs/upcoming-events/cocktails-cause/
August 10 – 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Habitat’s 2012 Mr. Stud Finder Bachelor Auction
Presented by Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County and Boca Center
Meet South Florida’s most eligible and charity-minded singles at Habitat’s Mr. Stud Finder Bachelor Auction! Help your favorite non-profit raise money to build houses for families in need. At this Boca Festival Days event, guests will enjoy an evening of savory food, signature drinks, and unforgettable entertainment! You don’t have to be single to attend, come for the networking and a chance to win great date packages you can use with your partner! If you are single, then bid on one of our handsome Bachelors to win a date unlike any you have been to before. Bring your friends and colleagues to help us end poverty housing!
Entry: $25 online and $35 at the door. Ticket prices include hors d’oeuvres and two drinks at the bar. To purchase tickets directly, visit: http://tinyurl.com/mrstudfinder
August 11 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Health and Fitness EXPO for Whole Family
Presented by Youth Operation Fitness in Training – YOFIT, Fitwize 4 Kids and Joe DiMaggio’s U18 Sports Medicine
Where: FITWIZE 4 KIDS (9705 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs) U18 Sports will be there talking about how to prevent an injury etc, Coach Henry L. McNabb, co-director of Brandon Knight (NBA Star) skills clinic camp and the owner of Elite Basketball Training will be available to answer all questions and provide the dates for upcoming Basketball Camps. Stations to learn about nutrition, anti-bullying. Dr.Lorne Katz will be present to talk to the parents about kids obesity and how to prevent it. We will provide information on Body Composition, (Weight, Body Fat & water percentage) for those who would like to know and grow chart for kids. 2 football players (Stoker McDougle, Rod Payne) and 2 Boxer champions will be at the event. (Jose Morales – 3 times world champion, Ada Velez – 7 times world champion) will help by demonstrating exercise for kids and adults. Entry: FREE, donations are welcome
For details: (954) 818-3709
August 11th – 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Wine Country Safari
Presented by Twin Palms for the Disabled and Glick Family Funeral Home
Where: Boca Raton Museum of Art (501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton)
Wine, hors d’oevres, raffles and silent auction!
Entry: $25 per person or $45 per couple For details: Wendy Friswell at 561-391-4874 or e-mail twinpalmscenter@aol.com
August 11th and 18th – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum will conduct Guided Tours of the Historic Boca Raton Resort & Club. The tour begins at 2:00 p.m. on August 11th and 18th.
Entry: $15 per person, $10 per person for BRHS members, plus an $11 BRR&C valet parking fee.
For details: Contact Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum at (561) 395-6766 ext. 101for information and required reservations.
August 12th – 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
“PAW”ty Time for the Tri County Humane Society
Presented by the Shoppes at Village Pointe and the Tri County Humane Society
Where: The Shoppes at Village Pointe (6018 SW 18th Street, Suite C1, Boca Raton) This great event for the entire community will feature pet adoptions, a happy dog contest, pet photography, live bands, dancers, art displays, specialty vendors, great food, a cruise raffle and more!
Entry: FREE
For details, visit www.tricountyhumane.org Open for Two Weeks in August!
Enjoy the 27th Annual Juried Art Exhibition Exhibit runs from Sunday, August 5 through Sunday, August 19th!
Presented by the Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel and the Artists’ Guild of the Boca Raton Museum of Art Where: Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel (1950 Glades Road, Wyndham Way, Boca Raton)
Stop by the ballroom at the Wyndham Boca Raton Hotel to view work from some of the area’s finest local talent! Please enter through the hotel entrance and follow the signs at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from August 5th until the 19th!
For details: http://www.bocamuseumartistguild.org/guild-events.html
August 17 – 6:00 p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Boca’s Ballroom Battle
Presented by and to benefit the George Snow Scholarship Fund
Where: Boca Raton Resort & Club, A Waldorf Astoria Collection, 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton. This grand local event is a spin-off of the popular “Dancing with the Stars”. The dancers are:
* Peter Baronoff – Chairman/CEO of Promise Healthcare
* Kristin Calder – Community Volunteer & P.R. Director-Bethesda Hospital Foundation
* Bob Gittlin – President of JKG Group
* Darci McNally – Director of Multimodality Clinics and Psychosocial Services- Lynn Cancer Institute
* Beth Osborne – Community Volunteer, “Class Clown”, Boca High, 1976
* Lisa Pechter – Volunteer/Philanthropist
* Richard Pollock – CEO/President, YMCA South Palm Beach County
* Fernando X. Rodriguez – VP Premier Relationship Manager, HSBC Bank
For details: Contact Debi Feiler at dfeiler@scholarship.org or visithttp://www.scholarship.org/index.php?src=events&category=%2An&srctype=detail&refno=95
August 18th – 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum will conduct Guided Tours of the Historic Boca Raton Resort & Club. The tour begins at 2:00 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Saturday in August (13th and 27th).
Entry: $15 per person, $10 per person for BRHS members, plus an $11 Resort valet parking fee.
For details: (561) 395-6766 ext. 101 for information and required reservations.
August 19 – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m
Party with Promise – A Party Extravaganza!
Presented by Family Promise of South Palm Beach and the Chamber Ambassadors
Where: The Pavilion Grille (301 Yamato Road Boca Raton) If you’re planning a wedding, Bar/Bat-Mitzvah, Sweet 16, Quince or even a company party, you’ll find inspiration at this grand party EXPO. Join the fun!
Entry: $5 for adults, children under 14 are free
For details: Call (561)265-3370 ext.103 or visit www.familypromisespbc.org
August 20 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2nd Annual ‘So You Think You Can Sing? Karaoke Contest
Presented by the Dubliner Irish Pub and Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation. Where: Dubliner Irish Pub in Mizner Park (435 Plaza Real, Boca Raton) The winner receives a $250 cash prize and all associated bragging rights. There will also be raffle prizes and a performance by Hospice of Palm Beach County’s music therapists. Proceeds go to benefit the organization’s Music Therapy program.
Entry: Cost to attend the event and cheer favorite singers is $20 per person, which includes a complimentary drink and buffet provided by the Dubliner Irish Pub. Entry for contestants is an additional $10.00
For details: Contact Mary Coleman at (561) 988-2742, or mcoleman@hpbcf.org
August 22th – 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Party To Benefit Hospice by the Sea
Presented by Hospice by the Sea
Where: To be determined. A fun-filled happy hour – the perfect way to spend a Wednesday evening!
Entry: $25 per person. All proceeds will benefit Hospice by the Sea’s programs and services for patients and families in Palm Beach and Broward Counties.
For details: Contact Betty Pepper at (561) 416-5007, or bpeppre@hbts1.org
August 23rd – 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Eat to Beat Cancer – A Diamond Jubilee
Presented by The Pap Corps and Royal Palm Place.
Where: Royal Palm Place (215 N Federal Highway Boca Raton)
Celebrating 60 years of The Pap Corps and the Boca Chamber! Participating restaurants will donate 20% of their dinner proceeds to The Paps Corps for their Eat to Beat Cancer fundraiser. There will also be a 3-hour concert by the Wild Cats, a 5-piece band, and a cake cutting ceremony with The Pap Corps and the Boca Chamber at 8:00 p.m.
For details: visit www.royalpalmplace.com for menus, a map of the locations and a guide to free parking. Find out more at www.papcorps.com. August 24 – 5:30 -7:30 p.m. Celebrity Shake-Up Presented by Best Foot Forward and Blue Martini Where: Blue Martini (6000 Glades Road, Suite C-1380 Boca Raton ) Dueling bartenders will fill the night with some fun and exciting competition, all while raising money to support the foster youth who Best Foot Forward serves.
Entry: $25 for 2 drinks and appetizers
For details: Contact Donna Biase at (561) 470-8300
August 25 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Singing and Swinging in the Pines
Presented by Daszkal Bolton and the Boca Raton Children’s Museum – as well as CBIZ Goldstein Lewin, Danburg Management Corporation, and TOSHIBA Business Solutions
Where: Children’s Museum (498 Crawford Boulevard Boca Raton) Relax in a jazz club setting and listen to the smooth sounds of legendary jazz diva Joan Cartwright and her trio. Then dance to the South Florida sensation Saxophonist Sid Parker and his Swing Band Quartet. Plus much, much more!
Entry: $35 per adult
For details: For tickets, please call (561) 368-6875
August 26 – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
6th Annual Boca Helping Hands Bowling for Bread Presented by Strikes @ Boca and Boca Helping Hands
Where: Strikes at Boca (21046 Commercial Trail Boca Raton) Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling, food, music and raffles to benefit Boca Helping Hands.
Entry: Single bowler – $50 or reserve a lane – $200
For details: Contact Karen Swedenborg at Karen@bocahelpinghands.org
August 28 – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pong Fest &Unicorn Foundation Event at Bogart’s Presented by Bogart’s Bar & Grill and The Unicorn Foundation
Where: Bogart’s Bar & Grille (3200 Airport Road Boca Raton) Songfest & Unicorn Derby 2012 is the merging of two basic ideas: the conviction that we need to help those with special needs and the insight that we can have a great time doing it!
Entry: Singles – $40, Doubles – $75 for Pongest; $100 to be a Unicorn Owner
For details: www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org August 29th 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Donating the Clothes off our Backs for Women in Distress
Presented by Women in Distress, the Boca Chamber Ambassadors and Oceans 234
Where: Oceans 234 (234 N. Oceans Blvd, Deerfield Beach, two blocks North of Hillsboro on A1A) Come on by to enjoy happy hour cocktails and 40% off the bar bites menu, after you donate clothing and household items to this amazing and worthy cause!
Aug 31 -12:00 p.m. -2:00p.m.
Boca Center’s Message in a Bottle Event
Presented by The Shops at Boca Center and the Golden Bell Education Foundation
Where: Uncle Tai’s (5250 Town Center Circle Boca Raton)
To commemorate the Time Capsule Burial in the newly renovated Courtyard in celebration of 25 years of making history in Boca Raton!
Entry: $15 per person
For details: RSVP to the luncheon at (561) 368-8806