BOCA RATON– Boca Festival Days kicks off its second week with Saturday’s presentation of “Wine & All That Jazz.” It’s the principal event of Festival organizer, the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce.
Upcoming activities include:
August 4th – 7-9 p.m.
Wine & All That Jazz
Presented by The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
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.
General Admission – $50; VIP Admission – $100
For details: Visit www.bocaratonchamber.com/events
August 7th – 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
FondueRaiser at the Melting Pot
Presented by First Citizens Bank and Boca Raton Regional Hospital Lynn Cancer Institute
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 30 percent of all proceeds from this event to the Lynn Cancer Institute’s “League of Ribbons. Reservations are recommended by calling 561-997-7472 or visit online at meltingpot.com/boca-raton. Please mention “Dip for LCI” when making your reservations.
August 9th – 6-8 p.m.
2nd Annual Cocktails for a Cause
Presented by Blue Martini and Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC)
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 half-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 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 a.m. to 4 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 obesity in kids 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.
Two football players (Stoker McDougle, Rod Payne) and two 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 – 7-9 p.m.
Wine Country Safari
Presented by Twin Palms for the Disabled and Glick Family Funeral Home
Boca Raton Museum of Art (501 Plaza Real, Boca Raton)
Wine, hors d’oeuvres, raffles and silent auction!
Entry: $25 per person or $45 per couple
For details: Wendy Friswell at 561-391-4874 or e-mailtwinpalmscenter@aol.com
August 11th and 18th – 2-3:30 p.m.
The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum will conduct Guided Tours of the Historic Boca Raton Resort & Club. The tour begins at 2 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. 101 for information and required reservations.
August 12th – 4-7 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 a.m. and 5 p.m. from August 5th until the 19th.For details: http://www.bocamuseumartistguild.org/guild-events.html