BOCA RATON – Boca Festival Days continue to rock the community.
The Boca Ballroom Battle is on tap Friday, Aug. 17 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. Eight community residents will dance with eight professionals in a competition patterned after TV’s popular “Dancing with the Stars” program.
Many other events, including Eat to Beat Cancer and tours of the Boca Raton Resort & Club, are on the lengthy list of fun events yet to come.
The schedule for the coming week is:
August 17 – 6–9:30p.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 – 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 – 4 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 – 6-9 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 – 6-8 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 – 5-9 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