Boca Beat, 08/24/2022
- A group of 27 Palm Beach State College students, including some who aspire to be engineers, physicians and human services professionals, honed their leadership skills in an inaugural program launched at the Boca Raton campus with a $42,000 gift from the Virginia and Harvey Kimmel Family Foundation.
- The Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Department is excited to announce the launch of its new C.A.R.E.S. Program. This free, three-phase program offers invaluable hands-on experience to local individuals, ages 14-21, who are interested in pursuing a career in Fire Service.
- The Foundation for Palm Beach State College was named the host organization for Achieve Palm Beach County, a network that supports postsecondary access and success for Palm Beach County high school graduates. After considering many outstanding candidates, The Foundation for PBSC was chosen because of the College’s dedication to equity, commitment to collective impact and passion for preparing students for career success.
- The Junior League of Boca Raton’s (JLBR) Woman Volunteer of the Year Luncheon will be held on Friday, November 4th, starting with an 11 a.m. social and 11:30 a.m. luncheon at Boca West Country Club, 20583 Boca West Drive, Boca Raton. Kathy Assaf has been named honorary chair and Reilly Glasser, Amy Procacci and Ashley Huxhold Cole will serve as event co-chairs, as announced by JLBR president Jamie Sauer.
- Lynn University announced the appointment of Shaun Exsteen ’93, ’98 as dean of academic support and accessibility. Prior to his promotion, Exsteen served as executive director for the Institute for Achievement and Learning (IAL).
- In preparation for its sensational 30th Anniversary Season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is seeking interested Volunteers.
- Help the City of Boynton Beach win $75,000 toward the renovation of Pioneer Canal Park via the “Perk Your Park” contest. Voting runs through September 12; votes can be cast online with just a couple of clicks. Each individual may vote daily. The contest is held by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA). Pioneer Canal Park, located at 848 NW 13th Avenue in Boynton Beach, is one of ten parks throughout the country taking part in this competition.
- The City of Boca Raton is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew “Andy” Lukasik as Deputy City Manager, effective July 25, 2022. In his new role, Lukasik will help manage the activities of the City and City Manager’s Office, overseeing numerous City departments and divisions.
- Temple Beth El of Boca Raton invites everyone to register for their tickets to celebrate the High Holy Days with us in-person for members at their Schaefer Family Campus in east Boca Raton and at Florida Atlantic University for guests. Additionally services will be live-streamed on Virtual Beth El for those individuals who are unable to attend in person both locally and globally. Additionally, a full list of our High Holy Days Service Schedule is available online on the temple’s website tbeboca.org.
- Fuller Center, a not-for-profit organization focused on empowering children and families through education and family support, have named new members to both its Center and Foundation Boards. Doug Mithun has been named to the Fuller Center Board of Directors and Kathy Conway-Yaffe and Todd Skelton have been named to the Fuller Center Foundation Board of Directors.
- Deliver the Dream, in partnership with Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Craniofacial Center, hosted Camp SuperStar – a family strengthening, therapeutic, fun-filled retreat weekend at the B-Ocean in Fort Lauderdale from July 29-31. In attendance, were 11 families who were invited by the craniofacial team along with 18 volunteers and staff.
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