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The Salvation Army Martin,
St. Lucie & Okeechobee
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Friends of the Port St. Lucie
Botanical Gardens, Inc.
Friends’ mission is to create and maintain a
beautiful, serene sanctuary in the center of Port St.
Lucie that is environmentally sound and naturally
diverse and to provide educational, cultural and
recreational opportunities for all who visit.
Main Fundraising Events: Art Show in The
Gardens (Jan.), Botanica Garden Festival Plant
Sale (Feb.), and Taste of the Tropics Plant & Craft
Sale (June)
Dates: Jan. 8 and 9, 2022 / Feb. 12 and 13, 2022
/ June 11, 2022
Location: Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens
Description of Event: 3rd Annual Art Show in
The Gardens. Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022 from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022 from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. (rain or shine). Highlighting local, regional
and renowned artists in the mediums of original
- 2D, 3D, jewelry and fine crafts. Music, dancing,
food trucks and more. Food, snack and beverage
vendors. Art Raffles and local Non-Profit
Agencies. The 14th Annual Botanica Garden
Festival. Saturday Feb. 12, 2022 and Sunday Feb.
13, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A two-day plant
sale of horticulture, home and outdoor specialists
from around Florida and more, including food,
music and dance. Taste of the Tropics. Saturday
June 11, 2021 . Annual plant and craft sale
featuring a Taste of the Tropics. 8:30 a.m. - 2
p.m. In cooperation with the Treasure Coast Rare
Fruit Club, explore the wonderful world of tropical
fruits available on the Treasure Coast and join
in tasting tropical fruit grown locally as well as a
collection of local arts and crafts. Find what you
need to make your garden grow and sparkle, and
talk with the experts.
Chairperson(s): Art Show: Mark Barnes and
Laura Mehr; Botanica: Jeff Chambers and Mark
Barnes; Taste of the Tropics: Heather Furnari and
Mark Barnes
Ticket Prices: Free to the Public
2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
772.337.1959
www.pslbg.org
info@pslbg.org
Jeff Chambers, President
Heather Furnari, Vice President
Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Our mission is to create and support one-to-one
mentoring relationships that ignite the power
and promise of youth. We envision a future where
youth graduate with a plan for their future and a
mentor for a lifetime.
Main Fundraising Event: The Big Taste of
Martin County
Date: Oct. 12, 2021
Location: Stuart Jet Center from 5:30-8:30p.m.
Description of Event: The 2021 Big Taste of
Martin County is presented by Publix Super
Markets Charities, and has been a signature
fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters
of Palm Beach & Martin Counties (BBBS) over
the last 25 years. This event reflects the best in
culinary presentation as well as the very best of
community camaraderie for a most deserving
cause. Local restaurant chefs and vendors from
20 or more establishments prepare and serve their
delicious delights to compete for a prestigious title
in one of The Taste’s 7 award categories.
Chairperson(s): Larry Green, Cathy Glover,
Annamarie Lang, Beth Prinz, David Pittinos,
Deb George, Ed Bee, James Russell, Lou Benson,
Mary White, Michael Powers, Sandra Bailey, and
Joyce Leinberger
Honorary Chairperson: Willie Roaf
Presenting Sponsor: Publix Supermarket Charities
Major Sponsors: Rehmann, Philip Deberard,
Samantha Woggon Branch Manager with
Morgan Stanley, Macy’s, Palm City Eye Care,
Go Local Electric, First Horizon, Rand Strategic
Solutions, Southern Eagle, Sunbelt Rentals,
Bayview’s Construction, FPL, Dana and Kathy
DeWindt, and Indian River Magazine
Ticket Prices: $50. $60 on the day of the event.
Kara, Marketing and Events Coordinator
561.295.8796 or Khitner@mentorbig.org
www.mentorbig.org/thetaste
Text Big Taste to 243725
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Salvation Army Captain Sheena Marquis poses with Rob Lord,
President of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and Gretchen
Dewey, President of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary.
The mission of The Salvation Army is to preach
the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human
needs in His name without discrimination.
Main Fundraising Event: Wings of Hope
Luncheon & Silent Auction
Date: Nov. 13, 2021
Location: Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
Description of Event: The Salvation Army
Women’s Auxiliary’s 20th annual Wings of Hope
Luncheon will feature guest speaker Rob Lord,
President of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health.
Proceeds from the event will benefit Compassion
House, the Salvation Army’s shelter for homeless
women and children.
Chairperson: Andrea Raffinan Shaffer
Major Sponsors: Bob & Carol Weissman; The
Edward P. & Juanita J. Henson Foundation; Agler
Kitchen, Bath & Floors; Mrs. John Grimmer;
Brenda and Albert Auer; Ralph Parks; Reed and
Joan Smith; Kathy Span; Team Parks; Pat and Ted
Tiemeyer; Florida Power & Light; Custom Pool &
Spa Mechanics
Ticket Prices: $125
Andrea Raffinan Shaffer
772.288.1471 ext. 206
andrea.shaffer@uss.salvationarmy.org
give.salvationarmyflorida.org/WOH
/www.pslbg.org
/thetaste
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