September 10, 2010

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Boca Festival Days 2010

About Boca Festival Days
• Events planned and run by non-profits
• Supported by for-profits
• Raises awareness and funds for the non-profits
• Events are held throughout the month of August at various locations in the greater Boca Raton area
• Program facilitated and marketed by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce
• Advertising and PR for the for-profits
• Fun! Fun! Fun!

2010 Boca Festival Day Events

Click here for a pdf of all of this year's great events!

August 2, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Shopping Spree
Benefitting Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service
Sponsored By Comerica
Location: Kosher Marketplace (The Palms Plaza, 2191 Powerline Road, Boca Raton, FL 33433)
Teams of 2-5 people will have two hours to purchase as much food for the least amount of money possible. All purchased food will be donated to the food pantry to benefit one of our 390 recipient families. The winning team will receive the “Shopping Queen” title. Please contact Beth Levine at 561-852-3334 or bethl@rrjfs.org for more information.

August 3, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Big Night for Small Pints
Benefitting Kids in Distress
Sponsored By MDG Advertising
Location: Dubliner (435 Plaza Real, Mizner Park, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
Kids In Distress, MDG Advertising and Dubliner present the Second Annual Big Night for Small Pints as part of Boca Festival Days. Please join us for a fun-filled evening of entertainment and fundraising at Dubliner in Mizner Park. Guests will enjoy the live music of Taylor Road, one of South Florida’s hottest acts. The cost is $25 per person, which includes two drinks and appetizers. The proceeds will go to Kids In Distress. Contact 561.620.2540 for more information.

August 5, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Opening Reception for Art Show
Benefitting Artist's Guild of Boca Raton Museum
Sponsored By Wyndham Boca Raton
(Art Show to run Aug. 1-15th at Wyndham)
Location: The Wyndham Garden Hotel (1950 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL)
Contact (561) 368-5200 or the Event Chairperson Glenn Heino (561) 866-9670 or email at webadmin@bocaguild.com.
For more information, please visit www.bocaguild.com.

August 6, 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Informative Luncheon
Benefitting and Sponsored By Caron Renaissance
Location: Caron Renaissance (7789 N.W. Beacon Square Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33487)
Featuring guest speaker Christopher Kennedy Lawford, Best-selling author, activist and advocate for addiction recovery. Caron Renaissance is part of the Caron Treatment Centers network -- one of the finest nationally recognized non-profit drug and alcohol treatment networks in the country. Based in Boca Raton, Caron Renaissance is celebrating more than 20 years of groundbreaking, on-site family programs and pioneering new advances in the field of addiction treatment. Tours of the facility and residences will be available from 3:00-4:00 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Jacquelyn Sherry at 561.241.7977, ext. 1777 or jsherry@renaissanceinstitute.net.

August 7, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
An Enchanted Evening
Benefitting Children's Museum of Boca Raton
Sponsored By The Heritage Group / The House of Tia Crystal
Location: Children’s Museum (498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432)
“Meet at The Children’s Museum to travel in the vintage style Molly Trolley for an art inspired journey of storytelling, lite-fare, and music with a magical ending at the House of Tia Crystal.” Reservations are required for limited seating. $35 p/p. CONTACT: SANDY MANNING @ 561-368-6875/ SANDY@CMBOCA.ORG WWW.CMBOCA.ORG

August 8, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Donating the Clothes Off our Backs for Women in Distress!
Benefitting Women in Distress
Sponsored By Oceans 234
Location: Oceans 234 (234 North Ocean Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441)
Oceans234 is Donating the Clothes Off Our Back for Women In Distress!! Please join us at Oceans234 on Sunday, August 8th from 12-6pm for our first annual clothing drive to benefit Women In Distress. $15 includes Buffet and Raffle Ticket for a chance to win a luxurious Stay-cation on “The Island”! All proceeds to benefit Women In Distress. Live entertainment, fabulous promotions and give-aways! Clean out your closet or simply donate the Clothes Off Your Back for this fabulous cause! Contact 954-428-2539.

August 10, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
AVDA’s 5K Kick-Off Party
Benefitting AVDA (Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence, Inc.)
Sponsored By Maui Spa & Wellness Center in Boca Raton
Location: Maui Spa & Wellness Center in Boca Raton (2100 N.W. Boca Raton Boulevard)
During the kick-off party, race highlights will be announced and registration for the 5K will be officially opened. Additional volunteer opportunities will also be available to assist with the 5K on race day. Maui Spa & Wellness Center have generously partnered with AVDA to provide a special happy hour which will include drinks, appetizers and raffle prizes for the cost of $20.00 per person. Seating is limited so sign up early by calling Riunite Carter at 561-265-3797 (ext 118).

August 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Relax to the Max!
Benefitting Hospice of Palm Beach County
Sponsored By Max’s Grille at Mizner Park (404 Plaza Real, Mizner Park)
Location: Max’s Grille at Mizner Park (404 Plaza Real, Mizner Park)
$25 per person entitles you to 2 free drinks and hors d’oeuvres
Higher donation of $100 receives a $20 Gift Card, $500 receives a $50 Gift Card, $1000 receives a $100 Gift Card. RSVP to Mary Coleman, (561) 988-2742 or mcoleman@hpbcf.org

August 12, 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Mission Possible
Benefitting Chris Evert Charities
Sponsored By NuBarter
Location: Town Center at Boca Raton (6000 Glades Rd #100, Boca Raton, FL 33431)
Teams of “super agents” will solve a mystery while gathering top-secret information or objects from participating stores throughout the Mall. Teams of four are encouraged, individuals are welcome. Cost: $35 per person or $125 for a team of four. Unless sold out, the on-site registration fee is $40 per person or $150 for a four-person team. Entry fees include admission to post-hunt party, featuring delicious appetizers, drinks, awards for the winning teams and raffle prizes. Non-detectives may purchase tickets for the lively post-hunt party from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. For more information call: 561-394-2400 or visit www.chrisevert.org

August 13, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Cocktails for a Cause
Benefitting Best Foot Forward
Sponsored By Morton’s The Steakhouse
Location: Morton’s the Steakhouse (5050 Town Center Circle, Suite 219, Boca Raton, FL 33486)
Join Morton’s, former NFL player and commentator Lamar Thomas, and our Boca Raton Community Member Guest Bartenders Forrest Heathcott, Frank Barbieri, Troy McLellan, Steve Tebon, during Boca Festival Days! They will be personally shaking and serving up an evening of cocktails to benefit the Best Foot Forward Foundation (www.bestfoot.org). Featuring their signature cocktail: Boca Fest-ini. Proceeds and "tips" collected by our guest bartenders will benefit the Best Foot Forward Foundation. For more information, please contact Gina Campbell at 561-392-7724 or gina_campbell@mortons.com.

August 14 & 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A Guided Tour of the Historic Boca Raton Resort & Club
Benefitting Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432)

August 14, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Back to School Bash
Benefitting Spirit of Giving Network
Sponsored By Continental Group
Location: Naoma Donnelley Haggin Boys & Girls Club (1451 SW Seventh St., Delray Beach, FL, 33444)
Contact (561) 385-0144

August 14, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Benefitting Shopping for Soldiers - Dancing in the Sky
Sponsored By Boca Raton Bridge Hotel
Location: Carmen’s at the Top of the Boca Bridge Hotel (999 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
The famous Bulldogs begin at 7 p.m. along with our Chefs Tables for your dining experience provided by local top restaurants. Tickets are $25 dollars and please purchase in advance so you will not have to stand in line. RSVP to: Neal 561-860-3173 or email sfsneeds@gmail.com

August 17, 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Back to School Breakfast & Pep Rally
Benefitting American Association for Caregiving Youth
Sponsored By Call4Health
Location: Carmen’s Restaurant at the Top of the Bridge Hotel (999 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
On this first day of a new school year, prayers will be offered by several religious leaders on behalf of students and school staff. Program honors education champion Jody Gleason who is cheered on by Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders. Breakfast tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To purchase tickets or for more information, please contact AACY at (561) 391-7401, www.aacy.org, or info@aacy.org.

***CANCELLED** August 19, 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tour of Lynn Cancer Institute
Benefitting and Sponsored By Boca Raton Community Hospital
Location: Lynn Cancer Institute at the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion - first floor lobby (21020 State Road 7, Boca Raton, FL, 33428)
Contact 561-95-LEARN (561-955-3276) for details.

August 20, 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Boca's Ballroom Battle *SOLD OUT! *
Benefitting George Snow Scholarship Fund
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club’s Mizner Center (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
Eight of South Florida’s most prominent individuals will come together to compete to win the coveted dance ball trophy as well as raising money for the George Snow Scholarship Fund. The third annual Boca’s Ballroom Battle presented by local philanthropists Marie and Frank Occhigrossi, will once again take place at the prestigious Boca Raton Resort and Club. Tickets are on sale and start at $100. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information contact Debi Feiler - 561.347.6799 or dfeiler@scholarship.org. *SOLD OUT! Registrants for this event will be placed on a wait list.*

August 21, 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Zumba For the Red Cross
Benefitting American Red Cross Greater Palm Beach Area Chapter
Location: Life Time Athletic Club (1499 Yamato Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33431)
Get ready to ZUMBA for a cause! You won’t want to miss this exciting event!
Come join one of Boca’s best ZUMBA instructors, Bernadett Fejszes, for “ZUMBA for the Red Cross” hosted by Life Time Athletic Club of Boca Raton on August 21^st from 3:30pm-5pm. Get your tickets online at www.redcross-pbc.org, $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, please contact Tracy or Julie at 561-994-2060.

August 25, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tropical Nights
Benefitting March of Dimes
Sponsored By Peak 7 Advertising
Location: Carmen's at the Top of the Bridge in Boca Raton
Come in your favorite tropical style attire as we enjoy the breathtaking view of Boca Raton and beyond. Expect complimentary delicious drinks and appetizers as well as prize drawings with proceeds benefiting the March of Dimes. Prize drawing includes two VIP tickets valued at $250 to the upcoming Signature Chefs & Wine Extravaganza event being held on September 24 at the Boca Raton Resort & Club. In addition, Carmen's at the Top of the Bridge will be donating 20% of guests checks who choose to dine that night to the March of Dimes. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 event day. For information or to purchase tickets contact March of Dimes at 561-276-2001 or mrandolph@marchofdimes.com.

August 26, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Celebration of Volunteerism
Benefitting Junior League of Boca Raton
Sponsored By Bell Rock Capital, Mercedes Benz of Delray Beach
Location: Mercedes Benz, Delray Beach (1001 Linton Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33444)
This Pre-Woman Volunteer of the Year Event, will be a spectacular celebration at Mercedes Benz in Delray Beach! These women have dedicated their lives to serving their community and are an inspiration to others. The cost is $50 in advance and $60 at the door. To purchase tickets please visit http://www.jlbr.org/special_events/special_events.asp. For more information about Woman Volunteer of the Year VIP Pre-Event Event and the Woman of the Year Luncheon, or to inquire about available sponsorship opportunities for the event please contact (561) 620-4778 ext. 1 or visit: http://www.jlbr.org/fundraisers/women_year.asp

August 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
A Guided Tour of the Historic Boca Raton Resort & Club
Benefitting Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
A guided tour of the historic Boca Raton Resort & Club (501 E. Camino Real), originally built by Addison Mizner in 1926, will be conducted on Saturday, August 14 and 28 at 2:00 p.m. by Boca Raton Historical Society docents. An informative and entertaining 90 minute walking tour of the famous Boca Raton Resort & Club highlights the story of Addison Mizner, his architectural inspiration, and a look at the hotel’s evolution since the 1920s. The cost is $15 per person ($10 for BRHS members) plus the Boca Raton Resort & Club valet fees. Proceeds go to Boca Raton Historical Society. Advance reservations are required through the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum. Walking shoes are suggested and tour is not recommended for children under 12. For reservations and more information, contact the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum at 561.395.6766 ext. 101 or visit www.bocahistory.org/tours.

August 28, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wine & All That Jazz!
Sponsored By GBRCC & Southern Wine & Spirits
Location: Boca Raton Resort & Club’s Mizner Center (501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432)
The Annual Wine & All That Jazz, featuring fine wine, live entertainment and dinner by the bite provided by 10 of Boca Raton’s top restaurants. General admission is $50 and VIP is $100. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.bocaratonchamber.com/events, at the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce located at 1800 N. Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, or by calling 561.395.4433 ext. 221.

August 29, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
4th Annual Bowling for Bread
Benefitting Boca Helping Hands
Sponsored By Republic Services of the Palm Beaches
Location: Strikes@Boca (21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486)
Republic Services of Palm Beach in partnership with Boca Helping Hands present “Bowling for Bread”. Please join us for a fun-filled afternoon of bowling, food, music and raffles to benefit Boca Helping Hands. Sunday, August 29, 2010 Registration & Bowling begins at 2:00 p.m. Concert begins promptly at 4:00 p.m. Strikes@Boca (formerly Don Carter’s All Stars)

Please visit www.bocaratonchamber.com/events for details.

City of Boca Raton Sponsored Events

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
What:       Sugar Sand Park 4th Annual Juried Art Show, “Fine, Fine Summertime”
When:      June 3-August 30                   Time: Community Center Hours
Where:    Sugar Sand Park, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Cost:        Free
Contact:   561-347-3900

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
What:       Daily Tank Feedings
When:      Days: Sunday – Friday           Time: 2:30 pm
   Day:   Saturday       Time: 11:30 am
Where:    Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 801 North Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Cost:        No fee
Contact:   561-391-8110

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
What:       Flower Pressing
When:      Sunday, August 8   Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Where:    Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 North Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Cost:        Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Inc. Members: $12 per adult        Non-members: $18 per adult
Contact:   561-391-8110

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
What:       “SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK” SERIES featuring
                “THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT” stage show by ZMC Entertainment
When:      Friday, August 13                   Time: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Where:    Mizner Park Amphitheater, N. Federal Hwy, Just South of Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Cost:        Free
Contact:   (561) 393-7806 selection 2 or www.myboca.us

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
What:       Weekend Movie Madness: THE MANY ADVENTURES OF WINNIE THE POOH
When:      Sunday, August 22                 Time: 11:00 am
Where:    Sugar Sand Park Community Center, 300 S. Military Trail, Boca Raton 33486
Cost:        $1.00 (includes popcorn and a drink)
Contact:   561-347-3948

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services – Tim Huxhold Skate Park
What:       Back-To-School Inline / Skateboard Competition
When:      Saturday, August 28               Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where:    City of Boca Raton Tim Huxhold Skate Park, 400 Crawford Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Cost:        Spectators: Free
                Skaters: $10 registration fee payable before Aug 28th, 9:30 am
Contact:   561-367-7001

Who:        City of Boca Raton Recreation Services
What:       Big Wonders
When:      Saturday, August 28               Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where:    Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 North Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
Cost:        Gumbo Limbo Nature Center Inc. Members: $7 per child
                Non-members: $10 per child
Contact:   561-391-8110
Please visit www.bocaraton.com/events for event details.

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How Can I Benefit From Participating?
Are you a For-Profit?

Promote your business and become "socially conscious" by supporting a non-profit organization during Boca Festival Days!
Looking for your non-profit match? Go to the business directory (or Click here) and select "Non-Profits" from the drop-down menu. No luck? Contact GBRCC Marketing & Communications Coordinator Audra Hodges at ahodges@bocaratonchamber.com or call 561.395.4433 ext. 235 and she will try to help you out.

Please click here to download the sponsorship (campaign, not event-specific) form for Boca Festival Days.
Event Entry Fee Sponsor Responsibility:
- $250 Event Entry Fee*
*In order for a non-profit organization's event to be promoted and marketed as a Boca Festival Days event by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce, this $250 event entry fee - made out to the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce - must submitted by a event entry fee sponsor or by the non-profit organization itself by the end of May.
You can also be a sponsor these fantastic events by offering:

Additional financial support
Logistics/Planning support
Materials support

Raising Awareness / Funds for Non-Profits

Are you a Non-Profit Organization? Plan your own event to generate awareness and/or funds for your cause! Planning an event and securing sponsors is a year-long process, be sure to start preparing early on in the year.

To see a list of upcoming networking events, where there will be rooms full of potential sponsors with whom you may network, please visit www.bocaratonchamber.com/events!
Please click here to download the event registration form for Boca Festival Days.
The deadline for submitting event forms is at the end of May!

Click here to view the .pdf of the Boca Festival Days presentation packed with information and tips on how to have a successful Boca Festival Days event.

Remember, event entry deadline is at the end of May, so make your matches for Boca Festival Days today! Contact your potential partner organization (if you are a for-profit company, start looking for a non-profit agency to sponsor and vice versa).

Please note: all non-profit event planners and sponsors must be members in good standing with the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. See business directory in the upper left-hand column on www.bocaratonchamber.com.

If you are not a member of the GBRCC and would like to join, please click here!

F.A.Q.
For more information about marketing your company through Boca Festival Days, or if you are a non-profit and wish to plan your own event for 2010, please contact GBRCC Marketing and Communications Coordinator, Audra Hodges, click here to email, or call 561.395.4433 ext. 235.

Calendars (Printed):
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007
• 2006