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2026
AUGUST
Aug. 26
Habitat for Humanity: Happy Hour reception; 5 p.m. at Meat Market Palm Beach, 191 Bradley Place. By invitation.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 14
First Female: Happy Hour reception; 5 p.m. at Meat Market, 191 Bradley Place. By Invitation only. Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope.
Sept. 30
Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults: 32nd annual Estate Planners Reception; 5 p.m. at The Rehabilitation Center for Children and Adults. David Bowers, Chair 561-655-7266.
OCTOBER
Oct. 9
Habitat for Humanity: Dream Builders’ Ball celebrating 40 years; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Tracey Caruso and Binky Fash, honorary chairwomen; Mike Caruso and Doug Fash, honorary chairmen.
Oct. 15
H.O.W. (Hearing the Ovarian Cancer Whisper, Inc.)/Glenda M. Wright Angel Fund: “A Butterfly Affair” reception, silent auction and fashion presentation by Ramy Brook; 6 p.m.at the Colony Hotel. Tiffany Cloutier, Lori Hines and Louise Altese-Isidori, chairwomen. 561-262-6343.
Oct. 19
Town of Palm Beach United Way: 35th Annual Business and Professional Breakfast; 7:30 a.m. at The Breakers. Carrie Bradburn, Business and Professional chairwoman. 561-655-1919.
Oct .27
Making Every Day Count Inc. Annual luncheon; 11 a.m. at Colony Hotel. 561-315-6208.
Oct. 28
Young Friends of Palm Beach Symphony: Happy Hour reception; 5 p.m. at Meat Market Palm Beach, 191 Bradley Place. By invitation.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 5
Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation: Safeguard Palm Beach cocktail reception: 5 p.m. at The Colony. By Invitation.
Nov. 6
Best Buddies Palm Beach: La Dolce Vita gala; 6 p.m. at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach. Anna Glennon, chairwoman; Hunter Huff, chairman. 561-358-8085.
Nov. 7
West Palm Beach Library Foundation: Food for Thought dinner, 6 p.m. at The Beach Club. Melissa Sullivan, chairwoman; Julie Rudolph and Kathryn Vecellio, co-chairwomen. Cocktail attire. By invitation.
Nov. 10
Palm Beach Symphony: Season kickoff reception; 6 p.m. at Club Colette. 561-568-0265.
Nov. 11
The Garden Club of Palm Beach: Preview party for the 2026 Christmas Boutique; 5 p.m. at the Armory Art Center. Heather Henry and Nancy Murray, chairwomen. By invitation.
Nov. 13
Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation: Safeguard Palm Beach Fall Breakfast; 8:30 a.m. at The Four Seasons. 561-508-3547.
Nov. 17
Grandma’s Angels: 11th annual Grandma’s Place Holiday Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Sailfish Club. Elizabeth Nunez and Jodie Schmit, co-chairwomen; Armend Berisha and Everett Simon, honorary chairs. 561-753-2226.
Nov. 23
Red Sneakers for Oakley: Ninth annual Food Allergy Awareness Benefit; 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette. Hilary Dick, Karen Klopp and Wilder Regalbuto, chairwomen; Jack Lynch, chairman. By invitation.
Nov. 28
Town of Palm Beach United Way: 33rd annual Holiday Toy Drive reception; 6 p.m. at the Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, reception chairmen.
Nov. 30
The Salvation Army of Palm Beach County: Third annual Twelve Trees of Christmas Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Flagler Museum. Chris Ansbacher and Nancy Stone., chairwomen. By invitation.
DECEMBER
Dec. 1
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: “Angels In White” luncheon honoring the ladies committee of the Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala; 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club. Marietta Muiña McNulty, chairwoman. All-white attire. By invitation.
Dec. 1
Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches: Tree-Lighting Celebration; 6 p.m. at The Sailfish Club. Jennifer Trainor, chairwoman; Debby Parr, co-chairwoman. 561-444-0399.
Dec. 3
New Hope Charities: 32nd Annual Holiday Bazaar at The Beach Club.
Dec. 8
YMCA of the Palm Beaches: 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast at The Breakers. 561-508-4031.
Dec 9
Palm Beach Civic Association: Annual Holiday Reception; 5 p.m. at the Colony Hotel.
Dec. 9
Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation: Council of 100 Annual Holiday Dinner; 6 p.m. The Breakers.
Dec. 9
Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County: Second annual Havana Nights evening; 6 p.m. at the Beach Club. Jean Shafiroff and Beth Fishel, chairwomen. Breezy Cuban Elegance or ’50s glam. By invitation.
Dec. 10
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: 55th Annual Christmas Ball; 7 p.m. at Sailfish Club. Stephanie Booth Shafran and Aerin Lauder Zinterhofer, chairwomen. By invitation.
Dec.11
MorseLife Health System: 43rd Birthday Celebration; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. By invitation.
Dec. 16
Basilica of Saint Edward: Centennial gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. The Rt. Rev. Archimandrite Glen Pothier, chairman. 561-832-0400.
Dec. 17
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: “Art from the Heart” reception and exhibition to kick off the 17th annual Bishop’s Gala; 6 p.m. at the Findlay Galleries. James Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui , chairmen.
Dec. 19
Gloria M. Silverio Foundation: Safe Haven For Newborns Holiday Cabaret and luncheon; noon at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Lexye Aversa, chairwoman. 561-512-7333.
Dec. 31
Henry Morrison Flagler Museum: “Midnight at Whitehall” New Year’s Eve celebration; 10:30 p.m. at the museum. By invitation.
2027
JANUARY
Jan. 7
Palm Beach Symphony: 25th anniversary gala kickoff honoring gala chairs and honorary chairs; 6 p.m. at Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, reception chairmen. By invitation.
Jan. 8
American Red Cross: The 66th International Red Cross Ball; 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers. Amanda Schumacher and Laurie Sands Harrison, chairwomen; Charles Schumacher, chairman. White tie optional. 561-607-8031.
Jan. 12
Promise Fund of Florida: Annual Pink Tie Guy reception. Howard and Michele Kessler. By invitation.
Jan. 13
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: “For Your Eyes Only” Women’s Guild Luncheon at Club Colette. Lois Pope, chairwoman. By invitation.
Jan. 13
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation: Insights IX reception and juried art exhibition of works from bipolar artists; 5:30 p.m. at the John H. Surovek Gallery. Frances Fisher and Joyce Sang, chairwomen. Sheila Rinker, honorary chairwoman. 888-944-4408.
Jan. 14
American Friends of the Hebrew University: Annual Palm Beach Scopus Award Dinner honoring John Paulson; 7 p.m. at The Breakers.
Jan. 15
Glades Academy/Everglades Preparatory School: Night of Great Expectations; 7 p.m. at Cafe Boulud.
Jan. 18
Palm Beach Opera: Guild’s 65th anniversary gala and opera Interlude; 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons. Alexander Elles, chairman; Nancy Wilkinson, chairwoman; Alexandra Reichter and Susan Willis-Reickert, co-chairwomen. Cocktail attire. 561-324-8719.
American Friends of British Art: Cocktail reception and salon lecture at Findlay Galleries. James R. Borynack and Adolfo Zaralegui, chairmen. By invitation.
Jan. 20
Historical Society of Palm Beach County: 24th Annual Archival Evening honoring Pauline Pitt; 7 p.m. at The Colony Hotel. By invitation.
Jan. 21
Cox Science Center and Aquarium: 2027 Smarty Party “The Science of Happiness; ” 6 p.m. at the Kravis Center.. Renay Meyer, Alexia Hamm Ryan, Joanna Sanders and Julie Simmons, chairwomen. 561-370-7723.
Jan. 22
Place of Hope Palm Beach: Cocktails and dinner at the Flagler Museum. By invitation.
Jan. 23
Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation: 21st annual Palm Beach Police & Fire Rescue Ball honoring Nicola and Jeff Marcus, 6:30 p.m., Mar-a-Lago Club. Amy Baier, Amy Phelan and Jennifer Stallone, chairwomen. Black tie. By invitation.
Jan. 28
Ballet Palm Beach: “All That Glitters” annual dinner dance; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Robin Fleming, Erin McGould, Nicole Noonan and Jean Shafiroff, chairwomen. 561-630-8235.
Jan. 29
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: Shop the Day Away Luncheon at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Julie Kampf and Evelyn Treacy, chairwomen; Camille Branca, auction chairwoman.
Jan. 29
Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society: Tropical Safari dinner dance; 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach Zoo. 561-533-0887, ext. 477.
FEBRUARY
Feb. 2
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation: Palm Beach Hot Pink Symposium Luncheon; 11 a.m. at The Breakers.
Feb. 3
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach: 17th Annual Caritas Dei Bishop’s Gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Amy Acierno,Karmita Gusmano and Florence Metzger Berney, chairwoman. Marietta Muiña McNulty, chairwoman emeritus.
Feb. 4
Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation: Hospice Evening 2027; 6:30 p.m. at The Breakers. 561-832-8585.
Feb. 5
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: Annual Winter Ball at The Breakers.
Feb. 7
Darbster Rescue: 8th annual Fur Ball 6:30 p.m. at Club Colette, Hope Smith, Jacqui Michel and Laura Moore Tanne, chairwomen; Ross Meltzer, chairman.
Feb. 9
Basilica of Saint Edward: Guild’s “Celebrating 100 Years of Fashion” Valentine luncheon and fashion show at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Anita Natalie Gabler, chairwoman.
Feb. 10
Irish Georgian Society: Luncheon; 11:30 a.m. at The Beach Club. 312-678-4431.
Feb. 15
Palm Beach Symphony: 25th anniversary “A Standing Ovation” gala; 7 p.m. at The Breakers. Black tie. John T. and Amy Collins, honorary chairman and honorary chairwoman. 561-568-0265.
Feb. 17
Center for Family Services: 28th annual Old Bags Luncheon; 10:30 a.m. at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Lora Drasner and Marzia Precoda, chairwomen.
Feb.18
American Heart Association: 72nd annual Palm Beach Heart Ball at The Breakers. Susan Wright, Kathryn C. Vecellio, and Monika Preston, chairwomen. 561-697-6609.
Feb. 19
Palm Beach County Food Bank: 14th annual Empty Bowls Palm Beach; 11 a.m. at the Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea. Candace Ku, chairwoman. 561-670-2518.
Feb. 20
Cleveland Clinic: Annual Palm Beach Ball; 7 p.m. The Breakers. 772-530-0630.
Feb. 22
Lighthouse Guild: 20th annual Visionary Dinner; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. By invitation.
Feb. 26
Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach: Annual dinner dance; 7 p.m. at Phipps Ocean Park. Jane Holzer, Talbott Maxey and Electra Toub, chairwomen; John Paulson, chairman. By invitation.
Feb. 27
St. Ann Place Outreach Center: “The French Riviera” dinner dance; 6:30 p.m. at the Sailfish Club. Tom and Melinda Hassen, chairman and chairwoman; John and Virginia Gildea, co-chairman and co-chairwoman. 561-805-7708.
Feb. 28
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute: “An Evening of Vision” dinner dance at Club Colette.Richard and Phyllis Krock, chairman and chairwoman. By invitation.
American Friends of Magen David Adom: Annual Palm Beach Gala; 5:30 p.m. at The Breakers. 561-835-0510.
MARCH
March 3
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/ The Jimmy Fund: Breakfast with the Doctors at the Beach Club. Vicki Loring and Kate Lubin, chairwoman; Arthur Loring and Glen Sutton, chairmen. 561-833-2080.
March 4
Palm Beach Fellowship of Christians and Jews: Annual Fellowship dinner; 6:30 p.m. at The Beach Club. Zelda Mason, chairwoman; Grier Pressly, chairman. 561-833-6150.
March 6
Jupiter Medical Center Foundation: 50th annual Black-Tie Ball; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. 561-263-5728.
March 6
Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: Annual gala; 5:30 p.m. at the Kravis Center. Michelle Jacobs and Diane Sculley, chairwomen; John Sculley and Joseph Jacobs, chairmen. 561-651-4320.
March 8
The Promise Fund: The Promise Party, 7 p,m. at Club Colette. Julie Fisher Cummings, Paulette Koch, Diane Sculley and Laurie Silvers, chairwomen.
March 9
RDK Melanoma Foundation: 27th annual luncheon and fashion show at The Breakers. Lora Drasner, Laurie Harrison, Lisa Kopecky and Marzia Precoda, honorary chairwomen. 561-655-9655.
March 13
Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope: Dance the Night Away Gala at the Mar-a-Lago Club. Mary Ackerman, Bianca Blag, Lora Drasner and Michele Worth, chairwomen.
March 14
The LIFE Foundation: 33rd annual Lady in Red Gala with Jay Leno and Rita Rudner; 6 p.m. at The Breakers. Lois Pope and Suzi Goldsmith, chairwomen. 561-582-8083.
March 14
Irish Georgian Society: Dinner with guest speaker Richard de la Poer Beresford, Earl of Tyrone; 6 p.m. at Club Colette. 312-678-4431.
March 15
Center for Creative Education: Annual Spring Dinner; 7 p.m. at Club Colette. 561-805-9927 ext. 118.
.APRIL
April 4
The Mary Obolensky Underwood Foundation for Leukemia Research (MOUF): Annual dinner dance at Club Colette. Barbara de San Damian and Jennifer Garrigues, honorary chairwomen; Chip di Paula and Antony Underwood, honorary chairmen. By Invitation.
April 5
MorseLife Health System: Annual Golf Classic Awards luncheon; 1 p.m. at The Flagler Steakhouse. 561-242-4661.
April 7
Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches: 6th annual EnVision 20/20 Luncheon; 11 a.m. at the Beach Club. 561-586-5600.
April 9
The Garden Club of Palm Beach: Flower show preview party; 6 p.m. at the Flagler Museum. Patt Sned and Sue Strickland, chairwomen. By invitation.
April 9
Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County: 26th annual Barefoot on the Beach at The Beach Club.
MAY
May 5
Town of Palm Beach United Way: 82nd annual meeting; 4 p.m. at The Breakers. Richard Rothschild, chairman. 561-655-1919.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Daily News: Social Calendar for Aug. 16, 2026
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