The Boca Raton Tribune Yo u r C l o s e s t N e i g h b o r
East /West Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach, FL
Number 531 • Year XI
September 24 - September 30, 2021
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Boca Helping Hands and FAU Held Hunger Cereal Drive
FAU MBA Sport Management Climbs in World Rankings
You are not alone: How to raise awareness during suicide prevention month
The Fuller Center Wee Dream Ball Will Celebrate Agency’s 50th Anniversary
Boca Raton Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for Nov. 14 The Alzheimer’s Association is inviting Boca Raton residents to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, Nov. 14. While last year’s event was mainly virtual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alzheimer’s Association is moving forward with plans to host this year’s Boca Raton Walk to End Alzheimer’s in person. Walk Director Stefanie Mardar noted that the health and safety of participants, staff and volunteers remain the Association’s top priorities. Continued on Page 14
Public commenters at school board meetings unsupportive of mask mandates By: Gillian Manning Palm Beach County School District is one of several districts to defy Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ban on mandatory mask-wearing, members of the public have been voicing their concerns over this decision. Throughout the Sept. 22 meeting, the majority of public commenters were unsupportive of the current mask mandate. Continued on Page 3
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NSAL Celebrates 40 Years of Supporting The Arts The National Society of Arts & Letters of Florida will hold their long-awaited annual Star Maker Awards on Sunday, October 10, 2021 at 6:30 pm at The Wick Theatre and Costume Museum in Boca Raton. Boca Ballet Theatre’s Co-Artistic Directors Jane Tyree and Dan Guin will be the recipients of the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Guests will also be treated to performances by the Society’s talented National and Local scholarship and competition winners. Tickets are $250 per person and include a sumptuous 3-course dinner and open bar. “This event marks our organization’s 40th anniversary of serving Florida’s young performing and visual artists through our scholarship, competition and mentorship program,” said Kim Champion, event chairperson. Continued on Page 12
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