FEMCITY BOCA DELRAY HOSTS AN AFTERNOON OF NETWORKING

WHAT: Local networking organization FemCity Boca Delray hosted a January Connection event at Kapow Noodle Bar in Boca Raton as part of its ongoing efforts to support women in business. More than 45 women enjoyed a delicious lunch as guest speaker Amanda Perna, founder and CEO of House of Perna, shared tips for focusing on their “vision for the year.” The event also served as the official partnership launch between FemCity and Diaper Bank Covering South Florida to support women and mothers in Palm Beach County

WHERE: Kapow Noodle Bar in Boca Raton

Grand Opening Of Le Colonial

WHAT: Delray’s dining scene got a new glamorous addition with the opening of Le Colonial on the corner of Atlantic and Northeast Sixth Avenues downtown. More than 600 dressed-to-impress guests were treated to delicious light bites, Le Colonial signature cocktails, and tons of danceable tunes from DJ Olivier Meiji. Le Colonial’s menu features a mouth-watering array of upscale French-Vietnamese fusion dishes developed under the leadership of acclaimed Vietnamese chef and cookbook author Nicole Routhier.

WHERE: Le Colonial in Delray Beach

Empty Bowls Delray

WHAT: Empty Bowls Delray returned for its seventh year to support those in Palm Beach County who are struggling to put food on the table. Familiar faces from the community, including Shelly and Billy Himmelrich, Ali Kaufman, John Brewer and many more, helped serve up bowls of soup prepared by 30 local restaurants to the hundreds of attendees who “ate simply so others can simply eat.” This year’s event was chaired by Stephanie Dodge and Billy Himmelrich and honorary chairs Ali Kaufman and John Brewer, and all proceeds from ticket sales benefited event host Palm Beach County Food Bank to assist in its mission to alleviate hunger in the county.

WHERE: Trinity Delray Lutheran Church