SOLD OUT “NINE AND WINE” BENEFIT KICKS OFF ANNUAL CONSERVATION CUP
Funds raised from both tournaments will support the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
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(Palm Beach, Fla.) – A sold-out crowd was treated to nine holes and a “wine” down reception at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium’s “Nine and Wine” benefit on September 19. The event took place at Palm Beach Par 3, and the scramble-style competition was a kickoff for the Center’s annual Conservation Cup tournament on Monday, October 28 at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club.
Both benefits are raising awareness and funds for the Science Center. “We look forward to this event every year,” shared Science Center CEO Kate Arrizza. “It’s a hole-in-one way to raise money for all our ongoing projects and continue opening every mind to science. We are grateful to our generous sponsors who have been supporting this event for many years.”
Led by chairwomen Cari Rentas, Carolyn Sasso, Rebecca Seelig and Kellie Stenzel, “Nine and Wine” began with a special women’s golf clinic hosted by golf professionals Kellie Stenzel and Christina Monacelli. The 9-hole scramble concluded with an awards ceremony and evening reception at Al Fresco.
Additional committee members included Tonya Love Cheatham, Shani Core, Kathleen Crampton, Kristen Kelly Fisher, Nadine Fite, Micah Ford, Marcy Hoffman, Sunni Johnson, Brandy J. Lowe, Heather Neville, Carrie Perry, Alice Randolph, Christy Sheehan, Liza Smith, Nancy Wildrick
Sponsors for the event included Kellie Stenzel Golf, EDS Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Palm Beach Public Relations, Shani Core Interiors, Palmdale Oil Company, William Raveis South Florida, Dalzell Trading, Lew and Kathleen Crampton, Brandy Lowe, Carrie and Mac Perry, Cari Rentas, Cristy Sheehan and Liza Smith.
The mission of the Science Center is to “open every mind to science.” In addition to its fresh and saltwater aquarium and new backyard Science Trail, the indoor/outdoor SFSCA venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a digital planetarium, conservation research station, Florida exhibit hall, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” an interactive Everglades exhibit and the 18-hole Conservation Course – an outdoor putting course with science-focused education stations. The newest addition includes a $2.5 million permanent exhibit, “Journey Through the Human Brain” and features the most advanced neuroscience research and technology in the world.
The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach and is open Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Hall of Heroes is included in general admission to the SFSCA, at $17.95 for adults $15.95 for seniors, $13.95 for kids ages 3-12 and free for kids under 3. Planetarium shows and mini golf are not included in general admission pricing.
For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.
The 8th annual Conservation Cup is a fun “better ball” competition. The 18-hole tournament includes a welcome lunch, putting contest and cocktail party and awards presentation. Sponsorships are still available. For more information, or to register a twosome or a foursome, please call Marcy Hoffman, the Science Center’s director of institutional development, at 561-370-7738 or email mhoffman@sfsciencecenter.org.