BY CHRIS MAYO
ChristinaMayo05@aol.com.
Friends and teammates since elementary school, Palmetto High students Max Halasz, David Lee and Adam Sargent organized a charity coed softball game to benefit Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society's signature fundraising event.
The athletes ''teamed up'' with other members of the varsity baseball and softball teams to form Team Up Against Cancer. To participate in the game, each player made a donation to Relay for Life. Primary fundraising was collected through a gate fee, a concession stand, a silent auction and contributions from friends, family and members of the community.
The students raised over $2,700.
Margie Archer-Seaman and Elyse Waronker, both teachers and cancer survivors, were honored at the opening ceremony dedicated to celebrating survivors, remembering those who have died and those who are fighting back against the disease.
GO FISH
The first annual Casting For A Cause fishing tournament will be April 23-26. The weekend event will raise funds for The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Florida and the Tropical Everglades Visitor Association.
The tournament includes one day of inshore fishing out of Flamingo in Everglades National Park and two days of fishing out of Homestead Bayfront Park. There is a point system for sailfish, tarpon, snook, redfish, bonefish and permit. Trophies and cash prizes will be given. Junior anglers are invited to participate. More details can be found at castingforacause.com. Or call 305-230-0264.
STYLE AND GRACE
Learn about a woman born seven years after the Civil War who lived to see Sputnik launched and influenced millions with her sense of style and grace.
The biography, Emilie Post: Daughter of the Gilded Age, Mistress of American Manners by Laura Claridge, will be discussed by Rosann Whitten at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the GFWC Coco Plum Woman's Club, 1375 Sunset Dr. Refreshments will be served at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $8. Call 305-665-5731.
PLAYGROUND THEATRE
One of the oldest stories comes to life in Inanna and the Huluppu Tree by Stephanie Ansin and Fernando Calzadilla. Based on a Sumerian myth, the play tells of a young goddess who restores harmony to a city. It is for ages 8 and up. Opening night is April 25 at 7 p.m. and the play runs through May 22.
The Ivanka Trump Collection Trunk Show will be May 15-16 and Tea at the Ritz will be May 17 at The Ritz-Carlton South Beach. Both benefit the Playground Theatre's education and outreach programs.
For more on these events, play tickets and the summer musical theater camp, visit theplaygroundtheatre.com.
BLUES JAM
There are three more chances to attend the Stormy Monday Pro-Open Mic Blues Jam on Mondays at 8:30 p.m. at The Fish House, 10000 SW 56th St. The last Monday jam is April 27. Hear professional blues musicians play and sing with Papa Joe and his band featuring George Caldwell, Steve Stacy, Darrel Raines and Curmit ''The Frog'' Sibert. Blues beer is $1 and munchies are $5. For more, visit thefishhouse.com.
TREES OF CHINA
Learn about the flowering trees of China at the next Tropical Flowering Tree Society meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Rd. The speaker will be Dr. Robert McMillan, professor emeritus at the University of Florida and director of research and development at Kerry's Nursery.
The group's monthly programs include speakers, rare flowering tree auctions, and refreshments. Visitors are welcome at no cost. Become a member for $30 a year. For more, call 305-389-5404 or visit tfts.org.
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