Gamers Heading to Abacoa for Ali’s Alliance Casino Night 2013

Abacoa signage-featuredOn June 8, Ali’s Alliance, with support from Square D Marketing, will welcome guests to Ali’s Silver City Casino & Saloon in Abacoa for its annual nighttime fundraiser, Casino Night.

The evening of food, entertainment and games, including blackjack, craps, slots and roulette, will benefit the nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect cancer patients and their caregivers with support groups. The event will take place from 6 to 10:30 p.m. in the golf club of the community of Jupiter homes for sale. There will be music, dancing, passed hors d’oeuvres, a buffet dinner and a cash bar. In addition, a silent auction will be set up at the beginning of the night.

Ali’s Alliance, founded by David Cowan in honor of his late wife, Alison, who died from cancer, aims to compile a comprehensive database of cancer resources searchable by ZIP code. One of the charity’s primary partners is Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies in Port Saint Lucie, and it is signing up other partners every week.

Tickets cost $50 and include 3,000 gaming chips. For an extra $25, guests can enter the Texas Hold’em poker tournament with the chance to win $2,500 in prizes.

Ali’s Alliance recently had its other fundraising event of the season, its Afternoon Tea & Haute Couture Floral Millinery Pageant, at Turtle Creek in Tequesta.

For information, call 561-715-7427 or visit Ali’s Alliance.

Jupiter Pointe Paddle Boarding- MUST DO!

Jupiter Paddle Boarding Try the newest trend Jupiter has to offer, SUP! SUP stands for stand up paddle boarding and it has been long adored by Floridians. In the past few years, paddle boarding has gained great interest from Jupiter locals and tourists. If you enjoy the water, sun and adventure you have to try standup paddle boarding at Jupiter Pointe Paddling at the Jupiter Pointe Club and Marina.

The paddling packages and tours that are offered at Jupiter Pointe Paddling are amazing! You can do anything from guided tours to yoga classes on the stand up boards.

SPECIAL TOURS:

Island Tours– held every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. The island tours are 90 minutes and guided.

Full Moon Tours– 90-minute, guided tours cruising the water on clear nights underneath the stars. A drum circle, bon fire and a cash bar follow the moon tours.

Doggie Paddle– open to dogs who enjoy the water! They take place every Saturday at 4 pm.

SUP Classes– 1 hour classes that incorporate yoga, cardio and core on the standup boards. Caution, this class is a challenge!

SUP & SIP– Adults only! They are fun focused, as they offer a 2-hour paddleboard or kayak rental as well as 2 complementary drinks at Wylder’s.

Blowing Rocks Eco Tour– every first Wednesday of the month from 9:30am- 11:30am. It is a 2-hour paddling tour of the nature preserve at blowing rocks, where you will search for turtles, porpoises, manatees and tropical fish.

Paddle Parties– Paddle Parties are perfect for kids’ birthday parties. Up to 10 kids can paddle, swim and eat at Wylder’s. The tours are guided and truly offer a unique way to celebrate!

Paddle Board in Jupiter If you haven’t tried paddling, you have to add it to your list! Paddle boarding is a great way to exercise with low impact, its fun and even educational.  Stand up paddling has been a way of life for islanders like Hawaiians and those who love the tropical life, like Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens and Stuart locals. Learn more about SUP and setting up your tour at Jupiter Pointe Paddling!