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Event: Boca Raton Historical Society Tag Sale Date: April 16, 2005 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Place: Boca Town Hall 71 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton. (corner of North Federal Highway and Boca Raton Road) Phone: 561-395-6766

BOCA RATON HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOSTS TAG SALE

BOCA RATON, Fla.—The Boca Raton Historical Society will host a tag sale on April 16th from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. inside the Boca Town Hall located at 71 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Items for sale are from the Fire Bay Gift Shop located at the Boca Raton Town Hall and will include: Vera Bradley handbags, seasonal merchandise, accessories for the home and garden, antique reproductions, holiday décor, children’s toys, cookbooks, historical books, photographs and souvenirs of Boca Raton past and present. All items will be sold at or slightly above cost in order to raise money for the Boca Raton Historical Society.  There will be outside vendors as well. “We have many beautiful items we believe will appeal to the historian, tourist, and local resident,” said Mary Csar, executive director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “The tag sale is a wonderful opportunity to find great bargains on unique objects as well as everyday pieces that add a decorative elegance to every home,” she said. The Boca Raton Historical Society is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving the past to enrich the future. Now in its 33rd year, the Historical Society actively promotes historic preservation and education through its archival services, guided tours and educational programs. For more information, contact the Boca Raton Historical Society at (561) 395-6766.

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2005 “WALK OF RECOGNITION” AWARD

BOCA RATON, Fla.—The Boca Raton Historical Society is seeking nominations for candidates for induction into the 2005 “Walk of Recognition” located at Royal Palm Place. Since its inception in 1997, 38 deserving residents have received ‘stars’ for this prestigious community award. The Walk of Recognition recognizes individuals who have contributed to the community of Boca Raton and enriched the lives of citizens.

A cornerstone of the community and supporter of numerous organizations in the area, Marta Batmasian originally conceived the award which has become an annual community program organized and maintained by the Historical Society. Last years recipients were Dr. Donald Curl and Ruth McGoldrick.

“We need the help of our community in nominating individuals who serve the community outside of their normal everyday job,” said Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society. “We encourage people to take part in the nomination process to ensure a strong showing of the many community service-minded residents who live in our community”, she said.

An independent panel of judges reviews each application and selects two to three outstanding community leaders. Each of the recipients will have their names carved into a black granite plaque and placed on the “Walk of Recognition” monument at Royal Palm Place May 4, during an induction ceremony. The plaques are underwritten by Marta Batmasian as part of her commitment to her community.

Walk of Recognition

Nominations are open to the residents of Boca Raton. This includes the west Boca Raton as well. Nominations not selected during one cycle year (2004) are resubmitted to the judging panel for an additional year. Nomination forms for this year’s Walk of Recognition Award are available by on-line at www.bocahistory.org or by calling the Boca Raton Historical Society at (561) 395-6766 ext. 100. The deadline for submitting applications is 5 pm, Thursday, April 8, 2005.

The Boca Raton Historical Society is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving the past to enrich the future. Now in its 33rd year, the Historical Society actively promotes historic preservation and education through its archival services, guided tours and educational programs.

CONTACT: Janis R. Ehlers
(954) 726-9228