The colorful evening is Saturday, June 21st, with a VIP Sneak Preview to meet the artists between 5 and 6 p.m., followed by general admission to the White Shirt Night from 6 to 9 p.m. The VIP ticket is $100 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres and two drink tickets. General admission is $50 per person, with hors d’oeuvres and one drink ticket. Reservations are available online at www.hpsfl.org or by calling 772.320.0770.

The well-known local artists ready to “paint” are Dan Mackin, Jane Blatt, Carol Kepp, Valerie Lally, Sharon Ferina, Kevin Hutchinson, Nancy Smythe, Julia Kelly, Cindy Cooper, Pam Patterson, Paula MacArthur Cooper, and Nanette Carton. Guests may select one of four paintings available from each artist.

The artists will offer tropical sketches for guests to have “painted” on t-shirts, aprons, tote bags and ball caps. The sketches consist of palm trees and a hammock, sea shells, turtles, roiling water, Royal Poinciana trees, hibiscus flowers and more. Helping People Succeed will have a number of linen napkins “pre-painted” for purchase at the event.

Sponsors for the evening are Seacoast National Bank, E.W. Consultants Inc., Mary Kay Buckridge, Publix, A Law Firm of Goldstein, Schmitt, Cambron PL, Kathy Skrzypczak, The Retina Institute of Florida, The Stuart News / TCPALM.com, and Taste Casual Dining with hosts Craig and Karen Kingston. The restaurant is located at the intersection of SE Bridge Road and Old Dixie Highway.

Proceeds from White Shirt Night benefit the programs and services of Helping People Succeed, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves 4,500 families in Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee and Indian River counties. Among the programs offered are Baby Steps, Healthy Families, Behavioral Health, Community Connections and Employment Options. Late last year, Helping People Succeed opened a new facility for after-school programs for elementary, middle and high school students with autism spectrum disorder.

For program information and to RSVP for the White Shirt Night, contact 772.320.0770 or online at www.hpsfl.org or contact Lynn Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.