PALM CITY, Fla. — “Make a Hand and Give a Hand to Education” — that’s the theme of the upcoming Harbour Ridge Mah Jongg tournament. All proceeds will benefit the Education Foundation of Martin County (EFMC), which organizes many educational enrichment programs for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools.

 

Presented by Sandhill Cove, the charity event will be held on Friday, March 1, at Harbour Ridge Yacht & Country Club, 12600 Harbour Ridge Blvd. Registration and a continental breakfast begin at 9 a.m. and morning play begins at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow at 12:30 p.m. and afternoon play will begin at 1:30 p.m. Awards will be presented at 3:45 p.m.

 

The registration fee is $85 per player and includes cash prizes, a continental breakfast, lunch, awards and valet parking at the clubhouse. The tournament is limited to 100 players. Reservations are required and may be made online at www.EducationFounationMC.org.  A waiting list will be started after 100 players are registered. To add your name to the wait list, please call the EFMC office at 772-600-8062.

 

During this daylong event, guests will have the opportunity to peruse and bid on items in a silent auction. Organizers also are collecting donations for the auction. A sampling of last year’s auction items included spa treatments, jewelry, gift baskets and golf outings. 

 

“Donating to this exclusive auction is a fantastic way to promote your business to a targeted audience,” said Tournament Committee Chair and EFMC Board Member Lois McGuire.

 

Sponsoring the event also provides an opportunity for businesses to gain exposure. Remaining sponsorships that are still available range from $250 to $1,750.  For more information or to join Sandhill Cove, The Tasco Family Foundation, Water’s Edge Dermatology, Treasure Coast Urgent Care, Edie Stevenson, and Ann Vossekuil as a sponsor, please call 772-600-8062 or visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org. 

 

The Education Foundation of Martin County is the Martin County School District’s strategic non-profit partner with the mission of enriching and enhancing educational opportunities and support for students and teachers in Martin County’s public schools. As an independent group, the Foundation promotes this effort by raising and distributing private and corporate funds through several established programs, including classroom enrichment grants, Adopt-a-Class, the EFMC “For the Love of Reading” Book Vending Machines, the EFMC PLAYS program for kindergarteners, the EFMC Career Exploration Labs in Martin’s middle schools, special initiatives, professional development for teachers, and programs to recognize outstanding teaching. For more information, please visit www.EducationFoundationMC.org.

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