Seated from left: Honoree Juanita Bryant-Goode, honoree Rev. Marcia Beam, honorary co-chairwoman Dr. Barbara Carey-Shuler, committee co-chairwoman Gladys Whigham, committee co-chairman Robbie Alexander, committee co-chairwoman Joycelyn Patrick.
Standing from left: Honoree Curtis Jones; honorary co-chairman Richard A. Ryles, Esq.; honoree Maj. Joseph Bernadel; honoree Roy Simon; and honoree Charlie Simon.

The S.D. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum will be keeping “Rhythm in Paradise” while honoring a prestigious list of local heroes at its annual gala on April 4. “Rhythm in Paradise” will be held at the Delray Beach Marriott, 10 N. Ocean Blvd., and benefit the Kids’ Cultural Club of the S.D. Spady Cultural Heritage Museum.
At the “Rhythm in Paradise” gala awards for community service and leadership will be given to Maj. Joseph Bernadel, the founder of Toussaint L’Ouverture High School; Juanita Bryant-Goode of The Caring Kitchen and South County Coordinator for C.R.O.S. Ministries; Rev. Marcia Beam of St. Matthews Episcopal Church; Roy, Sandy, Ernie and Charlie Simon, Delray Beach natives and city civic leaders; and West Delray farmers Tim Farrington, Ted Winsberg, Henry Williams, Curtis Jones and Jimmy Walker.
The gala’s event planning committee is currently seeking sponsorships at various levels. For more information on event sponsorship, call the museum at 561-279-8883 or visit the web site at www.spadymuseum.com