Now that the holidays are over and the snowbirds have taken up residence, the social season is starting in full force. Mail boxes are starting to overflow with invitations for multiple charitable balls.

If you have a deep wallet, you can take advantage of events and parties at some very cool venues. Even if your philanthropic budget is limited, it's fun to pick one event and hobnob with the rich and almost famous.

Some of the upcoming galas are listed below. Enjoy the season and feel free to add your own favorites as a comment to this entry.

Saturday, January 19th - Imagination Ball, Boca Raton Community Hospital, Boca Raton Resort and Club (561) 955-4142

Sunday, January 20th - State of Israel Bonds Prime Minister's Club Dinner, Boca West County Club (800) 229-6950 ext. 5829

Thursday, February 7 - Torch of Learning Award Dinner, American Friends of Hebrew University, Woodfield Country Club (561) 750-8585

Saturday, February 9 - American Heart Association's 26th Annual Boca Raton Heart Ball, Avitat Aviation (561) 394-0170

Sunday, February 17th - Donna Summer Concert and Disco Party, Stand Among Friends, Bank Atlantic Center (561) 297-4402

Tuesday, February 26 - Focus on the Future, Weizmann Institute of Science, Four Seasons Resort (561) 210-8440

Sunday, March 2 - Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Annual Gala, Mar-A-Lago Club (561) 483-2771

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