The fabulous Sophia MaxBrown goes green.

WESTERN BUREAU:

Under the theme 'One love, one heart, let's get together to support Hanover Charities', the philanthropic came out in support of the Sugar Cane Ball on Saturday, February 14.

Arriving at the fabulous Round Hill Hotel and Villas, some of the most generous people in western Jamaica came prepared to defy any inkling of an economic crisis, outdo the US$158,000 raised at last year's event and fulfil the creative 'Make a Wish' list.

Although the women donned fabulous gowns to match their men in black ties, this year it wasn't about the clothing.

Katrin Casserly and her magnificent fund-raising team were all about making an enormous difference to the needy in the parish of Hanover.

"You help provide our neighbours with reading and computer skills, offer a soup kitchen for the hungry, supply basics to the disabled and elderly, give health clinics and much more," said the statement from the organising committee.

Charities for consideration include Wasthaven Home for Children, Ministers Fraternal Soup Kitchen and St Mary's Prep School.

Anyone wishing to help Hanover Charities may contact Katrin Casserly at the Round Hill Hotel in Hanover.

janet.silvera@gleanerjm.com

From left: Like three peas in a pod, Carina Melville, Paola Byles and Paula Kerr Jarrett pose for the cameras at the Hanover Charities Sugar Cane Ball at Round Hill on Valentine's Day.

Ladies in red, Julie Samtani and her daughter-in-law, Nikki, look beautiful.

'Oceanstyle' magazine's Doug Gordon and fiancée, Arla Vernon, make a striking pair.

Mark and Paula Kovinsky dance up a storm.

Always the perfect host, managing director of Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Josef Forstmayr, shares his time with the Urban Development Corporation's general manager, Joy Douglas (left) and the Ministry of Tourism's Carol Rose-Brown.

Author/talk-show host, Beverly Anderson Manley, looks lovely.

Young Alanna Williams makes a fashion statement. - photos by Janet Silvera

With cupid fluttering their hearts, Dominique and Horace Peterkin had the time of their lives at Hanover Charities Sugar Cane ball.

Camille and Jaime Delgado show how it's done on the dance floor.

Former United States Ambassador to Jamaica, Brenda La Grange Johnson flew into the island for Hanover Charities Sugar Cane ball and took a turn on the floor with Spanish Ambassador Jesus Silva.

Someone needs to tell NBA shooting guard Morris Peterson of the Hornets what to wear to a ball!