Mayor’s Column
November
By Mayor Anne Gerwig
The month of November is when we give thanks for our health, families, jobs, and our great hometown. As we approach the end of the year, the days get shorter while Wellington gets busier. Please remember to “fall back” by setting your clocks back one hour on November 6th for the change to Daylight Savings.
Even through this busy time and holiday season, I encourage you to stay involved with the Village. Please make sure your voice is heard by participating in our Village’s decision making process. Click here for complete list of meetings and agendas: http://wellingtonfl.gov/government/agendas, or visit our website, and social media pages (Twitter: @wellingtonflgov, and Facebook: Village of Wellington).
As we enjoy the fall season, our thoughts turn to cooler weather and the holidays. If you enjoy keeping things close to home during this festive time of year, Wellington has some upcoming events that you and your family may find interesting. On behalf of Council and staff, please join me at the following:
Veterans Day is Friday, November 11th. Each year, the Village and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 honor all current and former members of the armed forces with a Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony. The parade begins at 8:15 a.m., commencing at Village Hall, located at 12300 Forest Hill Boulevard. The parade is followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, located on the corner of Forest Hill Boulevard and South Shore Boulevard. Join me in showing our support for our returned troops and honor those in our community who have served our country.
If you are an active or retired veteran attending the ceremony, I would like to personally thank you for your service and invite you to join us as we honor you and your fellow service men and women. You will have an opportunity to add your name to our roll call the morning of the event at the Wellington tent.
The Green Market at Wellington is scheduled to resume on Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm. Please mark your calendars and make sure you do not miss out. Join us near the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard).
Holiday season officially begins early this November around Wellington, as we begin decorating all around the Village. I would like to invite you and your family to the Annual Tree Lighting event on December 2nd. For more information, please make sure to visit our website: www.wellingtonfl.gov, and follow us on Twitter: @wellingtonflgov, and Facebook: Village of Wellington.
It is easy to see why Wellington is known as “The Winter Equestrian Capital of the World.” We are starting to see many of our seasonal friends as “season” approaches. Join me in welcoming them and their four-legged friends. Please check out the equestrian venues for current and upcoming events schedules. With a busy season approaching, please be aware of the increased traffic on the roads.
The Village continues its tradition of partnering with InterFaith and other local partners for the annual “Hometown Holiday Food Drive.” Please drop off donations by November 17 at Food can be dropped off at the Village of Wellington’s Municipal Complex (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), Village Park (11700 Pierson Road), the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace), Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12133 Ken Adams Way), Ultima Fitness, The Goddard School, and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, District 8 Substation. Non-perishable items such as instant mashed potatoes, packaged stuffing, and canned vegetables are appreciated.
The day after Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season, and I hope you consider shopping locally with our many wonderful merchants.
As you can see, Wellington is staying busy as the summer heat gives way to crisp autumn air. There is no better time to get the family outdoors to see movies at the Amphitheater, enjoy our weekly, Thursday food truck invasion, or go nature-spotting at one of our beautiful natural preserves. There are so many great programs and events happening around our Village. I would like to encourage you to check them out on our community calendar available at www.wellingtonfl.gov/discover-us/calendar.
With no shortage of family-friendly fun around the Village, I am thankful to call Wellington home, because it truly is a Great Hometown.