Please post this in your business, offices, workplace or anywhere you think it may help spread the message of thee overwhelming need here in our local community. If you have any questions or ideas on how we might spread the word please contact me A.S.A.P.
Nathan Cobb
Events Coordinator
Palm Beach Harvest
“Meeting the need to feed”
nathan@palmbeachharvest.org
www.palmbeachharvest.org
450-321-1115
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Jamnea Jacas-Finlayson
561.478.8281
JF Gallery & Framing Celebrates New Name and Location
with Grand Opening Reception and Exhibit
WEST PALM BEACH, FL (July 7, 2010) – JF Gallery & Framing, formerly My Frame Shop & Gallery, will celebrate its Grand Opening July 23, 2010, at its new location on Antique Row in downtown West Palm Beach. The Grand Opening celebration will include a reception and exhibit and will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. JF Gallery & Framing is now located at 3901 South Dixie Highway, Suite B., West Palm Beach, FL.
Slated to kick off the event is a ribbon cutting ceremony with West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel at 6:00 p.m. The grand opening fête includes complimentary refreshments and hors d’oeuvres and an opening exhibition in the new gallery space. The opening exhibit will showcase works by Clemente, Liz Ghitta Segall, Dan Leahy, Delford T. Wilson, Isabel Gouveia, Reema Houwari, Sibel Kocabasi, Susan Battin, Peter Marshall and Jamnea Jacas-Finlayson, as well as sculptures by Chris Riccardo and Joseph Meerbott.
Founded in 2003 as My Frame Shop & Gallery at its former location on Okeechobee Boulevard, JF Gallery & Framing has been providing high quality custom framing services to consumers, art collectors, interior decorators, designers, and commercial clients in South Florida for over 7 years. In addition to continuing the exceptional custom framing services JF Framing & Gallery is known for, the gallery plans to hold future shows featuring works by established names, as well as emerging artists. For more information about JF Gallery & Framing and the Grand Opening reception, please visit www.jfgallery.com.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Jamnea Jacas-Finlayson
3901 South Dixie Highway, Suite B
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561.478.8281
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Vince Bonvento, Assistant County Administrator, Public Safety Director and Dr. Vincent Encomio from the Florida Oceanographic Society as key note speakers for their July 21st luncheon. The topic will be the BP Oil Spill and the county’s safety plan should it reach our shores as well as the environmental effect on marine life and our waters. The luncheon will be held at Binks Forest Golf and Country Club, 400 Binks Forest Dr.
Vince Bonvento, Assistant County Administrator, Public Safety Director, joined the County in 1975 as the Federal Grants Coordinator. Mr. Bonvento oversees the Criminal Justice Commission, the Office of the Medical Examiner, Public Safety and serves as liaison to Court Programs and the Solid Waste Authority.
Dr. Vincent Encomio loves oysters and shellfish. He has a passion for the environment, its creatures, and their preservation.
As Research Scientist at Florida Oceanographic Society, Dr. Encomio initiates, directs and coordinates the FOS Research Department activities and programs. The principal research project that has captured his imagination as well as his skills is the oyster reef restoration project, including oyster gardening. Restoration of the oyster beds is essential to the health of the St. Lucie River and Indian River Lagoon and to the sustainability of the oyster population.
With his teaching and mentoring experience, Dr. Encomio is able to involve community members in his research project while maintaining the science at its highest level.
Registration and Networking from 11:30-12:00. Luncheon begins promptly at 12 Noon. Members with RSVP are $ 20.00, without RSVP $ 25.00. Non -Members and Guests are $30.00. Please call 561-792-6525 to reserve your space today.
South Florida Theater Review Launches Online
On July 26, theater critic Bill Hirschman and arts journalist Lawrence A. Johnson will unveil South Florida Theater Review, designed to be the comprehensive web site with reliable, vetted information and trusted opinion about theater in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
www.southfloridatheaterreview.com will serve the entire theater community: casual theatergoers wondering what to see this weekend and fervent fans wanting the latest dish on what’s coming months from now, theater professionals seeking word about auditions, producers wanting to let the public know about an added show or last-minute cancellation, snowbirds, natives, playwrights, designers, students and fans seeking links to research resources, even expatriate actors in NYC, LA or on the road hungry for news from home.
And, of course, there will be reviews of every professional production throughout the three counties that our time and manpower will accommodate. We’ll take advantage of the web’s immediacy by striving to turn reviews around in 24 to 48 hours. Eventually, we’ll review cast albums, DVDs and shows in NYC that Floridians might want to see, possibly even other regions to compare how our theater compares with theirs.
Once we have ramped up, there will be something new, entertaining and informative to discover nearly every other day.
Other facets we have planned will include:
· The most up-to-date calendar of coming events, stretching as far into the future as we have information — with more than just dates, but information about what each production is about so you can make informed choices.
· A massive list of websites: professional resources, research sites, fan sites, links to podcasts and videos.
· A directory of contact information for every theater in the region: professional, community and college.
· Bill’s blog, tentatively called “StageBill,” will provide a comments section that we hope will create a dialog among yourselves and us.
· Interviews and advances as staffing permits. We’ll also link to videos and photos posted by the theaters.
We can’t succeed without you as this site grows and evolves. We’ll need your help to keep this as current as possible.
Please share your news items, let us know as far in advance as possible about schedule changes, tip us to story ideas, suggest improvements.
Theater companies and public relations representatives seeking coverage should email Bill at muckrayk@aol.com and cc Larry at theclassicalreview@gmail.com. Inquiries about advertising and business matters, contact Larry at the above address.
Please spread the word to your friends and colleagues. If you run a theater and post postcards/flyers for other shows, we’d appreciate it if you’d put ours out there, too.
A 5th Birthday Celebration of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® West Palm Beach
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On July 12th, friends of TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® West Palm Beach and supporters of Families First celebrated together at Tall Tales Restaurant at Gander Mountain. Co-owners of the local TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Janelle and Joel Dowley took the opportunity to raise funds for Families First of Palm Beach County, while celebrating their 5th year in business. Networking, hors d’oevres, education about Families First and door prizes were all part of a fun evening in the restaurant adjacent to Gander Mountain.
Families First works with mothers, fathers and extended families to help make sure that these children are born in good health; receive the attention and nurturing they need to thrive; remain free from abuse; make important early strides in learning and growth; and are ready for future growth, development and success. More information can be found by visiting www.familiesfirstpbc.org or by calling (561) 721-2887. They accept children’s clothing and back-to-school supplies as donations to help local children in need.
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® West Palm Beach is known for the care that they put into each and every move, their company code of ethics and their commitment to local organizations in our community. TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® West Palm Beach donates all moving costs each month to a Families First family, as they move into a new home. For more information about TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® West Palm Beach, call (561) 845-7373. See their coupon on our website (under “AW Coupons.”)
Wellington Amphitheater Opens and Wellington Aquatic Center Re-Opens
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Despite a soggy afternoon, the Wellington area public enjoyed a fun, free afternoon of festivates all centered around the lovely new 3,200 sq. foot amphitheater, located right in front of the Wellington Community Center. Music, bounce houses and other fun events were sponsored by the Palms West Chamber and the Schumacher Family of GM Cars on July 3rd, 2010.
The Wellington Aquatic Center, also right next to the Wellington Community Center, was re-opened and free to the public for this day of celebration. Participants enjoyed the swimming, water play area and water slides, as well as raffles and “Wellington” rubber duckies. These two beautiful facilities will be home to many great events in Wellington in the coming years.
Dear Editor,
KUDOS to Wellington for being touted in the Money Magazine’s Top 100 Places to live! We are honored to be representing our business community however not surprised Wellington received this honor. What is truly impressive is that Wellington was the only community in all of Palm Beach County to be listed in the Top 100 Places to live and one of only three in the entire State of Florida. Equally impressive is that we have only been a municipality for less then 15 years and we can thank community leaders such as Ken Adams, Kathy Foster and others for having the vision to see the future of Wellington as its own municipality.
Mayor Bowen, our Wellington Village council and especially the Village staff should be complemented and commended for allowing us to receive this national honor. As a Chamber we are receiving calls from all over the country and have even appeared on our evening news!
The Village of Wellington balances a unique hometown, family atmosphere with an attractive natural environment, recreational, cultural and educational activities with facilities for all ages. Businesses and residents alike enjoy the year round climate that allows the Village of Wellington to maintain its status as one of the nation’s premiere equestrian and business friendly communities. All while maintaining one of the lowest tax rates in Palm Beach County!!
Wellington is an equestrian community and lays claim to outstanding equestrian programs, activities and events, and is known as the “Winter Equestrian Capital.” We are home to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and Equestrian Sport Productions. We are also home to the International Polo Club Palm Beach, known as the “Polo Capital of the World.”
Education is a top priority for families moving to Wellington, and our schools have a reputation of having a high level of excellence. In fact, all of our elementary and middle schools received an “A” rating this past year. In addition, our parks and recreation facilities are outstanding, providing activities for the young and the young at heart with numerous parks and sports programs. We have grown, but we continue to have a small-town atmosphere.
Again, thank you Mayor Bowen, Village Council and Village Staff for making us feel it an honor and privilege to work, live and play in Wellington. Keep up the fantastic work.
Michela Perillo-Green
Executive Director
On behalf of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Contact: Scott Benarde
Phone: 561-712-5231
Email: scottb@jcconline.com
JCC North, 4803 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418, (561) 689-7700
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: July 2, 2010
JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches sends team to compete
in annual summer JCC Maccabi Games in Baltimore
BOYNTON BEACH — The JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches once again is excited to be participating in the annual JCC Maccabi Games®, and will be taking a dozen teen athletes from Palm Beach County to compete in Baltimore from Aug. 8 through Aug. 13. This summer, almost four thousand Jewish teens from the U.S., Canada, Israel, Mexico, Hungary, and Great Britain will share in the fun of competing, and the pride of being part of a world-famous event that’s considered the “Jewish Olympics” for teens. The other host communities for the 2010 JCC Maccabi Games are: Denver, Omaha, NE., and Richmond, VA.
The JCC Maccabi Games have been offering a life- and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers, ages 13-16, since 1982. At this Jewish mini-Olympiad, each athlete has the chance to participate in one of 15 sporting events, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The JCC of the Greater Palm Beaches delegation, known as the Palm Beach Sharks, will compete in basketball and tennis. The basketball team consists of: Seth Fortinsky, Jake and Chad Gottsegen, Cameron Kaplan, Jordan Paul, Austin Pepper, Sami Sachi, Allan Sadler, and Jake Waltuch. The tennis team members are: Andrew Katzenberg, Alexandra Kaye, and Kevin Paul. The delegation will again be lead by JCC staff member P.J. Abbott, and also includes basketball coach Geoff Stahl.
“I can’t wait to get the team to this summer’s JCC Maccabi Games,” says Abbott. “I have witnessed first hand the positive impact the Games have on our team members, and know this is going to be an experience our athletes remember for years to come.”
Abbott adds that, “The athletic competition part of the Games is just the tip of the iceberg. The kids are also going to build relationships with Jewish teens from all over the world as well as within our delegation. I can’t wait to watch our area teens embark on this journey.”
The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish.
For example, athletes visiting host communities stay with local Jewish families. This “home hospitality” is vital to the experience, representing the extended Jewish family and the value of welcoming the stranger.
Also, every set of Games has a volunteer program called Days of Caring and Sharing, when athletes join with local community organizations to work on social-action projects. Past Days of Caring and Sharing activities have included building homes for the poor, holding carnivals for handicapped children, cleaning parks, and packaging food to be given to the hungry. The purpose is to teach tikkun olam (repairing the world) by example, so that these young people incorporate these values into their daily lives once they return home.
For more information about how to get involved with, or sponsor, the JCC Maccabi Games delegation, contact P.J. Abbott at 561-712-5244, or pjabbott@jcconline.com
. The mission of the Jewish Community Center of the Greater Palm Beaches is to create a strong Jewish community by providing high quality programs close to where people live that connect people to Jewish life.
The JCC is an affiliated agency of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.
Visit our website at www.JCConline.com
Press Release July 3, 2010
For Immediate Release For more information, Contact Mary Martens
At 561-644-5489
Cardinal Newman High School Alum Melissa Ortiz joins the
Women’s World Cup under 20 Soccer Team!
Melissa Ortiz, Class of 2008 has recently made the Women’s World
Cup under 20 Soccer Team. Melissa will represent Columbia where she has been staying since May, in the match which will take place in Germany starting on July 13th. They will be playing France and Costa Rica in the first round.
Cathy Holland a family friend says “We are all so proud of Melissa; she is amazing player so it comes as no surprise to all of us at Cardinal Newman that she has earned this distinct privilege. She will make our country proud in every way.”
Melissa is a wonderful young lady who excelled on and off the soccer field. She was extremely active in clubs, her community, her church and she played both school soccer and travel soccer. Melissa was an academic achiever and received her IB diploma while here at Cardinal Newman High School.
Melissa comes from a very supportive family and has two brothers who played soccer as well and were quite gifted themselves. Jonathan Ortiz, Melissa’s brother said the whole family is extremely excited and proud of his sister and they will be leaving to join her in Germany to cheer her on!!
Crusader Country sends their love and support to Melissa as she competes these next few weeks!!!
The King and I Daily Specials
Daily Specials
LUNCH SPECIALS:
DINE-IN: THE LUNCH MEAL SERVE WITH 2 SOUP AND SALAD BUFFET, CHOICE OF 1 SPRING ROLL OR 4 PCS. OF CALIFORNIA ROLL.
DELIVERY/PICK-UP: FREE 1 SPRING ROLL OR 4 PCS. OF CALIFORNIA ROLL. THE MEAL SERVE WITH SOUP AND SALAD. WE DELIVER
5 MILES RADIUS.
TUESDAY
Sushi Bonanza Tuesday: Buy 3 pieces of Sushi, Get 1 FREE
Kids Eat FREE: Buy 2 entrée get 1 kids meal free,Dine-in only.
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS: FREE BEER buy 1 Beer get 1 Beer free
(5 PM to 7 PM only) 1 per customer. $1 OFF Wines or Liquor
WEDNESDAY
Roll-A-Palooza Wednesday: $2 OFF Special Rolls.
Senior Citizen Day: 10% OFF entire meal. Dine-in only.
THURSDAY
Appy Thursday: $2 OFF Select Appetizers( except spring roll).
Youth Day: 10% OFF entire meal. Dine-in only.
2 FOR 1 AT THE BAR: all drinks by the glass at the bar only
FRIDAY
TGIF: Buy 1 Sushi Roll in regular price and Get 2nd roll 50% off.
$6 MARGARETA & PINACOLADA (FRIDAY & SAT. ONLY)
Family Day Sunday: 10% OFF when you buy 2 entrée or more.
Dine-in only.
WE CATER: 10% OFF DISCOUNT FOR CATERING.
WE HOST ANY SPECIAL EVENTS: WEDDING RECEPTION, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARY, COMPANY MEETING, COMPANY PRESENTATION. 10 % 0FF THE TOTAL BILL.
KARAOKE NIGHTS: Friday and Saturday, 8:30 PM TIL LATE.
Contest: Score 100 point 5 Times, You will win $50
( Gift Certificate from The King and I)
SCORE 100 POINTS AND YOU WILL RECEIVE A FREE BEER.
PLEASE CALL: 561-964-9994 TO R.S.V.P.
WE CATER AND HOST A SPECIAL EVENTS
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Asian Fusion Cuisine
Sushi. Thai. Japanese.Chinese.Filipino
6659 Lake Worth Rd.
Lake Worth, Fl. 33467
(561)964-9994
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