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May, 2010 – Celebrating the Success of a Harvard Graduate, Habitat Kid

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May, 2010 – Celebrating the Success of a Harvard Graduate, Habitat Kid

Fuller Center co-founder Linda Fuller celebrates success of Harvard graduate, Habitat kid

By Kelli Yoder

Created May 27, 2010

 

Linda Fuller and Judah Slavkovsky on graduation day at Harvard Medical School.

 

Fuller Center co-founder Linda Fuller is in Boston to celebrate the graduation of Judah Slavkovsky from Harvard Medical School and the witness that he is to the success that can come from having a decent place to live.

judah-habitatJudah grew up in a Habitat for Humanity house. His family was the first to partner with the Habitat affiliate in Sisters, Oregon.

“When I was 10 my family moved into this new house and I remember planting apple trees in the front yard with both of my sisters. We left behind a house where in the winter time ice would build up on the insides of the windows and where mold would grow on the walls,” Judah said when he spoke at the memorial celebration held for Millard Fuller in 2009. “Having a well-built home is transformative and for me it was enabling. When there is stability in housing there is stability in communities.”

(You can view the entire celebration which includes his speech here. [1])

Millard and Linda Fuller, who founded Habitat for Humanity in addition to The Fuller Center for Housing, grew to know Judah and the Slavkovsky family when Millard gave the commencement address at Judah’s undergraduate ceremony.

Judah made such an impact on Millard that he mentioned the student in his book “Building Materials for Life: III.” [2]  He wrote:

“[Judah] advanced across the stage, received his diploma, shook hands with the president, but, instead of going back to his seat as all the others had done, he walked straight to me. He extended his hand. I shook it as he said quietly and firmly, ‘Thank you for the house.’ …I was deeply moved. It was such a magical moment and a powerful statement. A little Habitat kid expressing what a simple thing had meant to him–a house!” – Judah on graduation day.

“Families who have experienced poverty, who understand deeply the meaning of this word, are freed to engage more deeply in their communities and to build them up. It is possible to rise above the struggle to get ahead, and instead engage in the struggle for justice,” Judah said.

According to the book, Judah wants to serve the poor as a doctor, positively impacting world health.

“I look forward to the day when all God’s children will be free in the possession of a quality home and with access to high quality health care,” Judah said.

Judah graduated today, May 27th, from Harvard Medical School.

June, 2010 – Kids’ Summer Movies

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June, 2010 – Kids’ Summer Movies

Hey Parents!  Sign up now for these amazing deals on Summer Movies for Kids!  See below.

Summer Movie Fair in Wellington
Summer Movie Fair in Wellington
Also in Boynton Beach – see this link
for $4 movies (each movie includes popcorn and a drink).
http://www.alcotheaters.net/Summer_Matinees.html

 

Also in Lake Worth – see this link
for their matinee kids’ movie schedule. These are FREE!
http://www.phoenixtheatres.com/summerkids.html#lakeworth
(Thank you to Tracie, Amy and Angel for contributing this information!)

Also at the Regal in Royal Palm Beach, movies play Tues/Wed/Thurs. for FREE at 10am:

6/8-6/10:  Tale of Despereaux
6/15-6/17:  Jonah:  A Veggie Tales Movie
6/22-6/24:  Wallace and Gromit
6/29-7/1:  All Dogs Go To Heaven 2
7/6-7/8:  Arctic Tale
7/13-7/15:  Doogal
7/20-7/22:  Charlotte’s Web
7/27-7/29:  Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything
8/3-8/5:  Trumpet of the Swan

June, 2010 – Whole Foods Events

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Lauren Belinsky

561-904-4000

Lauren.Belinsky@WholeFoods.com

 

June, 2010 Events, Wellington

2635 State Road 7

Wellington, FL 33414

Open 8:00am to 10:00pm Mon-Sat. 9:00am-9:00pm on Sundays

 

 

Events are held at 2635 State Road 7, in the Lifestyle Center and are free of charge unless otherwise noted.  Register by phone at 561.904.4000 or at the customer service desk. Refunds, credits, or transfer of classes will not be honored for no-shows or cancellations made fewer than 24 hours before event. All events are subject to change.  Classes with low registration may be cancelled.  Any classes cancelled by Whole Foods Market will be refunded. Space is limited. 

 

 

Announcement:

 

Get the latest specials, store news, delicious recipes and best deals delivered straight to your inbox by signing up for our e-newsletter!  Just visit Wholefoodsmarket.com/newsletter and follow the instructions.

 

Make Change for Change by Remembering Your Reusable Bags!

Customers who bring their own shopping bags receive a 10 cent refund per bag or can choose to donate the refund to one of two charities; the local Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center or the Whole Planet Foundation.  Please ask a cashier for details on the charities or visit: www.Vinceremos.com  and www.WholePlanetFoundation.org.


Events, Seminars, & Classes:

Block Party Every Tuesday Night!
Tuesday, June 1st 5:30-7:00pm ~ Hurricane Survival Dishes

Tuesday, June 8th 5:30-7:00pm ~ 365 Everyday Value Products

Tuesday, June 15th 5:30-7:00pm ~ Teams’ Choice

Tuesday, June 22nd 5:30-7:00pm ~ Pizza Paradise

Tuesday, June 29th 5:30-7:00pm ~ Uncle Sam’s Backyard Barbecue
Experience a new way to shop for dinner.  Enjoy free samples around the store and your chance to vote for your favorite sample.  Teams will create new recipes each week to give you new cooking ideas and to compete for our recycled Earth trophy, so be sure to pick up a ballot in our produce department to cast your vote!  No registration necessary, just come on by!

 

Mommy-Baby Yoga by Amazing Births
Every Thursday, 10:30-11:15am $10/Class *First Class is Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join us every Thursday and enter our comfortable, supportive environment where moms can meet other new moms, enjoy special bonding with their babies, and experience the benefits or yoga. Bring a mat for you and a blanket for your baby and wear comfortable clothes. No prior yoga experience necessary, newborns to crawlers fit this class best.  (*please arrive 10 minutes before class time).

 

Gluten Free Cooking

Thursday, June 10th 6:30-8:00pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Chef Joe will be teaching new delicious Gluten Free recipes that are easy for anyone to put together.  Bring your appetite and your gluten free questions. 

Health Starts Here Tour and Demonstration

Sunday June 13th, 2:00-4:00pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join our Healthy eating specialist, Carlos Acosta, for an informative, introductory tour of our new Health Starts Here program, where you will learn about our Healthy Eating Principles and how to identify the most nutrient rich foods.  The tour will be followed by a cooking demonstration in the Lifestyle Center by Chef Joe, which will utilize nutrient dense ingredients for you to sample. 

 

The Revolutionary Un-Diet

Monday, June 14th 6:30-7:30pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Whether you need to lose 100 lbs. or that last 5 lbs., this is the workshop for you. Learn what food groups to add and or remove from your daily meals and drop off the pounds permanently. Dr. Tim DeCanio is a board certified chiropractic neurologist, author and renowned speaker.

 

Sushi 101 for Kids

Wednesday, June 16th at 5:00-6:00pm ages 6-14 years old, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Hey Kids, Are you ready to roll?  Join our very own in-house sushi company, Genji for a hands-on sushi class.  Bamboo rolling mats, chef hats and sushi 101 handbooks will be provided. 

 

All About Dad, Beer & Wine Tasting

Saturday, June 19th 12:00-4:00pm, Free

No registration necessary, just stop on by

Join us in our Specialty Department for a tasting of Dad’s favorite things….Beer, Wine, Nuts, Chocolate and Cheese!  All are welcome to attend and will have the chance to enter to win a Gift Basket perfect for Dads, No Purchase Necessary! 

 

Savvy Shopper Tour

Thursday June 23rd 6:30-7:30pm, Free!

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join us for our budget friendly tour sure to please your family and your wallet! Our experts will show you how to shop our private label, weekly specials and family sized savings. Meet at customer service on the day of the tour.

 

Mom’s Morning Escape

Thursday, June 24th 9:00-11:00am, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000
Join us for Mom’s Morning Escape where Mom’s will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the coffee bar.  Please check in with customer service and pick up your Mom’s Morning Escape Voucher, then make your way to the coffee bar for breakfast. Also enjoy a relaxing five minute chair massage by My Massage Corner in the café (first come first served)! 

 

Chef Chris Paul’s Cheers for Cherries!
Thursday, June  24th 7:00pm, $35/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Enjoy a five course, five-star meal, prepared by Master Chef Chris Paul from Wild Orchids Fusion.  The night begins with an introduction to the three wines that you will taste throughout the evening, then you will be dazzled by the chef as he creates the most delectable dishes you will ever taste! 

 

Classic American Pie Baking Class

Saturday, June 26th 11:00am-12:00pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join Team Member, Anthony Hardin, as he demonstrates how to make classic American pies with three different crusts.  Whether you are gluten-free, or looking for new all natural recipes, Anthony will teach you how to make the perfect pie that will always hit the spot and impress your guests.

 

Local Artist Celebration

June 27th 6:30-8:00pm, $10 donation

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Join us as we celebrate the colorful and vibrant art of our newest local artist, Phyllis Silk.  Enjoy appetizers made from our all natural ingredients and prepared by Master Chef Chris Paul from Wild Orchid Fusion, as well as divine wine tasting and live music.100% of the proceeds will benefit Luv-A-Bun Rabbit Rescue in Lake Worth.

 

Deliciously Raw with Renate: Perfect Picnic!
Tuesday, June 29th 6:30-8:00pm, $20/Person

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000, Payment Collected upon Registration
Join Raw Foods Chef, Renate, as she shares her secrets to living a raw foods lifestyle.  Each month, Renate shares how to live a raw lifestyle without sacrificing taste!   Each class will include three delicious recipes all with plant-based ingredients full of nutrients.  This is the perfect class for the amateur, novice or expert!  

 

Family Fun Tasting

Wednesday, June 30th 6:30-7:30pm, Free

Pre-Registration Required @ Customer Service or Call 561.904.4000

Has your family ever tried kumquats, jicama, or sea beans?  Would you like to temp your families’ taste buds and try something new?  Join our healthy eating specialist, Carlos Acosta, as he shares healthful information as your family experiences a whole new world of food.  Participants that taste every item will win a prize! 

 

 Four Weeks of Kids Cooking Camps!

June 14th-18th  9:00am-Noon $165

June 21st-25th 1:00pm-5:00pm $165

July 19th-23rd 9:00am-Noon $165

July 26th-30th 9:00am-Noon $165

 

The week long cooking camp will begin with recipes from South of the Border to Italian on Tuesday and then a Pajama Party on Wednesday where kids should come in their PJs!  Thursday they will learn to create the perfect Back Yard Bash with recipes perfect for a picnic and Friday will be a special day where campers will prepare lunch for the parents.  On Friday, parents please arrive by 11:15am to enjoy the fruits of their labor.  Space is limited to the first 20 registrations.  To register stop by our customer service desk for the registration form and make checks payable to Dianne M Morin Inc.  Checks to be mailed directly to Dianne Morin or visit www.diannemmorininc.com

June, 2010 – “Tea and Tales” on June 16th

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June, 2010 – “Tea and Tales” on June 16th

To:  Around Wellington

From: YWCA of Palm Beach County

Re: “Tea and Tales”

Contact:  Allyson Samiljan, 561-640-0050, Ext. 115, or 561-248-9884, cell

Date:  May 18, 2010

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

West Palm Beach, FL – May 18, 2010

 

The YWCA of Palm Beach County invites you to “Tea and Tales” including a traditional English tea and the secrets of “The Ladies of Palm Beach” beginning at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at The Chesterfield, Palm Beach.

 

Local historian James Ponce will take guests back in time by sharing anecdotes about the rich history of the early women of Palm Beach and surrounding area. In addition to Mr. Ponce’s presentation, the event will include a Chinese auction and the presentation of the YWCA’s Grace Dodge and Youth Racial Justice Awards. Chapeaux are welcomed.

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Joyce McLendon

Joyce McLendon, Honorary Chair, and Nancy Marshall, Chair, promise a relaxing and fun-filled afternoon. Donation is $50 with proceeds supporting the programs of the YWCA, including Harmony House, Child Development Centers and Y-Girls. To make your reservation, please contact the YWCA, 561-640-0050. Ext. 134.

 

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Nancy Marshall

 

Photos:  Joyce McLendon, Honorary Chair, and Nancy Marshall, Chair.

July, 2010 – Preparing for the S. FL Kids Consignment Fair

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The South Florida Kids Consignment is back in Palm Beach July 22-25th.


If you would like to find out how to sell at our event and make extra money from all the clutter and things the kids have outgrown,

 

Sign up today 

 

or visit us at www.southfloridakidsconsignment.com for more details and days to shop.

 

When: July 22 – 25th

Where: South Florida Fair Grounds

Free admission and parking

What: everything for a newborn to teenager!

 

Click here to register for our newsletter and details on how to sell and shop.

May, 2010 – Break Time for Nursing Mothers

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Good News for New Mothers!

New Federal Law Mandates Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers

 


 The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act recently signed into law includes an amendment to the Fair Labor Standards Act entitled “Reasonable Break Time for Nursing Mothers,” which requires employers to provide reasonable break time to employees who are nursing mothers to express breast milk for their infants for 1 year after the child’s birth (each time such employee has the need to express the milk). The new law also requires employers  to make reasonable efforts to provide a place, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from co-workers and the public (e.g., a lockable door and blinds or curtains if applicable), which may be used by an employee to express breast milk. This new law went into effect on March 23, 2010 when the President signed the bill.

  

Palm Beach Baby can provide new mothers with the resources needed to successfully continue to provide breastmilk for baby after returning to work. Gina Johnson RN, CIMI, IBCLC @ Palm Beach Baby can provide prenatal education and consultation both before and after giving birth. Gina Johnson is an outreach provider for the Business Case for Breastfeeding, and can present the Business Case for Breastfeeding to your employer and provide assistance to develop a Worksite Lactation Program. Palm Beach Baby can provide telephone support for breastfeeding women during maternity leave, return-to-work consultation and ongoing support. Please call if you have any questions about this new law or we can help you transition back into the workplace.

 

Gina Johnson RN, CIMI, IBCLC

@Palm Beach Baby, LLC

150 Monterey Way

Royal Palm Beach, Fl 3411

(561)385-1301

www.palmbeachbaby.net

 

 

For more information about the Business Case for Breastfeeding checkout our website www.palmbeachbaby.net and click on links.

May, 2010 – Cardinal Newman’s Key Club “Makes a Difference”

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For Immediate Release                                                                                                                                                                                     

Contact Mary Martens

At 561-644-5489

    

 

Cardinal Newman High School Key Club “Make a Difference”

 

The Cardinal Newman High School Key Club Members are still going strong “making a difference” within our Community as the 2009-2010 school year comes to a close:

CNHS Students and Key Club Teens were seen on Singer Island last Saturday- 35 teens from high schools in the area met at Singer Island for beach clean-up and picnic.  Several teens from Newman were there having a wonderful time doing their service and meeting leaders from other high school programs.  These division meetings encourage our teens to get to know outstanding teens from other schools. 

 

Key Club starts a new year in May of 2010 and projects like this make a difference in their leadership skills and in social communication.  Saturday, May 22nd, several are going to volunteer at the Golf Tournament hosted by the Westside Kiwanians.  

 

 OPERATION SMILE:

CNHS Freshmen in New Testament, Room 212, are finishing their course in New Testament. The final chapter has a challenge to do something specific for others to prove how much Christians really care.  First, Ms Lewis invited Ms Kate Killian, as a guest speaker.  Ms Killian’s dad is a dentist who has specialized in surgery. He and his wife travel to poor countries to volunteer health care for children who are born with cleft palets.

Their team supports a branch of OPERATION SMILE.  The freshmen are collecting money to contribute to the much needed hospital in one of the villages the Killian’s support. 

June, 2010 – An Evening with Copeland Davis on June 13th

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June, 2010 – An Evening with Copeland Davis on June 13th

An Evening with Copeland Davis!

Please join us on Sunday, June 13th at 6 PM at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center for “An Evening with Copeland Davis”.  Enjoy the evening and support My Brother’s/Sister’s Keeper Charitable Trust.  Call 561.793.2351 or reply to this email for more information.

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May, 2010 – Artist Michele Hundt

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For Immediate Release –

For more information contact

Michele Hundt c/o Sho Clothes

michele@shoclothes.com

www.shoclothes.com

561-319-2121

 

Back by Popular Demand –

Michele Hundt’s Artwork Returns to

Artists Haven Gallery

 

Wellington, FL (May 19, 2010) – Artwork by Michele Hundt is back by popular demand at the Artists Haven Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Hundt, the co-owner of Sho Clothes dressage boutique, recently had a painting appear in the 2010 International Juried Fine Art Painting Competition at the gallery.

 

“I was very pleased to have my work accepted for the juried show, and now my artwork will appear in two more shows at the Artists Haven Gallery as well as on their website,” Hundt said.

 

Hundt is no stranger to the art world, having spent 17 years as a Designer and Art Director in Ohio before joining with Betsy Rebar Sell to open Sho Clothes. Hundt continued to use her artistic skills at Sho Clothes, designing the company’s logo after Rebar Sell’s award winning horse Wonderful Walden. Hundt’s Sho Clothes logo appears on the store’s bags and show coolers.

 

“I am really excited to have my work featured at Artists Haven. Although I have had a diverse career, it has always been art related,” Hundt said. “I have been painting for years, and this has really been a great adventure. I see a great deal of my love for horses incorporated into my artwork, which of course is a wonderful way for me to combine my love for horses and art.”

 

Sho Clothes, Hundt’s dressage boutique located at 3220 Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington, boasts a wide variety of the finest in dressage clothes, apparel, jewelry and dressage accessories. Visit www.shoclothes.com for new products and store information. For more info about Hundt, visit her website at www.michelehundt.com and for more information on the Artists Haven Gallery, visit www.artisthavengallery.com.

 

About Michele Hundt:

 

Artist Michele Hundt is masterful in her bold use of color, working with color and shape to capture the moment or someone. Michele specializes in Original Abstract Paintings, Figure Paintings, Equine Artwork and Impressions of the Moment of Now and enjoys the process of working in large dimensions.

 

Michele’s career has been diverse, but has always been art related. She served as a Designer and Artistic Director at various companies in Ohio for 17 years. Michele studied Drawing at the Cleveland Museum of Art and Figure Drawing at the Cleveland Institute of Art and graduated from the Cooper School of Art in Cleveland. Michele’s work has appeared in the Mulry Fine Art Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida and the Artists Haven Gallery in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

May, 2010 – Aspiring Art Students Win Scholarships

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May, 2010 – Aspiring Art Students Win Scholarships

Wellington Art Society Awards Annual Scholarships

Quartet of aspiring art students honored with college aid

 

The Wellington Art Society awarded its annual scholarships to four promising young artists at its annual meeting May 12 at the Wellington Community Center.

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WAS president Adrianne Hetherington presented a total of $3,250 in scholarship awards with assistance from the Society’s scholarship committee chair Judi Bludworth. The four winners were selected by the committee based on a variety of criteria, including the students’ artist statement, academic achievements, creativity, subject matter and the technical skills exhibited in the artwork submitted.

 

Scholarships were awarded to the following local students:

 

Melissa Laina Rockwerk ($1,000)

Melissa will be graduating from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and will be attending the Cleveland Institute of Art-Cleveland, Ohio, majoring in Biomedical Illustration.

 

Emily Stanton ($1,000)

Emily will be graduating from Royal Palm Beach Community High School and will be attending the University of Florida, majoring in photography and photojournalism.

 

Johnson Simon ($750)

Johnson will be graduating from Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts and will be attending Western Michigan University, majoring in the Fine Arts.

 

Marissa Ullman ($500)

Marissa will be graduating from Suncoast Community High School and will be attending Ringling College of Art and Design, majoring in Computer Animation.

 

The Society’s scholarship fund is supported by a portion of the proceeds from various WAS functions and events throughout the year, in accordance with the organization’s educational mission. The annual scholarship awards are designed to assist and encourage young artists looking to pursue a degree—and a career—in the field of art.

 

Founded in 1981, The Wellington Art Society is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, providing both local and regional artists the platform to share their work, learn more about their craft and serve the community through their art.

 

A 501(c)(3) charitable organization, its mission is to educate and encourage originality and productivity among its members and area youth through programs designed to further the advancement of cultural endeavors in the western communities.

 

For more information, visit their website, www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

 

Representatives from The Wellington Art Society present checks to two of the 2010 scholarship award winners. Pictured are, from left, Judi Bludworth, WAS Scholarship Chair, Marissa Ullman from Suncoast Community High School, Melissa Laina Rockwerk from Dreyfoos School of the Arts, and WAS President Adrianne Hetherington. Not pictured are scholarship recipients Emily Stanton from Royal Palm Beach High School and Johnson Simon, also from Dreyfoos.

 

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