Arthritis Foundation’s Celebrity Bartending Event on May 20th
Please join us this Thursday, May 20th, from 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Roxy’s Sky Bar for an Evening Under the Stars benefitting the Arthritis Foundation’s “Let’s Move Together” Walk!
Celebrity bartenders include Palm Beach Polo players, Brandon Phillips and Kris Kampsen; WPTV Channel 5’s, Marci Gonzalez and KOOL 105.5’s Tim Allan Walker.
Raffle and prizes! For more information, contact Susie Rhodes at the Arthritis Foundation, (561) 833-1133 or Brenda Burnette at (561) 351-4314.
The Improv at CityPlace in West Palm Beach has helped many area organizations raise some pretty significant money through our “Fundraising through laughter” program, as they give back 70% of the proceeds to your organization.
The concept is pretty simple and straightforward…they select an evening, Sunday – Thursday. The Improv will print you a custom ticket for your organization and it helps to have a lot of volunteers getting involved. (If you sell 150 tickets, for example, your group will earn 70% which equates to $2,100.) The cost of each ticket is $20 and it admits 2 adults…this is a tremendous value as they are actually getting to see a show at a very reduced price. Usually, tickets are $30.00 each and admit one. This is much better than a raffle for a television or merchandise . . . because most people don’t get anything from a raffle. Here everyone wins because they have fun. It is up to you and your team/organization, as to how much time to allow for the selling of the tickets. For more information, contact . . .
Ilyse August
Fundraising Events Coordinator
AUGUST EVENTS info@augustevents.net 561. 503. 3691
The Palms West Community Foundation is pleased to announce its next event for the Women in Business series. The Foundation is presenting a luncheon, beginning at 12:15p.m., at Binks Forest Golf Club on Thursday, June 24, 2010. West Palm Beach’s own, Mayor Lois Frankel, will be the featured speaker at the luncheon. Frankel will be sharing some of her insights and experiences as a woman involved in the political and business community.
Frankel began her public career as an attorney, and in 1986 she was elected to the State of Florida House of Representatives. She served in the House for fourteen years, and during that time, she rose to the position of Minority Leader–the first Democratic woman in Florida history to achieve such an honor. In 2003, Frankel was elected as Mayor of West Palm Beach. Frankel is very active in the community, and has earned a reputation as a champion of women, children and seniors. During her time as Mayor, she has made quality of life a priority for the City of West Palm Beach. Frankel will be sharing her experience and insights with the luncheon attendees…sprinkled with a few humorous stories.
The cost for the luncheon is $25.00 for Palms West Chamber members, and $30.00 for non-chamber members. For reservations, please go to www.palmswest.com, and click on the Women in Business icon on the right-hand side. Or, you can call Scott Brown at the Palms West Chamber office—(561)790-6200.
Wellington Chamber of Commerce announces Medical and Wellness Festival Chairmen, Committee and Presenting Sponsors
May 12, 2010 – Wellington, FL — The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Dr. Blake Kendall -Emergency Specialists of Wellington (Wellington Regional Medical Center ER) and Dr. Randall Laurich -The Wellness Center as Chairmen of the 2010 Wellington Health and Wellness Festival.
The goal of this event, presented by the Medical Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce is to create awareness of the many dimensions of wellness through experiential booth exhibits. We’ll showcase a variety of specialties including medical screenings, cutting edge fitness trends, integrative and holistic medicine, aromatherapy, pet therapy, free massages and heart healthy food samples. The festival has something for everyone!
Presenting Sponsors are the City of Wellington, The Pointe at Wellington Green, Emergency Specialists of Wellington, The Wellness Center and MedExpress Urgent Care.
Dr. Randy Laurich of the Wellness Center has been practicing
Dr. Randall Laurich of The Wellness Experience
chiropractic wellness care since 1998 when he graduated from the Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. Dr. Laurich’s special focus and passion is helping people change the patterns and habits that are preventing the body from healing itself. His broad knowledge in diverse fields including nutrition and exercise therapy, as well as his experience in personal growth and motivational leadership, allows Dr. Laurich to partner with each patient to help them achieve their desired health goals.
Dr. Blake Kendall, Emergency Specialists of Wellington is a Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician and Attending Physician and Director of Marketing and Business Development at Wellington Regional Medical Center- Emergency Department for the past 4.5 years. Dr. Kendall -received his education at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Yale University and has completed Post Graduate Medical Education at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, Philadelphia Orthopedic Group and Mercy Catholic Medical Center
MedExpress is a full-service urgent care center dedicated to providing Great Care. Fast.Focused on the treatment of urgent illnesses and injuries for all ages, MedExpress offers these services with no appointments and no long waits. Every clinic is open seven days a week from 9am to 9pm and has on-site X-ray facilities and laboratory services to provide prompt and comprehensive medical care in a welcoming environment.
The Host Committee of this event includes the Chairmen Dr. Kendall and Dr. Laurich, Kimberly Freedman- MedExpress Urgent Care, representatives from the City of Wellington, Marge Sullivan – The Palm Healthcare Foundation, and Jerry Fonda- Diabetes and Nutrition Centers.
The event will be held Saturday, June 19 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Pointe at Wellington Green (In Front of LA Fitness). The Pointe at Wellington Green is owner by NAI/Merin Hunter Codman, Inc.who are the largest commercial real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County, Florida with over two decades experience advising on strategic acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, comprehensive property management and corporate services. The firm advises on all commercial property sectors from office and industrial to retail, and land, and has among its client base some of the nation’s most prestigious institutional and private investors. The firm is a member of NAI Global, the world’s leading commercial real estate network with a presence spanning more than 40 countries around the globe.
NAI/Merin Hunter Codman is headed by Chairman Neil E. Merin and President Jay M. Grossman. The Company is headquartered in West Palm Beach with regional offices in Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Palm Beach Gardens.
Register today…its Easy! Health and Wellness Professionals…Don’t Miss Out. FREE TO WELLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS! Please call 561-792-6525 for more information. Registration deadline for Wellness Festival vendors will be June 14.
Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus fans will be excited to know that Cody Linely
Cody Linley of Hannah Montana fame to appear and record at Boomer's in Wellington.
(from the Hannah Montana show) will be appearing at Boomer’s Music in Wellington on Sunday, May 23rd at noon.He will be recording a single along with Kelly Jacobs of Boomer’s Music and he will be “in the house” for approximately an hour.
If you’d like to meet Cody, arrive early!Come to meet Cody Linely and get an autographed picture – meet and greet style. Only the first 20 – 25 people will be able to get in, and a donation for the Laura Brooke Music Foundation ($25 – $50) is requested.
Boomer’s Music is located at 12789 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Suite C, Wellington, FL and can be reached at 561-656-1259.The Laura Brooke Music Foundation raises funds for children in need, who would like to pursue a music career.
When it comes to plumbing, Hi-Tech is definitely a one-stop shop! Some of their special areas of certification have come about, thanks to the requests of their clients. From tankless water heaters to regular plumbing, they can cover it all!Hi-Tech Plumbing is “backflow certified” – (annual inspection required by Utility Department for Commercial business & some Residential homes with pools, gas-licensed (able to install gas generators, gas lines & appliances), able to do septic tank pumping & drain field replacements for residential properties and grease-traps for restaurants.
“We call ourselves a boutique in plumbing because we cater to our clients every need’, whether complex or a simple service call.Every project is overviewed by a supervisor and always treated with an immediate follow up call,” says Jathynia Garcia, who owns and operates the company with her husband Abiel. In addition to excellence in plumbing, they aim for building long-lasting business relationships that set them apart from the rest of the industry.
They’re known for sending personalized greeting cards plus gift cards, coffee, chocolates and other special, personalized gifts like a “#1 Mom” frame. “We like to spoil our clients,” says Garcia. They truly get to know and appreciate their customers. Of course, they send referral gifts to their customers too.
Some of their latest popular products include “Easy Water,”a water-conditioning service that requires no salt no maintenance and replaces the bulky water softener tank which requires monthly maintenance. The device measures 1.5 ft. x 1.5 ft and is compact, so you can mount it on the wall.It works with your standard filter system. It conditions the water, maintains the lines and helps protect the household appliances to last longer.
Hi-Tech also provides water filters that require just once a year maintenance. They’re also proud to offer the tankless water heater. As of recently, government rebates have made this upgrade a popular one, paying back 30% of the cost (which can be as much as $1500.00).Another great way to upgrade right now is to make the move to the solar water heater, which has a 30% rebate with no cap. With a solar water heater, you can save hundreds on your electric bill.It makes a lot of sense, especially Florida!
Jathy Garcia also writes a column called “Living Green” for AroundWellington.com, alternating with writer Christine Smith. When asked about the benefits of “going green,” Garcia says that the biggest benefit is for the planet itself…for our future generations. “It’s ridiculous when you see the amount of waste and contamination going around,” she adds.According to Garcia, there are many easy ways to be energy-efficient. For example, checking the toilets & changing out an old flapper in a toilet can save gallons of water each year & put money in the consumers pocket. Changing to an energy efficient toilet will cut back on your water consumption (from approximately two gallons per flush to 1.3 gallons per flush).Garcia believes it’s time to be “cleaner, greener and more sustainable.”
Here are some of the many services Hi-Tech Plumbing offers . . .
Bathtub / shower valves
Drain cleaning
Dishwashers
Dryers
Faucets
Garbage disposals
Gas range / oven
Hydro-Jetting
Ice makers
Laundry tubs
Leak detection
Low water pressure
Pipes / fittings / valves
Rooter Service
Sewer line replacement
Shut-off valves
Sinks
Sump pumps
Toilets
TV/Video camera inspections
Water heaters
Water purification systems
Water softening systems
Well Pumps
And much more!
As they see it, drain cleaning is just the beginning of their services. They do kitchen and bathroom remodels (able to coordinate everything from drywall to the final coat of paint). Sometimes their clients just ask for contacts, but other times they ask for Hi-Tech to coordinate every part of the project. “It makes sense,” explains Garcia, “because often the plumbing is the biggest part of the remodel.”
Speaking of “Hi-Tech,” their TV/Video camera inspections can be very helpful. Hi-Tech Plumbing can send a camera down the clogged line, in order to find the problem. “This way you don’t have to be breaking up walls to find the problem,” says Garcia.
Hi-Tech Plumbing...to the rescue!
This June Hi-Tech will celebrate their tenth anniversary in Palm Beach County. Hi-Tech began as a smaller sole operation when Abiel Garcia started it up with a small office in the garage. Today they are happy to have a 2000 square foot office / warehouse with six service trucks (five for residential service and one for septic).
“We still have a family feel, but we’ve grown slightly to meet our customers needs & demands. We are blessed with wonderful staff that makes it all possible & believe in complete customer satisfaction as we do!”
Garcia cautions against a troubling trend that she sees happening during these trying economic times. People, more than ever before, are attempting to fix things themselves. Sometimes they can make costly mistakes, causing an “end of the day” phone call for an emergency plumbing job. While there have been amazing technological advances in the field of plumbing, “people sometimes try to do things ‘old school,’” says Garcia. They don’t always know what’s energy-efficient and what’s available or appropriate and in the long run, the consumer ends up spending more money then having a real professional do it.
By the way, Jathy and Abiel Garcia have worked one aspect of their family into their marketing scheme. Their Hi-Tech trucks, their business cards and their website all feature an adorable little boy plumber wearing overalls. This is Andy Garcia, their son, who is now five years old. If all goes as planned, Andy will be the “second generation” owner of the family business. He seems to take quite a strong interest in tools and fixing things…so far, so good!
What do Hi-Tech Plumbing clients appreciate most? “The fact that we do what we promise.” says Garcia. They also give a 30-minute notification call when a service technician is on the way. Hi-Tech offers a complimentary plumbing inspection, up-front pricing, 100-day repair warranties (most companies stop at 30) and same-day service. As good way of following up, Hi-Tech sends a “thank you” letter with a coupon, asking for a testimonial approximately a week after each job is completed. On Hi-Tech’s website, you can find many positive Testimonials like this one.
“You know, it’s not so easy to find a service company who’s on time, pleasant, fair, and good at their job. You’re ‘all of the above’ and I truly appreciate it.” – Lois Kaplowitz in Boynton Beach, FL.
Jathynia, Andy and Abiel Garcia of Hi-Tech Plumbing
May 7, 2010- Wellington, Fl — The Board of Directors of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce commends the Village of Wellington for its approval of a Medical Arts District, the first and only designation of its kind in the Western communities .The Board applauds the Village for its innovative vision in classifying an area for this specific use.We concur that this project has the potential to have a significant positive impact on the economic development of our community while supporting Wellington’s objective to remain the epicenter for job creation in the Western communities.
The Wellington Chamber looks forward to working closely with the Village of Wellington and the Wellington Regional Medical Center to promote and map this district with the next generation of premier medical industries, including a medical college with on-site living accommodations.We look forward to working with all parties to ensure that this district is successfully planned and completed.
WHAT:Learn about the center of gravity through a tournament of tops or trigger a chain reaction in a domino challenge through Science in Toyland at the South Florida Science Museum.The 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibit utilizes toys such as cars and tinker toys to demonstrate scientific principles and encourage children to experiment.
WHEN: May 15 – September 12
WHERE: South Florida Science Museum, 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach
WHY: The South Florida Science Museum provides curious minds of all ages with an entertaining and educational journey through science and technology. Located in West Palm Beach, the museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. Each year the museum welcomes more than 120,000 visitors and reaches more than 40,000 students through workshops at the museum and outreach programs to local schools. Established in 1961, the museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology.
HOW MUCH: Museum admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors 62+ $7.50, Children 3-12 $6.00, under 3 years and Museum members are free.
GENERAL INFO: For more information about the South Florida Science Museum and Science in Toyland, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.
West Palm Beach, Fla. – Learn about the center of gravity through a tournament of tops or trigger a chain reaction in a domino challenge at the South Florida Science Museum May 15 – September 12. Entertaining the idea that learning about science is fun, the Science in Toyland exhibition will utilize toys such as cars and tinker toys to demonstrate scientific principles and encourage children to experiment.
“Bank of America is proud to partner with the South Florida Science Museum to bring such an exciting exhibition for kids of all ages to enjoy,” said Fabiola Brumley, Palm Beach County Market President for Bank of America. “This exhibit combines the fun of playing games with problem solving to allow children to discover science for themselves.”
Children can participate in a Tournament of Tops at the South Florida Science Museum during the Science in Toyland exhibit May 15 through September 12.
The 3,000-square-foot interactive exhibition features different areas such as a Kids Construction Company where children can finish building a wood and foam house; a Roller Coaster where children can experiment with acceleration and momentum by adjusting the incline of a racetrack; a Catch the Wind area where children can discover the Bernoulli principle as they position the sails of a sail boat at different angles and watch how the wind causes the boat to move; and much more.
The South Florida Science Museum has been a resource for scientific information for nearly a half century with the mission of exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding of science and technology. Through a strong partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, the Museum serves as a resource for learning which compliments and supplements formal educational environments. Science in Toyland is an interactive exhibition that is expected to welcome school students, as well as residents and visitors from Palm Beach County and beyond.
In addition, the South Florida Science Museum provides curious minds of all ages with an entertaining and educational journey through science and technology. Located in West Palm Beach, the museum features more than 50 hands-on exhibits, a digital planetarium, freshwater and saltwater aquariums, as well as natural history exhibitions. Each year the museum welcomes more than 120,000 visitors and reaches more than 40,000 students through workshops at the museum and outreach programs to local schools. Established in 1961, the museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to exciting curiosity and furthering the understanding and appreciation of science and technology.
The South Florida Science Museum is located at 4801 Dreher Trail North in West Palm Beach. Museum admission: Adults $9.00, Seniors 62+ $7.50, Children 3-12 $6.00, under 3 years and Museum members are free. For more information about the South Florida Science Museum and Science in Toyland, call 561-832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.
Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool Hosts Character Breakfast
If your child is a fan of Sponge Bob or Hello Kitty, then join us for an entertaining morning at Temple Beth Torah Preschool. There will also be surprise visits from favorite super-hero and princess characters! Parents will have plenty of photo ops as children meet and greet characters, enjoy face painting and temporary tattoos. A child friendly breakfast will be served. Admission is $5, children under 2 years are free. Price of admission includes one free raffle ticket for our famous silent auction. The Character Breakfast will be held Sunday, May 23 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.
For more information or to purchase tickets in advance call the Preschool office at 561-793-2649 or email psadmin@templebethtorah.net. Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington.
“We call ourselves a boutique in plumbing because we cater to our clients every need’, whether complex or a simple service call.
Some of their latest popular products include “Easy Water,”
