Deborah Morgan, Executive Director of Palm Beach Harvest, speaks about the immediate need to feed the hungry in Palm Beach County at a fundraiser called La Fete du Masque at Paradiso Ristorante in Lake Worth on March, 25th, 2010. See our Archives, then Photo Galleries for photos of this event too.
April, 2010 – Faith Farm’s Auto Auction on April 3rd
Looking for some excitement this weekend?
Our Faith Farm Auto Auctions are very exciting and they are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
So, if you need a great, used vehicle at an unbelievable price, be there this Saturday! We are auctioning Everything from a Pick-up to a Mercedes!
We also have boats, motorcycles, a scooter, jet skis and a camper for your recreational pleasure!
All proceeds from our auctions help to support our 58-year-old ministry that provides a free, 9-month, faith-based recovery program for men and women who have lost control of their lives due to alcohol and/or illegal and pharmaceutical drug addiction. Fighting Addiction IS Everyone’s Battle!
April, 2010 – “100 Faces of Wellington” Photo Exhibit
For further information contact:
Nicole Evangelista, Assistant to the City Manager
Phone: 791-4733
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WELLINGTON TO SHOWCASE THE “100 FACES OF WELLINGTON” PHOTO EXHIBIT
Wellington is excited to announce that it will be showcasing the works of internationally published and local photographer, Gary Kane’s “100 Faces of Wellington” exhibit. The exhibit will be unveiled in April and will feature a collection of photos documenting the unique character and diversity of Wellington. The yearlong exhibit will consist of 100 photos taken in and around the area.
The photo exhibit will be on display from April 2010 through March 2011 at the Wellington Community Center, located at 12165 West Forest Hill Blvd. The unveiling of the “100 Faces of Wellington” will be on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and is open to the public from 6:30-8 PM.
During the event, limited edition prints and merchandise will be available for purchase with a special artist signing.
For more information about the “100 Faces of Wellington” exhibit, or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kane Photography at 561-333-2198, or info@kanephotography.net.
For information on the Art in Public Places Program and other Wellington programs, events, and activities, please visit the website at www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings. Wellington Parks & Recreation Department is committed to A Great Hometown!
April, 2010 – AW in Pictures
Just a few highlights of happenings Around Wellington. For many more photos, visit the link “Photo Galleries” on this site!
April, 2010 – Miami Heat tickets in support of The Children’s Coalition
Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons – Tickets to Benefit the Children’s Coalition
Each ticket purchase comes with an on-court pass for a free throw shot!
Only $10 for each ticket (in the 300 section). Bring your family, friends, or co-workers, and support a charity!
Benefiting the Children’s Coalition Inc., a West Palm Beach non-profit serving underprivileged youth in our community.
Learn more about TCCI at www.tccipbc.org.
Call Tom Copeland at (561) 860-3231 for tickets.
Thanks for your support!
Tom Copeland
Board of Directors
The Children’s Coalition, Inc.
April, 2010 – Family Fun Day – Get Moving on April 24th
Family Fun Day
Hosted by: Del Prado Elementary School
Invites Palm Beach& Broward Families
Health, Safety and Fitness for families is of vital importance and all three continue to be topics for discussion but they seem to overlap in so many ways, that often with our busy lifestyles and limited budget it is easy to say we’ll do it tomorrow. A Boca Raton mom, Gina Barron decided to make a difference a few years ago by partnering with Del Prado Elementary School principal, Sandra Rhategan and now 5 years later they are teaming up again to continue the discussion and raise awareness. We welcome families from Palm Beach and Broward Counties to share this day.
We welcome families from Palm Beach and Broward Counties to share this day. We anticipate well over 1500 people.
This is a day that will provide entertainment, fitness, safety tips and valuable information that can save lives and do this all for FREE. We want parents and their children to come and experience different foods, drinks and get moving. AT the same time we feel it is important to reach out to local businesses and give them an opportunity to showcase their products/services at no charge. This should be a win/win for everyone.
Here are some of the FREE activities that we will be providing:
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Bowling |
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Cheerleading |
Cricket |
Dance |
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Karate |
Kick Boxing |
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Kung Fu |
Self Defense |
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Local Farmers will provide fresh fruits and vegetables from their farms to sample at the Farmers Market, Organic Food Club of South Florida and Whole Food Markets will provide an organic area for taste testing of organic vegetables and fruit, 4th Generation Market, GotSprouts with drink samples, a food court will be available for taste testing by local chefs who will be providing cooking demonstrations, smoothies taste test, Pizza, Subs, and much more.
Entertainment will be provided by D.J as well as Sports Radio will have give-a-way items, Wannado City, Boomers, Xtreme Go Carts, Lake Worth Playhouse, Sol Children’s Theatre, Delray Playhouse, US Musicmakers’s will provide young talent demonstrating violin, piano, and Playtown Café will provide fun crafts such as cookie decorating.
Inside we will have community/health center resources such as: pediatric eating disorder specialists, nutritionist, dietians, chiropractor, pediatricians, podiatrist, endocrinologist, orthopedics, eating disorder pediatric specialist and many more. Mathnasium and 3D learner will present on learning disabilities. Non Profits will present on various topics and we will address “Bullying” and how it cannot be tolerated at any level, this will be our keynote speaker at the event. Michael Brewer’s Grandma Raises Her Voice Against Teen Violence and Bullying. (The boy that was set on fire in Deerfield Beach) Law enforcement officials, City and State officials and Sheriff’s department).
Come join us for an enlightening day and yes “GET MOVING”!!
April 24, 2010
9:00-3:00
Del Prado Elementary School
7900 Del Prado Circle
Boca Raton, Fl. 33433
Please feel free to reach out at your convenience.
Cordially,
Gina
561-451-8232
9624 Tavernier Drive
Boca Raton, Florida 33496
roadrunnergirl4@aol.com
Our media sponsor is BocaRaton.com
Music and Entertainment provided by:
Jamrock Entertainment
April, 2010 – Great Support for Whole Planet Foundation Event
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lauren Belinsky
561-904-4000
Lauren.Belinsky@WholeFoods.com
Flavors of the World Tasting Event
Over 400 people in attendance!
What: Whole Planet Foundation Block Party “Flavors of the World”
Over 400 people came out to Whole Foods Market Wellington for our Flavors of the World Block Party, a free tasting around the store! Each department had an international dish representing a country that benefits from the Whole Planet Foundation, an organization that empowers women through microcredit. Participants had an opportunity to vote on their favorite dish, a chance to win free products from our prize wheel, and enjoyed live African music.
Who: Whole Planet Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization established by Whole
Foods Market, that provides grants to microfinance institutions in Latin America,
Africa and Asia who in turn develop and offer microenterprise loan programs,
training and other financial services to the self-employed poor.
To learn more visit: www.wholeplanetfoundation.org
Music will be African balafon by Mohamed
When: Tuesday, March 23rd 5:00-7:00pm
AboutWholeFoodsMarket®
Founded in 1980 in Austin , Texas , Whole Foods Market (www.wholefoodsmarket.com), a leader in the natural and organic foods industry and America ’s first national certified organic grocer, was named “ America ’s Healthiest Grocery Store” in 2008 by Health magazine. The Whole Foods Market motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures the company’s mission to find success in customer satisfaction and wellness, employee excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to its more than 50,000 Team
April, 2010 – Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa at Kravis
The Kravis Center presents
“Confessions of a Jewish Shiksa . . .
Dancing on Hitler’s Grave”
A One-Woman Show Starring Frannie Sheridan
See the Show – Sunday, April 18th
At 2pm and at 7pm
At the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach!
A talkback with Frannie Sheridan, author and performer, will follow both shows.
Read the AroundWellington.com review of the show by Cultural Corner writer Marla E. Schwartz.
