Highly anticipated Flavors 2010 to attract over 600 attendees
On Friday, April 9th, at the elite Palm BeachInternationalEquestrianCenter, Wellington’s finest dining establishments will offer up their most tasty samplings. This seventh year tasting event is honored as the Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s “Signature Event” and will take place from 6:30-9:30 PM.
Attendees will enjoy an evening of dining and dancing to Music Masters International 20- Piece Stage Bandwith a stunning backdrop of Equestrian Events in the arena.
Celebrity judges to date (as of press time) are:
Roxanne SteinWPTV News Channel 5
Mayor Darell BowenVillage of Wellington
Michael StonePresident, Equestrian Sport Productions
Carmine Priore IIIFlorida Power and Light (FPL)
Colonel Allen West
Aubrey West Miss Florida Gold Coast Outstanding Teen
The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Alec L. Domb, Esq. and John Mercer as Chairman of the 2010 Flavors of Wellington event.Host committee to include chamber Ambassadors; Mark Bozicevic, Steve Vlahakis, Bob Wolff, Bob Salerno, Jonathan Porges and Jeremy Slusher, Denise Carpenter, Darlene Curti and Patti Heyner.
“This is our biggest social event of the season and we are proud to boast this will be our seventh year hosting this event”, says Chamber Executive Director Michela Perillo-Green. “Each year this event gets bigger and better well attended, with the Palm BeachInternationalEquestrianCenter as our hosting venue, this year will no doubt exceed all our expectations.”
Platinum Sponsor this year is FPL and the Palm BeachInternationalEquestrianCenter. Don Kiselewski Area Manager for Northern and WesternPalm BeachCounty believes in supporting community based events and states, “FPL is honored to sponsor Flavors 2010 and is proud of our continued support of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.We strongly encourage the community, our customers and chamber membership to take part in this savory event.”
Ultra Cleaners has been announced as Silver Sponsor.Valet Parking Courtesy of the Law Offices of Alexander L.Domb and Donald K.Porges CPA LLC.
Tickets are now on sale for Flavors 2010! Pre-event price is $ 25.00 and $ 30.00 at the door.VIP Reserved Tables begin at $ 250.00. Please contact the Wellington Chamber of Commerce at 561-792-6525 for further information.
Though fierce wind and rain pounded the marquee mercilessly just an hour before the event, threatening at one point to take the entire venue with it, on Friday, February 12th, 2010 a record-breaking crowd of 410 people turned out at the Museum of Polo to celebrate and welcome into the Polo Hall of Fame six legends of the sport; super-star of the 20’s and 30’s Lewis Lacey, living legend Julian Hipwood, Iglehart award winners Dave Rizzo and the late “Big Joe” Muldoon along with Horses to Remember, Red Ace and Hector Galindo’s Khaki.
Just by sheer coincidence, four of this year’s honorees in the Polo Hall of Fame make or have made their homes in Wellington; Julian Hipwood, the late Joe Muldoon, Dave Rizzo and the polo pony Khaki, owned by local polo player Hector Galindo.
The Rizzo family
Originally from England, Julian Hipwood has lived, played polo and thrilled fans in the United States for many years and has made Wellington his second home. During his playing days in the U.S. Julian attained a 9 goal rating and is remembered as one of the most popular polo stars of the 80s and 90s, winning the prestigious World Cup four times when Palm Beach Polo was at its zenith. This along with his extraordinary International success has earned him the status of a living legend. Among his championships won abroad which are too numerous to detail, Julian was captain of the English National team for twenty years winning the Coronation Cup six times, and the Cowdray Gold Cup for the British Open twice and two time winner of the Queen’s Cup and was twice a finalist in the prestigious Argentine Open, receiving a standing ovation in 1978, the only Englishman to ever receive this honor.
Julian Hipwood
Although his high-goal polo days are behind him, Julian has continued to influence the sport and became a sought-after coach. In that role he guided the Coca Cola team to victory when it won the U.S. Open Championship in 2002. The dashing Hipwood and his lovely wife Patricia have been notable figures of the Palm Beach Social scene since he began playing polo here.
“Big Joe” Muldoon was not only an iconic figure of polo in Maryland, Virginia and throughout the East in the 1980’s and 1990’s, his influence stretched around the globe. Part of the early polo scene here in Wellington, he first lived in Loxahatchee, where Joe’s son, Charlie, now lives during polo season, and then from 1995 until 2003 Joe and wife Alyse made Palm Beach Polo and Country Club their home. A versatile horseman who did not get into polo until middle age, he had many polo tournament wins with his Gone Away Farms team. But his more important accomplishments were in the millions of dollars he was instrumental in raising for various charities through polo. From 1981-1989, Joe conceived, underwrote and mounted players in a dynamic series of high-goal “All-Star” international polo games featuring the best of both foreign and American high-goal players. He was president of the Potomac and Poolesville Polo Clubs where he helped to encourage and train an entire generation of polo players, including his well-known and talented polo-playing progeny Michael, “Little Joe,” Mary and Charlie.
A well-known figure in polo for over 60 years, current Wellington resident Dave Rizzo, was for over 30 of those years, the manager of the famed Meadow Brook Polo Club, and was also the manager of the Squadron A Armory and the Old Westbury Polo Club.Being an accomplished outdoor and arena player, horse trainer and club manager made it possible for him to help many new players get started in the sport of polo. He was known as a skilled horseman and well-liked sportsman in many parts of the country by a variety of players. Considered a mentor to many, he made it possible for others to experience polo and to become accomplished players and team sponsors. Dave has lived in the Wellington area for over 30 years with his late wife Marilyn.
The four-footed hero Khaki
Khaki, one of the four-footed heroes being inducted into the Hall of Fame, was owned and played by long-time Wellington resident Hector Galindo. The incredible bay mare who was played often on the local polo fields at both Palm Beach Polo and the new International Polo Club, has more than proved her greatness by winning the Best Playing Pony of the nation’s most important polo tournament in from 1995 – 2003. Loved for her quiet disposition around the barn, this gallant polo pony also had it all on the field – heart, stamina, quick acceleration, sustained speed and incredible overall athletic ability. But further, she seemed to have an innate ability to read the game.“One of the things that makes Khaki so unique is her big heart”, says Galindo. “That’s what makes her such a great mare.”Although having spent a great number of her polo playing years in Wellington, Khaki is currently a broodmare in Oklahoma.
The YWCA of Palm Beach County announces the kickoff of the second series of Community Chats for Action on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at the Historical Society Museum in the old Palm Beach County Courthouse, 300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach.The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a tour of the Museum and will continue with the kickoff following at 6:30 p.m.
The Community Chats for Action, organized by the YWCA, along with Converge & Associates Consulting, is a candid, open, city-wide dialogue about race and ethnicity.The goal is to create greater unity in our communities, workplaces, schools, and the political arena.Endorsed by Mayor Lois Frankel and the West Palm Beach City Commission, the first series of Community Chats began last fall with more than 150 people representing a variety of races and ethnicities in attendance..Also in participating were representatives from 25 community agencies that are committed to the goal of the program.
Thereafter, six adult chat groups comprised of individual of various races and ethnicities and one youth chat group, led by a team of trained facilitators, met weekly for four weeks at various locations throughout the City.At the conclusion of the four sessions, action activities were chosen that are now being implemented.The chats proved to be personally enlightening to the individual participants, expressed Suzanne Turner, CEO of the YWCA.Given the success of the initial series, the planned round of chats will take place during the month of April and follow a similar format.
For more information about the Community Chats for Action or to make a reservation to attend the kickoff, please call 561-640-0050.
Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool and The Village of Wellington Collaborate on Earth Day Celebration.
The Village of Wellington donated saplings to children at Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool to help the students learn about Earth Day.In a celebration to take place Thursday, April 22 at 9:15 a.m. at the preschool, children will learn that they can make a difference by planting trees to replenish the environment.Trees will be planted in the children’s play area to provide additional shade.All children participating will have the opportunity to help plant the trees as their parents look on.Discussions about Earth Day will continue in the classrooms where children will learn about recycling and other ways they can help the environment.
For more information call the Preschool office at 561-793-2649. Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington.
Wellington Cancer Research Unit (PAP CORPS) announces…
Spring Boutique at the Wellington Community Center
Wednesday, March 24, 201010:00 AM – 3:00 PM
30 Fabulous Vendors….Jewelry, Handbags, Gift Items, Clothing, Accessories, Personalized Children’s Items, Hand Painted Shoes, Pet Portraits & Much More Come for Lunch and Shop…
Food will be available for purchase from Chick-Fil-A
Bake Sale by the Lake Worth Community High School, Culinary Academy
RAFFLES EVERY 15 MINUTES
FREE ADMISSION and FREE PARKING
For more information call Karen Paull 561-333-8858
Temple Beth Torah’s Leonie Arguetty Preschool & the Friedman Commission for Jewish Education present Seder “How To” Workshop for Parents.
Passover is fast approaching, and you’re feeling stressed. You’d love to have this holiday become one of your family’s annual traditions, but you’re not sure how to begin. That’s because hosting a Passover Seder can be intimidating. There are so many rituals involved, special foods to prepare—and where do you get a shank bone, anyway?
Take a deep breath and plan to attend a fun, informative workshop at Temple Beth Torah in Wellington. The workshop, which is entitled “Passover 101: How to Host a Seder at Home, A Beginner Workshop for Parents” will be held Wednesday, March 17, from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Beth Torah. It is free and open to the public.
This workshop will include answers to these and other questions:
-What goes on a Seder table (traditional and NOT so traditional)?
-What ceremonial foods are involved?
-What do I cook? Do I have to cook?
-How can my Seder table look beautiful?
-How can I make my Seder fun and interactive for young children?
-What is a Haggadah and, which one do I use?
The workshop’s presenter is Amy Bergman, Director of Jewish Family Life, Friedman Commission for Jewish Education. For more information about this event, call the Temple’s Preschool office at 793-2649.
Women’s Chamber of Commerce of PBC 15th Annual Giraffe Awards in honor of Women’s History Month
PURPOSE OF EVENT:For the past 14 years, the Women’s Chamber of Commerce has been honoring women in our community who have “stuck their necks out” to “break the glass ceiling” and help other women in our community. This Event, called The Giraffe Awards, is held each year in March, which has been designated as Women’s History Month.This year, the 15th Annual Giraffe Awards will be held on March 24, 2010.
New Location in Lake Worth, Infant Care Now Available
WEST PALM BEACH – Wednesday, March 10th – In less than two years, The King’s Academy Preschool (TKAP) has grown from a startup operation to three locations in Royal Palm Beach, Greenacres, and Palm Beach Gardens serving over 90 two- and three-year old students.In 2010, Mary Dulkowski, Preschool Director, and her staff expect continued growth and are excited to report the following new opportunities for King’s preschool families:
·LAKE WORTH:NEW SOUTHERN LOCATION —TKAP is opening a fourth location at West Pines Baptist Church, on the southeast corner of Haverhill Road and Melaleuca Lane, for the 2010-11 school year.This new center will serve approximately 40 two- and three-year old students.TKAP will continue to operate its center in Greenacres (Community Life Center) with a capacity for 53 two- and three-year olds.
·ROYAL PALM BEACH:INFANTS AND ONE-YEAR OLDS NOW WELCOME—At TKAP’s existing location (First Baptist Church of Royal Palm Beach), five new preschool classrooms have been constructed.This expansion will allow TKAP to serve families with infants and one-year old children for the first time in addition to the classes currently provided for two- and three-year old students.The newly constructed space will also increase the center’s licensed capacity from 57 to approximately 85 students.
·PALM BEACH GARDENS:NEW PRE-KINDERGARTEN CLASS FOR FOUR-YEAR OLDS—At TKAP’s existing, north county center (Maranatha Church), a new pre-kindergarten class for four-year old students is being offered for the 2010-11 school year.This class will be taught by a certified King’s teacher and will include the K-4 curriculum used on The King’s Academy’s main campus.The location will continue to provide early education opportunities for two- and three-year old students.
As a result of the changes above, The King’s Academy Preschool will offer programs for infants to four-year old students at four locations throughout Palm Beach County.This new expansion will also increase TKAP’s licensed capacity to over 250 students.More information about The King’s Academy Preschool is available online at www.TKAP.net or by calling the preschool admissions department at 561-686-4244, extension 335
The King’s Academy is a nationally recognized private Christian school serving approximately 1,200 students from preschool through twelfth grade and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Association of Christian Schools International, and the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach and Hendry Counties at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury’s Way in West Palm Beach, Florida, its Clewiston, Florida campus on Caribbean Avenue, and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Lake Worth, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach, Florida. The King’s Academy also provides remote learning at TKAOnline.net. More information about The King’s Academy is available online at www.TKA.net and www.TKAClewiston.net.
West Palm Beach – Jane Swift, the only woman to serve as Governor (Acting) of Massachusetts and the only female Governor in the country to give birth while in office, will be the honored speaker at the March 23rd PNC “Women in Power” luncheon benefiting the YWCA of Palm Beach County.Her topic will be “A Working Mom in the Public Eye.” The luncheon will be held at noon at the West Palm Beach Photographic Centre, 415 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.
In 1990 after graduation from Trinity College, Swift, at the age of 25, was the youngest woman to be elected to the Massachusetts Senate. In 1998 she was elected Lieutenant Governor, and in 2001 she became Acting Governor when Governor Paul Cellucci resigned to become the United States Ambassador to Canada. She served as Governor until 2003. During her public service career, Swift focused on educational reform, economic development, fiscal discipline and improvement in the state’s children’s protective services. Since leaving office, she has served as a General Partner at Arcadia Partners, a leading venture capital firm focused exclusively on education. Within the last year, she has formed Education Smart Spine, LLC, the exclusive partner to Oracle’s Center of Excellence. She also is an instructor in the leadership studies program at Williams College.
Swift resides in Williamstown, Massachusetts with her husband and three daughters. She is quite involved in local activities.
While in the area, Swift will spend time with the young girls enrolled in the YWCA’sY-Girls program.
For further information or to make a reservation for the luncheon, please call 561-640-0050, Ext. 134.
The Trinidad & Tobago Citizens Association of Palm Beach
1st Annual Curry Cook-Off Festival
The Trinidad and Tobago Citizens Association of Palm Beach will host its First International Curry Cook-Off Fiesta on Sunday, March 21, 2010, from 1.00 p.m. to 12.00 midnight. . The venue will be the Phi Delta Kappa Club, 5060 South Haverhill Road, Lake Worth. This will be a fun-filled occasion, with an emphasis on highlighting the different methods of preparation, cooking and presentation of various curry dishes which are becoming increasingly popular throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America
Activities will include a live curry cooking competition in four categories: Duck, Chicken, Goat and Fish.Each category will be judged according to strict criteria and prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category. There will live displays of the different ingredients used in curry dishes, methods of preparing curry dishes, and sale of curry-making ingredients. There will be music, food and games for the entire family. Admission is Free. Food and drinks will be available for sale.
This is an important annual Fiesta hosted by the Trinidad & Tobago Citizens Association of Palm Beach. The Association recently made donations to the Haiti relief efforts, and is prominent in providing assistance to national and international causes.
For further information, please contact: Kenneth Nandlal (President): (561) 609-6250; Inshan Hosein (Vice President): (561) 313-0085; Dr. Ron Peterson: (561) 697-8800.
Flavors 2010
