February, 2010 – Wellington Cares…Collects Donations for Haiti
January, 2010 – Lake Worth Playhouse Special Deals
Did you know…
The Lake Worth Playhouse offers special
RECESSION-BUSTER DISCOUNTS
for theatre lovers on a budget?
Be sure to ask about our PAVEMENT POUNDERS SPECIAL, FAMILY DEALS and STUDENT RUSH TICKETS! (Information is included below.)
PLAYHOUSE RECESSION-BUSTER DEALS!
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Calling all starving artists, employees between jobs, hardworkers falling on hard times, and everyone else out there pounding the pavement, trying to make ends meet: You deserve some PLAY TIME! Come to a Sunday evening show at the Playhouse and pay a low recession-busting price of just $15 per individual ticket (no groups please).
Just reserve within 48 hours of show date and ask for the PAVEMENT POUNDERS rate. Pavement Pounders seating is limited. Tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
<http://www.lakeworthplayhouse.org/images/family_deals.gif> Hey families! These days it’s tough to afford a night out AND a babysitter for the kids. Instead of leaving them home with a bowl of chips and a stack of video games, why not bring them along? The Playhouse makes it more affordable than ever to expose your kids to the arts! Attend any of our Playhouse Family Fare shows– including Take the Stage (variety show), Night of a Gazillion Laughs (improv comedy show), Once Upon a Holiday (holiday musical), Holiday Magic (holiday variety show) – and your kids will receive *FREE admission to one of our five main stage season shows! This deal applies to kids 17 and under. Ask for the FAMILY DEAL rate.
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561-586-6410
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February, 2010 – Our Flame Will Never Extinguish
Our Flame Will Never Extinguish
(A Tribute to the People of Haiti)
By Bito David
In this time of great sorrow
We wish we could find a light to follow
A light that would bright up our path
And appease somehow our wrath
In this time of desperation
We wish we had an explanation
To understand why our people and our nation
Have to go through this great tribulation
The candles that you brought will light up our days
We will carry them in our most precious trays
To guide us with your thoughts and a sublime wish
That this tragedy our flame will never extinguish
In this time of great sorrow
From no one a resolve we will borrow
Deep in our sources we will find the strength
To empower us to walk through the stench
In this time of great sorrow
We have to focus on our tomorrow
With a clear knowledge of our mission
To the adversary never give our submission
These candles will light up our days
We will carry them in our most precious trays
To guide us with your thoughts and a sublime wish
That this tragedy our flame will never extinguish
Editor’s Note: Bito David, a public affairs specialist for Palm Beach County schools, says he is grateful that his mother, father, sister and niece are safe following the earthquake in Haiti. They live in a town called Marin, which is about 10 miles north of Port-au-Prince.
David, who usually assists Creole-speaking parents with their day-to-day concerns, wrote a poem for a candlelight vigil held a few days after the earthquake at Toussaint L’Ouverture High School in Boynton Beach. The school’s student population is 93 percent Haitian. Thank you to David for this moment of inspiration.
February, 2010 – Easy Easy-Bake Recipe
Easy-Bake Oven Cake Using Commercial Cake Mixes
Recipe #147458
A less-expensive alternative to the small boxes.
SERVES 1
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cake mix, any flavor
- 1 tablespoon milk
Directions
1. Grease and flour pan.
2. Mix cake mix and milk until smooth. Pour into pan.
3. Bake in preheated Easy-Bake Oven about 15 minutes.
Here’s a review from one of the mothers who tried this:
“Wow! What a great idea. Yesterday my daughter and I used one of the little cake mixes that came with the Easy Bake Oven she recently got and it was less than pretty! Mostly I thought that it didn’t seem to be enough batter; it was hard to spead and actually fill the entire bottom of the pan. So, this morning I came across this recipe and what a difference it made! We doubled it to make a two-layer cake and both layers turned out beautifully! More like the pictures they show on the box. Thanks for the post and the great idea. I’m sure we’ll be using the Easy Bake a lot more than we would have.”
And another review:
“We think it’s delicious and a great way to save money! The mixes that came with the oven were difficult to make smooth and spreadable, but this works great! We used Jiffy mix with good results. We also had success mixing 3 T Jiffy White Frosting mix with 1 teaspoon of hot water. Makes a cheap, yummy icing. Thank you!”
For more details, visit this page at RecipeZaar.com.
February, 2010 – Western Executives 1st Anniversary Celebration
Happy Birthday,
Western Executives!
We are celebrating our First Anniversary. Come join us for this special meeting where YOU get the surprises!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Player’s Club
13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington
(561) 795 0080
http://www.playersclubrestaurant.com
from 5:30 to 7:30 pm
Free Appetizers, special price drinks, surprizes
Admission $10.00 at the door
Meet and mingle with business owners/executives from the Western Communities on this evening of fun, food and social networking.
After the mixer stay to watch “Dressage under the Stars”. A music freestyle Dressage competition with Celebrity Hosts.
Whether you own a business or whether you are a key player to any corporate entity – you don’t want to miss it.
Form lasting personal and business relationships!
February, 2010 – Little Smiles’ 2010 Stars Ball
For Immediate Release
Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
Media Contact: Mason Phelps
Phelps Media Group, Inc. International
phone 561.753.3389 fax 561.753.3386
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
Little Smiles’ 2010 “Star’s Ball” Fast Facts
Wellington, FL –
EVENT: The Little Smiles’ 2010 “Stars Ball”
WHAT: An annual black-tie gala modeled after the Oscars where the community’s true heroes, children facing cancer or other life altering conditions, replace the actors. For one night they have the opportunity to escape their daily battle and enter the glamorous world of Hollywood. This event offers the children the opportunity to walk the red carpet complete with photographers, enjoy a delicious catered dinner, and participate in a wonderful awards presentation.
WHERE: The Harriet Hill Theater in City Place
700 So. Rosemary Avenue
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
WHEN: Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 6:00 p.m.
PRESENTING SPONSORS: Palms West Hospital
CHAIRS: Bland and Erika Eng with Co-Chairs Dr. Marante and Maggie Zeller
BENEFICIARY: Little Smiles, a 501c3 charitable organization that strives to fulfill the needs of children in local hospitals, hospices, and shelters. Donations from Little Smiles give children items such as toys, games, videos, computers, and experiences which include, outings, special events, limousine transportation, concert and sporting event tickets, specialty dinners, celebrity meet and greets, and more.
TICKETS/TABLES/SPONSORSHIP: Tickets and sponsorships are still available but going fast. To purchase yours now please visit www.littlesmiles.org/
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12230 Forest Hill Boulevard
Suite 214
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
www.phelpsmediagroup.com
January, 2010 – The Truth Project at King’s Academy
TKA Elementary
For Immediate Release
Experience “The Truth Project”
January 25, 2010
Contact:
Tina Tutwiler
(561) 686-4244 ext 354
The King’s Academy’s Elementary Experiences ‘The Truth Project’
WEST PALM BEACH – Monday, January 25, 2010 – Each semester at The King’s Academy the elementary students benefit from attending a series of chapel services known as Spiritual Emphasis Week. This semester’s series took place last week and was called “The Truth Project.” The theme was based on the Bible verse in 3rd John 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.”
The first day they learned that telling the truth is not always easy, but it is a daily choice that they need to make. They learned that each day they should try to be more and more like Christ. So, they need to know what the Bible says about truth. One example is found in Proverbs 12:22, “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.” So the children learned that when they choose to tell the truth, God delights in that decision.
The second day they learned how history relates to truth. They learned about the story of Pocahontas. They talked about the differences between the movie, a textbook, and a history book versions of the story. They saw some similarities, and some differences. They learned that they needed to examine the things that they read and what they see, because authors take privileges and sometimes stories are distorted. Whenever they can, they need to check their thoughts with the Word of God.
In the last chapel they learned how they see God in science. They can see God through creation. He has designed the world, and it says in Psalm 19:1, “The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork.” They experienced some great experiments and the final one was so messy that it had to be done outside.
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 Schools. The King’s Academy serves students and their families across Palm Beach County at its main campus at Belvedere Road and Sansbury Way in West Palm Beach and its satellite preschool campuses in Greenacres, Palm Beach Gardens, and Royal Palm Beach.
8401 Belvedere Rd.
West Palm Beach, Florida 33411
(P) 561-686-4244
(F) 561-686-8017
www.TKA.net
February, 2010 – The New Year . . . One Big “Do-Over!”
The New Year . . . One Big “Do-Over!”
By Melanie Lewis
A new year; a clean slate. I’d like to think of 2010 as one big “do-over.” It would afford me a chance to get the things right that have eluded me. For example; this muffin-top which resides on my belt-line needs some reforming. I’ve tried to remember to drink my water and plan for nutritious snacks. Rather than feel like I didn’t make the mark, I’m thinking, here’s my chance. I’ve bought nice stainless steel water bottles for everyone in the family so I won’t have to share my water. By using the refillable water bottles it will hopefully be my redemption for all the plastic bottles I’ve used. To add to the rewards, I won’t be drinking water laced with BPA, or any other harmful chemical component. As for snacking, my list for the store is made from hints from watching the Biggest Loser all last year. I’m heading out New Year’s Day to arm my pantry with fruits and veggies. Sorry kids, no Goldfish crackers! I know, it’s a long shot. I’m hopeful after dragging the kids through the store that we will make it out with yogurt and baby carrots. No cookie from the bakery. Let’s hope my strength holds out.
The past year was all about save, save and be frugal. We needed to be careful living on a break-even basis. But, what enjoyment did I get out of that? I’m telling you, it’s Disney this year or bust. It’s an uphill climb since money to my spouse is like bark on a tree. I just may have to go with a kid at a time or do a lot of the “Work a Day, Get a Day” of Disney’s 2010 free admission program. (Oops, it looks like it’s just good for one day per person). But, we need some well-deserved, piggybank–raiding fun.
A friend of my son generated a desire to develop more social connections of my own. This boy’s mom invited all the moms that she knows to meet next week at The Cheesecake Factory to have our own “play date.” I can’t wait! When was the last time I got to get dressed up and go out without the kids in tow? It got me thinking I need to get out more, even if it means reaching out in desperation. I’ve emailed and sent Christmas cards to people I haven’t been in touch with for years. I sent one friend a Gingerbread Boy that my son had colored. She is narrating Ginger boy’s adventures as part of her own adventures. What a fun way to tell your friends what you’re doing by telling it through the eyes of a cardboard Gingerbread boy. I can’t wait to hear what she, er, Ginger boy, is doing. I have to strike out on my own since my spouse is a hermit and has no desire to do anything that doesn’t involve a computer keyboard. A few neighbors have accommodated my chats.
In a symbolic gesture of tossing out the old, I ceremoniously threw out a beloved pair of slippers held together with duct tape. A few other things went out as well. A word went out that a family in a nearby town had lost everything in a fire; I packed the entire back of my car with anything that was duplicate or unneeded item. The kids got into the spirit of it by donating toys they’d outgrown. I was amazed to see them fill the boxes with what I thought to be their most cherished possessions. To further insure my commitment to reduce my backside, gave up the “fat clothes”; there is no turning back. It was all worth it when we delivered the belongings to a run-down apartment building and grateful new owners. To have the extra space is refreshing. Until all the Christmas decorations come down, it hardly seems as though we made a dent. Yet, that’s exactly what we’ll do. The decorations are on the way into storage and we’ll head off to do-over the coming year. Happy New Year to you!
Melanie Lewis is the mother of two boys, ages 3 and 5. She is married to a self-described geek and works part-time. She enjoys reading, gardening and playing with her Blue-mitted Ragdoll cat Percy and Golden Retriever Rosie.
February, 2010 – Wellington Women’s Club Meeting
Wellington Women’s Club Monthly Meeting on Feb. 4th
The Wellington Women’s Club invites you to attend its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, Februray 4, 6:30 p.m., at Binks Forest Golf Club, 400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington.
In addition to a buffet dinner, members and guests will enjoy a presentation by Paulette Bragel, manager of Hoffman’s Chocolates in the Shoppes at Wellington Green. She may be bringing samples! Plan to bring a friend or two for what will be a fun and tasty evening.
Half-year memberships in the WWC are available beginning in February at a cost of $130 and include dinner at the remaining four meetings of the year and a discount to the May fundraising event.
Guests are welcome for a fee of $30. For reservations or more information, please contact Allyson, 798-6741.
March, 2010 – 2010 Pink Ribbon Gala on March 20th
The 2010 Pink Ribbon Gala