The Wellington Art Society is thrilled to present Art Scholarships to three deserving young artists at their May 10, 2023 meeting. The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. They will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 pm, followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The meeting will conclude with the presentation of scholarships to three very talented high school seniors. The public is invited to attend. For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com.
Little Red by Isabella Mayman
The students who will be receiving scholarships this year are Isabella Mayman of Fusion Academy, Stella Martinelli of G-Star School of the Arts, and Jakira Julbe of Royal Palm Beach High School. The scholarships will be presented by WAS Scholarship Chair, Barry Stefan. Each scholarship recipient will display their artwork and share their process, as well as their future plans.
Biodiversity by Stella Martinelli
The Wellington Art Society (WAS) has been supporting the advancement of the arts in the Palm Beach County community since 1981 with the intent to encourage young artists to pursue careers in the fine arts, provide programming that expands art in public places, and make art accessible within the community daily.
The Foreteller by Jakira Julbe
The WAS Scholarship Program was established in 2001 to provide scholarships to talented young artists for art related College and University expenses and tuition costs. Over the past twenty-two years, WAS has awarded over $120,000 in scholarships to some of the brightest and most creative students within our community. Past recipients of the WAS Scholarship have gone on to become educators, illustrators, authors, curators, artistic directors, professional artists and art advocates.
To support the Scholarship Program, WAS relies solely upon money raised from donations, membership dues, monthly raffles, artist exhibitions, municipal art shows, and commissions. Help support the WAS Scholarship Program with a tax deductible donation on its website: www.WellingtonArtSociety.org.
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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
Stickball Blvd South, located in Village Park, Wellington, Florida, and 1321 miles from Brooklyn, is the most unique and nostalgic stickball field in the southeast. Yesterday, the Stiffs Mgt. of Harry Klaff, Arthur Spector, Allen Lebowitz and Philip Strassler presented the Village of Wellington, Parks and Recreation a special award.
Harry Klaff of the Wyclifffe Stiffs with Bruce Wagner of Wellington’s Parks & Rec DepartmentMayor Anne Gerwig enjoys an egg cremeThe award presented to The Village of Wellington’s Parks & Rec Department by the Wycliffe Stiffs at the Stiffs’ 21st season luncheon
Wellington has once again secured the title of “Top Team” in the Let’s Move: Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge for the third year running. This year, the Village logged a record-breaking 36,022,563 minutes of physical activity during the month-long campaign in March. In addition to the top team prize, Wellington sub-teams also placed 3rd, 4th, and 5th in the challenge.
The Let’s Move Challenge, presented by Digital Vibez Inc. in partnership with the Palm Health Foundation, encourages individuals and teams to commit to exercising for at least 30 minutes every day. The competition is highly competitive, with teams from municipalities, county organizations, and other groups all vying for the top prizes.
This year’s challenge saw more than 80 teams from across Palm Beach County logging an incredible 103,487,227 minutes of walking, running, dancing, and various other physical activities.
Wellington’s Village Manager, Jim Barnes, expressed his pride in the community for their dedication to the challenge, saying “We are thrilled to win the Let’s Move Challenge for the third year in a row. This achievement shows that our community is committed to prioritizing physical activity and taking control of their health. It’s inspiring to see so many people coming together to create a healthy and active community.”
The Let’s Move Challenge was first launched in 2012 by the Palm Health Foundation to improve a range of health issues through regular physical activity. The challenge promotes daily exercise as a way to combat illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and strengthen brain health and life expectancy, among other benefits.
Wellington’s continued success in the Let’s Move Challenge is a testament to the Village’s commitment to promoting health and well-being. Congratulations to all the participants on this remarkable achievement!
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
Story and photos by Alan Fabricant of alfabphoto.com
By winning one of four qualifiers, the Joe Barry Cup, Ylvisaker Cup, Iglehart Cup and Continental Cup, those teams would then playoff to see who would participate in the first Florida Circuit 16-Goal Super-Series Championship.
As it turned out, a strong Iconica team won the first three events, automatically qualifying for the final to play against La Fe, winner of the final event.
On an overcast day on Sunday, April 9th at the National Polo Center these two teams took to the field.
The Iconica team jumped out to a lead in the second chukker and never looked back for a 14-11 victory.
During all of these tournaments Iconica won 16 of the 17 games it played.
The team was made up of Maureen Brennan, Mariano ‘Peke’ Gonzalez, Lucas ‘Luckitas” Criado and Santos Merlos.
During the final Peke Gonzalez scored five goals and was awarded Most Valuable Player honors.
Rufino Merlos, Robi Bilbao, Francisco Elizalde and Louis Devaleix were the players on the La Fe team.
La Fe’s Francisco Elizalde, riding Lavinia Magia was presented with the Best Playing Pony award.
Nico Narvaez, 4th grader at New Horizons Elementary
“Hey, Mom! That school has solar panels on it!” My son, Nicolas Narvaez, who is in 4th grade at New Horizons Elementary School, pointed out the car window as we drove past Galaxy Elementary School in Boynton Beach.
We had put solar panels and an electric car charger on our house through Goldin Solar, a contractor, through a Solar United Neighbors Co-op, organized by the Palm Beach County League of Women Voters. But … solar on schools?! What an idea!
That was the beginning of Nico’s science fair project, calculating how much money his school would save if it switched to solar energy. The answer? A jaw dropping 5 million dollars in savings over 25 years from just one school. Multiplied by the number of schools in our District (236), that is $1.18 billion in savings over 25 years. That’s billion with a “B.” Imagine what educators could do with that money.
Energy is the second largest budget item for school districts after salaries. This year, our School District spent $40 million dollars. Here in the Sunshine State, most of our energy comes from natural gas (methane). Thanks to war and inflation, the cost of school electricity is already set to increase 67% over the next two years. (Florida Utilities Commission). This year’s $40 million dollars will be $66 million dollars in 2024-2025.
Yes, solar costs money up front. However, even if existing funds are accounted for, there are new opportunities and incentives that make solar more affordable than ever. The Inflation Reduction Act now allows schools to get a 30% to 50% direct cash payment for solar installation. This money is also available for churches and nonprofits – and this is new as of January 1, 2023.
A roof can last 25 years, but with incentives, rooftop solar can be paid off in under ten. New Horizons Elementary needs a new roof. Not adding rooftop solar is throwing money away.
Why 2030? The United Nations Panel on Climate Change establishes that by 2030, we need to cut emissions by 45% to keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Centigrade… (that’s 2.7 Farenheit, for us Americans.)
Seven years is not a lot of time. What if we miss that target? These are fears and fears bring paralysis. We have to overcome that. When you miss your exit on I-95, you refocus on your destination, check your map, and get off at the next exit.
If my 4th grader can do the math, so can everyone else.
Nico with Joseph Sanches, COO of PBCSD
Nico and I spoke to the School District in our presentation, but also, we were speaking to all of you: individuals, consumers, homeowners, the Village of Wellington, businesses, religious organizations, schools and municipalities in Palm Beach and across Florida.
Miami Dade County Public Schools has given us a great institutional model. If we set an ambitious goal, make a good plan to get there, staff it properly and act with urgency, we can do it.
This is the Sunshine State, and we are in it together.
Nicolas (Nico) Narvaez is 10 years old. He is in 4th grade dual language Choice program at New Horizons. He loves math and the environment and video games.
Ana Cristina Maldonado is Nico’s proud mama. She is an attorney mediator with Upchurch Watson White and Max.
(Palm Beach, April 18, 2023 ) – A Side-by-Side Concert will bring together world-class professional musicians from The Symphonia and student musicians from Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County’s highest-level orchestra, the Philharmonic on April 30, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. This free-to-the-public concert will take place at the Mizner Park Amphitheater.
Side-by-Side concerts that bring professional musicians in direct contact with student musicians is a well-established practice in the world of music. For student musicians in youth orchestras, it is a hands-on opportunity to grow artistically. For professional musicians in symphonic orchestras, it is a way of helping to prepare the next generation of classical musicians and music appreciators.
According to Michael Fraley, executive director of Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County (YOPBC), “Side-by-Side concerts give student musicians the chance to learn from example. For a young musician eager to improve, getting the chance to play with someone at the peak of his/her professional career is invaluable.”
Dr. Kyle Prescott, conductor of YOPBC’s Philharmonic Orchestra, is excited at the prospect of his student musicians having direct contact with professional musicians. “For a student musician just starting out, to sit next to a master musician and hear that rich mature sound quality, to observe somebody who has complete control of his/her instrument cannot be matched. And for the professionals, the gains are indisputable – there is nothing quite as rewarding as seeing your younger self in the student you are nurturing.”
“Side-by-Side concerts inspire students and professional musicians alike,” says Alastair Willis, The Symphonia’s principal conductor and artistic advisor. “I recall my own experience as a 13-year-old music student playing trumpet side-by-side with my teacher and remember how life-changing the experience was for me. Years later, when I was a conductor with the Cincinnati Symphony’s youth orchestra, I got to appreciate that the side-by-side experience is just as rewarding for the professional musicians who in this setting get to give back. The glorious sound of the two groups playing in tandem is simply inspirational.”
Spearheaded by The Symphonia’s executive director Annabel Russell, and Maestro Willis, the Side-by-Side Concert is an equal partnership between the two groups. “This project is being designed to be more than just a concert,” says Russell. “It is intended to be the beginning of an ongoing and enriching collaboration that will build positive and creative relationships between students and professionals. It is also a wonderful way of reaching out to the public through the arts.”
The concert itself will engage approximately 40 Symphonia musicians paired with Philharmonic student musicians. Conducting will be shared between Maestro Willis and Maestro Prescott. “Our objective is to make this concert an annual event,” says Willis, “I feel that community interest will be strong – especially from parents of orchestra members, and The Symphonia’s regular subscribers.”
About The SYMPHONIA
The mission of The Symphonia is to inspire, educate and engage the lives of our diverse South Florida community through extraordinary musical experiences. Founded in 2004 and recognized as the region’s premier chamber orchestra, The Symphonia’s annual concert series features a repertoire blending classic and contemporary works, showcasing compositions from diverse composers that can best be brought to life by a chamber-size ensemble.
The Symphonia takes great pride in its longstanding community partnerships, including its ‘Building a String Orchestra and Self-Esteem’ children’s program at the Boys & Girls Club in Delray Beach, and with the City of Boca Raton. Additional outreach programs include ‘Meet the Orchestra’ for kids 12 and under, and ‘Box Lunch It,’ a program that allows adult patrons to meet and learn from The Symphonia’s featured soloists and conductors in an intimate, casual environment. This past year, The Symphonia also launched a program to provide complimentary tickets to service organizations such as Boca Helping Hands, Lighthouse for the Blind, Wounded Veterans Relief Fund, and Schwedelson Special Need Department of the Jewish Community Center.
For more information, visit thesymphonia.org; follow on Instagram @TheSymphonia and on Facebook @SymphoniaBoca.
The City of West Palm Beachis preparing to host South Florida’s largest, free outdoor annual Independence Day celebration — 4th on Flagler. This event will be the City’s 35th annual celebration and it will feature live entertainment (music on three stages), a military honor ceremony, a kids’ entertainment zone, roving entertainment (including jugglers, stilt walkers and magicians), food and refreshments for purchase and an 18-minute fireworks show over the Intracoastal Waterway. Viewers can also join the celebration remotely by tuning into WBPF’s live special broadcast from 9 – 9:30 p.m.
When:Tuesday,July 4, 2023
6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Fireworks start around 9:09 p.m.
Where:Waterfront Commons
100 N. Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Activities are programmed along Flagler Drive between Banyan Blvd. And Fern St.
Note: Public parking is available in the City of West Palm Beach garages. The closest garages to the event are Banyan and
Evernia.
Sponsors to date: The West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, Town of Palm Beach, FPL, Discover The Palm Beaches, Bill Bone 5K, Jimmy John’s, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida, News Talk 850 WFTL
About The City of West Palm Beach
The City of West Palm Beach is a vibrant, growing, waterfront City that offers the business advantages available in the region, combined with a more refined and relaxed environment for living and working. To learn more about the City of West Palm Beach, visit us on our official website, or follow us on our social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and/or LinkedIn.
(West Palm Beach, FL – April 14, 2023) Beautiful, balmy Spring is blessedly abloom, so Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 33fun-in-the-sun workshops, classes, and special events throughout the month of May.
“This is the perfect time for people of all ages tocome out and enjoy many of the happy and healthy horticultural events at our beautiful 20-acre oasis, located just minutes from downtown West Palm Beach,” invites Mounts Curator-Director RochelleWolberg.
10 am to 11:30 am $20 for members; $35 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Take time to slow down, tune into your senses, and become a human “be” ing instead of a human “do” ing in this transformational nature walk inspired by Shinrin-Yoku, the Japanese art of “forest bathing.” Although no actual bathingoccurs, the term is used because nature emits a substance that “bathes” you as you walk. This substance has health benefits that lowers blood pressure, decreases stress and depression, and improves sleep. Led by certified Nature Therapy Guide Kathy Andio, this slow, meditative walk is about cultivating the practice of stillness and mindfulness, as we quiet our minds and are in the present moment surrounded by nature. We don’t travel far on the walk—as it’s all about the journey, not the distance covered. The experience ends with a tea ceremony using our special Mounts Botanical Garden Tea from Cottage Garden Tea Company. Come and treat yourself to this life-changing practice. Bring a yoga mat or an easy-to-carry beach chair. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before the start time.
Tuesdays, 10 am to Noon $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Join artist Carl Stoveland and share the love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. This class is for adults only. Bring your pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Some experience preferred. True beginners should consider the Thursday beginners class.Begin each class with a Nature Walk through the Garden led by Stoveland. The purpose of the walk is to inspire participants and give them an opportunity to capture photos with their phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where the instructor will start with a quick demo topic then assist students in choosing a subject and getting started on a watercolor.
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm $20 for members; $25 fornonmembers (includes full Gardenadmission).Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to15 adults.
If you have always wanted to try watercolor but been overwhelmed by it then this is the class for you. Start with the basics, focusing on a new technique and a simple painting each week. Join artist Carl Stoveland and share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. Begin each class with a Nature Walk through the Garden led by the artist. The purpose of the walk is to inspire and give participants an opportunity to capture photos with their phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where theinstructor will start with a quick demo topic then assist people in choosing a subject and getting started on his/her watercolors. This class is for adults only. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet).
$10 for members; $18for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registrationisrequired;size of “inside”classes islimited to 20adults.
Relieve stress and increase metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, andfocused breathing—similar to Tai Chi but less structured.
Registration is required; all classes arenon-refundable; tour size is limited to 15 adults. Join us on these early morning Garden walks to reconnect and recharge with nature. Walk for fitness and for fun, stopping along the way to enjoy the early morning quiet. Experience the beauty of the Garden before the crowds arrive.Mounts Special Projects Manager and gardenlover April Krebs will have a different subject to focus on each week noting the various horticultural changes.
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
This introductory class is excellent for “newbies”to Tai Chi as participants learn about basic principles and moves (called Forms). The primary goal is improving over-all health and well-being.
Note: Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Classes are nonrefundable. Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
For those who have already taken Beginners Tai Chi at Mounts and would like to learn more sophisticated moves (Forms) to further deepen and enjoy Tai Chi Forms that are a bit more challenging. Balance and mindfulness of participants will further improve and both outer and inner perceptions will experience delight.
Note: Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Please bring a towel and water.
$20 members; $25 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 35 adults.
Tropical spinaches include Malabar, Okinawa, Longevity spinach, and more. These easy to grow greens are not only tasty but can also be used as ornamentals. Just two plants can produce enough leaves for a small family and can be harvested almost all year round. Instructor Mel Corichi will share tips on how to plant, grow, and propagate all kinds of tropical spinach plants and other greens. Leafy greens such as Katuk, moringa, sweet potato vine and more will be available for tasting. Pots, soil, cuttings, starts, and seeds will be given to all participants.Plants will be available for purchase after class.
Mounts Botanical Garden& Tropical Orchid Society PresentOrchids are for EveryonePotting Workshops
With Mike Sands
Saturday, 10 am to 11:15am
FREEfor members of West Palm Beach Orchid Society Memberswith proof ofmembership;$10for Mountsmembers; $25for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited 30adults.
Mike Sands, president of the Tropical Orchid Society, will instruct these monthly Orchid Potting Workshops will be held in the Mounts Botanical Garden Pavilion located just inside the main gate next to the new Welcome Center, the first Saturday of every month throughout the summer.Topics will include Care and Culture of Orchids for Beginners (May 6), Mounting and Dividing, (June 3), Pests and Diseases (July 1), and Native orchids of Florida (August 5). Students may bring one plant from home to repot during the workshop. Potting media, plastic pots, and orchidswill be available for purchase.
Palm Beach County residents receive reducedadmission of $5 per person (children 17 and under FREE) on the second Saturday of each month. Visitors must show proof of residency for reduced-fee entry. The $5 admission will go directly to support children’s programming at Mounts Botanical Garden.
Note: Admission for non-residents is$15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for ages 6-17.
May 13
My Secret Garden: A Make–and–Take Terrarium Class
With Michael Spencer
Saturday, 10:00 am to Noon
$60 Members; $75 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults.
If you have ever wanted to make a terrarium before, now is the chance. Participants will be provided with step-by-step instructions throughout the process. Under the direction of Bonsai expert Michael Spencer, this workshop is perfect for everyone, whether you live in a large home or a compact apartment. All participants will be able to leave this workshop with their own container garden and develop a more intimate relationship with nature. Students will be given all the supplies, including the container, necessary to create their own miniature tropical landscape.
$15 Members; $30 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults.
Learn how to create the “tropical forest” look in your home or backyard from Mounts instructor and garden designer Nada Vergili. Participantswill explore some stunning big-leaf plants that are Florida-friendly and will instantly add a touch of the tropics to any space. From classic Monstera and Philodendrons to lesser-known and underutilized plants that can instantly transform ayard into a lush green jungle without breaking the budget. The second part of the class will include a walk through some areas of the garden, so please wear comfortable footwear, and bring a bottle of water and sunscreen.
FREEfor MBGmembers and children under 6; $15for nonmember adults;$15 for seniors65+, college students, and militarywithID; $7for children 6–17. Ticketincludesfull Garden admission.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite poochand enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are manygreat spots to capture family photos for postingonline with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own water and treats for the puppies.
$25 for members; $35 for nonmembers(includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Registration is required; class size is limitedto 30 adults.
Upon arrival participants will receive a ceremonial smudging and blessing, helping to release any burdens from day-to day life. They will then beguided to set their Intention at Flower Mandalabefore relaxing into Yoga Nidra mediation and deep sound healing during which they will be immersed in the healing energies of the Gong, Crystal singing bowls, and other high-frequency instruments. Sound healing and yoga Nidra help participants get more in touch with the internal self and bring about a state of relaxation while becoming clearer and more focused. Under the direction of Marit Tuisk and David Lepp, this practice guides people into a deep, sleep-likestate that can restore both body and mind. And by doing so, they will feel everything slowdown,which instantly reduces the physical effects of stress. Experts say practicing Yoga Nidra for 45 minutes is like getting an extra three hours of sleep. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket.
Note: Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Also, please no alcohol on the day of the ceremony and caffeine three hours before and after the event.
$10 for members; $20 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission). Classes are nonrefundable.
Come celebrate National Public Gardens Week and walk in the Garden with Joel Crippen, theDisplay Gardens Horticulturist at Mounts. An expert on plant care with an extensive knowledge in every aspect of horticulture and design, Crippen teaches portions of the Master Gardener program for the Palm Beach County Extension Service and is a former horticultural columnist for The Palm Beach Post. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see the Garden with one of the Garden’s top plant experts.
Note: Please wear comfortable footwear, bring a bottle of water, sunscreen, and your plant questions.
Butterflies and Bees: Create a Pollinator Friendly Garden
With Nada Vergili
Saturday, 10:00 am to Noon
$25 Members; $35 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission).
Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults; all classes are nonrefundable.
Join Nada Vergili, whose own garden is certified by the North American Butterfly Association, as she teaches about the essential role pollinatorsplay in our food supply and why it’s more important than ever for gardeners to include plants that feed and support them. We’ll look at some Florida-friendly landscaping practices that will turn any backyard into a favorite hangout for butterflies. Create a pollinator friendly ecosystem that will add grace and beauty to your property and will become a Zen retreat for you and your resident butterflies. A tour of our spectacular butterfly garden will be included, giving participants the ability to become acquainted with these plants. Plants will be available for sale at the Mounts Nursery after the class.
Note: As a special bonus, attendees can stay after class and join the Atala Chapter of the North American Butterfly Association to learn about the annual 4th of July Butterfly Count 2023.
May 20
On Your Marks! Get Ready for 2023 Butterfly Counts
Saturday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Mounts Auditorium
Free and open to the public; no registration required.
“On Your Marks! Get Ready for 2023 Butterfly Counts” by Alana Edwards and Teri Jabour. Learn about the butterflies we see in Palm Beach County. The North American Butterfly Association’s (NABA) annual 4th of July Butterfly Count is an important citizen science project to collect data about local butterfly species. The Atala Chapter has been doing butterfly counts in Palm Beach and Martin County since 1995. Chapter members will share their tips on how to identify local butterflies that we see in natural areas and in our yards. Being able to recognize the most common – and uncommon – butterflies will increase your enjoyment of butterfly watching and is an important part of this annual butterfly monitoring project. This program is for everyone—not just counters.
Special Exhibitionat Mounts Through 2023
Patrick Dougherty’s Stickwork
Tuesdays through Sundays, 9 am to 4 pm(last entry at 3 pm)
FREEfor MBGmembersandchildren under 6; $15for nonmember adults;$12 for seniors65+, college students, and militarywith ID; $7for children 6–17. TicketincludesfullGarden admission.
Internationally acclaimed environmental artist Patrick Dougherty recently returned to Mounts toconstruct the final large-scale Stickworkinstallation of his illustrious art career using 30,000 pounds of live willow branches.
Mounts Botanical Garden & Bloomberg Connects
Explore Anytime, Anywhere with New Mobile Garden Guide
Visitors can now explore Mounts BotanicalGarden anytime from anywhere across the globe with the new Mobile Garden Guide. Recently launched in partnership with Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and cultural app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies, the guide is designed to elevate and enrich the visitor experience by making it easy to discover more of what people love before, during, and after theirvisit to the Garden. Multi-media content includes maps and information on Mounts Botanical’s 25 display gardens, art in the garden, and current and upcoming exhibitions, as well as an ever-growing spectrum of new photo, audio, and video content available exclusively via the app. To learn more and download the app, visit www.mounts.org/mobile-garden-guide/ [mounts.org].
About MountsBotanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm BeachCounty’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 20-acre tropical oasis willsee an acclaimed collection of 25 unique gardenareas containing more than 7,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs,palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the MountsBotanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, theTourist Development Council, and the CulturalCouncil for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanicalis located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
Boca Raton Fla. – If you are interested in an exciting day of music on Sunday, April 23rd, 3 P.M. you will come out to see Lorraine Marks-Field and the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra’s Musical Salute to America at O’Shea Hall on the campus of Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 22094 Lyons Rd.Boca Raton.
In addition to Sousa’s stirring marches, El Capitan and The Stars and Stripes forever, conducted by our special guest conductor, taking advantage of the orchestra’s unique offer for conducting, the orchestra will explore the wide panoply of American music. We expect Tony Wilson, known as” The Young James Brown, the Godfather of Soul” to appear and perform two of his hits, “I feel Good, and It’s a Man’s World. Wilson has become a nation wide celebrity performing Brown’s works before excited audiences.
Fans of Elvis will enjoy Vince Zabik, the living Elvis, singing Love Me Tender, and Can’t Help Falling in Love With You.
Also featured are Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the U.S.A.”
and the Armed Forces Salute, as well as the soft and lovely
selection, The Prayer, popularized by Josh Groban and David Foster . So don’t be the one who says, “I should have come, or sorry I missed it–.instead be the one who says…”I was there” and enjoyed all the magical
Tickets for children under 12 are free accompanied by a paid adult. $20 general admission, $40 VIP (first three rows) http://www.flioa.org/ or by calling 561-922-3134
Florida Intergenerational Orchestra of America under the direction of founder Lorraine Marks Field, a 501(c)(3), is a volunteer orchestra for players to share and develop their artistic talents while enjoying making music in a friendly orchestral setting. The repertoire is carefully chosen to accommodate the ensemble’s need for music with a wide range of styles and difficulty.The non-profit orchestra, featuring musicians ranging in age from 11 to 91, was honored by the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affair with the Legacy Award for its intergenerational concept. For moreinformation about the orchestra, contact conductor Lorraine Marks-Field, e-mail strings4all@aol.com; visithttps://www.facebook.com/FLIOA/ or call 561-922-3134.
West Palm Beach, Fla. (Wednesday, April 12, 2023) – The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County will host the first-ever Housing Heroes luncheon, on Wednesday, May 10, at the Hilton West Palm Beach. Presented by PNC Bank, the event will celebrate local individuals, organizations, and municipalities in our community who have demonstrated a commitment to improving housing, as evidenced by their passion, their housing development projects, or their advocacy for the increased workforce and affordable housing in Palm Beach County.
Commissioner Mack Bernard will be honored as the Housing Hero of the Year. Other awards to be announced at the luncheon include the For-Profit Developer Housing Hero, the Not-for-Profit Developer Housing Hero, and The Housing Impact Award.
“We are so thrilled to give special recognition to Commissioner Bernard for his invaluable work and support that helped pass the $200 million Housing bond in November,” said Suzanne Cabrera, president, and CEO of the Housing Leadership Council. “This luncheon is all about paying tribute to him and others helping to solve the housing crisis in Palm Beach County.”
The occasion will feature special guest speaker Florida Senator Alexis Calatayud, who sponsored the Live Local Act that was just signed into Florida law. The bill is a $711 million plan to make housing more affordable for Floridians.
In addition to Diamond Sponsor PNC Bank, sponsors include Platinum Sponsor Bank of America; Broward, Palm Beaches & St. Lucie Realtors; Florida Power & Light Company; Gold Sponsors Business Development Board of Palm Beach County;Delray Beach Housing Authority;Eastwind Development, LLC;Economic Council of Palm Beach County, Inc.; and the Riviera Beach CRA.Sponsor opportunities are available, and tickets are on sale at hlcpbc.org. Contact Leslie Mandell at (561)-307-2883 or lmandell@hlcpbc.org for more information.
About The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County: The Housing Leadership Council of Palm Beach County is a coalition of community leaders working to sustain the economic viability of the County by supporting housing opportunities for all residents through education, advocacy, and facilitating partnerships.
