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Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival April 22 & 23 returns to Jupiter-updated cooking information

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April 17, 2023

Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival April 22 & 23 returns to Jupiter-updated cooking information

Thursday, March 16, 2023 – (Jupiter, Fla.) – The 5^thAnnual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival sponsored by Good Greek Moving & Storage returns to Abacoa on Saturday from 10 am – 10 pm and Sunday from 10 am-8 pm. This premier Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival will celebrate the culture and traditions of Louisiana through food, music, and dance! Virginia Sinicki from The KVJ Show will serve as the Master of Ceremonies throughout the weekend and will bring her personal flair as a local who grew up in New Orleans.

The streets of Abacoa will be filled with Mardi Gras-themed decorations, and banners, with lots of purple, green, and gold. You will be transported to Bourbon Street when you arrive as the aroma of the Cajun food will be in the air. Come get a taste of “N’awlins” with authentic Cajun food featuring a crawfish boil, jambalaya, gumbo, po’boys, Crawfish Monica, muffulettas, red beans and rice, and the famous beignets, and more. There will be a crawfish eating contest again this year on Saturday, at 1 pm.

Experience free cooking demonstrations featuring local chefs as they create their personal Cajun food and specialty drinks sponsored by Sailfish Sands. Virginia from The KVJ Show on 979WRMF and Franny from Real Radio 92.1fm will be cooking up a Cajun and Bloody Mary challenges at 11:30 am on both days, Jay Cashmere from WPTV will be cooking at 1:30 pm on Saturday, WPBF’s Tiffany Kenney will be cooking at 3:30 pm, and Anthony Acampa from “Fat’s Where the Flavors At” will cook at 5:30 pm. On Sunday, chef and restauranteur Stephen Asprinio of Aqua Grille and Josco Gardens will be cooking at 1:00 pm, and Executive Chef Ronald Williams of Sailfish Sands will cook at 3 pm. Enjoy the Bourbon Street atmosphere with all the classic cocktails such as Hurricanes, Grenades, and champagne hurricanes. Atoll Vodka will be giving away samples throughout the festival.

Headlining the two-day festival on the Louisiana Travel Stage is 2022 winner- Jazz Fest a New Orleans Story Grammy Winner for Best Music Film 2022, and 2018 two-time Grammy nominee, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers. Dwayne Dopsie grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and he will be performing on Saturday at 8 pm. Dwayne taught himself how to play the accordion by watching videos of his father and Clifton Chenier. The knowledge of Dwayne’s musical ability along with his Zydeco Hellraisers band members have over 100 years of combined experience playing Zydeco music and it shows in every performance. The energy, and true talent that Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers emit from the stage makes it obvious that there is no competition for this band.

Adding to the lineup: Performing Saturday: MRKIII at 2 pm, Snack Pack (from KVJ Show) at 4 pm, and The Rockin’ Jake Band at 6 pm. Performing Sunday: new this year, Black Water Sound- a local Southern Rock Band at noon, folk rock band, Hot Sauce Moon at 1 pm, the return of The Porch Dogs at 3:30 pm, and local favorite, Making Faces with a Mardi Gras themed show to end the fun weekend.

Two amazing charities will be on site all weekend at The Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival. First, we have Maddie’s Fight Foundation. They are incredible at helping families dealing with childhood cancer. Second, we have our beloved Little Smiles, which helps children going through personal or medical crises. Visit their booths to learn more about these children’s charities. They will be on-site creating awareness of their cause and raising money.

“This festival is the best of what New Orleans is famous for. Amazing food, incredible live music, and the most delicious party libations on earth. I love helping Jerry Somma host this party every year! (Nobody knows how to host a party like a crazy girl from New Orleans!) Jerry and I both love that we can give back to amazing charities like Little Smiles and Maddie‘s fight foundation. There’s no party like a party with a purpose!” said Virginia Sinicki, Master of Ceremonies.

Experience Louisiana in style, reserve a stage pod with four seats and a table, or a private VIP Chalets with eight seats and a table under a tent, including waiter/waitress service. These are available for purchase on Eventbrite. Children ages twelve and younger get in for free. General lawn seating will also be available for those who would like to bring their own chair/blanket to enjoy the all-day entertainment.

About Little Smiles:

This fun-filled, cultural event benefits Little Smiles. Little Smiles is a volunteer-driven, non-profit 501(c)3 children’s charity. Their mission is to help heal hearts and create little smiles by providing gifts and fun activities to children impacted by serious illness, homelessness, or tragedy. With the guidance of local professionals such as doctors, nurses, child life specialists, and social workers, they strive to help kids escape their unfortunate circumstances, even if only for a brief period of time. For more information visit: www.littlesmilesfl.org.

About Maddie’s Fight Foundation:

Founded in 2017, Maddie’s Fight Foundation is a fully licensed 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial assistance to families of children with cancer and to supporting research for Osteosarcoma treatment. Visit www.maddiesfight.org.

Calendar Listing:

The 5th Annual Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival (benefiting Little Smiles, and Maddie’s Fight Foundation) is Saturday, April 22 from 10 am – 10 pm, and Sunday, April 23 from 10 am – 8 pm at Abacoa Amphitheater in Jupiter. The event is $5, and children 12 and under are free. VIP stage pod seating and Creole Cottages are available. The event will be filled with authentic Cajun food featuring a crawfish boil, jambalaya, gumbo, shrimp po’boys, and live New Orleans and Cajun zydeco music. For more information visit cajuncrawfishmusicfestival.com.

HANLEY FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC PUTTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

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<strong>HANLEY FOUNDATION’S ANNUAL GOLF CLASSIC PUTTS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS</strong>

Annual Benefit will Raise Money and Awareness for Hanley’s Lifesaver Scholarship Program

West Palm Beach, FL (April 13, 2023) Hanley Foundation’s 24^th Annual Golf Classic will tee off on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Bear Lakes Country Club, 1901 Village Boulevard, in West Palm Beach. More than 100 Hanley Foundation supporters are expected to come together for this year’s tournament to raise money and awareness for the Lifesaver Scholarship Program, which provides financial scholarships for individuals struggling with substance use disorders.

Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. The tournament is a shamble format with 18 holes of competitive play. Refreshments and activities will be offered on the course, and a luncheon, silent auction and awards presentation will follow tournament play.

Event co-chairpersons are Ira Fenton and Sherrye Sammons-Fenton, and Rob Thomson.

“With community support of our Lifesaver Scholarship Program, hope will be restored, families will be reunited, and lives will be saved,” Rachel Pappert Docekal, MBA, Ed.D., Hanley Foundation’s CEO said.

In 2022, Hanley Foundation provided more than 400 individuals in need with scholarships for quality treatment and care.

“We hope the community will come out for a day of golf in support of Hanley Foundation and our mission to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support,” said Turner Benoit, Hanley Foundation’s Chief Philanthropy Officer. “We all know someone that has struggled with addiction – whether it be a spouse, parent, friend, or colleague. There are so many people that need assistance obtaining quality treatment. That is why the event proceeds will go towards our Lifesaver Scholarship Program.”

There will be prizes for “Lowest Gross” score and “Lowest Net” score, along with other raffles and contests on the course.

“I know firsthand how important treatment scholarships are for those struggling with addiction,” said Amy, a Lifesaver Scholarship Program recipient. “I have been sober for three years now. I can honestly say my life was saved because of Hanley Foundation and their Lifesaver Scholarship Program!”

Sponsors include Addison House, Berkshire Charitable Foundation, Family First Adolescent Services, Gary Harris, Guardian Recovery Network, Hanley Family Foundation, Motorcars of Palm Beach, Origins Behavioral HealthCare, LLC, Palm Beach Kennel Club, Suzanne Holmes, and Waterfront Properties. The exclusive magazine sponsor is Jupiter Magazine.

Visit https://hanleyfoundation.org/events/, call 561-268-2355 or email events@hanleyfoundation.org for more information on tickets or sponsorship. Tickets are $1,000 per player, $4,000 per foursome and $750 for juniors (age 40 and under).

About Hanley Foundation

Hanley Foundation envisions a world free of addiction, leading the way as the largest provider of grant-funded prevention education programs in the State of Florida. Hanley Foundation’s mission is to eliminate addiction through prevention, advocacy, treatment, and recovery support. In addition to offering recovery scholarships to those in need and facilitating trainings to identify the signs of substance misuse, the Foundation works to reduce stigma and inform policy through its advocacy efforts. Hanley Foundation educates, changes minds, and saves lives with its evidence-based programs proven through research to prevent and delay the use of alcohol and other drugs. For more information about Hanley Foundation, please visit hanleyfoundation.org or call 561-268-2355. Follow on Instagram and LinkedIn @HanleyFDN, and on Facebook and Twitter @HanleyFoundation.

Regular: A Young Man with Autism and His Journey to be “Ordinary” which took him to “Extraordinary”

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Regular: A Young Man with Autism and His Journey to be “Ordinary” which took him to “Extraordinary”

26-year-old Zachary Pike shares his personal story about having Asperger’s Syndrome and the challenges and triumphs he achieved on the road to normalcy

BOYNTON BEACH, FL – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, 1 in 100 adults and 1 in 36 children in the United States are identified with having autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Yet, despite its prevalence, the majority of books written about the neurological disorder that impacts communication and social interaction are by non-autistic authors. Zachary S. Pike, a 26-year-old Boynton Beach native diagnosed with ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome, decided to change that.

Released in February 2023 by AuthorHouse, Regular: A Young Man with Autism and His Journey to Be “Ordinary” Which Took Him to “Extraordinary” the book documents Pike’s triumph in achieving personal empowerment and a sense of normalcy despite living with a neurodevelopment disorder since childhood.

As the book opens, Pike, then a high school senior, prepares for his graduation commencement ceremony at Palm Beach Central High School.

“I finally achieved one thing that every parent should be proud of, and that is seeing their child graduate from high school,” Pike reflects. It’s not until after graduating that he unexpectedly learns his special diploma option 1 – an option for high school students with developmental disabilities – has diminished his college course choices considerably and his only opportunity is to earn a high school equivalency diploma.

Spanning the four years following his graduation, Regular recounts Pike’s unremitting pursuit for personal and professional normality. In his book, Pike shines a light on the mental and psychological challenges he experiences as a young adult with autism, like juggling a career in the food service industry while taking GED^® classes at night. “Getting a job was one of the main achievements I have ever gotten,” he noted. “It made me feel regular.”

One of the narrative’s most enduring qualities is the young writer’s frank refusal to become mired in defeatism. Pike excitedly shares small yet empowering milestones he achieved through determination, grit, and a strong support team of family and friends. These include advancing from a hardworking busboy to gregarious host, earning his driver’s license, and publicly petitioning the School District of Palm Beach County for a reissued high school diploma.

And while readers will be delighted to know the author ultimately receives his official diploma, the takeaway is even more important. Pike’s autobiography provides a fascinating glimpse into the autistic mind that will fascinate both neurodivergent and neurotypical people alike.

Regular: A Young Man with Autism and His Journey to be Ordinary Which Took Him to Extraordinary can be purchased online at Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.

Zachary will also make an author appearance at the Els for Autism Foundation’s  Awe in Autism event on April 23 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at The Gardens GreenMarket in Palm Beach Gardens. Zach will have a table there to greet people and sign his book, Regular.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Zachary S. Pike divides his professional life between the kitchen at Lake Worth’s Hidden Oaks Elementary School and Texas Roadhouse in Boynton Beach where he serves as a part-time host trainer. The 26-year-old is currently studying cinematography at Palm Beach State College in Lake Worth, Florida and hopes to become a news cameraman after graduation. As a die-hard fan of Marvel and DC Comics, he enjoys attending comic conventions where he commiserates with popular superheroes.

TIPS & TRICKS TO HELP MOTHER EARTH

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Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group Invites the Public to Special Earth Day Presentation

TIPS & TRICKS TO HELP MOTHER EARTH

Saturday, April 22 at Mandel Public Library in WPB

Eco-Experts will Offer ‘Think Global But Act Local’ Solutions to Address Climate Crisis

(Palm Beach County, FL – April 12, 2023) The Loxahatchee Group of the Sierra Club Florida Chapter is inviting the public to a special Earth Day presentation TIPS & TRICKS TO HELP MOTHER EARTH on Saturday, April 22, 1 to 2 pm. The FREE event will be held in the Mandel Library Auditorium, 411 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach (33401).

The forward-thinking topics to be covered include:

The industrial and commercial use of Hemp as a sustainable and environmentally desirable alternative to petroleum-based products.
Initiatives to curtail single use plastics in the marketplace.
The integration, concerns, and tricks of integrating Solar Energy into the Power Grid.

Moderator & Speaker:

Samuel Cintrón has served nonprofit organizations as accountant, consultant, treasurer, and controller; was a community college adjunct professor; an executive consultant through API (Accountants for Public Interest); a local environmental journalist; and an award-winning activist with the Sierra Club.

The other Earth Day speakers will be:

+ Drew Martin, Conservation Chair of the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group who was elected countywide as a Supervisor of the Palm Beach County Soil and Water Conservation District (2008-2016) and has served on the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Advisory Board, Lake Worth Tree Board, and the Lake Worth Climate Change Task Force. In addition, he has served on the Palm Beach County Land Advisory Board and was Co-Chair of the Everglades Coalition, consisting of 60 environmental groups nationwide dedicated to restoring and preserving the Everglades.

+ Mike Fitzpatrick, an environmental activist since the 1970s, has served in various leadership capacities within the Sierra Club including on the Forests and Public Lands Committee. Among his many awards, he received the Florida Chapter Panther Award for conservation efforts in saving what is now the 97-acre Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area. In 2013 he was elected Boynton Beach City Commissioner, District 3. In 2020 he successfully organized activists to prevent the City of Boynton Beach from selling 14 acres of “surplus land” which contains threatened gopher tortoises, and an important forested area. In addition, he has served as president of a nonprofit Sustainable Cities Initiative PAC.

About the Sierra Club Florida Chapter Loxahatchee Group:

One of 17 local Sierra Club groups in Florida, it serves members in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Okeechobee counties in Southeast Florida. Our group offers members and prospective members opportunities to explore, enjoy, and protect the environment by volunteering, going on outings and becoming environmental activists.

Sierra Club mission statement is “to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth’s ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment, and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives.”

The primary duty of the Sierra Club is to maintain the stability of the environment by combating all elements of destruction. This organization has been championing such issues through its advocates, community of volunteers, and other supporters. Sierra Club understands the essentiality of nature to the survival of humanity. It, therefore, commits all its resources to rally like-minded individuals to join its course and create a world where people can flourish and achieve their potential.

For more information, please visit: https://www.sierraclub.org/florida/loxahatchee

WAYS TO SAVE AT SUNFEST

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<strong>WAYS TO SAVE AT SUNFEST</strong>

Locals, Military, First Responders, Seniors and Kids have Discounted Ticket Options

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – What are you waiting for? SunFest, Florida’s favorite waterfront music festival, is celebrating its community with ways to save. This year the festival offers generous ticket promotions to accommodate every corner of the community. Tickets are on sale now, and prices will gradually increase as the countdown begins for SunFest 2023 on May 5-7. Organizers say the time is now for fans to get their band back together for this year’s celebration of music and friendship.

“A little bit of planning and some early action will give festival goers more to celebrate at SunFest 2023,” said Paul Jamieson, SunFest Executive Director. “Thanks to SunFest partners like The Palm Beaches and Bank of America, locals and visitors alike are getting lots of love in advance of this year’s SunFestivities.”

WAYS TO SAVE!

Love Our Locals presented by The Palm Beaches – special pricing ends April 26.

Soak up the sunshine, savings and love for The Palm Beaches with SunFest’s ‘Love our Locals’ ticket sale – because it’s not the same without you there! At The Palm Beaches, we Love Our Locals and welcome you to SunFest 2023 with exclusive offers. Fans can save $15 on a one-day pass, and the three-day pass will offer savings of $35 – Pricing is offered through April 26, 2023, at www.sunfest.com/ticket-promotions.

Military Discount presented by Bank of America – special pricing ends April 29

SunFest is honoring military members, first responders, and law enforcement with discounted admission as part of the Military Discount. Qualified personnel can purchase a one-day pass for $70 and a three-day pass for $130, saving up to 30% off. This promotion runs through April 29, 2023, and is available by verifying military service through GovX. Valid for Military members, first responders, and law enforcement. This promotion is sponsored by Bank of America and guests may purchase tickets online at www.sunfest.com/ticket-promotions.

Kids 5 and under are FREE with an adult.

Youth Pricing for ages 6-12. Is $50 for one-day and $95 for a three-day pass.

Senior Discount

Seniors 65 and older can purchase one-day passes for $60, which will only be sold onsite at the gate.

2023 TICKET INFORMATION

This year, tickets for SunFest are going to be day specific. The best savings option is to purchase a three-day pass. When fans purchase a one-day pass, they must select the day they plan to attend. Since tickets are day-specific, whichever day is selected is the only day for which the tickets will be good. Ticket prices are set to increase closer to the event, so purchase tickets sooner rather than later! Advance discount prices all end on April 29. At this time, the price will go to the gate price of $100 for a one-day pass and $190 for a three-day pass.

SunFest is produced by SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc., a private 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. SunFest of Palm Beach County, Inc. consists of a 19-member board of directors; 25 committees; nearly 2,400 volunteers; a full-time, year-round staff of 5; and approximately 75 corporate sponsors. SunFest is funded in part by the Palm Beach County Tourist Development Council through the Palm Beach County Cultural Council. SunFest is also sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

To purchase tickets or for more information on ticket pricing, visit https://www.sunfest.com/tickets. To join our email list and stay updated on all things SunFest, visit https://www.sunfest.com/join-our-email-list. For questions or comments, email info@sunfest.com.

CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH’S ALL-STAR PAL BASKETBALL TEAM HEADS

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<strong>CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH’S ALL-STAR PAL BASKETBALL TEAM HEADS</strong>

TO NEW YORK APRIL 14-17

Boynton Beach Police Department, Christ Fellowship Church, and sponsors give young men a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play at the Necelina McDonald Memorial Foundation basketball tournament in Brooklyn, NY

Boynton Beach, Fla. – (April 10, 2023) The City of Boynton Beach is excited to announce that the 19-and-under All-Star Police Athletic League (PAL) Basketball Team will compete at the Necelina McDonald Memorial Foundation (NMMF) basketball tournament on April 14 – 17. The Boynton Beach team, one of thirty-eight and the only team from Florida will compete at St. Edmund Preparatory High School in Brooklyn, N.Y.

“Thanks to the generous contributions of the league’s main sponsor, Christ Fellowship Church of Boynton Beach, these talented teens will have the opportunity of a lifetime to play ball in New York at an all-expenses paid tournament representing the City of Boynton Beach,” said Bill Tome, Boynton Beach PAL Basketball Program Manager. “The memories made will last a lifetime and will serve to keep these teens on the right track.”

Christ Fellowship Church in Boynton Beach will host a send-off dinner and prayer with the City Mayor Ty Penserga and Police Chief Joe Degiulio at the Boynton Beach Police Department on Wednesday, April 12. The team leaves at 5 a.m. sharp on Friday, April 14, from the Boynton Beach Police Department.

Over forty local teens aged 17 – 19 tried out for the all-star team for the opportunity to travel to New York to compete in the tournament. Twelve talented players, half residing in Boynton Beach and the other half from within Palm Beach County, were selected to play in the tournament known to have multiple college scouts in attendance.

The team’s first game begins on Friday, April 14, at 9:00 p.m. The team will then play two games on Saturday, hoping to make it to the Championship game on Sunday. The teens will end the trip with a Sunday night celebratory dinner in Times Square and head home Monday, April 17.

Team members include Tareeq Anderson, Par ‘Qaveon Andrews, Carlson-Beaumont, Jordan Brown, Hugues Camille, Juwan Dawes, Zayin Humber, Decarious Jenkins Jr., Jaiden Miller, Jean Saint Fort, Jacob Schecter, and Tony Wade.

The All-Star team is sponsored by the City of Boynton Beach, Boynton Beach Police Department, Christ Fellowship Church of Boynton Beach, the Bill Tome Foundation, and the CETA Foundation. For more sponsorship opportunities, contact Program Director Bill Tome at 561-702-4887.

ABOUT POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE: Founded in 1994 by longtime Boynton Beach Police Officer Bill Tome, PAL advocates to help inner city, at-risk youth in school and with after-school programs. Due to a lack of funding, the program ended in 2011. At the recent request of Boynton Beach City Manager Dan Dugger, Mr. Tome came out of retirement to reinstate the program. The PAL program provides the opportunity for teens to view Police Officers as mentors or coaching figures; someone they can trust and ask for life advice. They strive to provide structure, and discipline, and serve as an opportunity to change the course of teens’ lives for the better.

First-Ever Outdoor Dance Festival Coming to West Palm Beach this April

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First-Ever Outdoor Dance Festival Coming to West Palm Beach this April

April 7, 2023 (West Palm Beach, Fla.) – This spring, Natural Movers Foundation in partnership with The Square will bring Dance. All. Day. Fest—South Florida’s first-ever free outdoor dance festival—to Downtown West Palm Beach on Saturday, April 29, from noon to 5 p.m.

Located at The Square (700 South Rosemary Ave.), the family-friendly festival encourages movement and creativity for all ages at no cost through interactive community dance classes led by local teaching artists plus performances by some of South Florida’s most talented artists and dance companies all afternoon long.

Guests can also enjoy live entertainment by DJ ReRe, children’s dance workshops at Rohi’s Readery, delicious local fare from restaurants at The Square, and much more. A marketplace on Rosemary Avenue will offer guests the opportunity to play games like giant Jenga and participate in educational arts activities hosted by local cultural organizations.

“We can’t wait to host this fun-filled day our community won’t soon forget,” said Ericka Squire, Natural Movers founder & CEO. “We believe dance is for everyone and that everybody can move. Whether you’re an experienced dancer or you’ve never tried, Dance. All. Day. Fest offers something for everyone. This is a great way to get moving and support the local arts right here in West Palm Beach.

Classes include:

12 p.m.

Children’s (Watoto) Workshop: Ballet & Jazz taught by Ella Goens
Cardio-Fitness Masterclass taught by Natalie Addison

1 p.m.

Jazz Masterclass taught by Sonja Kelly
Children’s (Watoto) Workshop: Opera Fun for Everyone! taught by Palm Beach Opera

2 p.m.

Contemporary Masterclass taught by Crystal DelGiudice-Williams

3 p.m.

Children’s (Watoto) Workshop: Family Dance taught by Kori Epps
Official Dance Fest Routine (Hip Hop) taught by Larry Albright

4 p.m.

Children’s (Watoto) Workshop: Musical Theatre taught by Maltz Jupiter Theatre
African Dance Masterclass taught by Ericka Squire

4:30 p.m.

Impromptu Social Dance led by DJ ReRe

4:45 p.m.

Children’s (Watoto) Workshop: Sensory Play + Music taught by Zen Hippo

Performances include:

Kick-off performance by Faith’s Place Drum Line (11:45 a.m.)
DJ ReRe (noon to 5 p.m.)
Soul Movement Ensemble (Jazz) (12:30 p.m.)
AGWA Dance Company (Contemporary) (12:35 p.m.)
Loud Live Productions (Hip Hop) (1:30 p.m.)
Reese McWilliams + Friends (Contemporary Jazz) (1:35 p.m.)
Demetrius Klein Dance Company (Modern) (2:30 p.m.)
Palm Beach Atlantic University dancers (Modern) (2:35 p.m.)
Libby Faber + Friends (Contemporary Ballet) (4:30 p.m.)
Elizabeth Karpov (Traditional Scottish) (4:40 p.m.)

Class space is limited. Registration is strongly encouraged for those who want to participate. For a complete schedule of festival events and to save your space in class, visit thesquarewestpalm.com. Performances are free and open to the public for viewing; no reservation required.

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About Natural Movers Foundation
Natural Movers Foundation is dedicated to enhancing arts & culture in Palm Beach County by providing master class experiences to dance professionals, students and enthusiasts; teaching, creative, and networking opportunities to local choreographers and teaching artists; arts education to children and youths; and transformative dance performances for the community to enjoy. For more information about upcoming programs and performances, visit naturalmovers.org.

About The Square

The Square is a dynamic shopping, dining and entertainment destination located in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach. Since its creation in 2000, The Square has transformed into a well-connected neighborhood that is committed to working with the best local artists, chefs, creatives, entrepreneurs and fitness enthusiasts – culminating in an exceptional district to live, work and visit in South Florida. For more information about The Square, please visit thesquarewestpalm.com.

Project Lighthouse: A Performing Arts Center and More for Wellington

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By Krista Martinelli

At the beginning of 2023, a grass roots group was starting to pick up steam. Their Facebook page is “Project Lighthouse-Community Vision”, and their vision is to build a 6-story performing arts center with a rooftop restaurant in Wellington. This facility and possibly other buildings, if all goes as planned, will be constructed on the 10-acre plot of land behind the Hampton Inn and near the Mall at Wellington Green. Currently the land is owned by the Village of Wellington.

“It’s a grass roots group, so we are all volunteers. One of the big differences between this effort and previous attempts at a similar project is that this time there are no funds being raised, no staff members are paid and it’s truly a grass roots effort to advise the Village of Wellington with what the community would like to see,” says Project Lighthouse co-chair Steve Traynor.

The name “Project Lighthouse” came from Village Council member John McGovern, who coined the phrase in saying that Wellington has always been a beacon for the Western Communities.

The Mission Statement? “Project Lighthouse will provide the citizens of Wellington a multi-use facility that includes innovative new services such as: a performing arts and convention center, business space, retail space, as well as residences. This in turn drives consistent revenue growth for our local businesses and is a compelling investment opportunity for developers. This facility will ensure that the Village of Wellington continues to serve as a Lighthouse for the Western Communities.”

A few members of the Project Lighthouse grassroots group

The grassroots group has been building up momentum and generally meets on Saturdays at 12:30pm at Village Music & Café in Wellington to discuss plans. Lately, they have been letting the community know about the “vision” by sharing short (1-2 minute) videos on social media from different perspectives on how the performing arts center would benefit Wellington. These videos have featured Emily Shecter, 22-year-old Wellington resident and FAU theater major; Donna Willey, owner of Village Music in Wellington; Bob Reyes, owner of Cugini winery and co-chair of Project Lighthouse and others.

The group has been coordinating with a local architectural firm and a seasoned developer from South Florida. They have also been speaking with a Performing Arts Facility management team.

While the Kravis Center operates with an approximate 6 million dollar deficit every year, the Project Lighthouse plan would be self-sustaining with no deficit. And as an important side note, 3.6 million of those dollars raised for the Kravis Center every year come from Wellington. In other words, there’s a huge interest and need for such a facility within Wellington.

To follow the progress of this group, join the Facebook page. Stay tuned for more information as the architectural renderings should be ready to share in 2 to 4 weeks.

The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Wellington Regional Medical Center

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<strong>The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine at Wellington Regional Medical Center</strong>

Recognized for Clinical Excellence in Patient Satisfaction and Wound Healing Rates

Wellington, Fl (April 12, 2023) – Wellington Regional Medical Center physicians, leaders and clinicians gathered yesterday to recognize The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, a recipient of the Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92%.

“I am thrilled to announce that we have once again been recognized as a Wound Care Center of Excellence for the 8th consecutive year,” said Pam Tahan, chief executive officer at Wellington Regional Medical Center. “This prestigious designation reflects our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to patients with complex wounds. I am immensely proud of our dedicated team of healthcare professionals whose expertise, compassion, and tireless efforts have earned us this distinction. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence, and we will continue to strive for the highest standards of wound care for our patients.”

The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine is a member of the Healogics network of over 600 Wound Care Centers® and offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time.

Advanced wound care modalities provided by our wound care experts include negative pressure wound therapy, total contact casting, bio-engineered tissues, biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. The Center also offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy, which works by surrounding the patient with 100% oxygen to help progress the healing of the wound.

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About Wellington Regional Medical Center

Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission. Celebrating more than 30 years of treating residents in Wellington and the surrounding community, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including comprehensive stroke care, comprehensive lung program, minimally invasive services, cardiac services, a birthing center and level III NICU, comprehensive women’s center, hepatobiliary surgical procedures, intraoperative radiation therapy, interventional procedures and a wellness and weight loss center. To learn more about the hospital, please visit www.wellingtonregional.com.

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2023 Gay Polo in Wellington

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April 11, 2023

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Story and Photos by Alan Fabricant of Alfabphoto.com

The annual Gay Polo League event was held this year from April 6^th – 9^th .

Dinners, luncheons, cocktail parties and polo events all leading up to the finals of the polo matches was held on Saturday on the Isla Caroll West field at the NPC.

Festivities included a “best tent” competition, plenty of food and giveaways, plus two polo games and renewing and making new friends.

In the first game which was determined by games played on Friday was the Founders Cup.

Cherry Knoll Farm, comprised of Lala Lapcacette, Tony Natale, Tyler Thompson and Donald Bramer was beaten 10-3 by Woodford Reserve’s team made up of Agustin Arellano, Gus Larrosa, Joaquin De La Piedra and Adrian Pia.

Woodford jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back.

The finals of the Senator Cup between McKenny Media and Greenberg Traurig was a very evenly matched game that went into a shootout after the score was tied 5-5 at the end of regulation time.

During the shootout Greenberg Traurig scored thee goals to McKenny’s one.

With the final score of 8-6 Greenberg Traurig’s team made up of Juan Diego, Ryan Cronin-Prather, Jesse Lee Eller and Peter Secor took home the first place awards.

Constant Jacquot, Aurelian Crochon, David Bouclier and Eva Marquand represented McKenny Media.