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MorseLife Health System Announces The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival©

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MorseLife Health System Announces The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival©

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 25, 2022) MorseLife Health System, the premier provider of health care and residential services for seniors in Palm Beach County, today announced the launch of a major new cultural event:

The Donald M. Ephraim

Palm Beach Film Festival©

Presented by MorseLife

January-February 2023

“MorseLife has been a cornerstone of life in Palm Beach County for nearly 40 years, safeguarding and enriching the lives of area seniors,” said MorseLife President and CEO Keith A. Myers. “Through this festival, we reach into the broader community to raise awareness for MorseLife services, uplift minds, and touch hearts.”  

In the early days of the pandemic, Donald Ephraim was involved in a virtual film festival for MorseLife residents, providing entertainment and culture when social activities were curtailed. The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festivalpromises to be a major cultural asset for people in Palm Beach County, offering something to appeal to every community and demographic. 

“Our mission is ‘to bring highly anticipated, critically acclaimed, and thought-provoking films to Palm Beach County… alongside exclusive events with actors, and directors,’” says Festival Founder Donald M. Ephraim. “We look forward to featuring the work of both emerging and established filmmakers from around the world; a high-quality mix of mainstream films with broad appeal, timely documentaries, and short films.”

“In our inaugural Palm Beach Film Festival, we will offer approximately 50+ films at more than 90 individual screenings that will foster dialogue and interaction among our attendees and supporters,” promises Founding Festival Director Ellen Wedner. “Special guests from the films will appear as their schedules permit; and following our in-theater screenings, we will be producing an ‘At Your Home’ virtual festival. In the future, we want to add in-competition categories with industry juries and sponsored financial awards.”

The Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Film Festival seeks to foster collaboration with community partners, diverse populations, and student filmmakers.

A full list of participating theaters and scheduled movies will be announced later this year.

About Donald M. Ephraim:

Donald M. Ephraimis no stranger to the arts and its business relationship. After spending most of his life as a lawyer in Chicago representing some of the city’s biggest and brightest celebrities (including famous film critics Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel). Ephraim retired to North Palm Beach in the late 1990s. For many years Ephraim funded and significantly guided the Donald M. Ephraim Palm Beach Jewish Film Festival. He is currently on the Board of Directors of the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, where he helped in the creation and funding of the forward-leaning Institute for Cultural Advancement and the Donald M. Ephraim Family Gallery. 

About MorseLife Health System:

MorseLife serves more than 3,600 seniors daily on its campus in West Palm Beach and through its community outreach programs. Founded in 1983, MorseLife is a provider of health care and residential services for seniors in Palm Beach County. A charitable, not-for-profit organization, its programs include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, independent and assisted living, memory care assisted living, hospice, home health care, care management, meals-on-wheels, and PACE. Since its beginnings, MorseLife has built a reputation and tradition of caring for seniors with excellence, dignity and compassion.  For more information, visit morselife.org.

Festival Director Ellen Wedner

PBC Rare Fruit Council to Host TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & EDIBLE PLANT SALE at SoFla Fairgrounds, October 22

Carly Cantor
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PBC Rare Fruit Council to Host TROPICAL FRUIT TREE & EDIBLE PLANT SALE at SoFla Fairgrounds, October 22

(West Palm Beach, FL – August 25, 2022) The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and further cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in South Florida and around the world, is hosting its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, October 22. The popular event will be held from 9 am to 2 pm in Buildings 6-10 on the South Florida Fairgrounds in West Palm Beach. Both admission and parking are FREE.

At this year’s Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale, vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees, including Avocado, Banana, Barbados Cherry, Black Sapote, Canistel Citrus, Dragon Fruit, Fig, Guava, Grumichama, Jackfruit, Jaboticaba, Longan, Lychee, Macadamia, Mamey Sapote, Mango, Miracle Fruit, Mulberry, Papaya, Peach, Persimmon, Soursop, Sugar Apple, Star Apple, Tamarind, herbs and spices, plus specially formulated fertilizer, and more.

Fresh honey from the Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association will also be available for purchase, promises group president Kevin Easton.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a wagon to help carry purchased plants. Also available will be educational information on the planting and growing of fruit trees, along with knowledgeable volunteers and vendors to answer any questions.

About The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc.:

Established in 1970, the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council (RFC) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and furthering the cultivation and use of tropical and rare fruit in south Florida and throughout the world. RFC has several hundred members interested in learning about, growing and enjoying tropical fruits, and is currently holding virtual meetings on the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Membership is $30 yearly, and benefits include:

+  Monthly newsletter – filled with informative articles about growing rare fruits and related topics. 

+ Propagation classes – members learn how to graft & air-layer tropical fruit trees.  

+ Plant Sales – members can bring fruit trees and edible plants to sell to the general public. 

+ Organized field trips to regional fruit tree collections and plantings.

+ Periodic field trips to member yards and local orchards.

+ Volunteer opportunities for many interesting & exciting committees and events.

In addition, specially formulated fertilizer is offered at a discount for RFC members.

For more information about the Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International, Inc., please call 855.732.7273 or visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

September fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)

Carly Cantor
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September fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (Delray Beach)

September programming:
Saturday, Sept 10 
Family Fun: Tsukimi 
Time: 12pm – 3pm 
Cost: FREE for members or with paid museum admission.  
Tsukimi literally means “moon-viewing.” Learn about the different elements involved in
Tsukimi Festivals by making your own hanging decoration. 
 
Sundays, Sept 11, 18 or Thursdays, Sept 15, 22 
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners Class) 
Time: 10:15am -12:15pm 
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required. 
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform
traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the
authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea
ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season.  
 
Sundays, Sept 11, 18 
Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate Class) 
Time: 1pm – 4pm 
Cost: $60 (Morikami Members $55). Advance Registration Required. 
Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform
traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the
authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea
ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Intermediate course
requires approval by the instructor before registering.  

Saturday, Sept 17 
Koto (Workshop) 
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm 
Cost: $60. Advance Registration Required. 
Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in
the 7th-8th centuries. Learn the fascinating history of this exquisite instrument and how to
play it in this one-day introductory workshop. Instruments will be provided for
participants to use in the workshop. To further your studies on the koto, sign-up for our
koto class series or summer Guest Artist Workshops.  
Thursday, Sept 22
Sunset Stroll
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $8 (Free for members). Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets will
not be available at the door.
Guests are welcome to take a leisurely stroll through the museum’s six distinct
gardens. Cornell Café will be serving light hors d’oeuvres for purchase and the
Museum Store will be open to browse. Enjoy live taiko, flute, and koto musical
performances by Fushu Daiko at 6pm and 7pm on the museum’s lakefront terrace.
To purchase tickets, visit morikami.org/event/sunset-stroll.
Wednesday, Sept 28
Stroll for Well-Being
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
The museum’s therapeutic garden walking program allows for participants to immerse
themselves in the natural beauty, peace, and serenity of the gardens. A myriad of benefits of
garden walking includes feelings of joy, acceptance, and optimism. Participants will receive
a complimentary journal, guided orientation, facilitator-led meetings, and a one-year
complimentary dual membership upon program completion. For more information, visit
morikami.org/stroll.
 
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray
Beach. For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
 
About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
Since opening in 1977, Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for
Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to
discover its South Florida’s history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six
diverse Japanese gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of
Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture
through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, bonsai
display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. Morikami Museum is fully
accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit at the Cox Science Center & Aquarium

Lauren Eissey
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Dinosaur Explorer Exhibit at the Cox Science Center & Aquarium

Step into prehistoric times and experience creatures that once roamed the Earth at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s (CSCA) Dinosaur Explorer exhibit. Starting September 15, guests can journey through the wildest, wackiest and most fascinating dinosaurs while learning about them through lifelike animatronics. Created in collaboration with world-renowned dinosaur paleontologist, Professor Gregory M. Erickson, Dinosaur Explorer simplifies the science behind how dinosaurs survived and thrived to guests of all ages through hands-on educational content.

Through a series of dinosaur displays, authentic casts, actual fossils and highly interactive activities, visitors will learn the science behind dinosaur adaptations and understand the connections humans share with prehistoric predecessors. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Dinosaur Explorer asks: where do we see similarities in our world today? Whether it be feeding or family dynamics, intelligence or interpersonal relationships, dino-enthusiasts will get to know Jurassic giants on a whole other level!

Empty Bowls in the Gardens

Lauren Eissey
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Empty Bowls in the Gardens

At a time when its services are needed more than ever, the Palm Beach County Food Bank (PBCFB) is introducing its signature Empty Bowls event to a new site in Palm Beach Gardens. On Saturday, September 17, the Food Bank will be hosting its inaugural Empty Bowls in the Gardens during Hunger Action Month and bring the excitement to neighbors in Northern Palm Beach County. The first Empty Bowls in the Gardens is being hosted in partnership with ShopCore Properties at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens (DPBG), where supporters are reminded to “eat simply so others may simply eat.”

The PBCFB distributes food and services through its partner agencies and reaches more than 157,000 individuals in need each month. However, local numbers are rising as food shortages and economic setbacks continue to increase demand.

“There is no better time than now to add this event to our Empty Bowls line-up,” said Jamie Kendall, PBCFB CEO. “Everyone is facing financial pressures and we plan on being a beacon of hope for the community. That said, we encourage anyone who can be a part of our inaugural Gardens event to come out, support and contribute what you can to feed our hungry neighbors in Palm Beach County.”

Attendees can enjoy a simple meal of soup from local restaurants, freshly baked artisan bread from Old School Bakery, bottled water and an empty ceramic bowl to signify the many bowls in Palm Beach County that need filling. Supporters can savor soup of their choosing and mingle with local celebrity servers in the community!

Participating restaurants include Avocado Cantina, Brio Italian Grill, Café Chardonnay, Marriott Palm Beach Gardens, Prezzo, Pero Family Farms & Produce, Yard House, The Breakers Palm Beach, The Cooper and The Fresh Market PGA! Supporters can also revel in raffles prizes, live entertainment, and kid-friendly carousel rides. Empty Bowls in the Gardens sponsors include ShopCore Properties, Jupiter Magazine, Velocity Community Credit Union, Old School Bakery, Café Prosecco, Nona & Bill Kramer and Deborah & Michael Pucillo.

DPBG is also inviting the community to stop by Craft Haus to paint ceramic bowls that will be used during the event. Shoppers can stop by Craft Haus now through September 6 for this free activity, while supplies last.

“It’s a staggering and heart-breaking statistic that one in six children go hungry,” said Alexis Brock, Regional Marketing Manager for ShopCore Properties, owners and managing entity for Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. “September is Hunger Action Month, and our corporate philanthropic initiative centers around fighting hunger. We look forward to joining forces again with the Palm Beach County Food Bank and bringing their popular Empty Bowls event to Downtown Palm Beach Gardens to raise funds and awareness for hunger in Palm Beach County.”

In addition to Empty Bowls in the Gardens, DPBG will activate a powerful visual “The Giving Table” set to collect non-perishable food items on Saturdays until September 24. A striking orange table with six chairs will be strategically placed near Whole Foods at DPBG. The sixth chair will be white, showcasing a stark fact — that every sixth child experiences some form of food insecurity. All nonperishable food items collected will be distributed to PBCFB.

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is a premier retail destination located in the heart of a Floridian lifestyle haven. In addition to an exclusive collection of unique, local retailers, Downtown is home to over 50 shops and restaurants and is accented by an abundance of signature events, family-centric experiences, a pet-friendly atmosphere, and infinite opportunities for connection and inspiration. Downtown offers something for everyone. The merchant mix is enhanced by lush landscaping, waterfront views and expansive outdoor space for entertainment and events. Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is owned and managed by ShopCore Properties.

Downtown Palm Beach Gardens is owned by ShopCore Properties. ShopCore, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a vertically integrated real estate company with internalized leasing, development, property management, legal, accounting, and asset management functions. Currently, ShopCore leases and manages more than 100 shopping centers, comprising nearly 20 million square feet across 18 states. For more information, visit shopcore.com.

The Palm Beach County Food Bank procures food from grocery stores, farmers, food distributors, wholesalers, and other sources to almost 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and residential housing programs. Palm Beach County Food Bank programs reach families, children, and seniors, and connect those in need to available benefits and resources. Partner agencies distribute the products received, including culturally appropriate food and necessities like paper towels and diapers. This process ensures families have access to food when they need it most.

Tickets for Empty Bowls in the Gardens are $30 each for regular admission and $50 each for a VIP ticket. VIP tickets includes a special seating area, gourmet appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages courtesy of Sandy James Fine Food & Productions.

For more information about PBC Food Bank, or Hunger Action Month this September, please visit pbcfoodbank.org.

CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL, VICE PRINCIPAL, AND ACADEMIC DEAN

Laura Zele
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CARDINAL NEWMAN HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCES NEW PRINCIPAL, VICE PRINCIPAL, AND ACADEMIC DEAN

Cardinal Newman High School is pleased to announce Wesley Logsdon J.D. M.S. as Principal, Dr. William Savor as Vice Principal, and Irene Heidelbauer as Academic Dean. The new administrative team will lead under the existing President Brother Thomas Zoppo FSC. 

Logsdon has over fifteen years of educational experience as a classroom teacher and administrator. A Cardinal Newman alumni, Logsdon ’98 brings a wealth of expertise and passion to his new role as Principal. Prior roles at Cardinal Newman include Vice Principal, May 2020 – June 2022, and Dean of Students, June 2018 – June 2022). Logsdon earned a Bachelor of Business Administration at Piedmont University, a Master’s in Education Leadership from Nova Southeastern University, and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law.

“I am very excited and humbled to serve the Newman community,” states Principal Wes Logsdon. “It is a great honor to work alongside Newman’s dedicated faculty and staff, who endeavor to help students by educating the whole person, spirit, mind, and body.”

Dr. William Savor joins Cardinal Newman as Vice Principal from Cardinal Gibbons High School in Ft. Lauderdale. Savor brings several years of experience in Catholic education and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Minor in Education from Lake Forest College, a Master’s Degree in Education from Michigan State University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Liberty University.

Irene Heidelbauer has been a champion of academic growth as a teacher at Cardinal Newman and founded the school’s now robust robotics program. Heidelbauer has over fifteen years of experience as an administrator and teacher in various subjects. She taught for three years at Cardinal Newman and held leadership roles at schools in Chicago, including ten years at Notre Dame High School for girls.

About Cardinal Newman High School:
Founded in 1961, Cardinal Newman is a premier Catholic college preparatory high school in West Palm Beach. It has a rich tradition of attracting gifted scholars, athletes, and artists who will become women and men of character, faith, and intellect. Newman’s coeducational environment allows students to grow and develop in a safe and communal setting. Every classroom promotes collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking, and each student receives the support required to achieve his/her personal best. The vision is to build life’s champions through faith, scholarship, servant leadership, and a strong family atmosphere. Among the 12,000 graduates have been war heroes, police chiefs, physicians, musicians, authors, researchers, politicians, lawyers, professional athletes, teachers, entrepreneurs, priests, and community leaders. Each Newman graduate is empowered with the ability to rise to every challenge and overcome every obstacle.

VERDANT BODIES: A Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition at the Armory Art Center

Denise Mariani
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VERDANT BODIES: A Contemporary Jewelry Exhibition at the Armory Art Center

October 28 – November 18, 2022
Montgomery Hall
Opening Reception: Friday, October 28, 2022, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Closed Sunday.
Galleries are free & open to the public.
For more information go to www.armoryart.org/calendar/ or call (561) 832-1776

BraveHeARTS: Supporting Emerging Artists From Our United States Veterans Exhibition

Denise Mariani
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BraveHeARTS: Supporting Emerging Artists From Our United States Veterans Exhibition

October 28 – November 11, 2022
Greenfield Gallery
Opening: Thursday, October 27, 2022, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Closing Reception: Thursday, November 10, 2022
Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Closed Sunday.
Galleries are free & open to the public.
For more information go to www.armoryart.org/calendar/ or call (561) 832-1776

GRASSY WATERS ANNUAL NATURE PHOTO CONTEST EXHIBITION

Denise Mariani
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GRASSY WATERS ANNUAL NATURE PHOTO CONTEST EXHIBITION

October 6 – October 21, 2022
Greenfield Gallery
Opening Reception: Thursday, October 6, 2022, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Closed Sunday.
Galleries are free & open to the public.
For more information go to www.armoryart.org/calendar/ or call (561) 832-1776.

A Few Back to School Tips

Carly Cantor
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A Few Back to School Tips

By Carly Cantor

It’s the beginning of the school year, and kids are already stressed. Personally, I think back to school is hard because of how drastic of a change it is from summertime relaxation. School is difficult and demanding, it takes up a lot of your time. Nobody enjoys that, let’s be honest. However, I do think it is important to make it a main focus. There’s balance in that, though. You could dedicate some of your time to your studies, and the other to talking to your friends. Time management is one of the largest issues students have, and it’s also one of the most important. 

            When I was younger, I would always look up back to school tips on the internet. I would always hope there would be some sort of guide, and there are many of them. However, none of them really got me what I needed. Usually they were along the lines of what to wear, or tricks to eat in class. There was a lack of study videos or anything actually educational. I realize now that this was an issue, and I was always so focused on aesthetics rather than trying to better myself. 

            I strive to be what younger me lacked, or rather be the guide that I needed. I was never studious, I never enjoyed reading or anything that could possibly increase my knowledge. But, I child, so it does make sense. In this article, I will take on this role. The following list will be the tips I could have used, the tips that I think are critical and that everybody needs. 

  1. Time Management. I cannot stress enough how important time management is. Cramming for that exam will not help you in the long run, you’ll forget everything. Instead of that FaceTime call, put some time into your next homework assignment you know you’re procrastinating. You don’t have to cut your free-time out of the picture, just substitute the unnecessary amounts of time. 
  2. Take Notes and Study Them. We all forget things our teachers say in class, then next thing you know it ends up as a question on a test. Taking notes is essential to learning. Notes record everything you’ll need to know in an easily accessible way, and sometimes teachers even let you use them on assignments or quizzes. Studying is not only paramount, but it can also be somewhat fun if you have a study group. I can guarantee you that writing things down makes it so much easier to remember. 
  3. Always Check Your Assignments. Even if you know you’ve accomplished everything you needed to do, double check. You never want to miss anything. It’s never a good look to have make-up/late work when you aren’t absent from the class.
  4. Be Nice To Your Teachers, Make Them Like You. If your teachers like you, they may let certain things slide. It’s also just much easier to make conversation in class with them when they like you. Simply pay attention, don’t annoy them, do your work, and be kind.
  5. Do Things In Advance. I don’t recommend always following this rule, usually your teacher will specify whether or not you should wait to complete your assignment. If they give you the okay, complete things early. It makes life a lot less stressful and gives you more liberty to do what you want. 
  6. Have A Routine. This could apply for many different things. You could have a certain playlist you study with at a certain time of day, or something more complex. In any case, routines help keep you on task and doing what you need to do. Put together an organized routine and you’re set.

            School will always be stressful, no doubt about that, but hopefully this advice will help you this year. If you truly stick with it, you’ll be completely fine. 

Sincerely, your local teen talk writer, Carly Cantor

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