West Palm Beach, Fl— 10/04/2022 — From October 3rd to 7th 2022, Hi-tech Plumbing & Air will be celebrating Customer Service Week, recognizing the enormous contribution that our frontline customer care teams play in serving our community. Since the start of the pandemic, frontline essential providers have poured their time, sweat & tears into serving customers with plumbing, air conditioning or electrical problems. In recognition of these outstanding individuals, each team member will be recognized individually throughout the entire week as a spotlight for their contribution and will include inspiring stories recognizing their efforts to embrace the giving spirit of serving others.
Hi-Tech Plumbing & Air is known for its finest practices in providing Air conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical services to homeowners and businesses throughout Palm Beach County. Visit www.hi-techplumbingandair.com to learn more.
Neolith Iconic Design is the revolutionary change the sintered stone industry has been pursuing for years. Iconic Design is a whole new generation of surfaces that stand out due to its integrated design for enhanced beauty, durability, and versatility, over the entire volume.
Born of Neolith’s tireless pursuit of style, beauty, and sustainability, Iconic Design represents the pinnacle of technology, design and affordability.
Neolith Iconic Design is the culmination of two years of work by Neolith’s Research, Development, and Innovation Department involving an investment of more than three million dollars
Castellón; September 26, 2022.- Neolith has just launched a revolutionary generation of surfaces known as Neolith Iconic Design, that is produced using the sintered stone industry’s most advanced 3Dprinting technology. Adhering to the company’sstringent product philosophy and brand principles focused on design, innovation and sustainability — Neolith Iconic Design takes the company’s product line to a whole new level. This revolutionary breakthrough product sets all new standards in the sintered stone industry as it combines the latest in decorating, technology, and art throughout the product’s manufacturing process.
The long-awaited launch, which was presented to Neolith’s top customers and business partners from more than 80 different countries at an invitation-only event at Neolith’s world headquarters in Castellón, Spain. Thanks to the revolutionary 3D printing technology, the product features integrated design throughout its entire volume. The new technology enables Neolith to manufacture unique and natural reproductions with an infinite number of decorating resources such as geometric projections, transparencies, and semi-transparencies and with a wide range of unique, never before seen surface textures.
Patented Technology
Neolith’s proprietary advanced 3D printing technology enables the company to create unique surfaces with impressive designs, and near-zero production limitations. This in-house, patented technology is the result of more than two years of diligent work in Neolith’s Research, Design and Innovation Department in response to the needs of sector professionals and consumer insights, now giving the brand the opportunity to offer architects and designers exclusive design tools to turn their creations into reality with no limits on their imaginations.
Neolith Iconic Design reflects a major commitment to 100% real 3D decorating, which enables the use of brighter colors and greater depth. It also opens doors to new textures offering possibilities never imagined in this industry. The new development is of great value particularly for kitchen and bathroom countertops.
This ambitious project, which was supported with an investment of more than three million dollars, is backed by the CDTI (Spanish Center for Industrial Technological Development) and is part of Neolith’s industrial expansion plan. The project has allowed it to create a patent family and to enter several collaboration agreements with various first-rate international technology partners, all in line with the company’s strategic plans to always be equipped with the most modern technological advances and successfully implement them.
3D Sustainable with 0% Silica in the Formula
A world-leader in design, technology and sustainability, Neolith is manufactured in a carbon neutral environment. The company’s unwavering commitment along with Neolith’s sustainable DNA have led it to become the most environmentally friendly materials available, inspiring new architectural trends in interior and exterior applications.
With the launch of Neolith Iconic Design, Neolith is at the forefront of innovation upon presenting a surface that’s unique in composition and appearance. Based on a new formula, Neolith Iconic Design is silica-free, which is completely revolutionary as the lowest percentage in the industry ever.
Moreover, 100% of the energy used to produce this new generation of surfaces comes from renewable sources, and all the water used in the process is recycled. This new manufacturing, patent and certification process meets one of the great demands in the market, thus creating new opportunities for design and application in addition to simplifying the installation work.
About Neolith
Founded in 2009, Neolith is the world’s leading sintered stone brand.
It’s a revolutionary and innovative architectural surface with superior technical characteristics made of 100% all-natural raw materials.
Designed and manufactured to meet the most demanding needs in the world of architecture and interior design, Neolith stands out due to its quality, versatility, durability, elegance, and sustainability.
Worldwide, Neolith, has become an essential style element for any kitchen, bathroom, facade, floor, and even exclusive designer furnishings for indoor and outdoor areas with exquisite designs in combination with high performance.
Committed to social responsibility, Neolith is also the first company in its sector to have achieved carbon neutral status in 2019. The company is currently immersed in an expansion plan aimed at key geographic areas such as North America, Europe, China and Australia in order to continue contributing to the creation of unique spaces and extraordinary experiences featuring sustainable functional design in the more than 100 countries where it is present through direct distribution as well as an extensive sales and partner network.
Join the Gang at J Street Junction to Celebrate Their New Venture
Friday, October 7, Saturday October 8
Get Your Popcorn and Cotton Candy
Friday is Stage and Vendors
Saturday is Vintage, Trendy, Weird and Crafty
J Street Junction is located in Downtown Lake Worth Beach. It is the first block east of Dixie Highway and the first block South of Lake Avenue. A wide and quiet street, it is home base for artists and musicians with two art galleries, an arist studio, and three major music venues. Street Festivals, a safe way to gather during covid crisis times, will become the norm for large crowds of art and music lovers.
Beginning on Friday, October 7, performers, artists and the community will gather to launch an experiment in community building through the arts. Every weekend, neighbors, artists, children, musician, teens, poets, dancers will gather to share their talents, sell their wares and create new art on the spot.
In October, on Friday7 , Saturday 8 , the west side of J Street, the side alley and Rudy’s Pub Patio will create wonderful experiences with artists and performers for all of the communities of the region.
Artists will Light Up the Night with LED expressions of movement and skilled performance to local DJs who will take the stage, competing with each other for the best sound and vibe. CCBGProductions and the creators of SPEAK-UP-SPEAK EASY have pulled together artists, collectors, poets, the creative, in a network capable of displaying their works and their talents. “In The Alley” is an outdoor cooperative street market.
This Launch Party will introduce the community to what is possible. The community is asked to match this during all of the months from October thru June.
Opening Night will feature “OPEN DECK,” a venue for electric music. Sign-up is at 6PM. Artists are invited to bring their thumbdrives and plug in. Our hosts for “OPEN DECK” are local celebrity, N.o.M.a.d. with support from Doulas DeJong.
J Street Flow Jam will be led by @Shaktifox (Erykah Picard) Flow Art is dance and movement using a balanced “flow prop” or instrument, usually lit up with LED lights, or fire, that creates a meditative and hypnotic experience for both the dancer and the audience. There will be workshops held during the weekend for those who want to learn the skill.
A variety of classes will be available during the weekend. These include Introduction to Spicy Fan Tech by Guan Zi. 6-7 PM. A donation of $10-$20 is suggested..
A series of Three Tiered Rotating Totems are being created for the events. Each month a famous local artist will paint one of these during the event. J Strreet will then have 9 kinetic totems that will attract new tourists thoughout the year. The first of these will be live painted by Chanimal Shepherd, a well know South Florida muralist. He will be starting a large scale, Black Light art installation.
This first weekend will launch a season of live painters, fire spinners, electronic arts and so much more. “In The Alley” was created to highlight special talents and support local small business.
And then comes Saturday, the day of Vintage, Trendy, Weird and Crafty. Vendors will line the block, and when neighbors see what J Street has wrought, they will add to the numbers month after month. And there will be Popcorn and Cotton Candy.
Propaganda will be presenting a Spooky Mermaid Party on Friday night starting at 8PM with circus performers, vendors and three bands; Tiger Sunset, Mount Sinai and Baron. $10 cover fee required.
Rudy’s Pub, a sponsor of these events, will be presenting musical performances, both in front of their venue and on their back patio throughout the entire month. They will have food and beverages available. On the 15th, Rudy’s Pub along with Rod MacDonald will be holding a fund-raiser for hurricane victims. This weekend Rudy’s Pub will be producing Hootenanny, a must attend avent.
Flamingo Clay Studio, a sponsor of these events, will have free art lessons on a regular basis, as well as child friendly treats and special events for children and families to enjoy. During the artist event, teenagers from the Rising Tide Initiative will be teaching children how to Sand Paint Sugar Skulls. They have the supplies and the energy to make 250 children happy.
J Street Junction is your destination stop for art and music in Downtown Lake Worth. With the Kroman Gallery and Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, the fine arts flourish on the block. Music and entertainment are always there at Rudy’s Pub, The Bamboo Room, and Propaganda.
Interested artists and vendors are welcome to apply to participate at: Flamingo Clay Studio, 15 South J Street, Lake Worth Beach FL, 33460. Email: CGMSGallery@FlamingoClayStudio.org.
All events are made possible thanks to generous grants from the Cultural Division of the State of Florida, the Groelle Foundation the Sponsorships of Rudy’s Pub, the Flamingo Clay Studio, and generous permitting from the City of Lake Worth Beach. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will be filled with artists, musicians, dancers, food, drink and a lot of LED Lights.
For additional information contact Joyce Brown, Joyce@Flamingoclaystudio.org.
Headquarters for J Street Junctions- The West Side of the Street is found at the Flamingo Clay Studio and Gallery. The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Thursday, 10AM-3PM. Friday and Saturday, 10AM-8 PM
For information text Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or email Joyce@FlamingoClayStudio.org. Gallery phone: 561-588-8344 (leave a message and we will get back to you)
A New Kind of Family Fun – Special Events Every Weekend
J Street Junction is a quirky little side street in Downtown Lake Worth Beach It is quickly becoming one of Palm Beach County’s HOT SPOTS for fun and entertainment. Starting in October, J Street weekends will buzz weekends filled with Art Shows, Music, Dancing in the Streets, Great Food. Lots of fun activities are planned for families, children and teens.
J Street, already a haven for serious art collectors, music affianados and foodies, will now open the West Side of the Street, the side alley and backyard entertainment venues almost every weekend to creatives of all kinds.
Thanks to generous grants from the Cultural Division of the State of Florida, the Groelle Foundation the Sponsorships of Rudy’s Pub, the Flamingo Clay Studio, and generous permitting from the City of Lake Worth Beach, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will be filled with artists, musicians, dancers, food, drink and a lot of LED Lights.
Every First Friday, First Saturday and First Sunday the block will be turned over to the Music and Art the Students of Palm Beach County’s School Districts. Lake Worth High School’s Centennial Year will be celebrated. The talents of young visual and perfoming artists, as well as their teachers, will be showcased. Fund-raisers will be held to support many of their school programs.
Every Second Friday, Second Saturday and Second Sunday will turn J Street into an Antiques and Vintage Row.- West Side of the Block. Vendors, and artists both, will feature the Vintage, the Crafty, the Trendy, and the truly Weird ware and talents of our region.
The Third Friday, Third Saturday and Third Sunday is dedicated to fine arts – a taste of treasures to send the old year out, and major Fine Arts shows beginning in the New Year. Included in these weekends will be free arts adventure for children and families.
Starting in November, the Fourth Weekend of Each Month is about local food and culture. In November begins an Empty Bowl Fundraiser for charity. This will feature a Scavenger Hunt Restaurant and Speicalty Shop Crawl throughout town, hunting down tastes of food, discounts and prizes. At least 20 local venues will take part. On Fourth Fridays and Fourth Sundays, the music and dance of many local cutures be celebrated.
Rudy’s Pub, a sponsor of these events, will be presenting musical performances, both in front of their venue and on their back patio throughout the entire month. They will have food and beverages available.
Flamingo Clay Studio, a sponsor of these events, will have free art lessons on a regular basis, as well as child friendly treats and special events for children and families to enjoy.
J Street Junction is your destination stop for art and music in Downtown Lake Worth. With the Kroman Gallery and Clay Glass Metal Stone Gallery, the find arts flourish on the block. Music and entertainment are always there at Rudy’s Pub, The Bamboo Room, and Propaganda.
Interested artists and vendors are welcome to apply to participate at: Flamingo Clay Studio, 15 South J Street, Lake Worth Beach FL, 33460. Email: CGMSGallery@FlamingoClayStudio.org.
For additional information contact Joyce Brown, Joyce@Flamingoclaystudio.org.
Clay§Glass§Metal§Stone Cooperative Gallery is sponsored by the Flamingo Clay Studio, a non-profit arts organization whose mission is to provide affordable studio and gallery space for three-dimensional artists. The gallery is located at 15 South J Street in downtown Lake Worth. Hours are Sunday thru Thursday, 10AM-3PM. Friday and Saturday, 10AM-8 PM
For information call Joyce Brown-215-205-9441 or Joyce@FlamingoClayStudio.org. Gallery phone: 561-588-8344 (leave a message and we will get back to you)
Hope you’re having a very Happy October! I’m happy to tell you about our new articles for this month. Let’s begin with Denise Marsh’s interview with the Executive Director of the Young Singer of the Palm Beaches. We get an inside view of what makes this organization so amazing in its mission to provide high quality vocal education to youth in our area. And perfect timing, the YSPB organization celebrates 20 years this year. See “Cultural Corner.”
For a real treat, check out the dog costumes that our pet writer Tricia Roberts is proposing that you try for Halloween. All super cute, but my personal favorite is the Cheech and Chong costume. See “Paws-itive Press.”
Our “Living Green” writer Cristian DeRusha shows us how to grow dill and how to use it in recipes. Great information and some added flavor for your kitchen.
In “Mommy Moments,” supermom Heidi Hess ponders the question, “How can we be better ambassadors for our state?” And how can she make her teenage kids appreciate Florida, just as much as they appreciate a trip to another state.
If you’d like to assist with the gigantic task of rebuilding and helping those in need on the West coast of Florida, you can donate to the American Red Cross, which is focused on Hurricane Ian victims right now.
Check out our other articles, our photo galleries and our “News & Events” section too for more great content. Hope you have a wonderful, slightly cooler month! And Happy Halloween!!
Junior Veterinarian Lab accommodates up to 6 children in a 30-minute guided program, educating children on the process of sea turtle rescue to release. The Jr. Vets come to the aid of a green sea turtle replica and learn about common injuries and illnesses that affect these endangered animals. 30-minute timeslots
Join us for a walk-through of our sea turtle patient’s rescue to release process and an in-depth look into our outdoor ecosystems teeming with marine life. During this tour, you will gain a deep understanding of our patients’ stories from their rescue event to their diagnosis, rehabilitation process, and release plan. We currently do not have any sea turtle patients. When we resume care of sea turtles, witnessing our patients will be included in our tours. Please check our website for updates on our patient caseload.
Public Tours: $20/person Ages: 8+ Time: Monday – Sunday at 12 p.m & 2 p.m.
Private Tours: $22/person 8 person/$176 minimum Ages: Appropriate for ages 5+ Time: To book email: reservations@marinelife.org
Evening Tours: $20/person Ages: 8+ Time: Tuesday – Saturdays from 6 p.m – 7 p.m Available from June-July
Virtual Tours: $12/person ($60 minimum for up to 10 people
Early Access Tour (NEW): $12/person Age: Appropriate for ages 8+ Time: Monday – Sunday at 9 a.m.
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Consider it the building blocks to a bright future as the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) launched the first Youth Robotics Competition in partnership with the FIRST LEGO League of South Florida. On Saturday, September 17, students between the ages of 9 and 14 kicked off this year’s hands-on robotics competitions with STEM-centric coaches by their side. The Center currently serves as home base for FIRST LEGO competitions with the Stiles-Nicholson Foundation as the presenting sponsor and Florida Power & Light (FPL) as the superpowered season sponsor.
FIRST is the world’s leading youth-serving nonprofit advancing STEM education. Through a suite of inclusive, team-based robotics programs, FIRST has a proven impact on learning, interest and skill-building inside and outside of the classroom. For 30 years, students from all walks of life have developed self-confidence in STEM and valuable, real-world skills through FIRST that open pathways to a better future.
“It takes just a quick conversation with these young participants to realize they have impressive, long-term goals,” said CSCA President and CEO, Kate Arrizza. “These kids are innovative well beyond their years – whether it’s their plan to use robotics to alleviate homelessness or to colonize Mars. We are so excited to be partnering with FIRST LEGO to advance kids’ passions and to keep them engaged in STEM-related hobbies.”
Students gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. FIRSTLEGO League’s three divisions inspire youth to experiment and grow their critical thinking, coding, and design skills through hands-on STEM learning and robotics centered around a yearly theme
In partnership with FIRST®, the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (CSCA) will support FIRST LEGO League teams across our region as they build and program a LEGO® robot to complete specific missions. The 2022-2023 season’s “energy” theme challenges FIRST teams to reimagine the future of sustainable energy and power their ideas forward.
“These kids are learning skills for jobs that haven’t even been invented yet. The future of energy–how we generate it and consume it–depends on them,” said Pam Rauch, Vice President, External Affairs and Economic Development at FPL. “We look forward to the next generation teaching us new technology and methodologies that will reshape our energy industry entirely.
As a program delivery organization, The Cox Science Center and Aquarium now serves as the backbone for FIRST LEGO League teams in South Florida, providing support and training, serving as the communication channel for teams, and leading the Regional Planning Team that builds an exciting season of events, qualifiers and competitions.
Formerly the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, the recently renamed Cox Science Center and Aquarium’s current indoor/outdoor venue features more than 100 hands-on educational exhibits, a 10,000-gallon fresh and saltwater aquarium, digital planetarium, Pre-K focused “Discovery Center,” 18-hole conservation-themed Mini-Golf Course and quarter-mile-long outdoor science trail. One of its celebrated displays includes “Journey Through the Human Brain,” a permanent exhibit that features the most advanced neuroscience research in the world. The Cox Amphitheater hosts daily live science shows, seasonal laser shows, and special event programming. The Center took on a new name at the end of 2021 when leadership announced a $20 million gift from Palm Beachers, Howard and Wendy Cox, to launch a transformative capital campaign – with a target completion date of 2025.
Join the excitement and form your own team until October 31! To enroll in the program, please visit firstinspires.org/robotics/fll or call 561-832-1988 for more details.
Join us after hours for a By the Sea Lecture Series featuring local scientists and brews! Each event registration includes one beer ticket and access to our Sky Deck after hours for a beer garden and an engaging science presentation. Doors and beer garden open at 5:30PM for program registrants. Science lectures will be held in the auditorium from 6:00PM – 7:00PM.
Speaker Lineup: October 19th, 2022: Andy Dehart, President and CEO Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Topic: Search for the Salmon Shark. November 16th, 2022: Dr. Matt Ajemian, Associate Research Professor Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Topic: Goliath Grouper Behavior. December 21st, 2022: Dr. Heather Barron, Chief Science Officer at Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Topic: Paradise Lost: Environmental Impacts on Marine Animal Health. January 18th, 2022: Lad Akins, Curator of Marine Conservation at Frost Science, Topic: Marine Exotic Species Early Detection and Rapid Response Program. February 15th, 2023: Jim Ritterhoff, Executive Director at Force Blue, Inc., Topic: SEALs and Scientists – One Team. One Fight. March 15th, 2023: To Be Announced April 19th, 2023: To Be Announced
ASL Interpreter will be provided. $12/per person (21+ age required)
