WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., (August 24, 2022) – Becoming a new parent is stressful, but a recent donation of infant CPR kits has helped several families get ready for their babies.
A group of “Beyond the Table” sponsors from the American Heart Association Palm Beach County donated 10 infant CPR kits to pregnant mothers last week. The kits were presented by Cross Country Healthcare at an infant CPR training held by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies.
More than 30 people were trained with the donated kits at the event, and the kits went home with parents who can use them to refresh their skills and train family members and friends.
“Cross Country Healthcare is proud to partner with the American Heart Association on these infant CPR kits,” says Colin McDonald, Chief Human Resources Officer for Cross Country Healthcare. “Being a new parent is challenging and we’re happy to help parents get a little peace of mind.”
Anitra Moss, M.S., Director of Outreach Education for Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, says infant CPR trainings and kits fill an important gap in education for new parents.
“Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies has hosted eight infant CPR classes in 2022, reaching 222 expecting and new parents,” Moss says. “Our educational courses are here to educate pregnant families on topics to prepare them for their new addition.”
Companies and individuals interested in supporting the community projects of the American Heart Association Palm Beach County can contact [email protected].
The American Heart Association Palm Beach County serves the residents of Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie counties. Staff members, volunteers and donors assist the organization in guiding efforts to reduce the incidences of heart disease and stroke, the first and fifth leading killers, respectively, of American men and women.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. We are dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities. Through collaboration with numerous organizations, and powered by millions of volunteers, we fund innovative research, advocate for the public’s health and share lifesaving resources. The Dallas-based organization has been a leading source of health information for nearly a century. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, Twitter or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
Riviera Beach, Fla. (August 23, 2022) – The Arc of Palm Beach County is driving change for children and adults with developmental disabilities with a special chance drawing. Open to the public, entrants can win several amazing prizes, including a 1930s hot rod, while helping support a great cause.
The grand prize is a 1937 Chevrolet Master Deluxe 4-Door Sedan Hot Rod valued at $32,000. The car is black cherry red with pinstripes and has approximately 62,000 miles. If a classic car is not quite your speed, other amazing prizes include a Gucci bag and matching wallet, a TAG Heuer watch, a Tiffany necklace, a $1,000 American Express shopping spree, and a two-night stay at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa.
The Arc recently joined forces with Seagull Services and Palm Beach Habilitation Center, making it one of the largest disability-focused nonprofit organizations in the state. With this extended presence, The Arc transformed its 15,000-square-foot North Campus Achievement Center in Riviera Beach into a dynamic educational and career development hub for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
“Our recent mergers have created incredible opportunities for our agency to enhance and elevate our services through the combined effort of the most experienced disability professionals in the county,” said Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO of The Arc. “This drawing is a fun way for the community to come together and support the important work we are doing.”
Take the chance to fulfill your dreams and support the life-changing work at The Arc for the disabled community – where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted. Tickets for the drawing are one for $100, three for $250, and eight for $500. For a full disclosure of the rules and guidelines, and to purchase tickets, please visit arcpbc.org/events/chancedrawing.
About The Arc of Palm Beach County
The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 22, 2022) In preparation for its sensational 30th Anniversary Season, the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is seeking interested Volunteers.
“With over 400 volunteers, the Kravis Center knows that the show would not go on without the dedicated corps of people who donate their valuable time to the Center,” says Event Manager Karole Cooney. “While many volunteers have been with us since opening night, we are now seeking applicants to join the ranks and become an integral part of this vibrant theatre.”
There are volunteer opportunities as ushers, data entry, in the education department, and the administrative offices.
To become an usher, applicants must complete a training course about Kravis Center operations. The course includes information about emergency evacuations, seating, show procedures and customer service skills.
The next New Volunteer Orientation will be held at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse on Wednesday, September 7th at 10am and Tuesday, September 13th at 6pm.
Anyone interested in becoming a Volunteer is encouraged to download a printable Volunteer Application from the website fill it out and bring it to the orientation program. If unable to attend the orientation please mail the application to: Beth Foster, Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, FL 33401.
For information about volunteering at the Kravis Center call 561.651.4294 or to access the online application, go to kravis.org/volunteer.
About the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality; by offering comprehensive arts education programs—serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County. For information, please visit kravis.org.
KAPOW NOODLE BAR ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR NEW LOCATION IN
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA’S MIZNER PARK
MERGING ART, TECHNOLOGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
New Menu, Craft Cocktails, Omakase Bar, and Private Karaoke Rooms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – South Florida-based multi-concept operator, Sub-Culture Group announced today that they will open Kapow Noodle Bar’s new location in Boca Raton’s Mizner Park on Friday, September 16, 2022.
“By enlisting the talent of top creatives, we are merging art, technology, and sustainability in a way that helps us lay the foundation for the future of the Kapow brand,” said Vaughan Dugan, co-founder of Kapow Noodle Bar. “We’re always looking ahead to what’s next while being mindful of what our customers want, and we can’t wait to showcase the evolution of Kapow,” he continued.
Mizner Park has been home to Kapow since 2011, but by relocating to a significantly larger 5,175-square-foot space, the restaurant has doubled its seating capacity and now offers room for special events. The venue also features an indoor/outdoor wrap-around bar, expansive covered patio seating, an omakase bar, and three private karaoke rooms.
The interiors from Manhas Design take inspiration from Kapow’s existing locations, including the original Michael “Pooch” Pucciarellimural in Boca Raton, while creating its own personality and character. Diners are welcomed to the space by a larger-than-life waving Japanese lucky cat from Unique Rabbitand artwork by Craig McInnis, and they can get lost in Rosanna Kalis’s dreamy 95-foot mural animated by Jasper Mosher.
“Kapow’s new location has allowed us to expand and develop the design,” said Pam Manhas. “We wanted to maintain the soul of the original look while elevating it with the addition of details like the illuminated abacus ceiling created by Sabal Design,” she concluded. Seating options from cozy u-shaped booths to long banquettes, communal tables, and an Opium Garden on the east side of the patio provide various dining experiences.
Perfect for private parties, Kapow offers three fully-automated karaoke rooms with Savant IP Audio speakers, wireless mics, LED screen TVs and AV capabilities. Guests will control their song selection and order food & beverages via iPad without having to leave the privacy of their room. Two rooms can connect for larger parties and open to the Garden Patio.
Sustainability is a top priority both in the restaurant design and the kitchen. They’ve custom-built low-water woks, are using an eco-friendly Peking duck roaster oven, and their lighting /HVAC automation will reduce energy costs by more than 20%.
With creative Southeast Asian cuisine, Kapow is known for its fun vibe and gastronomically addictive dishes. The culinary team is debuting a new elevated menu that will also roll out to the West Palm Beach location. “For over a decade, Kapow built a cult-like following with a truly great menu,” said Sub-Culture founder Rodney Mayo. “But during that time, diner’s palates have grown along with their desire and openness to try more authentic Asian flavors,” he stated. “We will add new ingredients and apply them differently so that the flavors really pop.”
Fan favorites like Vietnamese Chicken Wings, Salmon Tartare Tacos, Hoisin BBQ Baby Back Ribs, and Peking Duck will remain on the menu, but new stand-out dishes include Red Oil Dumplings with pork, shrimp, tingly red oil sauce and cilantro; Carrot Dumplings with bamboo shoots and mushroom; Grilled Oysters with kimchi butter; Korean Wagyu Beef Tartare; King Prawn Bahn Mi with prawn pate and tangy mixed pickles; and Cantonese Ginger Scallion Lobster.
Reserve a spot at the 8-seat Omakase Bar,where the chef selects the menu for an exclusive and personalized experience. Consisting of the freshest fish, both locally sourced and flown in from around the world, and composed plates, these are dishes you will not find on the regular menu.
Kapow’s new Corporate Pastry Chef, Lee Mazor, owner of LoveLee Bakeshop, worked at Hakkasan in the Fontainebleau and under a two-star Michelin chef in Miami Beach. Notable desserts from Mazor include Matcha Vietnamese Coffee Cake, amoist chocolate cake topped with creamy chocolate, coffee, condensed milk ganache and a matcha milk foam; Black Sesame Cremeux served with cashew sponge cake and salted caramel ice cream; and an Ube Gateau, a fudgy purple sweet potato cake topped with creamy coconut milk, taro mousse and rose petal meringue kisses.
Sustainability and innovation continue behind the bar, where mixologist Angela Dugan’s thoughtful cocktail program re-purposes viable food waste like avocado skins for toasted rice and avocado orgeat, and pineapple cores for a minty lemongrass-pineapple shrub. Using a Suntory highball machine that creates perfectly carbonated soda water, guests will make DIY highballs with housemade offerings such as limeade and rose-sweetened tea.
Signature cocktails include the Akai with El Tesoro Blanco Tequila, hibiscus, Montelobos mezcal, ginger, Chareau Aloe Liqueur, Suze, and aquafaba, and the Land & Sea with Peak whisky, Redemption high rye, kelp elderberry cordial, mushroom cypress stock and Choya yuzu. Rounding out the offerings are craft beers, global wines, and premium sakes. Ahead of the low ABV and no alcohol trend for several years, Angela Dugan has revamped her popular Chak-Tails menu with as much care and presentation as their spirited libations.
Slipping into the space once occupied by Kapow, Sub-Culture will debut Penelope (early 2023), a playful New Orleans-style brasserie borrowing from French, Cajun, and other global influences. Earlier this year, Sub-Culture opened its eponymous coffee shop at Mizner Park and shuttered The Dubliner after a 16-year-run to make room for its new Italian trattoria, Shaker & Pie(Fall 2023).
“At Sub-Culture, art and innovation have always been a priority, and we truly love what we do,” states VaughanDugan. “You’ll see it in the details at Kapow, from the tiki glasses and uniforms designed by renowned illustrator Joshua Noom, to the amount of intention that goes into crafting our Chak-tails. We aim to be a leader in our industry and the community, so we’re always altering our way of doing things and making way for new concepts.”
Kapow Noodle Bar: Founded in 2011 by Sub-Culture Group, Kapow Noodle Bar combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe. Kapow’s two locations in Boca Raton and West Palm Beach are known for innovative cuisine, handcrafted cocktails, and vibrant nightlife. The award-winning restaurant has received several accolades, including “Best Happy Hour” and “Best New Restaurant” from the New Times, named “8 Must-Try Restaurants” by Zagat and received a four-star review from the Sun-Sentinel. 402 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432 | 561.347.7322 | Instagram | Facebook
Sub-Culture Group: Sub-Culture Group operates an eclectic, award-winning collection of exceptional places to eat, drink, dance and celebrate. Their 18 locations and ever-growing portfolio span South Florida from Miami Beach to Jupiter.
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 23, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited potential new members and anyone interested in election issues and integrity to a virtual get-acquainted session.
Saturday, September 24 at 10:30 am
New Member Online Orientation
Targeted to both new LWVPBC members and those thinking about joining, this Zoom event is for anyone interested in knowing more about the League’s work on such critical issues as heath care, voting rights, national popular vote, and voting rights and/or suppression.
About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:
The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit www.lwvpbc.org or
On August 11, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County had a grand re opening at its offices on Hibiscus Street in West Palm Beach. The Chamber had a great time celebrating the members and the new season of successful black-owned and minority businesses at our Grand Reopening. Speeches were given by Grasford Smith, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, Commissioner Mack Bernard, and the event sponsors; Keene Urquhart, Project Manager of Whiting-Turner, and Anthony Bradford, Owner of Creative Solutions Companion Care Services. For more information about the Black Chamber of Commerce, check out their website at https://blackchamberpbc.com.
Participate in Hadassah’s virtual Machon Study Series. Enjoy multiple topics with stimulating facilitators scheduled on the following dates from 9:30am – 11:00am:
September 18, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2 and May 5.
For more details, contact Hadassah Florida 1-877-949-1818 or email [email protected].
The cost of Series is $18.00 per person.
Please click on this link to register for the program:
In Person Opening Night Reception on August 26 from 6 to 7:30 pm
(West Palm Beach, FL – August 19, 2022) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced the world-class museum’s next exhibition:
26th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW
Juried Exhibition Opens on August 27 and Runs Through October 29
“This exhibit provides a glimpse into the diverse work and the unique perspectives of the members of the Palm Beach Photographic Centre,” said NeJame. “The exhibition is also featured on our website at www.workshop.org.”
Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s 26th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW will display stunning images from 36 members, including:
+ Six from West Palm Beach (Elizabeth Colome, Susan Klein, EJ Morales, Lauren Necaise, Ted Tribolati, and Mary Jane Zapp).
+ Five from Palm Beach Gardens (Christine Brunner, Kathleen Collins, Louis Mark, Marilyn Samwick and Leslie Slatkin).
+ Two each from Boynton Beach (Peter Collins and Lorin Duckman) and Wellington (Alan Fabricant and Giada Robinson).
+ And one each from Aventura (Philip Goldberg), Boca Raton (McKenzie Williams), Coral Springs (Jeff Olson), Delray Beach (Brian Blum), Fort Lauderdale (Alberto Sisso), Jensen Beach (Kai Lynn Liefer), Juno Beach (Pierre Debbane), Jupiter (Robin Beers), Lake Worth (Robert Wiley), Lantana (Dede Dehon), Palm Beach (Katherine Bryan), Palm Springs (Linh M. Trinh), Pompano Beach (Corrinne Carroll), Port St Lucie (Mark Stall), Royal Palm Beach (Anita Warnet), Singer Island (John Edwards), South Miami (Colin Knight), Sunrise (Janis Ehlers), and Vero Beach (Gregory McIntosh), as well as from Glendale, CA (Elizabeth Bush), and Beaver Falls, PA (Marty Moskovitz).
By Alan Fabricant from Wellington
The Juror for the 26th Annual MEMBERS’ SHOW is Craig Blacklock, one of the country’s premier nature photographers who has been featured in numerous television and magazine stories. He has published 18 books, dozens of calendars, and several videos. His books on the landscape and nude have garnered many awards including two gold IPPY’s and gold and silver Pub West Design awards. His photographs have been shown in over 30 museum and art center exhibitions. Craig Blacklock has inspired and instructed photographers through weeklong workshops and lectures since 1982.
By Pierre Debbane from Juno Beach
A Best of Show cash prize of $950 will be awarded, as will two Merit Awards for free tuition for a FOTOfusion Passport or a Master Workshop. This year’s winners will be announced at the exhibition’s live opening reception on August 26 from 6 to 7:30 pm.
About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.
The pet-friendly provider of modern, intercity rail partners with Miami-Dade County Animal Services to host mobile pet adoption and will name its first “Chief Canine Officer”
MIAMI (AUGUST 19, 2022) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail is celebrating National Dog Day, August 26, with a week of festivities for pups and their owners. The celebration kicks off on Sunday, August 21 during Brightline’s Sunday Picnic Series with a mobile pet adoption in partnership with Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) and a contest to find Brightline’s “Chief Canine Officer.” Throughout the week, Brightline guests and their furry, four-legged friends can enjoy sweet treats at Mary Mary and receive Brightline swag at all three stations while taking fun family photos at the MiamiCentral station.
Animal Services pet adoption will be located inside the MiamiCentral station on Sunday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. With more than 500 pets currently available for adoption, Animal Services is asking the community to open their hearts and homes to adopt or foster pets. All adoptions include the first set of age-appropriate vaccines, microchip, deworming, and spay/neuter surgery. Brightline will give two PREMIUM train tickets to anyone who adopts a new furry family member at the event.
Also on August 21, Brightline will launch a social media contest to find its “Chief Canine Officer.” Brightline social media fans and guests are encouraged to snap a photo of their pup at the station and post on Instagram using the hashtag #BrightlineCCO. The winner will be announced on National Dog Day and receive a box of Brightline merchandise, dog treats and bragging (or barking) rights as Brightline’s first ever Chief Canine Officer.
Throughout the week at all three stations, Brightline will surprise its pup friends with complimentary Brightline bandanas and custom-made puppuccinos at the in-station bar Mary Mary with a purchase of a beverage. Guests passing through MiamiCentral can also pose for complimentary pet family photos before boarding the train.
“We are honored to partner with Animal Services to support their ongoing efforts to help pets find loving homes,” said Ali Soule, VP of community affairs for Brighltine. “We are encouraging all of South Florida to help us support Animal Services in their mission to clear the shelters by adopting a pet this month.”
Brightline always welcomes dogs and cats, leashed or in a crate, aboard in their stations and trains. To travel with a furry friend, passengers must provide notice in their reservation. Pet fees may apply. Guests can read the Terms of Service to learn more about Brightline’s pet-friendly policy.
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About Brightline
Brightline is the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, intercity rail in America. The company currently serves Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, with stations in Aventura and Boca Raton opening at the end of 2022 and its Orlando station beginning service in 2023. Brightline was recognized by Fast Company as one of the Most Innovative Companies in travel, offering a guest-first experience designed to reinvent train travel and take cars off the road. Brightline plans to bring its award-winning service to additional city pairs and congested corridors across the country that are too close to fly and too long to drive, with immediate plans to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
About Miami-Dade Animal Services
Every year the Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge for 28,000 to 30,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting offsite adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with rescue organizations, volunteers and adoption partners. For more information visit, animals.miamidade.gov and/or follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @adoptmiamipets.
Longtime sports industry executive and former professional athlete Karin Buchholz is now doing a job that she never knew existed and one that she never thought she would undertake, but, it’s an opportunity which she is uniquely qualified to do. Buchholz is the new Global Executive Director of the Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) Foundation.
Founded in 1976, the Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) – featuring 17 centers and five satellites in cities and towns throughout Israel — create hope, build friendships and inspire dreams by providing opportunities to support every child who lives in Israel regardless of geography, religion, ethnicity, physical ability or socioeconomic status. Through its programs, ITEC helps to build a stronger and more peaceful state of Israel. And, with ITEC, tennis is at the core of what ITEC offers.
When Buchholz was notified about this opportunity with ITEC by an executive search firm, she knew that it was a perfect job for her.
“Wow! This job is made for me,” recalled Buchholz. “I was moved by its mission. At this point in my life, I only want to do things that move me. And, I get to use the great power of sports to change the lives of others.”
Buchholz is excited about this new challenge in her professional life.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the ITEC Foundation,” said Buchholz. “In many ways, I feel that everything I have done up to this point has led me to this moment. It is a privilege to join an organization that is doing the hard work of bringing peace, cross-cultural understanding and a brighter future to a part of the world that has known so much conflict. I look forward to being a part of the effort to make a positive difference in the lives of all Israeli children.”
Buchholz knows first-hand about the power of sports, based on her past roles with the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Liberty, U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the NBA, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
As a former professional tennis player, she is used to dealing with people from diverse backgrounds.
“I played three years of professional tennis,” said Buchholz. “I traveled around the world.”
She can relate to people from all nations because of the power of tennis.
“The sport of tennis is in my DNA,” said Buchholz. “I relate to others through sports, specifically tennis.”
Buchholz will work closely with ITEC’s global board of directors and professional staff in North America and Israel to implement best-in-class fund development strategies, strengthen community outreach, and enhance donor engagement. She will also take a leadership role in steering the organization’s continuing evolution as it communicates its mission to the world.
ITEC’s unique system and approach to tennis education have helped transform Israel, the Middle East and beyond, engendering partnership and enhancing peace between its peoples, communities and cultures.
Buchholz will play a big role in ITEC’s future growth.
“Karin has a proven ability to lead non-profits in their fundraising initiatives,” said ITEC CEO Erez Vider. “She has experience working with at risk and marginalized youth. And, look at her background in sports, both as an executive and a premiere athlete. Add this to her collegial style of problem solving and Karin’s unique skill set makes her ideally positioned to spearhead the ITEC Foundation.”
Buchholz comes to ITEC after serving as Head of Development for GLSEN, an organization fighting for the rights of marginalized young people in schools across the United States.
The ITEC Foundation, the development arm of ITEC, is based in New York City, Florida and Toronto.
For more information, visit https://itecenters.org/ or call the Florida office: (954) 480-6333.
