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A Letter from Nick Khan of ITS3

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Here’s a letter from our newest sponsor about his tech offerings for your large or small business.

My name is Nick Khan. I am President and CEO of Innovative Technologies Solutions , an HP, XEROX and Lenovo Platinum Dealers that has been in experience for over 25 years in South Florida. We carry full line of Xerox Multifunctional copiers/printers,  VOIP Phones, Lenovo desktop computer, laptops and many other states of the art office technology software products and services. In addition, we are helping clients all over the Country to offer cost saving solutions to them as well. Recently we helped customers in Houston, California and New Jersey to reduce their operating cost by 25-30 %.   

In the past, we have helped many organizations to reduce costs and improve productivity and efficiency by 30% to 40%.  If you’re currently in a lease, or your equipment lease might be expiring soon, I would like to take this opportunity to come out to meet with you and offer a Free of Charge Evaluation and Printing Assessment to your present costs associated with copiers, including convenience standalone network laser printers and fax machines.

I understand that your time is extremely valuable and would appreciate the opportunity to schedule a 15-minute meeting to introduce myself and drop off some exciting information to review the many ways that Innovative Technology Solutions can help.     

We Provide your company with a total print and copy solution that will maximize your network infrastructure while increasing productivity and controlling costs.

  • Control copying, printing, and faxing expenses by implementing programs that fix the cost of equipment, maintenance, and supplies.
  • Xerox Healthcare MFP  
  • https://youtu.be/R_-wphfDRsQ
  • Please take a look of 5 minute You tube video of advantage of Xerox Health Care MFP solution.
  • Develop a plan to increase productivity by directing prints to the most effective devices inside your network infrastructure.
  • Buyouts and upgrade options for existing Equipment Lease Agreements.
  • Integrating color copying/printing, scanning in your office.
  • Performance reviews of your current equipment and workflow.
  • Cost analysis to uncover saving opportunities
  • Equipment Lease along with all-inclusive service Program.
  • VOIP Phones
  • Internet (Fiber or Coax)
  • Comcast or AT&T wholesale Pricing.
  • Cloud Base IT, 24/7 monitoring, help Desk, office 365 migrations and much m
  • 24/7 monitor
  • Cyber security
  • Caballing
  • Competitive pricing on HP, Xerox, Lexmark, Brother and Samsung toners and Cartridges

I understand that your time is extremely valuable and would appreciate the opportunity to schedule a 15-minute meeting to introduce myself and drop off some exciting information to review the many ways that Innovative Technology Solutions can help.     

Best regards,

Nick Khan

President & CEO

Email [email protected]

Main (561) 465-7553

Web www.its3fla.com

150 E Palmetto Park Road Ste 800, Boca Raton, FL 33432

The Mall at Wellington Green Host Back to School Fashion Show and Family Programming

WELLINGTON, FL – Join us for a day of fabulous curb-to-classroom​ fashion at The Mall at
Wellington Green! On Saturday, July 30, 2-4 p.m.​, ​scoop up fashionable finds and tax-free deals for the entire family. Kids can stock up on Instagram-able trends while parents’ cash in on wallet-friendly retail savings during the ​Back to School Sales Tax Holiday ​(July 25 through August 7). Fun family pursuits will include a high-octane fashion show, dance and musical performances, music by electric violinist DJ Lexey, and more. ​Plus, enjoy a chance to win exciting prizes, including gift cards and a $500 back to school shopping spree. 
Upcoming mall events:
Back to School Sales Tax Holiday at The Mall at Wellington Green
Starting July 25 through August 7, stock up on learning aids selling for $30 or less; school supplies
selling for $50 or less; clothing, footwear and accessories selling for $100 or less; and computers
and accessories (when purchased for non-commercial and personal use) selling for $1,500 or less.
Kids Club “Fun In The District”
Calling all Kids Club members and children who love to have fun! On Saturday, August 6, from
1–3PM, visit the mall’s new event space, The District, and partake in a variety of family-friendly
programming, including kids’ yoga and Zumbini classes, and painting workshops (artwork will
later be displayed around The District). The “littles” will also enjoy face painting, fun games, and a
chance to meet their favorite costume characters.
Mall hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Mall at Wellington Green is located at 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. For more
information, call (561) 227-6900 or visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
 
About The Mall at Wellington Green
The Mall at Wellington Green in Wellington, FL is a 1.2 million square foot, two-level regional shopping destination, and it features over 160 stores. Retail and restaurant favorites include Macy’s, Dillard’s, Apple, Brighton, Chico’s, Forever 21, H&M, Helzberg Diamonds, Zales, Tommy Bahama, City Furniture, Lemongrass, Cask + Shaker, Ford’s Garage, The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History, and more. For more information, visit shopwellingtongreen.com.
About Spinoso Real Estate Group
The Mall at Wellington Green is managed by Spinoso Real Estate Group. Since 2009, Spinoso has taken a creative, entrepreneurial approach to real estate development and management, delivering and sustaining successful projects across a wide range of property types and across the country. Spinoso’s robust portfolio includes work on hundreds of enclosed shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and large-scale retail projects from coast to coast. For more information, visit spinosoreg.com.

Electric violinist DJ Lexey

Nonprofits First Hats Off Nonprofits Awards nominations are open now through Aug 22-Seeking nominations!

(West Palm Beach, Fla.) Thursday, July 21, 2022-Nonprofits First announces the Sixth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards will be in the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts Cohen Pavilion on Tuesday, October 11 from 5:30 pm-7:30 pm. 

The Hats Off Nonprofit Awards celebrates and honors nonprofit organizations, professionals and volunteers in the Palm Beach County nonprofit sector who contribute to strengthening and serving our community. The event is chaired by Dr. Peter Cruise, Executive Director of the LeRoy Collins Public Ethics Academy at Florida Atlantic University.

The call for nominations opened July 11 and will close on August 22 at 5 pm. Nominations can be submitted by visiting www.hatsoffawards.org .

“We are so thrilled to be honoring our amazing, talented, and dedicated nonprofit organizations for their work during yet another challenging year! They deserve to be recognized now more than ever! Reuniting the nonprofit sector and celebrating the fortitude of our community leaders and volunteers is something we should all be excited about. Please nominate as many worthy nonprofit organizations, professionals, and volunteers as possible in any one or more of the categories, we will look forward to celebrating the nonprofit sector together and “in-person” said Jessica Cecere, Chief Executive Officer of Nonprofits First.

Nominations will be accepted in 10 categories:  Nonprofit of the Year (small, medium, and large); Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year; Nonprofit MVP, Nonprofit Professional of the Year; Nonprofit Executive of the Year; and Lifetime Achievement; Community Collaborators Award, and Innovation Award. There will also be two “Live” awards for attendees to vote for that evening, “People’s Choice” and for “Best Hat.”

The Hats Off Nonprofit Awards will take place in the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion and will feature a premium open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for the Hats Off Nonprofit Awards are on sale now at www.hatsoffawards.org for $125 per person for early-bird pricing, ticket prices increase to $150 on September 10th, tables of ten are $1,500 and sponsorships are available at all levels. Parking is complimentary in the covered garage. The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts is located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401.

Hats Off Nonprofit Awards Calendar Listing: 
Tuesday, October 11, 2022, Nonprofits First Sixth Annual Hats Off Nonprofit Awards 
5:30 pm-7:30 pm at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in the Cohen Pavilion. This fundraising event will celebrate and honor the nonprofit sector, professionals, and volunteers in Palm Beach County.

About Nonprofits First, Inc.:
Since 2005, Nonprofits First, Inc. has been the leading resource for strengthening the administrative and operational capacity of nonprofit organizations in the community. Comprised of experienced professionals, consultants, and volunteers, the vision of Nonprofits First is a community in which all nonprofits achieve their highest level of desired impact. For more information, visit www.nonprofitsfirst.org.

Photos by Capehart Photography: Photos from 2021 Hats Off Nonprofit Awards

JULY 24: Life’s a cocktail party on National Tequila Day at City Cellar, City Oyster, Josie’s, Ford’s Garage

SALUD-WORTHY SIPPING:

Life’s a cocktail party on National Tequila Day at

City Cellar, City Oyster, Josie’s Ristorante, and Ford’s Garage

SOUTH FLORIDA – Hustle up your happy hour-loving amigos for blue agave-drenched libations on National Tequila Day, July 24.

Here are four day-to-night holiday drinking destinations you can celebrate at in Palm Beach County. 

City Cellar in The Square will be presenting its spirited Mezcalita ($13), loaded with Espolon blanco tequila, Recuerdo mezcal joven, lime, and fresh agave. Snag a seat at the inside bar and enjoy happy hour from 4-7 p.m. featuring $2 off drinks, and select half-priced appetizers and pizza.

City Cellar is located at 700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach. Visit citycellarwpb.com or call (561) 366-0071.

Enjoy en plein air cocktails and a conga line of people watching at City Oyster in Delray Beach. The Atlantic Avenue hotspot will be serving its Tequila Basil Smash($13), the perfect sip to enjoy after an afternoon of Olympic power shopping. Happy hour aficionados can toss back 2-for-1 cocktails along with beer, select wines, and $1 off oysters from 4-7 p.m. 

City Oyster is located at 213 E. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach. Visit cityoysterdelray.com or call (561) 272-0220.

Happy Hour is the perfect time to toast a national drink holiday with convivial sips at Josie’s Ristorante. The family-owned Italian hotspot caters to a loyal craft cocktail crowd and its La Paloma ($8.50) is a popular, reached-for favorite. Make a b-line for the bar and tuck into happy hour bites and drinks from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to close.

Josie’s Ristorante is located at 1602 S. Federal Hwy, Boynton Beach. Visit josiesristorante.com or call (561) 364-9601.

Tucked inside The Mall at Wellington Green, Ford’s Garage 

will be pouring a trio of potions from its Ford Fusion menu, including the Backseat Driver ($12.99), fully loaded with Patrón tequila, Cointreau, honey syrup, and citrus juices. Pucker up with the Pedal Down Paloma ($9.99), featuring el Jimador tequila, Cointreau, and sparkling grapefruit soda. Or, opt for the delightful Don’s Mom ($12.99), constructed with blackberry purée, Don Julio blanco tequila, and Grand Marnier.

Ford’s Garage is located at The Mall at Wellington Green, 10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington. Visit fordsgarageusa.com or call (561) 805-3673.

Orlando, Please Welcome Bright Green and Bright Pink

Brightline’s “Bright Green 2, Bright Pink 2” Arrive in Orlando, Adding to Fleet of Trains

VNR Broll & Sound: https://bit.ly/3oi7wrA

Orlando, Fla. (July 21, 2022) – Brightline, the only provider of modern, eco-friendly intercity rail welcomes two more trains to Orlando, “Bright Green 2” and “Bright Pink 2.” Brightline’s two trains arrived together at Brightline’s Vehicle Maintenance Facility located south of Orlando International Airport, adding to the fleet of trains that will carry passengers between Orlando and South Florida. 

Bright Green 2 and Bright Pink 2, six-car trains consisting of two locomotives and four passenger coaches each, left the Siemens Rolling Stock facility in Sacramento on July 8. In total they traveled 3,000 miles across 10 states en route to Florida.

“This is an exciting moment as we welcome not one but two brand-new trainsets, Bright Green 2 and Bright Pink 2 to our Vehicle Maintenance Facility site in Orlando. These trains, and our entire fleet, are built with the consumer in mind. They are modern, eco-friendly and equipped with conveniences such as hi-speed wi-fi and plug-in connections at every seat. All of which makes for a comfortable, seamless ride,” said Michael Cegelis, EVP, Development and Construction, Brightline. 


The trains are among five new trainsets to arrive in Florida in preparation for the opening of the Brightline station in Orlando. Brightline’s Orlando extension project will reach substantial completion in early 2023. The first train, Bright Red 2, arrived in October 2021 traveling through Brevard, Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin and Palm Beach Counties to its destination in West Palm Beach. The second train, Bright Blue 2, arrived in Orlando in February 2022. The final trainset is expected to arrive in Florida later this year.

In partnership with Siemens Mobility, the newest train sets represent Brightline’s commitment to invest billions in American infrastructure, creating the country’s first and only private high-speed rail network. The stainless-steel coaches are made with components from more than 160 suppliers across 27 states. They are designed for luxury and comfort, featuring special ergonomic seating, contemporary communication systems and enhanced Wi-Fi. Thanks to wide aisles, wheelchair storage and fully accessible restrooms, the Venture train set exceeds ADA requirements from end to end.

Brightline’s Orlando extension project is currently 80 percent complete and is expected to be complete in late 2022, carrying passengers in 2023.

About Brightline 

Brightline is the only provider of modern, eco-friendly, higher-speed rail service 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 FacebookInstagram, and Twitter.

FoundCare Returns with Back-to-School Health Fair

Free health services will be hosted at the Palm Springs location for school-aged children

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – It’s back to the books, but not without a checkup first! On Saturday, August 6, FoundCare is returning with its free back-to-school health fair at its 2330 South Congress Ave, Palm Springs location. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., school-aged children can receive hearing and vision screenings, school physicals, vaccines and a backpack filled with school supplies.

Kicking off National Health Center Week, parents or guardians can register their children on site between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. or can pre-register online. FoundCare’s pediatric specialists and support team are ready to serve young patients in English, Spanish, Creole and French. Patients will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. 

“Every child deserves a healthy start to the new school year,” said FoundCare CEO, Chris Irizarry. “It is our calling to give children and families the best shot at a healthy and successful year without the financial strain. Kids should not subsequently find themselves absent from the classroom because they didn’t have access to quality healthcare.” 

Sponsorship, underwriting, and vendor opportunities are available for this event and can be coordinated by emailing [email protected]

To help further its mission to provide quality healthcare and social services for all individuals and families, FoundCare offers pediatric, adult, and geriatric primary care, chronic disease management, behavioral health services, dentistry, laboratory services, women’s health (including screening mammography), X-rays, and an on-site pharmacy. FoundCare’s services are accessible throughout their locations in Palm Beach County, with their Palm Springs health center conveniently offering all services in one location.

FoundCare accepts most insurance plans, Medicaid, Medicare and self-pay on a sliding fee scale based on household size and income. For more information about the free event and general information about FoundCare’s services, please call 561-HEALTHY (561) 432-5849 or visit http://foundcare.org.  For pre-registration, visit https://foundcare.org/Back2School.

Summer Events at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens

SUMMER SOUNDS 

  • WHAT: Summer Sounds 

Join Downtown Palm Beach Gardens and enjoy acoustic summer sounds at the Interactive Water Feature every Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m.! 

  • WHERE: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens – at the Interactive Water Feature
  • WHEN: Saturdays – 3 to 6 p.m.    
    • July 23 – Jakob Takos
    • July 30 – Joey Calderaio 
    • August 6 – Matt Brown
    • August 20 – Simon Benegas
    • August 27 – Balatovis Solo
  • ADMISSION: FREE
  • CONTACT: For more information, please visit downtownpbg.com
Musician Matt Brown

LOAD THE LOCKERS

  • WHAT: Load the Lockers

Help Downtown Palm Beach Gardens “Load the Lockers” with school supplies for The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County, which facilitates student achievement by supporting high-quality public education through partnerships, grants, events, and public awareness. Supplies needed are backpacks, color pencils and markers (8-12 count), composition books (wide-ruled), construction paper, dry erase markers, wedge erasers, glue sticks, highlighters, scotch tape, small student dry erase board, pencils, crayons, flip chart markers and student headphones / earbuds. 

  • WHERE: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens – In between Yard House and Voodoo Bayou by the South Valet loop
  • WHEN: August 1 – 31

END OF SUMMER BASH

  • WHAT: End of Summer Bash

Celebrate the end of summer with Downtown Palm Beach Gardens. Enjoy lawn games, carnival treats, a DJ, face painting and more! 

  • WHERE: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens – at the Interactive Water Feature
  • WHEN: August 13 – 2 to 5 p.m. 
  • ADMISSION: FREE
  • CONTACT: For more information, please visit downtownpbg.com

SOUNDS AT DOWNTOWN

  • WHAT: Sounds at Downtown

Join Downtown Palm Beach Gardens and enjoy acoustic fall sounds at the Interactive Water Feature every Saturday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m.! 

  • WHERE: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens – at the Interactive Water Feature
  • WHEN: Saturdays – 3 to 6 p.m.    
    • September 3 – Jakob Takos
    • September 10 – Simon Benegas
    • September 17 – Sierra Lane
    • September 24 – Matt Brown
  • ADMISSION: FREE
  • CONTACT: For more information, please visit downtownpbg.com

EMPTY BOWLS IN THE GARDENS

  • WHAT: Empty Bowls in the Gardens

To spotlight Hunger Action Month, Downtown Palm Beach Gardens will partner with the Palm Beach County Food Bank for Empty Bowls in the Gardens. Empty Bowls invites the public to “eat simply, so others can simply eat.” Local restaurants will donate signature soups, and freshly baked bread all served by local community leaders.

The national grassroots event serves as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the community. All money raised will support the Palm Beach County Food Bank in its mission toward hunger relief.

  • WHERE: Downtown Palm Beach Gardens – at the Interactive Water Feature
  • WHEN: September 17 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

The Best LGBTQ Books To Read This Year

These outstanding LGBT books, featuring characters who identify with one or more of the identities covered by the acronym’s rainbow, demonstrate to us that the worlds of literature can—and should—be just as strikingly diverse as our own. Everybody deserves to see their own lived experiences reflected in the stories they enjoy, but young people and others who find it difficult to fully express their identities in daily life should place a specific emphasis on this. Additionally, LGBTQ+ books are available in all genres, much like the rest of the literary canon. You can either buy a handful of them as the ideal presents for book lovers in your life or add them all to your personal TBR list.

1. The One Woman By Laura May

Julie, a graphic artist, is the main heroine of The One Woman, LGBTQ romance book by Laura May. Regrettably, we know little about Julie’s life or her partnership with Mark. That is, until she meets Ann. Web developer Ann is a kind and outgoing person. It is obvious that Julie has affections for Ann. The spark is genuine as their history and present converge in Barcelona. Julie will have to choose between her love for Ann and her allegiance to Mark when catastrophe strikes. Will true love last the distance? Read in Laura May’s book.

2. Icebreaker by A.L. Graziadei

Mickey James III is the next in a long line of legendary NHL players, but when his teammate Jaysen Caulfield also starts to vie for the top draft place in the league, their competition heats up and gradually develops into something more. In addition to the main gay romance in this book, “Icebreaker” also includes characters that are polyamorous, bisexual, and lesbian.

3. Acts of Service by Lillian Fishman

Eve is a queer New Yorker in her 20s. Her rash decision to publish anonymous nude photos online causes her to become involved with Olivia and Nathan. The rest is anything but straightforward. Acts of Service is a brazen, perceptive, and seductive book that explores contemporary sexual dynamics with a candor I rarely see. Olivia starts to struggle with the concepts of what society tells her she should desire versus what she actually wants as she grows more and more sexually liberated. The solutions are seldom simple in this novel, as in real life.

4. Tripping Arcadia by Kit Mayquist

In Kit Mayquist’s gothic fever dream debut, Lena, a medical school dropout, gets a job working for one of Boston’s wealthiest families out of desperation despite the position’s hazy, ambiguous description. Warning: This section contains spoilers. Things take a very dark turn, especially after Lena understands the family is to blame for her father’s job loss. Stay for the developing queer romance; come for the vengeance plot.

5. We Do What We Do In The Dark by Michelle Hart

When Mallory develops an obsession with a persona known as “the woman,” she is a college freshman mourning a recent loss. A covert romance between them grows as the plot progresses. Mallory soon begins to doubt if she genuinely wants to be in a relationship with the woman or whether she only wants to change into the woman. Michelle Hart addresses issues of vulnerability, attachment, and the function that relationships serve in our increasingly solitary lives in her debut book.

6. Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Wallace is black, queer, and pursuing a biochemistry degree at a university in the Midwest. He is surrounded by people who, at times, seem just as remote from him as his family back in Alabama. Wallace is forced to face his own weakness and desire when inter-friend group attraction develops amongst a few odd possibilities.

7. The One True Me and You by Remi K. England

Kaylee Beaumont, a fanfic author, is eagerly anticipating the next small but incredibly exciting fandom gathering where she intends to meet online pals, experiment with new pronouns, dress in masculine cosplay, and have her first kiss with a girl. However, Kaylee’s intentions are completely sidetracked until she meets another contender for a beauty pageant with whom sparks immediately fly. Miss North Carolina, the bully from her community, comes up at the same hotel for a beauty pageant on the weekend of the convention.

Share your LGBTQ books suggestions with us at: [email protected]

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Diane Hayes is a writer and editor.

Wellington Art Society Announces New Exhibition

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The Wellington Art Society (WAS) is thrilled to announce their new art exhibition: “Elegant”. The public is invited to experience “Elegant” in the upper and lower floors of the Wellington City Hall Gallery located at 12300 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. The exhibition will be open weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm from July 19th to November 15, 2022.

“Elegant” features sixteen artists and 55 original artworks including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, mixed media, digital art, and more. The 16 artists that will be exhibiting are:

Emily Bergstrom × Susan Mosely × Heather Bergstrom × Susan Oakes ×

David Ciofalo × Leslie Pfeiffer × Audrey Freedman × Janine Sabinsky × Laura Jaffe ×

Raymonde Talleyrand × Carol Krenkel × Cindi Taylor × Lou Ann La Bohn ×

Elaine Weber × Charles Moses × Tammy Wolfson

All artwork in the exhibition is for sale and a portion of the proceeds goes toward WAS Scholarship and Outreach Programs. To arrange the purchase of artwork hanging in the exhibition, please email [email protected]. For more information about the featured artists and the exhibition, please visit the Wellington Art Society’s website at www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 41st year. It is open to visual artists of all mediums and art enthusiasts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their artwork in local galleries and venues, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art. For further information about the Wellington Art Society, please visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org or email [email protected].

Garden Party by Heather Bergstrom
Elegant Diversity of Life by Lou Ann LaBohn

TEMPLE BETH TIKVAH OPEN HOUSE

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GET A LOT OF MILEAGE VISITING JUST ONE PLACE

Sunday, August 14, 2022, 12:00pm – 2:00pm

GREENACRES – Temple Beth Tikvah, 4550 Jog Road invites families with children, individuals and couples to an Open House for prospective members, to enroll children in Religious School, register for the Gift of Life Bone Marrow Registry and drop off items for the shredding truck – all can be accomplished on Sunday, August 14, 2022, 12:00pm – 2:00pm.   

For further information, please contact Temple Beth Tikvah at (561) 967-3600, [email protected].

Temple Beth Tikvah is a multi-generational, egalitarian and conservative Synagogue.