Exclusive local music and dance performances to take place in the Council’s Main Gallery for the first in-person performing arts series since 2019
June 14, 2022 (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) — Your arts forecast this summer is hot, hot, hot with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s Summer Performing Arts Series!
The first in-person series since 2019, the Council will host thrilling evenings of dance and music in July and August at its Lake Worth Beach Main Gallery. Showcasing local artists, the performances will include a special retrospective evening of dance with Demetrius Klein Dance Company (July 2), a bluesy, groovy evening of soul music from J.M. and The Sweets (July 9), an exclusive tribute to British punk rock band The Clash from feel-good reggae rockers Spred The Dub (August 6) and acoustic folk favorites from South Florida folk band The Lubben Brothers (August 20).
“We’re ecstatic to invite locals to the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County for our first in-person Summer Concert Series in three years,” said Dave Lawrence, the Cultural Council’s president and CEO. “Reflecting our mission to nurture the arts locally, the series will feature a fantastic lineup of local artists. This is a wonderful chance to support Palm Beach County’s cultural community and enjoy exhilarating summer evening performances at a unique historic space.”
The performances planned for the Summer Performing Arts Series are as follows:
Saturday, July 2 – Demetrius Klein Dance Company On the eve of Demetrius Klein’s 60th birthday, Demetrius Klein Dance Company will perform a special retrospective evening with excerpts of works that span from 1986 (when the company was formed) to today. Some of Klein’s most important and award-winning works will be represented, in addition to a new and special work woven throughout the show. It’s not to be missed!
Saturday, July 9 – J.M. and The Sweets South Florida soul band J.M. and The Sweets is sure to make your summer Saturday just a little bit sweeter! Led by Palm Beach-based singer-songwriter Josh Miles, the band’s music can be described as bluesy at times, relentlessly groovy at others and always soulful. The band’s debut EP, Sol Village, was released in May 2017 through Stank Records.
Saturday, August 6 – Spred the Dub Longtime local favorite “good time reggae” band Spred the Dub will perform original songs and a tribute to The Clash, the English rock band formed in London in 1976 whose musicians served as key players in the original wave of British punk rock.
Saturday, August 20 – The Lubben Brothers Acoustic folk favorites The Lubben Brothers return to the Cultural Council to close out its 2022 Summer Performing Arts Series. Comprised of triplets who are each high-energy acoustic musicians, The Lubben Brothers specialize in tight vocal harmonies and an eclectic blend of folk instruments including banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, accordion, hammered dulcimer, and fiddle.
All performances will take place from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Council’s main gallery, located at 601 Lake Avenue in Lake Worth Beach. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Regular tickets are $10 for standing room only, $20 for members or $25 for non-members. VIP tickets (which include reserved seating and one complimentary drink per person) are $30 for members or $35 for non-members. Tickets are currently on sale at www.palmbeachculture.com/summer.
The Council’s Summer Performing Arts Series is generously sponsored by Legends Radio 100.3 WLML-FM and WLRN Public Media.
About the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County is the official support agency for arts and culture in The Palm Beaches, Florida’s Cultural Capital®. Headquartered in the historic Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. building in Downtown Lake Worth Beach, the Council presents exciting year-round exhibitions and performances featuring artists who live or work in Palm Beach County. The Council features spectacular work by local artisans in its Roe Green Uniquely Palm Beach Store, offers complimentary resources for visitors in its Jean S. and Frederic A. Sharf Visitor Information Center and hosts frequent events in its outdoor Project Space, offering views of the building’s iconic Martin Luther King Jr. mural by renowned Brazilian artist Eduardo Kobra. The council is open to the public Tuesdays through Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information and a comprehensive calendar of cultural events in The Palm Beaches, visit palmbeachculture.com.
Grand Opening Set for June 23 in Expanded Greenacres Location
Palm Beach County, FL – On Thursday, June 23, Celebrity Lashes and Makeup will open the doors to its long-awaited “Spa and Training Academy” at 6818 Forest Hill Blvd in Greenacres, FL. Everyone is invited to the ribbon-cutting to enjoy champagne, hors d-oeuvres, and one-night-only specials from 4-8 p.m. In addition, there will be a raffle for a free JetPeel facial.
Owner Shelly Nunez is a certified aesthetician and a professional permanent make-up artist who has worked in the beauty industry for six years. She says the move from her salon’s current Lake Worth location to the larger Greenacres space means that all the same exceptional services that her valued clients demand will still be offered, but that co-working spaces will now also be available for others in the beauty industry to rent at hourly, weekly, and monthly rates.
“We love to empower other women to learn what we do and own their businesses. We love to help them grow! We consider our clients and students part of our family, and our goal is to help our community feel beautiful from the inside out,” says Nunez explaining that the Celebrity Lashes and Makeup Spa and Training Academy customized courses including all necessary materials and are usually one-day events with one-on-one instruction using live demo models.
“And now, in addition to being able to offer our new JetPeel facials featuring needle-free serum infusions, we are certified to perform popular beauty services like Nano Brows using machine hair strokes, stretch mark camouflage, surgery scar camouflage, scalp micro-pigmentation for thinning hair, and eyelash extensions,” says Nunez adding that through her new academy she will personally provide her students with course training for most of these services.
Nunez says students will benefit from lifelong support and follow-up consulting if needed. She says it’s easy to sign up and start an enjoyable career with financing options.
Book your class today with a deposit. Classes are held based on the master instructor’s availability.For more information, visit celebritybeautyspa.com and follow the spa on social media. RVSP for the Grand Opening event by Monday, June 20, by calling 561.838.3077.
Two Dream Awards Winners Headed to New York City to Compete in the National ‘Jimmy Awards’
(West Palm Beach, FL) – Drum roll please! The winners of the third annual Kravis Center’s Dream Awards have been announced. Over 120 students from 12 high schools competed for the opportunity to make it to the Broadway stage. Ben Heller from Donna Klein Jewish Academy in Boca Raton won the Outstanding Male Actor award and Grace Trainor from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach won the Outstanding Female Actress award.
They will go on to participate in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards – also known as the Jimmy Awards® – in New York City. Heller and Trainor will proudly represent Palm Beach County at the Jimmy Awards® and will participate in an all-expenses-paid, weeklong field studies in preparation for their performances on the Minskoff Theatre stage on Broadway on June 27, 2022.
“We are very proud of Ben and Grace as well as all the other students who participated in the yearlong adjudication program for the opportunity to perform at the Dream Awards,” said Tracy Butler, Director of Education. “The Dream Awards are the epitome of how the arts can catapult a young artist to the next level and the Kravis Center is always honored to support local arts educators and their students. This program shines a bright light on the next generation of impressive performing artists in our community.”
The winners recognized for their achievement in musical theater productions in the other award categories included Alessia Prenda from Cardinal Newman High School, Outstanding Lead Actress Alternate; Casten Kjaerulif from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Outstanding Lead Actor Alternate; Devyn Humble from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Outstanding Stage Management; Kate Jeffcot and Kylie Glassgold from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Outstanding Scenic Design; Sofia Tartakovskaya from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Outstanding Lighting Design; Shannon Walsh and Maria Corderio from Boca Raton Community High School, Outstanding Costume Design; Erin Nadel from West Boca Raton Community High School, Outstanding Supporting Actress; Skylar Peterson from The King’s Academy, Outstanding Supporting Actor; Elliana Herr from West Boca Raton Community High School, Outstanding Ensemble Actress; Kentrell Taylor from A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Outstanding Ensemble Actor; Bella Weisz from The King’s Academy, Outstanding Featured Female Dancer; Antonio Saladino from Boca Raton Community High School, Outstanding Featured Male Dancer; and Lance Blank from West Boca Raton Community High School, Inspiring Theater Educator Award.
Judges at this year’s Dream Awards include Kevin Covert, Broadway Actor and Chair of Musical Theatre at Shenandoah Conservatory; Daniel LoBuono, Casting Director for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts and Disney Live Entertainment; Crista Moore, Broadway, TV & Film Actress, Singer, Dancer starring two-time Tony Award nominee.
This Kravis Center performing arts education initiative for high school students was launched during the 2017-2018 school year and is sponsored by Ricki Gail Conway and The Doris & Stanley Tananbaum Foundation. Public and private high schools in Palm Beach County are invited to participate in the yearlong program and those schools must choose from an approved list of productions in order to be considered.
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.
As he welcomes his first child, United Franchise Group and Signarama President A.J. Titus shares his own father’s wisdom in The List:Lessons from a Father
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (June 16, 2022) – Just as he becomes a dad for the first time, A.J. Titus is also releasing his first book based on fatherhood. The first-time author recently published the story about lessons he learned from his father and how those fundamental principles shaped his approach to business, leadership, and what he values most. A.J. Titus is President of United Franchise Group™, the global leader for entrepreneurs, and Signarama®, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise. He and his wife, Laura Titus, had their first child in April.
The List: Lessons from a Father, available on Amazon, passes down 18 lessons from his father, United Franchise Group Founder and CEO Ray Titus, who shared The List of insights as he drove young A.J. to school.
At 145 pages, the book is designed so its lessons can be absorbed and applied quickly and easily, connecting the reader to The List and the reasons why it resonates through generations.
“The goal is to pay it forward,” Titus said. “The 18 lessons are quick but direct on things that help you and things I have reflected on my entire life. The List has motivated me since I can remember, and I decided that if I could write something that could help others, including my daughter, I wanted to do it. I want to give back to her the same way my dad gave back to me.”
A.J. Titus’s father, Ray Titus has served as his son’s role model in both work and life. Besides founding United Franchise Group, he is an accomplished speaker and author with six published books. “The List grew from me sharing important basic principles about life, with my growing family, to now A.J. sharing it with everyone. He has taken it to a whole new level,” said Ray Titus, “Seeing The List through A.J.’s eyes has opened mine to how these simple lessons enriched our time together.”
The List: Lessons from a Father also includes wisdom from A.J.’s grandfather and United Franchise Group’s former General Manager J.J. Prendamano. A.J. recalled being late for a meeting with his grandfather early in his career. When he arrived, his grandfather wrote “Respect for Time” on a $5 bill and ripped the money in half.
“You will get the other half when you respect others’ time,” his grandfather said. A memorable demonstration for the young leader on how time equals money, the kind of reflection that makes The List, valuable to aspiring leaders and lifelong learners, passed from a father to his son, for parents, coaches, and business mentors.And, if you are wondering, yes, A.J. still has the $5 bill.
About A.J. Titus
A.J. Titus is President of United Franchise Group™ (UFG), the global leader for entrepreneurs, and Signarama®, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise. He spearheads the worldwide development of all UFG affiliated brands and supports policies promoting Signarama franchise owners’ expansion and profitability. Titus earned his MBA from the University of Miami and a degree in international business from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is a Certified Franchise Executive and a board member with the Rinker School of Business and the Titus Center for Franchising at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Titus also serves on the board of VetFran, an initiative of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and the IFA Foundation, which facilitates relationships between veterans and franchisors. He and his wife, Laura Titus, live in West Palm Beach, Florida.
About Signarama Signarama®, the world’s largest sign franchise, offers branding and messaging solutions in addition to comprehensive sign and graphic services to consumers and commercial customers – from business signs, vehicle wraps, and digital signs, to advertising and marketing services. Signarama is part of a successful system of business-to-business franchise brands and development services affiliated with United Franchise Group™ (UFG). As part of a $49-billion-plus worldwide sign market, Signarama has been at the forefront of the sign industry for over three decades. For more information, visit www.signarama.com. For more information on the Signarama franchise opportunity, visit www.signaramafranchise.com.
About United Franchise Group
Led by Ray Titus, CEO and A.J. Titus, President, United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is home to an affiliated family of brands and consultants including Accurate Franchising Inc.™, FranchiseMart®, Franchise Real Estate™, Fully Promoted®, Preveer™ (formerly Resource Operations International), Signarama®, Transworld Business Advisors®, and the Coworks™ division consisting of Network Lead Exchange™(NLX), Office Evolution® (OE) and Venture X® as well as a food division featuring Graze Craze®, Jon Smith Subs®, and The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®. UFG affiliated brands include over 1600 franchises in more than 60 countries, with consultants that have helped develop over 350 brands into franchises, in over 80 countries with more than 2500 franchisees. With over three decades in the franchising industry United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.
+ Regenerative Garden in the Tropics – July 23, 27
+ Garden Explorers Summer Camp 2 – July 25-29
+ Bee Culture:
The Amazing Adventures of Bees & Beekeeping– July 30
(West Palm Beach, FL – June 9, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 24 fun, healthy, educational, and awesome eco-focused open-air events in July, including the launch of a multipart workshop on permaculture and two sessions of Garden Explorers Summer Camp for nature curious youngsters ages 7 to 11.
“Despite the heat, mid-summer is the perfect time for flower lovers, gardening enthusiasts and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative, and happy horticultural activities,” says Curator-Director RochelleWolberg.
July 1, 9, 16, 23, 30
Tai Chi Classes
Saturdays, 10 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.
Tai Chi originated from ancient China. The exercise movements are flowing and gentle, but profoundly powerful; it is an art form as well as an exercise. The movements are flowing and gentle, but profoundly powerful. The main objective of the practice of Tai Chi is to magnify, strengthen, and encourage the flow of the internal energy, the “chi”. When the “chi” flows throughout the body, one experiences over-all health, rejuvenation, and internal joy. Led by Josefina McMahon, this class is based on Sun Style Tai Chi which combines Qi gong and Tai Chi. Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Classes will be held inside. Bring a towel and water.
Tuesdays, 10 am to 12:30 pm $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
This is the perfect opportunity to illustrate your love of art and nature. Each class begins with a nature walk through the Garden led by the instructor, artist Carl Stoveland. The purpose of the walk is to inspire you and give you an opportunity to capture photos with your phone or tablet along the way. The group will then move indoors, where Stoveland will start with a quick demo topic then assist participants in choosing a subject and starting a watercolor. This class is for adults only. Bring your pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). These classes are open to all levels from novice to artist and will be tailored to each student.
$5 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; tour size is limited to 15 adults Come early to enjoy the quietness of the morning while reconnecting and recharging with nature. Walk for fitness and for fun, stopping along the way for a few stretching exercises. Experience the beauty of the Garden and note the changes each week. Led by April Krebs, Mounts Special Projects Manager.
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; size of “inside” classes is limited to 20 adults.
Relieve stress and increase metabolism, flexibility, and strength. Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) is an ancient Chinese exercise and healing technique. The exercises include simple, slow movements (which mimic nature), meditation, and focused breathing—similar to Tai Chi. Classes are inside and will be led by Roxanne Cumberland.
$10 for members; $15 per class for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults
They say the growing season for vegetable gardening is “flipped” here in South Florida and that winter is preferred because of the extreme summer heat. But if you don’t mind a little sweat on your forehead, and taking a few A/C breaks, then there’s no reason to stop gardening. Led by Nada Virgili, this session will focus on the many tropical vegetables that thrive in hot temperatures and can provide healthy and delicious greens even through the hottest months of the year. Discover new veggies to enjoy and add new flavors to your dinner plate. We’ll also look at what ornamental species will look great on the patio.
FREE for Mounts members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your favorite pooch and enjoy a relaxed garden stroll. There are many great spots to capture family photos for posting online with #mountsbotanicalgarden.
Guidelines:
+ Non-retractable leashes only; retractable leashes are not permitted.
+ No more than one dog per adult will be admitted.
+ Rabies vaccination must be current.
+ Visitors should bring their own and water treats for the puppies.
$250 for Mounts members, $290 for nonmembers, includes full Garden admission. (Note: an extra $50 per camper will cover extended care, 8 to 9 am, and 3 to 4 pm.)
For nature curious youngsters ages 7 to 11, this hands-on summer camp offers science-based fun and nature experiences including:
Learning how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates in Mounts’ beautiful Lake Orth
Getting a close-up, dirty-hands look at the properties of mud
Discovering the wicked, dangerous, sticky, deceptive and downright incredible adaptations plants have developed to help them survive
Attending a dissection lab for an inside look at the fascinating structures of seeds and flowers
Touring the edible gardens at Mounts and learn how to grow and nurture tasty fruits and vegetables.
For each session, young participants should bring a refillable water bottle, a healthy lunch, a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant. Mounts will provide materials for all activities, snacks, and water for refilling bottles.
The first session will be live in-person at Mounts, followed by three classes on Zoom. After registering, participants will receive an email with the Zoom links as well as additional class resources.
+Saturday (July 23), 11 am to 12:30 pm at Mounts
+ Wednesdays (July 27 & August 3, 10), 6 to 7:30 pm on Zoom
$100 for members; $125 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
** Package only; classes not sold separately **
Registration is required; class size is limited to 45 adults.
Led by Megan Kelley, this series is designed so people can participate through Zoom from wherever they happen to be this summer. In this four-week course, participants will learn the foundations of permaculture and how to design and create ecological landscapes filled with edible, medicinal, and native plants while gaining skills to recognize patterns in nature, regenerate soil, and reconnect with our living world. Permaculture is a whole systems design philosophy that works with nature to create a healthy, productive, regenerative garden. Come join us and discover a unique way to garden in the tropics.
+ Saturday, July 23 – 11 am to 12:30 pm at Mounts
Course Overview:
Introduction to Permaculture
The first workshop of this new summer garden series will be held live at Mounts where attendees will gain a strong foundation in the ethics and principles that define permaculture design, followed by a plant walk through the Mounts newly planted sunflower garden.
+ Wednesday, July 27 – 6 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom
The Tropical Food Forest Garden
Summer is the perfect time to begin a tropical food forest garden. This class will cover the basics of forest gardening; participants will get to know essential plants that make up the foundation of a tropical food forest garden, and gain skills to feed friends and family from backyards in the tropical urban environment. Learn how to create balanced, regenerative ecosystems by harnessing the energy of the elements like sunlight, wind, and perhaps the most important sector for a person living in our coastal community—water.
+ Wednesday, August 3 – 6 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom
Regenerative Soil Building
The foundation of all life in the garden lies in the soil. Learn the basics of building soil by using regenerative practices like composting and growing your own fertilizer. This workshop will provide practical skills to reduce local waste stream, clean up waterways, provide self-renewing fertility, and create abundance.
+ Wednesday, August 10 – 6 pm to 7:30 pm on Zoom
Holistic Garden Care
In the final workshop class, participants will learn the essentials of holistic garden care. From “pests” like iguanas to plant disease, how do we take a whole systems approach to work with nature rather than against it when challenges arise? Leave this class with a strong foundation in whole systems garden care that will bring peace of mind and a new outlook on growing and life in our place that will last a lifetime.
$250 for Mounts members, $290 for nonmembers, includes full Garden admission. (Note: an extra $50 per camper will cover extended care, 8 to 9 am, and 3 to 4 pm.)
For nature curious youngsters ages 7 to 11, this hands-on summer camp offers science-based fun and nature experiences including:
Learning how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates in Mounts’ beautiful Lake Orth
Getting a close-up, dirty-hands look at the properties of mud
Discovering the wicked, dangerous, sticky, deceptive and downright incredible adaptations plants have developed to help them survive
Attending a dissection lab for an inside look at the fascinating structures of seeds and flowers
Touring the edible gardens at Mounts and learn how to grow and nurture tasty fruits and vegetables.
For each session, young participants should bring a refillable water bottle, a healthy lunch, a hat, sunscreen, and bug repellant. Mounts will provide materials for all activities, snacks, and water for refilling bottles.
$25 for members; $35for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; tour size is limited to 25 adults
Come see what all the buzz is about. This class will cover how to become a beekeeper and things to consider before becoming one. Discover why honeybees are so important, why honeybees are struggling to survive, and what can be done to help them. Peek behind the scenes of a live bee removal and learn the facts behind swarms and swarming. Find out why and how bees make honey and how they are able to share their bounty with a hungry world. This introduction to Orchid Bees and other pollinators will also offer honey for sale and tasting and refreshments will be provided.
Bringing the awe and wonder of Easter Island to West Palm Beach is this new permanent installation of three imposing moai statues, replicas of the iconic monolithic, human figures located on Rapa Nui, Chile. Designed by artist Dennis MacDonald with great attention to authenticity and detail, each of the statues is made of solid, reinforced, poured concrete and has been stained to create a weathered appearance. The larger moai stands 20 feet tall and wears a “hat” known as pukao, two additional pukao rest on the ground.
The Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden installation is included with Garden admission:
FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $5 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.
+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Garden hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm.
About Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County:
With a mission to inspire and educate through nature, Mounts Botanical Garden is Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden. Visitors to this 16-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 6,000 species of tropical and sub-tropical plants, including Florida natives, exotic and tropical fruit trees, herbs, palms, roses, cactus, bromeliads and much more. Mounts Botanical Garden is part of the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Department, in partnership with the University of Florida and the non-profit Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden. This project is sponsored in part by The Board of County Commissioners, the Tourist Development Council, and the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (June 13, 2022) – Hosted by the City of West Palm Beach, 4thon Flagler, one of the largest Independence Day events in South Florida, will return to the West Palm Beach waterfront (along Flagler Drive between Banyan Boulevard and Fern Street) on Monday, July 4, 2022, from 6 – 10 p.m.
4th on Flagler activities will include live entertainment, the Bill Bone 5K, the Palm Beach Health Network Family Chill Zone, a Military Honor Salute, and refreshments for purchase. An 18-minute fireworks show is scheduled to ignite at 9:09 p.m., weather permitting, over the Intracoastal Waterway. Those who prefer to watch the show from the comfort of their home can tune in to a live broadcast of WPBF 25: 4TH ON FLAGLER LIVE FIREWORKS at 9 p.m.
“Set along the beautiful West Palm Beach waterfront, 4th on Flagler is packed with patriotic revelry, entertainment, food, fun and fireworks in celebration of Independence Day,” said West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James. “There is something for everybody at 4th on Flagler. I invite everyone to join us.”
“4th on Flagler is our largest single-day event of the year,” said Mary Pinak, community events manager. “This year promises to be just as festive and fun with live music, roving entertainment, holiday-themed food and drinks for purchase, and of course, our 18-minute fireworks show!”
4th on Flagler activities schedule/locations:
NewDay USA stage | Great Lawn, 100 N. Clematis Street
Live music by Reverend Barry & The Funk (funk/soul/R&B) (6 – 8:45 p.m.)
Reverend Barry & The Funk are an 8-piece funk band featuring a 3-piece horn section. This talented band features multiple Grammy-nominated musicians and is one of the fastest-rising “buzzworthy” acts in Florida.
Military Honor Salute (8:45 p.m.)
The Military Honor Salute will include remarks by Mayor Keith A. James, a live performance of the National Anthem, and the presentation of the annual Hometown Hero award.
Palm Beach Health NetworkFamily Chill Zone | Meyer Amphitheatre, 104 Datura Street
The Palm Beach Health Network Family Chill Zone will feature a DJ, kid-friendly inflatables (unlimited play available for $5) an interactive kids’ area, a face painter, and the Florida Power & Light Strolling Entertainers as they make their way throughout the event site. Roving entertainment includes a magician, stilt walkers, a juggler and more.
Post Park | 315 S. Flagler Drive
Bill Bone 5K
The 2nd annual Bill Bone 5K begins and ends at Post Park. The race begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. and proceeds will benefit the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. To register, click here.
DJ spinning live music
Blankets and chairs are recommended. Parking is available in City of West Palm Beach public parking garages for flat rates of $10 at the Banyan, Evernia and City Center garages, and $5 at the Clematis and Sapodilla garages. The Banyan and Evernia garages are closest to these events.
Summer in Paradise and 4th on Flagler event sponsors-to-date include the West Palm Beach Community Redevelopment Agency, NewDay USA, Palm Beach Health Network (Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Delray Medical Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center), Town of Palm Beach, FPL, Discover The Palm Beaches, Bill Bone 5K, Bodega Taqueria & Tequila, Jimmy John’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, WPB Magazine, WPBF 25 News, 97.9 WRMF, SUNNY 107.9, X 102.3, New Country 103.1, PARTY 96.3, Fox Sports 640 South Florida, News Talk 850 WFTL, The Palm Beach Post, Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, and Humana.
For more information about 4th on Flagler, visit wpb.org/events, call (561) 822-1515 (TTY: 800-955-8771), or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB and on Twitter and Instagram @westpalmbch.
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL. – Thanks to an outpouring of public support, Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches has won a generous 2022 State Farm Neighborhood Assist Grant for its afterschool/summer program, Project Grow.
From April 27-May 6, Project Grow and 199 other organizations rallied online support, with the top 100 vote-getters each receiving a $25,000 grant. Project Grow students and staff posted engaging videos to generate interest in the contest and Adopt-A-Family’s faithful supporters responded with thousands of votes, securing Project Grow a spot among the winners.
“A big thank you to our supporters, who always step up when we need them,” said Matthew Constantine, Adopt-A-Family Chief Executive Officer. “This grant will be an enormous help to Project Grow.”
The State Farm Review Committee selected Project Grow to be among the top 200 finalists from 4,000 organizations nationwide. Project Grow was one of 15 Florida causes to make the Top 200, and the only one in Palm Beach County. Nationwide, 88,000 people cast more than two million votes in support of their favorite causes.
Project Grow is Palm Beach County’s only afterschool/summer program specifically designed to support elementary school students who have experienced poverty and homelessness. The program focuses on academic support, emotional development, parental engagement, and life-enriching experiences. The classroom experience includes tutoring; academic advising; mental health counseling; social-emotional learning; healthy snacks; and outdoor play. The program emphasizes Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) activities that boost critical thinking, promote self-confidence, and open students’ eyes to future career paths.
To learn more about Project Grow or Adopt-A-Family’s other programs and services, or to make a donation, please visit www.adoptafamilypbc.org or call (561) 253-1361.
About Adopt-A-Family
Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches is dedicated to providing programs, services, and solutions to homeless and low-income Palm Beach County families experiencing a crisis. The organization’s mission is to strengthen families with children in their efforts to achieve stability and self-sufficiency by providing access to all-encompassing services. To achieve this mission, the agency provides housing units, an emergency shelter, rental assistance, homeless prevention services, youth educational programming, mental health services, and job coaching. To learn more about the work that Adopt-A-Family does in Palm Beach County, please visit www. aafpbc.org or contact (561) 253-1361.
Wellington is accepting donations of back-to-school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year, now through July 28th. The goal is to give local children the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.
Donations may be dropped off at the following locations.
The Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd)
Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Blvd)
Village Park (11700 Pierson Rd)
In addition to these municipal locations, several Wellington Community Partners will also be accepting supplies at the Wellington Community Foundation (12794 Forest Hill Blvd) and The Town Crier/Wellington the Magazine (12794 Forest Hill Blvd).
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
With the 2021/2022 school year coming to an end and the official start of summer just weeks away, what are kids doing to stay busy? Enter the age-old internship – an opportunity for students to work for an organization, sometimes without pay, to gain experience. But with Student ACES, a 501c3 organization dedicated to inspiring and developing high school student athletes to become men and women of character, honor and integrity through character education programs, nothing is age-old, after all the organization is just shy of 10 years of age (many would not know as they’ve impacted the lives of more than 50,000 students throughout Palm Beach, Miami-Dade and Broward counties in that short time).
Peaches and Krissy Web
Now in the third year of the internship program, this year six students ages 16-19 from The Student ACES Center in Belle Glade, commonly referred to as The SAC, will intern with the City of Belle Glade from June 13 – August 31, 2022. Via the partnership, Student ACES executive leadership and members of the City of Belle Glade identified students – more than 20 students applied and completed the interview process.
This paid internship provides students with the unique opportunity to work for the government while learning valuable life lessons and career readiness skills. Even more unique, every Friday interns are required to participate in mandatory leadership training at The SAC.
“The leadership training opportunities serve to reinforce our commitment to shaping the leaders of tomorrow,” said Buck Martinez, co-founder of Students ACES and president of ACE Leadership Group. “It’s a unique aspect of our internship program that we firmly believe has a huge impact on the lives of these children as they continue to develop.”
Once again, Student ACES is identifying opportunities to reinforce the importance of giving back to the community while also giving back to the students and their future.
“It’s all about opportunity,” recognized Krissy Webb, Executive Director of Student ACES who founded the organization in 2013 with her father, Buck Martinez. “Students at The SAC are willing to work hard and give back and this partnership with the city of Belle Glade provides students invaluable opportunities to learn and grow as they prepare for the next phase of their journey.”
Tajelia Green, now in her third year at FAMU, sees the value in this opportunity for students in the community. Tajelia (commonly referred to as Peaches) oversaw the internship program working with Student ACES. Prime example of seizing the opportunity, but first the opportunity needs to be presented and earned. Peaches is a member of the inaugural class of The SAC and has been instrumental in program design, recruitment and student relations.
TJ Moore, Student Aces
“Student ACES changed my life,” said Peaches. “This organization and all of the students and people involved mean so much to me. I’m eager to continue giving back throughout this summer and for years to come.”
TJ Moore, son of Glades Region Superintendent Angela Avery-Moore, thrived in the internship program last year with The City of Belle Glade. TJ is a constant at The SAC – he takes advantage of all that the organization has to offer; he is a role model.
Student ACES is extremely grateful for the partnership with the City of Belle Glade and the support of Robert Rease, Belle Glade City Manager.
Every year during the first week of June, Wellington Garden Club (WGC) joins with garden clubs across the country to celebrate National Garden Week, a project of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC).
This year, WGC members began National Garden Week by creating floral arrangements that were distributed to Wellington’s municipal offices, library and local businesses. WGC members are shown in the attached photos creating arrangements and distributing them to the recipients. The club also received a proclamation from the Wellington Village Council and Mayor Anne Gerwig declaring the week of June 5-11, 2022 as National Garden Week.
Maria Wolfe and Village Manager Jim BarnesMichelle Garvey, Debbie Liquori and President of WGC Maria Wolfe
