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Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 24 Healthy, Fun & Eco-Focused Events in July

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Mounts Botanical Garden to Host 24 Healthy, Fun & Eco-Focused Events in July

+ Tai Chi Classes – July 1, 9, 16, 23, 30

+ Watercolor Classes – July 5, 12, 19, 26

+ Wednesday Walk and Talk – July 6, 13, 20, 27

+ Qi Gong Classes – July 6, 13, 20, 27

+ Can You Stand the Heat?

Plants That Love Florida Summers – July 8

+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – July 10

+ Garden Explorers Summer Camp 1– July 11-15

+ 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 Rochelle Wolberg.

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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 5, 12, 19, 26

Watercolor Classes

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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 6, 13, 20, 27

Wednesday Walk and Talk

Wednesdays, 8:30 am to 9:30 am

$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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 6, 13, 20, 27

Qi Gong Classes

Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am

$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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 8

Can You Stand the Heat?

Plants that Love Florida Summers

Thursday, 10 am to 11:30 am

$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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 10

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)

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.

+ For all Dogs’ Day rules, please visit www.mounts.org/dogs-day.

July 11-15

Garden Explorers Summer Camp: Week 1

Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm

$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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 23, 27 (& August 3, 10)

Regenerative Gardening in the Tropics

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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 25-29

Garden Explorers Summer Camp 2: Week 2

Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm

$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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

July 30

Bee Culture:

The Amazing Adventures of Bees & Beekeeping

Saturday, 10 am to Noon

$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.

To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/2022-07

Also available to visit in July 2022:

Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden

Located in the Tropical Forest Garden

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.

**Megan Kelley, Regenerative Gardening** (July 23, 27)
*(Photo courtesy of Megan Kelley)*

**oanna Diamond, Bee Culture** (July 30)
*(Photo courtesy of Joanna Diamond)*

4th on Flagler announcement

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June 18, 2022

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WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. (June 13, 2022) – Hosted by the City of West Palm Beach, 4^thon 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.

4^th 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, 4^th 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 4^th on Flagler. I invite everyone to join us.”

“4^th 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!”

4^th 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 2^nd 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 4^th 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 4^th 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.

Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Wins $25,000 Neighborhood Assist Grant

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June 18, 2022

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Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches Wins $25,000 Neighborhood Assist Grant

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 Announces Supply Drive for Back To School Items

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June 16, 2022

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Wellington Announces Supply Drive for Back To School Items

Wellington is accepting donations of back-to-school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year, now through July 28^th. 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).

Supplies Needed
Notebooks
Binders
Pencils
Pens
Markers
Crayons
Composition books
Glue sticks

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.

Schools out for summer, but ACES interns are in

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Schools out for summer, but ACES interns are in

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).

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.

“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.

To learn more about Student ACES, visit https://studentacesforleadership.com/.

Celebrating National Garden Week

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June 16, 2022

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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 Barnes

Michelle Garvey, Debbie Liquori and President of WGC Maria Wolfe

LIMITED SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT ARMORY ART CENTER 2022 SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE THROUGH JULY 29

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June 14, 2022

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LIMITED SPACES STILL AVAILABLE AT ARMORY ART CENTER 2022 SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE THROUGH JULY 29

Painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, digital media, and more – for kids aged 6 – 17

The Armory Art Center has limited spaces in its 2022 Summer Camp Experience running through July 29th. Juniors (Ages 6 to 12) may enroll for week-long sessions titled Welcome to the Jungle, Medieval Times, Around the World, The Ocean Blue, Bugs and Botanicals, Pop Art, Frida’s World, Architects and Builders and Cartoon Adventures. Teen week classes (Ages 13 to 17) will include Sewing 101, Digital/Drone Photography, Ceramics, Accessory Design, Jewelry Making, Printmaking, Animation, Street Art, Fashion Design and Illustration and Costume Design.

Summer Art Experience offers the opportunity for children and teens to create, learn, and mix for an exciting week filled with high-quality art education, hands-on exploration of various and diverse creative techniques and opportunities to sharpen skills and tap new interests. The Armory Art Center provides highly dedicated and talented faculty, staff, and young artists in an environment focused on the exchange of artistic skills, ideas, and aesthetics. Most instructors have a master’s degree in art and/or education, and all have cleared a background check.

“We are so excited about the chance to provide more amazing summer camp experiences, with a team of instructors and staff dedicated to fostering the development of young artists in our community,” said Dr. Tom Pearson, Chief Executive Officer of the Armory Art Center.

All camps will take place at the Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Early and after care will be available for an additional fee. Visit armoryart.org/youthartcamps/ or call (561) 832-1776 for pricing and more information. Registration is now open.

Exciting weekly themes offered to Junior campers aged 6 – 12 are:
June 6 – 10: Medieval Times
June 13 – 17: Around the World
July 20 – 24: The Ocean Blue
July 27 – July 1: Bugs and Botanicals
July 5 – 8: The Ancient World (No camp July 4 – Tuition $216)
July 11 – 15: Frida’s World
July 18 – 22: Architects and Builders
July 25 – 29: Cartoon Adventures

Tuition: $270/week

Extended Care Hours offered: 7:45AM – 8:30AM $8/day or $40/week; 5:00 – 5:30PM $8/day or $40 per week.; Morning and Afternoon $16/day or $80/week. Price includes all siblings; *Some weeks may include field trips for an additional charge.

Exciting weekly themes offered to Teen campers aged 13 – 17 are:
June 6 – 10: Ceramics / Digital Photo & Drone Photography
June 13 – 17: Accessory Design / Digital Photo & Drone Photography
June 20 – 24: Jewelry Making/Printmaking
June 27 – July 1: Animation/Street Art
July 5 – 9: Fashion Design and Illustration/Printmaking (No camp July 4, Tuition $256)
July 11 – 15: Fashion Design/Street Art
July 18 – 22: Costume Design/Printmaking
July 25 – 29: Animation/Street Art

Tuition: $320/week

Extended Care Hours offered: 7:45AM – 8:30AM $8/day or $40/week; 5:00 – 5:30PM $8/day or $40 per week.; Morning and Afternoon $16/day or $80/week. Price includes all siblings; *Some weeks may include field trips for an additional charge.

Art Connects: Across the Ages – Lighthouse ArtCenter Hosts Meet the Artists Reception

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June 14, 2022

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LIGHTHOUSE ARTCENTER HOSTS “MEET THE ARTISTS RECEPTION” FOR ART CONNECTS: ACROSS THE AGES ON JUNE 16

Meet the artists from Lighthouse ArtCenter’s newest exhibition, “Art Connects: Across the Ages,” on Thursday, June 16, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469. “Art Connects: Across the Ages” (running through August 6) features contemporary glass sculpture by world-renowned sculptors Chihuly, Lino, and Vallien; evocative wooden wall “CONSTRUCTS” by Artist Tom Casmer; original illustrations from bestselling “Fancy Nancy” children’s book series by Robin Priess Glasser; original illustrations from two of Author/Illustrator Roxie Munro latest award-winning children’s books; and Bryan Ballinger’s playful plastic 3D Faulty Dogs. The public is invited to meet two exhibiting artists, Tom Casmer and Roxie Munro, while enjoying the stunning art and the ArtCenter’s signature hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Admission is free for members and a $5 donation for nonmembers. For more information, visit lighthousearts.org.

“Learn about Tom Casmer’s inspiration for his hand-milled wooden CONSTRUCTS that contrast with sculpted glass pieces from a preeminent private collection in our Spencer Gallery,” says Curator Janeen Mason. “In the Shorr Gallery, meet Roxie Munro, whose award-winning nonfiction children’s books are available for signing. Her original illustrations are showcased along with illustrations from the popular Fancy Nancy series by Robin Priess Glasser.”

Tom Casmer was raised in the Midwest and studied at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, earning a BA Degree in Fine Art/Drawing and Painting. He later studied Design and Illustration, earning a BFA at the School of the Associated Arts (College of Visual Arts), also in St. Paul. Casmer has served on the faculties of the College of Visual Arts and Brown College in Minnesota and the Ringling College of Art + Design in Sarasota, Florida. Over his career, he has also worked as an Illustrator/Designer both in-house and as a freelance artist. The shapes and forms of his high relief wood sculptures are reminiscent of Louise Nevelson and influenced by machines, diagrams, blueprints, and schematics which become the underlying themes in his work. These CONSTRUCTS are hand-milled with deep textural relief using a variety of sustainable woods.

Author and Illustrator Roxie Munro, visiting from Manhattan, has written and illustrated more than 45 award-winning nonfiction and concept children’s books and has 14 New Yorker magazine covers published. On exhibition are her original illustrations from “Dive In” and “Anteaters, Bats and Boas” and a selection of her New Yorker cover illustrations. Munro’s illustrations from both “Dive In” (2020) and “Anteaters, Bats & Boas” (2021) are exhibited in a colorful segmented mural. The illustrations are true-to-size sea creatures and rainforest animals living in their colorful ecosystems. “Anteaters, Bats & Boas” was recently awarded Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the Year 2022 and was recognized by American Scientist as one of the Top 12 STEM Books for children. Munro will be available for questions and book signings.

Bowl For Kids’ Sake

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June 14, 2022

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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS HAD A BIG FINISH AT THEIR BOWL FOR KIDS’ SAKE EVENT

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West Palm Beach, Fla. (Monday, June 13, 2022)- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held a bowling fundraiser called Bowl for Kids’ Sake on Saturday, June 5^th at Greenacres Bowl.

The not-for-profit celebrated 35 years in 2021 and has brought the community together to raise awareness, and donations while having fun. With offices in Palm Beach and Marin counties, this chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters meets the needs of the community by providing one-to-one mentoring and to empower every kid to graduate with a plan for their future.

Bowl for Kids’ Sake was a fundraiser where teams created fun team names, dressed in theme/color, and set out to raise lots of money while some won prizes for their efforts. All participants had fun at the bowling party to celebrate. There were over twenty bowling teams and over one hundred bowlers from the local business community, and public.

“We are excited and grateful for our sponsors and the community who have signed up to support Bowl for Kids’ Sake, our premier fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters in Palm Beach County. It was a wonderful day of fun, pizza, and prizes. All funds raised will go towards programs including literacy, career development, and community mentoring” says Yvette Acevedo, CEO.

Event sponsors include: The Wawa Foundation, FPL, Florida Crystals, Eckler Foundation, Inc., Guardian Recovery Network, Haynes Scaffolding & Supply, Inc., Adams Coogler, P.A., Kelly Kronenberg, and Duffy’s Sports Grill. A special thank you to our Bowl for Kids’ Sake Volunteers: Kristy Shore, Andrew Leace, Colleen Mitchell, Carlos Salinas, Marisa Pisani, and Riley Wiltz.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties:
BBBS provides children facing adversity aged 6-17 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role models. Since 1986 the organization has provided mentors to children in Martin County, and since July 2010 in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County organization in 2007 as one of the thirty-five best performing agencies nationwide. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.

Interfaith Rally

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June 13, 2022

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An Interfaith Rally to Address Gun Violence

Photos by Carol Porter

An Interfaith rally was held in memory of recent victims of gun violence at Al Tawad Mosque in Lantana on Friday, May 27. Another event in memory of victims to gun violence and in honor of D Day also was held on Sunday, June 5 at the Rubin Memorial in Boynton Beach. State Senator Tina Polsky and other dignitaries spoke at the event in Boynton. The service was sponsored by the Temple of Understanding, Rubin Memorial Chapel and others. Rabbi Barry Silver, and other members of the faith community, spoke at both events.