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Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host 30 Healthy, Fun & Awesome Events for Horticultural Fans of All Ages in March

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Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host 30 Healthy, Fun & Awesome Events for Horticultural Fans of All Ages in March

+ Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! – Through May 1

The Art of the Display with Joel Crippen – March 3

The Art of the Exhibit with Sean Kenney – March 3

+ Invigorating Chair Yoga – March 4, 18, 25

+ Discover Moai at Mounts Tour & Art Class – March 4, 18

+ Tai Chi at Mounts – March 5, 12, 19, 26

+ Nature Explorers with Professor Screech – March 6

+ Creative Nature Journaling – March 6

+ Wednesday Walk and Talk – March 9, 16, 23, 30

+ Qi Gong – March 9. 16, 23, 30

+ Kids Nature POP! Color Tour – March 10, 24

+ Succulents for Spring – March 12

+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – March 13

+ Awe & Wonder of Monarch Migration to Mexico – March 19

+ Your Herbal Questions Answered – March 24

+ Yoga Nidra – March 26

+ The Art of Herbal Tea Making – March 31

(West Palm Beach, FL – February 14, 2022) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 30 fun, healthy, educational, and always awesome open-air events in March.

“Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden is inviting garden enthusiasts, plant lovers, and proud ‘green-thumbers’ of all ages to come out and enjoy some of our many safe, informative and happy horticultural activities throughout February,” says Curator-Director Rochelle Wolberg. “And everybody with a determination to ‘get healthier’ will find a series of events to nurture both the body and soul.”

Through May 1

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP!

Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 p.m.)

$15 adults; $12 seniors 65+, college students and military with ID; $7 ages 6-17; FREE for MBG members and children under 6. Ticket includes full Garden admission.

Tickets available for purchase at www.mounts.org or at the gate.

Reconnect with your Inner Child. This exciting exhibition from acclaimed artist Sean Kenney made its Florida premiere at Mounts. It features over 40 sculptures made from more than 800,000 LEGO® pieces and explores the beauty of nature through highly stylized, colorful displays that stand in striking contrast with their surroundings. Produced by Imagine Exhibitions, Nature POP! blends art, science, and innovation in the display of these sculptures.

March 3

The Art of the Display with Horticulturist Joel Crippen

Thursday, 9 am to 10:30 am

$10 Members; $25 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; tour size is limited to 25 adults.

Join this informative tour with Display Garden Horticulturist Joel Crippen, who will discuss the landscape designs he created to help bring to life these fantastic Nature POP! sculptures made with LEGO bricks. His innovative designs surrounding each piece allow visitors to connect to the sculpture displays.

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

March 3

The Art of the Exhibit:

Experience Nature POP! with Artist Sean Kenney

Thursday, 11:30 am to 1 pm

$30 Members; $45 nonmembers (includes individual boxed hors d’oeurves to go and full Garden admission)

Registration is required; tour size is limited to 25 participants.

World-renowned artist Sean Kenney will lead a one of a kind tour of his award-winning exhibit, Nature POP! Come experience the joy and wonder of these colorful sculptures and reconnect with your inner child as the artist shares his creative process while touring these beautiful, thought-provoking sculptures created with over 800,000 LEGO pieces.Nature POP! illustrates the connection between all living things and the environment as well as the beauty of nature in a contemporary way.

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

March 4, 18, 25

Invigorating Chair Yoga

Fridays, 10 am to 11 am

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults.
Certified fitness/yoga instructor Hegina Rodrigues leads this series of classes designed for all abilities. Gentle movements help to increase energy, improve balance, and strengthen muscles. Instructor will be using chairs for supported sitting and standing balance positions.

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

March 4, 18,

Discover Moai at Mounts Tour and Art class

Fridays, 11:30 am to 1 pm

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; tour size is limited to 20 adults.

Take an informative guided tour of the new permanent exhibit, Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden. Discover the spiritual meaning behind these powerful statues and how connecting with the past can develop deeper connections within families, the community, and each individual. In this special class for adults, artist Hegina Rodrigues will guide participants in creating meaningful personal talismans. Refreshments will be provided. 

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

March 5, 12, 19, 26

Tai Chi at Mounts Botanical Garden

Saturdays, 11 am to 11:45 am

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 25 adults.

Originally from ancient China, Tai Chi 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 Qigong and Tai Chi.  Wear sneakers or closed comfortable shoes and loose top and pants. Bring a towel and water.

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

March 6

Nature Explorers with Professor Screech

Sunday, 10 am to 11:30 am

$7 for MBG member youth (ages 6-17); $10 for nonmember youth (ages 6-17); free for children ages 0-5 (includes full Garden admission)

Adults accompanying youth can receive up to 2 free tickets.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

All attendees are required to register. Tour size is limited to 20 people

Come explore the Garden with Professor Screech, who will take participants on a special journey through the natural world inside the Garden, inspired by Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! exhibit, featuring sculptures created with 800,000 LEGO® bricks. Learn fun facts about the Garden’s insects, animals, and plants, and create your own nature art project. This tour is designed for youth from 8 to 13, but all ages are welcome.

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

March 6

Creative Nature Journaling

Sunday, 1 pm to 2:30 pm

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults

Nature Journaling is the act of recording your experiences on this planet: your observations, perceptions, questions, facts, and phenomena. It is citizen science, it is art, it is creative, therapeutic, and fun. This workshop will be led by artist Autumn Kioti. Materials are provided, participants should feel free to bring their own journal and media.

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

March 9, 16, 23, 30

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.

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

March 9, 16, 23, 30

Qi Gong

Wednesdays, 10 am to 11 am

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size 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 will be inside, led by Roxanne Cumberland.  

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

March 10, 24

Kids Nature POP! Color Tour

Thursdays, 11 am to 12:30 pm

$7 for MBG member youth (ages 6-17); $10 for nonmember youth (ages 6-17); free for children ages 0-5. (Includes full Garden admission)

Adults accompanying youth can receive up to 2 free tickets.

Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

All attendees are required to register. Tour size is limited to 25 people.

Enjoy this fun, guided tour of Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! featuring 40+ sculptures made with 800,000 LEGO® bricks. Learn how animals use color in their everyday lives and how color affects humans, too. Create a colorful art project to take home. The tour and art project will be led by local artist Hegina Rodrigues.

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

March 12

Succulents for Spring

Saturday, 10 am to 12:30 pm

$30 Members; $35 Nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 30 adults

In this introductory class, learn how to grow succulent gems. Michael Spencer will answer questions about how to nurture, propagate, and create an environment where these stylish, gorgeous plants can thrive. Students will be able to design their own succulent arrangement to take home. All materials, including plants are included with the class.

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

March 13

Dogs’ Day in the Garden

Sunday, 9 am to 4 pm (last entry at 3 pm)

FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.

This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your beloved pooch to 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.

March 19

The Awe and Wonder of Monarch Migration to Mexico

Saturday, 11 am to 12:30 pm

$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 30 adults

This travelogue with Ruth & Dan O’Connell will interest lifelong learners…and anyone who loves Butterflies. Come listen and learn about the monarch butterfly’s migration to Mexico—what a monumental and amazing journey this is for a tiny butterfly. The O’Connells will discuss their visit to Mexico during the migration and share some fascinating butterfly facts. Refreshments will be served.

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

March 24

Your Herbal Questions Answered!

Thursday, 10 am to 11 am

FREE for MBG members and children under 6; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.

Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults

Who doesn’t love chocolate? Did you know eating chocolate can increase overall happiness? Walk to the Herb Garden of Wellbeing, see the Cacao Tree, and discover why chocolate makes people feel better. Also, find out which plant can make bitter food taste sweet, which herbs make the best teas and more. Herb expert Ingrid Menz will lead this informative tour of the Herb Garden and answer all herb related questions. Find out what’s happening in one of Mounts’ favorite Gardens. Class meets at the entrance.

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

March 26

Yoga Nidra

Saturday, 10 am to 11 am

$10 members; $15 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 20 adults

Yoga Nidra (also known as yogic sleep) is a powerful healing relaxation practice of self-care for mind, body, and spirit. Practicing Yoga Nidra can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, release tension, and deepen awareness; allowing people to connect with their authentic selves. This is a deeply centering experience and a perfect way to start a busy day. This class will be held inside of the Exhibit Hall. No physical yoga or meditation experience is necessary. Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher Heather Berg will instruct. Here are some tips before taking this class:

+ Come a bit early, so you are relaxed and not frazzled from the drive.

+ Wear comfortable clothes and bring a pair of socks or a light shirt to keep warm

+ Bring a towel or small pillow to support the neck or back if you have trouble lying on a mat.

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

March 31

The Art of Herbal Tea Making

Thursday, 10 am to 11:30 am

$7 members; $15 nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)

Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults

In The Herb Garden of Wellbeing at Mounts, herb expert Ingrid Menz will teach about using herbs, flowers, roots, seeds, and barks to make healthy herbal teas. Learn about the origins of the common teas and their many benefits. Ms. Menz will advise on how to source, dry, and store herbs, and Special Projects Manager April Krebs will assist in blending unique herbal teas using dried herbs, citrus peels, and flowers to take home. Class meets at the entrance.

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

Also available to visit in March 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; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors 65+, college students, and military with ID; $7 for children 6-17. Ticket includes full Garden admission.

+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.

Garden hours are Tuesday-Sunday, 9 am to 4 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 5,000 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.

Sean Kenney’s Nature POP! Art with LEGO® Bricks at Mounts – Zebra   (Through May 8)

February, 2022 – AW in Pictures

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February, 2022 – AW in Pictures
The Great Charity Challenge took place on February 5, 2022, resulting in 1.7 million dollars in prize money for over 30 local charities. Photo by Lois Spatz.
Mindfulness coach Akai Jackson will speak at the Mandel Public Library on February 20th.
CK Polo and LaFe Polo played for the 2022 Ylvisaker Cup championship on the stadium field. Photo by Alan Fabricant.
Happening February 26th from 11am to 6pm.

Read It Write It Festival on Feb. 26th

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Read It Write It Festival on Feb. 26th

Read It Write It Festival Announces Inaugural date in Boynton Beach, FL

Boynton Beach, FL – We are excited to announce the inaugural Read It Write It Book and Writing Festival is taking place on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at the Boynton Beach Mall.

This one-day event aims to bring local authors of all ages together to celebrate their love of literacy and the craft of the written word. Authors of all ages are encouraged to participate. We intend to help bring more attention to locally established authors, as well as new budding authors.

This is a family-friendly book festival that is free for the public to attend. It’s an all-day event, starting at 11 a.m. that will include: writing workshops/panels, poetry readings and conclude at 6 p.m. with a literary costume contest. Writing panels will feature participating authors talking about the writing process, writing certain genres, and all things writing-related. Our poetry reading is open to new and experienced poets.

The literary character costume contest will encourage people to dress as their favorite character from their favorite book and prizes will be awarded.

Author tables are $60 for Adult Authors including an eight-foot table, chair, and table cloth. If you have any questions or are interested in getting an Author or Vendor Table, please contact Heidi Hess at heidicreates01@gmail.com

Win a Trip to Israel

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Win a Trip to Israel

WIN A FLIGHT AND 3-NIGHT STAY IN ISRAEL

HADASSAH’S HELPING HANDS:

OUTFITTING OUR PEDIATRIC FUTURE

Hadassah Florida is proud to offer Florida residents, the exciting opportunity to purchase prize drawing tickets to win a flight to Israel (up to $2500 value) and a 3-night stay at Jerusalem’s Inbal Hotel. Prize drawing tickets are $100 per ticket. Only 400 tickets are available for purchase until May 2, 2022. Sponsored by Israel’s fashion designer ALEMBIKA and Boca Express Travel.

 Please click on this link to purchase prize drawing tickets:

https://events.hadassah.org/HelpingHands

100% of proceeds go to Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem’s Pediatric Bay Project.

League of Women Voters of PBC Events

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League of Women Voters of PBC Events

League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County to Host Four Free Zoom Events in February & March

Penny Sales Tax Update – February 16

Environmental Pollutants vs. Human Health:

And the winner is… – February 24

New Member Online Orientation – March 12

Gun Crisis in Florida & America – March 29

(West Palm Beach, FL – February 11, 2022) The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County (LWVPBC)today invited concerned adults to four timely, informative, and FREE Zoom events in February and March:

Wednesday, February 16 at Noon

Hot Topic Discussion:

Penny Sales Tax Update

Guest Speaker:

Sherry Brown, Director of Palm Beach County’s Office of Financial Management and Budget, who will discuss the impact of the penny sales tax increase, both now and going forward. She has worked in Governmental Finance since 1996, including 16 years for the City of West Palm Beach and, since 2012, for Palm Beach County, where she is responsible for the County’s $6 billion budget, fixed assets, debt management, collections, contract development, etc.

Link to Register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mmRUoa3OQ1uk0XHExA0Fvw

Thursday, February 24 at 7 pm

Spotlight Event

Environmental Pollutants vs. Human Health:

And the winner is….

Co-hosted by the Sierra Club Loxahatchee Group and the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County, this panel presentation will include:

+ Ankush Bansal, MD is a traveling hospitalist board certified in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and is currently Voluntary Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Florida International University in Miami. The Governor-Elect of the Florida Chapter of the American College of Physicians. Dr. Bansal is the -founder and co-chair of Florida Clinicians for Climate Action, co-founder of Climate Reality Project Palm Beach (now part of the Boca chapter), a board member of the Florida Physicians for Social Responsibility, a COP participant with the Global Climate & Health Alliance, and a Climate for Health Ambassador. His professional interests are preventive medicine through lifestyle change and climate change. Based in Delray Beach, he is the 2021 Physician “Hero” for the Palm Beach County Medical Society.

+ Patrick Ferguson, Esq. has been the Organizing Representative for Sierra Club’s Stop Sugar Field Burning Campaign since June 2016. An attorney who received his law degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Law in 2015, he was engaged in private general practice and local activism for numerous environmental and progressive causes in the Broward County area prior to joining the Sierra Club.

+ Anthony L. Pearson-Shaver, MD is the Director of the Pediatric Residency Program at The Children’s Hospital at Palms West and Chair and Clinical Professor at Nova Southeastern University’s Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, trained as a Pediatric Critical Care Fellow at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, and spent 26 years at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University where he served in several senior positions in Pediatric Medicine. He was the Thomas B. and Doris E. Black Professor and Chair of Pediatrics at Mercer University School of Medicine, Medical Director of the Children’s Hospital Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia, and has authored scholarly articles for various publications. 

+ Howard Simon, Ph.D. is a Board member of the Florida Policy Institute and was formerly the longest serving state director for the American Civil Liberties Union. A CCNY graduate, he earned a Ph.D. in legal and political philosophy from the University of Minnesota. At the ACLU, he helped draft the constitutional amendment to restore the right to vote, challenged restrictions on voter registration and efforts to restrict early and Sunday voting, and helped secure passage of the Fair Districts Amendments curbing partisan Gerrymandering. Following his retirement from the ACLU, Dr. Simon created the Clean Okeechobee Waters Foundation to work with biomedical scientists and physicians who have linked toxins produced by harmful algae blooms to neurological diseases, including ALS and Alzheimer’s.

Moderated by Brent Schillinger, MD, co-chair of LWVPBC’s Health Committee. A past president of the Palm Beach County Medical Society who currently chairs the society’s Opioid Healthcare Response Initiative, he received his MD at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.  He has chaired the Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs for both the Palm Beach County Medical Society and the Florida Medical Association, represents the medical community on the Palm Beach Ethics Coalition and serves as vice chair of the Florida Policy Institute a nonpartisan think tank that focuses on the fiscal impact of education, affordable housing, food supply, and health care issues. He holds clinical academic appointments at Nova Southeastern University, Florida Atlantic University, and the University of Miami.

Link to Connect:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84141526298?pwd=RmJsenpBa0lYV1hsbU1Pc2JaZzRIdz09#success

Saturday, March 12 at 10:30 am

New Member Online Orientation

Targeted to both new LWVPBC members and those thinking about joining, this Zoom event is for anyone interested in knowing more about the League’s work on such critical issues as the environment, civics education, voting rights, gun safety, voter services, education, health care, and the national popular vote. There will also be special presentations on the nonprofit, nonpartisan organization’s ongoing efforts on behalf of voter protection, as well as diversity and equity.

Link to Register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodu-hqjsjGNbJGHWdmKFpSF_HJTH_q3Im

Tuesday, March 29 at 2 pm

Spotlight Event

The Gun Crisis in Florida and the United States

Presented by LWVPBC’s Gun Safety Issue Group

Guest Speaker:

Tom Gabor is an internationally recognized criminologist and sociologist will discuss the myths and misunderstandings about guns and gun violence. Through his books, articles, and presentations, he makes the gun crisis easy to comprehend while offering positive action steps that concerned people can take.

Link to Register:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UqGO4EksSLinXC3uH-5CAw

Note: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

About the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County:

The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County is a nonpartisan political organization of women and men of all ages and backgrounds, encouraging informed and active participation in government through education and advocacy. The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. For more information, please visit www.lwvpbc.org or 

www.facebook.com/lwvpbc.

Buck Off Challenge to Benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight war veterans

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Buck Off Challenge to Benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight war veterans

Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory at the Buck Off

From youngsters to adults, the Buck Off is a fun and family-friendly competition

Wellington, FL (February 9, 2022) – Southeast Florida Honor Flight is ready to fly
again.
Helping the non-profit group get back into the air is the popular AmberWay
Equine Buck Off Challenge, a family-friendly, mechanical bull-riding competition
on Friday, March 18 on the boardwalk at the original Wellington Community
Center.
Four-person teams compete in the AmberWay Equine Buck Off Challenge, where
individual rides are scored by a panel of celebrity judges and totaled to determine
the winning team. Riders are scored on their ability to stay on the bull while
keeping one hand in the air at all times and the style of the ride. Higher scores
may be achieved for character, team “spirit” and costumes. Prizes are awarded to
the top three teams. The entry fee is $100 per team.
A limited number of individual VIP reserved seats are available for $75 per person
or $750 per table. VIP tickets includes dinner and a cash bar. General
admission/unreserved seating tickets are $15 each.
To register a team or purchase tickets, visit www.honorflightsefl.org/events.
The AmberWay Equine Buck Off Challenge benefits the Stuart-based Southeast
Florida Honor Flight, an all-volunteer, 501c3 non-profit organization that flies
World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War veterans from Palm Beach
International to Washington, D.C. four times a year free of charge to visit the
memorials built to honor their service and sacrifices.

Each flight costs about $120,000, according to chairman Janet Hoose. The next
flights are scheduled for April 9 and May 21.
The AmberWay Equine Buck Off Challenge is being co-sponsored by the Village of
Wellington. Other major sponsors include philanthropists Sanjiv Sharma and
Nadine Allen of Highland Beach, Madison Sport Horses, Peninsula Trucking, Vitas
Healthcare, IDA Development, Bolay, IDA Farm, Carl Schachter with Northwestern
Mutual and Professional Bank.
“Wellington is honored to co-sponsor the 2022 Buck Off Challenge,” said
Wellington Assistant Village Manager Ed De La Vega. “Wellington supports
community-based programs and events that enrich the lives of youth, adults and
seniors. This unique event, in particular, is a great way to bring the community
together to bring awareness of the Honor Flight of Southeast Florida and all they
do for our veterans.”    
 
The Southeast Florida Honor Flight is a day devoted to honoring the local men and
women who served our country in conflicts around the globe. For the veterans, it
is a day to reflect on those heroes that never came home, on connecting with
fellow military compatriots, on the fact that America has not forgotten them. For
everyone else, it is day focused on thanking these courageous men and women
for serving our nation, for stepping up when the world needed them most and for
helping to preserve our freedom and way of life.
AmberWay Equine is a well-respected and full-service equestrian business that
supplies top-quality products, construction management and owner’s
representation for private facilities, show barns, and competition venues
throughout the United States. A key component to the company’s success is their
superior customer service and ability to provide clients with assistance from
conception to installation.
The AmberWay Equine Buck Off Challenge is a fundraising event started by
Wellington’s Bobbi Rottman of Eques Solutions, which primarily specializes in
bringing the equestrian community and businesses together. Rottman and her
team started this event almost 10 years ago and the last four years Southeast

Florida Honor Flight has been the beneficiary. They spend months going over
every detail to make sure Southeast Florida Honor Flight receives enormous
support from the community.
“This is one of my favorite events because it combines a fun atmosphere with
such an important cause,” said Rottman. “The support from the community
continues to grow and the veterans who attend are treated like the heroes they
are.”
For more information about Southeast Florida Honor Flight, visit
www.honorflightsefl.org or www.facebook.com/honorflight or call 1-855-FLYAVET
(1-855-359-2838)

Photo by Alex Stark/Eques Solutions

American Humane First To Serve

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American Humane First To Serve

Good afternoon!

American Humane has launched its annual Hero Dog Awards® campaign, and the public are encouraged to nominate and vote for their favorite furry friends in a handful of categories (Law Enforcement and Detection; Military; Therapy; Service; Shelter; Search and Rescue; Guide and Hearing). Nominations are being accepted now through March 16.

American Humane has offices in Palm Beach, FL and Washington, DC.

Photo credit: Boone, 2021 Winner of the Hero Dog Awards (American Humane)

6TH ANNUAL JUDY LEVIS KRUG BOCA RATON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER KICKS-OFF MY FESTIVAL, MY WAY

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6TH ANNUAL JUDY LEVIS KRUG BOCA RATON JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY THE LEVIS JCC SANDLER CENTER KICKS-OFF MY FESTIVAL, MY WAY

Hybrid Film Festival Is Premiere Destination for Audiences and Film Community Alike

Boca Raton, FL – (Jan. 31, 2022) – Launched six years ago, the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival (BRJFF), presented by the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC Sandler Center (Levis JCC Sandler Center), is now considered one of the largest Jewish/Israeli Film Festivals in the country. My Festival, My Way, which runs from February 27 through March 20, is widening access beyond county lines and creating a flexible experience by screening over 80 films both in-person and virtually. Audiences will enjoy a broad array of short and feature length films and documentaries from around the globe, Q&A sessions, and appearances by notable film industry guests. In-person films will be shown at the Cinemark Palace in Boca Raton, Movies of Delray, and Beifield Auditorium at the Levis JCC Sandler Center.

“We are so grateful to loyal supporters like Levis JCC Grand Benefactor Judy Levis Krug who combined her passion for giving back to the community and her love of cinema and storytelling to help create this program,” said Stephanie Owitz, Levis JCC Sandler Center Director of Arts, Culture and Learning. “She remains an integral part of presenting this Festival each year and has inspired others to support as well.” Recently, a generous gift from Billi & Bernie Marcus enabled the Festival to expand, offering Jewish-themed film programming year-round.

“While the way we operate today’s Festival may have changed, our goal remains steadfast,” said Wendy Honig, BRJFF Artistic Director. “We are dedicated to engaging with our audience and expanding their understanding of the Jewish experience and culture, through the diverse perspectives portrayed through our hand-selected films.”

The three-week Festival is anchored by a special guest appearance by famed fashion designer Elie Tahari, who visits on February 23 for a kick-off event in celebration of his documentary, “The United States of Elie Tahari,” directed and produced by David Serero. Other not to be missed films include The Automat, Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen, Rose, Persian Lessons, and Image of Victory.

“The Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival now attracts upwards of 3,000 attendees each year and has become a highly-anticipated community event, as well as a respected collaboration with the screening committee, filmmakers, directors, and the film community at-large,” said Lesley Rich, BRJFF Program Director.

A full program guide including dates, showtimes, trailers, a synopsis of each film, Q&A’s and special events are available on bocajff.org. Film packages and Festival Passes are also available for purchase online and range from $59 to $540. As a bonus, all pass holders will receive access to “A Day of Shorts” Program for free. All films can be enjoyed for up to 72 hours after its scheduled time and can be viewed on various platforms by downloading the Eventive TV app which is available on Apple TV, Roku, Firestick and Chromecast, among others. 

The Levis JCC Sandler Center takes the health and safety of all of its guests very seriously. COVID-19 protocols are strictly observed. Visit levisjcc.org/culture/ for the most current updates.

For more information, contact Lisa Barash at lisab@bocafed.org or call 561-558-2514. The Levis JCC Sandler Center is located at 21050 95th Avenue S. in Boca Raton. 

About the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival 

The mission of the Judy Levis Krug Boca Raton Jewish Film Festival is to provide the newest, most stimulating and thought-provoking films that encourage audiences to expand their awareness and understanding of the Jewish world and engage in dialogue to explore the many diverse perspectives portrayed by the films presented. Due to the generous support from donors Billi & Bernie Marcus, the Festival has been able to expand, offering year-round Jewish-themed film programming.

About the Levis JCC Sandler Center
The Levis JCC’s Phyllis & Harvey Sandler Center, which highlights renowned talent from artists and actors to authors and so much more, gives adults of all ages and faiths an opportunity to connect with others who share similar interests in continuing education, travel and social events. Learn more at levisjcc.org/culture.

The Arc Receives $10,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

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The Arc Receives $10,000 Grant From the National Endowment for the Arts

Riviera Beach, Fla. (February 7, 2022) – The Arc of Palm Beach County will receive $10,000 to help people with developmental disabilities share their creativity. The National Endowment for the Arts honored The Arc with a Challenge America award to fund the MyArtLife project. The program will create virtual and in-person art lessons for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and showcase their artistic talents to the larger community. 

“Access to high-quality arts and cultural activities helps individuals to thrive, providing an outlet for the expression of thoughts, emotions, and creativity,” said Kimberly McCarten, The Arc’s president and CEO. “The Arc’s mission is to change the conversation around disabilities, and we are embracing innovative ways to do just that. Art helps us to achieve an appreciation of other’s unique qualities and perspectives, building acceptance and inclusion. We are honored to receive buy-in from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of this vision.”

MyArtLife will provide professional art instruction in different mediums. The finished artwork will be shared with the public through an online art gallery. The project aims to create recognition for people with disabilities as significant contributors to the arts and society at large. MyArtLife will enrich this historically marginalized community and foster opportunities for individuals to flourish.

“The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support arts projects like this one from The Arc of Palm Beach County that help support the community’s creative economy,” said NEA Acting Chair Ann Eilers. “The Arc is among the organizations nationwide that are using the arts as a source of strength, a path to well-being, and providing access and opportunity for people to connect and find joy through the arts.”

The National Endowment for the Arts is an independent federal agency that supports exemplary arts projects. Its funding gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creativity.

About The Arc of Palm Beach County

The Arc is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and accepted.

Evan Johnson-Blake, Artisan at The Arc of Palm Beach County
Artwork by Artisans at The Arc of Palm Beach County

Mindfulness Coach Akai Jackson

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Mindfulness Coach Akai Jackson

America’s Favorite Mindfulness Coach Comes to Mandel Public Library in West Palm Beach on February 20th, 2022

West Palm Beach, FL. – After years of trauma, changes, and stress brought about by the pandemic, Akai Jackson is coming to Mandel Public Library on February 20th 2 PM-3 PM, to teach the power of mindfulness on healthy coping and give actionable techniques to achieve wellness and growth to an auditorium of attendees. Seating is limited. 

Akai Jackson, C.E.O. of I Excel Today

Akai Jackson, C.E.O. of I Excel Today, has dedicated his career to helping people create permanent success and growth through mindset shifts. The longtime social entrepreneur’s dynamic approach to health and wellness is the byproduct of formal education, life experience as a decorated athlete, and his own personal journey with mindfulness and growth. Akai earned the title America’s Favorite Mindfulness Coach by BurnAlong– a leading corporate wellness platform– for his transformative, yet gentle, approach toward change. Akai’s work has been featured at organizations such as George Mason University, Club Industry’s Executive Summit, University of Michigan, and now, West Palm Beach, Florida. 

“Most of us realize things are different now. The pandemic forced changes upon us, some for the better and some for the worse, but many changes nonetheless. A byproduct of those rapid changes is increased stress, anxiety, and isolation. Emotions begin with the mind, and healthy coping of those emotions is vital now more than ever,” said Jackson.

Beyond bringing to light how common and serious experiencing chronic stress, anxiety, and having an activated fight or flight response, registrants will learn actionable steps that can be implemented immediately. Tools such as curated affirmations, settling the conscious and subconscious mind, and how to begin to think differently will be taught. Participants will also receive a free journal with clear instructions on how to use the journal, intending on helping you get to know yourself deeper.  

“People need practical tools that are accessible and within reach. Acknowledging that these emotions exist isn’t enough. We need to counter them, or they will keep us from growing in our physical, mental, emotional, and professional health,” Jackson added. 

The Mandel Public Library is the oldest in Palm Beach County, located at 411 Clematis St., West Palm Beach, FL 33401, situated in the trendy robust heart of downtown. The community hub prides itself on bringing classes and workshops that are timely, quality, and of self-improvement. 

For more information or to reserve your spot to “Excel in Your Excellence,” please visit: wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-868-7701or visit www.ixl.today to learn more about Akai Jackson or the I.X.L. program. Tickets are free to the public but registration is first come first serve. 

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Akai Jackson is the C.E.O of I Excel Today– a personal development agency that curates individualized mindset shift programs that transform clients from existing to excelling in their physical, mental, and financial health. Connect further at 407.701.8232 or online at www.ixl.today.

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