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Florida League of Cities Announces 2021 Youth Council Video Competition Winners

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Florida League of Cities Announces 2021 Youth Council Video Competition Winners

Florida League of Cities Announces 2021 Youth Council Video Competition Winners

Gulf Breeze, Sanford and Wellington youth councils win statewide competition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Brittni Johnsen

bjohnsen@flcities.com / 850.701.3652

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida League of Cities (FLC), the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments, today announced the winners of the 2021 Municipal Youth Council Video Competition. The goal of the competition is to provide a way for Florida’s youth councils to showcase their ideas, creativity and commitment to their communities.

The 2021 Municipal Youth Council Video Competition winners are:

  • City of Gulf Breeze Municipal Youth Council
  • City of Sanford Mayor’s Youth Council
  • Village of Wellington Youth Council

“It’s incredible seeing how engaged these students are,” said FLC President Phillip Walker, Commissioner for the City of Lakeland. “Not only are they actively involved with their local government, but they’re also identifying local problems and finding local solutions to solve them. If this is any indication of what’s to come for Florida’s cities, towns and villages, our future looks bright. Congratulations to this year’s competition winners!”

This year’s video competition asked councils to decide the most critical youth issue they’d like to address in the coming year, focusing on how young people can be part of the solution and how their local government and community can work together to resolve the issue being addressed.

Municipal youth councils are special councils that typically serve as an advisory board to the local government. They are composed of high school students within the city and are sometimes referred to as youth corps, teen advisory boards or mayor’s youth councils.

Winners will be showcased on the League’s website and social media platforms, be recognized in the League’s Quality Cities magazine and receive a monetary award and a plaque.

Additional information on the winning videos will be available on FLC’s website at flcities.com/youthcouncils.

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Founded in 1922, the Florida League of Cities is the united voice for Florida’s municipal governments. Its goals are to promote local self-government and serve the needs of Florida’s cities, which are formed and governed by their citizens. The League believes in “Local Voices Making Local Choices,” which focuses on the impact citizens and city leaders have in improving Florida’s communities. For more information, visit flcities.com.

Christmas for Kids of Big Brothers Big Sisters

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Christmas for Kids of Big Brothers Big Sisters

CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY TO KIDS OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
IN PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES BY MACY’S

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

West Palm Beach, FLA. (Monday, December 20, 2021) – Macy’s, a supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties held a private holiday experience with over 150 kids across all Macy’s locations in December.

A holiday tradition like no other, BBBS kids were invited to a Macy’s store from Boca Raton, Wellington, Palm Beach Gardens, Boynton Beach, and Jensen Beach to participate in a magical morning with their families and Big Brother/Sister. Kids received a Santa hat, holiday mask and a $50 gift card to shop before the store opened to the public. Next, they had breakfast where they wrote letters to Santa, made arts and crafts, and put them into the Macy’s mailbox.

Macy’s at the Mall at Wellington Green. Photo by BBBS.

For every letter written to Santa, Macy’s will donate to the Make-a Wish America up to 1 million dollars. The kids went on a shopping spree to find gifts for their families. As a thank you, Macy’s was presented with a special BBBS ornament to put on their tree at the store.

“As many of our families are still recovering from effects of the pandemic, this event allowed the children to enjoy the holiday magic at Macy’s. They were grateful to be invited to this wonderful experience” said CEO, Yvette Flores-Acevedo of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties.

About Macy’s
For more than 160 years, Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., has served generations at every stage of their lives. Through a digitally led shopping experience powered by macys.com, our award-winning mobile app and a nationwide portfolio of stores, Macy’s customers come to us for fashion, value and high-quality products. We are proud of our heritage and the unique role we play in American culture and tradition. We celebrate occasions big and small and have created decades of memorable experiences through Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. With the collective support of our customers and colleagues, Macy’s helps make a difference in every market we serve, supporting local and national charities through funding and volunteer service. With fashion, value and celebration as our guide, Macy’s makes life shine brighter for our customers, colleagues and communities.

Swings for Strings

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Swings for Strings

Swings for Strings

Golf Invitational

Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 11:00 AM

Wellington National Golf Club

400 Binks Forest Dr, Wellington, FL 33414

Join us for the annual Swings for Strings Golf Invitational at Wellington National Golf Club, designed by golf great Johnny Miller. This incredible event will benefit Palm Beach Symphony’s mission to engage and entertain communities through live performances of inspiring orchestral music!

Rates are $250 per player and $900 per foursome, special foursome pricing available until January 31. Register today by contacting Felix Rivera at frivera@palmbeachsymphony.org or 561.655.2657.

Impact 100 PBC Announces 2021 Grand Award Semi-Finalists

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Impact 100 PBC Announces 2021 Grand Award Semi-Finalists

IMPACT 100 PALM BEACH COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2021 GRAND AWARD SEMI-FINALISTS

(Boca Raton, FL.) – On Thursday, December 9, Impact 100 Palm Beach County (Impact 100 PBC) announced its 2022 semi-finalist nonprofit organizations. The 21 groups, all with projects based in south Palm Beach County, have the opportunity to now submit full applications for one of multiple $100,000 high-impact grants.

“Impact 100 PBC has become a major grant funder,” said Holly Schuttler, President of Impact 100 PBC. “To date, we have given over $4.5 million in grant funds to assist local non-profits and those most in need. These are funds that were not available to our community 11 years ago. Impact 100 PBC acts as a lifeline to these vital organizations.”

Impact 100 PBC is a women’s 501c3 nonprofit organization funding local nonprofit initiatives. It is comprised of a growing number of over 600 women who donate $1,000 annually, pool all funds and vote to award grants to nonprofits serving southern Palm Beach County in five focus areas: Arts, Culture and Historic Preservation; Education; Environment and Animal Welfare; Family; and Health and Wellness. Since its inception, Impact 100 Palm Beach County has awarded more than $4.5 million in grants.

“Our mission in Impact 100 PBC is to improve our community by collectively funding impactful $100,000 grants to nonprofits in our area,” said Kelly Fleming, President-Elect of Impact 100 PBC. “Last year we had 652 members and we are hoping to reach 700 this year. The more members we have, the more money we can give to nonprofits in Palm Beach County. This ‘team philanthropy’, where our funds are pooled together, makes a bigger impact than individual donations.”

This year’s semi-finalists include the following nonprofits in Impact 100 PBC’s focus areas.

  • Arts, Culture & Historic Preservation
    • Benzaiten Center for Creative Arts: Hands Across the Community
    • Spady Cultural Heritage Museum: Digitizing Black History
    • GBDC Entrepreneurship Institute: Theatrical Fusion
    • Young Singers of The Palm Beaches: South County Sings for Healing
  • Education
    • Best Foot Forward: Grounded for Life
    • Florence Fuller Child Development Centers: Intensive Individualized Tutoring for 100 Children
    • Propel Inc.: “VIRTUTOR”
    • University of Florida Foundation: SEFS & GEMS
    • Xcel Mentoring Network: Youth Training & Wellness
  • Environment & Animal Welfare
    • Boca Save Our Beaches: Sea Tails with Seymour
    • Marine Education Initiative: Sustainable Agriculture Education Initiative
    • Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League: Project Catsnip
  • Family
    • American Association of Caregiving Youth: RACY (Rides for A Caregiving Youth)
    • Camelot Community of Care: KinNections (Keeping Kids with Kinship Caregivers)
    • Friends of Foster Children: Kinship, Care & Connections
    • Ruth & Norman Rales Jewish Family Services: TFRC Therapeutic Resource & Family Center
    • Unicorn Children’s Foundation: Family Navigator Program
  • Health & Wellness
    • Love Serving Autism: Serving with Heart in SPBC
    • Promise Fund of FL: Health Equity for Women in Cancer & Prevention
    • The Lord’s Place: Buckle Campus
    • The Soup Kitchen, Inc.: Lift Up

Finalists will be announced on March 31, 2022 and will then have the chance to present their projects to the members of Impact 100 PBC. Members will then vote to award multiple $100,000 grants to nonprofits in five focus areas at the Grand Awards event on April 19, 2022.

Membership for Impact 100 PBC 2021 is open through March 31,2022 For more information about Impact 100 PBC or to join this chapter, please visit www.impact100pbc.org or call 561.336.4623.

The Wellington Art Society Features Ted Matz for Their January Meeting

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The Wellington Art Society Features Ted Matz for Their January Meeting

The Wellington Art Society Features Ted Matz for Their January Meeting

The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by artist Ted Matz for their January 12, 2022 meeting.

The meeting and presentation will take place at the Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington. The meeting will open with a meet and greet at 5:30 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The event will conclude with a presentation by Ted Matz on how to best represent beautiful landscapes through the medium of oil paint. The public is invited. Social distancing will be observed, and masks are required. For more information contact: Laura Jaffe, presidentofwas@gmail.com. 

Painting by Ted Matz

The Wellington Art Society is delighted to present Ted Matz: artist, instructor and advocate for the visual arts as its guest speaker. Ted majored in painting at Eastern Michigan University and is a graduate from Kendall College of Art and Design.  He has worked in design related positions with Jacobson’s Store, Inc., Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor.

Ted is currently the President of Ted Matz Fine Art, Inc., teaching classes and workshops in both abstract and realism. He offers classes in oil and acrylic painting, watercolor, and plein air painting at Easel Art Supply in Lake Park, FL. He also conducts private mentoring sessions, in-studio classes and workshops, as well as online classes. 

Ted Matz

Ted has previously taught at the Boca Museum School of Art in Boca Raton, Florida and the Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Domestically he has held art and design workshops in Michigan, Massachusetts, Maine, and Vermont, and has conducted international workshops in Cortona, Farindola and Florence, Italy; Paris and Arles, France; as well as Havana, Trinidad, Vinales, and Santa Clara, Cuba.  

When asked where he draws his inspiration from, he says “I love nature and the beauty that the natural world gives to us, therefore I have a very strong desire to record as much of it as possible… for future generations.”  Ted employs various mediums including oil, pastel, watercolor, gouache, and acrylics. He works in both realism and abstraction. Ted enjoys being open to a range of mediums and styles, giving him the freedom to choose those that best represent the subject for each piece he creates. 

Ted was the co-founder and past President of The New Studio for the Visual Arts in Jupiter, Florida and previously held the position of Chair of Painting and Drawing at the Lighthouse Art Center Gallery and School of Art in Tequesta, Florida. He also founded and chaired the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Annual Lighthouse ArtCenter’s Plein Air Festival in Tequesta/Jupiter, Florida and acted as consultant to the 4th Annual Festival.  The event draws 35 nationally recognized juried plein air artists from across the country and Europe. 

Ted’s next exhibition will be January 4 through 31, 2022 and will show his Abstract Landscape work at the Eissey Gallery of Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens. He has had his work shown in feature articles in Plein Air Magazine and is currently in the December/January issue.  

Visit www.tedmatzfineart.com to learn more about Ted Matz’s artwork and view his teaching schedule.

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

Seeking Bridal Vendors

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Seeking Bridal Vendors

Wellington Seeks Vendors for First
Annual Bridal & Wedding Show


Are you a DJ, baker, caterer, entertainer, photographer, planner, or other service professional in the wedding and event industry? Wellington seeks vendors for its first Annual Bridal & Wedding Show.

The event will be hosted in the Grande Ballroom of the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard) on Sunday, February 27th, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and is expected to feature over 30 vendors from the wedding and event industry, food, live music, bridal fashion, give-a-ways, and more.

Vendor Information
The cost for vendor space is $250 and includes a 10’x10’ space (unless otherwise specified), a 6-foot table with tablecloth, and 2 chairs. Vendors interested in participating in the bridal show are asked to submit a vendor interest request form online at www.wellingtonfl.gov/BridalShow.

For additional information or sponsorship inquiries, contact Debbie Liquori, Administrative Coordinator, at 561-753-2484 or dliquori@wellingtonfl.gov.

Stay up to date on events and activities coming up in Wellington by signing up for the monthly Play Wellington Newsletter at www.wellingtonfl.gov/PlayWellington.

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.

Giselle

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Giselle

Ballet Palm Beach presents the ballet Giselle. Giselle is one of the most beloved of all ballets with beautiful music by Adolph Adam. This ghost-filled ballet tells the tragic, romantic story of a beautiful young peasant girl who falls for the flirtations of the deceitful and disguised nobleman Albrecht. When the ruse is revealed, the fragile Giselle dies of heartbreak, and Albrecht must face the otherworldly consequences of his careless seduction. Performances are at The Kravis Center of the Performing Arts in March. Friday, March 4 at 7:00pm, Saturday, March 5 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm and Sunday, March 6 at 1:00pm and 5:00pm. Tickets are available at the Kravis Center Box Office. 561-832-7469 or kravis.org.

ARMORY ART CENTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

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ARMORY ART CENTER ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

The Armory Art Center is excited to announce their upcoming exhibitions and events. This season will be punctuated with exhibitions by Armory students, faculty, and artists-in-residence, and annual exhibitions and the internationally acclaimed traveling exhibit, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. In addition, the Armory will hold its annual winter gala and the inaugural ARTISTRY exhibition and sale.

The new year opens with both the Armory Artist Show and the Armory Faculty Show on display from January 8th through January 28th. Next up is the Armory’s Artists-in-Residence exhibition sponsored by the Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation from February 5th through February 25th. This exhibition will provide the opportunity to see the work of the Armory’s four artists-in-residence for this season. The Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for Palm Beach and Martin Counties will be on display from February 9th through February 19th. The Armory is proud to present Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel from March 11th to April 24th. This traveling exhibition from Los Angeles-based SEE Attractions showcases the awe and wonder of one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements. With expertise and care, each ceiling fresco has been reproduced in its near original size using state-of-the-art technology. Altogether, the exhibition will feature thirty-four displayed reproductions, including internationally recognized The Creation of Adam and The Last Judgement. Art of the Phoenix will be on display from May 21 to June 11 and Summer Art Experience will be on display from July 29 to August 30.

All exhibitions at the Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00pm. Saturday 10:00 a.m.-Noon. Closed Sunday. Please refer to the website for the current Armory Art Center COVID-19 protocols. Except for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel on display from March 11 through April 24, galleries are free & open to the public. Timed tickets may be purchased for Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel at https://armoryart.org/event/michelangelo/ For more information go to www.armoryart.org/calendar/.

Additional Events

The Armory Art Center’s Annual Winter Gala, chaired by Janet Adler Schur, will be a fun celebration of art on Friday January 21, 2022, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, an auction, and beautiful artwork all while supporting the Armory Art Center’s general operating and outreach funds and youth programs. Tickets are $250 each. Go to https://armoryart.org/special-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

The inaugural ARTISTRY: Curated Treasures from the Palm Beaches exhibition and sale will take place March 1 – 3, 2022. This new exhibition and sale will feature previously loved items. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1 – 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday, March 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join event chairs Lynn Feld and Linda Silpe for an exclusive opening night party on February 28, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while shopping for previously loved items. Tickets for the party are $150 each. Go to https://armoryart.org/special-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets.

NONPROFITS FIRST ANNOUNCES RISING LEADERS CLASS OF 2022

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NONPROFITS FIRST ANNOUNCES RISING LEADERS CLASS OF 2022

Nonprofits First proudly announces the Rising Leaders Class of 2022. Members of the class include: La Trell Banks-Summersett, Sickle Cell Foundation, Kevin Brown, The Lord’s Place, Hope Cabrera, Student Aces, Samantha Cahn, Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Cory Campbell, Community Partners, Jennie Carter, Lake Worth West Resident Planning Group, Angelica Cervantes, Palm Beach County Medical Society, Lexy DePhillips, The Lord’s Place, Jessica Dockus, Community Partners, Ingrid Evans, Connect 2 Greatness, Glenn Fleischer, Fuller Center, Fallon Gechter, JARC FL, Yeili Gonzalez, Children’s Home Society, Emma Green, Junior Achievement of PB/Treasure Coast, Gabe Herrera, 211 Palm Beach / Treasure Coast, Joeniseley Mathurin, Achievement Centers for Children & Families, Julie Meyer, Prime Time Palm Beach County, Abnet Nerelus, Community Partners, Shavon Rahming, Vita Nova, Cassy Romelus, Digital Vibez, Japricia Thicklin, Urban League of Palm Beach County, Wileme Timot, Digital Vibez, Charles Vercillo, Florida Rural Legal Services, Luisa Vincent, Prime Time Palm Beach County, and Gwen Williams, Prime Time Palm Beach County.

Leading a cause and solving complex issues takes determination, discipline, and know-how. Nonprofits First, Palm Beach County’s expert resource for nonprofit performance, created the Rising Leaders program in 2005 to launch aspiring leaders toward their highest level of impact and success. Rising Leaders is the only local training of its kind, transforming emerging talent into the sector’s next generation of leaders. The comprehensive six-month experience focuses on skills needed by those who are relatively new to leading teams or managing groups of individuals. Rising Leaders participants learn effective strategies to handle significant leadership and organizational challenges. The Rising Leaders experience fosters interaction, discovery, dialogue, and servant leadership as participants increase skills to lead in the nonprofit field.

Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball: A Centennial Celebration

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Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball: A Centennial Celebration

CLEVELAND CLINIC FLORIDA SUPPORTERS TO BE TREATED TO A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Annual Ball to Take Place on February 26, 2022, at The Breakers Palm Beach

(Palm Beach, Fla.) – Cleveland Clinic Florida guests will have 100 reasons to celebrate on February 26, 2022, when the “Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball: A Centennial Celebration” takes place at The Breakers Palm Beach. Chairing the annual black-tie benefit are longtime Cleveland Clinic supporters Kathryn and Leo Vecellio and Annie and Michael Falk. The Grand Honorary Chairmen are Nancy and Bill Rollnick. The Honorary Chairs include Milly and Patrick Park and Beth and Sean Lang.

Chairs Kathryn Vecellio and Annie Falk – photo by CAPEHART.

The celebration of Cleveland Clinic’s 100th Anniversary will begin with cocktails during the elegant welcome reception, followed by a lavish dinner with dancing and entertainment from The Sultans.

“I have been a patient of Cleveland Clinic for decades and Leo and I continue to support them for their medical breakthroughs and leading innovation in healthcare,” said Kathryn Vecellio. “We are proud to once again chair the Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball that will raise funds for the expansion of health services in the Palm Beaches and throughout South Florida.”

Long-time Cleveland Clinic supporters The Lang Family will receive the 2022 Sydell L. Miller Award, which was established in 2011 to honor those who have committed themselves to supporting Cleveland Clinic Florida’s mission of bringing world-class care to its patients.

“Much has changed over the past 100 years, but the mission of Cleveland Clinic remains the same,” said Annie Falk. “By caring for life, researching for health, and educating those who serve, Cleveland Clinic continues to transform healthcare today and for the future. Please join us on February 26 for a wonderful evening, decadent cuisine and fabulous entertainment all for a great cause!”

Tickets to “Cleveland Clinic Florida Ball: A Centennial Celebration” are $1,250 a person. For more information, please contact the Philanthropy Department at 954.659.6720 or visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org/palmbeachball.

Cleveland Clinic Florida is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health, and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties. Cleveland Clinic Florida ranked #1 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area and is a top hospital in Florida, according to U.S. News & World Report’s “2021-22 Best Hospitals” rankings. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose. For more information about Cleveland Clinic Florida, visit www.clevelandclinicflorida.org. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

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