FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wellington & CROS Ministries Continue Supporting Families through Mobile Food Pantry Program Wellington continues to partner with CROS ministries on a mobile pantry program to serve residents in need.
Organizers and volunteers from CROS ministries distribute food at the walk-up food pantry at Village Park (11700 Pierson Rd). The pantry, located near the eastside gymnasium lobby, is open Fridays from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Some Fridays may be excluded depending on scheduling.
Due to the rise in COVID-19, this pantry offers pre-bagged food items with “limited choice” grocery food items. The goal of this pantry is to transition to a “choice” pantry, where participants are able to select the grocery food items of their preference. The pantry operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and recipients must bring a photo ID.
CROS Ministries serves the hungry and operates pantries throughout Palm Beach and Martin counties through community collaborations. This no-cost public service was made possible through an in-kind donation of facility space by the Village of Wellington. For more information, and to verify hours of operation, call 211 or contact CROS ministries at 561-233-9009 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. # # #
Ballet Palm Beach Pirouettes Into The Gardens Mall
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. (October 12, 2021) –Step over totheGrand Court at The Gardens Mall for a performance that’s on point. Ballet Palm Beach will pop into The Gardens Mall for a special performance on October 16. Dancers will perform scenes from Peter Pan & Tinker Bell. The complimentary program will begin at noon and will last approximately 20 minutes.
What: Ballet Palm Beach Performance
When: Saturday, October 16 at noon
Where: Grand Court of The Gardens Mall
Photo Credit: Janine Harris
More: Jeté, relevé, or promenade to The Gardens Mall for the Ballet Palm Beach pop-up performance. Parents are encouraged to bring their little ones dressed in their Halloween costumes, as the presentation takes place near Batty Manor.
Peter Pan & Tinker Bell is an original ballet that tells the story of the boy who never grew up and his feisty fairy friend – before they met Wendy Darling. The duo’s fantastical adventure takes them through Neverland and into encounters with the Lost Boys tribe, mermaids, a hungry crocodile, and Captain Hook and his pirates! The performance is partially underwritten by a grant from PNC’s Arts Alive program.
About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4-million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com.
Turning clothing and cars into care and compassion
Trustbridge Hospice Foundation
With so many charity thrift stores out there, how do you choose where to donate? When you donate to Hospice Resale Shops you know your donation stays right here in our community and helps local families facing serious illness and grief.
Senior Director of Resale Operations Cathy Olsen explains that Trustbridge Hospice does whatever it takes to take care of patients and families. No patient is ever turned away because of their ability to pay. You can depend on Trustbridge to find the pathway that enables you and your loved one to live every day to the fullest.
The Hospice Resale Shops and Hospice Cars are a part of Trustbridge Hospice Foundation. Our foundation supports your local, not-for profit hospice providers, Hospice of Palm Beach County and Hospice by the Sea. We have served over 200,000 patients and their family members since 1978. We believe that every family facing serious illness deserves physical comfort, emotional well-being and personal dignity. Thanks to donors, we are able to provide specialized services that relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Among the programs Hospice Resale Shops and Hospice Cars supports are:
Charity Care ensures that the growing number of patients and families who are uninsured or don’t have financial means will still receive the care they deserve at the end of life.
Extraordinary Comfort Measures allow patients to continue comfort treatments such as radiation, chemotherapy, intravenous medications and blood transfusions. Trustbridge is one of only 4% of hospices nationwide that provides this.
Music Therapy enhances mood, stimulates memory recall and provides unique opportunities for interaction and emotional intimacy for our patients and families.
The Sea Star Programs Grief Services for Children recognizes the unique needs of children and teens who have lost a loved one by providing a comprehensive array of grief support throughout our community. These programs include individual counseling sessions, group counseling sessions, school-based therapy groups and three bereavement camp programs.
Bereavement support is provided to anyone in the community who has experienced the loss of a loved one, regardless of whether their loved one was a hospice patient or not.
Physician and employee training prepares staff to be able to meet the individual needs of every patient they care for. Our Fellowship program contributes to quality end-of-life care by educating physicians in the latest treatments and care relevant to terminally ill patients’ physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs.
There are so many ways for you to support our community thru Hospice Resale Shops. The resale shops accept clothing, furniture, household goods, jewelry and more. With three convenient locations in Boca Raton, Juno and West Palm Beach, there is sure to be a shop close to you. Can’t carry those large items? Our shops offer free, scheduled pick up for your convenience.
Our Hospice Cars program provides a convenient and easy way to donate a vehicle. From cars and trucks to jet skis and boats, one call is all it takes. We provide free pick-up and process all of the paperwork. “With just one call, we will seamlessly pick up your donation, sell it, and you will receive a receipt and tax forms,” says Cathy Olsen.
So if you are cleaning out, moving out or moving up, please consider donating your un-needed items to Hospice Resale Shops and give hope, comfort and caring to those who need it most. For more information, please visit www.trustbridgefoundation.org or call 561-494-6814.
Proceeds will provide defibrillators and cardiac emergency training for organizations
West Palm Beach, FL. – Hot on the heels of the CPR requirement that was passed into law this summer, the nonprofit dedicated to saving lives through the gifting ofAutomated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and subsequent training is excited to announce two ways for community members to support their cause this Fall.Heartof the Game, Inc., founded in 2016 by Craig Goldenfarb, will host their annual golf tournament at Banyan Cay Resort inWest Palm Beach on October 22 and at Shingle Creek Golf Club in Orlando on November 10. Both tournaments welcome players, supporters, and sponsors to raise proceeds to purchase the AED machines and provide cardiac emergency response training to athletic organizations, schools, and clubs focusing on youth sports.
“As many as 9,500 youth die in the U.S. each year due to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA),” shared Goldenfarb. “Many of these deaths could be prevented with AED machines nearby and the proper training, which also includes knowing how to do CPR. Heart of the Game’s mission is to have life-saving AEDs everywhere athletes play.”
The idea resulted from the near-death experience of Craig’s father and the loss of a fellow adult league soccer player in 2014 after suffering cardiac arrest following a soccer game. Added Goldenfarb, “I was only 17 at the time of my dad’s SCA. Luckily, he survived after having triple bypass surgery. It was when I experienced the loss in my soccer league because no AED was present that I became even more aware of the importance of quick response and positive outcomes. I knew I wanted to do all I could to make AEDs available to save lives.”
Both tournaments feature a 50/50 raffle, mulligans package, liquor cart, lunch, and post-tournament lunch reception featuring prizes and auctions. All player registration fees include greens fees and cart fees.
Charity Golf Classic at Banyan Cay Resort
Date: Friday, October 22, 2021 Time: 9:00 a.m. shotgun start Where: Banyan Cay Golf & Resort Address: 1900 Banyan Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Cost: $500/player
This 501(c)(3) non-profit organization is committed to saving the lives of student-athletes and others who experience Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) by providing free Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to community and athletic associations across the United States. Along with its partners, Heart of the Game places AEDs in public locations and educates and trains those who need to use one. Schools, community athletic clubs and facilities, and community engagement partners can apply to receive a free AED.
About The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A.
With more than 200 combined years of legal experience, The Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. is prepared to handle any personal injury case in Florida. The Palm Beach-Port St. Lucie-based personal injury law firm represents clients injured in a car accident, slip-and-fall, nursing home abuse, wrongful death, negligent security, or another incident where negligence causes another person to be injured or killed. Visit 800goldlaw.com or call 561.264.8535.
+ Moai Tour with Artist Dennis MacDonald – November 12, 19
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Nov. 14
(West Palm Beach, FL – October 11, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 12 family-friendly open-air events in November, including the always popular Plant-a-Palooza Fall Plant Sale, watercolor classes, Qi Gong, and the monthly Dogs’ Day in the Garden.
“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, healthy and happy horticultural activities in November, and visit our exciting new permanent exhibition, Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden,” says Curator-Director RochelleWolberg.
Angels Trumpet watercolor by Carl Stoveland
November 2, 4, 9, 16, 18
Watercolor at the Garden
Tuesday & Thursday, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm $20 for members; $25 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission) Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Share your love of art and nature with fellow art enthusiasts. Each class begins with an instructor-led Nature Walk for inspiration and to capture reference photos to use in class. The group will then move indoors, where Carl Stoveland will start with a quick demo topic then assist participants in choosing a subject and getting started on a watercolor. Bring pencils, pens, paints sketchpad or watercolor pad, (or journal) and your favorite photographic device (i.e., cell phone camera or tablet). Classes are open to adults only at all levels, from novice to experienced artist, and will be tailored to each student.
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited to 15 adults.
Relieve stress and increase your 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. Each class is limited to the first 10-15 people to register. Classes will be inside, led by Roxanne Cumberland.
FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $15 for nonmember adults; $12 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $7 for children, 6-17
Reconnect with Gardening as an estimated 60 vendors, spread throughout the Garden, offer a wide range of plants, shrubs, trees, garden furniture, accessories, baskets, and fine crafts. Visitors can stroll and shop in a relaxed environment, while looking for Bonsai, bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, citrus, ferns, Florida natives, flowering trees, ginger, heliconia, orchids & supplies, pitcher plants, plumeria, roses, succulents, vines and more. The Mounts Botanical Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop will also be open with a great variety of plants and unique treasures for the home and garden.
November 12, 19
Moai Tour with Artist Dennis MacDonald
Friday, 10 am to 11 am
FREE for Mounts members; $12 for nonmember adults
Registration is required; group size is limited to 20 adults.
Experience the awe and wonder of Moai at Mounts Botanical Garden. Artist Dennis MacDonald will offer an insider’s tour of the moai project, its background and the processes used to create the statues as an artistic tribute to the Rapa Nui (Easter Island) culture.
FREE for members and children 5 and under; $12 for nonmember adults; $10 for seniors, active military, and college students with ID; $5 for children 6-1. 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.
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 regular Garden admission:
+ FREE for Mounts members and children 5 and under; $12 for adults; $10 for seniors, college students and military with ID; $5 for ages 6-17
+ Tickets available for purchase at the gate.
Garden hours in November 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.
Wellington will join cities across the state in celebrating Florida City Government Week from Monday, October 18th through Sunday, October 24th, 2021.
Florida City Government Week is a statewide celebration to raise public awareness about how their city operates, the services that cities provide, and the importance of their active involvement.
The theme “My City: I’m Part of It, I’m Proud of It” will guide this year’s activities.
“We are excited about Florida City Government Week and hope to engage the entire community,” said Village Manager Jim Barnes. “This is a great opportunity to foster Village pride and help our residents become more informed about the many services we provide, which will lead to more knowledgeable participation in the future.”
Wellington strives to provide civic engagement opportunities for residents of all ages through programs like Read for the Record, and the Civics 101 program which brings high school students to Village Hall and gives them a first-hand look into their local government.
Florida City Government Week, sponsored by the Florida League of Cities, is a time to showcase cities and recognize the significant role played by city government in the lives of its residents. The League is the official organization of the municipal governments in Florida, designed and established to meet and serve the needs of Florida’s cities and their residents.
The Village encourages residents to take an active part in promoting our Great Hometown through civic education.
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/enews.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
Where: The Great Lawn
100 N. Clematis St.
West Palm Beach, FL
33401
Description:
From Cajun to zydeco to blues to rock and everything in between, Big Al & the Heavyweights offer a musical gumbo sure to please all! Formed in 1996 as the Unknown Blues Band, with founding members Big Al Lauro, Warren Haynes, and Rick Gergen, this New Orleans group has been featured at festivals and venues throughout the U.S. The band will now be coming to the West Palm Beach Waterfront to deliver a family-friendly, energetic, and most of all fun, live performance.
For all City of West Palm Beach events, patrons should follow any applicable CDC guidelines. Blankets and chairs are recommended for Clematis by Night, Screen on the Green, and Sunday on the Waterfront.
Parking is available in City garages, and the Banyan and Evernia garages are the closest to the events. For more info, head to www.wpb.org/events
New Palm Beach County Behavioral Health Magazine, The Well of PBC, to Launch on Facebook Live October 13, 2021
WHAT: At a time when conversations about behavioral health are becoming more prevalent around dinner tables and in the workplace, a new online publication called The Well of PBC is launching to share insights, experiences and resources from Palm Beach County residents and professionals alike. The first issue will be released on October 13, 2021, at an online Facebook Live launch party where the publishers and editor will provide the vision and mission of the publication, introduce contributors, and reveal the first issue.
WHY: The idea for The Well of PBC was driven by the outpouring of collaboration from community members and leaders joining together through BeWellPBC to open conversations, remove stigma and create comprehensive behavioral health solutions that promote the wellbeing of all Palm Beach County residents. What is unique about BeWellPBC, and is prevalent throughout The Well of PBC, is “lived experts” (people who have experienced behavioral health challenges) and “learned experts” (behavioral health professionals and system leaders) coming together to learn from each other. The articles in the first issue cover the behavioral health topics that are top of mind coming out of the pandemic. Stories about mourning, self-care, workplace culture, teens, faith, and more are written by and for Palm Beach County residents with professionals contributing their insight and resources.
WHO: The local bimonthly publication is the brainchild of BeWellPBC, a countywide behavioral health initiative engaging residents, providers, and systems to address community needs. Julie Khanna, CEO of Khanna Connections, serves as editor-in-chief.
About BeWellPBC BeWellPBC, launched in 2019, is a behavioral health initiative committed to supporting community solutions from the residents themselves while increasing and improving interagency coordination and alignment for advancing behavioral health and wellness in Palm Beach County. Its unique model brings together community members directly impacted by behavioral health with foundations, government and nonprofit agencies, faith-based organizations, health care providers and the school district to create integrated, comprehensive solutions that are most responsive to the needs of every resident. For more information, visit www.bewellpbc.org.
Wellington Utility Recognized as ‘Utility of the Future Today’
Wellington’s Utility is honored to be recognized as a 2021 ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its exemplary operations. This distinction highlights Wellington’s forward-thinking initiatives, community engagement, watershed stewardship, and recovery of resources such as water, energy, and nutrients.
The Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program is a joint initiative led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF), the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA), the Water Research Foundation (WRF), and the WateReuse Association, and is supported by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Wastewater Management, and the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy.
The ‘Utility of the Future Today’ concept is more important than ever as water systems face challenges such as aging infrastructure, water pollution, workforce shortages, and impacts of climate change, including drought, floods, storms, and sea-level rise.
This recognition celebrates the achievements of Wellington’s outstanding Utility as a leader in the overall sustainability and resilience of the community it serves.
Wellington will be recognized at the WEFTEC 2021 in Chicago on October 16, 2021.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – West Palm Beach’sDr. Robin Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has been awarded the prestigious international “Gorilla Prize” for her efforts to conserve endangered species and ensure Earth’s biodiversity for future generations.
The Gorilla Prize is awarded annually by Spain’s famed Loro Parque, which TripAdvisor has named the best zoological organization in the world, and is intended to highlight environmental responsibility, strategies and actions to conserve disappearing creatures, and the sustainable use of resources. Loro Parque said it wanted to “reward Ganzert’s commendable work in guaranteeing the welfare of animals in the different areas in which the organization she presides is active, as well as her work in communicating and raising awareness of the need to help and protect animals in danger, thus contributing to a better world.”
American Humane has been working to protect and preserve Earth’s species for more than 100 years and is renowned for its work in helping save the Bald Eagle, pushing for international treaties to stop polluting the seas and save birds, supporting the passage of the Endangered Species Conservation Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act, and advocating against seal hunting, the killing of porpoises by the tuna industry, and many other animal protection initiatives.
La doctora Robin Ganzert, recibió este viernes el XVII premio Gorila otorgado por Loro Parque, durante el acto celebrado este viernes en Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
EFE/Ramón de la Rocha
Most recently, Dr. Ganzert launched the worldwide Humane Conservation program, a new, global first-of-its-kind initiative solely dedicated to helping preserve disappearing species by ensuring high, science-based standards of welfare for the millions of animals in the world’s zoos, aquariums and conservation centers that are serving as arks of hope for rare and endangered creatures. Leading zoological institutions around the world have joined this effort, including Loro Parque, which was the first in Europe to be certified.
“Receiving this important recognition is so special because this award is given by someone for whom I have such tremendous respect,” said Dr. Ganzert. “Wolfgang Kiessling and Loro Parque have given thousands of rare and magnificent animals a helping hand, rescuing and providing a safe place for gorillas, chimpanzees, tigers, panthers, sea lions, orcas, dolphins, penguins and many other animals. In fact, he is responsible for saving ten species from the brink of extinction. All over the world, our animal friends are in dire need as they face what scientists are calling a “Sixth Mass Extinction” in which some one million species are threatened and may disappear forever. Wolfgang Kiessling and Loro Parque have reached out and made alliances with major organizations in the hope that we can turn the tide on the terrible threat facing so many species today.”
To emphasize her point, Ganzert then played a clip from her award-winning new conservation documentary, “Escape from Extinction,” which is reaching audiences worldwide with dramatic facts and footage on how today’s leading zoological organizations are serving on the front lines of conservation and pulling endangered species back from the brink.
The annual awards, now in their 18th year, were delayed because of the worldwide pandemic and were held at a gala on October 1 at the headquarters of the Presidency of the Government of the Canary Islands, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. The event was attended by the founder of Loro Parque, Wolfgang Kiessling; the president of the Parliament of the Canary Islands, Gustavo Matos; the mayor of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, José Manuel Bermúdez; the mayor of Puerto de la Cruz, Marco González; the insular councilor for the Natural Environment, Isabel García; the Minister of Tourism of the Government of the Canary Islands, Yaiza Castilla; the vice president of Loro Parque, Christoph Kiessling; and more than 200 guests.
Wolfgang Kiessling highlighted the commitment of the winners of the Gorilla Prize to the protection and conservation of animals and their natural habitats, especially today, when human overpopulation is causing irreversible damage to nature and so many irreplaceable species.
“All this massive destruction leads to the disappearance of species, and we should do everything possible to protect our flora and fauna,” Kiessling said. That is why Loro Parque Fundación, in its more than 27 years of history, has invested almost 23 million dollars in more than 200 conservation projects around the world and highlights through the annual Gorilla Prize truly exceptional efforts to protect and preserve Earth’s remarkable and disappearing species.
“I feel fortunate to work alongside those who are on the front lines of defending the diversity of life on Earth and preserving a biological legacy that we can hand down to future generations,” said Ganzert. “This work is what makes The Gorilla Award so meaningful to me and the larger community of animal lovers, scientists and others who care about our planet and all those living beings who share it with us. Thank you for this significant honor.”
About American Humane
American Humane is the country’s first national humane organization, founded in 1877. For more information, please visit www.americanhumane.org and please follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
