Join the Armory Art Center for a luxury group day-trip to Miami to experience the stunning world of Vincent Van Gogh
Beginning May 5th – Seating limited – Reserve yours today!
By Laura Louise Tingo
April 21, 2021 – West Palm Beach, Fla. – The Armory Art Center invites the community to enjoy a luxury group day-trip to Miami’s iconic Ice Palace Studios to experience Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience beginning Wednesday, May 5th!*‘
Armory Art on the Go’ – with Van Gogh! will depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Armory Art Center, 811 Park Place, in West Palm Beach.Tickets are $99 per person and limited to 25 seats on a first-come, first-served basis. For tickets, visit the Armory’s on-campus Registrar’s Desk, or call 561.832.1776.
Images provided by Ice Palace Studios
*Day-trips will take place each Wednesday, as scheduled in advance, throughout the duration of the exhibition May 5th – July 11th.
This exciting, arts & cultural extravaganza begins with comfortable, fun, socially distanced transportation, with tasty snacks provided amid luxurious coach seating and a restroom on-board. Attendees are scheduled to arrive at the Ice Palace Studios at 11:45 a.m. for the chance to easily peruse the exquisite exhibition and enjoy lunch in restaurants on the premises, or nearby (on your own).
At 2:30 p.m., it’s ‘all aboard’ for the return trip to West Palm Beach with estimated time of arrival approximately 4:30 p.m. Boarding to return to West Palm Beach is scheduled 2:30 p.m.
All participants must comply with health and safety procedures. For more information about Armory Art on the Go, visit armoryart.org/vangogh. To learn more about Beyond Van Gogh: An Immersive Experience, visit vangoghmiami.com
About the Armory Art Center: The Armory Art Center’s art school and galleries provide creative opportunities to enhance your life. The Armory has served the community for over 30 years. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art and the Armory’s vision is to be the leading community resource for arts education. Serving over 3,000 students annually, the Armory Art Center offers 160 courses per term in six terms throughout the year to students ranging in age from pre-school to retiree. Classes in drawing, painting, photography, jewelry, fiber & textiles, ceramics, and sculpture are held in 12 state-of–the-art studios. Twelve exhibitions are hosted annually in three galleries. Exhibitions, lectures, and special events are open to the public. For information, visit www.armoryart.org or call (561) 832.1776. The Armory Art Center is located at 811 Park Place, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
VOLUNTEERS FROM ALPERT JFS AND THE KIND KITCHEN OF PALM BEACH TO DELIVER MEALS FOR SHAVUOT
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – April 20, 2021 – Approximately 20 volunteers from Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) and The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach (Kind Kitchen) will be packaging or delivering meals for the Jewish holiday of Shavuot (May 16-18) on May 14, 2021. Drivers will wear masks and practice social distancing to deliver festive, traditional meals, along with a holiday guide and flowers safely.
Meals of gefilte fish, chicken, kugel and side dishes, challah, fresh cake and a dairy cheese tray and crackers that will reach clients of Alpert JFS’ Holocaust Survivors Assistance program are funded through KAVOD. The organization partners with Jewish family services and other organizations that work with survivors, providing assistance with whatever emergency or day-to-day needs that they have.
“In the bible, Shavuot marks the wheat harvest in Israel, and commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai,” said Chani Ezagui of The Kind Kitchen. “As the Torah unifies us as a people, the community members from all walks of life who deliver meals to the ill and homebound show unity, which is a special gift.”
“Our dedicated volunteers go above and beyond to deliver holiday meals to clients from Alpert JFS’ Holocaust Survivors Assistance program,” said Alpert JFS Director of Volunteer Leadership Belinda Lasky. “Volunteers bring smiles to the faces of those receiving meals, and wish each of them a very good holiday.”
“It is so wonderful that our Holocaust Survivors will be able to enjoy this festive meal on Shavuot,” said Alpert JFS Director of Long Term Care Jennifer Escobar. ”The delivery of these meals is one special way that we can help them honor and uphold holiday traditions.”
The mission of KAVOD is to provide emergency relief to Holocaust survivors in need, helping them live the remainder of their lives in comfort and with dignity. The organization partners with Jewish Family Service and other organizations that work with Survivors, providing assistance with vital emergency or ongoing day-to-day needs that they have. One hundred percent of all donations by KAVOD go to Survivors.
The Kind Kitchen of Palm Beach is located at 844 Prosperity Farms Road in North Palm Beach. The 501(c) (3) organization, dedicated to doing kindness, provides weekly Glatt Kosher meals. The elderly, new and/or single mothers, those in mourning, people recovering from surgery, people with terminal illness, or anyone experiencing the stresses of COVID-19 may get meal delivery assistance. Menus rotate each week so established clients have variety. To volunteer with the organization, sponsor or sign up to receive traditional meals, visit www.thekindkitchen.org.
The Alpert JFS Holocaust Survivors Assistance Program has seven full-time employees working to preserve the dignity of Holocaust survivors, identifying and addressing their distinct social welfare, health care, and emotional needs with the utmost sensitivity. The team helps them navigate the Reparations Benefit Process, and provides monthly, bi-monthly,
and annual socialization activities for survivors. The HonoringLifeTM program facilitated by Alpert JFS provides cultural competency training for healthcare and legal professionals, as well as others who may encounter Holocaust survivors. Visit www.AlpertJFS.org/for-seniors-holocaust-survivors-assistance/ for more information.
Established in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) is a nationally accredited service provider for children, adults, seniors, and Holocaust survivors. The non-profit, non-sectarian organization is a trusted leader, with a team of nearly 200 highly skilled professionals delivering high-quality care to community members. Alpert JFS works to ensure the well-being of children and families, independence of older adults, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.AlpertJFS.org/ or phone 561-684-1991.
Thursday, April 29: Roots Shakedown (Rock/Roots/Reggae) |”CBN’s Countdown to SunFest ’22” www.rootshakedown.com | 6 – 9 p.m. | Great Lawn (100 N. Clematis St.) | FREE – $22 per person for TheClubVIP (includes a spot close to the stage, unlimited popcorn, access to a private bar, AND a ticket to SunFest 2022) For TheClubVIP tickets ($22 per person + a small Eventbrite processing fee) visit: https://cbn-rootsshakedown-april29-2021.eventbrite.com
Get down with Roots Shakedown – and countdown to SunFest 2022! Formed in 2009, Roots Shakedown creates original music with various influences, including rock, reggae, and dub. The local band has captured listeners from all over the globe with the release of its first EP in 2010, Mash Up The Sound, and never looked back.
This is a SPECIAL CBN — CBN’s Countdown to SunFest ’22. The City of West Palm Beach is starting the clock in anticipation of the return of SunFest in 2022. Clematis by Night attendees can opt for a $22 per person TheClubVIP experience, which secures them a spot close to the stage, unlimited popcorn, access to a private bar, AND a ticket to SunFest 2022. High-top tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The kickoff falls in line with when SunFest would typically take place – the first weekend in May. Fans of the annual outdoor festival are encouraged to come out to Clematis by Night, which will provide a flavor of SunFest with a tailored band selection, SunFest trivia, merchandise and ticket giveaways, and more. TheClubVIP tickets must be purchased in advance through Eventbrite.
Clematis by Night general info:
Clematis by Night is back! West Palm Beach’s favorite Thursday night tradition for more than 25 years was relaunched earlier this year as part of the City’s Revamp Fun in ’21 campaign. Now the City of West Palm Beach is ready to rebound, and CBN is heading back to the Great Lawn. Walkup self-seating or TheClub seating is available. Guests who previously registered for a Clematis by Night pod for Thursday, 4/22 or Thursday, 4/29 at the Meyer Amphitheatre can still have a pod on the Great Lawn or elect to independently social distance instead. TheClub tickets will be available for all Clematis by Night concerts moving forward. TheClub is $25 per four people, plus a small Eventbrite fee, and tickets must be purchased in advance through Eventbrite. TheClub includes seating close to the stage, unlimited popcorn, a high-top table, and access to a private bar. Masks are required for event entry, to order refreshments from included vendors, and when using the onsite restrooms.
Parking is available in City garages, and Banyan and Evernia are the closest to the event.
Palm Beach County Residents Break Let’s Move Campaign Record with 59,464,582 Minutes of Physical Activity Logged in March 2021
Winners announced at April 16th Let’s Move award ceremony.
West Palm Beach, Fla.– The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t hold back Palm Beach County residents from breaking the record for logging the highest number of physical activity minutes in the Let’s Move! Commit to Change Physical Activity Challenge’s nine-year history. From all across Palm Beach County, 378 teams comprised of 1,337 individuals participated in the March 1-31, 2021 campaign, logging 59,464,582minutes of walking, running, Zumba dancing and a variety of virtual activities to take charge of their health during the pandemic. The campaign made a remarkable comeback from the prior year when 4 million minutes were logged at the beginning of the pandemic during March 2020.
Presented by Palm Health Foundation and Digital Vibez, Inc., Let’s Move invites residents to form teams and commit to exercising at least 30 minutes a day. The highly competitive campaign has teams from municipalities, county organizations, and other groups all vying for top prizes, which were awarded at the April 16, 2021 Let’s Move Celebration Event and Awards Ceremony. Hosted by the KVJ Show’s Virginia Sinicki at a live presentation at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and carried throughout the community virtually through Zoom, Digital Vibez unveiled the winning Let’s Move teams with the highest number of physical activity minutes.
The City of Wellington was named the Let’s Move top team for 2021 with 26 million minutes logged. The top five teams are:
Top 5 Teams:
1.The City of Wellington
2. The City of Delray Beach
3. The City of West Palm Beach
4. The School District of Palm Beach County
5. Palm Beach County Sports Wellness and Recreation
Top 5 Sub-Teams:
Winning sub-teams, groups within a team who log minutes collectively, are:
1. The City of Delray Beach Parks and Rec
2. The Village of Wellington
3. AroundWellington
4. City of West Palm Beach Residents
5. VFitness Squad
Individual Let’s Move Champions:
The Village of Wellington receives the prize for the most Let’s Move minutes!
The following Individuals were recognized as “Champions” for their exceptional involvement and commitment to increase resident participation in the Let’s Move challenge:
1. Rosa White of Boynton Beach
2. Frank Verney, Coleman Park Community Center in West Palm Beach
3. Andrea Bruton, Delray Beach
4. Angela Williams, Delray Beach
5. Liz Nunez, The Village of Wellington
The Palm Health Foundation team.
Top Youth Centered Program
Let’s Move awarded a special $500 grant to the community-based, youth-focused program that logged the most minutes to support their physical activity programming. The winner of the grant was The City of Delray Parks and Recreation.
Video Contest Winner Each year Let’s Move invites community members to submit a video to the support the campaign. The Florida Health Department, Palm Beach County took home the top award for their video, “Let’s Move on the Outside.” Employees created an original song and showed their dance moves to promote the benefits of physical activity on mental health and overall wellness.
Sinicki also recognized Let’s Move sponsors, including Joe DiMaggio Children’s Health Specialty Center, Valley Bank, Wisehaupt, Bray Asset Management and Quantum Foundation. Wilford Romelus, founder of Digital Vibez, joined Sinicki to share a few words with attendees. “This is the campaign’s 9th year and we could not be prouder of the amazing results!” he said. This past year was full of unexpected challenges for everyone, but we came back stronger than ever!”
Patrick McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Health Foundation, shared: “We all did it together, and that is what Let’s Move is about—taking charge of our health as a community by integrating physical activity, nutrition and healthy behaviors into our daily lives, and having fun while doing it!”
Let’s Move was first launched in 2012 by Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County’s leading community foundation for health. Inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2010 Let’s Move national program to decrease childhood obesity, the foundation created the local challenge for adults and children to improve a variety of health issues through regular physical activity. The challenge promotes daily exercise as a way to combat illnesses like diabetes and heart disease, and strengthen brain health and life expectancy, among other benefits.
About Palm Health Foundation Palm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $85 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.
About Digital Vibez, Inc. Digital Vibez is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Palm Beach County. Our mission is to empower youth in diverse and underserved communities through dance fitness, technology and the arts. Our innovative programs and events motivate and inspire youth to use their creativity and talents to develop healthier habits while expressing themselves through positive outlets and engaging activities. For more information about Digital Vibez, visit digitalvibez.org or call (561) 847-4521.
+ Capturing the Garden in Watercolor Workshop – May 4, 11, 18 & 25
+ Qi Gong – May 5, 12, 19 & 26
+ Gentle Yoga – May 6, 13, 20 & 27
+ Art in the Garden Drawing Class – May 6, 13, 20 & 27
+ Guided Meditation Morning Walk – May 7, 14, 21 & 28
+ Mounts Members’ Sale in the Gift Shop – May 7-14
+ Family & Friends Day – May 8
+ Mother’s Day & Dogs’ Day in the Garden – May 9
+ Mommy and Me: Nature Walk – May 11 & 18
+ Backyard Gardener Tour – May 13
+ Youth Program: Handmade Nature Collage Books – May 21
West Palm Beach, FL – April 20, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting 27 amazing al fresco events in May for people of all ages, including celebrating National Public Gardens Week (May 7-16), participating with the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County’s award-winning MOSAIC program, and launching a month-long membership campaign offering two complimentary event passes with every new membership card.
“While the diminishing COVID-19 pandemic still continues to limit indoor events, outdoor activities in Palm Beach County’s oldest and largest botanical garden are still available for socially-distant mask-wearers of all ages,” says Mounts Curator-Director RochelleWolberg
May 4, 11, 18 & 25
Capturing the Garden in Watercolor Workshop
Tuesdays, 10 am to 11:30 am
Four-Day Workshop Fee: $150 for members; $190 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
Explore MBG’s unique display gardens and find inspiration to paint on location! This weekly workshop will cover various watercolor techniques, color mixing, and how to capture a sense of place. Artists at all levels are welcome. Classes will be led by artist/instructor Marilyn Walter.
$10 per class for members; $25 per class for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
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 led by Roxanne Cumberland.
$10 per class for members; $15 per class for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
This Gentle Yoga flow class incorporates balance and flexibility movements with a relaxing meditation at the end of the class. Yoga can help improve mental and physical well-being by increasing body awareness, relieving anxiety, decreasing stress, relaxing the mind, sharpening concentration, and increasing flexibility. Classes are led by certified fitness/yoga instructor Hegina Rodrigues.
$10 per class for members; $20 per class for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
Be inspired by nature. Experience the Garden’s tropical delights through an artist’s eyes while sketching in the display gardens. Learn the drawing process and how your inspiration can be recorded and translated into a sketch. Classes will be led by artist/instructor, Marilyn Walter.
(Registration is required; tour size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
Join us for a peaceful walk designed to quiet your mind, boost your mood and bring awareness to your environment and your body. As you walk through the Garden, your guide will give you prompts to help you engage your body, mind and spirit. Guided Walks are led by Mounts Special Project Manager April Krebs.
Shop for unique gifts and receive 50% off all merchandise and 75% off all holiday merchandise. Sale excludes honey and water.
May 8
Family and Friends Day
Saturday, 10 am to 3 pm
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12
(Purchase admission tickets at the gate.)
All activities will take place around the massive Stickwork installation on the Great Lawn
+ 10-11 am:Catwalk Student Fashion Show – The Resource Depot has partnered with Mounts Botanical for an encore presentation of their 9th Annual Catwalk Student Fashion Show. Middle and high school students will showcase their original, environmentally-conscious “fashion” designs inspired by Mounts Botanical in a stunning, outdoor runway show. All fashions have been created from recycled materials.
+ 11:15-11:30 am:Downtown Dance – Students from this Lake Worth dance company will perform.
+ 10 am-2 pm: Pop Up Fun: Hoop Dancer Cassandra Tanenbaum, SoFlo Snow Bubbles, live music, jugglers
May 9
Mother’s Day & Dogs’ Day in the Garden
Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for members and ALL MOMS (of human and fur babies); $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12
This dog-and-family-friendly monthly event is held throughout the Garden. Bring your Mom and your beloved dog 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.
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12
(Purchase admission tickets at the gate.)
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Appropriate for all ages. Enjoy an informal nature walk highlighting display gardens and fun features popular with children and families. Garden Walks are led by Special Projects Manager April Krebs.
May 13
Backyard Gardener Tour
Thursday, 9:30 am to 11 am
$10 for members; $15 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; tour size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
MBG Horticulture Supervisor Matt Boyson will lead an insider’s tour of the Garden. Learn about some of his favorite plants and some tricks of the trade. Discover what works and what doesn’t in South Florida’s climate and take some great ideas home to your own backyard, patio or balcony garden.
May 21
Youth Program: Handmade Nature Collage Books
Friday, 3 pm to 5 pm
$20 for members; $25 for nonmembers
(Registration is required; class size is limited; includes full Garden admission)
Appropriate for ages 8-12, this after-hours class begins with a Discovery Walk in the Garden followed by a craft project, where students will create a Nature Collage Book inspired by their stories from the Walk. Participants will meet at the front entrance. Class will be led by Special Projects Manager April Krebs.
Still available for viewing at Mounts Botanical Garden
The awesome and ecology-conscious exhibition Cutting Corners: A Stickwork Exhibition, a massive, willow sculpture located in the Great Lawn area.
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 14-acre tropical oasis will see an acclaimed collection of 25 unique garden areas containing more than 2,000 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 of Palm Beach County. Mounts Botanical is located at 531 North Military Trail in West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit www.mounts.org.
South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta returns this Sunday
Who/What: South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta, presented by the Western Palm Beach County Farm Bureau, celebrates Palm Beach County’s heritage as the “Sweet Corn Capital of the World.” Palm Beach County grows more sweet corn than any other county in the U.S. Local farmers cultivate more than 27,000 acres yearly.
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, April 25. Major League Eating contest: 3 p.m.
Where: Yesteryear Village, South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd.
Details: After being limited to a “drive through” event in 2020 due to the pandemic, the annual South Florida Sweet Corn Fiesta will make its in-person return to celebrate its 21st anniversary.
Highlights:
• Freshly harvested corn, grown locally and prepared hot and buttery, along with other summertime foods.
• Children’s games and all-day ride wristbands for the Kid Zone
• Green market, corn shucking and other contests, and live music
• National Sweet Corn Eating Championship, as part of the 2021 season of sanctioned eating championships. Major League Eaters from across the country will challenge themselves consuming one ear of corn after for 12 minutes of demanding competition, which will begin at 3 p.m. At the 2019 event, Gideon Oji ate 57 ears of Florida sweet corn to claim the title.
Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, and free to kids 5 years old and younger. Parking is free. Proceeds go to agriculture education and advocacy and to Glades area food banks.
K9 Resorts Daycare and Luxury Pet Hotel is proud to announce its newest location in Wellington, an 11,000+ square foot luxury dog resort and daycare facility right down the street from the Mall at Wellington Green. Owned and operated by entrepreneurs David and Heather Blevins, this new business features intricate moldings, chandeliers, and state-of-the-art outdoor courtyards that make it the Ritz-Carlton of dog hotels.
Heather and her family bought into the Planet Fitness franchise a decade ago – 21 locations in total – and were able to grow them into successful businesses before selling them. As a hotel manager for 22 years, David knows what makes for a superior guest experience, and will bring that to the hotel and daycare experience for dogs and their owners. Their understanding of the franchisee model and hospitality industry make them the ideal owners to make this new K9 Resorts location in Wellington a success.
This facility will offer sound-resistant, cage-free accommodations to ensure a calm, relaxing stay for pets, as well as flooring systems with Microban, a PetAirapy UV air purification system, artificial turf with antimicrobial agents, premium Kuranda dog bedding, and luxury executive suites with HDTV systems. K9 Wellington expects to bring at least one dozen jobs to the area, with the potential to bring more. For more information, please visit https://www.k9resorts.com/wellington/
Heather and David Blevins of the new K9 Resorts, being built on Fairlane Farms Road in Wellington. A beautiful place for dogs to stay! Opening mid-summer. Photo: AroundWellington.
Inside the Premier Cafe, “best kept secret’ in Wellington, where they roast their own coffee every day.
Everybody loves a good cup of coffee. In today’s day and age, the vision of having coffee while reading the newspaper and spending time with loved ones have long been replaced with the world “runs on” coffee adage. Easily enough we find it very difficult to find a quality good cup of coffee out side of the massively produced over processed version of Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts’ coffee. They are a great business model, but it is not the coffee that comes first. I’m just saying.
In 2011, my husband Dr. Apicella and I were celebrating our 10-year anniversary in Spain where I have a good amount of my family and where we first went on our honeymoon. It was this trip where we were introduced to the cafe con leche and of course, churros!! On any given day during our stay, we would meet up with friends and family over coffee, reminisce over good times and the beautiful mountains views. It is this feeling of peace and relaxation that Dr. Apicella and I had brought into our relationship 6 years ago as we have made it a point to enjoy at least 15 minutes of peace and quite coffee time amidst our daily schedule of kids, patients, and business. It is a ritual to help bring peace of mind and body, as we have since always used an organic coffee bean with whole organic milk and a drop of honey.
It is from this concept that started 7 years ago that the Premier Cafe was born. Premier Family Health and Wellness has long stood strong in its mission to provide the best in health and wellness through the guidance and resources we provide. We are passionate about health and are always looking to bring together the mind, body and soul of health in one model. Premier Cafe is not just a coffee shop, but a place for learning more about healthy lifestyle patterns. It is our hope to not only feed the body but support the mind and soul by providing educational forums and a place to “stop and smell the roses.” We look forward to to serving you soon. Thank you.
Mariaclara Bago, DO Premier Family Health & Wellness
Visit Premier Cafe 1037 S State Rd 7 #118 Wellington, FL 33414 PremierCafeandRoasters.com (561) 657-8019
PS Live music on the first Saturday morning of every month!
Local Culinary and Business Professionals Team Up to Launch ‘QuenchTime,’ A Dining and Charity Program to Support Area Restaurants
NORTH PALM BEACH, FL – A group of local business and culinary leaders have teamed up to launch QuenchTime, a creative loyalty program that provides diners with exclusive offers at participating restaurants. The initiative was designed to support area restaurants that have struggled over the past year due to the pandemic and economic anxiety and is the collective brainchild of local ‘foodie’ Taylor Morgan, along with The Honorable Ronald R. Spoehel, former CFO of NASA, and restaurant entrepreneur Bruce Caprara.
Through QuenchTime, diners pay a modest membership fee (ranging from $9.99 to $19.99 per month) and receive complimentary drinks (a glass of wine, a beer, a cocktail or $15 off a bottle of wine) whenever they dine at participating restaurants. There is no fee for restaurants to participate, and more than 85 restaurants throughout Palm Beach County have already signed on to the program. Participating restaurants include Carmine’s La Trattoria (Palm Beach Gardens), Dada (Delray), Kapow (Boca Raton and West Palm Beach), Leila Restaurant (West Palm Beach), Tommy Bahama (Jupiter), Nicoletta’s (Boynton Beach), and many more.
A portion of all monthly membership fees are donated to the QuenchTime Restaurant Relief Fund, which will provide financial assistance directly and through a 501c3 non-profit organization to restaurant owners and their employees in times of crisis.
“When the pandemic hit, restaurateurs struggled to keep staff employed and pay their leases and utilities, while being unable to generate revenue,” said Taylor Morgan, president of QuenchTime. “Many relied on loans and even crowdfunding to help them survive. When we realized that there was no local Relief Fund in place to help them during a crisis, we decided to create it. Restaurant owners are always stepping up to the plate to support the local community and charitable organizations. We wanted to do something to be able to give back to them.”
“2020 was devastating, to say the least,” said Karen Howe, co-owner of Pelican Café in Lake Park. “When we were offered a chance to participate in QuenchTime – at no charge – we jumped on board. It’s a brilliant program and they’ve created it for all the right reasons.”
A Palm Beach County resident for over 40 years, Ms. Morgan serves as QuenchTime President and Co-Founder. A former radio personality, founder of Sprinkles Ice Cream Shop, and creator of the popular app LocalDines, she has developed close personal friendships with many local chefs and restaurateurs.
Chairman and Co-Founder of QuenchTime, the Honorable Ronald R. Spoehel, is a private investor with more than 40 years of board, executive management, banking and private investment experience. He also served as the Presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed Chief Financial Officer of NASA from 2007-2009.
The third Co-Founder of QuenchTime is restaurant industry veteran Bruce Caprara, former long-time General Manager of Carmine’s Restaurants in Northern Palm Beach County. He most recently served as Founder and CEO of yougetmore.com, a digital platform that raised money for schools.
QuenchTime is also expanding into Broward and Miami-Dade counties, and into additional markets throughout the U.S. in the near future.
QuenchTime, launched in late 2020 as a direct result of the pandemic, is a creative loyalty program that provides diners with exclusive offers at participating restaurants. The initiative was designed to support area restaurants and their employees, while offering incentives to diners. A portion of proceeds benefits the QuenchTime Restaurant Relief Fund.
Exhibition by Award-Winning ZUMA Press Photojournalists Runs May 21-July 31
Public is Invited to Guest Lecture by Featured Photographers on May 20 & FREE Opening Reception on May 21
(West Palm Beach, FL – April 19, 2021) Fatima NeJame, president and chief executive officer of the world-renowned Palm Beach Photographic Centre (PBPC), today announced that its next stellar exhibition—its first public event since temporarily closing last year—will be sponsored by the Premium News Picture Wire Service ZUMA Press:
The New Normal:
COVID Times
Opening May 21 and Running Through July 31
Culled from the 2021 edition of The Year in Pictures 2020:Apocalypse NOW, the acclaimed annual movie produced by the founder of ZUMA Wire Service, Scott Mc Kiernan, who also curated this exhibition of award-winning photography by ZUMA Press photojournalists from around the world. The new exhibition will present the “Pictures of the Year” in sports, entertainment and news—the visual story of 2020, starting at the beginning of The Lost Year, and running all the way to the final days of Limbo Year.
“Come see images that need to be seen, spanning the planet,” invites NeJame. “These are moments in time that will stop you in your tracks and stay with you forever, as the photographers’ unique talent and skills bring you to the heart of the matter at hand, with grace, respect and chilling honesty.”
“COVID Times captures humanity at its darkest hours and witnesses others rise above and beyond, showing that hope never dies,” adds Mc Kiernan. “Thanks to these courageous photographers on the frontlines of history, we can see and share the good, bad and beautiful of it all at the Palm Beach Photographic Centre Museum.”
The exhibition will feature more than 60 top award-winning pictures by photojournalists worldwide, including this year’s POYi (Pictures of the Year International) Competition’s1st place winner of Sports Action, and the Award of Excellence for Spot News. The oldest and the most prestigious photojournalism program and competition in the world, POYi’s mission is to recognize excellence in documentary photography and photojournalism.
The New Normal exhibition also includes the 3rd Place, Sports Action winner of the 2020 AIPS Sport Media Awards, as well as eight of the pictures that won a Communication Arts Magazine 2021 Photography Competition Award.
Free Guest Lecture – Thursday, May 20, 5 to 7 pm
Education Evening at the Photo Centre will be a “Ted Talk”-style presentation by photographers featured in the exhibition, moderated by Mc Kiernan, ZUMA’s Director of Photography.
Free Opening Reception – Friday, May 21, 6 to 8 pm
This is the perfect opportunity for photo fans to experience the exhibition and mingle with some of the featured photojournalists.
+ The Palm Beach Photographic Centre’s last three exhibitions—Maggie Steber: From the Heart (Feb. 16-April 30, 2021); Painting with Light: Hyper Realistic Photographs by Matt Stock (Dec. 17-Jan 30, 2021); 24th Annual Members’ Show (Sept. 8-Nov. 28, 2020)—are still available for viewing online at https://www.workshop.org/exhibition-videos/.
About the Communication Arts Magazine Photography Competition:
This is one of the most prestigious competitions for creativity in photography. Winning entries are distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Photography Annual, in print and digital editions, and online at www.commarts.com.
About POYi (Pictures of the Year International):
This is a program of the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute of the Missouri School of Journalism. For more information, please visit www.POYi.org.
About ZUMA Press Wire Service:
World Wide Web pioneering has its’ first digital news service. Started in the early 1990s by photojournalists for photojournalists—not shareholders or billionaires—ZUMA Press is now the world’s largest independent press agency and wire service.
About the Palm Beach Photographic Centre:
The Photo Centre is located at the downtown City Center municipal complex at 415 Clematis Street in downtown West Palm Beach. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Monday through Saturday. For more information, please call 561.253.2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
The Palm Beach Photographic Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching life through the photographic arts. All donations are greatly appreciated at www.workshop.org/contrib.
