Delray Beach, FL – Museums define themselves by their collections, each with a unique point of view that is carefully shaped by the mission and vision of the institution.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition, Collecting Stories, which highlights more than 100 works drawn from its Permanent Collection and will be presented in five vignettes, or mini-exhibitions.
Enjoy early 20th century kimono in Dressing the Modern Girl. In Celebrating Sake, explore the many different varieties of utensils used for making and serving sake. Visitors can learn about the vast array of face masks used in Japan, from medieval samurai armor to sci-fi anime characters, in Masquerade. Observe the profound emotions associated with the moon while gazing at A View of the Moon featuring both traditional woodblock prints and contemporary artworks. Consider the culturally intertwined beliefs of Shintō shrines and Buddhist altars in Sacred Spaces.
“The result of our collecting efforts over more than 40 years is not just a catalog of objects,” said Tamara Joy, Chief Curator of the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, “but rather a collection of diverse ideas and unique stories illuminated by those objects.”
Collecting Stories will be on display now through April 3, 2021.
Funded in part by the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation.
For more information, call (561) 495-0233 or visit morikami.org.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is located at 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446.
LEARN HOW ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TOOLS CAN ASSIST PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY AT A FREE WORKSHOP FROM THE MELVIN J. & CLAIRE LEVINE LIFEPLANNING® PROGRAM ON FEBRUARY 24
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – January 31, 2021 – Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) invites community members to attend a free virtual workshop from the Melvin J. & Claire Levine LifePlanning® program about how assistive technology can facilitate daily life across the lifespan, including school work and home, on February 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Ana Nevares, of the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
Ana Nevares, of the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST), will be the featured speaker at the Zoom presentation. Participants will learn how assistive technology tools can help people with disabilities improve functional capabilities, which, in turn, can increase their independence.
“We are delighted to have Ms. Nevares share her extensive knowledge of assistive technology (AT) devices and how they can assist persons with disabilities improve function capabilities which, in turn, increase independence,” said LifePlanning® Director Tami Lustig, MSW.”
“Sometimes, daily tasks can be difficult to accomplish,” said Nevares. “I look forward to highlighting a range of AT tools that can facilitate everyday activities, and sharing how our state’s AT program, FAAST, can serve as a resource to anyone in the community to try AT for free.
To register for the workshop, part of Jewish Disability Advocacy Month (JDAM) powered by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), visit alpertjfs.org/lifeplanning/ by Monday February 22, 2021. To request reasonable accommodations for a disability, phone Lustig at 561-713-1917 or email [email protected] at least five [5] business days prior to the Zoom session. She is also available to answer questions and provide additional information.
A number of relevant LifePlanning® workshops will be featured online this year, with diverse topics ranging from “The Importance of Legal Planning” to “The ABLE Act and Special Needs Trusts”; “Relationships, Boundaries and Online Safety”; “Medicaid Waiver and iBudgets”, “Being the Best Advocate for you and Your Family,” and “Mental Health First Aid (MHFA).” training.
The Melvin J. & Claire Levine LifePlanning® program offers education, advocacy, confidential consultation, and emotional support to people of all faiths and ethnicities who are caring for a loved one with a disability. Free workshops encourage and assist with planning for the future, providing information on education, recreation, building independence skills and vocational opportunities.
Throughout the month of February, JDAM is bringing together participants from diverse communities across North America to break down barriers to opportunity and inclusion, and help advance policy that empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum independence. Thought leaders and experts are sharing the current state of disability rights, and best practices for promoting inclusion and supportive care packages.
Established in 1974, Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service 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 AlpertJFS.org or phone 561-684-1991.
(Boca Raton, FL – January 31, 2021) Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, today announced that the nonprofit organization is partnering with Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) to present a new virtual three-part series:
BOCA RATON TECH TALKS
The Evolution of Tech & Innovation in Boca Raton
The new series will feature panel discussions exploring the rich history of how a resort community became a revolutionary tech incubator and what this means for the future of technology in Boca Raton. Each program is 45 minutes and can be viewed on BRiC’s channels on YouTube and/or Facebook.
Tuesday, February 23 at Noon
The Early Years: Technology of Radar, IBM, Boca Raton and the First PC(1940s-1981)
Panelists include historian/author Sally Ling and Dr. Dave Bradley, one of 12 engineers who worked on the original IBM PC. Moderated by Susan Gillis of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum.
Tuesday, March 2 at Noon
Boca Raton as Silicon Beach (1980s-2000s)
Panelists include Harold Braun from Siemans, Pedro del Sol from Sensormatic, and Scott Adams of STRAX Intelligence Group. Moderated by Pete Martinez, a former IBMer and medical tech consultant.
Tuesday, March 9 at Noon
Today’s Technology Scene & Expectations for the Future
Panelists include Daniel Cane of Modernizing Medicine, Andrew Duffell from FAUs Research Park, and Angelo Bianco with Crocker Partners, owner of BRiC. Moderated by Jessica del Vecchio, Manager of Economic Development for the City of Boca Raton.
Boca Tech Talks are generously underwritten by the Florida Department of State Division of Cultural Affairs, Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners, Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, Discover the Palm Beaches, CrockerPartners and Boca Raton Innovation Campus.
About the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum:
The mission and the purpose of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum is to collect, preserve, and present information and artifacts relevant to the past and evolving history of Boca Raton and to maintain a visible role in the education and the advocacy of historic preservation in the community, particularly through its ongoing project, History Alive! Although currently closed due to the COVID pandemic, BRHS is using this time to completely reimagine and renovate the museum, which will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022.
Appealing to local historians, tourists and residents, the museum’s Fire Bay Gift Shop will, when it reopens, feature unique and educational gifts for all ages, including crafts by local artisans, historic photographs, unusual Boca-based gifts and souvenirs, books by local authors, and The History of Boca Raton DVD—as well as the annual holiday ornaments.
BRHS is located in Historic Town Hall at 71 N. Federal Highway in downtown Boca Raton (33432). For more information, please call 561.395.6766 or visit www.BocaHistory.org.
About BRiC:
Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRiC) is the largest single facility office building in the state at 1.7 million square feet. Designed by Marcel Breuer, the campus was originally built in 1969 for IBM and is home to the invention of the first personal computer. The campus was acquired by Crocker Partners in 2018 with the vision of building off BRiC’s history and evolving the campus into a science and technology hub. An ideal landing spot for companies with large footprints, BRiC is currently home to 18 national headquarters and 19 regional offices including Canon, Kroger, Modernizing Medicine, and Bluegreen Vacations. BRiC is located at 5000 T-Rex Ave. in Boca Raton. For more information, visit workatBRiC.com.
Mounts Botanical Garden of Palm Beach County to Host Seven Fun, Flexy, Furry Al Fresco Events During February
+ Winter Plant Sale – Feb. 6-7
+ Invigorating Body Flex – Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25
+ Guided Sensory Garden Walk – Feb. 12
+ Dogs’ Day in the Garden – Feb. 14
(West Palm Beach, FL – January 31, 2021) Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will be hosting seven fun, flexy, and furry al fresco events next month, including the brand new Winter Plant Sale, four Invigorating Body Flex classes, a Guided Sensory GardenWalks, and the always popular Dogs’ Day in the Garden.
“While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic 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.
February 6-7:
Winter Plant Sale
+ Saturday, 9 am to 4 pm
+ Sunday, 9 am to 3 pm
FREE for members; $10nonmembers (general/ages 13 and up); $5 (children 5-12). Advance ticket sales close at 5 pm on February 5. Gate admission is by credit card only at $12 and $5.
Visitors can stroll in a relaxed environment while shopping for a wide variety of plants, shrubs, trees, garden accessories, and fine crafts. The Mounts Botanical Garden Nursery and Vintage Thrift Shop will also be open with a variety of plants and unique treasures for home and garden.
Note: Public health and safety remain prime priorities. Mounts Botanical continues to adhere to Palm Beach County and CDC requirements and guidelines. The sale will be held at reduced capacity, and the 40-50 vendors expected will all be outside, spaced for safety, and located throughout the Garden.
February 4, 11, 18 & 25:
Invigorating Body Flex
Thursdays, 9 am to 9:45 am
$15 per class (includes full Garden admission)
Registration is required; class size is limited.
Raise your energy level, work on your balance, strengthen muscles and core while having fun in the Garden’s beautiful surroundings. Find joy in getting out and moving your body in a safe environment. Classes are led by certified fitness/yoga instructor Hegina Rodrigues; the class will be held in a different part of the Garden each week. To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
February 12:
Guided Sensory Garden Walk
An Eye for Capturing Portraits and Selfies Noon to 1 pm
$10 per couple for members; $24 per couple for nonmembers How many times have you been somewhere really beautiful, but had no one to take your photo? This Guided Walk for couples and friends will feature some fun ways to capture an engaging portrait or selfie. The Walk will be led by local portrait photographer Steve Horan, who will share his creative process on how to use the landscape, Garden features and natural light to take better selfies and portraits. Participants should bring their cameras or phones. To register, please visit https://www.mounts.org/events/.
February 14:
Dogs’ Day in the Garden
9 am to 3 pm (last entry at 2 pm)
FREE for members; $10 for nonmembers; $5 for children 5-12
This dog- and family-friendly monthly event will be held throughout the Garden. Visitors really love being able to bring their dogs to Mounts for a relaxed stroll, and there are many great spots for photos that people can post online.
Dogs’ Day in the Garden at Mounts Botanical Garden (Photo courtesy of Mounts Botanical Garden)
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.
Still available for viewing at Mounts Botanical Garden is 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.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR JEWISH COLLEGE STUDENTS THROUGH FERD & GLADYS ALPERT JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – January 31, 2021 – Jewish college students have the opportunity to get funding for college through Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS) through the Jewish Educational Loan Fund (JELF). In 2020, JELF helped 16 students in Palm Beach County with $68,286 in financial aid.
The interest-free loans for college, graduate school, and vocational programs serves students in the Greater Palm Beaches who are pursuing higher education. These need-based loans help bridge the gap between a student’s total financial resources and the cost of attendance. Students must be in good academic standing, and be enrolled in full-time undergraduate or graduate study, or special post-secondary training at a U.S. accredited institution; studies must lead to a degree or professional certificate; financial need must be demonstrated (2020 FAFSA is required); and that they have sought and accepted financing from all available sources. Funds can be used for crucial living and medical expenses, books, supplies, transportation, and many other costs.
JELF reports that a 99% student repayment rate is consistently maintained, even during the challenging times we are currently going through. “Dollars used for one student when paid back are used for the next. Every dollar lives on and on…,” said JELF Board President Jane Aronoff .
The application period for JELF loans is from March 1-April 30, 2021 for the full academic year, and September 1-30 for spring and/or summer semester(s) only. Students must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA for the loan offered.
Sign up at jelf.org/app to get a reminder or visit JELF.org/donate to learn more. For more information on eligibility requirements, visit jelf.org or contact local JELF Loan Coordinator Olivia Tartakow at 561-684-1991 or [email protected].
Established in 1974, 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.
Four Course Chef Created Dinner + Unlimited Cocktails to Celebrate the Day of Love
WEST PALM BEACH, FL – While Dry January was a great way to kick off the year, Avocado Grill is coming strong for February’s day of love.
Avocado Grill
Beginning at 5:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 14th, guests can pour their love out while enjoying a handcrafted four course prix fixe menu featuring artisanal cuisine and unlimited cocktails for just $99 per person. Served until 10 p.m., this unique ensemble of the freshest culinary creations begins with the vegetable course consisting of beet tartare over bibb lettuce, aged Spanish goat cheese, crushed pistachios, orange emulsion and toast points.
The second course moves to the sea with seared scallops, maitake mushrooms, sunchoke puree, yuzu glaze, cucumber-white soy vinaigrette and topped with a daikon chip. The third course is perfection on a plate featuring braised short rib, roasted root vegetables, olive oil crushed golden potatoes, ruby port demi and crispy sunchokes. Finally, indulge in a molten chocolate lava cake with pistachio ice cream, the perfect ending to your romantic dinner.
Reservations for Avocado Grill’s Valentine’s Day dinner are highly recommended and can be made by visiting www.avocadogrillwpb.com or calling (561) 623-0822. *The Valentine’s Day open bar option will feature house wines, champagne, cocktails and beer. No bottles.
Since 2014, Avocado Grill has been the culinary destination continually offering imaginative artisanal cuisine that entices food enthusiasts. Its chef led, epicurean creativity continues to delight regular visitors with seasonal, locavore-driven fare, creative cocktails and a sophisticated collection of wine, beer, and bubbly.
Avocado Grill serves lunch Monday through Friday, weekend brunch, and dinner seven nights a week. Indoor and expansive open-air seating areas provide plenty of inviting space to relax with friends and family. Curbside carryout and delivery is always available.
Be sure to follow the restaurant on social media at @avocadgrillwpb for all the latest updates and specials.
Clinics Can Help and United Way of Palm Beach County
Distributed $350,000 Worth of PPE
West Palm Beach, Fl. – On Friday, January 22, 2021, Clinics Can Help and United Way of Palm Beach County joined together with dozens of volunteers for a personal protective equipment (PPE) giveaway. The donation went to 170 nonprofit agencies across Palm Beach County who will have access to the $350,000 worth of equipment to ensure safety for their staff while serving their clients.
Americorps Volunteers with Clinics Can Help CEO Owen O’Neill (hat)
The equipment was purchased through a grant provided by the PBC Board of County Commissioners to United Way of Palm Beach County through CARES Act money, and has been received and housed at Clinics Can Help and The Port of Palm Beach.
“Our team is proud to be a partner in this project,” shared Clinics Can Help CEO Owen O’Neill. “Our mission is to provide medical equipment and supplies to every child and adult in need, so we see it as our responsibility to support our community in this way. We’re also very proud that United Way and the County has trusted us with such an important project.”
The giveaway took place on Friday, January 22nd at The Port of Palm Beach and nonprofit organizations registered in advance. PPE items that were donated include face masks and shields for children and adults, hand sanitizer in large and small bottles, gloves, thermometers, and sanitizing spray for surface cleaning and other items.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Jennifer Martinez, JLM Communications, at (561) 301-4998 or [email protected].
About Clinics Can Help (CCH):
A vital resource in Palm Beach County and throughout southeast Florida for families in search of medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, nebulizers and more, CCH provides access to critical equipment for thousands of children and adults who cannot afford it. The only organization of its kind in Florida and one of only four in the U.S. that provide a vast and diverse array of equipment, CCH makes a difference through a simple process of organized recycling. For more information, call 561-640-2995 or visit clinicscanhelp.org.
Nursing Scholar Finds Solace at Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens Through Healers in the Gardens Program
West Palm Beach, FL– When Palm Beach State University nursing student and Palm Health Foundation nursing scholarship recipient Elizabeth Lubin heard about Healers in the Gardens, a complimentary day of art and nature at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) offered to nurses, she jumped at the chance. It has been a challenging year for 34-year-old Lubin, a resident of Deerfield Beach, FL. In addition to the stress of COVID-19, Lubin was diagnosed with cancer just before the pandemic struck. The experience she had at ANSG in West Palm Beach, FL, with her husband on January 9, 2021 was exactly what the sculpture garden and Healers in the Gardens funder Palm Health Foundation had intended, a day of peace and respite in beautiful surroundings in appreciation of nurses.
“A peace came over me being there,” said Lubin. “Nurses should take advantage of this experience, especially if they are working during the pandemic and have stress. The garden will let them forget about it for a little while and given them peace.”
Lubin was especially struck by the “Seven Beings,” a group of colossal figures carved from huge blocks of Norwegian granite. To Lubin, the awe-inspiring sculptures had great meaning. “It inspired me to think that even though we all are facing different paths, directions, and challenges, we are in this together,” she said.
Lubin also thought of the many people who have come together to help her continue her nursing career path while fighting cancer. The diagnosis came just as Lubin was applying for a nursing scholarship from Palm Health Foundation through the George Snow Scholarship Fund to advance her career from an LPN to an RN. While she kept her illness hidden at the beginning of the application process, it was the urging of Palm Health Foundation nursing scholarship fund donor Debra Coffman Howe that kept Lubin looking forward and made it possible for her to continue working toward her goal of becoming a critical care nurse and eventually a nurse anesthesiologist.
Lubin now considers her cancer journey a benefit to her education and career. “I turned into the patient instead of the student,” she said. “I will be that nurse helping patients who are in the position I was once in.”
About Healers in the Garden
Healers in the Gardens isa free day of art and nature at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (ANSG) for healthcare heroes funded by a grant from Palm Health Foundation. The program offers nurses and their guests complimentary admittance to ANSG through June 30, 2021, or until guest passes run out. Nurses can claim their free guest pass to the gardens on a first-come, first-served basis by visiting the Eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ansg-healers-in-the-gardens-2020-2021-tickets-123085525119.
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 $83 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.
About Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens, Inc. is a non-profit foundation established in 1977 by resident sculptor Ann Weaver Norton (1905-1982). An urban sanctuary of almost two acres, the compound comprises Norton’s historic house with exhibition galleries, her studio, monumental sculptures and tropical gardens of rare palms and cycads.
Located at 253 Barcelona Road in the historic El Cid neighborhood of West Palm Beach, the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is open Wednesday through Sunday (starting October 1 – outdoors only), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Normal admission has been discounted while the Norton House and Artist Studio are under renovations: free for members and children under five, $12 for non-member adults, $8 for seniors (age 65 and older) and $5 for students and children five years of age and older. Special event pricing will vary. Garden Tours and Talks are available at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. The Gardens are also available for private events and are closed on major holidays. For more information, please visit www.ansg.org or call 561-832-5328.
She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies.
One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express, How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
And on that cheek, and o’er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent!
Here are 11 of the best kong stuffing recipes. My dog loved them, and so will yours!
I spent a whole day researching the best recipes. Then, I made them all to test them for you.
I spent the day in the kitchen today!
Most Kong recipes online lack clear instructions or exact ingredient measurements. I set out to fix that.
Kong’s come in different sizes. The following Kong stuffing recipes are for medium sized Kongs.
Use only half the ingredients if you have a small Kong. And, use double the ingredients if you have a large Kong.
Always check with your vet before adding new foods to your dog’s diet.
Keep reading to find out how to make these recipes.
#1 – Banana Blast
Here’s all the ingredients you need for the Banana blast!
Ingredients for Medium size Kong:
⅕ cup of yogurt
⅛ cup of mashed banana
1 tbsp peanut butter
Preparation:
Mash the banana in a bowl using a fork
Pour the yogurt into the bowl and mix with the banana.
Stuff the mixture into the kong.
Add peanut butter to seal the kong
Freeze
Make sure to use plain, unsweetened yogurt and peanut butter in this recipe. Avoid peanut butter with Xylitol in it. We recommend freezing this as the mixture inside can be quite liquidey.
