MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE PALM BEACHES MEMBERS TAKE PART IN DAY OF IMPACT
9 local nonprofits impacted with an entire day of service in honor of JLPB’s 80th Anniversary
(West Palm Beach, FL.) — To celebrate 80 years of voluntarism, the Junior League of the Palm Beaches (JLPB) recently hosted a Day of Impact, an entire day of service focusing on completing one day, large and small projects for nonprofits throughout Palm Beach County. JLPB assisted nonprofit partners that they have worked with for many years, some of which were founded by the 700+ women member organization.
“I am so proud to stand alongside these women who are dedicated to improving our community and making a difference to help others, not just during our Day of Impact, but every day,” said Julie Rudolph, President of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. “We lead, we educate and we train all while making our community a better place to live, work, play and volunteer. Our League is always looking for like-minded women who have a passion for improving our community. Our members are the heart and soul of our organization.”
JLPB sent volunteers to 9 community partners with 25 volunteer shifts for JLPB members from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. simultaneously throughout the county. More than 100 volunteers and nearly 300 service hours were provided as part of this one day initiative.
Volunteers completed beach cleanups, gleaned produce, packed period supply packages, refreshed outdoor spaces and wrote letters to men and women in the armed forces overseas. JLPB worked with Loggerhead Marinelife Center, CROS Ministries, South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, Quantum House and many others to complete this Day of Impact.
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Now in its 80th year, the Junior League of the Palm Beaches is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our 700 volunteers dedicate more than 3,000 hours every year to training our members and supporting more than 20 community nonprofit partners.
Next up for JLPB is its 3rd Annual Golf Invitational at Old Marsh Golf Club on Monday, April 26, 2021. To register or for more information, please contact golf@jlpb.org or call 561-689-7590.
For more information on the Junior League of the Palm Beaches, to become a member or to donate, please visit jlpb.org or call 561.689.7590.
Celebrity polo athletes unite to support Boys & Girls Clubs’ Great Futures Polo Day
Event raised over $180,000 to benefit Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington.
Milo Dorignac, Lorenzo Nero, Antonio Aguerre, Olexa Celine and Nic Roldan
WELLINGTON, Fla. – Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County hosted its 8th annual ‘Great Futures Celebrity Polo Charity Cup & Brunch’ on Sunday, March 14 raising over $180,000 to benefit Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. Neil S. Hirsch, Marc and Melissa Ganzi and Olexa Celine led the charge as co-chairmen for the fundraising event once again.
Nacho Figueras and Artemio Figueras
“Neil S. Hirsch has set a great example for our polo community by giving back to those who need us most here in Wellington, which are our children,” said Event Co-Chair Melissa Ganzi. “The Great Futures Polo match is making an impact on the Club members, their families and our community.”
Nic Roldan, Melissa Ganzi and Nacho Figueras
Grand Champions Polo Club was the host of the morning’s celebrity polo match, for the eighth consecutive year featuring honorary event chairmen, Nacho Figueras, Polo’s international ambassador and Nic Roldan, captain of the U.S. Polo Team. Among others who participated in the three-team, round robin tournament was Nacho Novillo Astrada.
Team Sebilion featuring Nic Roldan took home the title as the Great Futures Polo Day Champions, winning the overall competition. Silver Novilla Astrada was named the MVP at just 8 years old and Rebecca, owned by Santa Rita Polo Farm was crowned as Best Playing Pony.
The celebrity polo match was followed by a brunch at the new Grand Champions Pavilion. Guests gathered following important CDC guidelines to participate in a dynamic live auction that featured Sheriff for a Day, Polo in Aspen, and the most sought after item of the day, Nacho Figueras autographed game-worn jerseys and lessons.
Palm Beach County Youth of the Year Anajiah Graham shared her Club experience with the audience in an impressively eloquent, yet thought provoking speech. A once shy Club member had the guests charged to get involved. After brunch, guests enjoyed the 4:00 p.m. polo match.
This year’s sponsors included Olexa Celine of Sebilion Farm, Joe and Diana DiMenna of the Equuleus Polo Team, Marc & Melissa Ganzi of the Grand Champions Polo Club, Neil S. Hirsch, Polo Gear, Gehring Insurance, Ernst & Young, Desich Family, Alonso & Associates, Zanelli Family Foundation, BMO Wealth Management, Waste Management, Stella Art Conservation, Michael Kors, HIVE Boutique and Martini & Rossi.
Proceeds from the 2021 Great Futures Polo Day benefit Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington, one of 17 Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. The Club provides services during non-school hours, as well as summer camp opportunities, to nearly 1,000 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18. The Club emphasizes educational, vocational, social, recreational, health, leadership and character-building skills in a positive and safe atmosphere. Through quality programs, the Club experience provides children with the guidance they need to make a healthy transition from childhood to young adulthood.
For more information about this event or Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, please call (561) 683-3287 or visit www.bgcpbc.org.
About Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Founded in 1971, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The 17 Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 10,000 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.
Wellington Art Society to Feature Sharon Koskoff “The Duchess of Deco” for Their April Meeting
The Wellington Art Society will feature a presentation by artist and author Sharon Koskoff known as “The Duchess of Deco” for their April 14, 2021 meeting.
The meeting and presentation will take place through the Wellington Art Society’s virtual Zoom link, which is distributed via e-mail to all members. A meet-and-greet will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the member spotlight and a brief meeting. The meeting will conclude with the highlight of the event; a presentation by Sharon Koskoff entitled “Confessions of a Public Mural Artist: Murals of the Palm Beaches… Bigger is Better!” The public is invited. RSVP by e-mail to presidentofwas@gmail.com.
Sharon Koskoff, “The Duchess of Deco”, is a full-time professional artist and published author known for her Decometric Murals, graphic designs, public art installations and love of Art Deco architecture. Her love for art began when Koskoff was a young girl, playing with the sewing machines and fabric scraps in her father’s ladies’ blouse factory. When she was 14 years old, her newly married older sister asked her to paint a mural in her apartment. That was the beginning of a now 40-year long career of painting public murals.
Koskoff works exclusively in acrylic, water-based paints for her public murals. She also creates collage and public art installations using found objects. Koskoff says that she likes to “…collect things that I know one day will be useful to me… I can see the potential in someone else’s discards.” She draws her inspiration from teaching, embracing the challenges of new commissions and working within her community.
Her most recent book, Murals of the Palm Beaches is the winner of a silver medal from the Florida Book Awards (FBA) in Tallahassee for Visual Arts, as well as a silver medal from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association (FAPA) in Orlando for Education. This book tells the history of large-scale murals and explores how public art has helped to revitalize downtowns and create landmarks in Palm Beach County.
Koskoff is a Muse Award Winner for Arts Educator of the Year 2014-16 from the Cultural Council of PBC. She is a well-known tour guide and lecturer on the architecture and styling of Twentieth Century design as seen in her book, Art Deco of the Palm Beaches. Mentored by Miami Beach’s “Queen of Art Deco”, Barbara Baer Capitman, she is the founding president of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches (ADSPB), a non-for-profit historic preservation organization established in 1987, celebrating 34 years of service.
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The Wellington Art Society is a non-profit charitable organization in its 40th year. It is open to artists of all mediums and patrons of the arts, allowing both local and regional artists to display their art work in local galleries, interact with other artists and serve the community through their art.
Hadassah Hosts Virtual “Antisemitism Today” program on Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00pm. The program is presented by Josephine Gon, VP of the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County. “Antisemitism Today” will equip and provide you with suggestions on how to combat antisemitism wherever it occurs. No fee. Questions: email florida@hadassah.org or call 877-949-1818. Upon registration you will receive email confirmation with link to the program. To register, please visit:
County and YMCA of the Palm Beaches Partnering to Bring New Facilities,
Amenities to Lake Lytal Park
West Palm Beach, FL (March 16, 2021) – The Palm Beach County (PBC) Board of County Commissioners recently approved a resolution authorizing the YMCA of the Palm Beaches (YMCA) to lease approximately five acres in Lake Lytal Park for 50 years with one 50-year extension option. The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department (PBC Parks) and the YMCA are partnering to bring new facilities, amenities, and improvements to Lake Lytal Park, located at 3645 Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach. PBC Parks is planning to replace the Aquatic Center and relocate it adjacent to the YMCA’s facilities. The new Aquatic Center inside Lake Lytal Park will include both competition facilities as well as other water-based recreational amenities. Improvements planned by the YMCA include an Olympic-style skate park and training facility, state-of-the-art community center/health and fitness facility, and a child care center. The design development phase for both the Aquatic Center and the YMCA amenities are expected to commence shortly and last approximately 12 months. The construction of the both the Aquatic Center and the YMCA amenities could commence by late 2021.
Pictured from L to R: Gregg Weiss, Palm Beach County Commissioner; Eric Call, Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation; Tim Leuliette, Board President, YMCA of the Palm Beaches; Tim Coffield, President & CEO, YMCA of the Palm Beaches.
The agreement ensures that both PBC Parks and the YMCA construct facilities and infrastructure improvements at their own expense. The YMCA will be building the Olympic-style skate park and training facility as Phase I, the community center/health and fitness facility as Phase II, and an indoor gymnasium and child care center as Phase III. The YMCA is currently lining up major donors who might want their namesake attached to this essential community center, located along the busiest east-west corridor (Southern Blvd) in Palm Beach County, leaving a legacy for years to come.
“Public-private partnerships between YMCAs and municipal Parks and Recreation Departments are thriving throughout the country. We look forward to this cooperative project at Lake Lytal Park being a shining example of how these types of collaborative relationships can greatly benefit the community,” said Tim Coffield, CEO and President of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches. “We are grateful for the leadership of County staff, the support of our County Commissioners, and we are excited to bring our collective vision to fruition.”
“The possibility to partner with the YMCA of the Palm Beaches to develop and collocate world class recreation facilities at Lake Lytal Park is a distinctive and timely opportunity that will benefit the residents of Palm Beach County for years to come,” said Eric Call, Director, Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department.
In addition, within two years of the county’s completion of the aquatic facility inside Lake Lytal Park, the YMCA will handle staffing, programming, and operational management of the facility, which is projected to significantly reduce PBC Parks’ operational expenses.
For more information on naming opportunities and other funding opportunities, contact Peter Thate,Development Director of the YMCA of the Palm Beaches, at 561-968-9622 ext. 237 or pthate@ymcapalmbeaches.org.
About Lake Lytal Park:
Lake Lytal Park is operated by the Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department and is located at 3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach. The Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation Department, recognized nationally for excellence in park and recreation management, operates more than 110 parks and recreational facilities and provides organized recreational programs and services for people of all ages and abilities. Visit www.pbcparks.com for more information.
About YMCA of the Palm Beaches:
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches has served the Palm Beach County community for more than 100 years, providing essential programs, activities, and services for thousands of children, seniors, and families annually. As the YMCA embarks on its next chapter, its partnership with Palm Beach County Parks and Recreation at Lake Lytle Park will vastly enhance its ability to offer these services and more to a much larger population within our community. The Y’s mission is to ensure everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment, regardless of the ability to pay. For general information, visit ymcapalmbeaches.org. YMCA of the Palm Beaches is currently located at 2085 South Congress Ave. in West Palm Beach.
Come to the Movies of Delray for a FREE Drive-In SING-A-LONG screening of GREASE! While our family-owned cinema is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, we’re bringing the community together in a socially distant way to watch movies – in your car!
PARKING With limited parking spots, we advise arriving earlier than the 7PM start time.
SOCIAL DISTANCING & MASKS Due to COVID-19, we ask that all guests adhere to CDC guidelines and wear a mask when not inside their vehicle. Chairs will be allowed in front of your vehicle.
CONCESSIONS & RESTROOMS Popcorn, Candy, and Drinks will be available for sale. The restrooms will be open.
SOUND The movie audio’s will be on outdoor speakers and also broadcast to FM Radio for watching in your car.
DIRECTIONS 7421 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33446. Located 1 block East of the Turnpike on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hagen Ranch Road.
PG ‧ 1978 ‧ Musical/Romance ‧ 1h 51m Features follow-along lyrics to all the songs during the film for viewers to join in the fun. The 1978 movie musical with John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John became both a cultural phenomenon and a classic, making the pair superstars.
Come to the Movies of Lake Worth for a FREE Drive-In screening of FOOTLOOSE! While the theater is temporarily closed due to COVID-19, we want to bring the community together in a socially distant way to watch a family-friendly movie – in your car! Please come show your support for our family-owned cinema by attending our free event.
PARKING With limited parking spots, we advise arriving earlier than the 7PM start time.
SOCIAL DISTANCING & MASKS Due to COVID-19, we ask that all guests adhere to CDC guidelines and wear a mask when not inside their vehicle. Chairs will be allowed in front of your vehicle.
CONCESSIONS & RESTROOMS Popcorn, Candy, and Drinks will be available for sale. The restrooms will be open.
SOUND The movie audio’s will be on outdoor speakers and also broadcast to FM Radio for watching in your car.
DIRECTIONS 7380 Lake Worth Road Lake Worth, FL 33467. Located 1 mile East of the Lake Worth Turnpike exit.
PG ‧ 1984 ‧ Musical/Romance ‧ 1h 47m A city teenager moves to a small town where rock music and dancing have been banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the populace.
Serena Williams Stars in Commercial at G-Star Studios
Palm Springs, FL (March 11, 2021) – Tennis legend Serena Williams returned to the G-Star Studios to film a national commercial for AWAY, an American online and storefront luggage and travel accessories retailer. Three sets were built in the Studios’ Sound Stage One to accommodate the filming of Ms. Williams and the various travel items in the successful line. G-Star Studios is owned and operated by the G-Star High School of the Arts for Film, Animation and Performing Arts, the only high school on the back lot of a major motion picture studio. “Serena is such an inspiration to our students for her many tennis titles and accomplishments that it is always pleasure when she is on-site,” says Founder Greg Hauptner. “It was especially rewarding to have her represent AWAY since it is a $150 million dollar designer, manufacturer and retailer company that was started in 2015 by two young entrepreneurs, Jennifer Rubio and Stephanie Korey based in New York City. “A major part of G-Star’s mission is to embolden all of our students to achieve success in all they aspire to do in life,” continues Hauptner. “This production is particularly exciting for our female students see the accomplishments of successful young women like Serena Williams, Jennifer Rubio and Stephanie Korey right here on our campus and to be inspired by them.”
Charter Schools USA and G-Star High School
G-Star High School is a proud member of the Charter Schools USA family of the highest quality schools in America. CSUSA is an educational company with 95 schools, 75,000 students, and 10,000 employees in six states; and is one of the largest companies of its kind in the nation. G-Star High School has been given “The Best High Schools in America” Award by the US News & World Report.
IT’S BACK! TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE ULTIMATE GAY POLO TOURNAMENT MARCH 27, 2021
Wellington, Fla. –Lexus International is taking the reins as the premiere sponsor of the 2021 Gay Polo League tournament March 25 – 28, 2021. GPL Polo Club is ecstatic to announce Lexus will be the title sponsor for the Lexus International Gay Polo Tournament – Presented by Douglas Elliman Real Estate. The event will take place at the International Polo Club Palm Beach’s Field One, one of the most prestigious polo venues in the world. The GPL tournament is a jewel in the winter social and polo season in North America. This year, GPL celebrates the 11th anniversary of its unique polo event and plans are in place to make it the most memorable (and safe) event of the year.
As noted in the January 2020 issue of The Robb Report, the gay and glamorous event promises to be one of the highlights of the season; a chic destination fête for wanderlusters and polo enthusiasts alike. This year, the not-for-profit partner is SAGE. Founded in 1978, SAGE is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to serving and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults.
No stranger to luxury events, Lexus’s 2021 presence will further solidify their preeminence in the equestrian sphere. Being an elegant luxury brand, Lexus aligns perfectly with the vision of the Gay Polo League’s flagship tournament, as the performance and style of Lexus vehicles equally match the precision and artistry of equestrian sport. “We are thrilled to partner with GPL and continue the rich tradition of the International Gay Polo Tournament.” said Mia Phillips – Senior Manager, Lexus Marketing.
GPL will be closely following COVID-19 protocols to ensure that everyone has a safe and fun weekend. All events are outdoors with masks and social distancing highly encouraged. General admission tickets will not be available this year. Attendees must be part of a tailgate or purchase a seat in the VIP area. Tailgates are limited to 12 people and will be spaced out to ensure social distancing is possible. Attendees can remove masks when with their tailgate group but should wear them at all other times.
“Our sponsors represent organizations that proactively support and advance equality and diversity. It is important that we recognize the importance of our LGBTQ allies – the people, brands and companies, like Lexus, who enthusiastically embrace and support our community,” says Chip McKenney, founder and president for GPL. “To these people and companies, we extend a heartfelt thanks. We are PROUD and grateful to be associated with you.”
Prominent 2021 sponsors include: Celebrity Cruises, Cherry Knoll Farms, First Republic Bank GJ Racing, Provident Jewelry Wellington, Palm Beach County Sports Commission and more are listed on http://www.gaypolo.com.
Tickets are now on sale for the social event of the polo season. This multiple day celebration will be held March 25-28 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington, FL. Click to purchase your tickets http://www.gaypolo.com.
About Gay Polo League (GPL)
The Gay Polo League (GPL) is the only LGBTQ identified polo league in the world. Since its founding in 2006, GPL has built an international network of LGBTQ polo players and enthusiasts in 14countries. The league embraces a cross-section of ages, abilities, professions and riding experience. Through its enthusiasm for the sport, the league works to foster positive perceptions about gay athletes and the LGBTQ community. The focus is to provide the LGBTQ community with opportunities to learn how to play polo and successfully compete in GPL tournaments and events. In late 2016, GPL became a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. This designation enables the Gay Polo League to use its events to benefit others and raise much needed funds for programs aimed at help those within the LGBTQ community.
About SAGE
Founded in 1978, SAGE is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to serving and advocating for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults. SAGE’s mission is to lead in addressing issues related to LGBT aging. In partnership with its constituents and allies, SAGE works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. SAGE fulfills this direct mission through advocacy, and by providing direct and supportive social services, social recreational activities, education, and technical assistance programs, locally and nationally, so the pioneers of our movement and the generations that follow may age with the dignity they deserve.
(Palm Beach, FL.) – The record-breaking 8th Annual Palm Beach Empty Bowls event raised $105,263 for the Palm Beach County Food Bank to help the thousands of hungry residents in our community. More than 650 attendees purchased soup at the February 26th drive-through event at The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea in Palm Beach. Chairpersons were Cordella and Rick Miessau.
“Cordella and I are thrilled that so many neighbors came out to support the mission,” said Rick Miessau. “The pandemic has exposed how easy it is for people to become food insecure, and it is hard to appreciate that one in six people living in Palm Beach County do not know where they will get their next meal. That is why we were honored to lead this event to help alleviate hunger in our own backyard.”
Empty Bowls is a national grassroots event that raises money for hunger relief. The unique event invited the public to “eat simply, so others can simply eat.” Guests received a basic meal of fresh baked bread from Old School Bakery, signature soups donated from local chefs, and water, all served by community leaders and local celebrities at this year’s reimagined drive-through pickup.
“We are elated with this year’s turnout given the pandemic circumstances,” said Jamie Kendall, CEO of the Palm Beach County Food Bank. “We could not address this increased need without community partners like Bethesda-by-the-Sea and the restaurants and volunteers making this event possible. For the past eight years, Bethesda-by-the-Sea has underwritten the event, which has raised more than $600,000 to support our mission.”
The Rev. Burl Salmon, Associate for Christian Formation, Pastoral Care and Outreach at The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea, hosted a cooking event before Empty Bowls as an additional fundraising component. Attendees paid $50 per ticket and watched Father Burl cook Curried Carrot Soup and explained why this concoction is his favorite. Additionally, Chef Robert Coleman from Joshua Catering at the Lord’s Place recorded a video of him cooking his famous Lumberjack Chili Soup (with chocolate as a special ingredient!) to drive up even more interest in the event. Chef Robert’s Cooking Corner lives on at https://youtu.be/_m_SR5FQHRU.
“We are grateful to partner with the Palm Beach County Food Bank each year for this important fundraiser, and we are overjoyed that we were able to raise over $100,000 for our neighbors in need,” said Fr. Salmon. “We look forward to Empty Bowls every year, but this is an especially significant time with the increased need due to COVID-19. Service is a part of who we are, and this event is the perfect way to serve others in Jesus’ name.”
The Platinum Ladle sponsors for the 8th Annual benefit included Cheney Brothers, Perdue and Smithfield Farmland. Gold Ladle Sponsors included Axis Redistribution, Pam & Brian McIver and Debbie and Michael Pucillo. Silver Ladle Sponsors included Beyond Meat, Censea, Consorzi, Darnel, Dep River Chips, Dole, F. Garcia, FGF Brands, Florida Natural Growers, Hayes, Nikki and Ira Harris, Kari-Out, Key Impact Sales, King & Prince, Market Partners, Ocean Garden, Old School Bakery, PDS Wealth Management, Serviroli Foods, Sullivan Electric, Swisher Proguard and Wells Fargo.
Soup Sponsors included Bath & Tennis Club, The Breakers Palm Beach, BrickTop’s Palm Beach, Buccan Restaurant, Café Boulud, Cucina Palm Beach, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Everglades Club, Field of Greens, Gourmet Galaxy, Joshua Catering Company, Pastry Heaven, Pistache French Bistro, Sailfish Club of Florida, Trevini Ristorante and Old School Bakery.
Underwriters include Kane Konsulting, LLC, Saputo Dairy Foods, Acme, Bayside, Berry Veal, Dave Matthews, Dunbar Partners, LLC, Federal Fisheries, Bertil & Joyce Kjellgren, Paige Kjellstrom, Penguin, Seafood Marketing, Slade, Lois Pope, Patti Jean Roberts-Blank, Cecie & Rod Titcomb, Paul Serpa, Starkist, Kenneth & Mary Walker and Merchant Cheese.
Historically, the Palm Beach County Food Bank provided access to nutritious food for more than 200,000 hungry Palm Beach County residents every month, but since the pandemic, the need has tripled. The Food Bank is now processing an average of 1.5 million pounds of food per month. The Food Bank procures food from grocery stores, restaurants, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources and provides it to almost 200 local community partners, including food pantries, soup kitchens and residential housing programs. Palm Beach County Food Bank programs reach families, school children and seniors, and connect those in need to available benefits and resources.
For more information about the Palm Beach County Food Bank, please visit http://www.pbcfoodbank.org or call 561-670-2518.
The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea believes in serving those in need around the corner and around the world, it is integral to our life of faith. As Jesus reminds us, “Whatever you do for the least of these, you do for me.’ Through the Church Mouse and The Shoppe, Bethesda realizes substantial revenue to support our outreach efforts. This financial support is augmented by countless volunteer hours of involvement. Our first priority is education and believe that proper education not only changes the trajectory of one child’s life but also changes the trajectory of generations to follow. Our second priority is food, because 20% of the residents in Palm Beach County suffer food insecurity. Our third priority is shelter, and we provide financial support to agencies with expertise in this necessary work.
As parents looks for options to keep their kids busy outside the classroom, the Science Center has some great opportunities for Spring Break camps! Young scientists ages 7-12 can enjoy interactive activities diving into the world of chemistry and explosions, all protected by rigorous COVID-19 procedures.
Parents can also look ahead to summer camp from June 21 to August 6 with topics like tech, space science, dinosaurs, marine biology and much more. More information can be found at the following link. https://www.sfsciencecenter.org/camps
April 2nd (one-day camp): Explosions 101 (ages 7-12) – Dive into the world of chemistry as we explore the reactive side of science. Join us for a day full of chemical concoctions as we experiment with natural pH indicators and make elephant toothpaste. $50/non-member, $45/member.
Upcoming Spring Break Camp at STEM Studio in downtown Abacoa in Jupiter April 16th, 2021: Spring Into Action (ages 7-12) – Spring is upon us and change is all around. Learn more about the changes around us as we explore metamorphosis, pollination, and other out-of-this-world changes. $50 per camper.
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