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March fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

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March fun at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

MARCH HAPPENINGS:

Shibori Indigo Workshop,

Kokeshi Doll Clinic, and

More at

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

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Ikebana Flower Arrangement

March workshops, classes, and demonstrations:

Tuesdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23

Ikebana Flower Arrangement – Ikenobo School (Class)
Time: Beginners – 11am – 1pm 

           Intermediate – 1pm – 3pm*

Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). Advance Registration Required.

*Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience or have taken at least three sessions of Ikebana classes. Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. Dating back to the 15th century, the Ikenobo School is the oldest and most traditional. Students in this course learn the basic principles and style of Ikenobo, creating fresh flower arrangements each week to take home and enjoy. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24

Ikebana Flower Arrangement – Sogetsu School (Class)

Time: Beginners – 10:30am – 12:30pm

           Intermediate – 1:30pm – 3:30pm*

Cost: $80 (Morikami Members $70). Advance Registration Required.


Flower arranging, ikebana, is a traditional Japanese art form spanning centuries. Ikebana has various different schools of study, each with unique philosophies and aesthetics. The Sogetsu School is a contemporary school, which focuses on the creativity and individuality of ikebana. The idea is that ikebana can be done by anyone, anywhere, with almost anything. Students will learn the basics of Sogetsu and create pieces each week to take home and enjoy. *Intermediate courses are for students with prior experience. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Thursdays, March 4, 11, 25

Sumi-e Ink Painting (Floral Beginner) (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm 

Cost: $45 (Morikami Members $41). Advance Registration Required.

Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Fridays, March 5, 12, 26

Sumi-e Ink Painting (Class)
Time: Floral – 10:30am – 12:30pm 

           Landscape – 1:30pm – 3:30pm

Cost: $45 (Morikami Members $41). Advance Registration Required.

Sumi-e is a form of Japanese ink painting brought from China in the 12th century. Primarily done in black ink, the name literally means “charcoal drawing” in Japanese. Students grind their own ink using an ink stick and a grinding stone and learn to hold and utilize brushes to create the primary sumi-e brushstrokes. Floral and landscape classes will start with a review of the basic techniques before moving on to the main subject. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Friday, March 5
Film Screening: Shoplifters by Hirokazu Koreeda 

(In Japanese, subtitled in English)

Sponsored by the JM Family Foundation
Time: 7pm, museum doors open at 6pm (121 min., 2018, Rated R)
Cost: $7 (Morikami Members $5). Advance Ticket Purchase Required. 

After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu’s wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live 

happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets, testing the bonds that unite them. (Rotten Tomatoes)

Saturday, March 6

Shibori Indigo – Napkin II (Workshop)

Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $65. Advance Registration Required.

The use of indigo dye, or aizome, has a long and cherished history in Japan. The deep blue colors for which Japanese textiles are celebrated come from the leaves of the tade ai, a plant introduced to Japan from China in the sixth century. Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn new shibori techniques building off from the Shibori Napkins I workshop and create a new set of special dinner napkins for your home. For required materials or to register, visit morikami.org.

Saturday, March 6
Virtual Family Fun: Hinamaturi DIY Kokeshi
Cost: FREE online activity

Make your own customized kokeshi, a Japanese wooden figurine, to celebrate Hinamatsuri, Doll’s Day. 

Saturday, March 6

Tea Ceremony (Workshop)
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $40. Advance Registration Required.

The workshop teaches the basics of sadō – The Way of Tea – necessary to understand the aesthetics of sadō and to fully enjoy the tea ceremony itself. Participants become familiar with how to be a guest, how to make a bowl of tea, and serve it. To register, visit morikami.org.

Sundays, March 7, 28 or Thursdays, March 11, 25

Sado: Tea Ceremony (Beginners) (Class)
Time: 10:15am -12:15am

Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required.

Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. To register, visit morikami.org.

Sundays, March 7, 28

Sado: Tea Ceremony (Intermediate) (Class)
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Cost: $55 (Morikami Members $50). Advance Registration Required.

Expand upon your knowledge of Japanese tea ceremony in this hands-on class. Perform traditional Japanese tea ceremony, with its ever-evolving seasonal subtleties, in the authentic Seishin-an Tea House under the guidance of instructor Yoshiko Hardick. The tea ceremony changes from month to month and from season to season. Intermediate course requires approval by the instructor before registering. To register, visit morikami.org.

Sundays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 11, 25, May 2, 9
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese (Class) 

 Time: Level I – 10:15am – 11:25am
            Level II – 11:25am – 12:35pm
            Level III – 12:40am – 1: 50pm
            Level IV – 1:50pm – 3:00pm
Cost: $100 (Morikami Members $90). Advance Registration Required.
Nihongo: Introduction to Japanese is a beginner and lower intermediate program teaching Japanese speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students are introduced to Japanese culture and lifestyles through lessons and conversation. Levels I and II use Japanese for Busy People I (JBP I) and levels III and IV use Japanese for Busy People II (JBP II). Fall, winter, and spring sessions of each level should be taken sequentially as a series. For more information, required textbooks or to register, visit morikami.org.

Saturday, March 13
Sado: The Way of Tea (Demonstration)
Time: 12pm, 1:30pm or 3pm
Cost: $5 with paid museum admission. 

Observe Japanese sadō, an ever-changing demonstration rich in seasonal subtleties. Your involvement in the true spirit of sadō — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), and tranquility (jaku) will help you bring a calm perspective into your busy life. 

Sunday, March 14

The Way of Taiko – The Heartbeat of Japan (Workshop)
Time: 11am – 1pm or 2pm – 4pm 

Cost: $50. Advance Registration Required.

This workshop introduces participants to the history and practice of taiko drumming. Participants are taught how to understand sounds and movements, i.e., how to connect nature and the meaning of body movement. They will become familiar with the way of taiko and its drumming techniques. Top performers from South Florida’s Fushu Daiko will conduct the workshop. The group is recognized by Seiichi Tanaka, the master of San Francisco Taiko Dojo, who brought taiko to the United States and who trained senior members of the Fushu Daiko group. For more information or to register, visit morikami.org.

Wednesdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14
Japanese Traditional Music: Koto (Intermediate) (Class)
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Cost: $155 (Morikami Members $150). Advance Registration Required.

Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument first introduced to Japan from China in the 7th-8th centuries. Learn about the history, culture and techniques in how to play this exquisite instrument in this five-week course. Instruments will be provided for participants to use in the class. This class is for students with experience in koto.

Friday, March 26
Karesansui: Raking Demonstration (Demonstration)
Time: 10:30am
Cost: FREE with paid museum admission. No Reservation Required.

Karesansui or dry landscape garden is founded on Zen ideology using carefully composed rock arrangements and gravel or sand.  A karesansui is carefully raked to represent characteristics of water such as currents and waves while boulder arrangements may be interpreted as islands.  Learn about our Late Rock Garden and observe how the raking can be a practice in mindfulness and meditation.

Due to COVID-19, all programming is subject to change. Please check the website for updates or cancellations. 

About Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens has been a center for Japanese art and culture in South Florida since opening in 1977. Morikami invites guests to discover its South Florida’s history, connection with Japan, and explore a series of six diverse gardens, each inspired by a different historical period and style of Japanese gardening. Visitors experience traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through engaging exhibits, varied educational programs and seasonal events, a world-class bonsai display, Pan-Asian cuisine, and a distinctive museum store. The Morikami Museum is fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446 | 561.495.0233 | morikami.org

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Royal Palm Student Named as PBAU “Women of Distinction” Scholarship Recipient

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Royal Palm Student Named as PBAU “Women of Distinction” Scholarship Recipient

PBA ANNOUNCES 2021 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION SCHOLARSHIPS  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2021) – Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) has announced that four of its seniors have been awarded the school’s annual Women of Distinction scholarships, funded with proceeds from the yearly Women of Distinction luncheon. The Women of Distinction scholarships are awarded to female PBA seniors who demonstrate outstanding academics, service and leadership. 

This year’s Women of Distinction luncheon, which recognizes women who work to better their communities, was cancelled in order to protect participants from potential spread of COVID-19. Instead, past recipients will be honored in a number of safe, creative ways throughout the year, and a grand 30th anniversary Women of Distinction celebration is planned for February 2022, co-chaired Eileen Burns of West Palm Beach and Frances Fisher of Palm Beach.  

The 2021 scholarship recipients are: Maria Landron of Royal Palm Beach, Florida; Rebekah Chin of Port St. Lucie, Florida; Leah Woods of Piedmont, South Dakota; and Alysse Armstrong of Merritt Island, Florida. 

Maria Landron

Landron, a public relations major, was selected as a Freidheim Fellow in the LeMieux Center for Public Policy. Her research project on U.S. immigration policy was partly informed by a visit to the Arizona-Mexico border, undertaken as part of her capstone public relations program of work. She completed internships with West Palm Beach’s Moore Agency and the Village of Royal Palm Beach where she led a campaign to encourage participation in the U.S. Census. The (Palm Beach County) Census League recognized the village for the campaign’s success and the village honored Landron for her leadership role. Landron hopes her PR skills can help “shape the way that people view our immigration issues.” She is considering enrolling in graduate school.

 

Rebekah Chin

Chin, an education major, began her student teaching virtually last fall at Jerry Thomas Elementary School in Jupiter before switching to hybrid teaching with some students in attendance and others online. Despite the challenges that posed, she loves teaching and believes that God has called her to the field of education. She credits her professors at PBA with preparing her to adapt to changing situations and never losing sight of the goal – to inspire children to learn. “I’m very honored and thankful to have received this scholarship,” Chin said, “because I really would not have been able to come to Palm Beach Atlantic if it were not for financial aid and scholarships like this.” 

Leah Woods

Woods majored in human performance and sport / recreation and tourism administration, which enhanced her associate’s degree in business administration that she earned before transferring to PBA. She thinks she may pursue a marketing career, but she also imagines someday owning a fitness facility. “I have a lot of options with this major, which is why I chose it,” she said. She was fascinated by her science courses, such as Human Structure and Functions. On the athletics front, Woods had planned to play on PBA’s new beach volleyball team but was sidelined with an injury. While that was disappointing, “the Lord has opened up so many other exciting opportunities,” she said.  

Alysse Armstrong

Armstrong is a business management major, with a concentration in entrepreneurship. “In the long run I would love to open up my own business,” she said. Next fall she plans to study in Italy. She grew up in a military family, moving around a lot, including living in Germany. “So I love living in a different culture.” At PBA she has enjoyed being a resident advisor, serving more than 30 underclassmen in Baxter Hall. “I got to help these girls transition to a new season in life, and to mentor them through this hard time with COVID.” She feels honored to receive the scholarship. “It’s a recognition of what I’ve accomplished here.” 

Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in West Palm Beach, Orlando and online. The University is dedicated to the integration of Christian principles to prepare students for learning, leadership and service.  

Express Yourself Fashion Art Ball on May 8, 2021

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Express Yourself Fashion Art Ball on May 8, 2021

Express Yourself Fashion Art Ball on May 8, 2021

COVID-19 Increases Need for Aid for Orphanage in Mexico

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COVID-19 Increases Need for Aid for Orphanage in Mexico

COVID-19 Increases Need for Aid for Orphanage in Mexico

Artist Laurie Snow Hein Raises Awareness

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, devastating hardships have increased all throughout the world, but especially for poverty-stricken individuals in Mexico. Unfortunately, homelessness has increased rapidly at an alarming rate. There are many people suffering, including neglected and abandoned children; however, La Ola Children’s Home in Jalisco, Mexico is working hard to rescue these children and provide for them a home, education, love and care. Local artist, Laurie Snow Hein, is offering her paintings to help raise awareness and provide funds to support La Ola so that they can build a larger and more permanent home, to house these children.

La Ola Child

La Ola Children’s Home was founded by Dr. Bob and Becky Plinke. After witnessing the heartbreaking poverty and neglect of many children while on their honeymoon in Mexico, the Plinke’s decided to take action. In 2010, they resigned from their jobs in the United States and moved their family to Jalisco, Mexico to create La Ola Children’s Home, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported primarily by private funding.

Long before La Ola existed, artist Laurie Snow Hein met La Ola co-founder, Becky, when their daughter’s attended summer camp together. The moms worked at the camp and became close friends. In 2012, Laurie went to visit Becky in Mexico for two weeks and took art supplies for the children. She was so impressed with the exceptional work they were accomplishing that she wanted to help echo their call, by making more people aware of La Ola’s needs. The desire was to enable them to grow their ability to provide for more children.

La Ola Children

Last month, Laurie donated one of her original oil paintings to help raise funds for the construction of La Ola’s new home. The highest bidding donor received Snow Hein’s original painting called “The Wave”, valued at $5,200. The benefit raised $2,600 towards pouring the foundation for the building. The idea to do the fundraiser came when Laurie was asked by The New Studio for the Visual Arts of Jupiter, Florida to teach an online class on painting waves. Becky’s daughter Abby, living in Europe, joined the class via Zoom. When the class was finished, Laurie told Peggy Kirkwood, the President of The New Studio for the Visual Arts, about Abby’s parents and their orphanage called La Ola. They both were struck with the idea to name the resulting painting “The Wave”, which is the English translation of “La Ola” and use it to help raise funds for the orphanage. It was the God-given purpose the painting was destined to accomplish.

The Wave, La Ola – Original painting by Laurie Snow Hein

Today, La Ola cares for abandoned and abused girls, as well as those from impoverished families that find it necessary to relinquish their children into La Ola’s care for safety and an opportunity to have a good education and improved quality of life. These girls come from circumstances which put them at high risk to become victims of human trafficking. La Ola has created a nurturing environment that recognizes and responds to individual needs and provides comprehensive care that includes much more than the basics of nutritious meals, appropriate clothing, and safe housing. The girls receive medical, dental and psychological care as well as a highly accredited education at a local private school and full support to attend university. It is La Ola’s mission to break the cycle of poverty and abuse by providing these children with the knowledge, skills and self-confidence needed to be independent and live out their dreams.

Laurie Snow Hein visits La Ola

Co-founder Becky Plinke says, “COVID has pushed out more homeless children than I have ever seen.” In response to the sheer numbers of girls needing help, La Ola is making plans to expand the number of children they are caring for from 20 to more than 60 children. Without the caring people of La Ola, these children would be victimized on the streets of Jalisco.

Until recently, La Ola rented various homes in order to safely house the children. Needless to say, the current housing is inadequate to care for the 200% increase in residents. Through the help of generous donors, they were able to purchase four acres of land in Jalisco, Mexico on which they plan to build their forever home.

Laurie continues to do her part to raise awareness and money to help make these dreams come to fruition. She is offering to gift a free print or giclee of her work to each person making an online tax-deductible donation to La Ola on their website https://laolacasahogar.org. There are hundreds of images to choose from in her inventory varying from $20 to $500.

Once you have submitted your donation to La Ola’s website, please email Laurie at artistlsh@aol.com with your donation receipt and arrange to select and pick up your artwork from her Palm Beach Gardens studio. Your donation will impact the trajectory of a child’s life and directly benefit them for a bright future. Adding to this, it will be rewarded with a beautiful image of your choosing to remember your contribution!

 “I can’t do what Bob and Becky have dedicated their lives to do, but I can help them do it with the talent God has given me.” – Laurie Snow Hein

Dr. Randy Shares a Message

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Dr. Randy Shares a Message

By Dr. Randy Laurich, Video by SharpShooter Marketing Group

Dr. Randy Laurich of The Wellness Experience wanted to share this Sunday morning message with you all. #Gratitude​ #ServingTheCommunity​ #SundayThoughts​ #Appreciation​

Wellington Garden Club Meeting in March

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Wellington Garden Club Meeting in March

Garden Club Meeting to Feature Talk on “Native American Agricultural Heritage – Food & Flowers”


Wellington Garden Club member John Siena and members of Wellington’s Boys & Girls Club proudly display some of the harvest from the B&G Club’s Community Garden

Wellington Garden Club (WGC) will hold its monthly meeting via Zoom on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 9:30 AM. The brief business meeting will be followed by a presentation on “Native American Agricultural Heritage – Food and Flowers” by Wellington resident and WGC Second Vice President John Siena. John’s talk will illustrate how much we owe to the Native American cultures for our food, including the importance of the Three Sisters (maize, beans, and squash), the name given to a classic form of mixed cropping used by Indigenous farmers in North America.

John is a graduate engineer whose career in the electrical/electronic industry led to a position in the International Division of Burndy Corp. (later Framatome) where he was responsible for most of Asia. Upon his retirement, John pursued his life-long avocation of farming, history and the environment, that was nurtured by summers spent on his grandfather’s farm.  As an Eagle Scout, he was a conservation counselor at Boy Scout camps; he had his own gardens and led industrial effluent controls. For the past five years John has led the Community Garden at the Wellington Boys & Girls Club and has been responsible for introducing the Club’s boys and girls to the joys of gardening. 

To join the club’s Zoom meeting as a guest, please RSVP to President Jan Seagrave at 561-793-1697. Wellington Garden Club (WGC) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that has been serving Wellington area communities since 1981. Its motto is “Gardening Makes a World of Difference.” The club is a member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC), District X, the Deep South Region (DSR) and National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC). For more information see www.wellingtongardenclub.org. 

AroundWellington Celebrates 15 Years!

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AroundWellington Celebrates 15 Years!

AroundWellington Celebrates 15 Years!

Wellington, FL – February, 2021

This month marks the 15th year for AroundWellington.com, and founder Krista Martinelli has some updates.  “We now have an Advisory Committee,” says Martinelli.  “And a mission statement – To provide an authentic voice and a journalistic breath of fresh air while creating an inspiring reading experience.”  We just launched a new look to our free weekly eNewsletter. A new logo is coming soon too. 

Last year after the George Floyd murder, Martinelli wrote a 7-part series on racism, including interviews with Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, business owner Henry Mosley, restaurant-chain owner and activist Rodney Mayo, Florida State Attorney Dave Aronberg, candidate for PBC Sheriff Alex Freeman and activists Kyla Edma and Zainab Asad.  “This story really put us on the map in a new way, reaching a bigger audience and gaining international feedback,” says Martinelli. 

Over the years, the publication has focused on “good news.”  But now, in a time of division and constant change, the publication adds an edge, getting to the core of some of the issues that continue to haunt us these days, including the Coronavirus, global warming and racism. 

The AroundWellington team is made up of 17 writers, including Mayor Gerwig, and 4 photographers. 

AroundWellington’s 10th Anniversary Celebration, which happened at the home of Lori and Eric Baumel five years ago. Photo by Lois Spatz.

“I’ve been reading and enjoying Around Wellington since Krista’s first hard copy magazine was published in 2006. It’s been wonderful to see the growth of this publication over the years into an electronic journal of what is happening in our home town,” says Linda McGill, long-time Wellington resident. 

“Your passion for authentic living is evident in everything you create. I am truly a fan!” says Wendy Soderman, founder of the Ideal School and Dream School in Royal Palm Beach, founder of Breathe Modern Meditation in West Palm Beach.

“Congratulations to AW on turning 15! It’s great to have local partners that help keep our residents informed and up to date on local issues,” says Mayor Anne Gerwig.

AW’s 15th Anniversary Zoom celebration

For more information about AroundWellington.com (regarding stories or advertising), please visit the website or call (561) 965-6617.  To subscribe to the free weekly eNewsletter (and the email list is never shared with any other business), please visit AroundWellington.com’s home page and provide your email address.  For letters to the editor, please email: aroundwellington@gmail.com

AroundWellington’s first issue, originally a print publication, February, 2006

Recycling Resources: Disposing of Your Fishing Line

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Recycling Resources: Disposing of Your Fishing Line

By Rick Wallace, copyright January, 2021

With fishing line taking more than 600 years to break down in the environment, it is vital that we increase the uptake of recycling of used line and commit to disposing of it correctly.

And for all those years the line poses a threat to birds, seals, turtles and and other marine life creating serious problems for these species’ and our marine and freshwater environments. Even in landfill, discarded line can cause problems to animals.

To help reduce these problems we put together this comprehensive list below of recycling and disposal schemes for fishing line to help anglers discover ways to handle old line in an environmentally sound way.

Fortunately recycling programs and bins at piers and boat ramps are becoming more common and most of the schemes outlined below contain resources on how to buy or build a line recycling bin and where to send the line you gather in the bin.

Recycled monofilament and fluorocarbon line can be repurposed into plastics that can even be used in the constructions of new fishing gear!

It is important, though, for anglers to take responsibility for disposing of their own line properly. Obviously recycling the line is best, but in the event you are not near a recycling bin you need to cut it into small pieces before putting it into the bin.

The best way to do that is to wind it into coils and then use scissors or a knife to cut the coils to ensure it is in sections of no more than four inches or so. Cut it into smaller sections if you have time. This significantly reduces the risk of entanglement for birds and other animals frequently landfill sites.

If you are out on the water or on the riverbank and don’t have access to scissors or a knife and aren’t near a recycling bin, bring your line home, cut it up as described and then dispose. Don’t just throw it in the bin.

Read on . . .

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Rick Wallace with a fat rainbown trout taken in Hokkaido’s Teshio River. Credit: Takahiko Chiba

Rick Wallace is the founder and editor of Tackle Village (https://tacklevillage.com/) – a fishing site offering tips, advice and reviews, as well as articles on sustainable fishing and the environment. A keen fisherman himself, Rick is passionate about maintaining the beauty of the habitats in which fish are found.

IDA Development Gives Back to Community

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IDA Development Gives Back to Community

IDA Development Gives Back to Community; Refurbishes Riding Ring at Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit

WELLINGTON – IDA Development, the industry leader in creating distinctive equestrian properties, is all about teamwork but they are also big on giving back to the community.

Recently, IDA Development generously donated their immense expertise, skill and services to completely refurbish the footing in the riding ring at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit at Okeeheelee Park. The ring was flooding, unlevel and had poor footing.

The donation was through the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation (www.PBSCF.org), a 501c3 non-profit.

“It was fun getting an inside look at the amazing care they take of their horses,” said IDA Development owner Harry Knopp. “It was a privilege and honor to be involved in this project.”

IDA Development regraded the arena and mixed in Premier Equestrian ProTex footing and ArenaAid with the existing footing. The arena now has added cushion for better shock absorption, retains moisture to reduce dust and is overall more stable, providing the eight horsesa better surface to train on.

“They are a great group of people and horses and they provide an important service to our community,” said Knopp. “We look forward to helping them with more projects in the future.”

The group’s future projects include securing a hotwalker and adding obstacles to the arena, according to Sgt. Jeff Israel, Supervisor of the Sheriff’s Mounted Unit.

“It was excellent service provided by IDA,” said Israel. “A professional team who provided insight on arena care and management. They discussed other services as well.”

The Mounted Unit team gave IDA Development an “A-plus” because of the improved water management, graded surface and safer footing the horses, according to Israel.

The Mounted Unit is an integral part of the Sheriff’s Office. They perform high-visibility patrols as well as make presentations to audiences throughout the county and provide extra patrol or potential crowd control. The horses are also excellent icebreakers between the community and law enforcement officers.

IDA Development has garnered a stellar reputation for building custom arenas for hunters, jumpers, and dressage riders. They can design and build any arena to match the client’s vision.

About IDA Development

With over 30 years in the development industry, IDA Development can make all your custom-building dreams come true, whether it’s your vision of a barn, home or indoor/outdoor arena.

IDA Development can use their special Equitan Sand mixed with the footing of your choice to build all types of riding surfaces. Equitan Sand is soft and non-abrasive and retains moisture. Its color reduces the harsh reflections of the sun as well as the surface temperature of the arena.

IDA Development arenas are designed to meet the needs of your horses so they can train on a safe, supportive surface. IDA Development lives up to the IDA reputation of high-quality work with excellent customer service.

For more information, contact Harry Knopp at (724) 689-9088 or via email at harry@idafarm.com.

Sharing Recollections of Seders past

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Sharing Recollections of Seders past

Hadassah Florida Atlantic invites you to learn, share recollections of Seders past, sing & find peace at our virtual Women’s Seder with noted Cantor Debbi Ballard on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 11:00am-1:30pm. Bring your own Passover meal. To partake in the Women’s Seder, the cost is $36.00 per person. Write a Pesach wish in the Haggadah at the cost of $18.00 per line. Funds to benefit  Hadassah Medical Organization. Participants will receive electronic copies of the Haggadah & song sheets before the Seder. Questions call 877-949-1818.

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/2Nfm0tb

Submitted by Iris Sandberg, Marketing Chair for Hadassah FL Atlantic, isandberg@hadassah.org

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