A Brief Interview with Gallery Owner Rolando Chang Barrero
YWCA Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award
The YWCA of Palm Beach County is seeking nominations for its 2020 Dorothy Height Racial Justice Award. Nominees for the Racial Justice Award may be an individual, civic organization, religious institution, or business that has demonstrated leadership in organizing or supporting activities that reduce and/or prevent racial injustice in Palm Beach County.
Dorothy Height was a civil rights and women’s rights activist who directed the integration of all YWCA centers after joining the national staff in 1944.
The award will be presented at the YWCA’s “Stand Against Racism” Luncheon to be held virtually
Please contact the YWCA at 561-640-0050. Ext. 115 | [email protected], for more information or to request a nomination form. The deadline for submitting nominations is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4, 2020
KRAVIS CENTER ON “RED ALERT” IN SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC RELIEF TO LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY
KRAVIS CENTER ON “RED ALERT” IN SUPPORT OF ECONOMIC RELIEF TO LIVE EVENTS INDUSTRY
Kravis Center joins local event venues in Palm Beach County which will light up in red on September 1
(West Palm Beach, Fla.) – The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will illuminate in red on Tuesday, September 1 from 9 p.m. to midnight in support of economic relief to the live events industry. More than 1,500 buildings across North America will join the social media movement to raise public awareness that this industry, and all its workers, is on “Red Alert,” since most have been out of business since March.
In addition to the Kravis Center, a number of other major businesses in Palm Beach County will light their building red including The Breakers, Flagler Museum, the Historical Society, the Palm Beach County Convention Center, Palm Beach Dramaworks and Rosemary Square.
“For more than 28 years, we have served as an economic catalyst to the region, contributing an estimated $750 million to the local economy,” said Judith Mitchell, Kravis Center CEO. “Because of Covid-19, we had to shutter our doors to not only stage performances but also to other civic and non-profit events hosted here which total more than 1,400 a year at the Kravis Center alone.”
The social media movement, #WeMakeEvents #RedAlertRESTART and #ExtendPUA, represents a major call to action, imploring the US Congress to pass the RESTART Act (S.3814) as quickly as possible, offering economic relief to the live events industry, which has been stalled for months due to the pandemic, putting millions of people out of work. Additionally, the movement is to support ExtendPUA.org in their efforts towards continuation and extension of the Pandemic Unemployment Act to provide relief to those without work due to the virus.
“As performances, concerts, trade shows and other live events remain closed, or open on a very limited basis, the entire industry has been impacted – from performers, to technicians, rental companies, florists, stagehands as well as audio visual,” continued Mitchell. “Even our local restaurants and hotels suffer when our stages and event spaces are dark. This is an opportunity to demonstrate – in red – the impact these businesses have on our local economy.”
For general information about the Kravis Center, please visit kravis.org.
The Kravis Center is a not-for-profit performing arts center located at 701 Okeechobee Blvd. in West Palm Beach, FL. The Center’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in Palm Beach County by presenting a diverse schedule of national and international artists and companies of the highest quality, by offering comprehensive arts education programs – serving nearly 3 million students since its inception; by providing a Palm Beach County home for local and regional arts organizations to showcase their work; and by providing an economic catalyst and community leadership in West Palm Beach, supporting efforts to increase travel and tourism to Palm Beach County.
Palm Beach County Food Bank $50,000 Matching Campaign in Full Swing through August 31
PALM BEACH COUNTY FOOD BANK $50,000 MATCHING CAMPAIGN IN FULL SWING
Campaign That Benefits Lois’ Food4Kids Program Continues Through August 31
(Lantana, FL.) – Palm Beach County is the 10th-largest school district in the country, and more than 60 percent of students qualify for a free or reduced-priced lunch. For many, breakfast and lunch at school may be the only meals they eat. Through the Lois’ Food4Kids program, the Palm Beach County Food Bank serves more than 3,600 children during the weekends and summer to help fill nutritional gaps that children face during those times. Through the end of August, the Food Bank is calling on the public to assist them in fulfilling a $50,000 matching grant initiative from local philanthropist Lois Pope that benefits this vital namesake program.
Supporters can donate to the campaign in two ways – directly to the program through the Food Bank’s website and also through social media. Pope will donate $1 each time an individual “likes” or “shares” her posts about the nonprofit organization and specifically its Lois’ Food 4Kids program.
“No child should ever go hungry, here in Palm Beach County or anywhere else in this country,” said Pope. “Those of us who are more fortunate have a responsibility to help ensure that these children have access to nutritional meals on a daily basis, especially since schools are now closed. So, I invite others – in fact, I urge others – to join me in this vitally important effort. And it’s easy to do so with this new social media campaign.”
Earlier this year, Pope also made a donation of $1 million to the Food Bank to support and expand its Food4OurKids initiative for children, which was then renamed in recognition of her charitable gift.
“We want to thank Lois Pope for her continued generosity,” said Marti LaTour, Board Chair for the Palm Beach County Food Bank. “Even before COVID-19, one in five children in the county was going to bed hungry on a nightly basis. Through the Lois’ Food4Kids program, we are able to provide nutritious meals during the summer and weekends to thousands of students. There is an enormous need to fill this food gap and we invite the community to take part in this campaign that will help so many children in Palm Beach County.”
With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Palm Beach County Food Bank now has more than doubled its food distribution efforts as more people are left without jobs and income. In the year ended June, the Food Bank procured more than 10 million pounds of food from grocery stores, restaurants, food distributors, wholesalers and other sources, and provided it to almost 200 local community partners and programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens and residential housing programs. However, in June alone, the Palm Beach County Food Bank distributed 2,713,048 pounds of food.
For more information about the PBCFB and Lois’ Food4Kids program or to participate in the matching campaign, please visit pbcfoodbank.org/loisfood4kids.
Wellington Offers Super Fridays Virtual Game Night
Wellington To Offer Super Fridays “Virtual Game Night”
Beginning August 28th
Wellington will offer FREE virtual Super Fridays “Virtual Game Night” to residents through the Zoom platform beginning Friday, August 28th at 5:30 PM. Pre-registration is required and may be completed at www.wellingtonfl.gov/virtualrec.
Virtual Game Nights will feature family-friendly games as an outlet for the community to participate in a safe, virtual environment. Wellington’s Community Services team will lead the games and award prizes, generously donated by Chick-Fil-A, throughout each game.
Super Fridays Schedule
August 28, 2020
Two Truths & A Lie
September 4, 2020
Name That Tune
September 11, 2020
Jeopardy
September 18, 2020
Hangman
September 25, 2020
Comedy Hour
October 2, 2020
In-House Scavenger Hunt
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates at www.wellingtonfl.gov/Newsletter.
ARTS GARAGE in Delray Beach Exhibits THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY, Exciting Artwork by Emerging Black Artists
Arts Garage in Delray Beach Offers Exciting & Timely Artwork by Emerging Black Artists
THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY
Available for Viewing Through September 11
(Delray Beach, FL – August 20, 2020) Following the launch of two virtual series featuring some of Florida’s most popular musical talents (From Our HeARTS to Your Homes and Music At Home: Live from Arts Garage), the progressive and community-based cultural center in downtown Delray Beach is now offeringThe Right Side of History.
This exciting new exhibit at Arts Garagefeatures eye-catching and thought-provoking artwork by emerging black artistsAndre Clermont, Jessica Clermont, Ethan Dangerwing, Amaryllis McGee, Shannon Rose, Alinda Saintval, Patricia Saintval, and McKinson Souverain.
According to Marjorie Waldo, President & CEO of Arts Garage, “The Right Side of History includes paintings, mixed media and photography communicating the experience of being Black in the United States in 2020. From Andre Clermont’s hyper realistic oil portraits vibrating with uncontainable rhythm to Ethan Dangerwing’s breath-stopping photography telling the story of local protestors, this exhibit truly captures the experience of these talented and emerging Black artists and tells a very important story.”
“With pictures of protests and soul-searing portraits, the exhibit The Right Side of History is available for viewing by appointment through September 11,” adds Waldo. “The transformative nature of the Arts moves us, and Arts Garage is proud to showcase this exhibit as we continue in our mission to connect our community to the world through the arts.”
To schedule an appointment to tour this exhibit, please email: [email protected].
About The Grassroots Gallery at Arts Garage:
The Grassroots Gallery at Arts Garage in Delray Beach is leading the way in cultivating emerging local artists by offering them display space and promoting their artwork to the public and the cultural community. For emerging artists, gaining visibility is critical to their success and ability to support their artistry. Gaining recognition as a local artist leads to sales, commissions, and patrons and supporters to help launch their career to the next level. FREE and open to the public, The Grassroots Gallery is part of the mission of Arts Garage Executive Director Marjorie Waldo to “expose the talents of local artists to new audiences and promote Delray Beach’s reputation as an art destination for collectors and art lovers.”
About Arts Garage:
Arts Garage delivers innovative, diverse, meaningful and accessible visual and performing arts experiences to Delray Beach and South Florida. “Connecting our community to the world through the Arts”—this vision drives all decision-making at Arts Garage, which brings local, emerging artists and established global performers into the local multi-cultural community (students and adults, locals and tourists, people of all ages, income levels, backgrounds) who share a love of the arts.
Diversity is a hallmark of Arts Garage, which provides multicultural programming that promotes inclusion in the arts. #DiscoverDiversity isn’t just a tagline—it is the cornerstone of our outreach programs, staffing, and marketing. Arts Garage is located at 94 NE 2nd Avenue in DelrayBeach’s popular Pineapple Grove (33483). For more information, please call 561.450.6357 or visit www.artsgarage.org.
Federation VP Accepted To Leadership PBC Engage Program
VP OF FEDERATION’S JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL ACCEPTED INTO LEADERSHIP PBC ENGAGE PROGRAM
Gon is one of 55 professionals selected for esteemed program
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (August 26, 2020) –Josephine “Jo” Gon, Vice President of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC), the prominent advocacy and community relations arm of Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, has been accepted into the prestigious 2020-21 Leadership Palm Beach County (LPBC) Engage program. The Leadership Engage program –LPBC’s flagship program – is a highly competitive 10-me onth program that provides community leaders a transformative learning experience focused on how to make significant improvements in the community.
Gon has been responsible for JCRC’s tremendous growth, as the organization advocates for the Jewish people and Israel, builds connections with other faiths and ethnicities, and creates unity among Jewish leaders and organizations. In addition to fostering strong relationships with state and federal lawmakers, Gon has led JCRC’s effort to stand up to rising antisemitism and denounced hatred, which includes standing in solidarity with the Black community. Born and raised in South Africa, Gon has nearly 20 years of experience in Jewish communal services including Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of Springfield, Illinois as well as work in labor relations, both in South Africa and in the United States.
“I look forward to representing Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County’s Jewish Community Relations Council in this esteemed program, and to foster connections with other civic and private like-minded leaders so together, we can make a positive impact on our County,” shared Gon.
The 55 class members were selected for their leadership and service in their professional and civic lives. They will meet each month from September through May to explore program topics such as agriculture, education, public safety, and healthcare. They will also break up into smaller groups to do community engagement projects, benefiting local non-profits and aimed at tackling challenges facing the region. The Engage Class of 2020-2021 will also have the unique opportunity to see first-hand how Palm Beach County is being affected by and responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
For more information about Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, visit jewishpalmbeach.org.
More about Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County
Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County works to transform, inspire and save lives in the Palm Beaches, Israel and 70 countries around the world.
About Leadership Palm Beach County
Leadership Palm Beach County, Inc., is an educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to foster awareness of community issues and promote efficient communication and cooperative relationships between existing and emerging community leaders. LPBC’s stated mission is to educate and unite leaders to build a better community. Initiated in 1983 through a collaborative effort of the local Chambers of Commerce, LPBC has prepared more than 2,800 adult and youth graduates for enhanced community leadership roles. Learn more about LPBC at: LeadershipPBC.org.
Pandemic Perspectives Course Offered at No Cost to Community
Pandemic Perspectives Course Offered at No Cost to Community
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Palm Beach Atlantic University is launching a free, not-for-credit course: Pandemic Perspectives.
“In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, dashboards and data are constantly changing, and interpretation of the most recent information is difficult at best. That’s partly due to an absence of context,” said Dr. Jeff Lewis, dean of the Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy.
This course takes a step back from the daily numbers of the COVID-19 pandemic and presents a broader, more contextualized view of pandemics — their social, medical and economic impacts, history, management and the manner in which a society recovers.
“We’ve assembled a roster of experts from our incredible, award-winning faculty in hopes that we might serve our community well during these challenging days, putting this present crisis in perspective,” Lewis said.
The course launches Sept. 1, and is open to the public. No academic credit will be offered. Those who enroll to obtain professional development credit will pay $15, which includes documentation.
The course is free to everyone else. View the course outline and register here.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university offering undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees, with campuses 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.
Moving Mountains
Inspiration in a Jar
By Bryan Hayes
“The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.”
