PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (November 17, 2019) Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation (EWPBF) is pleased to announce that Holly Finch has been chosen as Executive Director of the organization. She is recognized as a dedicated professional with a wide variety of experience in media relations, marketing, public relations and corporate communications. Her background includes work for major academic institutions, health and human services organizations, and employment and government agencies.
In 2018, Finch launched plus1 PR LLC, which is certified as a small woman-owned business by the Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Assistance. Public and private organizations rely on her expertise and solid track record for developing and implementing major outreach initiatives.
Before starting plus1, Finch was the media/communications contact for the Historical Society of Palm Beach County (HSPBC). Prior to 2015, Finch served as a critical team member charged with rebranding Workforce Alliance to CareerSource Palm Beach County and Palm Beach Junior College to Palm Beach Community College. Finch also has extensive experience as a content writer, public speaker, video producer, social media and live event manager for large and small non-profit organizations such as Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, the Epilepsy Foundation of Southeastern Florida and the American Cancer Society.
“I am honored to join the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation” Finch said. “As executive director of the leading organization for empowering female executives in our community, I look forward to working alongside those who are committed to affecting positive change in the lives — and careers — of women. From educational scholarships to grants for local charities and more, I am thrilled to join this mission.”
About Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation:
Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, Inc. was founded by senior professional and executive women in Palm Beach County, Florida, to support and advance women in business and community leadership. Today, EWPBF’s membership includes leaders in arts & culture, banking, business, construction, education, finance, government, healthcare, law, marketing, non-profit management, publishing, real estate, utilities, and many other business endeavors in Palm Beach County. For more than 35 years, the foundation has contributed to growing the status of and opportunities for girls and women in Palm Beach County. The organization has awarded more than 200 scholarships to deserving young women and over 40 significant grants to local nonprofit programs. EWPBF is dedicated to inspiring women personally and professionally for the betterment of business and the community. For more information about the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation, please visit www.ewpb.org.
THIS FRIDAY: History On The Rocks — a new signature event in Yesteryear Village
Who/What: “History on the Rocks,” presented by Glade & Grove Supply, a new, rockin’ signature event
When: 6-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15
Where: Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach.
Public Information: Call (561) 793-0333
Media contact: Please call or text Doreen Poreba of The PR Czar® Inc. at (772) 215-2333 for advance coverage and/or if you plan to cover this event.
Details: A food and spirits tasting experience, guests will be invited to sample light bites and specially concocted beverages while they visit Yesteryear Village’s historic buildings. Guests also may indulge in locally brewed beer, wines and other specialty cocktails and mocktails while gathering around wood-burning fire pits staged for roasting s’mores.
Among the participating food and beverage vendors are Voice Chocolate, Lost Harbour Spirits, Florida Dairy Farmers, Pinders Seafood, Joshua Catering Company, Chef Jeffrey Schissel with Bacon Tenderloin, Chef John Carlino with Original Cider Doughnuts and Retired Firefighters Chili.
Reggie Ellison will greet guests with his soothing saxophone sounds and the event also will showcase 176 Keys’ traveling dueling pianos show, “Fun Pianos,” presented by Storm Tight Windows. In addition, there will be an on-site MarketPlace featuring locally produced and sourced spirits, foods and jams and jellies. There also will be live animals, wood branding, and specialty drinks, including one made by the Village’s blacksmith that includes a “rusty” nail as a drink stirrer!
General Admission: $35 in advance, $40 at the gate. A special Designated Driver ticket is just $15 in advance and $20 at the gate (and does not include access to any alcoholic drinks). VIP tables of 10 may be reserved for $350 and VIP ticket holders may be admitted at 5:30 p.m. A commemorative glass is included with each ticket purchase. Tickets are on sale online now at https://www.southfloridafair.com/historyontherocks.
The board of trustees of Quantum Foundation, under the chairmanship of Ethel Isaacs Williams, recently approved six new grants totaling more than $424,000 to Palm Beach County-based nonprofits.
Quantum Foundation’s mission is to fund initiatives that improve the health of Palm Beach County residents. In 1998, Quantum Foundation marked its rookie year as one of Palm Beach County’s newest and largest philanthropic organizations with an impressive $7.6 million granted to more than 40 Palm Beach County projects. Just over 20 years later, with assets of approximately $150 million, the organization’s focus remains on keeping Palm Beach County healthy. Their awards to date total more than $140 million and have impacted hundreds of local nonprofit organizations. Every dollar the foundation grants continues to stay in the county to benefit local communities.
“This grant cycle focuses on greater access to health resources and stronger connections to result in an overall healthier community,” said Eric Kelly, president of Quantum Foundation. “Quantum focuses on whole-health initiatives, including mental health. We fund organizations that take an upstream approach to making Palm Beach County a healthy place to live, work, and play.”
Of the six grants allocated for the third quarter of 2019, $75,000 was distributed to Palm Health Foundation’s BeWellPBC initiative. This initiative targets the needs of youth and families by addressing behavioral health challenges and transforming the landscape of Palm Beach County by connecting community and systems to maximize behavioral health access for all.
“Mental health touches everyone; the reality is that one in four adults and youth are affected with a mental health diagnosis and the other three are caregivers and friends,” said Lauren Zuchman, LCSW, the executive director for BeWellPBC. “BeWellPBC works with local partners to bridge relationships and current gaps in care coordination throughout the county, especially to the underserved communities. We are grateful to Quantum Foundation, not only for providing funding, but for being a true partner in this initiative,” Zuchman said.
One of the ways BeWellPBC identifies needs is to listen to residents and community activists like Katrina Blackmon, a liaison who has helped structure the objectives of BeWellPBC. “The goal is to make sure every person in Palm Beach County feels hopeful, connected, supported, and empowered when it comes to mental health,” Blackmon said. “I know firsthand what it’s like to need services, and there are a lot of people who go without. I want to be a culturally-representative voice for people who are falling through the cracks, who may not know where to go or who to contact, especially in a crisis. I want to help get rid of the stigma surrounding mental health.”
BeWellPBC will engage residents, systems, and sectors together in meaningful ways; create space for shared community leadership; build on community-based innovative solutions; work closely with local partners to bridge relationships and current gaps in care coordination; and develop a workforce pipeline that begins early in the educational system and extends to include peer networks.
“Everyone who lives in Palm Beach County is invited to be a part of this program, and we are only as good as the community coming together to make this work,” Zuchman said. “Everyone has a voice and we encourage them to use it around what they need for their own behavioral health and wellness, so get involved through social media @BeWellPBC and go to our website, www.bewellpbc.org, to stay in touch as feedback is always welcome.”
Other grants in this cycle include:
• The Arc of Palm Beach County (serving all of Palm Beach County) – $64,745 for the Holistic Health Program
o The Arc provides services, continuing education, rights advocacy, care, and family support to individuals and families impacted by intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Individuals with IDD have a high prevalence of phobias, anxiety, and psychiatric disorders while stress experienced by their caregivers is pervasive and linked to lower quality of life, unhealthy family functioning, and negative psychological consequences. The Arc’s approach to address this incorporates mindfulness-based interventions to increase support for individuals with IDD.
With Quantum funding, The Arc will offer five sessions of eight-week mindfulness training serving a total of 100 direct support professionals, five sessions of eight-week mindfulness training serving a total of 100 individuals with IDD, and two sessions of eight-week mindfulness training serving a total of 20 family caregivers.
• American Association of Caregiving Youth (serving West Palm Beach, Belle Glade, and Pahokee) – $90,000 for the Caregiving Youth Project
o Founded in 1998, American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) is a national resource for the support of children who sacrifice their education, health, well-being, and childhood to care for family members who are chronically ill, injured, elderly, and/or disabled. One significant barrier to academic success for students is the health of their family members, especially when those family members are unable to be independent and often must rely on assistance from children in the home. With the grant funding provided, AACY will expand their programming into three Title I middle schools; one in West Palm Beach (Roosevelt Middle), one in Belle Glade (Lake Shore Middle), and one in Pahokee (Pahokee Middle).
The Caregiving Youth Project identifies youth caregivers in 6th grade through an eligibility process. If selected, that student receives a high level of support from AACY from 6th grade through high school graduation.
• El Sol Jupiter’s Neighborhood Resource Center (serving Jupiter) – $100,000 for the Health Program
o Founded in 2006, El Sol Neighborhood Resource Center (El Sol) was formed as a result of a community effort to transform the problem of an unsafe and contentious open-air, day-labor market into a safe and productive resource center where all people can achieve their highest potential. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents of Jupiter and surrounding communities by providing services primarily to day laborers, their children, and families.
El Sol’s Health Program addresses the significant health barriers that the low-income day laborer and immigrant population faces. El Sol will provide health referrals and information in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner to 600 residents over a two-year period to expand their clients’ capacity to be healthy and have active voices in their own lives and community.
• Connections Education Center (serving all of Palm Beach County) – $70,000 for the Connections School Nurse program
o Connections Education Center (CED) was established in 2015 by a group of teachers, administrators, and parents who saw the need for a centrally-located, family-focused school for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). CED is a Title I charter school with 80% of students meeting the criteria for Free and Reduced Lunch. CED incorporates high-quality education and therapeutic services, as well as evidence-based best practices for students in a unique learning environment.
With the grant funding provided, the Connections School Nurse (CSN) will care for illnesses and injuries, provide long-term health management, oversee students who need daily/weekly/monthly health monitoring, dispense medications, and provide ongoing training and support to staff and families through a series of educational workshops, literature, consultations and classroom activities. The CSN will increase the direct health services provided, conduct an array of health screenings, and make referrals as needed, as well as educate the staff and parents on specific health issues and how to respond.
• Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired (serving all of Palm Beach County) – $25,000 for the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program
o During the 2019-2020 school year, Heiken’s four mobile eye-care units, and one portable setup, will travel to school sites throughout Palm Beach County. They will provide, at no cost to the child’s family, access to a comprehensive eye examination with dilation and glasses (when prescribed) for 250 schoolchildren in Palm Beach County who will not otherwise receive an eye exam or glasses.
Groups funded by Quantum Foundation must meet strict grant criteria and must be classified as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All grants must benefit the people of Palm Beach County. For information about Quantum Foundation, or to learn about applying for grants, please visit http://www.quantumfnd.org/ or call 561-832-7497.
Join the Lynn University Fighting Knights on Nov. 15 for the first-ever #adidasChallenge. Celebrating 25 national championships and the long-standing partnership with adidas, Fighting Knight fans will cheer on their favorite teams in a three-game blue-out while also getting the chance to win prizes throughout the day. Fans wearing Lynn blue have the opportunity to win a pair of adidas sneakers.
Lynn University reveals Lance, its new Fighting Knights mascot (PRNewsFoto/Lynn University)
Check out the full schedule below:
3 p.m. Women’s basketball vs. Valdosta State
• Giveaway: 25 free adidas shoes. Must wear blue to be eligible to win!
• Men’s golf national championship banner unveiled at halftime.
5:15 p.m. Food festival
• Located in front of the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center
6 p.m. Volleyball vs. Eckerd
• Giveaway: 25 free adidas shoes. Must wear blue to be eligible to win!
7:45 p.m. Food festival
• Located in front of the de Hoernle Sports and Cultural Center
8:30 p.m. Men’s basketball vs. Trevecca Nazareen
• Cheer on the Fighting Knights to victory and be eligible to purchase $25 adidas shoes.
Clematis by Night Holiday Tree Lighting
Thursday, December 5
Festivities start at 6 p.m.
Save the date for the City of West Palm Beach’s annual holiday tree lighting! After nearly a month-long preparation, “Sandi,” the world’s only 700-ton sand tree will be ready to make her debut. The 35-foot star of the City’s annual Holiday in Paradise campaign will bring merriment and cheer through December 31, including nightly light shows and a cast of supporting characters. Santa will be in attendance to visit with guests and take photos. In addition to the main band, guests can also enjoy strolling a capella singers throughout the event singing holiday songs. Surf’s up for Sandi, as with every year, Sandi’s story will unfold a little bit more this season.
• Bay Kings (Top 40) www.baykingsband.com
The best way to spread holiday cheer is singing loudly for all to hear! The Bay Kings will sing plenty of holiday music and Top 40 hits for the crowd as they watch Sandi light up for the first time this season. The Bay Kings are sure to bring delight to the audience with their energetic and fun performance.
DAILY EVENTS/THINGS TO DO (starting evening of 12/5 – 12/31):
Returning activities this year include “Glow FORE it Mini Golf,” “SnowieVille,” and Sandi’s dressing room. Get ready to “Hang Ten” with surf related selfie spots throughout the Great Lawn; gingerbread and snowman cutouts for adults and children of all ages to pose with; and an oversize ornament, where multiple guests can sit inside and snap a shot. Drop a letter in the mail to Sandi, everyone’s favorite seasonal sand tree. Visit the new mailbox by the West Palm Beach Visitors Center and drop her a line – then wait by your own mailbox at home, where she just might send you some salty and sassy holiday cheer!
The YWCA of Palm Beach County is pleased to present ‘Cause It’s the Season, Let’s Flamingle!, a luncheon supporting the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, its shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence.
On Monday, December 9, 2019, the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach will be transformed into a tropical paradise with a champagne reception, an extensive silent auction, flamingo-themed giving tree, fabulous luncheon with a magnificent dessert, and special entertainment including saxophonist Reginald Ellison and singer Rob Russell. Serving as Mistress of Ceremonies will be local news personality Toni May.
Felicia Taylor, Legacy Chair of the event and daughter of Mary Rubloff Schott, Founding Benefactor of Harmony House, will be an honored guest.
Committee members are: Theresa Agricola, Denise Albritton, Sharon Daley, Fabiana DesRosiers, Kalinthia Dillard, Margaret Donnelley; Mary Ann Ehrlich, Nan Gallagher, Arlette Gordon, Theresa LePore, Toni Mastrullo, Jeanne Monte, Debbie Piescik, Tamera Pompea, Susan Rothman, Sonja Stevens, Karen Swanson, Chelly Templeton, Phyllis Verducci, Linda Wartow, Paula Wittmann and Maggie Winner.
According to Sharon Rinehimer, Co-Chair of the event with Shawn Jan, “we are thrilled to be involved with the YWCA’s signature event and are sure that the guests will thoroughly enjoy the wonderful entertainment and whimsical atmosphere of the luncheon.”
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or to purchase a ticket, please call 561.640.0050 or visit www.ywcapbc.org.
It’s November already! Thanks to all who came out for our last mixer/Rollin McGrail’s art show at Village Music last Thursday night. Just as a reminder our networking mixers are free, open to the public and held the first Thursday of every month at Village Music & Café at 6:30pm. So the next one is December 5th.
Artist Rollin McGrail and Editor Krista Martinelli at the Nov. 7th mixer and art show.
Welcome to our new columnist Jon Frangipane and his humorous monthly article “Cat Talk.” In this first issue we are introduced to Berkel, the cat who talks. Read “Meeting of the Minds” to see how it all began. Jon, by the way, is a pianist and composer and former editor/publisher of the Lighthouse Point Magazine. He also co-facilitated the Fort Lauderdale Writers’ Group with writer/publisher Krista Martinelli.
Meanwhile in the cultural arts world, Broadway (and theater in general) is stepping up its game according to writer Lori Hope Baumel. From “Once” to “Waitress” to “Oklahoma,” read about new trends in theater in her “Cultural Corner” article this month, “Not Your Grandmother’s Oklahoma.”
Mark your calendars now for a couple of classic holiday events happening in Wellington. There’s the 36th Annual Wellington Holiday Parade, happening December 8th presented by the Village of Wellington and the CPBC Chamber of Commerce. There’s the long-standing tradition of WinterFest, with local celebrity Vanilla Ice headlining the evening. That event, presented by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce, takes place Dec. 13th at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.
However and wherever you choose to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, I hope you have a wonderful time, giving thanks with family and friends. As for our family, we will be having a small turkey and vegan stuffed acorn squash, so that there is something for everyone. Happy Thanksgiving! See you AroundWellington!
An interview with Martin Pierro and Heidi Hess of the Cosmic Times
AW: Tell us about the Cosmic Times. Why was it started and how?
CT (Martin): Cosmic Times has been with me since I was 13 years old. Back as a young comic book fan I used to publish a black & white “fanzine” called Cosmic Times. Fanzines were a thing back in a pre-Internet world. I would gather up comic book news, report on what I thought was interesting and do the occasional interview with comic book writers and artists. As I got older, I moved away from comics and Cosmic Times ended.
Heidi Hess and Martin Pierro of the Cosmic Times
Years later after a long career working in almost every aspect of the entertainment industry I found myself at a “cross roads” and decided to jump back into the wacky world of comic books. After a solid year of research, I decided to write and publish a comic book, but I needed a label to release it under – so I dusted off the Cosmic Times moniker and launched a comic book publishing company.
Initially I was only looking to publish my own works; however the economics of it all came into play and I realized to make things work I had to scale the company up. In those early years I took on a few projects and partnered with some amazing folks, including Zach Bassett who is still with me today.
Over the years Cosmic Times has grown into a full-scale comic book publishing company with many titles. We are nationally distributed and can be found in many libraries, either on the shelves or through the digital app Flipster. It’s been a long and crazy journey with many ups and downs, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
AW: Tell us about your kickstarter project.
CT: We are currently funding “From Blood,” an 80 page graphic novel written by myself along with Zach Bassett and James Whynot. The book was illustrated by Zach as well, who also is the creative director for Cosmic Times, so he is overseeing the colorist as he works to add color and depth to the pages.
AW: What are some of the benefits for those who contribute to “From Blood.”
CT: As you may or may not know when you fund through Kickstarter, it’s all or nothing – meaning if we don’t hit our funding goal we don’t see a dime. So first off, anyone who supports this project and helps us reach our goal, gets the satisfaction of knowing that they helped bring this book to life. But beyond the goodwill, every pledge level has some great rewards, be it the actual printed graphic novel, original artwork from the production or a personalized sketch, everyone will get something awesome for supporting this project.
AW: What’s the “From Blood” story about, without giving too much of it away?
CT: From Blood is a psychological thriller mixed with over the top action and adventure. But that’s just what’s on the surface, at its heart From Blood is a story a faith or rather finding faith, not necessarily a religious faith … but about believing in something. Our main character “Patient 27” has been locked away for years, he has been treated like a hulking monster, so that is what he believes he is, until he meets Doctor Reese. Together they go on a quest of self-discovery as Patient 27 unlocks his own humanity.
AW: Do you think the comic book industry is going strong?
CT: I think the industry is in a transitional phase right now. The way comics have been presented and sold is changing, and many folks are having a hard time adapting. I can’t truly predict how things will look in 10 years, but I do think comics or at least storytelling through sequential art will survive, in one form or another. As the industry changes – platforms like Kickstarter allow comic creators to find new audiences … but there is still the challenge of bringing audiences to Kickstarter. You would be surprised at how many people have never heard of Kickstarter, but i think that is changing as well.
AW: What’s your favorite thing about “From Blood?”
I like how the story unfolds. We worked really hard to keep things moving at a fast pace for the reader, but still wanted to tell a story that had heart. As great as the art is and the final product will be gorgeous, I still think that the story is where this book really shines.
AW: What’s the most challenging thing about it?
CT: Finding funding … that’s been a real challenge. Publishing comics is a very expensive proposition, and a graphic novel is even more costly, yet there is no advertising in the book, meaning it needs to be funded entirely out of pocket. That is why we turned to Kickstarter to help offset those costs while allowing our backers to get some great rewards.
AW: Tell us about your extracurricular activities.
CT: Well … on a local level my Marketing/PR Director and partner in crime Heidi Hess and I host a few trivia nights locally here in Palm Beach County. That’s been a real fun addition to what we do. Beyond that I used to run PalmCon: The Palm Beach County Comic Book and Collectibles Show. I keep flirting with restarting that to bring a comic con back to the local community. We are always looking for something new to do … as long as it excites us.
AW: Who are the artists/ writers behind From Blood?
CT: The original concept for From Blood came from James Whynot who turned to his long-time friend Zach Bassett to help him flesh out the story. I joined the team to round out the script and expand the second and third acts. Zach handled all of the penciling duties, then he along with James and Kenneth Leinaar inked the pages. Currently Victorino Muyo Jr., under the supervision of Zach, is coloring the pages and he is almost done.
AW: What’s next for the Cosmic Times?
CT: That all depends on how this Kickstarter goes, we have a few projects in the works, including some more graphic novels and a few comic series, but we are looking to define our 2020 business model around crowd funding. So if this campaign is successful, we will line up a few more kickstarters to augment our normal publishing methods.
AW: How do people donate to the “From Blood” project and what’s the deadline?
CT: I don’t think of it as donating as everyone who pledges will receive something be it a digital reward or a fully printed graphic novel, however all support is welcome. The campaign ends November 18th at 11:59 PM and as I said before, it’s all or nothing. If we don’t hit our goal, the project is dead in the water.
I run most everything through our website CosmicTimes.net or anyone can search for From Blood through the Kickstarter website or app. Of course, we are all over social media, Facebook and Instagram as CosmicTimesComics, Twitter as CosmicTimes and YouTube as CosmicTimesTV.
Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches Invites Members and Friends to Installation Service of Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey as New Senior Pastor
Sunday, November 17, at 4 pm
(Palm Beach Gardens, FL – November 4, 2019) Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beach Gardens (MCCPB), the largest faith-based community in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving the local LGBTQ community and its family members and friends, invites the community to a service of Installation of Rev. Marie Alford-Harkey as the church’s new senior pastor.
The official ceremony of installation will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 4 pm in the church’s sanctuary, located at 4857 Northlake Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens. A light reception will follow.
“We are excited about the future ministry of MCC of the Palm Beaches under the leadership of Rev. Marie, and we hope all of our supporters will join us as we welcome her to our church and to the community,” says MCCPB member Gary Heil.
Rev. Alford-Harkey comes to South Florida from Bridgeport, Connecticut, where she worked with the Religious Institute for the last eight years, serving as president and chief executive officer since 2016. The Institute is a multi-faith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual, gender, and reproductive health, education, and justice in faith communities and society. With a network of more than 12,000 religious leaders and people of faith, the Religious Institute has a record of creating campaigns that mobilize thousands of religious leaders and hundreds of faith communities.
Rev. Alford-Harkey holds a Master’s in Divinity from the Episcopal Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, an M.A. in French Literature from Wayne State University in Detroit, and a B.A. in French from Atlanta’s Georgia State University. She earned the degree in Divinity after spending nearly 20 years teaching French and Spanish in public schools in Monroe, Michigan.
“My work at the Religious Institute has given me experience in managing staff and programs, working collegially with other organizations and leaders, and finding ways to communicate deep religious values in the public arena. Throughout my time there and even in my pre-seminary job as a high-school teacher, I have always been deeply involved in my church community, whether on staff or serving as volunteer assisting clergy. I’ve been involved in many aspects of church life and leadership. I am ready, with God’s help, to move pastoral ministry from the margins to the center of my life,” says Rev. Alford-Harkey. “I look forward to working with the members, friends and supporters of the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches, and learning more about this extraordinary place to live, work, play and pray.”
About the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches:
The Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches is the largest faith-based community in Palm Beach County dedicated to serving the local LGBTQ community and its family members and friends. According to the church’s mission statement, “MCC of the Palm Beaches is a joy-filled, justice-centered Christian community of love, vibrant worship and spiritual discovery where all God’s people are supported as we become fully alive.” For nearly 40 years, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches has been both a bulwark of strength and a source of solace and support for South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning communities.
Located since 2000 at 4857 Northlake Blvd. in Palm Beach Gardens, MCCPB offers Sunday worship at 10:30 am. Because the church is made up of people from both Protestant and Catholic backgrounds, elements of the services reflect both traditions, including scripture readings, hymns and contemporary music, prayer and a communion table that is open to everyone. For more information, please call 561.775.5900.
Come to an Open Rehearsal : The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra, the orchestra for everyone, begins its 15th Anniversary with an Open Rehearsal and FREE Youth Scholarships
Boca Raton, Florida –Join us for the 15th Anniversary Celebration Season of the Florida Intergenerational Orchestra under the direction of founder/conductor, Lorraine Marks-Field. We are hoping that this season will be the best yet for the orchestra as over the years we have improved our performances, developed our audiences, and have attracted more and more dedicated players. We will continue to offer scholarships to those who need them, youth scholarships, and a mentorship program.
Always looking for new faces, the orchestra beginning its 15th Anniversary Season is holding OPEN REHEARSALS for all musicians on Thursday, November 14th at 7:00 p.m. Just bring your instruments and your love of music. The Youth Scholarship auditions commences at 7:00 p.m.Please contact strings4all@aol.com or call 908 391-3329 to attend.
The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra of America is designed for intermediate and advanced/professional level players in the area, who wish to share and develop their artistic talents while enjoying musicmaking in a friendly orchestral setting. The repertoire is carefully chosen to accommodate the ensemble’s need for music with a wide range of styles and difficulty. Membership is open to everyone from youth, to adults and senior citizens from South Florida and throughout the USA, Canada, etc. “Every year brings a new level of excitement to the orchestra,” said Lorraine Marks-Field, founder and conductor of the orchestra. I can’t wait to have all our musicians back again and to see some new faces. Our youth scholarship program is designed to attract young players, ages 8 to 18 who love music and their instruments, and who want to be part of a symphony orchestra that blends the generations.”
Participation in this orchestra for High School students can count toward Community Service credits at school. If you are considering this please contact your school in advance for approval. Free Scholarships to the FLIOA are given to all eligible students.
The non-profit orchestra, featuring musicians ranging in age from 10 to 100, was honored by the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affair with the ” Legacy Award “ for its intergenerational concept.
If you would like more information about the orchestra, or to schedule an interview with Lorraine Marks-Field, our conductor, please e-mail strings4all@aol.com. Check out our website at www.flioa.org. or call 908 391-3329.
