The Wellington Garden Club will meet November 4, in the Wellington Community Center,
12150 Forest Hill Boulevard, Wellington. A light breakfast will begin at 9:30 a.m., followed by a business meeting at 10:15 and a program at 11:30. This local club is very fortunate to have several expert floral designers and flower show judges as members. At this meeting, they will share their creative expertise, demonstrating how to design with miniature plants. These lessons will help prepare those who wish to enter designs in the Petite Standard Flower Show the club will hold at the end of February at the Wellington Green Mall.
Guests are welcome, but we would like to know if you will attend. Please email your RSVP to Membership Chairman kaalbury@gmail.com.
Philanthropic Leader Frances Fisher Joins Palm Health Foundation Board of Trustees
West Palm Beach, FL– October 21, 2019— Frances Fisher, a dedicated servant leader, has joined the board of trustees at Palm Health Foundation, Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. Mrs. Fisher joins a board of seventeen community leaders chaired by Dr. Alina Alonso, director of the Florida Department of Health for the county.
Frances Fisher. Photo: CAPEHART
Mrs. Fisher will work with fellow trustees and staff to advance the foundation’s strategic priorities, including the advancement of brain health, strengthening health professions through scholarships and supporting community based “Healthier Together” initiatives in six underserved communities in Palm Beach County. With her strong philanthropic experience and leadership, she will support the foundation’s mission to inspire and fund solutions for better health in Palm Beach County through community collaboration and will serve on the foundation’s philanthropy committee.
It was through community collaboration that Mrs. Fisher was first introduced to Palm Health Foundation. The foundation has partnered with the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium where Mrs. Fisher is a trustee to bring important health education exhibits to the community, including the permanent Journey Through the Human Brain exhibit. She shares a strong passion for behavioral health with foundation leadership, inspiring her board commitment.
“Frances has connected with us in a deep and personal way around brain health to help us increase our impact in this critical area of health and wellbeing,” said Patrick McNamara, president and CEO of Palm Health Foundation. “We are grateful for the extraordinary leadership she will bring to our foundation.”
Mrs. Fisher’s service to nonprofit organizations in Palm Beach County is vast, including cultural institutions, universities, health and wellness charities and faith organizations. She currently serves as chairman of the board and founding chairman of the Gardens Conservancy at the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens; vice president of the board of directors of Hearing Ovarian Cancer Whisper; member of the board of directors at the Palm Beach Civic Association; and an advisory board member of The Most Vulnerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem. She has also been instrumental in the advancement of organizations focused on mental health, including the Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation, Hope for Depression and the Center for Family Services.
As one of her first leadership roles at Palm Health Foundation, she is serving on the host committee for the Better Brain Health Luncheon on January 16, 2019 at the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. The event will benefit the foundation’s Brain Health Innovation Fund that is dedicated to strengthening the local bonds between scientific research, community ties and quality care to transform brain health in Palm Beach County.
“Palm Health Foundation’s vision for bringing together our community’s rich assets and resources to improve the lives of our residents, especially around brain health, is what inspired me to become a trustee,” said Mrs. Fisher. “I am proud to serve alongside my fellow trustees as we work together to grow this innovative and impactful community foundation for health.”
For more information about Palm Health Foundation and the Better Brain Health Luncheon, please visit palmhealthfoundation.org.
About Palm Health FoundationPalm Health Foundation is Palm Beach County’s community foundation for health. With the support of donors and a focus on results, the foundation builds strong community partnerships, respects diverse opinions, advocates for its most vulnerable neighbors and inspires innovative solutions to lead change for better health now and for generations to come. The foundation supports health equity for Palm Beach County residents of all backgrounds, heritage, education, incomes and states of well-being. Palm Health Foundation has invested more than $80 million in Palm Beach County health since 2001. For more information about Palm Health Foundation, visit palmhealthfoundation.org or call (561) 833-6333.
Charity partners are Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, Armory Art Center
and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
(West Palm Beach, FL ) Ingrid Robinson, founder of Artists & Charities Hand in Hand, is inviting local art connoisseurs, collectors and enthusiasts to the nonprofit organization’s inaugural fine art event:
Artists & Charities
Hand in Hand Fine Art Show
Palm Beach County Convention Center
Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3, 2019 | 11:00AM – 5:00PM
The weekend art show and fundraiser will feature approximately 80 fine artists from across the U.S. showcasing their works in photography, paintings, mixed media, sculpture and more.
Best of all, 20% of all art sales will be donated to three participating charities, all based in West Palm Beach: Armory Art Center, Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Though admission is free, a suggested contribution of $10 per person for admission will also be distributed evenly among the three beneficiaries. Those who can contribute will receive a special swag bag.
Ingrid Robinson
About Ingrid Robinson, Founder, Artists & Charities Hand in Hand:
When Ingrid Robinson heard the news of the sudden death of her only child, Michelle, she fell into a terrible depression. During this dark and mournful period, Ingrid fell victim to a financial fraud, which ultimately caused her to lose her home of 40 years and nearly everything she had. In search of a new life, Ingrid left California and moved to Florida with not much more than her two little dogs. Her tiny apartment in Florida happened to be a part of a community which had an art room in the clubhouse.
At the tender age of 71, Ingrid started painting to fight through her severe depression. Her charming oil paintings gained popularity and it wasn’t long until she was commissioned to create 20 works for a gallery in Delray Beach.
In 2018, Ingrid launched Artists and Charities as a way to help artists showcase and sell their work in a professional fine art show setting, partnering with nonprofits in the community in support of their important work. The organization was founded with her daughter in mind, as Ingrid wanted to ‘shine a light’ on the many positive ways art can help people truly heal.
Armory Art Center
Housed in a historic art deco building at 811 Park Place in West Palm Beach, the Armory provides art classes for students of all ages, exhibitions, art salons, lectures, and special events. Nearly 100 courses held in 12 state-of-the-art studios are offered including ceramics, digital arts, drawing, glass fusing, jewelry, painting, printmaking, fibers, sculpture, and 12 exhibitions are hosted annually in four galleries. The mission of the Armory Art Center is to inspire the creation and experience of art. The Armory’s vision is to be the leading visual arts education and exhibition center of the Palm Beaches. For more information, call 561.832.1776 or visit www.armoryart.org.
Dreyfoos School of the Arts Foundation, Inc.
Founded in 1993, the mission of the School of the Arts Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) organization, is to enhance the art and academic programs at the internationally recognized Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts. Funds raised by the Foundation provide for curriculum enhancements that cannot be funded through the School District. The Dreyfoos School of the Arts is able to provide its advanced level of academics and unique artistic opportunities only by supplementing the school’s budget with private funds. These funds come from individuals, foundations and community business leaders who realize that sound financial investments should be made in public schools such as the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where high returns are generated for Palm Beach County as a whole.
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League
The mission of the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Incorporated is to provide shelter to lost, homeless and unwanted animals, to provide spay and neuter and other medical services for companion animals, and to care for, protect, and find quality homes for homeless and neglected companion animals, to advocate animal welfare, community involvement and education to further the bond between people and animals. The nonprofit organization’s vision is to create a community where 100 percent of the adoptable animals find loving homes and no animals will be euthanized because of pet overpopulation. Located at 3100/3200 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach, the League can be contacted at 561.686.3663 or www.peggyadams.org.
The Wellington Wrestling club travelled to Fort Myers yesterday to compete at the Riverdale Fall Brawl at Riverdale High School. It was a great turn out for the club with every wrestler finishing in a top 4 position on the day. Leading the way were Tyler Gray (5th grade), and Sam Marvel (8th grade), who both finished with two gold medals as they competed in their age division and the age division above them for the experience. James Marvel (10th grade) finished in first place, James Kosza (5th grade) finished in 2nd place in two divisions, Lukas Forehand (12th grade) 2nd place, Juan Quintero (10th grade) 3rd place, Jake Maffi (9th grade) 3rd place, and Ryan King (10th grade) 4th place. The Wellington Wrestling club will compete next weekend at the Alpha Authentics Fall Finals held at Wellington High School. The club will begin a winter session on Tuesday Nov. 5th and will be open to all K-12 wrestlers. Contact coach Travis Gray with any questions (561-827-8595 or travis.gray@palmbeachschools.org).
FEMA Awards Wellington More Than $1 Million in Grant Funds
to Cover Hurricane Irma Clean-up Costs
Wellington is proud to announce that FEMA will reimburse the Village $1,892,200 for the collection, reduction and disposal of debris throughout the Village between September 18 and October 17, 2017. During that time period, Wellington workers and contractors gathered and hauled away 168,602 cubic yards of vegetative debris for landfill disposal. This included damaged tree limbs and stumps that were determined to pose a threat to public health and safety from roads and public property.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $4,276,104 for the State of Florida to help communities defray the costs of cleaning up after Hurricane Irma under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program.
Wellington is grateful to receive this grant and will continue seeking future funding for Public Assistance to ensure our community can quickly respond to and recover from major disasters or emergencies.
Funding for this Public Assistance (PA) project is authorized under Sections 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act for Florida to cover Hurricane Irma-related expenses, reimbursing eligible applicants for the cost of debris removal; life-saving emergency protective measures; and the repair, replacement or restoration of disaster-damaged facilities like buildings, roads, and utilities.
FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program is an essential source of funding for communities recovering from a federally declared disaster or emergency. The Florida Division of Emergency Management works with FEMA during all phases of the PA program and conducts final reviews of FEMA-approved projects.
Applicants work directly with FEMA to develop project worksheets and scopes of work. Following approvals by FEMA and FDEM, FEMA obligates funding for the project.
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.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.
Vision Zero WPB invites you to join them for a Block Party at The City of West Palm Beach Fire Station No. 3, 5050 Broadway, West Palm Beach, from 10 a.m. -12 p.m., on Saturday, November 16, 2019! The Block Party will feature fun free activities for kids and families, giveaways, and more. There will also be free helmets given out while supplies last.
A Vision Zero approach involves a wide variety of methodologies to reduce the troubling traffic fatalities and serious injuries produced on roads daily. The City of West Palm Beach acts as connector to resources and experts, advancing a shared goal to reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on the streets of West Palm Beach. The City looks to achieve its goal through the “three Es” – engineering, whereby the City commits to design better streets; education, including public fairs and targeted outreach programs; and enforcement, which includes enforcement of traffic laws and review of policy changes.
“Charismatic stage presence and the talent to back it up.” – Theater Pizzazz
One of America’s most celebrated interpreters of pop hits, classic standards and smash showtunes, vocalist Linda Eder has received broad acclaim as both a Broadway star and hit recording artist. Her extensive entertainment career includes starring on Broadway in “Jekyll & Hyde,” as well as releasing 18 hit solo albums. Hailed for transforming beloved melodies to truly make them her own, Eder has performed sold-out concerts nationwide and sang in the world’s most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, Radio City Music Hall and more.
Following the anticipated release of her new, acclaimed 2018 album “If You See Me,” Eder now performs the album’s sweeping melodies that span Broadway and the Great American Songbook. The night will include musical gems such as “Before the Parade Passes By,” “As If We Never Said Goodbye,” “Music That Makes Me Dance/Can’t Take That Away From Me,” Down With Love,” “Bring Him Home” and many more.
Eder has been featured on numerous PBS television concert specials, including “Clay Aiken’s Tried & True,” “Hallelujah Broadway,” “Linda Eder: The PBS Concert,” “Best of Broadway: Broadway The Leading Ladies,” “Jim Brickman Plays The Disney Songbook,” and more.
Eder has also collaborated with musical greats such as the late, Oscar-winning composer and pianist Marvin Hamlisch and conductor of the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart.
Enjoy powerful interpretations of timeless melodies with this accomplished artist.
At Girl Scouts, your girl will prepare for a lifetime of leadership, success, and adventure in a safe, no-limits place designed for and by girls!
How? Through the Girl Scout Leadership Experience—a collection of engaging, challenging, and fun activities like earning badges, going on awesome trips, selling cookies, exploring science, getting outdoors, and doing community service projects.
At Girl Scouts, she’ll get to lead her own adventure (it’s her world!) and team up with other girls in an all-girl environment to choose the exciting, hands-on activities that interest her most. Along the way, she’ll gain important skills in areas that form the foundation of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
COCONUT CREEK – Seminole Casino Coconut Creek will celebrate Thanksgiving (Thursday, November 28) with dining specials at four of its restaurants.
NYY Steak
The property’s fine dining steakhouse will offer Thanksgiving dinner from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. A three-course menu for $75 per person will be available, along with an a la carte menu.
Featured items will include roasted butternut squash bisque or autumn salad (first course); all-natural free-range turkey with traditional sides (main course) and a choice of pumpkin pie or bourbon pecan pie for dessert.
For reservations, call (954) 935-6699 (6NYY).
Sorrisi
From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the property’s fine dining Italian restaurant will offer Thanksgiving features such as roasted butternut squash soup, fall panzanella salad, a traditional turkey dinner, sweet potato ravioli, as well as pink lady apple crostata or pumpkin cheesecake for dessert.
For reservations, call (954) 585-5379.
Fresh Harvest
The property’s elevated variety dining experience will serve Thanksgiving dinner from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for $42 per person ($17 for children 10 and under).
The chef-inspired holiday favorites will include whole turkey (white and dark meat), prime rib with au jus, grilled salmon with pineapple chutney, braised beef short rib, lamb pot roast, herbed pork loin, traditional cornbread stuffing, peel and eat shrimp, cheddar potato gratin and snow crab legs with drawn butter. Dessert will include delectable pastries, tarts, cakes and pies. Endless mimosas as well as sparkling wine and house wine are also included.
1st Street Deli
From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Thanksgiving Day features will include roasted butternut squash soup, a fall salad, a turkey dinner burger, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner and pumpkin cheesecake bars for dessert.
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is located at 5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek. For more information, call (954) 977-6700 or visit casinococo.com.
