ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
LEARNING AT LOXAHATCHEE
Lecture
Please
come and join us! The following program
is being offered at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
Non-native Lizards of South Florida
Thursday,
February 21 at 1:30 pm • Meet at the Visitor Center
Speaker:
Justin Dalaba • University of Florida • Science Writer and Outreach Coordinator
Description:
Justin is an expert on lizards and will report on the invasive lizard species
that threaten south Florida. Live lizards will be on display.
The refuge is located off U.S. 441/SR 7, two miles south of
SR 804 (Boynton Beach Blvd.) and three miles north of SR 806 (Delray Beach’s
Atlantic Avenue). The refuge is
currently open from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week. Refuge hours are posted at each
entrance. The Visitor Center hours are
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., seven days a week.
An entrance fee of $5.00 per vehicle or $1.00 per pedestrian is
charged. A variety of annual passes,
including a $12.00 refuge specific annual pass, are available. Please visit the refuge website at http://www.fws.gov/refuge/
arm_loxahatchee or call the
Administration Office at (561) 732-3684.
The mission of the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and
enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit
of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and
wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of
lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public
service. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen,
visit www.fws.gov. Connect with our Facebook
page at www.facebook.com/usfwssoutheast,
follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwssoutheast, watch our YouTube Channel
at http://www.youtube.com/usfws
and download photos from our Flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast.
“Owls Among Us” is a series of short documentary videos produced by students at Florida Atlantic University, on the student, faculty and staff experience on and off campus. In the fourth episode, FAU freshman student Ray Corniel discusses his experience as a survivor of the mass school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. As the anniversary of the shooting approaches, Ray describes how his life was forever changed on February 14, 2018. Direction and Editing by KAT DAVIS and ADRIAN ALVARADO. Production and coordination by KAT DAVIS. Direction of Photography by ADRIAN ALVARADO. Faculty advising by ADAM JAMES SMITH. Additional cinematography by ELI DREYFUSS Music by: Wayne Jones (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsKma…) Lost Ghosts (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/5606) (https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/5595)
Made in association with STUDENT MEDIA, FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
(West Palm Beach, FL) – The
Alan Lebow Award for Excellence in Shakespearean Performance celebrated its 10th
year on January 26 in the Kravis Center’s Khoury Family Dance Rehearsal
Hall. Awards were presented to 11 Palm Beach County students from seven
local high schools following an adjudication process.
Sponsored by Kids’ Dreams, Inc., in memory of its
co-founder, Alan Lebow, the award program engages students from Title I high
schools and provides the opportunity for them to perform short selections from
William Shakespeare’s works before a panel of distinguished judges. The
student adjudication took place on January 12, at which they performed their
selected work and were evaluated and scored by three judges in five categories
of performance: concentration, emotional commitment, energy, evidence of
understanding, and overall performance.
The two Top Winners, each
earning a $1,000 cash prize, were Morgan Kennedy, a senior at Boynton Beach
Community High School and Ciara LaTouche, a senior at Royal Palm Beach
Community High School. Kennedy was a Top Winner for a second year in a row. She
performed a monologue from Henry VI and LaTouche performed one from The
Tempest.
Four students earned Honorable
Mention awards and $500 each: Anthony Mora, a senior at Royal Palm Community Beach
High School, Richael Matute, a sophomore at Forest Hill Community High School,
Jasmyn Mann, a senior at Glades Central Community High School and Elianah
Esquenazi, a junior at Santaluces Community High School. Five other students
received recognition as Distinguished Participants and earned $200 each. A
total of $5,000 was given to the top 11 winners.
“At the beginning, I didn’t
think I could do it – not the reading part, but the acting part,” said Jackie
Pinos, a senior at Atlantic Community High School who participated for the
first time. “But after the judges told me how well I did during the audition, I
gained a lot of confidence, and now I’m actually going to look for this type of
program at whatever college I attend.”
Judith Mitchell, CEO of the Kravis
Center, welcomed guests to the Lebow Award ceremony and recognized Patricia
Lebow, president and co-founder of Kids’ Dreams, for her commitment to
providing arts opportunities for children in the community. In 2015, Kids’
Dreams made a gift to the Kravis Center to permanently endow the Lebow Award.
“I am pleased to honor the
accomplishments of the 2019 Alan Lebow Award recipients,” Mitchell said. “This
program would not be possible without the support of Kids’ Dreams. We
also acknowledge the dedication and commitment of the high school teachers.
Without their guidance and support, the students would not be prepared to
participate in this outstanding program.”
Palm Beach State College President
Ava Parker gave the keynote address, and after the ceremony, all the students
who had participated in the Lebow Award were
invited to attend a performance of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s
Dream. The performance, produced by Aquila Theatre Company, was held in the
Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse.
For more than 26 seasons, the Kravis Center has helped students
of all ages fuel their imaginations and expand their lives through
comprehensive arts education programs. Since 1992, 2.5 million schoolchildren
from Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, St. Lucie and Okeechobee counties have
visited the Kravis Center, attending performances through the S*T*A*RSeries
and participating in a wide variety of educational programming. To learn more,
please visit kravis.org/education.
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AWARD WINNERS
Top Winners
Morgan Kennedy (Boynton Beach Community High School)
Ciara LaTouche (Royal
Palm Beach Community High School)
Honorable Mention
Elianah Esquenazi
(Santaluces Community High School)
Jasmyn Mann (Glades
Central Community High School)
Richael Matute
(Forest Hill Community High School)
Anthony Mora (Royal
Palm Beach Community High School)
Distinguished
Participants
Caitlyn Huff (Boynton
Beach Community High School)
Ne’Quann Raymond (Forest
Hill Community High School)
Kathleen Wilkinson (Boynton Beach Community High School)
Harry Willis III
(Palm Beach Gardens Community High School)
CLEMATIS BY NIGHT Free Weekly Concert Series Every Thursday; 6-9 p.m. FREE, with the exception of Thursday, March 28 due to the Palm Beach International Boat Show. West Palm Beach Waterfront, 100 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Clematis by Night is West Palm’s favorite Thursday night tradition for more than 20 years. During Clematis by Night, “Where the Party Begins,” guests will enjoy live music, food and drink specials and the hottest local social scene, creating an unmatched seaside happy hour setting. For more information, please visit Wpb.org/events or follow the City of West Palm Beach on Facebook @CityofWPB, on Twitter @westpalmbch or on Instagram @westpalmbch.
Thursday, March 14: Southern Blood (Southern Rock) https://southernbloodband.com/
The Southern Blood Band is a self-described “salute to American southern rock,” as the band covers a wide range of music from artists such as The Allman Brothers Band, Molly Hatchet, The Marshall Tucker Band, Blackfoot, .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and more. With an unmistakable hard driving groove, signature southern vocals, and dueling guitar force, their performance is a throwback to the ‘70s and early ‘80s.
THE
OCEAN COURSE: FLORIDA’S OLDEST &
MOST BEAUTIFUL
By
Mike May
If there’s ever a golf course that requires more brains than brawn to play, it’s the Ocean Course (www.thebreakers.com; 877-724-3188) at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida. As the course’s website notes, “The Breakers is the envy of the golf world.” Not many golf courses can confidently make such a statement. But, The Breakers and its Ocean Course can.
Success at the Ocean Course is often achieved by those
who use their mind as much as they do their muscles. It’s also important to successfully hit a
number of low and controlled shots so that your ball is not adversely affected
by the ever-present winds off the adjacent Atlantic Ocean.
The Ocean Course at the Breakers (One South County
Road, Palm Beach, Florida), the oldest 18-hole golf course in Florida, was designed
by Scotsman Alexander Findlay. The
course actually opened for play in 1897 and was also the first golf course in
the U.S. that English golfing legend/six-time British Open champion Harry
Vardon played when he first arrived in the U.S. on February 22, 1900. By the way, Vardon played 36 holes that day
and then won his debut in the U.S. Open later that year at the Chicago Golf
Club.
When you step foot on the Ocean Course, it’s quite clear
that the superintendent and his grounds crew are as concerned about maximizing the
beauty of this par-70 layout as they are maintaining the top-notch quality of
the golf course. This course – a mere 5,778
yards from the back tees — is very appealing to the eye and is always in the
best shape possible, whether it’s January or June.
Thanks to the efforts of golf course architect Rees Jones, the course has just received a remodel and is in tip-top shape. The mission was to balance preservation while incorporating modernization. The mission was accomplished.
According to Jones, “every hole has a different little twist and different set of details.” One of Jones’ goals was to remove much of the foliage that surrounded the course which was obstructing sightlines of other parts of the course. It has made a big positive difference in how the course looks and plays. Because the sightlines have been enhanced in all directions, you can actually see the buildings, homes and structures in that part of Palm Beach. Despite the fact that the course is private, it is not an exclusive enclave, as it is a visible and vibrant part of the greater Palm Beach community. Every year, the Ocean Course hosts fundraising golf tournaments which provide a financial stimulus for local charities.
Jones’ remodel also showcases all new salt-tolerant
grass for the tees, fairways and roughs.
The green complexes feature expanded undulations. The fairways have been contoured. The wooden bulkheads have a contemporary look. The native landscaping has been enhanced. And, the reverse-osmosis irrigation system
has been upgraded. Another aspect of the course that Jones has added is a
‘dogear’ on each green which gives you a backstop to aim for in order to bring
your approach shot a little closer to the flagstick.
The remodel by Jones is the first major remodel since
Brian Silva’s redesign efforts in 2000.
Both Silva and Jones did a splendid job. Findlay would agree if he was alive today.
By restoring a more classic layout and emphasizing the
nuanced character of each hole, the Ocean Course will reward finesse more than
power with a layout that exhibits varying degrees of risk, and one that is playable
to all golfers.
The raised tees are flat, the fairways are very well
maintained, the rough is playable, the bunkers are raked with meticulous
detail, and the greens are fair and true, but not too fast. Without the surrounding flowers and foliage,
the course would still be as fun to play for a PGA Tour pro as it would be for
a high handicapper. With the many
flowering shrubs, bushes, and palm trees which surround the fairways, tees, and
greens, it’s one of the most visually appealing golf courses in America and a true
delight to play. There are also six
lakes and 56 sand- and grass-faced bunkers that add to the course’s subtle degree
of difficulty.
When you play the Ocean Course, you will walk along
the fairways of golfing history. Many of
the golf’s greatest names have played the Ocean Course at The Breakers,
beginning with Vardon back in 1900. The
course record on the original course was set by Jack Nicklaus who shot a 59 back
in the 1970s. Since the course was reconfigured in 2000 by Brian Silva, the
lowest score is a 62 by Todd Sapere, who was one of the Ocean Course teaching
professionals at the time.
From an aesthetic point of view, the Ocean Course has
18 signature holes, in my opinion. Every
hole can be a portrait on a postcard. From
a golfing point of view, all 18 holes also have character, charm, and backbone,
especially the par-four 6th hole, where the green and the fairway
are separated by a lake which must be negotiated on your approach. And, the last three holes are three of the
best finishing holes in south Florida. The
16th is a long par three to a slightly raised green. When the hole is played into the wind with a
back-right pin position, it plays like a short par four. The 17th is the course’s only par
five. Even though it’s less than 500
yards from the back tees, it bends around the corner, going right-to-left from
the tee. Keeping the ball in play off
the tee and avoiding the big, elongated fairway bunker is the key at the 17th. The 18th is a left-to-right par
four where your approach must fly over a lake and a greenside bunker, both of which
protect the entrance to the green.
The Breakers is also home to the
renovated and expanded John Webster Golf Academy, which provides year-round, player-centered golf instruction;
state-of-the-art learning centers; personalized fitness evaluations; and custom
club fittings. The Breakers Ocean
Clubhouse. reminiscent of a grand Floridian estate, is a 32,000-square-foot
golf and tennis clubhouse which features The Sports Pro Shop, luxurious locker rooms and the Flagler Steakhouse, a fresh take on the classic American chophouse with a fully
climate-controlled terrace that offers spectacular views of the fairways and calm
ocean breezes.
It’s fair to say that The Breakers spares no expense in keeping this course in terrific shape – 365 days a year. One of the ways in which the Ocean Course stays in great shape is that a local rule gives golfers free relief from all flowered areas as well as the tropical plantings. It’s fair to say that The Breakers doesn’t want you trying to save par from the petunias or trying to get up & down from the impatience!
Whether you play the Ocean Course in the spring, summer, fall or winter, you will always benefit from your close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean which provides a steady and refreshing breeze off the nearby ocean. Again, to thrive at this tropical delight, you’ll need more brains than brawn to play well on this seaside site.
Musical Salute to America Salutes A
“True American War Hero”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Boca Raton, Florida, Feb. 12, 2019– Florida Intergenerational Orchestra the first-ever Intergenerational Destination Orchestra and its creator Lorraine Marks-Field is a leading ensemble in the field of intergenerational orchestras, received a grant in February 2019 endowed by the MGN Family Foundation for the purpose of presenting a FREE concert to the community on Sunday, March 24 at 3 p.m. Pre concert Meet and Greet the Performers 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church O”SHEA Hall . The Hall is located at 22094 Lyons Road in Boca Raton.
The FREE Concert “A Musical Tribute to America” will bring the
community together with Veteran Organizations and the general public to honor
our Service Members past and present through music. The orchestra concert
conducted by Founder Lorraine Marks Field will remind us all to appreciate the
service of others to our country.
Joe Reveman, 92 years young will be an honored Guest and will
speak as well as conduct the FLIOA in “The Stars and Stripes Forever” Joe
entered WWII at the age of 18 served as a radio operator and gunner on the
famous B17 Flying Fortress. During his tour of duty he survived two plane
crashes. He flew 24 missions over Germany and earned the prestigious Purple Heart.
“He is a true American Hero” according to founder Lorraine Marks
Field. It is important for the youth as well as adults to appreciate the
sacrifices made to our country by Veterans such as Joe Reveman.
The non-profit 501c3 orchestra has a repertoire similar to
the “Boston Pops” in that it plays popular, and light classical music and is
specifically created for an audience of all ages. “With audience
participation of course. We love when the children and adults march around the
auditorium and the audiences tap their toes and clap along with our music “
according to the founder Lorraine Marks-Field.
Featured in this performance will be a celebration of the
country’s armed forces with selections of John Phillip Sousa. Veterans who
attend the concert are encouraged to wear their armed forces caps. The
orchestra will perform “God Bless America, and other works of American
Composers. Vocalist, Vince Zabik, will join the orchestra in its
salute to America by singing a symphonic version of “God Bless the USA.” He
will also perform “Satchmo,” honoring the work of Louis Armstrong, which was
extremely popular at the orchestra’s opening concert last season. The “Star
Spangled Banner “will sung by vocalist Margo Joy . The orchestra
will also be joined by the Handbell Choir of St. Jude Church of Boca Raton.
The Florida Intergenerational Orchestra is celebrated for its
mixture of ages and musical ability. It features an orchestra with players
ages 8 to 100. The orchestra has been honored by the Department of Elder
Affairs of the State of Florida, receiving its coveted “Legacy Award” in
2011. Conductor Lorraine Marks-Field has received numerous rewards and
honors, from the United Nations and citations from the US Senate and House of
Representatives. Most recently the FLIOA appeared n an article in the American
Symphony Orchestra Leagues’ Winter 2019 Issue of “Symphony”
Magazine. The article is titled “Bridging Generations”.
The concert is FREE and open to the public .For Group Seating
information call Bob Field, orchestra manager, 561-482-8206.
AroundWellington.com celebrates 13 years in business! With Wenzel the weiner dog.
Just a few watersports, illustrated by Rollin McGrail.
Dutta Corp wins at polo (again)! Photo by Alan Fabricant. Krista Martinelli, Editor of AroundWellington.com and Marty Ross, founder of the Wycliffe Stiffs stickball league.
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away. Have you found the perfect gift for your someone special?
Pouf Handbag
If you haven’t, there is still plenty of time to visit horse
show favorite luxury boutique Fab Finds by Sarah at the Palm Beach
International Equestrian Center, where Sarah Rowen has a storefront at Vendor
Village and on Hunter Hill. If you can’t drop by, orders can be placed online,
through social media or by texting Rowen, for a personalized shopping
experience.
“I’m so excited that Valentine’s Day is almost here. I’ve
always loved being able to help choose the perfect gift for that special
someone,” Rowen said. “I take the responsibility of helping match the person
with the gift seriously, with the full understanding of how important a good
gift is, and how disastrous it can be if the wrong item is chosen.”
Fab Finds by Sarah offers a curated selection of sweaters,
jackets, pants, shoes, accessories and jewelry to complete the perfect
Valentine’s Day outfit. Rowen has a vast collection of Golden Goose, J Slides
and Lola Cruz footwear; sweaters and denim from 360 Cashmere, Skull Cashmere,
Brodie Fine Cashmere, Zadig & Voltaire, 27 Miles, AG, Chaser and J Brand.
Also available is luxury jewelry created by Rowen under the label S. Row Designs, where gold, silver and rose gold bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and pendants are adjourned with diamonds and sapphires.
Horseshoe Bracelet
“Whether it is highly-coveted sneakers, a cozy sweater or a
beautiful bracelet, it is important to me to be able to offer something
fabulous at any budget,” Rowen said. “In addition to equestrian-themed jewelry,
I also recently designed letter pendants that allow clients to choose initials
or a combination of letters and have them created into a gold, silver or rose
gold diamond pendant.”
Some of Sarah’s favorite foolproof Valentine’s Day gifts
include:
Sundry Star + Heart Sweater in Marin – Made of wool and cashmere, this high low sweater with a star motif and heart accent is trendy and cozy just like a hug.
Goldno.8 Le Pouf Handbag in Blush Silk – This bag is the ultimate bag for taking on a night out. It pairs just as well with a pair of jeans as it does a slinky cocktail dress, and can be worn as a clutch or a cross body bag.
S. Row Designs Diamond Horseshow Bracelet – With pave-set diamonds and shaped like horseshoes, this Sterling Silver is perfect for the equestrian on-the-go.
S. Row Designs 5 Row Multi Color Sapphire Bracelet – With five rows of multi-color sapphires, this bracelet adds a touch of whimsy to any outfit, instantly matching any color scheme.
S. Row Designs Diamond Love Bracelet – With pave-set diamonds, sterling silver and a chunky chain, this bracelet will always remind that special someone that they are loved.
Orders can be placed on the Fab Finds by Sarah website
(www.fabfindsbysarah.com), by text to (914) 499-4004, by Facebook message at https://www.facebook.com/fabfindsbysarah/
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