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Wellington Wrestling Club

The Wellington Wrestling Club competed at the Sunshine State Games tournament held at Keiser University yesterday with some outstanding results.  Here is a list of our medal winners:

 

Tyler Gray placed 1st in folkstyle, freestyle, and greco

Sam Marvel placed 1st in freestyle, 1st in greco, and 2nd in folkstyle

James Marvel 1st in greco, and 3rd in folkstyle

Aiden Alexander placed 2nd in folkstyle, and 3rd in freestyle

Ryan King placed 2nd in greco, and 3rd in freestyle

James Kosza placed 2nd in folkstyle

Justin Henry placed 2nd in folkstyle

Elijah Green placed 3rd in folkstyle

A.J. Garcia placed 3rd in folkstyle

Robert Garcia placed 3rd in folkstyle

Pictured (left to right): Robert Garcia & A.J. Garcia.  This was their first tournament they have competed in!

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The ROCKET MAN Show: A Tribute to Elton John at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Feb 28, 2020

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The ROCKET MAN Show: A Tribute to Elton John at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, Feb 28, 2020

The ROCKET MAN Show:

A Tribute to Elton John

 

At Coral Springs Center for the Arts

February 28, 2020, at 8 pm

Presented by MusicWorks

 

Tickets Go on Public Sale This Thursday, May 30!

(Coral Springs, FL – May 28, 2019) The new movie is getting all the raves, but MusicWorks is bringing the live concert experience for Elton John fans of every age next February 28 at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 30, at 10 am.

The state-of the-art performing arts center is located at 2855 Coral Springs Drive. Tickets are $25, $35 and $45 and now available for purchase by calling the Box Office at 954-344-5990 or going online to www.TheCenterCS.com.

February 28, 2020 at 8 pm  (Friday)

The ROCKET MAN Show

Simply put—this is Elton! Scotman Rus Anderson is Elton John’s official body double for his Farewell Yellow Brick Road world tour. Hand-picked by the internationally acclaimed singer himself, it was Rus’ own live production of The ROCKET MAN Showthat first got him noticed.

In the show, Anderson recreates the magic and live persona of Young Elton like no other. Storming around the stage with a fun-loving sense of flamboyance; part diva, part soccer player, killer vocalist, fierce piano player, all rock & roller. His painstaking attention to detail includes wearing gorgeous, colorful and spectacular costumes (many worn by Elton) including his iconic boots, glasses and jumpsuits from 1972, as well as a sparkly Swarovski tuxedo from 1984.

The ROCKET MAN Show is a regular feature across the United States at venues such as House of Blues, Hard Rock Live, Caesar’s, Harrah’s, Legends in Concert, BB King’s, Universal Studios and Watl Disney World.

The show is 100 percent live in both vocal and instrumentation. It is a sincere visual, theatrical, funny and interactive show—and it is musically beautiful. There are ballads and driving rock songs. Audiences laugh, cry, sing and dance as they recall the highs and lows of Elton’s legendary concerts.

Remember when rock was young? You will after seeing Rus Anderson in The ROCKET MAN Show on Friday, February 28, 2020, presented by MusicWorks at the Coral Springs Center for the Arts.

About MusicWorks:

MusicWorks specializes in producing live entertainment events in Florida. For more information, please visitwww.musicworksconcerts.com.

About the Coral Springs Center for the Arts

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts (also known as THE CENTER) brings the finest in music, dance, comedy and more to the community; offering a variety of entertainment and artistic events for all ages and interests. From the best of Broadway, to top comedians, jazz and pop concerts, and a diverse selection of family productions, the theater has something for every taste. It is the cultural lifeblood of the community, with approximately 200,000 people visiting the facility yearly.

In addition to the intimate 1,471-seat theater, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts houses a dramatic dance studio, a variety of meeting rooms for corporate and private events and the elegant Coral Springs Museum of Art. Along with the museum’s permanent collection, every three months they offer new exhibits for the enjoyment of its patrons.

The Coral Springs Center for the Arts is truly unique in all that it offers as a cultural resource for North Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Easily accessible from the Sample Road exits off I-95, the Florida Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, the Coral Springs Center for the Arts draws audiences preferring an intimate theater experience and museum visit closer to home. For more information, please call 954-344-5990 or visit the official website at www.TheCenterCS.com.

6th Annual Clinics Can Help Golf Classic Raises Over $57,000

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6th Annual Clinics Can Help Golf Classic Raises Over $57,000

6th Annual Clinics Can Help Golf Classic Raises Over $57,000

Wellington National Golf Club welcomes players to support families in need with a day of sporting fun

 

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. – It was the perfect day of golf and feel good energy as Clinics Can Help (CCH), the West Palm Beach-based nonprofit helping to enable access to healthcare to all through the donation of medical equipment and supplies, hosted their 6th Annual Golf Classic. The event took place on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Wellington National Golf Club and raised over $57,000!

 

“What an incredible day,” shared Owen O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer.   “I am blown away by the support for our organization through this tournament. It is even more exciting to see how it has grown and evolved since our first year. One of the most touching moments was having Devon Quigley and his mother join us. He is the reason we are here today. “Devon, son of golf great Dana Quigley, was the inspiration behind the Clinics Can Help Golf Classic. Quigley came to the organization following a life changing accident Devon was involved in and the family was in desperate need of equipment for Devon.  Clinics Can Help provided the family with the equipment needed.

 

Serving as chair of the tournament was CBS 12 News morning anchor Matt Lincoln.  He was helped by a great group of committee members which included Andrea McMillan, Gil Martinez, Pam Swensen, Alan Salomon, Sally Chester, Myk Nelsen, Vic Carlucci and Jon Levy.

 

In addition to the 18 holes, golfers had a friendly competition to take home prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, a Putting Contest and Hole in One prize supplied by Arrigo Dodge Jeep Chrysler. Taking home the top prize was the winning foursome of Brandon Rippo, Eric West, Johnny Matute, and Danny German.

Other notable guests in attendance include Miss South Florida Fair Mariluz Cook, Miss Palm Beach County Jessica Fernandez, Village of Wellington Vice Mayor Mike Napoleone, and Village of Wellington Councilman John McGovern. 

 

Proceeds from the Golf Classic support CCH’s KINDER Project, the organization’s program which provides durable medical equipment and supplies, at no cost, to children with special needs. Many of the children in CCH’s KINDER Project are affected by serious medical conditions and would not be able to afford the supplies and equipment that enables them to lead more independent lives. 

 

For more information on this event, or on Clinics Can Help, please call 561-640-2995 or visit www.clinicscanhelp.org. 

 

About Clinics Can Help: 

CCH is a vital resource in Palm Beach County and throughout southeast Florida for families in search of medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, nebulizers and more. Access to this equipment is a critical part of acquiring quality health care for the thousands of children and adults who cannot afford it. CCH makes a difference in lives through a simple process of organized recycling. It is the only organization of its kind in Florida and one of only four in the U.S. that provides a vast and diverse array of equipment.  

For more information, visit www.clinicscanhelp.org or call 561-640-2995.

CAFE CENTRO Celebrates the Birthday of Singer/Showman ROB RUSSELL, June 17 at 7 pm

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CAFE CENTRO Celebrates the Birthday of Singer/Showman ROB RUSSELL, June 17 at 7 pm

Café Centro in West Palm Beach Celebrates the

Birthday of Singer/Showman Rob Russell

Monday, June 17 at 7 pm

 

(West Palm Beach, FL – May 22, 2018) Café Centro is promising a memorable, magical, music-filled birthday party for master showman/singer Rob Russell on Monday, June 17, starting at 7 pm.

The festive event will feature amazing performances by Russell, the talented and stylish impresario behind the very popular, long running Royal Room Cabaret at The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach, and by several of his extraordinary show biz buddies.

Rob Russell’s Birthday Party

Monday, June 17, starting at 7 pm

“Conga lines are the norm at my shows,” promises Russell, confiding that he is “having the time of my life. Plus, you never know what celebrity will pop in and join the fun.”

From his audience-wowing one man shows to occasional gigs as an announcer on Legends Radio, the ever dapper, occasional tapper Russell has been known to cause music lovers and fans of the Great American Songbook to jump up, dance between tables, and join in the revelry.

This is one birthday party that everyone will want to attend. Premier seating is $25 (the purchase of one entrée per person is required), with bar seating only $10. For tickets and reservations, call 561.514.4070.

Café Centro is located at 2409 North Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach.

About Café Centro:

Located in the diverse Northwood Village neighborhood of West Palm Beach, Café Centro offers outstanding Italian American cuisine for brunch, lunch, dinner and take-out, all exquisitely prepared and beautiful served under the watchful eye of Executive Chef Jamie Steinbrecher. In addition to delicious pasta, pizza and seafood, the trend-setting restaurant also offers live music seven days a week featuring some of South Florida’s most popular performers. For more information, call 561-514-4070 or visit www.cafecentrowpb.com.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Raises over $1 Million In The Fight Against Blood Cancers

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year Campaign Raises over $1 Million In The Fight Against Blood Cancers

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man & Woman of the Year
Campaign Raises over $1 Million In The Fight Against Blood Cancers

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FL. – It was a night of excitement and energy as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach – Treasure Coast Chapter (LLS) celebrated their Man & Woman of the Year campaign during a Grand Finale event on May 18, 2019.  The event, which took place at the Hilton in downtown West Palm Beach, was the culmination of a 10-week friendly but competitive fundraising run with 15 men and women vying for the much-admired titles of Man and Woman of the Year.

 

The candidates helped to raise over $1,021,001 to support efforts to find cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life for patients and families in the Palm Beach- Treasure Coast area. Taking home the honors were Lynn Aronberg and Scott Bores. Runners up were Manuela Yanez and Anthony Maslow.

 

“This is the most incredible and dedicated group,” shared Pam Payne, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Palm Beach-Treasure Coast Chapter executive director. “The hard work they put in shows not only for this event, but for the lives they are changing and saving here in our area and across the country as we continue to fund new treatment options which are producing better outcomes.”

 

LLS’s Man & Woman of the Year is a philanthropic competition to support blood cancer research among a group of motivated and dedicated individuals in the chapter’s service area. Candidates form powerful fundraising teams and compete in honor of two local children, Emma and Andrew, who are blood cancer survivors.  The man and woman who have raised the most funds during the ten-week campaign are awarded the prestigious title of Man or Woman of the Year.

 

The 2019 MWOY candidates included: Lynn Aronberg, Lynn Aronberg Public Relations; Scott Bores, Florida Power & Light Company; Phillip Easton, Northwestern Mutual; John Hutter, Copper Blues WPB/Improv; Jennifer Katz, Katz & Associates Law Firm; Karla Korn, Karla Korn Photography; Anthony Maslow, Medtronic Spine & Biologics; Salvatore Messina, The Keyes Company; Jeremy Schwibner, Merrill Lynch; Dr. Raul Storey-Rojas, Florida Cancer Specialists; Jen Thomas, Pratt & Whitney; David Wenger, Bridge Connector; Megan Veckman Wilkinson, Aflac; Manuela Yanez, Scuttina Signature Real Estate Group; and All-Star Andrew Russo, Illustrated Properties.

Derek Brock, Jessica Johnson and Troy Rice served as campaign co-chairs. Tiffany Kenney and Todd McDermott served as emcees of the event. Sponsors include: Memorial Healthcare System, Caler, Donten, Levine, Cohen, Porter & Veil, P.A., C. Kenneth and Laura Baxter Foundation, Inc., Florida Cancer Specialists and Florida Power & Light Company. For additional information regarding the Palm Beach – Treasure Coast Chapter of LLS, including other upcoming events can be found atlls.org/palm-beach-area.

 

About the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. We are the voice for all blood cancer patients, and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients.

Wellington Film Festival

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Wellington Film Festival

Wellington Film Festival Brings A Free Event Highlighting New Filmmakers

In its 3rd year, the Wellington Film Festival returns to the Movies At Wellington Theater introducing fresh filmmakers with an eye on showcasing the community’s talent. Promoter J M Millien has procured award winning films from Chris Alonso, Dawn Natalia, Richard Jackson & more. Millien promises a night of music, film & community. From films that deal with addiction to social justice & comedy there’s something for everyone. With three world premieres and 3 multi-festival winners, it guarantees to be a night of lively entertainment.

This international affair will be well attended, featuring musical performances by Remerge Band, uniting dignitaries from abroad with local glitterati. This Thursday June, 13th from 6:30pm – 9:30pm Movies At Wellington 13881 Wellington Trace Wellington, Fl 33414

Wellington’s local and international film festival.

 

Please visit www.NYCEFlix.com like us on Facebook

Packy’s Sports Pub Announces $22,000 Donation To Two Local Charities

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Packy’s Sports Pub Announces $22,000 Donation To Two Local Charities

Packy’s Sports Pub Announces $22,000 Donation To Two Local Charities


June 6, 2019

Lighthouse Point, FL – Locally owned Packy’s Sports Pub announced that it will be donating $22,000 to two local charities, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southern Florida Chapter and Silvie Bells NICU Nonprofit.

Jeff Jakonczuk, Packy’s Sports Pub owner, will be presenting checks in the amount of $11,000 to both The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southern Florida Chapter and to Silvie Bells NICU Nonprofit at an Endowment Event on Friday, June 21st at 2pm at his establishment in Lighthouse Point, FL.

The $22,000 in total donations was raised at a Benefit Concert held at Packy’s on May 26th.  The event was headed up by Meghan Daniels, Packy’s manager, with the assistance of Jennifer Smith, Silvie Bells CEO.  Daniels coordinated performances from five local bands –Bombshell, Furious George, Gypsy Lights, Spektora and White Noise.  The evening included high end silent auctions, raffle prizes, customer sales and private donors.  Jakonczuk advertised that he would be donating 25% of customer sales to the charities and in a surprised turn of events he donated 50% of the evening’s sales! 

“It’s an honor for me to be able to use Packy’s Sports Pub as a venue to raise money for a couple of very worthy charities – Silvie Bells and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.  In the almost 5 years that I’ve owned Packy’s we’ve had several charity events and we’ve made it a part of who we are as a business and people.  We wanted to make this event the biggest in the history of Packy’s and with Meghan Daniels leading the way, we crushed it!!!” said Jakonczuk.

Jakonczuk is not only the owner of Packy’s he’s also a Leukemia and Lymphoma warrior.  He beat the diseases 10 years ago and it has recently reoccurred.  He’s battling Relapsed Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and winning the fight against cancer!  The donation to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southern Florida Chapter is close to the entire Packy’s family.  The donation will aid in research in cutting edge cures for blood cancers.

The other charity benefiting from the event is Silvie Bells.  This nonprofit’s mission is to give Care Packages and support to families with sick and preemie babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).  Jennifer Smith founded the charity to honor her daughter Silvana, who spent her first 49 days in the NICU with a 10% chance of survival.  She promised, if Silvana survived she would do something to pay it forward.  Her daughter made a full recovery and Silvie Bells has grown into a successful nonprofit assisting hundreds of families since its beginning in 2016.

Leukemia and Lymphoma are the most common childhood cancers accounting for 1 in 3 pediatric cancer cases.  Many of the babies in the NICU are fighting these diseases.  This is where The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Silvie Bells NICU Nonprofit come together.  Both Jakonczuk and Smith have a personal stake in the two charities.

The Packy’s Sports Pub Endowment Event will feature Jeff Jakonczuk presenting a check for $11,000 to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southern Florida Chapter and a check for $11,000 to Silvie Bells NICU Nonprofit, with photo ops and press coverage.

Event Information:
Friday, June 21st at 2:00pm
Packy’s Sports Pub
4480 North Federal Highway
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
954.657.8423

Science Center to Host 5th Annual Festival del Mar

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Science Center to Host 5th Annual Festival del Mar

WHO: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium presents the 5th Annual Festival del Mar

WHAT: The event is aimed at engaging the local Latin American community and promoting ocean conservation and education worldwide. Guests of all ages will enjoy a variety of cultural performances, bilingual touch tank demonstrations, interactive activities, science demonstrations, arts and crafts, special planetarium shows and much more. Festival del Mar is also aimed at encouraging Latin Americans to pursue a career in a science field. This year, children 12 and under are free!

WHERE: The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium, 4801 Dreher Trail, West Palm Beach

WHEN: Saturday, June 8 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

WHY: This event will help further the Science Center’s mission to “open every mind to science” and foster an environment of education and conservation.

HOW MUCH: Tickets for Festival del Mar are included in the general admission, which is $17.95 for adults and this year, the event is free to members and children under 12. Tickets are purchased at the door.

CONTACT: For more information, call 561-832-1988 or visit http://sfsciencecenter.org. Like the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Instagram @SFScienceCenter.

New Awards Honor The Arc’s Service

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New Awards Honor The Arc’s Service

New Awards Honor The Arc’s Service

Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – The Arc of Palm Beach County continues to raise the bar in programs and proficiencies, and partners are taking notice. The nonprofit is the proud recipient of the Community Champion Award from the United Way of Palm Beach County and the Financial Organization of the Year Award from AmeriCorps. 

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized for our lifeworks,” said Kimberly McCarten, president and CEO of The Arc of Palm Beach County. “Receiving these awards from those who have entrusted us with their time and resources, reaffirms that our efforts are truly felt in every corner of our community.” 

The esteemed Community Champion Award was given during the Simply the Best Awards ceremony, recognizing a nonprofit that represents the highest standards and ideals that align with United Way’s mission. The United Way has provided funding for The Arc’s programs that empower children and adults with disabilities. The nonprofit has made it a focal point to provide education to achieve greater success in cognitive function, recreational activities to people with disabilities, and group housing to help promote independence. The Arc’s career services promote financial stability, and in-home or center-based respite care helps parents find balance as they care for their child. 

“United Way of Palm Beach County is grateful to be a partner in the incredible work that The Arc is doing in our community. Like United Way, their programs were created in direct response to the community’s need for basic services so that everyone can achieve their full potential. The Arc is a champion for individuals in our community with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and it was our honor to recognize them for the significant impact they are making,” said Dr. Laurie George, president and CEO of United Way of Palm Beach County.  

Additionally, AmeriCorps founded the Financial Organization of the Year Award for The Arc and its strong financial responsibility. Thanks to a grant from Volunteer Florida, The Arc was able to recruit, train, and engage 27 AmeriCorps students who dedicated 300 to 900 hours of service to form one-on-one relationships with people with disabilities. Throughout the initiative, The Arc exemplified financial excellence, whether it was submitting their monthly reimbursements on time or tendering well-documented expenses. 

“This year, there was one organization that we felt was so deserving of recognition, we created the new Financial Organization of the Year Award,” said Tracie Lambright, senior financial analyst for Volunteer Florida. “They have become an exceptional role model for other organizations, and those who are struggling in this area should reach out to them for guidance.”

Learn more about how The Arc is helping to better the community and the future for people with disabilities by visiting arcpbc.org.

 

Photo credit: Tracey Benson Photography

Photo: Laurie George, Maria Bertuzzelli, Kristie Giles, Bob Salmore, Kimberly McCarten, Russell Greene, Kim Jones at the United Way Awards

About The Arc of Palm Beach County
The Arc of Palm Beach County is changing the conversation around disabilities by defying definitions, inspiring possibilities, and improving the lives of the people we serve, their families, and our community. Since 1958, The Arc has envisioned a community where every person feels welcome, connected, and well cared for.

The Next Miss Oktoberfest

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The Next Miss Oktoberfest

 

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