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Inaugural Wellington Classic Brew Fest announced for Saturday, February 16, 2019

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Inaugural Wellington Classic Brew Fest announced for Saturday, February 16, 2019

Sample a wide variety of craft beers and hard ciders at the Inaugural Wellington Classic Brew Fest, hosted by the Village of Wellington in conjunction with BrewFest Partners on Saturday, February 16th.The event is set to occur from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Wellington’s Town Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), with early access VIP ticket-holder entry at 2:00 p.m.
 
Guests (21 and over only) will enjoy an impressive array of craft brews and hard ciders from Florida and beyond, accompanied by an assortment of food trucks and other craft beer-centric games and entertainment. Live music will be provided by The Andrew Morris Band, playing today’s top country hits and classics, in addition to southern and classic rock.
 
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online (service fee applies) or in-person at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard), during normal hours of operation. Ticket sales at the community center are available through Friday, February 15th for VIP and General Admission only.

 
Ticket packages include:
 

VIP Pass Admission, $60
Sales end February 15th,
at midnight.
Early Admission at 2PM
Exclusive sampling of limited release VIP beers
Complimentary Beer Schwing!® Lanyard
Unlimited sampling
Commemorative pint glass		General Admission
$40 in advance
$45 day of event
Gates open at 3PM
Unlimited sampling
Commemorative pint glass
 		Designated Driver, $10 
Unlimited soda and water
Purchase online or at gate

For the list of breweries participating, and to purchase tickets online, visitwww.wellingtonclassicbrewfest.com.
 
Shuttle Service & Ride Share 
Parking is limited. Wellington Classic Brew Fest guests are encouraged to use the free shuttle service from the Palm Tran bus stop near Nordstrom, at the Mall at Wellington Green. Shuttles begin running at 1:30 p.m. and will run continuously to and from the event. The last shuttle will depart at 7:15 p.m. Those who wish to remain on site for the Tribute Music and Food Truck Festival following the brew fest event are advised to use alternative means of transportation.
 
Guests using a ride share service such as Uber or Lyft are asked to use the designated Uber / Lyft drop-off and pickup area, located in front of Wellington’s Village Hall (12300 Forest Hill Boulevard), to help reduce traffic congestion and avoid delays.
 
Tribute Music & Food Truck Festival
Wellington’s Tribute Music and Food Truck Festival, February 14–16 and February 21–23, will be occurring within the same plaza on the day of the event. The free festival features a limited selection of food trucks on site from 5-9:30 p.m., and a free Foreigner Tribute by 4NR2 at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Boulevard) at 7:00 p.m. For details visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov/Amphitheater
 
Special Thanks to our Event Sponsors
We would like to thank our event sponsors, Royal Palm Brewing Company and Priority Towing. Sponsorship opportunities remain available. For more information, contact Wellington Parks & Recreation Assistant Director, Michelle Garvey, at mgarvey@wellingtonfl.gov or (561) 791-4082.
 
As another way to stay informed on the latest news and updates from the Village, residents are invited to sign up for Wellington information and updates atwww.wellingtonfl.gov/enews.
 
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visitwww.wellingtonfl.gov or watch WellingtonTV for the latest happenings.

The Gardens Mall Helps Raise More Than $100,000 for Local Charities

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The Gardens Mall Helps Raise More Than $100,000 for Local Charities

In the Spirit of Giving
The Gardens Mall Helps Raise More Than $100,000 for Local Charities

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The gifts may be unwrapped, but they will keep giving long after the holidays. Customers at The Gardens Mall were a true testament to the spirit of the season, helping those in need. 

Many shoppers went beyond just buying holiday gifts for their loved ones. Customers picked “angels” from the Salvation Army Angel Tree and generously donated nearly 3,000 toys to deserving children in Palm Beach County and more than $5,100 in cash donations. The shiny coins purchased at The Kids’ Corner shop, and donations made at the Holiday Gift-Wrapping Suite, brought in nearly $40,000, collectively, to benefit people with developmental disabilities at The Arc of Palm Beach County. 

Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s “Pup-Up” shop connected more than 70 dogs with their “furever” homes since its opening. Guests who purchased items for their pup can wag their tails too, knowing they contributed to the more than $41,700 to help dogs at the rescue.

At the 29th Annual Musicthon, young musicians showed off their instrumental talents in Nordstrom Court. The event raised $9,500 for Camp VITAS. Proceeds will help the bereavement camp and its mission to support children and teens who have lost a loved one. 

The Prader-Willi Classic Kickoff also made a splash at The Gardens Mall in early December, bringing in the most donations ever. The yearly event raised more than $14,000 to support further research conducted at the Scripps Research Institute’s Jupiter, Florida, campus. 

“Our shoppers were extremely charitable this year,” said Whitney Pettis, Director of Marketing and Merchant Relations at The Gardens Mall. “It’s rewarding to see a community that not only cares for their family and friends, but also wants to help the less fortunate.” 

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Photos courtesy of The Gardens Mall. 

Photo 1: Holiday Gift-Wrapping Suite
Photo 2: Big Dog Ranch Rescue’s “Pup-Up” Shop
Photo 3: Salvation Army Angel Tree
Photo 4: 29th Annual Musicthon
Photo 5: Cameron Wallace and Leslie Kelly at the Prader-Willi Classic Kickoff

About The Gardens Mall
The Gardens Mall is located one mile east of I-95 on PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The luxurious, 1.4 million-square-foot, super-regional shopping center features more than 150 world-class retail specialty shops and restaurants. It is anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, and Macy’s. The Gardens Mall is owned and managed by The Forbes Company. For more information about The Gardens Mall, call (561) 775-7750 or visit the mall online at thegardensmall.com.

January, 2019

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January, 2019

Happy 2019!

The beginning of the New Year is a perfect time for us to reflect on the previous year and to determine our resolutions for the upcoming year. 2018 was a very exciting year in our Village, and one that laid the foundations for ongoing projects and discussions.

In September, we broke ground on the Water Treatment Plant renewal and replacement project. Once the project is completed, this modern facility will benefit our community and improve our ability to deliver safe, quality water to our residents. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2EhgpNG.

2018 also saw the beginning of the Town Center Project discussions, as we began asking residents to envision the next 10 years. What will improve the uses within Town Center? What will provide value to our community? How can we, the Village, improve the Town Center for the next generation? The conversation continues in 2019, with our second Public Input meeting taking place this month. We invite you to join us and be part of the conversation. Check back on our website wellingtonfl.gov for updates and make sure to Like and Follow us on Facebook & Twitter. 

On Monday, January 15th, we will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Let us remember Dr. King’s work and his belief that a person’s worth should not be measured by the color of their skin, culture, or class, but rather by their commitment to creating a better life for all and dedication to servicing others. I encourage everyone to help promote Dr. King’s legacy by searching for opportunities to help others in the community. Remember, no good deed or kind gesture is too large, or too small.

As you plan for the year ahead, whether it’s spending more time with the family, adopting a healthier lifestyle, or volunteering and getting involved in our community, Wellington offers numerous programs, opportunities and activities that will help you keep those resolutions.

Wellington’s Parks and Recreation Department is committed to offering programs and activities for the entire family.  We are starting the year off with a number of family-friendly events. On Thursday, January 17th join us for FREE family fun and activities at our series of “Family Fun Nights” on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center. The January event will feature a “Country-Western” theme. See our Parks & Recreation Program Guide for a complete list of Winter & Spring events taking place around our Village.

Enjoy ongoing free entertainment at the Wellington Amphitheaterwith live concerts, movie nights, and local singers.  Our Thursday night Food Truck Invasion continues this month with live music at each event. For more details, view our January schedule here: https://bit.ly/2BUm8ou.

If you enjoy the Wellington Green Market, or if you haven’t had a chance to experience it yet, you still have a few weeks left to stop by.  The Green Market runs through April 27th, and then returns again in October.  The market opens at 9:00 AM every Saturday this month at the Amphitheater. 

To more about our Free family-friendly events and year-round entertainment, visit our Upcoming Events page.

One very serious resolution we all must make is to promote safety and educate ourselves about crimes of opportunity.   Whether at the grocery store or in your driveway, remember to always lock your car door, and put valuables out of sight. We have been spreading this message through our Wellington TV channel, social media, and our newsletter, and encourage you to share it with your friends and neighbors. Take a look at this message by Councilwoman Tanya Siskind; it includes simple steps we can all take to stay safe: http://bit.ly/2tHPm3X

On behalf of Council and staff, I wish everyone the best for 2019.  There is so much to look forward to as we kick off this New Year. I encourage you to participate in our quality, fun, family-friendly events, and to stay active in our Great Hometown.  It is an honor to serve and work with you, and I can’t wait to see everyone around the Village this year and at all our upcoming events.

Joyful January

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Joyful January

Wishing You a Joyful January 

Somehow the holidays are already over, and it’s the new year!  Do you still need help with some of those New Year’s Resolutions?  Writer Mike May brings us the fabulously convenient world of “Deskercizes” this month in “AW Stories of the Month.”  These are exercises that just about anyone can do…while at your desk.

In “Ask the Docs,” Dr. Jonathon Chung explores the concept of “squatting your way to a better brain.”  Read “1 Rep Max Squat: A Future Biomarker for Brain Health.”

Dr. Jonathon Chung

Thanks to Bryan Hayes for getting interviews with two amazing “Living Green” gurus in a row.  Last month it was environmentalist and TV personality Jeff Corwin.  This month read “On Global Warming” with world-renowned Dr. Lonnie Thompson. 

On a different note, Wendell Abern writes about his ongoing recovery from a stroke and getting a service dog in “Cantankerously Yours.”  Wendell, we wish you the best possible recovery and are glad you’re enjoying time with Koontz, the service dog.  Read “Recovering from Recovering.”

In “Mommy Moments,” Briana D’Andrea explores “New Year, Same YOU, but Better!”  She includes her own New Year’s resolutions and encourages you to share yours with her too.

Briana D’Andrea

Of course, there’s a lot going on around Wellington.  There’s the Komen Race for the Cure on January 26th.  Read about the ten “Warriors in Pink” this month in “AW Stories of the Month.”

That same weekend, Jan. 26 and 27th, is the Wellington Art Society’s ArtFest on the Green, a juried fine art show at the Wellington Amphitheater. 

Well, as usual, this is just the tip of the iceberg.  There are many more articles and events to discover.  Visit AroundWellington.com and explore.  Happy January!

Krista Martinelli

Editor/Owner

AroundWellington.com

Krista Martinelli at a Wycliffe Stiffs stickball game

January, 2019 – AW in Pictures

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January, 2019 – AW in Pictures

January, 2019 – AW in Pictures

The 2019 Komen Warriors in Pink




Opening Day of Polo 2019. Photo by Lois Spatz
Sculptures by Norman Gitzen. Photo by Lois Spatz.
Donna Willey of Village Music & Cafe and her dog Benji.
Photo by Krista Martinelli.
Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, Wycliffe Golf & Country Club ‘s Pickle Ball Team ,Wellington, Florida,kicked off their first league competition ever, against Huntington Point, Delray, Florida.

Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser

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Boys & Girls Club Fundraiser

Wellington Dinner Dance raises over $200,000 for Boys & Girls Club


January 4 event benefit educational and arts programs at Wellington Boys & Girls Club

WELLINGTON, FL (January 10, 2019) – A beautiful and clear evening was the backdrop for the 31st annual Wellington Dinner Dance, which raised over $200,000 for Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington.

Heather Hays and Georgina Bloomberg. Photo: Tracey Benson Photography.

Selling out for two consecutive years, the Dance is the Club’s largest fundraiser and took place on January 4 at the Wycliffe Country Club. Festivities kicked off with a Fresh Garden Mojito cocktail reception with butler passed hors d’oeuvres, a fun botanic photo booth, and a silent auction.

The garden theme was carried on in the ballroom where striking centerpieces featured white hydrangeas and white roses with cascading jewels.

Jaene Miranda, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County, welcomed guests who enjoyed a short dance off with Club kids before a dinner and live auction. Cover band Hyryze brought guests to their feet with their rising tunes.

Nicolette Goldfarb, chairman of the Wellington Boys & Girls Club, thanked supporters and event chairmen and committee members followed by remarks from Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw regarding the agency’s support of the club and the community.

Coming together as Co-chairmen were Georgina Bloomberg, Nicolette Goldfarb, Marley Goodman Overman, and Dr. Ramprasad Gopalan and Julie Khanna. Honorary Chairpersons were Dr. Edward and Maria Becker, Eric and Jennifer Goldman, and Julie and John Kime. Committee members include Mariam Abraham, Maria Becker, Susan Ferraro, Dr. Colette Brown-Graham, Heidi Harland, Shelley B. Goodman, Crystal Hochman, Julie Kime, Kimberly Leland, Jennifer Martinez, Kila Mistry, Dr. Dhruti Pandya, Dr. Daxa Patel, Char Ramos and Becky Wisnicki.

“The Wellington Dinner Dance has been so instrumental in the growth of the Club and our reach of youth in the western communities,” says Jaene Miranda, president & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County. “We are so grateful for the chairmen and committee members’ time and dedication to something that helps the next generation.”

The Boys & Girls Clubs provide afterschool programs and summer camp to more than 8,500 boys and girls from ages 6 to 18 throughout the County. Clubs emphasize educational, vocational, social, recreational, health, leadership, and character building skills in a positive and safe atmosphere.  Through quality programs, the Club experience gives children the guidance they need to make a healthy transition from childhood to young adulthood.

Sponsors included Georgina Bloomberg, The Evelyn V. McPherson Foundation, Neil S. Hirsch Family Foundation, Palms West Hospital & Medical Staff, Nicolette Goldfarb, Alonso & Associates, Inc., Complete Healthcare for Women of Wellington, JFK Medical Center Staff, Julie and John Kime, 21st Century Oncology, 3550 South Ocean, Adams Coogler, P.A., Brenda and Frank McAdams, Florida Power & Light, Hospitalist Group of The Palm Beaches, Illustrated Properties, Independent Imaging, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Kishore Dass, M.D., Leslie Simpson and Gregory Gingery, Marjorie Rendina, Marley and Brett Overman, Medivalue, LLC., Orthopedic Center of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach Urology Associates, Royal Palm Medical Center, The Passeroff & Liebman Families, Village of Wellington, Wellington Regional Medical Center & Staff.

About Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County
Founded in 1971, Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County is a not-for-profit youth development organization dedicated to promoting the educational, vocational, health, leadership and character of boys and girls in a safe, nurturing environment. The Clubs provide more than a safe, fun and constructive alternative to being home alone – they offer a variety of award-winning developmental programs to help youth build skills, self-esteem and values during critical periods of growth. The thirteen Boys & Girls Clubs throughout Palm Beach County serve more than 8,500 children ages 6-18. For more information, please visit www.bgcpbc.org or call 561-683-3287.

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Lilly Pulitzer’s Beach Bash Helps Save Turtles

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Lilly Pulitzer’s Beach Bash Helps Save Turtles

Over 600 fashion-loving guests danced the night away at Lilly Pulitzer’s Beach Bash helping save sea turtles, their ocean home and Palm Beach’s iconic coastline

Photo: Tracey Benson Photography

Over 600 philanthropic influencers attended the social highlight of the season: Beach Bash Palm Beach, presented by Lilly Pulitzer, on Saturday, Dec. 29 at The Beach Club on Palm Beach. The fete, now in its 13th year, is Lilly Pulitzer’s largest annual charity event, and it raised critical funds for The Sea Turtle Hospital at Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC).

Outfitted in their brightest Lilly Pulitzer attire, notable guests enjoyed vibrant resort-wear fashion, Rosé by Whispering Angel, Frosé by The Palm, flowing libations, featuring Funky Buddha Brewery, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, and the very popular Field of Greens Handmade Juice Stand. Guests danced the night away to pulse-quickening tunes and a live Junkanoo band. The Beach Club chefs prepared a delicious menu to keep guests energized so they could spend the entire evening enjoying the sights and sounds of Palm Beach’s signature must-attend event.

The event’s theme, For the Love of Palm Beach celebrated 60 years of Lilly Pulitzer and the glittering heritage of Palm Beach fashion and lifestyle. World-renowned Event Designer Bruce Sutka curated the décor, with heavy nods to Lilly Pulitzer’s history in Palm Beach, which included glimmering lanterns, posh cabanas, a trellised dance floor and projections of Palm Beach, the ocean and some of the brand’s most vibrant resort wear prints enveloping guests in the event’s signature theme #ForTheLoveOfPalmBeach.

Photo: Tracey Benson Photography

Beach Bash guests also enjoyed a lash and braid bar by Anushka, entering Kendra Scott’s buried treasure jewelry pull, and an exclusive silent auction that included Palm Beach staycations, shopping sprees and more. Guests left with a Lilly Pulitzer swag bag which included a Lilly Pulitzer Beach Towel and a sea turtle adoption of “Shelly”, a current sea turtle patient at LMC. Shelly is named in honor of Lilly Pulitzer’s longstanding partnership with LMC, Palm Beach’s sea turtle and ocean conservation hub.

All proceeds benefited The Sea Turtle Hospital at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and its continued mission of ocean and sea turtle conservation.

The 2018 committee included event Chair Lilly Leas Ferreira and Co-Chair Nick Kassatly, as well as Sean Ferreira, Stacy Kassatly, Kent Anderson, Billy & Katie Benjamin, Jett & Eve Beres, Giovanni Di Stadio & Jack E. Lighton, Robert & Kimberly Gimson, Paul & Danielle Lawler, Kelly Ring, Nickolas & Nicole Sargent, Tyler & Camila Sargent, Carter & Meghan Taylor, and Savannah Wentley.

The 2018 sponsors included Presenting Sponsor Lilly Pulitzer; Aristokids P.B. Girls Club, P.B. Boys Club, Douglas Elliman Real Estate, Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, Jupiter Medical Center, Private Oceans, 3550 South Ocean, Hamilton Jewelers, Koger Cosmetic Clinic & Medspa, LEEDS Custom Design, The Gardens Mall, Seabreeze Building, The Mullen Foundation, Hali & Scott Asplundh, Bill & Katie Benjamin, Kimberly & Rob Gimson, Whispering Angel Rosé, The Palm, Anushka, Field of Greens, Funky Buddha Brewery, Foxtail Coffee Co., Kendra Scott, Prep Obsessed, and Tito’s Handmade Vodka.

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About Loggerhead Marinelife Center:

Loggerhead Marinelife Center is a nonprofit sea turtle research, rehabilitation and educational institution that promotes conservation of ocean ecosystems with a focus on threatened and endangered sea turtles. The Center features an on-site hospital, research laboratory, educational exhibits and aquariums, and also operates the Juno Beach Pier, which hosts world-class angling and sightseeing. Situated on one of the world’s most important sea turtle nesting beaches, Loggerhead Marinelife Center is open daily and hosts over 350,000 guests free-of-charge each year. The Center’s conservation team works with 76 local and international organizations across six continents to form partnerships and share conservation initiatives and best practices that are core to its mission of ocean conservation. The Center is expanding and has launched its Waves of Progress capital expansion campaign, designed to accelerate and amplify LMC’s conservation and education impact. When complete, the facility will offer one of the world’s most advanced and unique experiences for guests and scientific partners. For more information, visit marinelife.org or call (561) 627-8280.

About Lilly Pulitzer:

Lilly Pulitzer speaks to generations of rule-breaking, sun-followers who celebrate the spontaneous bohemian spirit of Lilly Pulitzer. The company’s effortless fashions are truly born from an original. It all happened by accident, when in 1959-ish Lilly (McKim) Pulitzer—a stylish Palm Beach hostess and socialite whose husband Peter Pulitzer owned several Florida citrus groves—needed a project of her own. With Peter’s produce, she opened a juice stand on Via Mizner, just off Worth Avenue in Palm Beach. Lilly Pulitzer’s business was a hit, but squeezing oranges, lemons, limes, and pink grapefruit made a mess of her clothes. Realizing that she needed a juice stand uniform, Lilly asked her dressmaker to design a dress that would camouflage the stains. The result? A comfortable sleeveless shift dress made of bright, colorful printed cotton in pink, green, yellow and orange. Although her customers liked Lilly’s juice, they loved her shift dresses. Soon Lilly was selling more shift dresses than juice, so she decided to stop squeezing and focus on designing and selling her “Lillys.” Lilly Pulitzer became a fashion sensation and a creator of authentic American resort wear as we know it. The brand is celebrating their 60th anniversary throughout 2019 and continues to create authentic printed styles straight from the in-house print design studio. To learn more about Lilly Pulitzer’s 60th Anniversary celebrations, head here.

Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure® to be an Event for the Entire Family

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Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure® to be an Event for the Entire Family

Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®
to be an Event for the Entire Family

West Palm Beach, Fla.– On Saturday, January 26, 2019, Downtown West Palm Beach will once again be awash in pink for the 28th annual Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure.  Thousands will join together to walk, race, or stand proud in the crowd to celebrate breast cancer survivors or remember those who have been lost.

The Race for the Cure is symbolic of Komen Florida’s role in the community, ensuring that no woman—or man—ever walks alone on her breast cancer journey.  As Florida’s “First Responders to Breast Cancer,” the organization provides immediate assistance, comfort and assurance, and a compassionate hand-off to a Komen-funded organization that can provide support when the need is most urgent.

Runners, walkers, corporate, community and school teams, and individuals of all ages are welcome to join the celebration that is full of activities for the entire family, including a Kids Zone with giant yard games, tots and kids races, and even pink flamingos from the Palm Beach Zoo.  Funds raised will support Susan G. Komen’s Bold Goal to reduce the nation’s 40,000 breast cancer deaths by 50% by 2026.  Seventy-five percent of net proceeds remain local to provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties and 25% is dedicated to research to find a cure.  Over 11,500 attendees raised $1.3 million at the 2018 Komen South Florida Race for the Cure.

“Every person or team that raises funds for the Race for the Cure is saving lives right here in our own community,” said Kate Watt, Komen Florida executive director.  “We can reduce breast cancer deaths by as much as one-third if every woman or man had timely access to care.  That’s why we focus our funding on improving access for low-income and uninsured women, women of color, and other vulnerable populations that face barriers to breast cancer care.”

Funded programs in 2017 resulted in nearly 14,000 people reached through education, 735 people receiving patient navigation services, 635 people receiving mammograms, 721 people benefitting from diagnostic services, and 46 people learning they had breast cancer.

National sponsors of the 2019 Komen South Florida Race for the Cure include presenting sponsors Bank of America and Ford. Local sponsors include presenting sponsor South Florida Ford Dealers Association, Alpha Media, WPTV, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at Deerfield Beach, Tropical Shipping, FPL, College Hunks, Comcast, Knight Corporations, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, Macy’s, Office Depot, The Gardens Mall, Zebedee Productions, Lamar Transit Advertising, PalmTran and The Palm Beach Post. Special thanks to our 2019 Kids Zone sponsor Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, P.A. and Pink Ribbon Café sponsor Lickstein Plastic Surgery.

IF YOU GO

What:  Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®.

When:  January 26, 2019

5:30 AM     Race Day Registration opens at Post Park

7:30 AM     Women’s and Men’s 5K USATF Run (3.1 miles)

8:30 AM     5K Walk (3.1 miles) and 1-mile Family Fun Run

8:45 AM     Acknowledgements/Entertainment at Meyer Amphitheatre

9:30 AM     Tots Run (ages 5 and under) – Start Line//Entertainment at the Meyer       Amphitheatre

9:45 AM    Kids Run (ages 6-12)

10:30 AM   Survivor Recognition Ceremony at Meyer Amphitheatre

Where: Meyer Amphitheatre, 105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach, FL

Registration: Visit komenflorida.org/race. Registration fees start at: $35 for adults and survivors, $10 for youth (18 and under), and $40 for virtual participation. Fees will increase by $5 the day of Race.

Contact: To learn more, call 561-514-3020, ext. 20, email race@komenflorida.org, or visit komenflorida.org/race.

About Susan G. Komen® Florida 

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Komen Florida is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in local communities across its service area of southwest, central, north, south and the Florida Suncoast regions. Komen Florida has invested nearly $57 million in community breast health programs and has helped contribute to the more than $988 million invested globally in research.  For more information, call 561-514-3020 or visit www.komenflorida.org.

Susan G. Komen South Florida Names 2019 Warriors in Pink

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Susan G. Komen South Florida Names 2019 Warriors in Pink

Susan G. Komen South Florida Names 2019 Warriors in Pink

West Palm Beach, Fla. – They are young moms and doting grandmothers.  Their careers span from a minister, to an FPL geologist to an elementary school principal.  And they range in age from 35 to 66 years-old.  They are the 2019 Susan G. Komen South Florida Warriors in Pink, breast cancer survivors who show that while breast cancer does not discriminate, they will never let it defeat them.

The ten Warriors in Pink were announced on October 25, 2018 at the Downtowns Go Pink Harbourside Place event in Jupiter, FL.  Warriors in Pink is a program supported nationally by Ford Motor Company recognizing women who live by the credo of taking charge, living out loud, harnessing power and standing together.  Komen South Florida Warriors take action, raise funds and get involved to support the Race for the Cure on January 26, 2019.

The 2019 Susan G. Komen South Florida Warriors in Pink are:

Dawn Failla, age 48 from Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  Dawn is a 12-year survivor.  She is a Traffic Manager for WRMF at Alpha Media where she inspires her co-workers with her unstoppable courage and strength. 

Tara Gustman, age 35 from Boca Raton, FL.  Tara was diagnosed within the last year at just 34-years-old.  She is using her story as an inspiration to others through her Facebook group and blog, LetMeGetTheseOffMyChest.com. In sharing her experience, she knows that if she could help just one person, then she has made a difference.

Connie Karol, age 64 Stuart, FL.  Connie hopes to empower others through being a Warrior.  She already has experience from volunteering at Pink Tie Friends in Jensen Beach where she helps raise funds for breast cancer patients in need.

Pat Maher, age 58 Jupiter, FL.  Pat is a 4-year survivor.  While she has an important job as a professional geologist working in FPL’s Environmental Services group, she still finds time to be an inspiration locally, and around the world. Pat is part of a Dragon Boat tribe that went to Florence, Italy to compete and inspire other survivors around the world.

Kelly Seitz, age 41 from Palm Beach Gardens, FL.  Diagnosed at just 30 years old, Kelly wants to bring more visibility to many of the issues specific to young survivors that are often overlooked.

Angel Shollenberger, age 66 from Parkland, FL.  Angel is an inspiration to others to show that you can beat the odds.  She was diagnosed 21 years ago with stage three breast cancer and a 52% chance of survival. 

Kirsten Stanley, age 42 from Gulfstream, FL.  Kirsten wants to show others that breast cancer should never define or confine anyone.  She has stage 4 breast cancer, goes for treatment every three weeks, and still works full-time, volunteers, and is physically active playing tennis and riding horses.

Rona Tata age 54 from Delray Beach, FL.  Rona is a one-year survivor who is using her recent experience to walk her coworkers and friends through their fear of getting mammograms and teaching others about the importance of early detection.  As an elementary school principal at S.D. Spady Montessori Magnet school she knows about the importance of education.

Nancy Thurston, age 58 from Royal Palm Beach, FL. Nancy is a 17-year survivor who never lets any breast cancer patient walk alone.  She’s a licensed clinical social worker who runs a free support group and uses her own experience to share how important it is to take it one step at a time.

Angel Turbeville, age 41 from Lakeland, FL. was diagnosed just this past April.  She is a Minister at Family Church Village and is using her cancer battle to show others that even in the midst of their fight, there is hope and they are not alone.

“This year we selected ten Warriors instead of the usual eight because there were so many heroic women who came forward wanting to share their stories,” said Kate Watt, executive director of Susan G. Komen South Florida.  “They are the faces of breast cancer, demonstrating that all women, no matter their family history, ethnicity or age must be aware of the warning signs and insist on early detection to save lives.”

The 2019 Warriors in Pink will share their experiences with the community throughout the year and have a special role at the Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure on January 26, 2019 in Downtown West Palm Beach.  They will lead hundreds of survivors to the Meyer Amphitheatre stage during the Survivor Recognition Ceremony where all will be recognized for their fight against breast cancer.  To learn more about the Warriors in Pink, visit komensouthflorida.org/2019-warriors-in-pink/.  For more information about the Race for the Cure, visit komensouthflorida.org/race.

About Susan G. Komen and Komen South Florida

Susan G. Komen is the world’s largest breast cancer organization, funding more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy’s life. Komen South Florida is working to better the lives of those facing breast cancer in the local community. Through events like the Komen South Florida Race for the Cure®, Komen South Florida has invested over $14 million in community breast health programs inPalm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties and has helped contribute to the more than $920 million invested globally in research.  For more information, call 561-514-3020 or visit www.komensouthflorida.org.

Manatee Lagoon kicks off second annual ManateeFest 2019 celebration

Sarah Fenaughty
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Manatee Lagoon kicks off second annual ManateeFest 2019 celebration

Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® is celebrating its third anniversary with ManateeFest 2019. This free, family-friendly event jump starts with a Moonlight Movies at Manatee Lagoon viewing of “Finding Nemo” on Friday, Feb. 1. Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs, and food and beverage vendors will be on site. The large screen event is staged on the grassy lawn under the environmental education center’s iconic front lawn Banyan Tree.

The festivities will continue on Saturday, Feb. 2 with an action-packed day of hands-on educational and engaging activities. Saturday’s event will include photo opportunities with Mia the Manatee, an interactive selfie station, marine life face painting, art stations, local and state environmental exhibitors and much more. There will also be a passport activity, where guests are eligible to win a prize for visiting designated stations and completing the fill-in-the-blank statements in the passport.

With a variety of food trucks, arts and crafts vendors, environmental booths and live music, ManateeFest 2019 is sure to be a weekend the whole family will enjoy.

This event features free admission and parking. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

ManateeFest Movie Night Kickoff: Friday, Feb. 1 from 5 – 7:30 p.m.
ManateeFest: Saturday, Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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